Push, pull and slide the moving mechanisms to follow the ladybird and all the animals on the farm in this brilliant board book based on the bestselling classic picture book What the Ladybird Heard. When the little spotty ladybird hears Lanky Len and Hefty Hugh's plan to steal the fine prize cow, she makes a clever plan, and all the animals join in to help stop the thieves! Move the push, pull and slide mechanisms on every spread to join in too and bring the story to life. With a short, simple rhyming text based on the original story, What the Ladybird Heard: A Push, Pull and Slide Book is the perfect introduction for preschoolers to the What the Ladybird Heard series by Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, and a great gift for little fans of the bestselling picture book.

A special and heartfelt Christmas book, created by bestselling author and artist Nancy Tillman. And so then, my darling, wherever you roam, may you always be safe. May you always come home. Perfect for reading at Christmas time with the ones that you love, this is a book that families will return to year after year. Capturing the magic and joy of Christmas through timeless rhyming words and dazzling illustrations. Bells jingle, sleighs dash through the snow and trees are topped with sparkling stars. But the best gift of all - the most magical gift of the season - is to spend Christmas with those we love. In a sturdy board book, just right for little hands to hold, children will also love spotting the Spirit of Christmas image hidden on every page.

These are familiar sing-a-long books with text and bright illustrations that are stimulating for children. With 'Can you find me?' activity and sound button for added fun. Is a cased board book format with rounded corners that stimulates the senses, great for hand-eye co-ordination, first words and imagination and thinking. For 1+ years.

Katie Crocodile is having a tea party, when in storm three naughty tigers. "They gurgled and they guzzled and chortled till they spat! They drank straight from the milk jug... Then used it as a hat." It's time the tigers visited Miss Molly's School of Manners or they'll never be invited out to tea again... A perfect introduction to table manners with humour, rhyme and a lively cast of animal characters. With online audio to listen to the story.

Adder's all set to start her new job at Badger's Cleaning Company. But when she climbs a ladder for the first time, she quickly finds she has no head for heights. Can anything help her overcome her fears? Find out in this charming addition to the Phonics Readers series.

Little children and their grown-ups can stick their fingers through the holes to become the ears and paws of two little bunnies as they hop through the forest hunting for Easter eggs. Simple rhyming text and delightful illustrations combine perfectly in an engaging interactive board book.

A first fun and festive lift-the-flap tale, from Lily Murray and Julia Woolf, Mr Badger's Christmas Wish is the perfect gift for little ones to enjoy this Christmas. With Christmas Day approaching, the woodland animals are merry with festive cheer. There's singing and sledging and everyone's excited. All except for Mr Badger. He has just one wish . . . for Christmas to be banned! Can the animals help Mr Badger find his Christmas spirit before Santa Bear arrives? An ideal Christmas present for toddlers, this big-hearted rhyming story tells how one little fox cub helps a rather grumpy badger to fall in love with Christmas. Packed full of non-stop fun, with flaps to lift and presents to spot, it's sure to delight and keep little ones busy.

Join a cast of cheeky chicks as they count down to Easter in this delightful board book from Campbell Books with a carry handle and pop-up surprise! In Pick a Chick, toddlers will giggle with glee as the chicks paint eggs, bake cakes, sing, dance and more, with hilarious results! Little ones can pick their favourite chick from page to page until there's just one chick left - all building up to a sweet pop-up ending! With a carry handle for small hands to hold, a bouncy rhyme and bright illustrations from Nia Gould, Pick a Chick is the perfect present for toddlers this Spring.

**'Spellbinding' - Laura Hughes** **'Magical' - Korky Paul** **'Timeless' - Stephen Lenton** ----------------------------- A magical, beautifully illustrated picture book about what it means to be a friend. The Little Witchling lives alone in her mountain top and more than anything else, she wishes for a friend. So, when her spell-book tells her that the secret ingredient is the fur from a little girl's favourite teddy, she knows what she must do. But the teddy belongs to Lily, who can't bear to part with him. Will the Little Witchling give up her dream of a real friend? Or just maybe, is there a way for her and Lily to make the wish come true, together? With a heartwarming rhyming text and breathtaking illustrations from Sarah Massini, this magical friendship story is perfect for little witches everywhere!

Everyone in Dinosaur Valley is ready for bed. But noisy neighbour Rory is keeping them awake with his super-loud snore. Can he learn to be considerate and maybe even put his snore to good use? Find out in this charming cautionary tale that's perfect for bedtime reading. Now in picture book format for the first time.

The author/illustrator of Plants That Never Bloom presents a new series of books "sure to please small children and simultaneously teach them the tricks of camouflage".--Publishers Weekly. This clever game of hide-and-seek features a grasshopper, a bumblebee, an inchworm, and other insects. Full-color throughout.

Raffleton Grey is as BORED as a hamster can be. He wants to go to the fair - but he's STUCK in his cage. There's only one thing for it . . . Get ready for the most exciting HAMSTER GETAWAY in history! Freedom means new friendships and tasty ice cream and fairground rides. But as night falls, things begin to get a bit scary. Perhaps home isn't so bad after all - especially if you have a new friend by your side . . . This hilarious rhyming adventure is perfect for reading (and laughing!) out loud - a fun-packed summertime getaway that's irresistible to readers both big and small!

Counting from one to ten has never been so fun with this hide-and-seek, animal-packed picture book, written by the sisterly duo, Leanne and Sara Miller. Come with us on an enchanting journey, counting all the way to ten and spotting animals along the way! From dazzling deep blue waters to tropical jungles and snowy mountain peaks, count the exotic creatures and spot who else is hiding in their magical world. Join the fun - it's a PARTY PARADE! Written by Leanne Miller and illustrated by her sister, Sara Miller, founder of award-winning luxury lifestyle brand Sara Miller London. Every spread in this beautiful book showcases a new animal habitat, from oceans and treetops to snowy mountains and tropical jungles. Bright and bold colours throughout -- a staple in all Sara Miller's luxury brand products. Sara's the founder of Sara Miller London, where she designs products from duvets and mugs to pencil cases and birthday cards. These have won many awards and are sold all over the world. Two very creative sisters have joined together to create a beautiful book offering for children (and adults!) Lots of animals to spot on each page, plus an extra page at the end prompting little readers to find even more animals!

Old Macdonald had a farm e-i-e-i-o Everyone knows the song. But now the farm and animals are in New Zealand and old Macdonald has a Swanndri and gumboots. Donovan Bixley s illustrations depict the beautiful New Zealand landscape with farm animals But what are those crazy animals up to?For pre-schoolers.

A joy to read with small children - Independent An uplifting celebration of nature and the wonder of the world around us by legendary poet and performer Benjamin Zephaniah, one of The Times' top 50 British post-war writers. At the bottom of my garden, there's a hedgehog and a frog, And a lot of creepy-crawlies living underneath a log . . . All around us, from parks to gardens and flowerpots to pavements, there's a world of wonder just waiting to be discovered. Why not look a little closer and see what you find? This joyful celebration of nature reminds us all to take a closer look at the world around us, and enjoy the wonder of nature wherever we find it. Packed with animals and minibeasts galore, this imaginative rhyming text is perfect for reading aloud.