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Little Bear is getting older and that means he is ready for new adventures. It's not easy trying new things, but Grandad Bear is here to help. This heartwarming, colourful picture book will help show little ones that it's okay to be afraid and that sometimes, love is all you need to be brave. Join Little Bear and Grandad Bear in a wonderful adventure in I Love You, Grandad written by Jillian Harker and illustrated by Daniel Howarth. I Love You, Grandad celebrates the bond between children and their grandfathers with this wonderful story and beautifully illustrated bookHardcover picture book is perfect for special reading time together. This charming story is perfect for storytime!Vibrant colour illustrations and easy-to-read text makes this a perfect story for young readers to practice reading aloud as they get olderGreat gift to celebrate the birth of a grandchild, birthdays or a special "thank you" and "I love you" for grandads all year long!The "I Love You" series from Parragon is a wonderful collection of books and make perfect gifts for children, toddlers, parents and grandparents. Why not collect all titles in the series including Mummy, Daddy, Grandma and Grandad.
Meet magical best friends Unicorn and Yeti, in this series perfect for beginning readers! Pick a book. Grow a reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humour, and full-colour artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow! Unicorn has a horn and can do magic. Yeti is big and furry and cannot do magic. Yeti likes snowball fights. Unicorn does not like snowball fights. But Unicorn and Yeti both love sparkly things, magic rainbows, and - most of all - being best friends! A laugh-out-loud story with full-colour artwork and easy-to-read text throughout. Perfect for new readers!
Sam en Julia woon in die Muishuis – ’n regte klein wonderwereld. Julia bly saam met haar ma in ’n baie klein kamertjie op die boonste verdieping. Sy het nie ’n pa, boeties of sussies nie, en ook geen oupa of ouma nie. Julia is baie nuuskierig en eiewys. Sy hou van opwinding, en sodra sy verveeld is, gaan sy buitentoe, op soek na avontuur – saam met haar maatjie Sam. Sam woon in die middel voor in die Muishuis. Hy bly saam met sy pa, ma, boeties en sussies. Hy het twee oupas en oumas en ’n hele paar tannies en ooms. Sam is baie skaam en soet. Maar as hy saam met Julia is, doen hy dinge wat hy andersins nooit sou aandurf nie. Die twee is onafskeidbaar. Daar is meer as 100 000 eksemplare van die oorspronklike Nederlandse uitgawe verkoop en die boek is in 2012 bekroon met ’n Silveren Penseel en in 2015 met ’n Gouden Boekprys.
Meet Claude, the ordinary dog with an extraordinary life. Now the star of his very own TV show on Disney Junior and ITVBe. Claude and Sir Bobblysock just happen to wander accidentally into the royal palace on a very special day indeed - the Queen's birthday! Unfortunately the royal nanny, Nanny Stern-Bloomers, has had to take herself off for a lie-down and there's no one to make sure the royal children stay neat and tidy for the big party. But . . . Claude and Sir Bobblysock could step in to babysit, couldn't they? After all, princes and princesses are always on their best behaviour . . . The tenth book in this hilarious bestselling series. Perfect for new readers and also great for sharing! Praise for the Claude series: 'Illustrated with humour and elegance' The Times 'With quirky illustrations and plenty of humour' Metro Claude in the City was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and selected for the Richard and Judy Book Club. Claude Going for Gold won the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award. Alex T. Smith was the official World Book Day illustrator in 2014. Follow Alex at alextsmith.com and on Twitter: @Alex_T_Smith
Everyone's favourite greedy and selfish pug is sent to obedience school in this hilarious picture book from bestselling author-illustrator, Aaron Blabey! Pig was a pug and I'm sorry to say, after years of his antics it was now time to pay. Pig's bad behaviour has finally caught up with him - it's time for obedience school! Can this terrible pug ever be tamed? Not if he can help it... Filled with Aaron Blabey's signature rhyming text and unforgettable illustrations! Perfect for fans of the previous books in the series: Pig the Pug, Pig the Winner, Pig the Elf, Pig the Star, Pig the Fibber, Pig the Stinker, Pig the Tourist, Pig the Slob and Pig the Monster
Meet the wiggliest, squiggliest superhero in the world in the funny picture book by the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog. "Superworm is super-long. Superworm is super-strong. Watch him wiggle! See him squirm! Hip, hip, hooray for SUPERWORM!" Super-long and super-strong, Superworm is always on hand to help animals and insects in need. From rescuing Baby Toad from a busy road or fishing Beetle out of a well - do not fear, Superworm is here! But who will come to Superworm's rescue, when he's captured by the wicked Wizard Lizard and Crow? Luckily, all of Superworm's friends have a cunning plan... Shiny foil highlights on the cover makes this a special gift for toddlers The fabulously funny bestseller from the UK's number one picture book author and illustrator Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every page with lots of details to spot Friendship, bravery, teamwork and everyday heroism are at the heart of this story From the creators of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog, which have all been made into animated films The Smeds and the Smoos is on BBC One at Christmas with voice artists including Bill Bailey (comedian and Strictly winner), Adjoa Andoh (Bridgerton), Sally Hawkins (Paddington movies) and Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey). Look out for The Baddies, the wickedly funny new picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Praise for Superworm 'The energetic rhyme will keep the audience squirming with pleasure' Observer 'Riotous rhyme and glorious illustrations' Irish Daily Mail 'There are lessons here about friendship and the effectiveness of joint action, but it's the sheer imaginative force of Donaldson's jaunty rhyming narrative and Scheffler's brilliantly funny illustrations that will have this book wriggling into your affections' Herald
When Little Bat can't sleep one morning, Middle Bat and Big Bat are quick to tease and accuse him of being scared of the light. There's only one thing for it. Little Bat will have to leave the old oak tree, all by himself, and prove them wrong. But will he come face to face with the Bogey Bat? Is Little Bat really a....Scaredy Bat? A story about letting go and conquering your fears. A brand new 'batty' picture book from the pen of award-winning author of the hugely successful 'World of Norm' book series, Jonathan Meres. Jonathan's lyrical and engaging text is complimented by up-and coming illustrator Anders Frang. Together they have created a whimsical visual feast of a story for three - to six-year-olds.
The brand new adventure in the bestselling, blockbuster Supertato series, from Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet! Perfect for even the most reluctant of bathers - and, of course, Supertato fans EVERYWHERE! It is night-time in the supermarket, and it’s the veggies’ weekly bath. But…what’s this? SOMEONE has been meddling with the bubble bath and that can only lead to one thing: BUBBLY TROUBLY! Are Supertato and the veggies all washed up? Or can they clear the aisles and POP that pea back where he belongs? Find out in Supertato's newest, irresistible laugh-out-loud adventure!
The hilarious third instalment from the bestselling creative team behind viral sensation The Wonky Donkey is now available in a super cute board book edition! Meet Grinny Granny - the latest addition to the phenomenal Donkey family. And just like Wonky Donkey and Dinky Donkey, she is silly and funny all at once. With a wonderful rhyming text and illustrations full of humour, The Grinny Granny Donkey will make you hee haw with laughter! A brilliantly funny story by Craig Smith and beautiful illustration by Katz Cowley will guarantee that The Grinny Granny Donkey will become your new favourite picture book Chunky board book edition of the bestselling picture book The award-winning Donkey books bring families together with love, laughter and fun 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
Kids and parents will both love this hilarious and heartfelt picture book about the Boy Who Cried Poo!!! The sun was shining on our apartment, the water was glistening down below and we were ready for a day full of splashing, swimming and sitting in the best seats by the pool. Down, down, down the steps we went and SPLASH, we were in! Until... DAD! I NEED A POO! My little brother needed a poo. But when we got up, up, up the steps to the loo, he changed his mind. Up and down, up and down, up and down we went. I NEED A POO! I don't need a poo. I NEED A POO! I don't need a poo. Until enough was enough! We couldn't miss out on anymore swim time. Until... DAD! I NEED A POO! Except this time... he really did need a poo. A laugh-out-loud story with heart, about one boy's trip to the loo and learning that everyone has accidents sometimes. While wonderfully funny, this is also a reassuring book for children who've had an accident. Because when you gotta go, you gotta go!
A brilliant new picture book about sharing based on the award-winning CBeebies show Bing! When Bing and Sula find a duckie helium balloon stuck in a tree in the park, they both want to play with it first. "Stuckie Duckie! Quack! Quack! Quack!" But there's only one string! Can they share? A wonderful Bing story about learning to share, being patient and showing resilience when things don't go to plan!
Celebrate sixty years of this Dr. Seuss classic with this special anniversary edition paperback! From there to here, from here to there, funny things are everywhere in this hilarious exploration of simple concepts from the irrepressible Dr. Seuss. Sixty years ago this classic Dr. Seuss adventure was first published, and it's still a bestseller today. This hilarious exploration of opposites, colours, numbers and nonsense is the perfect gift for children of any age, as Dr. Seuss paints a crazy world of singing Yings, boxing Goxes and seven-hump Wumps! Join us and celebrate this very special anniversary with this gorgeous new paperback edition. 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, Seuss is firmly established as a global best-seller, with nearly half a billion books sold worldwide.
Imagine a world where everyone is kind - how can we make that come true? With gorgeous pictures by three wonderful illustrators, The KIND Activity Book is a timely, inspiring activity book about the many ways children can be kind, from sharing their toys and games to helping those from other countries feel welcome. The book is endorsed by The Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler Fifty pence from the sale of each printed copy will go to the Three Peas charity, which gives vital help to refugees from war-torn countries. The illustrators of the book are from Germany, Greece and Syria - working together to make a beautifully kind, fun and inclusive book
A library-loving picture book in which an enthusiastic dinosaur absorbed in storytime threatens to flatten the library-until the children decide to take the books outdoors The children are late for storytime at the library. Ever helpful, Lei the enthusiastic dinosaur can get them there one time! Lei's small head is the only part of him that fits so he must listen through the window. But he gets so excited by the story, he starts to shake the building. Lei's love of stories risks destroying the library until the children decide to take the books outdoors. This library-loving picture book reminds us how it feels to be transported by story. And what first seems a problem for Lei the dinosaur becomes a triumph.
With its spare, poignant text and irresistibly sweet illustrations, The Rabbit Listened is a tender meditation on loss. When something terrible happens, Taylor doesn't know where to turn. All the animals are sure they have the answer. The chicken wants to talk it out, but Taylor doesn't feel like chatting. The bear thinks Taylor should get angry, but that's not quite right either. One by one, the animals try to tell Taylor how to process this loss, and one by one they fail. Then the rabbit arrives. All the rabbit does is listen, which is just what Taylor needs. Whether read in the wake of tragedy or as a primer for comforting others, this is a deeply moving and unforgettable story sure to soothe heartache of all sizes.
The bear gave a sigh and she waved a paw, "I'm a curious bear, who must explore. The world is big, and there's more to see- And I'll find this bear who is not like me." With the call of the wild giving her itchy paws, the bear sets off on a new adventure with her book, fixing problems and making friends as she travels. But will she find the strange bear from her book - and if so, will it really be that different?
Meet a very helpful giant in this funny, big-hearted tale from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. George wished he wasn't the scruffiest giant in town. So when he sees a new shop selling giant-sized clothes, he decides it's time for a new look: smart trousers, smart shirt, stripy tie, shiny shoes. Now he's the smartest giant in town . . . until he bumps into some animals who desperately need his help - and his clothes! This handy board book format of The Smartest Giant in Town is perfect for younger readers. It features the classic story with a stunning redesigned cover and beautiful finish, making it a must-have for even the smallest Donaldson and Scheffler fans! Also available in board book format and with striking redesigned covers are: The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child, Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whale, Monkey Puzzle, Charlie Cook's Favourite Book, and A Squash and a Squeeze.
The perfect picture book celebrating friendship, compassion, diversity and togetherness in the world. Our friends are all different, but one thing is true, each one is quite precious and that includes YOU! Award-winning Caryl Hart and Ali Pye have created a beautifully fun-filled and vibrant picture book showing children forming friendships and displaying kindness and compassion. The perfect rhyming read-aloud with joyous illustrations, this book celebrates diversity and inclusivity throughout and highlights how important togetherness is in our world.
The magical adventurous picture book from the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo, Zog and Stick Man. 'Meet the Flying Doctors - a dragon, knight and girl. Their names are Gadabout the Great, and Zog, and Princess Pearl.' Princess Pearl, Sir Gadabout and their trusty 'air ambulance', Zog the dragon fly around tending a sunburnt mermaid, a distressed unicorn and a sneezy lion. But should princesses really be doctors? Pearl's uncle, the King, doesn't think so - until he himself falls ill, and only Pearl knows how to cure him. Shiny foil highlights on the cover makes this a special gift for toddlers A fabulous picture book about dragons, knights and princesses from the UK's number one picture book author and illustrator The sequel to the much-loved Zog is also a stand-alone story Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every page with lots of details to spot Bravery, kindness, friendship and perseverance are at the heart of this heartwarming story Zog and the Flying Doctors has been adapted into a popular animated film starring voices from Sir Lenny Henry (Narrator), Hugh Skinner (Zog), Patsy Ferran (Princess Pearl) and Rob Brydon (The King). The Smeds and the Smoos is on BBC One at Christmas with voice artists including Bill Bailey (comedian and Strictly winner), Adjoa Andoh (Bridgerton), Sally Hawkins (Paddington movies) and Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey). Look out for The Baddies the wickedly funny new picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. 'Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler are the Lennon and McCartney of children's publishing' Sunday Times
The funny and fabulous rhyming picture book from the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog. The smallest fish can tell the tallest tales ... '"Sorry I'm late, Miss. I set off really early But on the way to school I was captured by a squid. I wriggled and I struggled till a turtle came and rescued me." "Oh, no, he didn't." "OH, YES, HE DID."' Tiddler is a little fish with a BIG imagination! Every day he tells a tall tale. But did he really ride a seahorse? Did he really meet a mermaid? And who will believe him when he really does get captured in a net? Shiny foil highlights on the cover makes this a special gift for toddlers The fabulously funny bestseller from the UK's number one picture book author and illustrator Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every page with lots of details to spot The ideal gift for children starting school Shiny foil highlights on the cover makes this a special gift for toddlers From the creators of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog, which have all been made into animated films The Smeds and the Smoos is on BBC One at Christmas with voice artists including Bill Bailey (comedian and Strictly winner), Adjoa Andoh (Bridgerton), Sally Hawkins (Paddington movies) and Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey). Look out for The Baddies the wickedly funny new picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Praise for Tiddler: 'Picture book perfection . It's got laughs, drama and great rhymes . Beat that for a happy ending" Independent 'A delightful rhyming tale . a potential classic of the future, with a little hero that all children will identify with' Derby Evening Telegraph 'Great illustrations. Wildly imaginative. Utterly absorbing . Just perfect' Liverpool Echo
A moving, lyrical picture book about a shy child unlocking the power of their own voice through poetry, with the helping hand of an extra special teacher, written by multi-award winning poet and Waterstones Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho. From the creators of If All The World Were, winner of the 2019 Independent Book Shop Picture Book Award which has been translated into 13 languages, this beautifully illustrated, powerful and heartwarming text shows children that everyone's voice can be powerful and beautiful, however small. Allison Colpoys' gorgeous artwork spills from every page as she shows this most heartwarming of tales. Follow a child who is so shy she doesn't speak. With the encouragement on an enchanting and magical teacher, she writes a poem. But a poem is meant to be read aloud! She musters all her courage, stands at the front of the class and shows her classmates that she does have a voice. And her voice is BEAUTIFUL! The perfect way to encourage empathy in young children and show shy children how to feel brave, this beautiful story will delight readers time and time again.
Environmental activism gets a nocturnal twist in this utterly charming picture book about a young girl and her mission to save the bats! Amara loves bats! Her favourite thing to do is to collect bat facts and watch the amazing mammals fly at night by her house. But when Amara moves to a new town, she learns that her beloved bats no longer roost nearby because they are losing their habitat. Amara is upset. What can she do to help? She's just one person, and the problem feels so much bigger than her. But after doing some research, she discovers that there are many young people making big changes all around the world. Inspired to take action, Amara gathers her new friends to help save the bats. Together, she knows they can make a difference! Emma Reynolds crafts an inspiring story about community action, perseverance, and what to do in the face of climate anxiety. At its heart, this is a story about hope and finding a place to call home.
Join the Paw Patrol Pups in this fun and interactive Magnet Book adventure! Now with brand new, eco-friendly packaging. This PAW Patrol Magnet book contains eight magnetic PAW Patrol characters and five awesome magnetic scenes, including the Lookout, the beach and the playground. Young fans will love to add their favourite Paw Patrol Pups to the story and create their own adventures in this awesome magnet book! |
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