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An action-packed fairy tale adventure - perfect for football fans!Jack loves to hear the story of how his two dads met . . . It all begins when a football-mad boy is invited to play in a royal football match, but it will take a sprinkle of magic from his Hairy Squadfather and a special silver football boot to give this story its fairy tale ending. Fun and inventive reimagining of the Cinderella fairy tale. Touching and surprising ending with an LGBTQ+ twistDan Taylor is the illustrator of Papa's Coming Home, written by Chasten Buttigieg - a New York Times Bestseller! Every Nosy Crow picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!

Baby is helping . . . so Daddy is cleaning! A funny and heart-warming day in the life of a loving father and child. This fun-loving baby loves helping with all Daddy's jobs. But the more chaos Baby causes with the laundry, the cooking and the gardening, the more cleaning there is for daddy! Luckily, there's a bubbly bath time and a snuggly story to look forward to at the end of a very long day. Witty concept that subverts gender stereotypes. Simple text with repeated refrain, just right for toddlers learning to talk. The perfect story to share on Father's Day. Every Nosy Crow picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!

The ultimate sensory reading experience for babies and toddlers!A brand new series of sturdy board books from Ingela P Arrhenius, the award-winning illustrator behind the bestselling Peekaboo and Felt Flaps Where's Mr/Mrs? series. Meet five adorable little kittens and explore a different texture on every page in this touch-and-feel board book, with a soft felt flap finale! In This Little Kitten, you can meet a kitten with furry paws, a kitten with a fluffy tail, a kitten who likes to watch shiny fish and more. . . Also available: This Little Duckling, This Little Puppy, This Little Dinosaur, This Little Lion and This Little Bunny. Includes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

Baby is helping . . . so Daddy is cleaning! A funny and heart-warming day in the life of a loving father and child. This fun-loving baby loves helping with all Daddy's jobs. But the more chaos Baby causes with the laundry, the cooking and the gardening, the more cleaning there is for daddy! Luckily, there's a bubbly bath time and a snuggly story to look forward to at the end of a very long day. Witty concept that subverts gender stereotypes. Simple text with repeated refrain, just right for toddlers learning to talk. The perfect story to share on Father's Day. Includes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

Make tummy time extra fun for little ones with this fold-out concertina book with a mirror!Say hello to the ocean animals in this engaging tummy time book for babies. There is a busy underwater scene on one side of the concertina and friendly sea creatures and a mirror for babies to see themselves in on the other side. This dazzling board book is designed with tummy time in mind - a gentle exercise where a baby lies on their front to help strengthen their muscles and improve their head control. The fold-out format allows the book to be spread out in-front of a baby, while the bold colours stimulate their developing eyesight. The captivating, bright artwork from Louise Lockhart - the illustrator behind The Printed Peanut - creates a series of books that will enchant even the wriggliest of babies! Includes a free Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story. Also available: Farm, Safari, Park and Forest.

A heart-warming board book celebrating the special bond between father and child, featuring flurries of silver foil on the cover!When I became your daddy,you made my world complete. I didn't know the little thingsin life could be so sweet. Whether exploring rockpools, playing in the sand, or floating snug together in the sea, there's nothing this little otter loves more than spending time with their daddy. With a lyrical rhyming text by Susannah Shane and stunning artwork by award-winning and internationally bestselling artist Britta Teckentrup, this picture book makes the perfect gift for Father's Day or following the arrival of a new baby. Collect more titles in this series: When I Became Your MummyWhen I Became Your GrannyWhen I Became Your Grandad ... and many more!Includes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

From the author of The Doughnut Club, comes a warm, heart-filled story, for every reader who needs help being true to themselves. Max hadn't thought about meeting his donor parent until his mums suggested it. After a tough year starting secondary school, where he was bullied, his confidence has been knocked and he's struggling to enjoy the music he used to love. With a charity concert coming up, the last thing Max wants to do is let down his friends. Maybe meeting his donor, Hari, will help him figure out who he wants to be. Hari is Ella's dad and was a sperm donor before she was born. She's fine with it, but she's not fine with the idea of sharing him with some other kid she's never met. With her mum working abroad and her best friend starting a different senior school, Ella's dealing with enough change already. Now this decision her dad made in his past is messing with her future and she's not happy. When Max ends up gatecrashing Ella's family weekend, things do not go to plan, and they are both pushed to the edge in more ways than one. Will they stay stuck, or will they find a way to come together and the path to their true selve? lso by Kristina Rahim:The Doughnut Club (Shortlisted for the 2025 Books Are My Bag Readers Award)"Rahim weaves complex matters into a mystery with an absorbing plot, driven by its plucky, warm-hearted heroine" - The Telegraph"A poignant, joyful, and warm-hearted celebration of family, friendship, and the things which make us all unique" - Simon James Green

A fun, friendly and lyrical picture book about the life cycle of a tree. I see a tree with thousands of leaves, on beautiful branches that are bursting with life . . . From a tiny acorn to a tall oak tree, join two children and their squirrel companion on a fantastic journey through the life of a tree. As they burst through the soil, float on falling leaves and spot birds pecking at acorns, young readers will discover how a tree grows in an incredible, ever-changing cycle. Expert text will entertain, inspire and gently educate 3-5 year-oldsCreated in consultation with Dr Sally Lee of the Cambridge University Botanic GardenFeatures breathtaking, collage-style artwork Don't miss other titles in the series: I See A Cloud and I See A Star

A stand-out series of beautifully soft, black-and-white cloth books - with a crinkly page, buggy handle, felt flaps and a mirror!Cuddle up with baby's first cloth book featuring high-contrast images to help develop a newborn's eyesight. In Cuddly Cat, you'll find a host of friendly pet faces, combined with bright felt flaps that are easy to tug and a crinkly page to stimulate a baby's senses and focus their attention. The surprise mirror ending is sure to delight the tiniest of babies!In a super-stylish presentation box and with a handy Velcro strap for attaching to a buggy or a cot, these tactile, multi-sensory books make the perfect gift for a newborn baby - that adults will find irresistible too!With bold artwork from Ingela P Arrhenius, bestselling illustrator of the award-winning, must-have board book series for babies and toddlers - Felt Flaps and Peekaboo. Also available: Cuddly Ladybird, Cuddly Bear, Cuddly Lion and more!

The perfect introduction to the wonders of wildflowers for children! Ideal for any budding wildflower explorers, this pocket-sized guide is full of useful tips to help children spot and identify flowers in the wild. Key Highlights: Encouraging Exploration: Designed to inspire children to venture outside and explore nature, this book ignites the spirit of adventure and discovery. Getting Started: Packed with valuable information, it provides the essential knowledge needed to identify flowers that can be found all over the UK, making it accessible and enjoyable for kids. Field Guide Expertise: Inside, you'll discover a comprehensive field guide section, structured by colour and brimming with expert insights on an array of wildflowers - from bright white snowdrops and scarlet-red poppies, to fluffy yellow dandelions and prickly green stinging nettles. Find out which flowers attract bees and butterflies, which ones are poisonous and which ones produce fruit. Fun Activities: Discover how to plant your own wildflowers and how you can help protect them in nature. For more adventures, don't miss other titles in the series: National Trust: Out and About Animal Spotter, National Trust: Out and About Bird Spotter, National Trust: Out and About Sky Explorer and National Trust: Out and About Minibeast Explorer.

Discover all kinds of weird and wonderful mistakes you've (probably) never heard of in this funny, fascinating book. Did you know that Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin BY MISTAKE when he forgot to tidy his lab? Or that an 11-year-old child accidentally invented . . . the ICE LOLLY? What about the chemist whose fiery failure led to . . . the very first MATCHSTICK? Or the chef whose attempt to annoy a fussy customer resulted in . . . the creation of CRISP? rom building blunders to musical mishaps, mouthwash to ice-cream cones, post-it notes to fireworks, there are all sorts of incredible mistakes that you've probably never heard of . . . and some of them have shaped life as you know it! Maybe one day YOU will make an incredible mistake too. Shows children how important lessons can be learned from failure and teaches them not to be afraid of making mistakesFeatures engaging text from author Natalie Labarre, brimming with wit and wow-factorColourfully brought to life throughout with exuberant and amusing artwork from illustrator Gosia HerbaCreated in consultation with experts from the University of CambridgeAlso available from Natalie Labarre: Incredible Jobs You've (Probably) Never Heard Of - Shortlisted for the 2024 Waterstones Children's Book Award!

All aboard!A world of colour awaits the passengers of the Rainbow Train. Join in with this beautiful adventure as Rainbow chugs along from morning till night, passing lots of vibrant places along the way. Look out of the windows and spot the colours on every page, one for every colour of the rainbow. Children will love the gentle story, perfect for taking on your travels or for bedtime reading. With gorgeous, vibrant art from Ella Hobbis and fun rhyming text by Katrina Charman, this is the perfect book for little ones who love things that go. Includes a free Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

Three Unicorn Academy stories to read, with full-colour episode stills from the hit TV show!Read all about Sophia, Wildstar and their friends in Sapphire dorm in this highly illustrated first storybook for newly-independent readers. With an easy-to-read font, pictures on every page and plenty of magic and sparkle, this is the perfect reading book for young fans of the show. Each chapter follows the friends at Unicorn Academy as they explore the island and its many magical secrets, from the unexpected return of esteemed Unicorn Riders and a volcanic rescue mission to save some foals, to the final stand-off with the Star Snatcher, there is never a dull moment at Unicorn Academy!Ride towards your destiny and discover more magical adventures at Unicorn Academy:Unicorn Academy: Sophia's Invitation (Book 1, Fiction 7+ Chapter Book) Unicorn Academy: Sophia and the Magical Invitation (Book 1, Fiction 5+ Illustrated) Unicorn Academy: Sticker Activity BookUnicorn Academy: Colouring BookUnicorn Academy: Press Out and Decorate

A hilarious alphabet adventure that will have readers racing from A to Z!A is for apple. B is for ball. C is for castle. But wait! D is NOT for dog. There's a wolf in this book and it's lurking right behind you. YOU are the hero of this story! Can you spot the sneaky wolf hiding throughout this book, escape its clutches and make it all the way to Z? You better watch out for its devious disguises!From the creators of award-winning How to Count to One, featured in the New York Times, comes this mad-cap story that will have you on the edge of your seat! How well do you know your AB? raise for How to Count to One:"Just as we once screamed at a pigeon not to drive the bus, we now, with similar glee, take on Salmon as he commands us not to count past one." - New York Times"This debut is more than a book; it's an invitation to have fun." - Observer"Counting book with a delightful difference" - Guardian Includes a free Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

A hilarious alphabet adventure that will have readers racing from A to Z!A is for apple. B is for ball. C is for castle. But wait! D is NOT for dog. There's a wolf in this book and it's lurking right behind you. YOU are the hero of this story! Can you spot the sneaky wolf hiding throughout this book, escape its clutches and make it all the way to Z? You better watch out for its devious disguises!From the creators of award-winning How to Count to One, featured in the New York Times, comes this mad-cap story that will have you on the edge of your seat! How well do you know your AB? raise for How to Count to One:"Just as we once screamed at a pigeon not to drive the bus, we now, with similar glee, take on Salmon as he commands us not to count past one." - New York Times"This debut is more than a book; it's an invitation to have fun." - Observer"Counting book with a delightful difference" - GuardianIncludes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

A heart-warming book celebrating the special bond between aunt and child, featuring flurries of gold foil on every page!When I became your auntie,I felt a love so new. I thought of all the fun we'd haveTogether, me and you. A beautiful, reassuring picture book about the love an aunt has for their niece and/or nephew. Whether swimming in the stream, climbing trees, or snuggling down at bedtime, there's nothing this little jaguar loves more than spending time with their auntie. With a lyrical rhyming text by Susannah Shane and stunning artwork by award-winning artist Britta Teckentrup, this picture book makes the perfect gift for Mother's Day or following the arrival of a new baby. Collect more titles in this series:When I Became Your GrannyWhen I Became Your GrandadWhen I Became Your MummyWhen I Became Your DaddyWhen I Became Your SisterWhen I Became Your Brother Includes a free Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.