The astounding true story of Sergeant Stubby, the dog who served in the First World War, brought to life by award-winning master storyteller Michael Foreman.Stubby was a brave soldier, a loyal friend... and a dog. From an army training camp to the trenches in France, this is the incredible true story of Sergeant Stubby, the dog who served bravely in the First World War, sniffing out gas attacks, catching spies and winning the hearts of his fellow soldiers.

Beloved storyteller Kate DiCamillo and cartoonist Harry Bliss introduce some delightfully doggy dogs in a warm, funny tale of a timid pup who needs a friend.Rosie is a good dog and a faithful companion to her owner, George. She likes taking walks with George and looking at the clouds together. But the closest she comes to another dog is when she encounters her reflection in her empty dog bowl, and sometimes that makes Rosie feel lonely.One day George decides to try taking Rosie to the dog park, but the park is full of dogs that Rosie doesn’t know, which makes...

What better way for Bear to say thanks and enjoy the company of his friends then over a nice big dinner! Bear decides to throw a feast. One-by-one, Bear's friends show up with different platters of delicious food to share. There's just one problem. Bear's cupboards are bare! What is he to do?Karma Wilson's playful text and Jane Chapman's delightful illustrations bring to life this celebration of family and friendship. Young readers will delight in discovering the special gift Bear has to share and rejoice in all of the wonderful things we have to be thankful for. 3 -7 Years

Dave is a great big ol' greedy guts. He loves his dinners. One unfortunate day, after eating a bit too much, he gets stuck in his cat flap. How will he escape? The answer will have you rolling around the floor with laughter. 'A simple story brilliantly told, with a hilarious conclusion.' The Bookbag'I laughed so much I farted!' Edward, aged 6 3 - 7 Years

Daisy's mum and dad are always too busy to listen to a word that she says, so when, one day, she tells them that a big purple rhino has just walked into the house and taken a chomp of her pancake, guess what? That's right - nobody listens! But there's a surprise in store for Mum and Dad when they discover that a big purple rhino has gone missing from the zoo. Perhaps they should have taken more notice of what Daisy had to say. Kids will love this funny story about a little girl and her most unlikely new...

Young children will love meeting all their favourite sea creatures in this lively picture book packed with snapping sharks, colourful octopuses, gliding whales, playful seals and lots more!

Bear was friendly, Bear was sweet, The nicest bear you'd ever meet! With little paws and little feet, And a very BIG bear bottom! Poor Bear! His bottom is causing chaos...Bump! Crash! Splat! Soon Bear is in great big trouble! Can he ever make it up to his friends? A hilarious story of bottoms, bears and animal friends that will have children giggling at Bear's bottom-based mishaps.

Join Luna and Finn at the Art Gallery and step inside famous works of art by Van Gogh, Damien Hirst, Henri Matisse, Andy Warhol and many more! Finn doesn't recognize his own family in the art he sees... but maybe all he needs is a good friend. In this follow-up to Luna Loves Library Day, we meet Luna’s mom, celebrate great art, great friendships, and learn that not all families are the same. 

When Luna dances, she feels like the world's volume turns up, like all colors brighten, like sunlight sparkles behind every cloud. But when she takes her dance exam she ducks, dives, spins and... falls. Luna thinks she can't be a real dancer now. Can Luna's family convince her otherwise? Discover the joy of dancing and the importance of family, whatever your culture, ability or style with Luna!

Bold lions love roar, roar, roaring, While cubs play - racing, chasing . . . Young children will love meeting all the wild and wonderful animals in this fun-packed picture-book safari, with galloping zebras, prowling tigers, water-squirting elephants, jumping kangaroos and more! With bright, bold artwork and bouncy rhyming text. 3 - 7 Years

The Mr Men will help you show your brother just how much he means to you. Whether your brother's fun games and tickles make you happy or his cheeky tricks make you giggle, he's always there to make life more fun. Mr Tickle, Happy, Mischief and lots more Mr Men friends are here to show your brother how much you love him. Children can also add their own words to the story to make it a really fun gift.   3 - 7 Years

The Little Miss will help you show your sister just how special she is to you.  Whether your sister is making you laugh with funny jokes or telling fantastically silly stories, she is always there to brighten up your day. With the help of Little Miss Chatterbox, Twins, Hug and lots more, you can show your sister how much you love her with this book, the perfect gift for any sister.  Children can also add their own words to the story to make it a really personal gift. 3 - 7 Years

Things can get a bit messy when you try to wash a woolly mammoth. Follow this step-by-step guide to successfully clean up your hairy friend. Be forewarned! A mammoth's tummy is terribly tickly. Young readers and parents alike will appreciate this hilarious bath time adventure in How to Wash a Woolly Mammoth.

A rhythmic, read-aloud picture book. Perfect for little dinosaur fans!Mighty Tyrannosaurus loved stomp, stomp, stomping. Gigantic legs striding, enormous jaws opening... So stomp, Tyrannosaurus, stomp! Meet a different dinosaur on each page, in this bright, bold picture book. Just right for sharing together. Little ones will love looking at the colourful pictures and joining in with all the great sound and action words!

This big, beautiful and brilliantly creative story takes children on an adventure through the oceans. Memorable animal characters present intriguing information and the bright illustrations are crammed with inventive details. At the back of the book readers will find a checklist of animals to spot and a map to log their journey.

A journey, in search of home... This beautifully made hardback celebrates the work of over 100 animators across two years of production - with Charlie's distinctive illustrations brought to life in full colour with hand-drawn traditional animation and accompanying hand-written script. "I made a film with some friends about a boy, a mole, a fox and a horse - their journey together and the boy's search for home. I hope this book gives you courage and makes you feel loved." - Love Charlie x

Snorghs don’t have visitors. Snorghs don’t share soup. And Snorghs most definitely DO NOT like adventures. But then a bedraggled sailor arrives telling exciting stories of exotic lands – and the Snorgh finds himself going on an adventure after all. A poignant and witty story about an unlikely friendship; a surprising journey – and the discovery that we can all do the most amazing things, if we only dare to. 

Nestled in a little nook in an old oak tree is a tiny girl named Ella. Ella loves light, but must be sure to avoid the sun because of her delicate wings. Flittering about at night, she collects light from everything that glows and glimmers in the darkness, always making sure to share the light she gathers with those who need it most. Until one day, when her animal friends decide it’s their turn to give back—with a creative plan that just may make Ella’s dream of seeing the sun come true.  New York Times best-selling illustrator Lucy Fleming’s author-illustrator debut...

Little Snoring. Scratchy Bottom. Nowhere. Nowhere Else. You Live Where?! It's the first day of the holiday and down by the pool the birds are getting to know each other. But as they soon discover, they all have one thing in common… they come from places with the funniest names. Can you guess which bird comes from Chicken? And whoever comes from Duck? And who lives in Monster?A hilarious story, featuring a range of unbelievably odd place names from around the world - and they are all real! A laugh-out-loud funny story. Perfect for fans of Kes Gray's You're Called What?! and Oi Frog...

Ice Cream Cone Worm. Monkeyface Prickleback. Pink Fairy Armadillo. You're called WHAT?!Welcome to the Ministry of Silly Animal Names where all the creatures have one thing in common: They all want to change their names.A unique and rip-roaringly funny, tongue-twisting story full of weird and wonderful real creatures and facts that will amaze. Written by Kes Gray, the bestselling, award-winning author of Oi Frog! and illustrated with charm and wit by dazzling new talent, Nikki Dyson.

Maxwell is a Ninja. He must be strong, courageous and silent. Maxwell's mission? To creep through the house, past the sleeping dad, and claim the chocolate biscuits and the sacred cup. There may be obstacles, like baby sisters who do not know the way of the Ninja. But have no fear! A true Ninja can overcome all challenges. This wonderfully funny story, with fun, comic-book style illustrations, will appeal to all want-to-be Ninjas.

He’s a dog . . . in a unicorns’ world! Every year, young princesses and princes arrive at Mrs. Paws’ Magic Pet shop to pick a perfect unicorn pet. But this year Princess Ava has arrived too late. There are no unicorns left . . . only PUGICORN. He’s short and hairy. He can’t sit still or gallop gracefully – and he certainly can’t leap over rainbows. Can a pugicorn ever be a princess’s best friend? WITH A SUPER SPARKLY GLITTER COVER The trend for pugicorns is going nowhere, but you’d be barking mad to miss it!

When the Mr Men and Little Miss decide to stage their own football tournament. Mr Small is desperate to join in - but will he be just too small to make it into the team? With legendary saves from Little Miss Somersault, clever tactics from Little Miss Bossy, and Mr Noisy as the loudest referee around, this game of football is like no other! 3 - 7 Years

Santa has Christmas, Cupid has Valentine's Day and the Easter Bunny has . . . well, Easter! But why doesn't the Tooth Fairy have a special day of her own?!Everybody knows the Tooth Fairy is the best in the business. But although she loves her job, sometimes she can't help but wonder why she doesn't have a day of her own, like all her very famous friends . . .With some expert advice from Father Christmas, The Easter Bunny, Cupid and Jack O'Lantern, Toothy tries to start her own 'Tooth Day'! But no matter how hard she tries, their ideas...

Aprons on, recipes at the ready - it's time for the biggest, bestest, bunniest baking competition. Only - who is this strangely dressed contestant?!Quentin is a wolf with a very unusual hobby. He loves to bake! So when he accidentally receives an invitation to take part in a Great Bunny Baking competition he'll do anything to enter.  Masterfully disguised (ahem) as a bunny, Quentin sails through round after round with his peerless pastry and heavenly honeybun tower. But soon he has to contend with a jealous fellow contestant.  And when he slips and drops his Show-stopping Chocolate Cake it looks like all his work...

A very sensible story with ABSOLUTELY NO SILLINESS! Gibbon would like to make it very clear that this is a sensible book for sensible people. Anything that looks like it might be FUN or SILLY is absolutely forbidden.A hilarious, rhyming animal party, with colourful illustrations by Claudia Boldt. 3 - 7 Years

A heartbreakingly honest account of a father’s grief for his son from the illustrious pairing of two former Children’s Laureates.Very occasionally the term non-fiction has to stretch itself to accommodate a book that fits into no category at all. Michael Rosen's Sad Book is such a book. It chronicles Michael's grief at the death of his son Eddie from meningitis at the age of 19. A moving combination of sincerity and simplicity, it acknowledges that sadness is not always avoidable or reasonable and perfects the art of making complicated feelings plain. It wasn't made like any other book either; Michael...

From Newbery Medal-winning author Matt de la Peña and bestselling illustrator Loren Long comes a story about the strongest bond there is and the diverse and powerful ways it connects us all. "In the beginning there is lightand two wide-eyed figures standing near the foot of your bedand the sound of their voices is love.A cab driver plays love softly on his radiowhile you bounce in back with the bumps of the cityand everything smells new, and it smells like life."In this heartfelt celebration of love, Matt de la Peña and Loren Long depict the many ways we experience this...

TWO big hippos. ONE ENORMOUS dream.Who can make it to the moon first?3 . . . 2 . . . 1 . . .BLAST OFF! Introducing a wonderfully charming and funny new picture book from two superstars! From Number One bestselling picture book duo, David Walliams and Tony Ross, comes this explosively funny space adventure for children of 3 and up.

From New York Times bestselling author Andrea Beaty and New York Times bestselling illustrator Vashti Harrison, a sweet and playful bedtime book that reminds young readers just how loved they areI love you like yellow.I love you like green.Like flowery orchidand sweet tangerine . . .Love comes in many forms. It can feel tart as lemonade, or sweet as sugar cookies. Slow as a lazy morning, or fast as a relay race. Love is there through it all: the large and small moments, the good times and bad. And at the end of the day, love settles us down to bed with a hug...

Superpoop is fresh from hero training and only needs one mission under his belt to join the super league of superheroes. Yet, whenever he tries to save the day, another hero always gets there first! All Superpoop needs is a job that only he can do, so when toilet trouble is the mission of the day, he might just get the plopportunity! The toot-ally hilarious and messy origin story of Superpoop, your new favourite pooperhero, perfect for children (and parents) who enjoy a little potty-humour!

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...

Rosie Revere dreamed of becoming a great engineer! Where some people see rubbish, Rosie sees inspiration. Alone in her room at night, shy Rosie constructs great inventions from odds and ends. Hot dog dispensers, helium pants, python-repelling cheese hats: Rosie’s gizmos would astound—if she ever let anyone see them. Afraid of failure, she hides them away under her bed. Until a fateful visit from her great-great-aunt Rose (AKA Rosie the Riveter!), who shows her that the first flop isn’t something to fear—it’s something to celebrate! And you can only truly fail, if you quit. The beloved New York Times bestselling...

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...

Sofia Valdez did as much as she could for her family and friends and her whole neighborhood. A dreamer. A doer. A real-life go-getter. Most people like good, but Sofia liked better. In the newest picture book in the mega-bestselling Questioneers series, Sofia Valdez fights for change and finds her voice as a community leader! Every morning, Abuelo walks Sofia to school . . . until one day, when Abuelo hurts his ankle at a local landfill and he can no longer do so. Sofia misses her Abuelo and wonders what she can do about the dangerous Mount Trashmore. Then...

For families of all stripes comes a sweet celebration of what makes us unique—and what holds us together. Bouquets of babies sweet to hold: cocoa-brown, cinnamon, and honey gold.Ginger-coloured babies, peaches and cream, too – splendid skin for me, splendid skin for you!  A delightfully rhythmical read-aloud text is paired with bright, bustling art in this joyful exploration of the new skin of babyhood.  Happy in Our Skin is a story that celebrates diversity.

Look! A line of paw prints in the snow. Follow the tracks to see the rare and utterly majestic snow leopard and visit her secret world.The people who live among the high peaks of the Himalayas tell stories of a mysterious animal called the gray ghost. To see one, you’d have to be very lucky indeed. Join a zoologist in the Himalayan mountains as he searches for the elusive creature. With her pale gold and silver-gray coat painted with black rosettes, she blends so well into the boulders, it’s no wonder she’s thought of as a ghost of the mountains....

From Super Bowl champion and literacy crusader, Malcolm Mitchell, comes an exciting new story that shows even reluctant readers that there is a book out there for everyone!  Meet Henley, an all-around good kid, who hates to read. When he's supposed to be reading, he would rather do anything else. But one day, he gets the scariest homework assignment in the world: find your favorite book to share with the class tomorrow. What's a kid to do? How can Henley find a story that speaks to everything inside of him?

Archie is a rhino with a LOT of questions. He wants to know EVERYTHING: “Why glue is so sticky? Why do dropped things go SMASH?” If only finding out was a little less messy…  Everybody’s much-loved rhino returns in this brand-new sequel to No!   Brimming with gorgeous illustrations, this warm, funny book is guaranteed to become a firm favourite. A must for all families with curious toddlers who just love to ask “WHY?”

Digby David wants a pet, but not just any pet - it has to be TWICE as big as Reuben's guinea pig and even better than Lily Jean's cat. Digby David's Daddy does what he's told, and soon Digby has a guinea pig, which he loves with all his heart... for half a day. Digby demands bigger and better, Daddy's hair gets greyer and greyer, and when Digby's dog gets boring too, he insists Daddy buy him... a gorilla!A hilarious tale with a 'be careful what you wish for' message, especially if you wish for a gorilla and don't look...

Zippo is tired of being an ordinary hippo. He wants to have a super power—something exciting, something amazing, something BIG! But being good at swimming and splashing in mud aren't considered superpowers. Perhaps he can learn to fly like his best friend Roxi the oxpecker. But who's ever heard of a flying hippopotamus? Especially one with such a big bottom . . . The fantastically funny story about a big-bottomed superhero will be flying into children's imaginations everywhere!

Farm animals take on Britain's Got Talent, in this laugh-out-loud funny rhyming romp! Old Farmer Clegg may be tucked up for the night, but down in the farmyard, a talent show is about to take place.Who has what it takes to be a star?The break-dancing cow?The honky-tonk geese?Meg, the egg-laying, Mozart-singing hen?Or maybe a certain sleep-walking farmer... With a bouncy rhyming story and lively, comedy-packed illustrations from the bestselling Jim Field, this is the perfect read-aloud treat!

A case of mistaken identity among teddy bears – and a phenomenal bestseller! Eddy's lost his teddy, Freddy. So off he goes to the wood to find him. But the wood is dark and horrible and little Eddy is in for a gigantic surprise! A beautiful and entertaining story that every child can relate to.

Everything is about to change ... Bear is moving home. Bear and Dad are moving. But as they leave their old home behind and set off on their long drive towards the new, Bear is full of questions… "What if I don't like it there?" she worries, "How will I make new friends?" But Bear's dad reassures her with wise and comforting words and, by the end of their journey from the city to the country, Bear comes to realize: just as long as she is with her dad, she will always be at home. From the creator of Open Very...

At the top of the world, surrounded by snow and ice, lives a very cheeky polar bear cub who loves to go… BOO!But this little bear cub doesn’t always know when to stop… From Number One bestselling picture book duo, David Walliams and Tony Ross, comes this bear-illiantly funny adventure for children of 3 and up.This book and CD edition comes with audio hilariously read by the author himself. WARNING: Very silly sound-effects included!

Curious Baby Badger loves exploring. He is eager to see, and know, more of the world beyond his den. So, one night, his daddy takes him on a moonlit adventure through the still, black-and-white forest up above their underground home. And that sets Baby Badger's imagination soaring. What's daytime like? he wonders. What's next?A tender father and son story of adventure, discovery and the comforting pull of home, paired with rich, evocative illustrations from Jane McGuinness.

The kids from Mrs Moo’s class are running wild – it’s bedtime, but none of them can sleep – one’s had too much sugar, another is afraid of the dark, one can’t put his game down, one read a far-too-scary bedtime story and another – a crocodile – actually just has too many teeth to clean! In each house on Sparrow Street, the grown-ups are repeating ‘now go to sleep’, but nothing is working. A funny and calming story that will help little ones make the most of their night-time routine. A brightly coloured, rhyming picture book to read together at bedtime, again and again. With a...

It’s a spider monkey’s birthday and every animal in the rainforest is invited to her party.But that means there’s some seriously speedy planning needed to make sure it’s a celebration to remember. Monkey rushes through the jungle to get the special cake, funky band and colourful decorations she needs, but nothing seems to be going right. That’s until she meets a super-chilled sloth, who teaches her how to slow down and really look at, listen to and experience the vivid world around her in a much more mindful manner.The rhyming text, set to a jumping, jungle beat, is written by...