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Anna and the Adders
Anna and the Adders
This rhyming counting book will have your little ones learn numbers 1 to 10 with ease
'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the houseNot a creature was stirring, not even a mouse . . . It's Christmas Eve and the whole house is sleeping - all except one little boy, woken up by the jingle of bells and the clatter of reindeer hooves on the roof.
As he tiptoes downstairs, who will he find? Mark Marshall's captivating illustrations places a little boy at the heart of Clement C Moore's classic Christmas poem.
This bright and bold picture book is a perfect Christmas gift for young children - and a great way to introduce a new generation to this iconic poem.
With a magical, glittery cover!
A Pocketful of Songs
A Pocketful of Songs
Sing, read and listen to ten fabulous songs by The Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson, in this gorgeous gift book-and-CD. Julia's fabulous songs are based on her much-loved, bestselling picture books with Axel Scheffler. The songs are every bit as irresistible as the original stories, and include many family favourites from Stick Man and Superworm to Tiddler and The Highway Rat.
Julia's superb, witty lyrics are richly illustrated throughout with Axel Scheffler's glorious pictures. The accompanying CD features Julia Donaldson herself performing the songs, and will have the whole family singing and clapping along. A stunning hardback gift book for the whole family to treasure. Lively, funny, hugely entertaining songs that children will want to listen to again and again The book also includes music scores for piano and guitar, so schools and families can play the songs for themselves!
Brave Bears Don't Get Scared by Suzy Senior
A heartfelt and reassuring children's book about fear from bestselling author Suzy Senior (Octopants, The Hotel for Bugs, Santarella). Surely NOTHING can spook brave bears, fierce dragons or tough scorpions? Well, you'd be surprised . . . ! Fierce or tough - we ALL get scared - however big or small, but how we face our fears can be the BRAVEST thing of all! This funny rhyming story is paired with super stylish illustrations from debut illustrator Eleonora De Pieri that will appeal to fans of Jon Klassen, Jory John and Pete Oswald. Brave Bears Don't Get Scared is the perfect book to help children tackle their phobias, and leaves kids with the encouraging message that while we all get scared, the bravest thing of all is facing our fears.
My Friend Andy
My Friend Andy
A carefully-observed story that challenges us to re-evaluate perceptions of homelessness from debut author-illustrator Emma Chinnery.
Everyday, little dog Fluffy walks through the city with Mum and Lilly. And everyday, they walk past Andy. But they are never allowed to play with him. Until one day, Fluffy gets lost, and this changes forever. With the help of Andy and his Dad, Fluffy searches high and low for Lilly. But will they ever be reunited?
Told through Fluffy's eyes, this book brilliantly grasps a child-like naivety that questions what is and encourages us to imagine what should be. With her stunning watercolour illustrations, Emma Chinnery shows her mastery at capturing the nuances of everyday life in this simple - yet poignant - story about the blossoming friendship of two dogs living in the same city. Alongside Way Home by Libby Hathorn and Gregory Rogers, Milo Imagines the World by Matt de la Peña and Christian Robinson, and King of the Sky by Nicola Davies and Laura Carlin, My Friend Andy is the ideal book to help children build empathy and understanding for those around us.
Together
Together
Hidden under shady leaves, a tiny gorilla’s face peeps out – silent and alone. But out in the world, friendship awaits. And there is joy to be found . . . together.
A tender story about finding a way through sadness and the importance of compassion and connection in a challenging world.
The Bookshop Dog
The Bookshop Dog
Scamper the dog loves living at the bookshop with Paige. Not just the shop, but the whole neighbourhood feels like home. There's Miss Castellano, who lives in the huge house on the corner and is always happy to dog-sit; Mr Ackermann with his delicious homemade treats, and Huan, who gives the best belly rubs.
When Scamper takes a leaf out of his owner's book and starts picking out page-turners for his friends, there's only one problem. What can he choose for Paige, who seems to have read everything imaginable already?
A story about books, belonging and a dogged determination to help others.
Mama Bear and Me
Mama Bear and Me
A bear hug from my mama is the warmest place to be.
We'll sleep inside our cave, all snuggly brave . . . my Mama Bear and me.
Bears can be cuddly soft and grizzly grumpy. But who is the cuddliest, grizzliest bear of all? Why, it's MAMA BEAR!
From the best-selling author of Love Makes a Family comes this loving tribute to mama bears everywhere.
Big Book of ABC
Big Book of ABC
Take a whistle-stop tour through the alphabet from amazing aardvarks, big brown bears and crazy cats to dancing ducks, naughty narwhals and sleeping sloths. With gorgeous illustrations by Sophia Touliatou, simple facts and capital and little letters on every page, this is a lovely book to share with a young child.
Big Book of Numbers
Big Book of Numbers
There are hundreds of fascinating facts to discover in this journey through the wonderful world of numbers. How many hearts does an octopus have? Why is the number 9 lucky in China and how many people have walked on the moon? With delightful illustrations and a page of facts for each number, this is a lovely book to share with a young child.
Big Book of The Body
Big Book of The Body
Open up the huge fold-out pages of this vivid, illustrated book to discover the remarkable ways the human body works. Explore a giant skeleton, see how your heart pumps blood, find out what's inside your head and learn what happens to the food you eat. A fun and engaging introduction to a key primary school topic. Its bold, bright design will inspire and delight young children.
Celebrate 80 years of the Moomins with this showstopping gift book! The World of Moominvalley is the ultimate guide for any Moomin fan, young and old. Now updated with special content to celebrate the anniversary! A luxury edition, with a gold foil cover, that you can cherish for years to come.
Step into the magical world of Moominvalley with this beautiful one-of-a-kind book filled with illustrated maps, fun facts and everything you'd love to know about the beloved characters from the original Moomin stories and the world in which they live. Find out all about Moomintroll's adventures, Moominmamma's handbag and Moominpappa's memoirs. Then discover all your favourite Moomin characters, including Snork Maiden, Snufkin, Sniff and Little My.
This special anniversary edition features a detailed history of the Moomin novels, picture books, and popular comic strips. Glimpse behind the studio door of the creator Tove Jansson and see original Moomin drawings – from first sketch to final novel. Embark on a global tour of the Moomins, exploring theme parks in Japan and museums in Finland, before enjoying gorgeous images of exclusive collectors' items.
Written by the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, Philip Ardagh, with contributions from bestselling children's author and Moomin devotee, Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Children's Laureate 2024–2026.
Solomon and Mortimer
Solomon and Mortimer
Solomon Crocodile and his friend Mortimer are bored. They want to find some fun, but what can they do? Tree-climbing is tricky, chasing lizards doesn't end well and flying turns out to be a lot harder than it looks. But then they spot the biggest hippo in the river. Just imagine the splash he'd make if two naughty crocodiles were to surprise him! But Solomon and Mortimer are about to get a whole lot more than they bargained for . . .
Sure to delight fans of the original Solomon Crocodile, which has sold over 100,000 copies worldwide, Solomon and Mortimer is a warm, funny and charming tale from the Kate Greenaway Medal winning Catherine Rayner, which young children will ask for again and again
The Fairy Dogmother
The Fairy Dogmother
A fun and heartwarming twist on a classic fairy tale with an uplifting message about finding your forever family. Filled with pups, friendship and a sprinkle of magic, this is the Cinderella story as you’ve never seen it before!
Meet Odo and all his friends at Forest Camp in this exciting picture book adventure, based on the animated TV series, now showing on Milkshake! Odo is a little owl with big ideas, who loves going to Forest Camp to play with all his friends, and today it's Show and Tell, but Odo has forgotten to bring anything. He goes looking for something to show and meets Reggie, the fox. Odo thinks it's a great idea to take Reggie to Show and Tell - but will everyone else agree? Based on the preschool animated series shown on Milkshake, Odo: Show and Tell is a charming picture book which captures all the warmth and humour of the TV episodes, with themes of building self-confidence and empathy in a unique beautifully-crafted forest setting. It includes a special spread at the back with reading tips for grown-ups and ideas for discussion with your child.
Cobweb Capers
Cobweb Capers
There are fun spider themed activities to be completed in this book
Space Sticker Book
Space Sticker Book
A lighthearted look at space travel, from the scientists at Mission Control to astronaut training, lift-off and life on the International Space Station. With over 250 stickers of astronauts, scientists, rovers, rockets and even whole galaxies to add to the colourful scenes. Children can add stars to the night sky, position astronauts and footprints in a scene depicting the first Moon landing and fill a spaceship with mysterious aliens. A humourous - and informative - guide to space travel which will delight any small astronaut-in-training.
Colour by Numbers Book
Colour by Numbers Book
Match the colours to the key to reveal all sorts of pictures and patterns, from parrots hiding amongst the leaves to a gaggle of monsters and a city scene. Grab your pens and pencils and get ready for hours of fun with this fantastic colour by numbers book. A fresh and modern approach to an ever-popular pastime. Guaranteed to provide hours of happy entertainment.