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Cabs are resting in a line. Wake up, Taxi. Rise and shine!It’s the day in the life of a busy taxi cab! There are plenty of passengers to pick up, and they all need a ride – to a football game, a play, a business meeting, an airport and more. Whizzing left, right and through the traffic, Taxi takes on the town and navigates everything the road throws at him. Taxi … stop! Now, Taxi … GO!With energy and exuberance, Patricia Toht and Maria Karipidou create a detail-rich and happy world that vehicle-loving children will adore.

Celebrate the generous love of extended families – and beards of all shapes and sizes! – in this playful and funny love letter to uncles and positive male role models."The book''s unmistakable message about the many things that men (and boys) can and should be proud of being: playful, pretty, and powerful, all at once." Booklist (starred review) This highly original picture book for bedtime celebrates those less-immediate family members who children may not live with, but who always show up and give their time, energy and love. Young Eli gets to spend a whole day with his eight adoring uncles – each with a different personality and unique, enviable beard! With lively words from an Emmy-nominated TV writer and bright, imaginative pictures from an award-winning illustrator, join Eli as he says his goodnights one by one after a busy day of treasured time together. "A fun book to share with little ones. The illustrations and positive male role models are especially commendable." Inclusive Books for Children

There was once a greedy wolf. He was so greedy that every day he would eat enough food for TEN birthday parties and still be hungry for more...A wicked and ravenous wolf is on the prowl for dinner when he spots, dun dun dun, seven young goats … left at home alone. But, fear not, whilst these kid goats may be little, they are clever, innovative and have enough downright silly tricks in hand to avoid getting eaten and maybe even … get a little (or rather big) snack themselves. Storytelling master Timothy Knapman and graphic genius Jean Jullien have come together to create a thoroughly entertaining read (and laugh)-aloud picture book version of the ancient Grimms fairy tale "The Wolf and the Seven Young Goats".

Explore the world of opposites with Maisy!Maisy stop,Maisy go,Maisy fast,Maisy slow!Readers both BIG and small will love exploring rhyming word pairs with Maisy, including hot, cold, young, old, stripes, spots, one, lots, and many, many more! This revised edition of Lucy Cousins'' classic early-learning book is bursting with bright colours, irresistible rhymes and hilarious moments. In large hardback with rounded corners, it''s the perfect introduction to opposite words and a guaranteed read-aloud favourite.

E. B. White Read-Aloud winner Mac Barnett celebrates individuality in a story told with tenderness and subtlety.It’s John’s big day at school today – a performance for Sharing Gifts time. His bag is carefully packed and prepared, his classmates are ready, and the curtain is waiting to open. John is nervous, looking out at all the other children staring back at him. But he takes a big breath and begins. Mac Barnett’s compassionate text and Kate Berube’s expressive art tell the story of a child who finds the courage to show others his talent for dancing.

From seconds to minutes to hours, learn all about how to tell the time with Anna and her grandpa.A charming new book, all about telling the time! Anna’s friend Zane is coming to tea soon – but when is “soon”, exactly? While Anna waits, Granddad teaches her how to tell the time for herself... From reading a clock to learning about different lengths of time (seconds, minutes, hours and more), join Anna, Grandpa and Whiskers the cat as they explore the wonderful workings of TIME – with words by master storyteller Vivian French, and warmly illustrated by rising star Ya-Ling Huang.

Meet Rabbit, the international sensation, on a new book adventure! Now available in board book.Are you in a superhero mood? Hold on tight as fun-loving Rabbit puts the Yippee! into a day of indoor and outdoor play. From kite-flying to swinging high in the sky and zooming downhill, Rabbit makes sure every single moment is full of adventure.Rabbit celebrates the magic of everyday life and has been spotted everywhere from the Centre Pompidou in Paris to the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston. Rabbit can also be found on ceramics, textiles, prints and nursery decorations that are favourites in homes all around the world.

The world''s happiest and most dog-friendly superhero is here! A brand new, charming adventure for young readers.Meet Harriet Hound. She''s eight years old and loves dogs!But Harriet has something else that makes her super ... the power to summon the dogs from her family''s rescue shelter every time there’s trouble afoot.Whether it''s a carnival catastrophe, a sudden storm, or vanishing vegetables, Harriet and her best dog friends use their super special talents and problem-solving skills to save the day!

A warm and reassuring story of friendship, confidence and finding your voice.In the heart of the forest, everyone is getting ready for the Big Show. Bob is desperate to join in, but every time he tries to sing in front of anyone he gets so nervous that his trunk gets tangled and all he can do is squeak. Bob''s friend Paloma shares her special secret to beat stage fright and helps him overcome his fears, but the moment he steps into the spotlight, it all goes wrong. Can Bob remember the secret and save the show?

Meet Rabbit, the international sensation, on a new book adventure! Now available in board book.What goes up must come down! Hold your breath as the adventurous but accident-prone Rabbit discovers the Uh-oh! in see-sawing, swimming, skiing and speeding down slides! There''s fun to be had in both the highs and the lows in Rabbit''s carefree world.Rabbit celebrates the magic of everyday life and has been spotted everywhere from the Centre Pompidou in Paris to the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston. Rabbit can also be found on ceramics, textiles, prints and nursery decorations that are favourites in homes all around the world.

With its infectious refrain, this powerful picture book affirms every child''s right to set boundaries – and take charge of their own bodies, voices and choices.Who’s in charge of your giggle? I am!Who’s in charge of your wiggle? I am!Who’s in charge of your face? I am!Who’s in charge of your space? I am!With playfulness and a powerful sense of confidence, the children in this book proclaim who is in charge of their lips, their hips, their eyes, their thighs, their nose, their toes, their voice and their choice. “I AM!” comes the response that little readers will echo loudly and happily. From Stephanie Allain Bray and Jenny Klion, debut authors who are longtime friends and activists for equity in Hollywood, comes an invigorating anthem brought to colourful life in the energetic artwork of Marissa Valdez.

In a charming new chapter-book series by a social-change advocate, young Frankie emulates her journalist mama by reporting on household news with the help of her sister and an unlikely news crew.Frankie’s mama is leaving to cover a breaking news story. Frankie, Papa and Frankie’s teenage sister, Raven, are all proud of Mama, even though they miss her when she’s away. But Frankie has a great idea: she can make her own news show! After all, Mama has told her that news is happening around her all the time. With a little assistance from her friends – including her doll Farrah, Robert the toy robot, and her tabby cat, Nina Simone – Frankie prepares for her first “broadcast”. And when she hears someone crying in the house, she knows that’s the developing story she must cover.With sweet illustrations throughout, this engaging new series embraces communication and compassion and is a refreshing portrayal of Black women in journalism.

A poignant and ultimately uplifting picture book based on a true story of an escape from a convoy to Auschwitz.“Get through one day and then on to the next. One day at a time. One day after another.” Eugene Handschuh was a Jewish member of the Resistance in occupied Paris. After he was captured by the Nazis, he was placed on a convoy to Auschwitz. Against all the odds, with the help of strangers and fellow members of the Resistance, Eugene and his father escaped the convoy and survived – when so many others did not. Former Children''s Laureate Michael Rosen was inspired to tell this story after discovering his father’s uncle and aunt were on the same convoy as Eugene, but never returned. With powerful illustrations from Benjamin Phillips, whose work has been shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal for Illustration, this sensitive true-story picture book reminds us of the best of people, in the worst of times.

In a hilarious interactive picture book, the Geisel Award–winning creators of See the Cat challenge kids to answer every question with “NO” – even when their brain keeps insisting “YES.”Can you beat Mr Fox at his Game of No? The rules are simple: every time he asks a question, you must respond with “NO.” If you accidentally say “YES,” then it’s back to the beginning of the book for you, where you must start all over again. Are you ready? (Oops!) Do you live on planet Earth? Are you stronger than a baby? What does Y-E-S spell? (Argh!) Kids will giggle uncontrollably as they gamely aim to avoid Mr Fox’s clever traps – but just ask them if they’d like to read this book again, and they won’t be able to resist: “YES!”

“A labour of love from both creators … this is about being safe and cosy, and about the remembered happiness of family, home, friends, pets and landscape.” The Sunday Times“A wild, imaginative picture book, filled with enduring tenderness” Guardian“A warm hug of a book … this also seems as personal as any of Kay’s poetry. And as full of love.” The Herald, Book of the Month“Dreamy and beautifully illustrated … a magical book.” The Scotsman“Beautifully poignant … brimming with love.” The Sunday PostThe stunning debut picture book from Jackie Kay, one of the UK''s foremost poets, rooted in familiar folk songs, and injected with gloriously lyrical old Scots.When Shona was a wee bit bairnHer daddy would sing Coorie Doon,Till she cooried doon and fell asleepUnder the huge eye o’ the moon.Every night, Shona is tucked into bed by her loving parents, who sing her old and familiar folk songs: Tiree Love Song; Goodnight, Irene and Will Ye Go, Lassie, Go? And as Shona sleeps, we follow the people and places that drift into her dream world: her best "fiere", Ali, her dog, Marley, her cat, Flo... Then, years later, we meet Shona when she is sixty – actually sixty years old! – as she tucks her daddy, now an old man, into bed. And it is her turn to sing to him: "Coorie Doon, Coorie Doon, wee Daddy". Magnificently illustrated by Jill Calder, this is a truly original picture book that celebrates the small, perfect rituals of childhood and how they become a vital part of who we are. The book also includes a QR code to scan that will link through to a video from Jackie Kay and free audio recordings of songs from the book from legendary folk singers Peggy Seeger, Claire Brown and Suzanne Bonnar.

How can Leopold, bookshop owner and goat, find the perfect book for a fellow goat – one the visitor will enjoy reading, not munching?Leopold is a goat and the owner of a popular bookshop. He has a talent for matching his customers with the perfect book, until the day another goat arrives in his shop and to Leopold''s horror, starts eating every book he is offered! Can Leopold find just the right one to tempt this reluctant reader? A celebration of that first special book that turns a child into a reader, this funny, charming title will appeal to book lovers present and future.