Layla the Inventor wasn't tired enough for bed.So she sat up in her science lab, inventing things instead! What does Layla invent? A robot, of course! It's so much fun to do the robot dance together! And it'll be even MORE fun with another robot - so Lola and her new friend decide to make one. But when Layla and her robot friends make a third robot, everything starts to go wrong . . . Can Layla use her skills to fix him - and get everyone safely tucked up in time for bed? Count down to bedtime with this...

Travel the globe in this inspiring journey through the animal kingdom. A Song of Gladness is a timely reminder of the beauty and importance of the natural world from two of today's most celebrated children's book creators.From a blackbird in a Devon garden to leopards in the African savanna, hibernating bears and chimpanzees high in the forest canopy, A Song of Gladness reminds us all of our connection with nature, and with each other, and the urgent need for us to join together in caring for the planet and every creature in it.Former Children's Laureate and CILIP Carnegie Medal winner Sir Michael Morpurgo's...

A Stone Sat Still tells the story of a seemingly ordinary rock—but to the animals that use it, it is a resting place, a kitchen, a safe haven...even an entire world.This is a gorgeous exploration of perspective, perception, and the passage of time, with an underlying environmental message that is timely and poignant.• Filled with stunning illustrations in cut paper, pencil, collage, and paint• Soothing rhythms invite reading aloud and bedtime snuggles• Introduces concepts like color, size, function, and time in a way that is easily understandable and teachable for childrenWith a rhythmic, calming narrative about the stone and its place...

Take a stroll through the seasons! From bright spring blossoms to colourful autumn leaves, follow the wonderful changes that each season brings.This beautifully illustrated picture book shows the glorious nature of spring greenery, dazzling summer sunshine, vibrant autumn leaves and sparkling winter snow. Follow the journey of a young boy and girl as they stroll through wind, rain, sunshine and snow to explore the wonderful changes that each season brings. The eye-poppingly colourful digital illustration style will explain the scientific concepts while the light and fun text style will make these books real home and classroom favourites.

Like her classmates, builder Iggy and inventor Rosie, scientist Ada, has a boundless imagination and has always been hopelessly curious. Why are there pointy things stuck to a rose? Why are there hairs growing inside your nose? When her house fills with a horrific, toe-curling smell, Ada knows it’s up to her to find the source. Not afraid of failure, she embarks on a fact-finding mission and conducts scientific experiments, all in the name of discovery. But, this time, her experiments lead to even more stink and get her into trouble! Inspired by real-life makers such as Ada Lovelace and Marie...

No matter how you start your day,What you wear when you play,Or if you come from far away,All are welcome here.Follow a group of children through a day in their school, where everyone is welcome. A school where children in patkas, hijabs, baseball caps and yarmulkes play side by side. A school where students grow and learn from each other's traditions. A school where diversity is a strength.Warm and inspiring, All Are Welcome lets young children know that no matter what, they have a place, they have a space, and they are welcome in their school. Engaging lyrical text and bright, accessible...

Friends Art and Max both love painting; Max is just a beginner and his experiments to get it right take the two friends on some delightful adventures through colour and line as he tries to find out exactly what he wants to paint – and how he’ll do it! Award-winning illustrator David Wiesner celebrates different kinds of creativity in this beautifully illustrated and wittily observed story of friendship.

Cheetah always wants to win - no matter what it takes. But when his friends no longer want to play with him, he decides to look at his behaviour and start playing more nicely. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to what fair play is, and help them understand the importance of being a good sport. 3 - 7 Years

Croc can never wait for anything - he's alway interrupting, rushes everything and he can never wait to take his turn. Can he learn to slow down and be a little more patient? This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to being patient, and help them understand the importance of waiting their turn. 3 - 7 Years

Elephant hates sharing anything. When Gran gives him a bat and ball set, he finds it impossible to play by himself. He needs to find friends to play with. But will anyone want to join his game? 3 - 7 Years

Flamingo finds everything frightening and it stops him from joining in sometimes. With a little help from his friends, he finds a way to be braver and face his fears.This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to being brave, and help them find ways to overcome their fears. 3 - 7 Years

When Leopard arrives at Jungle School, Giraffe doesn't want to include him and tries to exclude him from joining in. So when Leopard has a birthday party he doesn't invite Giraffe, even though he has invited all his friends. Slowly Giraffe begins to understand how Leopard must have felt when he started school. Can the two of them learn to become friends after all? 3 - 7 Years

Hippo is having a bad day. It all started when he missed his breakfast. He can't concentrate in class and his tummy won't stop rumbling. And when he sees Mrs Croc's special chocolate cake, he can't resist. Now somebody else is getting the blame for eating it. Will Hippo do the right thing and tell the truth and make amends for what he's done? 3 - 7 Years

Kiwi is always messy. He never tidies his things away at home or at school. But when his friends say they don't want him to sit at their table anymore, Kiwi is upset. Can he start looking after his things and cleaning up after himself? This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the consequences of being messy. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children understand their behaviour. Kiwi Tidies Up offers a gentle introduction to the concept of cleaning up and looking after things for young children.

This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to choices, and helps them find ways to make decisions and understand consequences. 3 - 7 Years

Nothing is going well for Lemur. It starts with the wrong cereal at breakfast time and just keeps getting worse. But Lemur doesn't enjoy feeling upset or cross about everything. Can she start trying to make the best of things? This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to disappointment. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children understand their feelings and behaviour. Lemur Feels Let Down offers a gentle introduction to the concept of disappointment for young children, helping them find ways to recognise and overcome their disappointed...

Lion is off on a school trip to Jungle Land - the most exciting theme park EVER! He should be thrilled, but he cannot stop worrying and it's ruining the trip for him. Can Miss Bird and his friends help him to relax and have fun? 3 - 7 Years

Llama thinks it is funny to tease others. He whispers about them and makes fun of them. But when his friends say they don't want to play with him any more, Llama is upset. Can he start treating others more kindly? This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to teasing, and help them find ways to build empathy. 3 - 7 Years

Monkey is so excited about a go-kart race that he doesn't listen to any of the instructions. He doesn't stop to check his kart and he nearly ruins the race for all the animals. Can Monkey learn to listen and pay attention or will the race be abandoned for good? 3 - 7 Years

Panda often feels jealous. She is jealous of her brother and sister, and of things others can do that she can't. But when her jealousy makes her unkind, and her friends say they don't want to play with her, Panda is upset. Can she overcome her jealousy and start to feel happier? This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to feelings of jealousy. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children understand their behaviour. Panda Feels Jealous offers a gentle introduction to the concept of jealousy, and being...

Sloth is very lazy. He just can't be bothered to clean up after himself or help out at home. At school, he is too lazy to take care with his work or join in with games. Can Sloth learn that helping others and being busy can be fun? 3 - 7 Years

Tiger is in a terrible mood. He has been angry with everyone all day. Then Monkey accidentally chooses the book that Tiger wanted and Tiger has a full blown tantrum in the library. How can Miss Bird help Tiger to manage his anger, and how can he make up with his friends? 3 - 7 Years

Turtle has a beautiful singing voice, but she feels far to shy to enter the talent show at school. By talking to her friends about it, she develops a way to overcome her shyness in a way that works for her. 3 - 7 Years

Wolf never thinks about other people. He doesn’t share toys, and he doesn’t care when Hippo is hurt. But when his friends get cross with him, Wolf is upset. Can he start thinking of others?This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the concept of empathy and thinking about other people. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children understand their behaviour.Wolf Thinks of Others offers a gentle introduction to the concept of empathy and thinking of others for young children.

Zebra often worries about things. She worries whether she will cope if things don't go to plan. Then, when she is out on a canoeing trip, she really does need to find a way to manage her worries and work out a solution. Will she be able to cope? This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the concept of resilience, giving them tools to help them cope in everyday situations. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children understand their behaviour. Zebra Can Cope offers a gentle...

I have big feelings.  You have them too. How can I help? What can we do?Follow a group of children through a day in their neighborhood, as they play together and navigate the BIG feelings that we all experience.What should we do when things don't go to plan? We may feel angry, frustrated or overwhelmed; we may feel hopeful, tired or even . . . inspired. No matter how we're feeling or how different we are, it's never too late to talk things through and learn to see the world from another point of view.Warm and inspiring, this uplifting picture book...

Everyone has to brush their teeth, wash their hair and go to bed sometime - even dinosaurs! Mum is trying to get her rather lively dino-obsessed child ready for bed, but this little boy won’t go easy … he’s got a dinosaur-themed comeback (and a ROARY action) for everything!  Dinosaurs don't have to eat all their dinner, wash their hair or brush their teeth ... so why should he? And as bedtime beckons, the little boy gets more and more lost in his imaginative world… Will mum ever get him to close his eyes? With exuberant, hilarious dinosaur art from shining illustration talent, Nikki Dyson,...

Doug doesn't like hugs. He thinks hugs are too squeezy, too squashy, too squooshy, too smooshy. He doesn't like hello hugs or goodbye hugs, game-winning home run hugs or dropped ice cream cone hugs, and he definitely doesn't like birthday hugs.  He'd much rather give a high five--or a low five, a side five, a double five, or a spinny five. Yup, some people love hugs; other people don't. So how can you tell if someone likes hugs or not? There's only one way to find out: Ask! Because everybody gets to decide for themselves whether they want a hug...

Giraffe is not feeling well. She has a hot head and a sore throat. Mum says Giraffe will need to visit the doctor. Giraffe feels nervous, but the doctor is very gentle and she is soon feeling better. Giraffe Goes to the Doctor offers a gentle introduction to the experience of visiting the doctor for young children. 3 - 7 Years

Hippo Rides a Bike offers a gentle introduction to the experience of learning to ride a bike for young children.When Hippo gets a new bike for his birthday, he is sure he will be able to ride it straight away. But it isn’t as easy as he thought it would be, and he gets very frustrated! Aunty Hippo helps him to keep trying and not give up.This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of learning how to ride a bike. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to...

Elephant loves seeing his friends and making new friends. He has lots of tips for how to be a good friend. This beautiful story covers topics such as empathy, saying sorry and listening.The Healthy Habits series, for children aged 4 plus, features key information about how to stay healthy in mind and body simply told and brought to life through a relatable animal guide alongside bright and gently humorous illustrations. The books have lots of good advice for children and a little bit of learning about the animal world, to keep things interesting for young animal lovers.

Kangaroo and his family love keeping fit. This book follows a day in the life of the kangaroos to find out how keeping fit helps them. Information includes the different types of exercise children can try and how to exercise safely.The Healthy Habits series for children aged 4 plus, features key information about how to stay healthy in mind and body, simply told and brought to life through a relatable animal guide alongside bright and gently humorous illustrations. The books have lots of good advice for children and a little bit of learning about the animal world, to keep things interesting for...

Koala likes to sleep all day - he knows the sleep will give him the energy he needs to move around at night, when its cool. This book follows the story of a sleepy koala , but it provides lots of advice on sleep for its human readers. Topics include why sleep is important and gives some hints and tips on how to have a good night's sleep.The Healthy Habits series for children aged 4 plus, features key information about how to stay healthy in mind and body, simply told and brought to life through a relatable animal guide alongside bright and gently humorous...

Lemur loves to eat lots of different foods with the rest of his troop. Lemur provides lots of advice on healthy eating. Topics include eating together, the importance of breakfast, how to eat a balanced diet and snacks and sugary foods.The Healthy Habits series for children aged 4 plus, features key information about how to stay healthy in mind and body, simply told and brought to life through a relatable animal guide alongside bright and gently humorous illustrations. The books have lots of good advice for children and a little bit of learning about the animal world, to keep things interesting for...

Leopard spends around half the time she is awake making sure her cubs are clean. This book follows the story of leopard and her cubs and how they keep clean, but it provides lots of advice on keeping clean for its human readers. Topics include when and how to wash hands, and keeping your hair and teeth clean.The Healthy Habits series for children aged 4 plus, features key information about how to stay healthy in mind and body, simply told and brought to life through a relatable animal guide alongside bright and gently humorous illustrations. The books have lots of good advice...

Spend a day in the forest with Sloth and find out how she keeps so calm! This book has lots of advice on managing emotions and staying calm. Topics include doing one thing at a time, getting enough rest, exercising and asking others for help. The Healthy Habits series for children aged 4 plus, features key information about how to stay healthy in mind and body, simply told and brought to life through a relatable animal guide alongside bright and gently humorous illustrations. The books have lots of good advice for children and a little bit of learning about the animal world, to...

Some kids sculpt sandcastles. Some make mud pies. Some construct great block towers. But none are better at building than Iggy Peck, who once erected a life-size replica of the Great Sphinx on his front lawn! It’s too bad that few people appreciate Iggy’s talent—certainly not his second-grade teacher, Miss Lila Greer. It looks as if Iggy will have to trade in his T-square for a box of crayons . . . until a fateful field trip proves just how useful a master builder can be. Both parents and children will love Iggy Peck, Architect, a fun-filled, inspiring, colorful New York Times bestselling picture...

Starting school can be a great adventure, but it can make you feel a bit nervous too. This is the perfect book to reassure any new school-starter. What will school be like? What will we do there? What if I miss Mummy? Do I have to go? Jane Porter answers all of these questions and more in this warm, witty and reassuring book for young children that explores everything they'll need to know before starting school. Marley, Maya, Theo, Akiko, Ella and Zakir are all getting ready to start school. Why not come along with them and see what it’s...

When a little girl loses her fox toy, she discovers it's been taken by a real-life fox cub, but the real fox cub is lost too - can she help it find its way home, with the help of some other woodland creatures? Join Kate on her adventure, as she explores the countryside near her home. Outdoor play is very important for children's wellbeing, immunity development and mental health, and Carolina's gorgeous artwork will encourage children to play outdoors and to engage with the natural world around them. A heartfelt story about family, exploration and celebrating the great outdoors from...

Armadillos sit on pillows, bunnies sit on honey and cheetahs sit on fajitas...Let Frog, Dog and Cat guide you through the alphabet from Aardvark to Zebra in this hilarious new picture book from the creators of Oi Frog!  With a special fold-out surprise!The laughter never ends with Oi Frog and Friends!

A brilliant rhyming read-aloud text, jam-packed with animals and silliness - perfect for children and parents alike.According to Frog ...Cats sit on gnats,Dogs sit on logs,Raccoons sit on macaroons,Armadillos sit on pillows andChicks sit on bricks.But wait! Cat doesn't like sitting on gnats, they keep biting his bottom! Will Frog and Dog help him change the rules? 3 - 7 Years Lots of Laughs

Dog is looking after some puppies. Quite a few puppies, actually, and none of them will sit! Not even on guppies, like they're supposed to! They're getting a little out of hand - but luckily Frog's got a cunning plan . . . Another brilliantly funny, rhyming read-aloud picture book, jam-packed with cute puppies and silliness, from the bestselling, multi-award-winning creators of Oi Frog!

Daisy is moving to a new house and a new school. She is worried. What if she doesn't like her new neighbours or teacher? What if her cat runs away? Can Grandpa help her feel less worried? This series introduces young children to different aspects of our emotions and behaviour. A fictional story is backed up by suggestions for activities and ideas to talk about, while a wordless storyboard encourages children to tell another story. 3 - 9 Years

George thinks rules are silly. When Jenny comes to babysit, George refuses to keep to the rules. But that makes playing dangerous and not fun at all! Can George learn why rules are important?This series introduces young children to different aspects of our emotions and behaviour. A fictional story is backed up by suggestions for activities and ideas to talk about, while a wordless storyboard encourages children to tell another story. 3 - 9 Years

Sam is having a bad day and nothing is going right. Dad is too busy to play with him, he doesn't like his lunch and he doesn't enjoy Archie's party. Can Aunt Jen help him to stop feeling so angryThis series introduces young children to different aspects of our emotions and behaviour. A fictional story is backed up by suggestions for activities and ideas to talk about. 3 - 9 Years

Bella always needs to win - no matter what. She gets really cross if she is beaten at any game, and she is never gracious in defeat. If she isn't winning, she would rather give up than carry on trying. When Bella struggles in the den-building competition, she would much rather give up and not take part. But can she learn to keep going and do her best, and be a good sport to the winner? A gentle picture book that examines the issues of competitiveness, frustration, patience and resilience in a reassuring way - perfect for young children who...

Ben's friends aren't happy. Amir has broken his best truck. Mick took Tim's football without asking, and Molly has lost her dog. How can Ben make his friends feel better?This series introduces young children to different aspects of our emotions and behaviour. A fictional story is backed up by suggestions for activities and ideas to talk about. 3 - 9 Years

Jack is having a sleepover at his house. But the boys hear noises and they get very scared! Jack's big sister Ellie says she gets scared sometimes as well. Perhaps Dad can make them all feel better? This series introduces young children to different aspects of our emotions and behaviour. A fictional story is backed up by suggestions for activities and ideas to talk about. 3 - 9 Years