Turmeric the Dragon loved stories, especially stories about dragons. The trouble was his parents didn't like telling them much. "Stories always ends badly for us Dragons," said his father. But Turmeric didn't believe him, so he set off to find out for himself. Down in the village Pip loved to tell stories. Her absolute favourite ones were about dragons. The problem was they always got her into trouble. After an unexpected meeting Turmeric and Pip find themselves in their very own dragon story. Madeline Pinkerton was discovered working behind the scenes in the Edinburgh International Book Festival bookshop. Her warm, classical-looking illustrations perfectly combine with a wonderful story about bravery, following your own path, and friendship. Madeline is the fourth Little Door Debut to be published by Little Door Books.

A heart-warming Christmas tale - inspired by an amazing true animal story. Christmas is coming, and the decorations are going up... But one family is about to discover an unexpected visitor snuggled up in their Christmas tree... A little owl called Rosie! The Owl Who Came for Christmas is the perfect gift for young animal lovers - and those who love incredible true animal stories. A read-aloud treat from John Hay and Garry Parsons, the illustrator of the bestselling Dinosaur That Pooped series. With facts about owls and the real events behind the story!

It's Harry's first day at school. He and his dinosaurs are very excited and perhaps a little bit nervous. But when Harry's dinosaur friends don't join him in the classroom, Harry's not so sure he's going to like school, but the dinosaurs come to the rescue and Harry and his new friend learn just how much fun school can really be! The ideal book to prevent first-day-at-school nerves.

One morning Skye, a cheeky baby puffin with an appetite for adventure, sneaks out of her parents' burrow, tumbles off the cliff edge and accidentally lands on a passing gannet's back! Skye's thrilling journey takes her around the Firth of Forth and finds her in a few tricky situations -- a perilous piggy-back ride, an icy dip in the sea and a host of Scottish bird life. Written in Lynne Rickards' signature rhyme, this charming coming-of-age story features dynamic watercolour illustrations of Scottish sealife and a very cute puffling! The adorable sequel to the best-selling Harris the Hero is set in Scotland around the Firth of Forth, the Isle of May, North Berwick and the Bass Rock.

A classic fairy tale with a twist by the bestselling Alex T. Smith Little Red sets off to visit her auntie who is poorly. She walks under the giraffes, over the sleepy crocodiles, past the enormous elephants and the chattering monkeys. Then a Very Hungry Lion approaches Little Red, wanting to gobble her up. But despite all the cunning plans by Lion, Little Red outsmarts him and soon has him saying sorry and eating doughnuts instead. A sassy heroine, beautiful artwork, jungle animals, a funny twist on a tale you adore. Once again, Alex T. Smith gets us all eating from his hand. Alex T. Smith was the World Book Day Illustrator 2014. His bestselling picture book, Ella, was on the 2012 Greenaway longlist He has won and been shortlisted for major children's book awards countless times for many of his books His bestselling series of illustrated novels, Claude, is now an animated series on Disney Junior In this fairytale retelling, Alex gives Little Red Riding Hood a Lion King twist A hilarious delight by a brilliant author-illustrator

Immi finds a beautiful wooden bird at the end of her fishing line, and every day after that she discovers something new, until her igloo is the brightest thing in the land. But where are these mysterious gifts coming from, and who is sending them? Hope and friendship echo across continents in this beautiful, timeless tale.

Dot and Duck are best friends, but Dot hates mess and Duck hates tidy. Duck leaves the bed unmade, the cupboards open and breakfast everywhere. How messy! In the morning, Duck makes Dot pancakes for breakfast, how kind! But Duck leaves a BIG mess! At the beach, Dot carefully lays out her towel and picnic... and Duck digs a big hole covering everything with sand! SO messy! Characterful watercolour illustrations bring this story to life, and big font makes the story easy for young readers. How Messy! is a simple yet hilarious story with a touching ending and an important message about accepting differences and learning to compromise. The Dot and Duck series is a collection of laugh-out-loud funny stories detailing the adventures of these two best friends. More titles include How Rude! and How Selfish!

A sleepy tale full of wonderful yawning creatures from the iconic Dr. Seuss, gets a brand new look! This book is the original (and the best) remedy for children who don't want to go to sleep. Sleep thoughts are spreading Throughout the whole land The time for night-brushing of teeth is at hand! The original story designed specifically for putting small children to sleep, Dr. Seuss's Sleep Book is full of wonderful yawning creatures who spread sleep thoughts at bedtime. More fun than counting sheep and more effective than the sandman, this book is the perfect remedy for children who don't want to go to sleep. As part of a major rebrand programme, HarperCollins is relaunching Dr. Seuss's bestselling books, including such perennial favourites as The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham and Fox in Socks. In response to consumer demand, the bright new cover designs incorporate much needed guidance on reading levels, with the standard paperbacks divided into three reading strands - Blue Back Books for parents to share with young children, Green Back Books for budding readers to tackle on their own, and Yellow Back Books for older, more fluent readers to enjoy. Dr. Seuss's Sleep Book belongs to the Yellow Back Books range.

Get lost in the imaginative world of the Fan Brothers: a place you'll want to revisit again and again. "Something was happening on Grimloch Lane. Something good." One day, William discovers that the tree outside his window has been sculpted into a wise owl. Each day, more topiaries appear, each one more beautiful than the last. Soon, William's grey little town is full of colour and life. And, though the mysterious night gardener disappears as suddenly as he appeared, William and his town are changed forever. With breathtaking illustrations and spare, sweet text, this masterpiece about enjoying the beauty of nature is sure to become an instant classic. A best-selling picture book about an orphan whose life is transformed by a mysterious night gardener bringing colour and life to his town.

When a fox tries to sneak into Julian's burrow for a tasty bite of mouse, it finds itself stuck headfirst in Julian's front door! At first alarmed and wary, they soon find themselves having a lovely dinner together, and it's not long before each realises that they have found a lifelong friend. Now for the first time in Paperback!

A fun and colorful read-aloud book on Austrian artist Gustav Klimt. Exploring Art with Gustav Klimt travels through the decorative motifs and figures in Gustav Klimt's paintings, and the inspirations he took from Italian mosaics and ancient art forms. TheExploring Artcollectioninvites young readers to open their minds to the depth and breadth of global art history. Each book explores the key concepts of an artists oeuvre, their inspirations and important artworks. Guiding questions, a glossary, reflections and activity pagesencourage conversations between parent and child.

In a secret world above the clouds lives a little unicorn with a bright, sparkling horn, called Lunicorn. There is just one rule in this special unicorn world: never let yourself be seen by the humans who live below. Unicorn magic is secret! But one night, Lunicorn hears the cries of a little girl who is scared of the dark. With her brightly glowing horn, Lunicorn knows she can help by lending a light. But can she persuade her unicorn friends that her special gift is meant to be shared? Based on the evergreen rhyme 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star' with a heart-warming message about spreading kindness and finding your unique way to shine!

Age range 3 to 9 Let me tell you a secret - if you have a heart song, anything is possible. Even magic! Kaya is looking for her heart song - the song that happy hearts sing. Her search takes her on a journey deep into the jungle where a broken down carousel waits for a very special song to make it turn again...

Zahra hugs her cherished teddy bear and prays that Ramadan will bring her a longed-for sister. When her bear subsequently goes missing, Zahra finds herself grappling with intense feelings of loss. Over the next few weeks, as she volunteers with her mother at a local shelter for asylum seekers, Zahra befriends a displaced child, resulting in a newfound sense of gratitude and an unexpected Ramadan blessing.

It's summer in Twinkleton-Under-Beanstalk, and Princess Ava and her magical pet Pugicorn are helping out at Mrs Paws' Pupicorn Training School! The excitable pups must discover their rainbow powers in order to graduate at the end of the week. But one little pupicorn is more interested in hugs and cuddles than listening and learning... Can Princess Ava and Pugicorn help Hugicorn find her powers in time? An adorable adventure, full of magic and friendship, with a gentle message about everyone learning at their own pace. From the creators of Pugicorn and Pugicorn and the Christmas Wish. Discover other books in the Magic Pet Shop series: Pugicorn Pugicorn and the Christmas Wish Starwhal La-La-Llama Pandarina Kitticorn Starpuff

A beautifully lyrical and empowering picture book about the importance of dreaming big, from award-winning author Manjeet Mann and the exceptionally talented debut illustrator, Amanda Quartey. Small lived in a small house. She had a small room with a small window and at night she slept in a small bed with a too small blanket. Despite being small, Small had BIG dreams. In Small's world, everything is small - her shoes, her bed, everything. But her dreams are big. And Small discovers that when you dream big, anything - and everything - can happen. Small's Big Dream is the first picture book from Manjeet Mann, with artwork by exciting debut illustrator Amanda Quartey. Manjeet Mann is the author of the Costa Children's Book Award winning The Crossing and critically acclaimed and Carnegie-shortlisted Run, Rebel.

'n Humoristiese rymvertaling oor 'n onderwerp waarvan maklik weggeskram word. 'n Koning wat bang is om dood te gaan, beraam saam met sy geleerdes ’n plan om ontslae te raak van die Dood. Vir jare aaneen word nuwe babas gebore, maar geen siel gaan verlore nie. Wat sal gebeur as die diere uitgekuier is op aarde?

In this follow-up to the A Little Bit Different and A Little Bit of Courage, the Ploofers are back for a heartwarming exploration of self-awareness and respect. The Ploofers are visiting a new island and are excited to meet the residents. But when one islander singles out Little One as an adorable cutie pie, Little One isn't happy and becomes frustrated with the way he is being treated. Will Little One learn to be assertive and stand up for himself? With simple, striking illustrations and a cutaway cover design that adds tactile interest, A Little Bit of Respect picks up right where A Little Bit of Courage left off. With a subtle yet powerful message about the importance of self-respect and respecting others, this book will resonate with children and adults alike.

A hilarious story about friendship, patience and paw-prints! Brilliantly written by Stacy Gregg and illustrated by Sarah Jennings. Dog wants in. He's trying to build blocks, play with his cars and finish his painting masterpiece. Cat wants in. No, Cat wants out. In. Out. In. Out. It's enough to drive Dog crazy! Featuring well-known pets and their all-too-familiar characteristics, this fun-filled story is comedically told through the antics of mischievous Cat and increasingly impatient Dog. Can they end the day as friends? Written by bestselling author Stacy Gregg and brilliantly illustrated by Sarah Jennings, this hilarious tale about patience, friendship and understanding will have kids giggling all the way through!

An amazing new Richard Scarry collection filled with hilarious stories about jet planes, rockets, spacecraft and other things that fly! It's the perfect partner to Cars and Trucks and Things that Go and set to be a new Scarry favourite. In this collection Huck takes flying lessons, we learn how planes and birds fly, the cat family goes to the air show, and Wolfgang Wolf, Benny Baboon and Harry Hyena take a trip to the moon in their own rocket! Packed with amazing Scarry detail and with stories that can be read again and again, this book will give hours of fun to fans of planes, rockets and flying!

Join the PAW Patrol team for a ROARsome dinosaur rescue! The pups are preparing for Tyrese the T-Rex's first birthday, but a popping balloon scares him away! It's up to Chase, Rex and the PAW Patrol team to track down Tyrese and rescue him from the depths of the jungle. Can they safely bring him back for his birthday celebration? The PAW Patrol are on a Dino Roll!