A fun-packed story about a very unusual bus - with lots of funny details for little readers to spot, and a BIG fold-out ending! Every day, the bus driver finishes his cup of tea, puts on his jacket and sets off on his route. Every day, the man with the big red tie gets on at the roundabout, the lady with the pram gets on at the library and the noisy children get on at Clover Drive. But what if one day the driver turned down a new and exciting road, and picked up new and exciting people? So many people that the bus simply wouldn't be big enough? Well, there would only be one solution . . . Join the exciting bus journey as it travels anywhere and everywhere, growing taller and taller with every adventure!

When brave warrior Theseus meets King Minos, he decides to teach him a lesson. This is because King Minos is the biggest bully in Ancient Greece, and Theseus hates bullies. But how will Theseus find his way through King Minos fiendish maze, and what sort of horrible creature would he find at the centre of it? Find out in this epic quest featuring beasts, kings and a great big ball of string.

The perfect introduction to the legendary world of dragons, The Dragon Machine uses a clever mix of text and illustrations to describe how George, a young, overlooked boy, becomes aware of dragons hiding all around him.

But when it becomes apparent that they don't belong in George's ordinary world, he endeavours to do the best for his new friends and find them the home they deserve.

A heart-warming and magical tale from award-winning illustrator, Helen Ward.

Eleanor wakes to find snow on the ground and cold thick frost everywhere, she is eager to get out and play with her friends and explore. Follow along as they play games new and old, but who will end up wet by the end of the day.

Woolly and her friends have escaped from their field and are blocking the train track. But Poppy, Sam and Rusty round them up onto the old steam train and deliver them safely back to the farm. Ages 5-7.

'There was a wee lassie who swallowed a midgie. I don't know why she swallowed the midgie, So teeny and squidgy!' This is the hilarious twist on a much-loved rhyme that became a best-selling, tongue-twisting Scottish sensation! Wee Lassie swallows a succession of Scotland's favourite creatures to catch that pesky midgie -- including a puffin, a Scottie dog, a seal and even Nessie. After all that, she can't still be hungry. Can she? Unfold the final page for a big surprise Bold and colourful artwork by Kate McLelland, illustrator of There's a Hole in my Bagpipes, Wee Hamish, Wee Hamish, brings Rebecca Colby's quirky story to life in this fabulously fun picture book that's perfect for children from Scotland and beyond.

Turn the pages to discover different trains with smooth wheels, shiny windows, a rough roof and glossy engine in this buggy-book version of a much-loved That's not my... title.

With their bright, bold, eye-catching illustrations and fuzzy, furry, smooth and soft tactile patches on each page, babies and toddlers love the best-selling That's not my... books.

The world was too bright for Leo. And too loud. "I must be living on the wrong planet," Leo thought. Leo struggles to make sense of the world. He doesn't understand the other children in his class, and they don't seem to understand him. But then one day, Leo meets Maya. Maya is an octopus, and the more Leo learns about her, the more he thinks that perhaps he isn't alone in this world, after all.

Learn to read and read to learn, with this classic case from the one and only Dr. Seuss and the Cat in the Hat!

An entertaining and educational collection featuring Dr. Seuss’s most beloved creation! Come and join the Cat in the Hat in these twenty books jampacked with fantastic facts and fun, and learn about everything from animals to rainforests.

Titles included are:

A Great Day for Pup
Miles and Miles of Reptiles
I Can Name 50 Trees Today!
My, Oh My – a Butterfly!
Would You Rather Be a Tadpole?
Oh Say Can You Say What’s the Weather Today?
One Cent, Two Cents, Old Cent, New Cent
A Whale of a Tale
Clam-I-am!
Inside Your Outside!
If I Ran the Rainforest
Oh, The Pets You Can Get!
There’s No Place Like Space!
Fine Feathered Friends
Oh, The Things You Can Do That Are Good For You!
On Beyond Bugs!
Oh Say Can You Say Di-no-saur?
Wish For a Fish
Is a Camel a Mammal?
Oh Say Can You Seed?

With his unique combination of hilarious stories, zany pictures and riotous rhymes, Dr. Seuss has been delighting young children and helping them learn to read for over fifty years. Creator of the wonderfully anarchic Cat in the Hat, and ranked among the UK’s top ten favourite children’s authors, Dr. Seuss is a global bestseller, with over half a billion books sold worldwide.

A delightful collection of rhymes and verses which celebrate the special joys of each month of the year, from icy February to the green shoots of April, the red poppies of July, September's rosy apples and the delights of December. Each verse is accompanied by artwork from the world-renowned Swedish author--illustrator Elsa Beskow which includes joyful children and magical little folk. This wonderful new edition of Around the Year faithfully reproduces Beskow's classic illustrations in a collectable picture book featuring a unique hand-crafted design, premium-quality paper, gold foil signature and a luxurious cloth spine. Create an Elsa Beskow library by collecting all of the gorgeous new editions.

A bee flies in the window of the high-rise flat where she lives and a little girl is frightened. She traps the bee and then wonders what to do. This beautiful wordless picture book traces the growing friendship between girl and bee and introduces small children to the ecology of the natural world. Highlighting the plight of the disappearing bumble bee, it shows how some simple actions can help restore beauty and balance in our environment. With a list of bee-friendly seeds to plant and ways to protect bees at home.

NOMINATED FOR A CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR ILLUSTRATION 2025.

AS SEEN ON MILKSHAKE'S STORY DEN IN MARCH 2025!

Everybody knew that a big fierce troll lived in the cave. Only one child cannot turn their back on the troll. One day, he draws a flower with every petal coloured in but one, and leaves the chalk outside the cave. The next day, the flower has been completed. Day-by-day, the boy and the troll finish each other's drawings, until they one shows a boy holding hands with a fierce, scary troll. "But you're not a troll," says the boy. "You're a boy - just like me." Patience, kindness and the power of art win out in the end: the two boys wordlessly draw together. Soon everyone joins in and forgets that there was ever a troll inside the cave.

This touching story delicately embodies the philosophy of art therapy, in the face of isolation and difficult emotions. From the creative duo behind A Shelter for Sadness, award-winning artist David Litchfield's illustrations are a joyful celebration of pavement art, which is sure to have little ones reaching for their own chalks.

The Dinky Donkey - the bestselling follow-up to the international hit picture book, The Wonky Donkey - is now available as a chunky board book. The perfect gift! The Wonky Donkey has a daughter in this hilarious picture book sequel to the runaway hit. Wonky Donkey had a child, it was a little girl. Hee Haw! Readers will love the antics of this stinky punky plinky-plonky winky-tinky pinky funky blinky dinky donkey! Chunky board book edition of the bestselling picture book A fantastic gift for newborns and young children THE WONKY DONKEY FAMILY - COLLECT THEM ALL The Wonky Donkey Picture book paperback Picture book and CD Board book Mini book and cuddly toy set Sound book eBook The Dinky Donkey Picture book paperback Board book Mini book and cuddly toy set eBook The Grinny Granny Donkey Picture book paperback Board book Mini book and cuddly toy set eBook COMING SOON: Wonky Donkey's Big Surprise Picture book paperback eBook

Read along in this 8x8 book and join Bluey's latest adventure! When it's Bingo's turn to take Bob Bilby home, will they have fun times? This 8x8 storybook retells one of the best Bluey episodes: Bob Bilby! Once again, everyone's favorite Blue Heelers Bingo and Bluey use their limitless energy to explore their world in unpredictable and hilarious ways.

Join Peppa on a special space-training mission!

It’s an exciting day for Peppa and the children at playgroup when Astronaut Grampy Rabbit arrives. They can’t wait to hear all about his new mission to fly round the moon.

What happens when the children are invited to take part in a special space-training mission of their own? Climb aboard the rocket with Peppa and the other space-training astronauts for an out-of-this world adventure!

Enjoy this Peppa Pig picture storybook with your little space cadets in-the-making!

Peppa loves Moon Adventures! Everyone loves Moon Adventures!

Bella Loves Bugs tells the story of a day in the life of a girl who is passionate about bugs, as she goes off to Forest School where she always has many creepy crawlie adventures with her fellow nature hero friends! The book is packed with facts about bugs, some of which Bella regularly spots, but also includes the bugs she dreams about seeing one day - different insects from all over the world. Bella makes a magical moth trap, spies a butterfly laying an egg and shows her friends how to hop like a grasshopper! Follow Bella as she shares her love of bugs - discover how many bugs might be lurking in a pond, see how awesome ants are, and be amazed by mighty stag beetles. With an engaging and lively narrative from Jess French and fun, and warm illustrations from Duncan Beedie this book will help ignite a love and appreciation for nature, right on our doorsteps. TheNature Heroesseries focuses on a group of friends who are passionate about nature and the great outdoors. Each book features a different child who has a favourite topic that they are fascinated by: Billy Loves Birds, Bella Loves Bugs, Ava Loves Animals, and Pedro Loves the Planet! Playful text and funny relatable illustrations makes this an accessible series, which provides an entertaining introduction to the natural world.

Scotty is a little Scotty dog who was blown onto the Isle of Mull, deep in the heart of a storm. But when a fisherman gives him an old collar with ancient writing on it, Scotty is whirled off on a series of extraordinary journeys with his best friend Owl. Crotchety old Owl loves trees - his home being one - and the collar whisks them away to India to see the Banyan, to Brazil to see the last tree left standing, and to East Africa, where new seedlings are sprouting gently into fresh forests. Climate change can sometimes be a little frightening, and Scotty's story is a tale about the small changes we can all make to protect the planet. Will Scotty and Owl get home safely from their journeys around the world? Will Owl manage not to lose all his feathers flapping after the little Scotty, with his nose for adventure? Will they both learn something extraordinary about trees, home, and how to protect it by planting just one seed? Hold tight... Multi-million selling author Conn Iggulden teams up again with fantastic illustrator Lizzy Duncan on this environmental adventure. The story of Scotty was initially produced by the Scotia Group for distribution to all delegates in attendance at the UN's COP26 climate summit in Glasgow. Conn and Lizzy are thrilled to be working with Little Door Books to expand Scotty into a series that continues to tell the story about how nobody is too small to make a difference, and no difference is too small to make when it comes to saving our planet. Excellent for schools and families wanting to find out more about our world and how to help protect it. Publishing on World Earth Day 2023

Pea lives in a flat at Number 7 Evergreen Street. It's a grey building in a grey street, in a grey city. Inside the building, however, it's not grey at all. Pea and her parents have lots of amazing, colourful neighbours. One day, an army of construction workers turn up on the street and start putting up brand new buildings. When it looks like Number 7 Evergreen Street is going to be demolished, Pea has to think quickly to save her home. A special book that explores the value of communities and nature.

After a busy day, it's time for Zeki to slow down... One by one, his senses get ready to sleep. The room is hushed, the lights low - and after a dozy story, he's already beginning to nod off. A gentle companion to Zeki Rise & Shine, this is a perfect way to end the day.

When Snow's mother tells her that they're going to move to an exciting new place, Snow isn't so sure. She likes her home and her friends, and the fun they have together. The journey takes forever, and their new home is very strange. Everything is different - the weather, the food, the people and the language. Snow tries to make friends, but everyone seems too busy and preoccupied to care. Will anything happen to help Snow feel more at home? A charming debut picture book about the anxieties and hardships of moving, with a heart-warming, positive ending.

All the Nonsense in my Teeth is a fantastical, dream-like story about teeth brushing, that takes readers on a journey into the narrator's imagination and encourages good personal hygiene and following a daily routine. Tonight I brushed my teeth. They really needed a good clean! Oh, let me tell you about all the things that I found in them... There were breakfast hoops and ice cream scoops An aeroplane doing loop the loops An aeroplane, now that's absurd! Then to my shock... a flock of birds! The charming artwork and sing-song rhyme scheme take readers on an adventure filled with fantastical imagery, as all kinds of things from cyclists doing stunts to an animal brass band are revealed inside the protagonist's mouth as they brush their teeth! With entertaining illustrations from Barbara Bakos, let this wonderful picture book transport you and your children to another world before they go to sleep.

A picture book follow-up to The Colour Monster, Anna Llenas's jaw-dropping pop-up book. One day, Colour Monster wakes up feeling very confused. His emotions are all over the place; he feels angry, happy, calm, sad and scared all at once! To help him, a little girl shows thim what each feeling means through colour. What is the Colour Monster feeling? And can you help him feel a little less mixed up? A gentle exploration of feelings for young and old alike.

Become lost in the dreamy illustrations that capture the enchanted land of Honalee and its extraordinary inhabitants, and share in the adventures of Jackie Paper and his childhood friend, Puff, the magic dragon. The timeless Peter, Paul and Mary song, and bestselling children's book and CD set, is now available as a beautiful gift set. Enjoy two vibrant bonus versions of the song plus two other tracks (Froggie Went A-Courtin' and The Blue Tail Fly) on an exclusive CD.