When a polar bear arrives unexpectedly in the woods, the other animals fear and avoid him, suspecting him to be dangerous - and his odd habit of collecting leaves only adds to their distrust. Then one day, they watch as he attempts to fly over the water with wings made of colourful leaves... trying to get back home. Perhaps he isn't so different after all?

Join Chase and the PAW Patrol as they hunt for Chickaletta and fill their Easter baskets in this adorable Easter Basket book. How many eggs can you help the pups find? The Adventure Bay Easter egg hunt can't go ahead until the PAW Patrol pups help find Chickaletta. Can the PAW Patrol find their friend and have some Easter fun along the way? Enjoy finding the special eggs on each page and help the pups find Chickaletta. With a handy carry handle, this Easter Basket book will delight young PAW Patrol fans everywhere!

The much-acclaimed toddler book series from The Gruffalo illustrator, Axel Scheffler. Simple but engaging stories which reflect the ups - and downs - of toddler life. Major new animation series launching on Milkshake in 2021 Pip and Posy are best friends - they love to play, and make things, and have fun. But just occasionally they get cross or sad, and sometimes things go wrong that are beyond their control. And that's when kindness and understanding - and a cuddle - make everything better. In The Friendly Snail, Pip and Posy are spending a lovely afternoon outside, but while Pip wants to do some quiet gardening, Posy wants to have fun playing noisy games. When Posy's racket frightens Pip's new snail friend back into its shell, Pip gets cross . . . Oh dear! But then a big, greedy bird tries to take Pip's snail, and it turns out Posy's loud voice can be quite useful, after all! A heart-warming, relatable story about valuing each other's differences. There are loads of titles to collect . . . The Super Scooter, The Big Balloon, The Bedtime Frog - and many more!

This funny and light-hearted tale is a delightful, laugh-out-loud story of friendship, humility and vegetables, which kids of all ages will love! It's nearly time for the Annual Vegetable Awards and all the vegetables gather to discuss who deserves to be nominated. Unassuming Broccoli feels she lives a very normal life but decides to go along as best friend Carrot - with the amazing hair - will be there. Broccoli is quiet while the other vegetables begin to bicker about who is the best. "Easy peasy" chorused the Pea Pod Possy. "We went skiing through the Wobbly Wild Woods, home of the white whistling wolves! And only one of us got eaten!". "Don't be silly", said Tomato, "I went trekking through the..." "TOMATO! You're not even a vegetable!" Potato protested. "Besides, I climbed to the top of Vege-Table Mountain!" Slowly it emerges that Broccoli is actually incredibly brave and kind, and a very special vegetable. Featuring a grumpy aubergine, an arrogant potato, and many more veggie characters this amusing tale highlights how special we all are in our own way.

Christopher is playing with a ball in his garden when a magical adventure begins. An unusual boy called September introduces him to the garden folk as they search for Christopher's lost ball. He meets the playful gooseberry boys, kind Mrs Bramley, grumpy Old Man Blackcurrant, proud Mrs Cabbage, and many more. In this delightful story from the world-renowned Swedish author--illustrator Elsa Beskow, young children will learn about the different fruits, berries and vegetables growing in Christopher's garden and how they get ready for autumn. This wonderful new edition of Christopher's Garden 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.

On the first day of Christmas, my true love sent to me... Here are all twelve days of Christmas, from the festive rhyme, wonderfully illustrated by Violeta Dabija and full of extra details for little ones to spot. With online audio.

From Dav Pilkey, creator of the #1 New York Times bestselling Dog Man and Captain Underpants series, comes Dragon, the heartwarming hero adored by Dav's youngest readers! Pick a book. Grow a reader! Acorn is part of Scholastic's early reader line, 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! Dragon tries to make Christmas special each year. He picks the perfect tree and buys the perfect presents. But Dragon just can't bring himself to cut down a tree, and as he walks home from his shopping trip, he gives away his gifts to needier creatures. Using his trademark humour and heart, Dav Pilkey's bright illustrations will warm readers' hearts as they laugh out loud. The perfect Christmas story to be read each year.

Look out for the next adventure in the bestselling, blockbuster Supertato series, from Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet! Perfect for Supertato fans EVERYWHERE! It's fright-time in the supermarket, and the veggies are seriously spooked! Strange shapes, weird noises and eerie shuffling - whatever can be behind these ghostly goings-on? Join Supertato and the gang to find out in their latest unmissable adventure! The perfect book to calm bedtime fears and snuggle up with all year round . READERS LOVE SUPERTATO 'A modern classic.' Amazon reviewer 'My granddaughter (aged 5) loves the stories about Supertato and his friends.' Amazon reviewer 'Great story for the little ones!' Amazon reviewer 'A light-hearted, funny, and enjoyable read for little ones who enjoy superhero and good vs. evil stories!' Amazon reviewer 'This book has become a firm favourite in our house.' Amazon reviewer Other Supertato stories: Supertato Supertato: Veggies Assemble Supertato: Run, Veggies, Run! Supertato: Evil Pea Rules Supertato: Veggies in the Valley of Doom Supertato: Carnival Catastro-Pea Supertato: Bubbly Troubly! Supertato: Hap-pea Ever After (World Book Day) Supertato: Books Are Rubbish! (World Book Day) Supertato: The Great Eggscape! Supertato: Presents Jack and the Beanstalk Other Supertato books: Supertato Sticker Activity Book Supertato Super Squad Supertato Sticker Skills Selected other titles by Sue Hendra & Paul Linnet: Barry the Fish with Fingers Norman the Slug with the Silly Shell Keith the Cat with the Magic Hat Doug the Bug that went Boing! I Need a Wee! No-Bot the Robot with No Bottom No-Bot the Robot's New Bottom I Spy Island

A brilliantly funny picture book about two best friends who just can't agree! Hank and Hoog are best friends - they do EVERYTHING together. Until one morning, when a single, crisp, brown leaf falls to the ground... Hank is so annoyed! Falling leaves mean winter is coming, and Hank definitely does not like winter. BRRRRRRR! But Hoog is overjoyed! Hoog loves winter - the snow, the snuggles, all of it! AHHHHHHH! Will these two friends learn to put their differences aside? You bet they will! They may not agree on winter, but there's something they both definitely like: each other. And there's nothing more important than being best friends. With a laugh-out-loud story bursting with personality and beautiful illustrations full of heart, I Definitely Don't Like Winter is an instant picture book classic The perfect read for winter, and all year round! With themes of friendship, disagreement, compromise and honesty

Oran the curious otter pup is visiting the big sea for the very first time. When exploring underwater he meets Camille the seal who shows him the wonders of the sea, and what to watch out for! But when Camille's in danger, can Oran rescue his new friend? Written in Lynne Rickards' signature rhyme, this is a charming tale of friendship and courage with a gentle message about ocean conservation. Abigail Hookham's dynamic illustrations of Scottish sea life and charming seascapes are full of detail and character. From the author of best-selling Skye the Puffling and Rowan the Red Squirrel, Oran the Curious Otter is a fun and affectionate celebration of Scotland's coast and its creatures.

"The world is big and there's much to see, And a bear must go where he wants to be. And a bear as curious as me- longs to gaze at the starlit sea!" A book-loving bear sets off to see the world. She takes one special thing-her Bear's Big Book of Being Wise. But when she meets different creatures-each needing her help-she discovers that books aren't just brilliant at fixing problems-they can also help you make new friends. And if you're lucky, books can take you to a very special place indeed...

King Turd got stuck in his poop-phase. Every year he calls on the Minister of Interior Poop Affairs to organise the Big Poop Contest. From his balcony he watches as the contestants march by with their delightful poop art. Whose name will be chiselled into the memorial stone for the winners of the Big Poop Contest this time?

Chameleon is going to paint his house . . . which colour will he choose? Go on a bright and brilliant adventure with Chameleon as he scoots off to find his favourite colour! It's definitely red . . . no wait, it's orange. Or is it yellow? How will Chameleon decide? Specially developed for preschoolers with peep-through holes and shaped pages that build a colourful rainbow as you read, Chameleon's Favourite Colour is a playful, simple, and highly interactive story for young children, from talented creator Carly Gledhill. It is packed full of early learning features and includes a special section at the end with reading tips for parents and carers. Fans of Chameleon's Favourite Colour will also love Bat Can't Sleep will and Frog Goes on Holiday!

"A wonderful book for kids to curl up with at bedtime" - The Observer "Full of delight and warmth and tenderness" - Sunday Times On Monday, a boy finds a polar bear in his garden... only, this polar bear is so small he can fit in the palm of the boy's hand. "Are you lost, Little Bear?" the boy asks. "Can I help you?" Day by day the bear grows - and so does their friendship - until the boy realises that it's time for the bear to go home. A tender, stunningly illustrated fable about letting go with love from the creator of Perdu. Also by Richard Jones: Perdu Where Have You Been Little Cat? Written by Jim Helmore and illustrated by Richard Jones The Snow Lion Paper Planes

Rediscover your favourite Lighthouse Keeper picture book in this special 45th Anniversary Edition! Once there was a lighthouse keeper called Mr Grinling... Mr Grinling LOVES his food, especially the scrumptious lunch Mrs Grinling sends him every day. But - oh no! - he's not the only one who likes a snack and the local seagulls have started stealing Mrs Grinling's tasty treats...! Can Mr and Mrs Grinling come up with a cunning plan to keep those pesky seagulls away? Adventure, thrills and laughter on every page making it great fun for the whole family Special 45th Anniversary Edition makes this the perfect gift for old and new fans of the series Timeless story that generations of children have enjoyed Lush illustrations that echo the warmth, fun and humour of the book THE LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER - COLLECT THEM ALL! The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch Picture book paperback eBook The Lighthouse Keeper's Rescue Picture book paperback eBook The Lighthouse Keeper's Christmas Picture book paperback eBook The Lighthouse Keeper's Picnic Picture book paperback eBook The Lighthouse Keeper's Cat Picture book paperback eBook The Lighthouse Keeper's Catastrophe Picture book paperback eBook The Lighthouse Keeper's Breakfast Picture book paperback eBook The Lighthouse Keeper's Tea Picture book paperback eBook The Lighthouse Keeper's Mystery Picture book paperback eBook

Lift the flaps and join in the fun with this special anniversary edition of the bestselling preschool classic, Hide-and-Seek Pig by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.

Pig and Hen are playing hide-and-seek. But where on earth could Hen be? Can you lift the flaps and help Pig find out where Hen is hiding?

With sturdy flaps on every spread and rhyming stories that are a joy to read aloud, the Tales from Acorn Wood series has been delighting both parents and toddlers for over twenty years. Celebrate their unending appeal with Hide-and-Seek Pig: 20th Anniversary Edition.

Discover more stories in the Tales from Acorn Wood series: Fox's Socks, Rabbit's Nap and Postman Bear.

Journey into the Nether (if you dare) in this Step Into Reading Step 3 Levelled Reader, the only official levelled reader series based on Minecraft, the world's best-selling video game! Learn to read with the official Minecraft Young Readers! Practise your reading skills and develop your vocabulary as you read stories about your favourite game. Minecraft (R) is the best-selling video game of all time! And now learning to read has never been more fun for fans of the game ages 4 to 7. They'll get a great introduction to the game's most mysterious biomes when two players, Emmy and Birch - and their tame wolf Byte - set out on an epic adventure into the mysterious Nether! This Step 3 Step into Reading Levelled Reader includes more than 30 full-colour stickers to add to the fun. Look for these other great Minecraft (R) titles: * Mobs in the Overworld! (Minecraft) 9780755500444 * Survival Mode! (Minecraft) 9780755500451 * Escape From the Nether (Minecraft) 9780755500468 Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics for children who are ready to read on their own. (c) 2022 Mojang AB and Mojang Synergies AB. MINECRAFT and MOJANG are trademarks or registered trademarks of Mojang Synergies AB.

An accessible, warm-hearted story, written by an adoptive parent, centred around two young bears who find themselves out in the cold, alone, and begin their journey to being adopted into a forever family. The story acknowledges the mix of emotions children being adopted can feel - the fear and worry, as well as the joy of experiencing love and kindness from their new carers. With appealing animal characters and beautiful illustrations, The Blanket Bears offers an honest yet gentle account of the complete adoption journey for children starting or trying to understand the process. It's also a great introduction to young children more widely about how the process of adoption works and how some families come to be together. In order the strike the right balance of accuracy and sensitivity for young readers, the author consulted and collaborated with professionals and psycholigists as well as drawing on the lived experiences of his children. Many children's books about adoption focus purely on adapting into the new family but this has a more holistic and realistic focus, all from a child's perspective. This book is perfect for primary schools in early years and key stage 1 to help children empathise with their adopted peers. Social workers, foster carers and adoptive families with younger children often use The Blanket Bears as a soft and sensitive warm up to life story work as it helps adopted children feel less aloneand process their own adoption story through their shared experiences with the bears in the story.

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 hilarious new picture book from author of The Suitcase, Chris Naylor-Ballesteros - with neon ink throughout! Frank and Bert are the best of friends and they LOVE to play hide and seek. But Bert the bear isn't quite as good at hiding as he thinks he is . . . and Frank ALWAYS wins! Every. Single. Time. But when it's Bert's turn to hide, and Frank has to decide between winning again OR making his friend happy, Frank learns that friendship is always the true winner. This interactive and entertaining story about friendship is guaranteed to get children giggling! Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!

Written by the brilliant Julia Donaldson and stunningly illustrated by the award-winning Sara Ogilvie, The Hospital Dog is a big-hearted tale about a very special, very brave dog.

Here is a dog, a Dalmatian called Dot,
Is she quite ordinary? NO, SHE’S NOT!

After their breakfast and a swim in the sea, Dot and her owner Rose jump on the bus to the hospital. Dot loves visiting the children of Wallaby Ward and they’re always pleased to see her too; from a crying baby to a bored teenager – a pat, a stroke and a cuddle with Dot cheers everyone up. But the work of the hospital dog doesn’t stop there and when one of her patients is in trouble, it’s up to Dot to save the day!

A fantastic rhyming story from the creators of the bestselling picture book, The Detective Dog – winner of the Books Are My Bag Readers' Award.

If I Were King is a heartwarming picture book about the importance of home and family from the fantastic illustrator Chelsea O'Byrne. Thomas is fed up with his annoying family. He has been stuck inside with them for ages and he can't even escape into his books without his annoying little brother distracting him. 'If I were a king, I would be in charge! No more eggs and toast for breakfast, I'd eat CAKE! I would read books all day long, and wear a glittering gold crown that I'd never take off.' But after a night of particularly strong wishing, he wakes up a king and can do anything he wants! Living in the castle are all the other children who had the same wish. Things are fun at first but, even though he is allowed cake for breakfast, it doesn't seem as fun as if he could share it with his naughty little brother. This moving story about the power of imagination and the even greater power of home is told with tenderness with words and beautiful illustrations by the enormously talented Chelsea O'Byrne. Funny, relatable and full of character, this book will be enjoyed by readers young and old alike!

Meet Ruby. Ruby can do ANYTHING. She knows what she wants, and NOTHING is going to stop her - not a rainy day, a hard-to-reach treehouse or a pesky skateboard. Just you wait and see . . . With expressive, retro illustrations from exciting new illustration talent Hazel Quintanilla, this empowering book celebrates strong girls the world over. Little ones will LOVE Ruby - the ultimate feisty role model to show young girls how to harness their voice and inner strength. "There is so much for girls to enjoy in this book. Stereotypes are explored, considered, and shattered as readers empathise with the splendidly anarchic central character . . . Parents and teachers will enjoy sharing this book with young children and will find the text invites conversations and important ideas." - Jaki Brien, School Librarian Magazine Review. Coming soon: This Girl Can Be a Bit Shy