A stunning undersea tale of friendship, community and discovery from the bestselling creators of The Lion Inside. Under glittering waves of a vast ocean blue, a beautiful world is hidden from view. And there, in the cool and the quiet of the deep, a great, gentle giant was stirring from sleep . . . Humphrey the whale is on a quest: to find the one perfect object that will make him feel complete. He roams far and wide, gathering endless undersea treasure as he goes. Yet, no matter how many goodies he accumulates, Humphrey still doesn't feel content. Could it be friendship, not possessions, that will really make Humphrey's heart sing? A sparkling rhyming tale that encourages sharing and kindness, this heartwarming story of friendship is perfect for reading aloud.

In Die geheim van die woud lees ’n ma vir haar kinders, Amelie en Roland, elke aand dieselfde storie. Sy vertel van die twee konyntjies, Oortjies en Tongetjie, en ’n woud waar die wolwe vriende is van die konyne en hulle nooit seermaak nie. Soos in elke woud is daar in hierdie verhaal ook ’n wolf. Sy is egter blind en bekommerd dat sy nie na haar welpies sal kan omsien wanneer hulle gebore word nie. Soos die ma die verhaal vertel, word die twee kinders as’t ware Oortjies en Tongetjie en verander die kamer in die magiese woud. Die metafoor van die herstel van die verbond tussen mens en dier word op subtiele en verbeeldingryke manier daardeur verken. Die geheim van die woud is nie ’n verhaal oor bang hasies en wrede wolwe nie, maar ’n verhaal wat vertel van moederliefde, die verbeeldingswereld van ’n kind en die herstel van die ewewig van die natuur.

Het jy al ooit probeer om op te hou gaap? Dis onmoontlik!. Dis soos om te probeer om die reen te laat ophou val. Of soos om jou ouers te oorreed dat sjokolade jou vinniger sal laat groei as groenbone. As ’n gaap kom, moet dit nie onderdruk nie, want netnou raak jy aan die slaap!. Hierdie is ’n uitstekende boek vir ouers wat sukkel om kleintjies aan die slaap te maak! Niemand kan met hierdie boek ’n GAAP onderdruk nie!. Ever tried to stop a yawn? That’s impossible!. It’s like trying to stop the rain from falling. It’s like trying to convince your parents that chocolate will make you grow faster than soup. When a yawn arrives, don’t hold it back. Just be careful or ... you’ll fall asleep!. This book is the answer for desperate parents trying to get kids into bed early on a school night. No one can stifle this YAWN.

A beautiful story about a paper-cutting master Lao Lao 'Grandma'. Surrounded by children, making and teaching delicate papercuts. The greedy emperor hears about Lao Lao's skills and has her imprisoned not realising an ice dragon nearby is watching! A modern take on traditional stories from China. Papercutting templates and instructions included.

Join Billy and Fatcat on their quest to escape Captain Howl in their third thrilling adventure, filled with singing mermaids and sticky toffee eating sharks. Ahoy there! It's time to sail the ocean blue with Billy and her trusty feline friend, as they embark on a noble seafaring adventure. Billy and Fatcat find a mysterious message in a bottle at sea. When suddenly something terrible happens: they bump into a pesky pirate and his smelly crew. Oh no! Fortunately for our courageous twosome, they're no strangers to peril: they always have a trick (or treat) up their sleeves. Nadia Shireen is back with her third instalment from our favourite heroine and hangry cat. Explore the other titles from Billy and Fatcat: Billy and the Beast Billy and the Dragon

We breathe deep and expand like the galaxy, We breathe out many thousands of stars, And if ever we start to feel panicky, This reminds us of just who we are. The perfect soothing read for quiet time, Happy gently encourages young readers to explore their emotions and the beautiful world around them, with stunning illustrations and thought-provoking rhymes on every page. Lyrical, emotive language encourages your child to step back and really appreciate their life within the moment. From savouring the taste of every meal to taking time to explore new places, there are so many ways we can slow down and find happiness. This beautiful poetry combined with ideas for how to practice mindfulness in the real world make this a wonderful introduction to finding inner peace. Katie Hickey's gentle, charismatic illustrations take readers on a journey to a place of happiness and calm, with bright and uplifting colours and comforting scenes of nature and home. A great read for little ones who enjoyed Slow Down by Freya Hartas (Magic Cat Publishing) or Here We Are by Oliver Jeffers (Harper Collins Children's).

The first book in the best-selling, award-winning 'Bear and the Piano' trilogy. Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, Illustrated Book Category for 2016 Over 120,000 copies have been sold of The Bear and the Piano in the UK. One day, a young bear stumbles upon something he has never seen before in the forest. As time passes, he teaches himself how to play the strange instrument, and eventually the beautiful sounds are heard by a father and son who are picnicking in the woods. The bear goes with them on an incredible journey to New York, where his piano playing makes him a huge star. He has fame, fortune and all the music in the world, but he misses the friends and family he has left behind. A moving tale of exploration and belonging from best-selling and critically acclaimed author David Litchfield. The Sunday Times -'The influence of the great illustrators Jon Klasen and Shaun Tan are detectable in David Litchfield's opulent The Bear and the Piano.' The Guardian -'This book is full of breath-taking scenes, from the stunning forest to the rich New York skyline.' Huffington Post -'A heart-warming and beautifully illustrated tale of music, friendship and adventure.' The Daily Mail -'A sumptuous treat... [Litchfield] weaves magic with light and space...The ending will have your heart soaring like a soprano's top C.' The Bookseller -'One of the most impressive debuts of the autumn, this is a really stunning picture book with both critical and commercial appeal [...] Distinctive, atmospheric and uplifting, it's my picture book of the year.' **Don't miss David Litchfield's other books: The Bear and the Piano [1] The Bear, the Piano, The Dog and the Fiddle [2] The Bear, the Piano and Little Bear's Concert [3] Grandad's Secret Giant Lights on Cotton Rock

Bonjour! Escargot is back, with a magnifique beret and a special invitation. Today is Snailentine's Day, and Escargot is on his way to a party. Will his Snailentine be there? Maybe he will find another snail who also likes to read books and eat salad with a light vinaigrette. But when he arrives at the party, Escargot is greeted not by a snail, but by a vole. Mon dieu! This is not a Snailentine's Day party at all. It is a Volentine's Day party! At first, Escargot wants to hide in his shell, but in the end, he finds a surprising new friend.