When Lulu reads Mary, Mary Quite Contrary in a book of garden poems, she wants to grow some flowers herself. Being Lulu, she has to do some research first. She gets gardening books, chooses the best flowers to grow, buys seeds and plants them. Then she has to wait...While she is waiting she makes a flower book, collects silver bells, beads and shells to decorate the garden like the rhyme and even makes a 'Mary Mary' doll! When her flowers have grown, she bakes some cupcakes and invites her friends to see it. Whew! Lulu Loves Flowers; encourages indoors and outdoors activity, covers spending time with both parents, promotes love of reading and visiting libraries

It is night-time in Scurryville. The people and animals are sound asleep – or, rather, some are. Others are out and about and experience exciting things in the town at night. Some enjoy reading until dawn, others frolic at a festival in the park, and a few people witness an exhilarating police chase...

Roz is not where she's supposed to be.

Roz the robot wasn't designed to live in the wilderness. But when she washes up on an island, she must learn from the animal inhabitants and adapt to her new, natural surroundings, and before long, the island begins to feel like home.

Filled with Peter Brown's stunning artwork, this moving picture book is the perfect gift for readers new to THE WILD ROBOT or for longtime fans of the series that sparked a global phenomenon.

Lola the sheep has the most extraordinary wool. It's soft and silky and is her pride and joy! But down on the farm, when the sun comes out, the wool comes off! Poor Lola is so upset by her haircut that she runs away to the far side of the farm where she sits all alone, waiting for it to grow back. And when it does, it's no longer silky, it's completely wild! But with it comes a wonderful surprise . . . Thanks to a tiny chick, this self-obsessed sheep learns an important life lesson; that great friendships are more important than simply having great hair. The Sheep Who Hatched an Egg is a funny, thoughtful, springtime story from award-winning, Gemma Merino, author of the bestselling The Crocodile Who Didn't Like Water and The Cow who Climbed a Tree.

In hierdie slim boekie oor die dromende sjimpansee Willie, gee Anthony Browne 'n speelse knik in die rigting van skilders soos Henri Rousseau en Salvador Dali, wie se kunswerke 'n mens dikwels eerder aan drome as aan die werklikheid herinner. Willie hou daarvan om te droom. Hy droom dat hy 'n filmster is; 'n skilder, 'n balletdanser ... Hy droom van vreeslike monsters en superhelde … Willie se droomland is ’n galery van wonderlike en magiese prente. Maak die boek oop en kyk self!

In 'n woud noord van Bosrand woon 'n swerm voels soos... wel, soos hierdie geveerde diere gewoond is om te lewe. Hulle vlieg rond, bou hulle neste... en hulle almal fluit. Net die klein grys spreeutjie kan nie fluit nie. Selfs die lyster kan hom nie leer om te fluit nie. Wanneer sy boeties en sussies die nes verlaat, bly die arme klein spreeutjie agter. Wat op aarde gaan met hom gebeur? Maar op 'n koue winternag neem die klein spreeutjie die saak in sy eie vlerke. Hy gaan leer om te fluit...

Age range 5 to 9 Nimesh is walking home from school. Except...there happens to be a shark in the corridor. And a dragon in the library! And why would crossing the road lead to the North Pole? A fun-filled story about a little boy with a BIG imagination, Nimesh the adventurer will surely make even the dullest journey a dazzling adventure. 'Will have readers eager to turn the page.' - Kirkus 'A vibrant invitation to creative play.' - Publishers Weekly 'An inclusive, funny, joyous book for all.' - Playing by the book

Bella Loves Bugs tells the story of a day in the life of a girl who is passionate about bugs, as she goes off to Forest School where she always has many creepy crawlie adventures with her fellow nature hero friends! The book is packed with facts about bugs, some of which Bella regularly spots, but also includes the bugs she dreams about seeing one day - different insects from all over the world. Bella makes a magical moth trap, spies a butterfly laying an egg and shows her friends how to hop like a grasshopper! Follow Bella as she shares her love of bugs - discover how many bugs might be lurking in a pond, see how awesome ants are, and be amazed by mighty stag beetles. With an engaging and lively narrative from Jess French and fun, and warm illustrations from Duncan Beedie this book will help ignite a love and appreciation for nature, right on our doorsteps. TheNature Heroesseries focuses on a group of friends who are passionate about nature and the great outdoors. Each book features a different child who has a favourite topic that they are fascinated by: Billy Loves Birds, Bella Loves Bugs, Ava Loves Animals, and Pedro Loves the Planet! Playful text and funny relatable illustrations makes this an accessible series, which provides an entertaining introduction to the natural world.

Alfonzo the goat couldn't be happier. He's just got himself a dashing new coat and he feels like a million dollars. But when he discovers some creatures in need of help, will Alfonzo be able to part with his treasured possession to save the day?

Let me tell you the tale of Alfonzo the goat,

Who was terribly fond of his lovely new coat ...

The perfect picture-book pick-me-up showing that love, kindness and friendship make the best recipe for happiness.