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“These wittily illustrated stories of mishaps, hurt feelings, fondness and friendship have a transporting quality.” Guardian on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other StoriesCosy, funny and with heaps of heart, this is a picture book story of first friendship from the beloved creator of the The Boy With Flowers in His Hair, winner of the Oscar's Book Prize, and a picture book prequel to the internationally successful young reader series. When Bear arrives at the Woody Woods for the first time, he is looking for a friend. But it seems like all the friends are already taken. But then he meets Bird, who is looking for something, too – the Puffy Fluffy Octopus Cloud! Bear decides to help her look for it and so begins an unexpected adventure... Will they ever find that octopus-shaped cloud? Perhaps they might find something even better?"An utterly adorable picture book about early friendships and what matters most. The art is breathtakingly beautiful - every page is a masterpiece. Little readers will love it." Books that Help“Bear and Bird has all the charm and wisdom of Julian Gough and Jim Field’s Rabbit and Bear series … The illustrations are glorious.” Irish Independent on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories"Jarvis’s digital drawings, in beautiful colors, have an attractive handmade feel." The New York Times Book Review on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other StoriesReaders aged 5-7 can enjoy lots more Bear and Bird adventures in the young reader series. Look out for:Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other StoriesBear and Bird: The Stars and Other StoriesBear and Bird: The Adventure and Other StoriesBear and Bird: The Stick and Other StoriesBear and Bird: The Cave and Other StoriesBear and Bird: The Secret and Other Stories

Celebrate forty glorious years of the Large family in this stunning anniversary edition of a modern picture book classic. "If you are not familiar with these stories, you really have not lived ... you just couldn't get better" GuardianA gorgeous 40th anniversary edition of a family picture book favourite with a shiny gold foil cover! This is the story of Mrs Large the elephant – who just needs five minutes of peace and quiet away from her boisterous children! So, taking refuge in the bathroom, she fills herself a hot, foamy bubble bath and takes in a tray of her favourite breakfast and the morning paper. But there’s never a dull moment with the Large family, and it soon becomes clear that mum's quiet time is to be very short-lived! Family life is beautifully observed in this warm and funny modern classic from Jill Murphy.

A sensitive picture book to help parents and carers discuss the difficult topics of death, loss and grief with children, while finding healing in the extraordinary beauty of the natural world and treasured memories. Just before sunrise, a boy and his grandfather set off on Grandma’s favourite walk to find Grandma’s favourite place. Is it the stream with the leaping frogs and flashing trout? The hidden hollow where the mother deer lives with her faw? o, Grandma’s favourite place is where she watched the sunrise. The perfect place for her grandchild to remember her. Reviews“sensitively addresses loss and remembrance, and could prove helpful to any family with young children who have lost a loved one.” The Courier Dundee“exquisite scenes of the natural world” Books for Keeps“A sweet look at the bond between generations and the wonder of nature.” Kirkus Reviews

JOURNEY INTO A WORLD OF INCREDIBLE CREATURES... The third thrilling adventure in a spectacular science-packed fantasy series from bestseller Jennifer Bell, bursting with incredible magical creatures, dramatic locations and amazing inventions. Fans of Pokémon, Skandar and Impossible Creatures won't be able to put this book down!An incredible new invention can duplicate magicores! But when the device is sabotaged, rogue magicores escape across the globe. Bitsy and Kosh embark on a dangerous quest to hunt them down in an adventure that takes them from the Galápagos islands to the rainforest of Borneo. With the help of their Magicalia handbook, the friends must confront their greatest fears … or watch chaos destroy everything. Don't miss the first two adventures in this incredible series - Magicalia: Race of Wonders and Magicalia: Thief of Shadows. PRAISE FOR THE MAGICALIA SERIES:“Pokémon-esque creatures and energy abounds in this sensational science-packed fantasy.” LoveReading4Kids“Full of adventure, magic and incredible creatures.” Swapna Haddow, bestselling author of Dave Pigeon“A super-exciting and unputdownable story.” Thomas Taylor, bestselling author of Malamander“Bursting with magic and adventure.” Mini Travellers“An absolute winner.” School Library Journal“Prepare to be swept across the world and into ones you never knew existed…” Read for Good“Hugely inventive.” The Bookseller"Electrifying.” Armadillo Magazine“Spellbinding.” Red Reading Hub“An amazing world of wonders and adventures.” Books Up North“Wonderful … bursts with technicolour.” Jasbinder Bilan, bestselling author of Asha and the Spirit Bird“Scene-stealing monsters both mega and mini.” Kirkus Reviews“Fun, fast and ferociously readable.” Elle McNicoll, bestselling author of A Kind of Spark

The second book in the super funny series featuring "Sky" the laziest alien to ever visit Earth. Planet Earth failed to get Sky a passing grade in her school project, now Sky must figure out how to fix this mess AGAIN. If only humans would stop fighting wars all over the place!There’s only one thing for it: return to Oak Lane Primary School as an eleven-year-old girl and reunite with her human friends to stop all fighting with Sky's genius idea of winning. Which would be a lot easier if a disastrous cricket match and a declaration of war painted on the school fence hadn't just kicked off a battle with a rival school...

Count all 100 of Granny’s mischievous goats in the brand-new picture book from award-winning author Atinuke and exciting debut Caribbean artist Lauren Hinds. "A hilarious tale that cleverly introduces readers to numbers 1-100." BookTrust “I hugely admire the wit and flair and beauty of what Atinuke does” Katherine Rundell, author of Impossible CreaturesIntroduce children to numbers 1 to 100! Granny’s beloved goats follow her wherever she goes – to the tailor, to the salon, and on the bus. They are VERY cheeky, and even steal the aunties' panties! In the yard at home and then through the bustling market the children help Granny to keep count of them all until... Oh wait! Oh no! Where did goat 100 go?“A joyful story about community, a headstrong grandmother and some hilarious, unruly goats. It’s a funny, rhythmic counting book!” Inclusive Books for Children"Atinuke’s text rollicks while Hinds’ illustrations urge readers to slow down to take in every delicious detail. . . Great goatish fun." Kirkus Reviews"Rollicking, rhythmic prose." Publishers Weekly

From an exciting and original new picture book talent comes a sweet and funny story about the chaos and joy a new baby brings into your life. One Thursday morning, a box of babies arrived at this door... The perfect gift for any new parent who will quickly understand that one baby is as busy and chaotic as having seven! But seven babies means ... seven times the love! With a simple text and hilarious pictures with a sweet ladybird family to search and find throughout, Seven Babies is also a cosy, funny bedtime read - ideal for getting little ones into books for the first time. What happens when a box of seven irresistibly round babies arrives on your doorstep? Do you invite them in? Of course you do! But seven babies (each with their own distinctive personality!) is a LOT of hard work, and everyone has to chip in: they need feeding, changing, entertaining, bathing... Don't forget ALL that laundry. Good thing babies just love watching the washing machine spin round and around!"A wonderfully joyful picture book for introducing children to the concept of having a sibling." - Waterstones

A stunning casebound baby board book by international bestseller Jon Klassen!A perfect story for young truck-enthusiasts, kids learning their first words and as a bedtime read-aloud, Your Truck is a must-have introduction to reading for a new baby, new parents or to gift at baby showers and birthdays. Your truck is red, but it could be other colours, too. It can carry things around, like a chair and table, a dog or a horse. It will wait for you until you tell it to go, then it will go wherever you want, as far as you want, whenever you want. At the end of the day it will sleep, and you can sleep, too. Discover Your Places:Your FarmYour ForestYour Island

Four hilarious capers by the inimitable Allan Ahlberg, now in one bumper volume! Ideal for early readers, with lively illustrations by Katharine McEwen. The Man Who Wore All His Clothes, Winner of the Red House Children's Book Award, is joined for the first time by The Woman Who Won Things, The Children Who Smelled a Rat and The Cat Who Got Carried Away in this brilliantly funny quartet of early readers by the internationally acclaimed Allan Ahlberg. One morning Mr Gaskitt puts on all his clothes, Mrs Gaskitt picks up a robber in her taxi, Gus and Gloria have trouble with a teacher, Horace the cat goes to a friend's house to watch TV ... and the car radio gets things wrong. What follows is an action-packed, swift-paced and farcical romp as the plots of each family member interweave, ending in a thrilling car chase with Mr Gaskitt saving the day. And that's just the first story... Praise for The Gaskitt Stories"Ahlberg's direct and funny storytelling style makes reading as near-effortless as possible." Guardian "Huge fun and ideal for early readers." Independent on Sunday "A delight from beginning to end. The pictures are outstanding and mark the advent of a really inspired illustrator." The Financial Times

Journey across the diverse countries of Latin America and the Caribbean in this strikingly illustrated introduction to the culture, history and people of this amazing region. Packed with fascinating facts, this is a joyful celebration of Latin America and the Caribbean, from the region's history to its many natural wonders and much more. Explore Maya temples in Guatemala, race through the bustling streets of Sao Paulo and bask on pink beaches in the Bahamas. Join in with many celebrations and festivals, including the Day of the Dead in Mexico and Carnival in Brazil. In this place full of adventure, readers can dive into the heart of the Amazon and climb the dizzying heights of the Andes.

Selected by the Telegraph as one of the best new children's books in January 2026. "exuberantly charming" - The GuardianBodger, Billy and Betty are VERY good dogs. They like doing good deeds and are always on the lookout for ways to help people. Unfortunately, things don't always go to plan…From flying socks to runaway shopping, chaos follows them wherever they go. But when a little girl's kitten gets into trouble, the good deed dogs are determined to save the day. A heartwarming picture book from award-winning author-illustrator Emma Chichester Clark, celebrating the power of kindness, friendship and never giving up.

A vibrant celebration of things that go, with a lively text from author Moira Butterfield and pictures from debut-talent Bryony Clarkson. Come and hitch a ride in vehicles of every shape and size – from family cars to double-decker buses, chugging tractors to speedy supercars, and gigantic monster-trucks to noisy fire engines. With bounce-along rhythms and fascinating facts from author Moira Butterfield, and bright, lively pictures by rising star Bryony Clarkson, any single reading of My Big Book of Transport is sure to result in a victory lap or two!

Celebrate Lunar New Year in this delightful story. Join Ren and his family as they prepare for the New Year celebrations with their loved ones– cooking a feast and tidying up. But when Ren accidentally rips apart his mum’s dragon costume for the New Year parade, he has to ask his neighbours for help. As they provide him with the materials he needs to fix the dragon, he learns all about Lunar New Year traditions around the world and soon they are all celebrating together with a festive feast. in this heartfelt picture book, young readers will learn the recipe for how to make their very own traditional peanut cookies and a guide to crafting a New Years-inspired dragon. With words from chef and food writer Lara Lee in her picture book debut, richly illustrated by Natelle Quek, this is the perfect gift to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Also available in the CELEBRATE & MAKE series:A Golden EidThe Sweetest Rosh HashanahOne Diwali Day

A joyful picture book story celebrating a Jewish mother’s tradition of making challah with her child – and includes the author’s favourite recipe. Perfect for children who love to bake, this poetic, meditative narration paired with illustrations full of light and warmth captures the experience of a Jewish family as they make challah – a lesson in patience, slowing down, faith and family. A child and a mother measure, mix, knead, shape and tuck their dough under a towel like a sleeping baby. Then, as they do every week, they wait while their dough rises, soon to be baked and gratefully shared at a Shabbat gathering with loved ones. Includes the author’s own challah recipe, a glossary of terms and an author’s note describing the personal meaning of her family’s weekly ritual.

A poignant and ultimately uplifting picture book based on a true story of an escape from a convoy to Auschwitz. “a powerful piece of art where words and pictures work together to inform readers aged 7+ about the horrors of the Holocaust.” - Editor’s Choice, The Bookseller“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.

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?