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.

A bouncy lift-the-flap Easter tale, Little Bunny's Easter Surprise is the perfect gift for little ones to enjoy this spring. It's Easter day and the woods are buzzing with excitement when Little Bunny sends his invitations for a scrumptious Easter picnic. He wants the picnic to be perfect, collecting all the best things for to share with friends: fruit, toffees and delicious chocolate treats. But – OOPS! - has this bunny made a blunder? An interactive book, packed full of non-stop fun, with flaps to lift, and eggs to search and find, this book is just right for shared reading and keeping little hands busy! Lilly Murray's bouncy rhyming text and Julia Woolf's bright, warm illustrations make this the perfect story to read and share together this Easter.

Betty and Maud are having a sleepover in a teeny weeny tent, and that means that Duck and Penguin are too. Betty and Maud can't wait! Duck and Penguin aren't so sure... When the girls head back to the house after too much fizzy pop, their favourite toys are in for a long, scary night alone. Will Duck and Penguin learn to love sleepovers after all? A second side-splitting insight into the secret world of toys, from former Dreamworks animator and illustrator Julia Woolf.

Betty and Maud are the best of friends, and so surely their stuffed toys are too! But despite what Betty and Maud might think, Duck and Penguin are definitely NOT friends. They do not want to swing together, they do not want to cook together, and they certainly DO NOT want to play baby dolls together... A side-splitting insight into the secret world of toys, from former Dreamworks animator and illustrator Julia Woolf.

Rosie Raccoon is up to no good, out and about in a grand neighbourhood . . . But she needs to watch out. The police are after her, and it's not long before she's feeling the furry arm of the law . . . An exquisitely illustrated nighttime adventure starring an adorable and mischievous raccoon. Children and adults will be enchanted by this eco-friendly mystery.

A celebration of colours and patterns from the pair that brought you bestseller NOT YET, ZEBRA. Annie said to the animals, "Let's help baby Joe. He's learning his colours, which he doesn't yet know. I'll paint pictures of you - please line up for me. If I use the right colours then Joe will soon see." Everyone's favourite, enthusiastic zebra is back, eager to get in on the act as Annie tries to teach her little brother about colours. But although things don't turn out quite the way she imagines, together they make the world a brighter and more beautiful place! 'A joy to read aloud . . . guaranteed to win the hearts of all little mischief-makers.' Lancashire Post

Rosie Raccoon was up to no good out and about in a grand neighbourhood. It seems Rosie is up to no good as she breaks into the houses of Bear, Flamingo and Snake, but when Officer Skunk catches her in the act all she has taken is junk! But Rosie has a plan to recycle these treasures and make something new . . . With a topical environmental theme, Lou's fantastic rhyming text and Julia's adorable illustrations, this picture book will be irresistible to young readers.

A celebration of colours and patterns from the pair that brought you bestseller NOT YET, ZEBRA. Annie said to the animals, "Let's help baby Joe. He's learning his colours, which he doesn't yet know. I'll paint pictures of you - please line up for me. If I use the right colours then Joe will soon see." Everyone's favourite, enthusiastic zebra is back, eager to get in on the act as Annie tries to teach her little brother about colours. But although things don't turn out quite the way she imagines, together they make the world a brighter and more beautiful place! 'A joy to read aloud . . . guaranteed to win the hearts of all little mischief-makers.' Lancashire Post

Betty and Maud are having a sleepover in a teeny weeny tent, and that means that Duck and Penguin are too. Betty and Maud can't wait! Duck and Penguin aren't so sure... When the girls head back to the house after too much fizzy pop, their favourite toys are in for a long, scary night alone. Will Duck and Penguin learn to love sleepovers after all? A second side-splitting insight into the secret world of toys, from former Dreamworks animator and illustrator Julia Woolf.

Annie said to the animals, "Please stand in a line. I'm painting my alphabet. Come one at a time! First Aardvark and Bear and Crocodile too. Not yet, Zebra. I'm not ready for you..." Annie wants to paint an alphabet using her animals, but Zebra simply can't wait until the end for his time to shine. Sneakiness, silly costumes and plain pushiness doesn't get him anywhere - but he has to learn to wait his turn!

- Books are available in paperback editions and as reinforced library bindings--either one is a perfect "grown up" format for preschoolers who have just graduated from board books.
- Bright green and blue branding clearly identifies the entire Rookie Preschool line; each level of Rookie books will each carry its own distinctive color pattern
- Each My First Rookie Reader addresses 1 of 5 essential curriculum themes: self; home/family; neighborhood; wider world; and readiness concepts
- Beyond its main curriculum theme, each book offers secondary learning topics to use with preschoolers upon subsequent readings
- At the end of each book is a parent note with suggested activites linked to the story and its theme