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        Behaviour Matters: Lemur Feels Let Down - A book about disappointment

        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...

        Get Your Animals in Order: Classifying the Animal World

        From whales to worms and snakes to stinkbugs, every creature ever discovered has been identified and added to a group within the animal kingdom. Scientists use this classification system to help them research, discover and save species. This children's book showcases the amazingly diverse range of animals found around the world and the different features that help determine their place in the animal kingdom. We see the similarities, differences and connections between animal groups, and discover how classification helps scientists conserve animals and their habitats. 'Odd-one-out' examples tell of peculiar animals that don't quite fit the natural order, such as...

        Under The Same Sky

        Two children on opposite sides of the world CRAVE FRIENDSHIP. "We are like the sun and the moon . . . always seeking." "I rest with the stars as you rise with the sun." Is it possible to be friends even with miles in between? These two children certainly think so, and they are going to prove it with creativity, a little ingenuity, and the help of one very determined pigeon. A gorgeous picture book from award-winning Robert Vescio introduces children to the idea of a long distance friendship from diverse backgrounds. A true celebration of cultural differences and the power...

        Little Lost Fox

        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...

        The Snowflake

        High, high up in the clouds a tiny snowflake is made. Perfectly small, fluffy, crystal and white, it tumbles and bounces inside the cloud. But then she begins to fall…Exquisitely told and beautifully illustrated, The Snowflake tells the tale of one snowflake and one little girl – both longing for something and looking for their own special place in the world. The Snowflake is an utterly unforgettable and classic picture book from the multi-award winning and internationally bestselling picture-book creator, Benji Davies. An enchanting and timeless brand-new Christmas classic…

        Out to Sea

        Out to Sea follows the journey of a young girl named Lara who is so sad after the death of her grandmother that she is carried out to sea on a flood of her own tears. When it seems like sadness has overwhelmed her entirely, she discovers a pearl at the bottom of the ocean that triggers memories of the many happy times Lara shared with her grandmother. With the pearl safely at her side, Lara realizes that she is not alone and finds the strength to pick up her oars and row herself back home.Illustrated in Helen Kellock's inimitable style...

        The Wind in the Willows

        When Mole leaves his spring-cleaning and heads up into the open air, he embarks on a series of exhilarating adventures with his new friends: the laid-back Ratty, the gruff yet kindly Badger and the self-satisfied, irrepressible Mr. Toad. The impulsive Toad leads the friends from one escapade to the next - from upturned gypsy caravans to stolen motorcars, a daring prison escape and, finally, to a heroic confrontation with the sinister inhabitants of the Wild Wood.This timeless tale has never been out of print and is one of the best-loved children's titles in English literature. Kenneth Grahame's wonderful imagination and...

        The Memory Book: A reassuring story about understanding dementia

        I love visiting my grandma. We read together, play her piano, feed the birds in the garden and we love looking through her big box of photos . . .But when Grandma starts to forget who the people in the photographs are, Mum explains that Grandma is living with something called dementia. She says, "Grandma is still the person we know and love, she's just a little different now . . . " A reassuring story about the love between a little girl and her grandma, with practical information to help young children understand dementia and the changes it can...

        The Burpee Bears

        Meet the Burpee Bear family - from the moment they open their eyes, they get busy stretching and whirling before heading off on an adventure. Cue a whole lot of lively lunging, crawling and jumping, with Mummy and Daddy Bear’s infectious enthusiasm spurring young Bella, Frankie and Baby Bear (and readers) to enjoy getting active in the great outdoors. With a fun refrain to read (or yell) along with (“Are we ready? Are we steady? Let’s get cuddling/going/jumping/building!”), this is the perfect book to read together ahead of setting off on your own adventures, with tasty, healthy recipes included to...

        Let's Get Ready for School

        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...

        Don't Hug Doug: (He Doesn't Like It)

        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...

        Scrabble Junior Dictionary

        The essential Scrabble dictionary for kids!This illustrated dictionary has clear definitions and child-friendly examples, colourful pictures and an easy-reference A-Z on every page to help make finding words quicker and easier.It’s ideal for looking up the meaning of words or as a quick spell checker and is the perfect accompaniment to the board game, as well as being a handy tool for school and homework.Plurals and verb tenses are given for each word, together with parts of speech, e.g. whether it is used as a noun, verb, adjective, adverb or pronoun.A top tips appendix for budding Scrabble champions gives hints...

        Planes! (and other things that fly)

        Take to the skies with this fun, visual miscellany for children who love anything aircraft related! Each double-page spread features a different group of aircraft to explore, such as helpful helicopters, record-breaking planes and soaring spacecraft. Discover some of the more surprising things to have flown - including flying cars and jet packs. Readers can also learn how planes fly, and pretend to be a pilot as they look at a cockpit from a pilot's eye view.Filled with hundreds of different planes, balloons, rockets and other aircraft from around the world, even the most avid young flying fanatic will discover...

        A Turtle's View of the Ocean Blue

        Join your sea turtle guide to navigate every inch of our oceans, from the sunlit surface to the deepest, darkest depths. Young readers will discover underwater wildlife and be amazed by natural ocean phenomena. The book explores the challenges we're facing and what we can do to help save our big blue world. From tides and currents, to migrations and conservation, see our oceans in action and learn how you can help to save them. It contains a glossary and is suitable for children aged 6+. 

        Skygazing: Explore the Sky in the Day and Night

        What do you see when you look up at the sky? It may seem like a big, empty space, but it's busier than you think. From clouds and stars, to birds, planes and everything in between – there's a whole sky to explore. Skygazing is a double-sided book full of incredible cross-curricular information, fun activities, and beautiful illustrated scenes to enjoy. Discover why the sky is blue, early experiments in flight, and how helicopters stay aloft, before flipping the book to read all about the night sky. Find out how to read the stars, spot the night's flying creatures and see...

        Deep: Dive Into Hidden Worlds

        What hidden worlds lie beneath your feet? Or in the deepest parts of the ocean, where not even sunlight can reach? Come on a journey to meet glowing deep-sea creatures, zombie-making fungi and the trillions of tiny workers that live inside your own body. But be warned, things can get a little strange in the deep...Deep is an illustrated non-fiction book that explores the places hardest to reach, from the molten depths of our planet to the frigid depths of outer space. Linking seemingly diverse subject matter, it invites the reader to explore worlds hidden from view.

        Experiences Matter: Hippo Rides a Bike

        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...

        Where Does My Food Come From?

        A fully illustrated non-fiction picture book that lets readers discover how their favourite foods are grown and made - with exclusive recipes from Annabel Karmel for each one. Images from renowned children's artist Alex Willmore make each food cheekily spring to life on the page, telling the story of its creation to the reader. Find out how eggs, cheese, tomatoes, pasta, strawberries, honey and chocolate are grown and made, and enjoy the fun, step-by-step food activities in each section too. Best of all, Annabel includes two fantastic, child-friendly recipes for each food. They're perfect for getting kids to create and...

        Tiny T. Rex and the Very Dark Dark

        Tiny and Pointy are embarking on a whole new adventure – camping in the back yard! There’s only one problem – it’s dark outside, with no nighty-lights, and that is when the Grumbles and Nom-bies come out! But Tiny and Pointy are best friends, and working together they figure out a way to creatively conquer their fear. Even funnier and sweeter than the first book, this is a darling story about how two friends learn to let the light in.

        Rain before Rainbows

        In the midst of rain, rainbows can be hard to see. But with courage and the help of good friends, there is always a way out of darkness.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 it's heart, this is a positive message for...

        The Station Cat

        A stunning picture book to teach little ones all about the power of kindness and hope.One day, a lonely little kitten wanders into a dull, grey station, full of dull, grey people. Her colourful fur and bright green eyes bring warmth and life to this weary place, and soon people begin to notice the kitten. As she learns about the different travellers and their struggles from loss and loneliness, the little kitten wants to help fill their world with hope and colour, too.This little kitten needs you to join her on an adventure like no other by offering kindness, empathy...

        Rabbit's Wish

        Rabbit and Hedgehog are the best of friends, even though Rabbit is awake all day, but Hedgehog is only awake at night. Rabbit finds himself wishing that Hedgehog could stay up all day, just once. Will Rabbit's wish come true?

        Stories for 7 Year Olds

        A classic collection of stories by P.L Travers, Penelope Lively, Michael Morpurgo, Michael Rosen, Alexander McCall Smith and others, specially chosen for young readers by children’s book expert, Julia Eccleshare. Mary Poppins takes Jane and Michael on a gravity-defying tea party on the ceiling; Meet the boy who rescues a beached dolphin: Can the barber keep the secret of the Rajah’s big ears? These classic stories are wonderful to share and enjoy with your child at any time of the year and would make the perfect gift.

        Stories for 5 Year Olds

        A classic collection of tales for young readers, featuring beloved characters and lively stories by Michael Bond, Jill Barklem, Elizabeth Laird and others, chosen by children’s book expert, Julia Eccleshare.Paddington Bear tries to buy a birthday present, the animals of Brambly Hedge set off to the seaside; A greedy queen insists on having the biggest tree in the world, but will Cinderella get to go to the ball?These classic stories are wonderful to share and enjoy with your child at any time of the year, or would make an excellent gift. 

        Stories for 4 Year Olds

        A classic collection of tales featuring beloved characters and lively stories, by Michael Bond, Jill Barklem, Anne Fine amongst others, chosen by children's book expert, Julia Eccleshare. Paddington Bear has a magical moment, the animals of Brambly Hedge are struggling at the dusty mill: Lara's godmother sorts out a noisy lion and Rapunzel is rescued from the tower… These classic stories are wonderful to share and enjoy with your child at any time of the year. It would also make the perfect gift!

        Nature Stories

        A collection of thirty wonderful stories about the nature and the countryside from one of the world's best-loved children's authors; perfect to enjoy all year round. Enjoy the freedom of the outdoors, the beauty of the countryside and the charm of all creatures great and small in this bumper short-story collection. Enid Blyton loved the countryside, animals and birds and she wrote many wonderful stories to teach children all about the natural world. Each story is perfect for reading aloud to young children and is the ideal length for bedtime or classroom story time.

        Animal Stories

        A fantastic collection of 30 stories about animals of all shapes and sizes, this will charm children aged 6 and up.  From pet puppies to woodland wildlife, garden birds to pond-dwelling frogs, Enid Blyton was a devoted and knowledgeable animal-lover. Readers who feel the same way are bound to love her wonderful stories about our furry friends – and scaly, feathery or fluttery ones too!These delightful stories are ideal for newly confident readers and are the perfect length to be read aloud in the classroom or at bedtime.

        Pushka

        Pushka is fast asleep in his bed on the circus train. Little does he know that he is about to topple out... amongst the enchanted trees. Scared, Pushka runs away through the night until he sees the most beautiful dancing girl. She says not a word, but she beckons him to her, luring Pushka into the arms of a HUNGRY GIANT! Will Pushka ever make it back to the circus?With all the elements of a fairy tale - an enchanted wood, a trapped heroine, a terrifying giant, a sprinkling of magic, kindness from animals and a love story.

        A Song of Gladness: A Story of Hope for Us and Our Planet

        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...

        Snip Snap

        SNIP SNIP! SNAP SNAP! This brilliant tale is about a cheeky crab, a crocodile, and a spot of mayhem – with shaped pages to turn, giggles galore, and lots of noisy words to say! It’s peaceful and quiet by the river bank, where an unsuspecting crocodile watches over her eggs. But when a naughty crab goes SNIP! SNIP! both noise and mayhem follow. SPLISH-SPLASH . . . WOBBLE-WOBBLE . . . CRICK-CRACK – and all from one naughty little nip!Specially developed and tested with his own preschool-aged children SNIP SNAP is based on common animal noises and miming games played by preschoolers everywhere. The lively and rhythmic...

        Rumble Tumble

        The bear is looking forward to eating his yummy sandwich. But suddenly – BUMP! – he trips on a rock. Then – FLUMP! – he starts tumbling down the hill, and into the path of some unsuspecting creatures . . . This brilliant tale is about a bear, his sandwich and a spot of mayhem ­– with shaped pages to turn, giggles galore, and lots of noisy words to say!  Specially developed and tested with his own preschool-aged children, Rumble Tumble is based on common animal noises and miming games played by preschoolers everywhere. The lively and rhythmic words in this story...

        Oi Puppies!

        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!

        Oi Aardvark!

        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!