In a cave in the woods,in his deep, dark lair,through the long, cold wintersleeps a great brown bear.One by one, a whole host of different animals and birds find their way out of the cold and into Bear's cave to warm up. But even after the tea has been brewed and the corn has been popped, Bear just snores on!See what happens when he finally wakes up and finds his cave full of uninvited guests—all of them having a party without him!

Numbers and counting are so much fun with Bear.Numbers, numbers everywhere.Can you count along with Bear?Karma Wilson's spirited text and Jane Chapman's inviting illustrations make for a delightful introduction to numbers, perfect for young Bear fans.

Deep underground beneath Perfect Pets, where children can buy genetically engineered "perfect" creatures, there is a secret lab. Barnabus and his friends live in this lab, but none of them are perfect. They are all Failed Projects. Barnabus has never been outside his tiny bell jar, yet he dreams of one day seeing the world above ground that his pal Pip the cockroach has told him about: a world with green hills and trees, and buildings that reach all the way to the sky, lit with their own stars. But Barnabus may have to reach the outside world sooner than...

In the kitchen this morning, I sat in my chair and pointed my little nose into the air. I gave a big frown as I had a good sniff. And said to my dad “Wowzers, what is that whiff?”  When a little boy smells something unusual at breakfast, he starts imagining who might have left it there. Was it … a dragon? A unicorn? A mermaid? A dinosaur?! With every idea more exciting than the next, he can’t wait to find the culprit. But who could it be? A hilarious book for all children who love to laugh. Includes loads of children’s favourite animals and magical creatures, from mermaids and crocodiles to the toothfairy, dragons and SHARKS !

Meet Starwhal, the narwhal with sparkle-tastic powers! Millie the mermaid has come to the Magic Pet Shop. And she’s in luck. There’s a brand-new, super-special pet for sale … Starwhal! A narwhal with the power to make anything sparkle and shimmer. Millie is over the moon with her new pet. But can she learn to share Starwhal’s magic with the other mermaids?A super sparkly picture book about learning to share – because sometimes kindness is the best magic of all! From the creators of Pugicorn and Pandarina.

Get ready to let out a snort, wiggle your ears, and say, "I've got this." alongside the cute and courageous Fiona the hippo. Beginning readers will enjoy learning more about Fiona and her friends in this adventure-filled Level One I Can Read bind-up of 6 titles. Meet Fiona the Hippo Fiona Saves the Day Fiona and the Rainy Day Fantastic Fiona Fiona Goes to School Fiona's Train Ride I Can Read, Level 1 books feature short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts for children eager to read on their own.

Early one morning a mouse met a wolfand was quickly gobbled up.When a woeful mouse is swallowed by a wolf, he quickly learns he is not alone: a duck has already set up digs, and, boy, has that duck got it figured out! Turns out it’s pretty nice in there, with delicious food and elegant table settings, courtesy of the wolf’s unchecked gluttony. And there’s something even better: no more fear of being eaten by a wolf! In fact, life is pretty good, until a hunter shows up. . . . With a nod to traditional fables and a wink...

A brilliantly funny book about what happens when you say yes, from award-winning author Simon Philip and exciting illustrator Annabel TempestSometimes saying yes is a brilliant thing. You can meet new people, discover amazing things, and go on exciting adventures . . . but not always.When a gorilla named Gideon shows up at your house with lots of questions and some preeeeeetty bonkers requests, perhaps “yes” will lead to trouble, trouble, and maybe just a touch more trouble. One thing’s for sure - it definitely won’t be boring!From the author of You Must Bring a Hat (winner of the Sainsbury's CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2016) and I Don't Know What to Call My Cat, comes a story which will have both parents...

Chanticleer the vain cockerel rules the roost at the farm and is loved by all. But pride comes before the fall. When a cunning fox trespasses at the farm it doesn't take too much flattery to set Chanticleer at ease and soon he is parading his famous crow without the slightest concern. Without delay the sly fox takes his chance, grabbing Chanticleer by his exposed throat and rushing off with him into the surrounding woodland. But all is not lost and Chanticleer is not the only one so easily tricked. Convinced by Chanticleer that the other animals do not realise...

Archie was adorable. Everybody said so. Until one day he learned a new word… “No!” Archie says “No!” at mealtimes, bath times, and every single bedtime...   A hilarious tale that’s perfect for parents whose toddler may be over-using the word “No!” and finding themselves suddenly tackling tantrums. The cheeky, charming Archie will win the hearts of children and parents alike.  No! is set to become a laugh-out-loud picture book classic.

Today is all about books, and Luna has the whole day planned... Dress up as her favourite book character: a unicorn!  Meet an author and an illustrator. Buy a new book. But - disaster! - Luna the Unicorn's costume has ripped! Can Dad come to the rescue with some special book magic? A special addition to the Luna Loves... series celebrates the magic of books to bring families and friends together - and sometimes save the day!

Shhh! Do not disturb! Bella is busy reading. Please come back when she has finished this UTTERLY AMAZING and TOTALLY INCREDIBLE book! Bella is reading the best book ever! She’s just gotten to the most amazing part when suddenly, Captain Bluebottom appears and invites her on an adventure. “I’m sorry, Captain,” Bella tells him, “but today, I’d rather just sit and read my book.” So Bella returns to her book and is just about to read the best part when Maurice Penguin shows up and invites her to perform on stage with all the penguins. But Bella just wants to...

When Bear wakes up from his winter sleep, he discovers an itch. And not just any itch – an unBEARable Grizzly Itch. But when he gets to his favorite scratching tree, it suddenly crashes to the ground. It turns out Beaver likes trees too . . . Thankfully, Beaver knows lots of other trees, and promises to help Bear find a new one. But Bear's itch is getting more grizzly by the minute, and none of the trees Beaver show him are quite right. Maybe it's not a tree Bear needs, after all? The Grizzly Itch is a hilarious tale about how helping people...

An enduring and topical picture book about the threat of pollution to our environment.On the beach, a brother and sister create their own tiny marine world in a bucket. With its wildlife, shells, oil and even a tin can, it is a microcosm of the larger world outside - a world polluted by ocean plastics, deforestation, and the burning of fossil fuels.With a series of stunning watercolors, the multi award-winning Michael Foreman makes clear his underlying concern about pollution within the environment. 30 years since it was first published, One World is more relevant with every passing day.

A witty and mischievous tale inspired by The Wind in the Willows, from renowned poet Roger McGough.Mr. Toad has a shiny gold coin. He gives it to Miss Mole to pay for a room in her hotel. Now Miss Mole can pay Sam Stoat for painting the hotel, and Sam Stoat can pay back Mr. Badger...  until the coin might just end up back where it started! From renowned poet Roger McGough, this is an inspired and witty tale featuring beloved characters from The Wind in the Willows.

No one knows what lies ahead or who they’ll grow to be, it’s all a part of growing up –  the journey to be me…  In this stunning picture book, Richard Jones’ enchanting illustrations sensitively depict each stage of life and the journey of transformation that we undergo as we grow up.

All at once, it was as if the stars leapt closer.Grandma grabbed the boy, raising him high above the rooftiles on her head.She was alive!The boy's grandma was a famous architect. Her garden is still full of old building materials. Unwilling to accept she has gone, the boy builds a giant structure from the bricks and girders he finds. And then ... Grandma comes to life! The boy is whisked away on an epic adventure across fields, through oceans and atop roofs. But where is Grandma taking him?Beautiful, thrilling and extremely moving: the extraordinary debut picture book from much-loved author,...

An elephant firefighter? A traffic cop sloth?A paramedic chimpanzee? What a catastrophe!In case of emergency, you'd do best to avoid ALL of these creatures. Find out why in this hilarious picture book filled with the most unlikely rescue attempts.This brilliant, laugh-out-loud romp is bursting with all sorts of emergency vehicles and crazy creatures.

There's a crime wave in the town and Ducktective Quack needs your help to solve the mystery. Follow the clues in the pictures and see if you can work out who-done-it!Someone has been helping themselves to all the cakes and sweet treats and it's down to Ducktective Quack and her sidekick, Constable Crackling, to catch the culprit. 3 - 7 Years

The hilarious sequel to a modern classic.  Dave is a big ol' greedy guts. But oh no! His bowl is empty. The animals in the garden help him find other meals - but what will happen when he eats the dog's food? The answer will have you rolling around the floor with laughter. 3 - 7 Years

Hughes's magnificent, powerful words still resonate today, and the anthologised poems in this splendid volume include his best-loved works: "The Negro Speaks of Rivers"; "My People"; "Words Like Freedom"; "Harlem"; and "I, Too"--his sharp, pointed response to Walt Whitman's "I Hear America Singing."

A broken-down ship. A loose button. An idea: Let’s SWAP!In this first book of pirates and simple mental arithmetic from the acclaimed creator of Have You Seen My Dragon? and Have You Seen My Monster?, a pint-sized pirate sets out to help a sea captain repair his broken-down ship. One button for three teacups. SWAP! Two teacups for four coils of rope. SWAP! But can he really barter his way to a new vessel for the captain in need? Steve Light’s exquisite, intricate pen-and-ink illustrations, punctuated with brilliant blue, anchor this clever tale of commerce, ingenuity and friendship.

He's wild, he's wicked, he's Little Rabbit Foo Foo! The bully-boy bunny likes nothing better than to ride through the forest bopping everyone on the head. Wriggly worms, tigers, no one is safe. But here comes the Good Fairy - and she is not amused!

Toot toot! Hold tight! Ben and Bella are off on another adventure! This time with the Big Blue Train! They set off for the seaside, with various animal friends jumping, leaping and squashing aboard along the way, but will everyone manage to squeeze on, and just why is everyone heading for the seaside? Another brilliant title from Julia and Adrian, the team that brought you the bright and bouncy award-winning Big Red Bath.