A book about meltdowns and bawling bards!

Bill Bear and his friends are staging a new play in their woodland theatre, The Glade, but when things go wrong, Bill throws a full-blown tantrum! Parents everywhere will identify with his friends as they try to calm him down and persuade him that the show must go on. With clever, engaging text by Louie Stowell and beautiful, detailed illustrations by Isobel Lundie, your little one will be absorbed by this gorgeous depiction of Bill the Bear and his forest home.

A gentle introduction to the concept of theatre, this book is split into three acts with a list of dramatis personae and a location map. Encourage your little reader’s interest in the theatre with a page of fun facts about William Shakespeare, his plays, the Globe Theatre and more!

Can you relate to the drama of persuading a furious little bear that the show must go on?

Don’t miss the first in this series of Shakesbearean Tales: A Midsummer Night’s Drama

With over a million copies sold this classic story of Grace, her Ma and Nana is a timeless classic of courage and determination, loved and cherished by children the world over. Grace was a girl who loved stories. She didn't mind if they were read to her or told to her or made up in her own head. She didn't care if they were from books or on TV or in films or on the video or out of Nana's long memory. Grace just loved stories. Grace loves to act out stories. She spends her time dressing up and putting on performances for her beloved Ma and Nana, usually helped by Paw-Paw the cat. Sometimes she plays the leading part, sometimes she is 'a cast of thousands' and sometimes, when they're not too tired, she can even convince Ma and Nana to join in her magical story creations. When Grace's school decides to put on a performance of Peter Pan, Grace longs to play the part of Peter. But her classmates say that Grace absolutely can't play that part. Peter was a boy, and besides, he wasn't black... But Grace's Ma and Nana tell her she can be anything she wants if she puts her mind to it... A touching and beautiful picture book about being true to yourself and not letting anyone hold you back. This is the perfect story for children everywhere to remind them to be themselves no matter what the world tells you. At last! A book about the thousands of children who all longed to see themselves reflected in stories. This is a message that we still need - that we can be and do anything we want if we just put our minds to it. Nana never said a wiser word. So, keep on enjoying stories like Grace and, most of all, believe in yourselves and you will soon be flying, just like Peter Pan. Baroness Floella Benjamin, OBE

After a busy day, it's time for Zeki to slow down... One by one, his senses get ready to sleep. The room is hushed, the lights low - and after a dozy story, he's already beginning to nod off. A gentle companion to Zeki Rise & Shine, this is a perfect way to end the day.

What would Bluey’s Mum do?

“Use nice words, so everyone thinks you have a nice family.”

“...DU-NNY! DU-NNY! DU-NNY!”

Find out all the answers for real life with Chilli’s very own checklist. This mini hardback book is the perfect gift for Mother’s Day!

"Being a mum is a journey. So, enjoy the ride! And don't forget - YOU'RE DOING GREAT."

Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:
Bluey: Perfect
Bluey: Love Bluey
Bluey: I Love My Family

Bluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children's television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It’s currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK. Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Join Bluey in this fun collection of story, activity and novelty books that celebrate play.

Ek en jy lyk dalk verskillend,
ons klink verskillend,
ons bly op verskillende plekke
en ons eet verskillende kos,
maar wanneer ek in jou oë kyk,
sien ek myself.
 
’n Warm, vertroostende boek oor vriendskap en ubuntu wat beide ons ooreenkomste en verskille vier.

Die boek is ook beskikbaar in Isizulu en Engels.

Cameron is a capercaillie and capercaillies LOVE to dance -- well, all except Cameron! Cameron is the worst dancer in the Scottish Cairngorms -- but his new friend, Hazel the squirrel, thinks she can help... Together they travel through the forest, jumping up and down, ducking under branches and kicking pinecones. Then when the dancing begins, Hazel tells Cameron to JUMP, DUCK and KICK. Maybe he can dance after all! Full of fun sounds and actions, this is a brilliant story about learning to believe in yourself by Emily Dodd, with gentle illustrations of a host of loveable Scottish animals by Katie Pamment.

Everyone's favourite reading role model is back! Book-loving Lulu is excited to start pre-school. It will be like storytime at the library, but she will stay by herself. Everyone gets up super early to make sure they are ready. There's so much to do at pre-school: Lulu makes a new friend, reads, plays dresses up and builds and sings. In no time at all, Mummy is back to collect her. Lulu's First Day is the perfect picture book to prepare the little ones for the pre-school experience.

Being a baby is a busy job! This set includes three books for a baby's day - a board book for playtime, a bath book for bathtime and a soft cloth book for bedtime. Each of these books tells the story of the different parts of baby's day! The different formats maximise sensory development - durable board for playtime, a waterproof book specially designed for bathtime, and a soothingly soft cloth book to read together at bedtime. Great for introducing babies and young children to these daily routines, bright and bold colours will ensure that these books are loved time and time again, and the interactive elements will encourage hand-eye co-ordination, communication, exploration and play!

Award-winning author Toon Tellegen has written an enchanting collection of short stories, all centered on a series of poetic letters written by his animal protagonists. These fantastic, dreamlike, and even philosophical tales conjure up a world where the creatures of the earth can send mail to the sun (and get an answer); where you can actually write a letter to a letter; and where just writing something down can make it come true. Jessica Ahlberg's alluring artwork captures the unique spirit of these whimsical, charming fables. AGES: 5 plus AUTHOR: Toon Tellegen is one of today's most celebrated writers. His stories are loved by children and parents the world over. He lives in Amsterdam, and loves reading, telling stories, and huge, sweet cakes. Jessica Ahlberg, daughter of the acclaimed author/illustrator team Janet and Allen Ahlberg, likes, among other things, writing letters, looking at maps, reading books, doing DIY, and making cakes. SELLING POINTS: . Reissue in a larger trim size and new cover design . Highly-acclaimed, multi-award winning Dutch author . Beautifully illustrated by Jessica Ahlberg . Features anthropomorphised animals that often find themselves in amusing and bizarre situations that also tend to lean to the philosophical

See, Touch, Feel: Numbers is a fantastic first concepts book from Priddy Books. This new compact board book format introduces numbers to very young children in a fun and simple way. Specially designed to stimulate toddlers and encourage the development of motor skills, this engaging board book is filled with embossed images and textures to touch. The bright pages featuring happy babies and handprint artwork will appeal to young children as they learn numbers 1-10. Children will love to look at pictures of happy babies and interact with the colorful artwork.

Bruno raak op 'n pragtige blom verlief. Hulle is dolgelukkig en bly 'n lang ruk saam. Uiteindelik gaan die lente verby, en die blom vra: "Vertrou jy my?". Bruno se vertroue word kwaai getoets. 'n Poetiese verhaal waar vertroue en liefde baie geleidelik maar diep ontwikkel.

It’s time to play a game of cricket! It’s Rusty’s turn to bat and he loves cricket! Will the grown-ups be able to bowl him out? Join in the game in this paperback picture book.

"You'll never get Rusty out."

Kuikentjie en Eendjie is beste maatjies. Op 'n dag wil hulle mammas hulle nie toelaat om saam te speel nie: Kuikentjie ruik na stowwerige strooi en Eendjie na klam hout. En dan kom die hael... 'n Pragstorie van aanvaarding van ander net soos hulle is. En waarom dan nie?

The big bad wolf knows he rules the forest—but he likes to hear the others tell him so.

He marches through the woods, asking: “Tell me, who is the strongest?” Everyone, from Little Red Riding Hood to the Three Little Pigs to the Seven Dwarfs, agrees he is the strongest, the toughest, the terror of the woods. So when “a little toad of some sort” stands up to him, the wolf is furious—then quickly learns his lesson.

I Am So Strong is a great read-aloud for families and classrooms, and a delightful story for anyone who’s known an overconfident wolf.

“The wolf’s comeuppance is deeply satisfying; the only disappointment is that the book is over so soon. Better read it again.” Publishers Weekly

Evie and her pet dog, Juno, use their senses to explore the planets in this bright, layered board book which teaches kids all about the solar system! In this charming and innovative layered board book, Evie and her pet dog Juno visit all the planets, one by one, and tell readers what they found there. Watch them skateboard on bumpy Mercury, do a spot of hoovering on dusty Mars and hula-hoop round Saturn! Humorous text and bold, quirky illustrations introduce each of the eight colourful planets. Curved and layered board pages increase in size as you move through the book, developing a child's hand-eye coordination as they turn the pages. The final spread shows all of the planets together in order from the sun. Quirky facts coupled with engaging artwork boost pre-schoolers' imagination and spark an interest in the world around them. This bright, layered board book provides a great first introduction to the solar system. This book is from the Adventures of Evie and Juno series, which sees our two intrepid explorers travel to different places and environments in innovative layered board books which will help young readers develop hand-eye coordination and teaching them about the world. Also available is Explore Under the Sea, which sees Evie and Juno travel from the beaches to the bottom of the ocean, as they share with readers what they find!

A heartwarming celebration of the fun friends have together in the winter. Join Bobble and Pom Pom as they sled, ski, and play with snowballs. Winter has never been so much fun! AGES: 0 to 3 AUTHOR: Oili Tanninen is a celebrated Finnish illustrator and author with more than twenty children's books to her name. She has received several major awards and is a three-time winner of the Hans Christian Andersen Certificate of Honor. She lives in Helsinki. SELLING POINTS: . A European bestselling classic from 1970 written by one of Finland's most treasured creators of children's literature . The simple, yet bold illustrations in graphic colours make the artwork feel as fresh today as when the book was first published . A celebration of snow and winter without being limited to holiday sales

Kerneels is ’n agtjarige seuntjie met kortgeskeerde hare en ’n stukkende groottoon. Sy ma is ’n skoonmaakster by ’n winkelsentrum, en wanneer sy nagskof werk, moet Kerneels saamgaan. Hy trek dan sy pajamas onder sy klere aan, en sy ma maak vir hom ’n bed in die stoorkamer waar die skoonmaakgoed gebêre word. Dis vir Kerneels baie lekkerder by die winkelsentrum as by die huis. Hy kuier met oom Sol, die veiligheidswag, wat elke aand sy toebroodjies en frikkadelle met Kerneels deel, en hom leer van die Aandster en die Melkweg, Orion en die Skerpioen. Maar Kerneels wil weet of mens engele sal sien as jy in ’n regte vuurpyl na die sterre toe gaan, en op Oukersaand wil hy hê oom Sol moet die Betlehemster uitwys. “Ek dink hy het verskiet en in miljoene stukkies opgebreek,” sê oom Sol. “Elke stukkie het iewers in iemand se hart vasgesteek en help ons om mekaar lief te hê.”

Join Fran the farmer and her animals for a busy day on the farm with Follow Me Farm. Follow the finger trails as you guide the farmer through seven different mazes. From the big barn and snug stables, to the cozy hen coop and more. Children will love following the paths with their fingerprints around the different areas on the farm. At the end of the trail is a die-cut hole the farmer goes through to start the next exciting maze adventure. The vibrant illustrated pages full of fun things to spot, encourage problem solving skills, while the grooved paths help to develop hand-eye coordination.

Open out the soft pages of this beautiful, sensory-rich organic cloth book to explore the world of the sea, and play peekaboo with Whale, Oyster and Ray Fish. Movable, crinkly, cloth ocean creatures are found inside, perfect entertainment for little hands and great at stimulating babies' senses. Move Whale's tail, open Oyster's shell and look under Ray Fish's fin to see who or what is hiding behind each! Presented in a sweet gift box, the pages are made with extra padding for an ultra-soft feel, making them ideal for the pram or play mat - and they're machine washable! Little hands will love to explore Wee Gallery Cloth Books. This successful partnership between Wee Gallery and Happy Yak presents beautiful illustrations, bold lines, whimsical animals and repeating patterns; all designed to stimulate visual development in young infants, making this new quality cloth book series an ideal first gift.

Perfect for beach getaways, this book is packed with beautiful illustrations of seashore life, from sandcastles, crabs and shells to sea birds, pebbles and driftwood. Use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and watch vibrant colours magically appear. A mess-free way to keep children busy, perfect for travel. Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book.