Will Bernard the bun find sweet freedom - or end up in a sticky situation? On a little white plate in a BAKER'S SHOP sat Bernard the bun - with a cherry on top. He was squidgy and soft, sugared and spiced, perfectly round and perfectly iced. Bernard isn't like other buns. He's brave, he's fierce, he's going on the run! But life outside the bakery is full of dangers for a yummy treat like him - especially at tea time . . . A deliciously hilarious picture book for children who love to laugh Bestselling author Smriti Halls and superstar illustrator Chris Jevons join forces for this laugh-out-loud tale Perfect for fans of SUPERPOOP

A joyful, empowering call to be the hero of your OWN story! A girl opens up a book looking for the story that's perfect for HER and tumbles inside. But Goldilocks is not her story, and Jack and the Beanstalk is not her story and Little Red Riding Hood is not her story... There's only one thing for it: she's going to have to write her own story - and the hero will be HER. A celebration of the stories we ALL love and the stories we are yet to write, this vivid, irresistible picture book introduces the terrific new partnership of Smriti Halls (bestselling author of I'm Sticking with You illustrated by Steve Small and Rain Before Rainbows illustrated by David Litchfield) and Erika Meza (award-winning illustrator of My Two Border Towns written by David Bowles). Also by Smriti Halls and published by Simon & Schuster: I'm Sticking With You I'm Sticking With You Too

Shortlisted for Oscar's Book Prize 2021 Shortlisted for Children's Illustrated Book of the Year at The British Book Awards 2021 'Comical, bold ... tender' - The Sunday Times 'A lovely book to cuddle up with' - Guardian 'Has future classic stamped all over it' - Daily Mail Wherever you're going, I'm going too. Whatever you're doing, I'm sticking with you. It's wonderful to have good friends to see you through the good times and the bad. But sometimes, friends can also be a bit . . . well . . . overbearing. This gorgeously funny, feel-good picture book about everything that friendship can be is now available in an irresistible board book format. 'A wonderful, warm bear-hug of a story with sumptuous illustrations. A modern classic.' - Jim Field, illustrator of Oi Frog' More 'I'm Sticking With You' stories: I'm Sticking With You Too Let's Stick Together  

  A beautiful tale about unlikely friendship and how its power can help you to be braver than you think. Little Hoot doesn't like the rain. Little Hoot doesn't like the storm. She never leaves home, a place that is safe and warm. But when Hoot meets a brave little mouse, she finds herself on an unexpected adventure after all - one of friendship, feathers and finding her wings. Can Little Hoot find the strength to be brave when Momo needs her most. . .? A reassuring text about welcoming new experiences and adventures Warm and heartfelt rhyme throughout by bestselling picture book author Smriti Halls Perfectly paired with stunning artwork by Lucy Fleming

A fantastic rhyming story by Smriti Halls (I'm Sticking With You and Rain Before Rainbows), with dynamic illustrations from Richard Merritt (The Dinosaur Department Store), about discovering grit and building determination. Diplodocus Dinah is BRILLIANT at everything. There's nothing she can't do and no competition she can't win! But what happens when the Surfing Contest comes to Dino Town and Dinah discovers that surfing is something she just can’t dino-do! For the first time ever Dinah doesn’t come first. Will she be distraught? Or will she discover that there's more to having fun than winning? An encouraging and inspiring story, packed with hidden humour, that's perfect for fans of Giles Andreae's Giraffes Can't Dance. PRAISE FOR DINOS DON'T GIVE UP!: "Halls’ gentle rhyming text makes sure to celebrate Dinah for all her wonderful qualities, and remind us that all we need when the going gets tough is a hug and a bit of encouragement . . . Richard Merritt’s bright, eye-catching illustrations make a jolly and sweet, summery book with a kind message about resilience and caring." – BookTrust

A joyful tale about acceptance and belonging from the creators of international sensation, I'm Sticking with You! Shortlisted for Oscar's Book Prize 2022 Praise for I'm Sticking with You: 'A wonderful, warm bear-hug of a story with sumptuous illustrations. A modern classic.' - Jim Field, illustrator of Oi Frog and The Lion Inside. 'Deftly humorous images and warmly rhyming text make for a lovely book to cuddle up with.' The Guardian Much-loved characters Bear and Squirrel are back! And they've found the perfect rhythm for their friendship. Until, that is, Chicken turns up... She wants in! But how will Bear and Squirrel feel about accepting a new friend? Will they come to see that some things work out when we do them together. That two can be good...but three can be BETTER? This beautifully written, gorgeously illustrated follow-up to the bestselling I'm Sticking with You is the perfect book for examining how, even if new friends might disrupt the rhythm at first, the sense of belonging that friendship can bring has the potential to make your heart sing!

Have you ever wondered who gives the very BEST hug? The kind that feels just right? Get ready to join us on a mission to find the PERFECT hug. From bear hugs to koala cuddles, hippo huddles to walrus wiggles, penguin pecks to porcupine prickles, there are a LOT of hugs to choose from. But sometimes, the very best hug is the one that comes from the people you love most. Full of chaotic animal cuddles, this irresistible story from award-winning author Smriti Halls is perfect for sharing and reading aloud. Warning: You may want to hug this book!

A joyful, humorous rhyming tale about how friends lift each other up, from the creators of the internationally bestselling I'm Sticking With You and I'm Sticking With You Too. Much-loved characters Bear and Squirrel are back and it's time to party! Squirrel is the expert at throwing parties and knows exactly what to do to make this the biggest and best EVER, but Bear isn't so sure and is feeling a bit shy. Can the two friends find a way to work through their worries and wobbles and stick together? This beautifully written, gorgeously illustrated new I'm Sticking With You story is the perfect book for showing how you're never truly lost when you have a great friend by your side. Praise for I'm Sticking With You: "Gloriously illustrated, with a captivating rhyme and rhythm, this celebration of friendship is as relevant to adults as children and has future classic stamped all over it" Daily Mail "Deftly humorous images and warmly rhyming text make for a lovely book to cuddle up with" The Guardian "With comical, bold images, this rhyming picturebook is a timely, tender reminder that if sometimes we need a bit of space from our loved ones, it doesn't mean we love them any the less" The Sunday Times Also by Smriti Halls and Steve Small: I'm Sticking With You I'm Sticking With You Too

Shortlisted for Oscar's Book Prize 2021 Shortlisted for Children's Illustrated Book of the Year at The British Book Awards 2021 'A wonderful, warm bear-hug of a story with sumptuous illustrations. A modern classic.' - Jim Field, illustrator of Oi Frog Wherever you're going, I'm going too. Whatever you're doing, I'm sticking with you. It's wonderful to have good friends to see you through the good times and the bad. But sometimes, friends can also be a bit . . . well . . . overbearing. This completely irresistible rhyming text by Smriti Halls is perfectly complemented by artwork from fantastic new picture book illustrator, Steve Small.

Who Do You Think You Are? meets You Choose! in this inclusive picture book that opens up discussions about what makes us who we are. Perfect for ages 3+, this is a joyful celebration of all the pieces, places and people that make us who we are. It is a wonderful way to get children thinking about and learning about their own families, and also opening up discussions about all of the other pieces that come together to make us all unique: from our friends and food we eat, to activities we get up to and the places we go. Children will enjoy finding out more about themselves and their families, and thinking about other families and friends who are similar or different to their own. How do you do! Have you come far? WHO DO YOU ACTUALLY THINK THAT YOU ARE? What’s going on? What’s this about? Just turn the page, we’re going to find out! Turn the pages of this book and discover all the things that make you YOU! Smriti Halls is published in over 30 languages and has written several award winning picture books. Shortlisted for Children's Illustrated Book of the Year and The British Book Awards 2021.

An uplifting, stunningly beautiful book about optimism in the darkest of places.

A girl and her companion fox travel together from a place of loss and despair, through uncertain times, towards the hope of colour, light and life. Along the way, they find friends to guide and support them. Together, they build a glorious future and discover there is a way out of the darkness, into the light of the rainbow. A book with immense hope at its heart, this is a positive message for anyone who’s ever gone through a tough time.

A joyful, empowering call to be the hero of your OWN story! A girl opens up a book looking for the story that's perfect for HER and tumbles inside. But Goldilocks is not her story, and Jack and the Beanstalk is not her story and Little Red Riding Hood is not her story... There's only one thing for it: she's going to have to write her own story - and the hero will be HER. A celebration of the stories we ALL love and the stories we are yet to write, this vivid, irresistible picture book introduces the terrific new partnership of Smriti Halls (bestselling author of I'm Sticking with You illustrated by Steve Small and Rain Before Rainbows illustrated by David Litchfield) and Erika Meza (award-winning illustrator of My Two Border Towns written by David Bowles). Also by Smriti Halls and published by Simon & Schuster: I'm Sticking With You I'm Sticking With You Too

A joyful, humorous rhyming tale about how friends lift each other up, from the creators of the internationally bestselling I'm Sticking With You and I'm Sticking With You Too. Much-loved characters Bear and Squirrel are back and it's time to party! Squirrel is the expert at throwing parties and knows exactly what to do to make this the biggest and best EVER, but Bear isn't so sure and is feeling a bit shy. Can the two friends find a way to work through their worries and wobbles and stick together? This beautifully written, gorgeously illustrated new I'm Sticking With You story is the perfect book for showing how you're never truly lost when you have a great friend by your side. Praise for I'm Sticking With You: "Gloriously illustrated, with a captivating rhyme and rhythm, this celebration of friendship is as relevant to adults as children and has future classic stamped all over it" Daily Mail "Deftly humorous images and warmly rhyming text make for a lovely book to cuddle up with" The Guardian "With comical, bold images, this rhyming picturebook is a timely, tender reminder that if sometimes we need a bit of space from our loved ones, it doesn't mean we love them any the less" The Sunday Times Also by Smriti Halls and Steve Small: I'm Sticking With You I'm Sticking With You Too

A funny, silly and hugely topical picture book that is perfect for inspiring the next Greta Thunberg or David Attenborough. This accessible call to action helps raise awareness about the world's climate crisis and is perfect for introducing little ones aged 3+ to the issues affecting our planet. What if . . . There was an elephant in your kitchen, A tiger on your loo, A gorilla in your bedroom, Whatever would you do? When wild animals move into Rafi's house, he needs to figure out a BIG PLAN to get them back to their own homes. This is a positive, empowering and fun picture book about taking care of the planet.

Guess who's getting dressed ... is it you? Who's put on some stripy socks? Is it reindeer? No, it's Fox! Who's put on this spotty coat? Is it Cat? No, it's Goat! A brilliantly interactive, stylish, young and fun Guess Who board book from beloved storyteller Smriti Halls who brings wit and warmth to very young children's daily routine of getting dressed. With different animals cleverly disguised on each spread and a mirror at the end, young children will love the surprise each turn of the page holds. This bold and colourful book is sure to become a fast favourite.

It's time to get a pet! Will Mabel find the perfect one for her family? Hooray! Mabel and her family are getting a pet! There's no time to lose! But which kind of animal should they choose? Not the snake - it's too scary. The elephant's too big. The worms are too wriggly and the hyena too giggly. Then Mabel has the perfect idea. But will her family agree? A laugh-out-loud rhyming story about finding the perfect pet - with plenty of hilarious twists along the way.

Shortlisted for The Little Rebels Children's Book Award 2020! There was once a farm where all the animals were friends. Together they looked after the farm and each other. It wasn't perfect and they didn't always agree (animals almost never do). But the Geese have hatched a plan to leave the farm... will life be perfect for them now? A powerful modern-day fable for our times told with humour and warmth, and most importantly, hope. A story of building bridges not barriers, respect not resentment and of finding friendship, not fear. 'The Little Island eloquently illustrates the pitfalls of isolation... Clear, comic and ending on a hopeful note' Guardian 'Animal Farm for our times... a little island of sanity in the rising tide of insanity around us' Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo 'An allegory with a 'better together' theme' Sunday Times, Best Children's Books of 2019 'An elegantly written fable about division, with serious soul.' Sally Phillips 'I love it.,. the overall message is hope and the power of togetherness which is a lesson that many adults could do with hearing.' Dom Joly

From the creators of Rain Before Rainbows comes a beautiful book that lights a path for all those who dare to dream of peace. A happy band of friends journey together, but dark clouds threaten their friendship and they lose their way in a story that starts in the safety of the happy and familiar, then goes on to explore the difficulty of discord and hurt; what it means to lose and find peace again; the bravery it takes to be a peace-maker; and the jubilance that peace ushers in. From smiles to small gestures, to natural beauty, we discover that while peace isn’t always easy to find, it makes love and friendship whole.

It's time to get a pet! Will Mabel find the perfect one for her family? Hooray! Mabel and her family are getting a pet! There's no time to lose! But which kind of animal should they choose? Not the snake - it's too scary. The elephant's too big. The worms are too wriggly and the hyena too giggly. Then Mabel has the perfect idea. But will her family agree? A laugh-out-loud rhyming story about finding the perfect pet - with plenty of hilarious twists along the way.

Laugh in surprise when you find out which animals are going to sleep behind the flaps! Can you guess? Who’s that snoring by the log? Is it Duck? No! It’s Frog! A brilliantly interactive, stylish, young and fun Guess Who board book from beloved storyteller Smriti Halls who brings wit and warmth to very young children's daily routine of going to sleep. With different animals cleverly disguised on each spread and a mirror at the end, young children will love the surprise each turn of the page holds. This bold and colourful book is sure to become a fast family favourite.

Enjoy all the animals' colours - but watch out for spider Jack leaping out with his black legs! Show us your tail, Foxy Fred! Here it is, look it's RED! From duck's brown feathers to donkey's white teeth, from macaw's purple feathers to fish's yellow fins, each animal has a special colour to show off. But what happens when spider Jack waggles his legs? They're very long and very black... will you run away and not come back? Featuring a surprise pop-out at the end, with rounded corners and sturdy pages perfect for tiny hands, this rhythmic, rhyming text combined with gorgeous simple artwork will have little ones laughing with joy.

Norman and Doris the Dragon get ready for the big joust - but Norman's silly stories land him in trouble again in this brilliantly funny adventure, perfect for children learning to read. There's going to be a jousting contest at Creaky Castle - Norman and Doris the Dragon can't wait! But when Norman starts telling silly stories to the knights taking part, he ends up in real trouble - he's going to need to learn how to joust! The Reading Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read. It features well-loved authors, classic characters and favourite topics, so that children will find something to excite and engage them in every title they pick up. It's the first step towards a lasting love of reading. Level 2 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for readers who are growing in confidence and are beginning to enjoy longer stories. Clear type Up to 8 lines per page Bright, appealing pictures for added interest A variety of sentence structures A wider range of vocabulary Strong themes and characters to discuss All Reading Ladder titles are developed with a leading literacy consultant, making them perfect for use in schools and for parents keen to support their children's reading. Book band: Purple

A charmingly funny picture book that celebrates the unconditional love a family has for their slurpy, burpy and boisterous new baby! Smriti was inspired to write Our Gorgeous Baby after reading Shakespeare’s Sonnet 130. With lyrical humour the story reflects the routine chaos a new baby brings upon a family and – in so doing – shows that even the slurpiest, burpiest, noisiest, smelliest and messiest of babies (multiple night-time wakings included) is no challenge whatsoever to the unbreakable bond and endless and unconditional love, care and affection a family has for their gorgeous baby.

A joyful tale about acceptance and belonging from the creators of international sensation, I'm Sticking with You! Shortlisted for Oscar's Book Prize 2022 Praise for I'm Sticking with You: 'A wonderful, warm bear-hug of a story with sumptuous illustrations. A modern classic.' - Jim Field, illustrator of Oi Frog and The Lion Inside. 'Deftly humorous images and warmly rhyming text make for a lovely book to cuddle up with.' The Guardian Much-loved characters Bear and Squirrel are back! And they've found the perfect rhythm for their friendship. Until, that is, Chicken turns up... She wants in! But how will Bear and Squirrel feel about accepting a new friend? Will they come to see that some things work out when we do them together. That two can be good...but three can be BETTER? This beautifully written, gorgeously illustrated follow-up to the bestselling I'm Sticking with You is the perfect book for examining how, even if new friends might disrupt the rhythm at first, the sense of belonging that friendship can bring has the potential to make your heart sing!