Santa is a Polar Bear and he's visiting some penguins in their ice house. They've hung up their stockings and are awaiting their gifts. A wonderful re-imagining of the famous Christmas poem by new author-illustrator Ben Kirchner.
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Fabulous, large-format, 40-page, hardback, full of bold, colourful, and appealing animal portraits, from mice to elephants, pandas to reindeer. Captivating and beautiful.
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Learn many interesting facts about how vehicles on the ground, in the air, and on water feature in our everyday lives and discovery of the world. What is the importance of electric vehicles? What can you find out at sea? These huge-format, 40-page books, illustrated by Britta Teckentrup, feature fun-filled vehicles. Bursting with information, humour, and colour, they teach children about all the different vehicles that exist.
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Learn many interesting facts about the structure and set-up of towns. What does a school look like? What can you find in a shopping center? These huge-format, 40-page books, illustrated by Britta Teckentrup, feature fun-filled busy places. Bursting with information, humor, and color, they teach children about how towns function.
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This funny and quirky picture book celebrates children's imagination. The narrator of this book knows exactly what monsters are like: they never brush their hair or go to the dentist; they don't wear glasses or play the piano or put on their shoes . . . Monsters don't know they are monsters. They don't do this and they don't do that, and do you know why? Because monsters don't exist!
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A heartwarming tale of friendship and dance, as Ballet Kitty and her friend Princess Pussycat spend the day dancing and having fun. A touching and charming tale for young readers and ballet lovers! Ballet Kitty cannot find her ballet slippers, and she thinks that it will ruin her day. She soon finds out that she can still have fun without them. She and Princess Pussycat have fun all day, and by the end she finds her beloved slippers.
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“The book will be a huge hit with its intended audience.”
— School Library Journal
This is the story of how the rainbow snail
came to be. It takes sun and rain to make
a rainbow and what better combination of
colours could there be!
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Beloved author-illustrator, Sebastien Braun introduces us to the 4th book in his internationally successful I Love My… series. Sebastien explores the concept of home and what wild spaces mean to individual animals. It's extremely relevant to today when wild spaces and animal habitats are under so much threat.
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"Simple descriptions and standout illustrations make this a good group or snuggle-time read for younger listeners."
– Kirkus
'I love my daddy.' A phrase that fills the heart of every proud dad. I Love My Daddy is an exquisitely illustrated exploration of the special bond between father and son. This celebration of fatherhood is conveyed in rich pictures and touching words. The perfect gift for Father's Day.
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"I defy any parent to put this book back on the shelf after picking it up."
– Bookseller
"Sumptuous illustrations... Soft colours evoke the woodland setting, creating a perfect backdrop to this sensitive tale."
– Junior Magazine
Shortlisted in the Booktrust Early Years Awards 2006
'I love my mummy' – a sentiment that echoes around the world. Simple, moving words and beautiful illustrations by Sebastien Braun capture the spirit of motherhood in a celebration for every mother and child.
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"Beautifully produced with some charming and warmly coloured illustrations."
– Montessori International
Daddy Bear and Baby Bear walk home through the forest. On the way, they see many wonderful things – the golden leaves falling from the trees, the big yellow sun going down and the beautiful stars twinkling overhead. Daddy and Baby Bear have a race, stop for a rest and chase the clouds. When they get home, Daddy tucks his sleepy Baby Bear up in bed. This warm celebration of the relationship between parent and child is perfect for reading at bedtime.
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"With unadorned, heartfelt prose and idyllic images, Braun conveys how wonderful it feels to spend a day alone with Daddy."
– Publishers Weekly
"Each measured word builds the gentle narrative; the sweet conclusion perfectly complements the quiet tale... The consistently child-centered voice provides a lovely depiction of the journey home and those priceless moments shared by a father and his child."
– School Library Journal
The two funny feet that you can see
are not for you and not for me.
Whose feet can they be?
Funny split-page pictures and a simple
reading text make this book perfect to share with toddlers. Full of humour and fun, it aids child development as your little one learns to read visual clues and match feet to the right animals.
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A story of friendship, sharing, and cupcakes with a wonderfully satisfying ending. This book is a joy to read aloud.
Little Mouse is scurrying along one day when he finds a delicious cupcake! It's much too big for Little Mouse to carry home on his own, so he asks his friends if they can lift it. They all agree to help, but only after having a taste of the yummy cake. Will there be any left for Little Mouse?
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Baby Owl is getting ready to go to playgroup – but guess what? He is not ready! Followers of the highly successful Baby Owl series will know why these tales strike such a chord with all the family and those new to Baby Owl are in for some wonderful surprises and an hilarious time.
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Over 200,000 copies sold by Bookstart
Baby Owl is going to read his book. Then along comes Tiny Chick who would like to be read to. Tiny Chick invites some of his friends. And those friends invite their brothers and sisters and cousins. Soon Baby Owl cannot read because he is smothered in lots of tiny chicks who all want a story. Fantastic fun with the irresistible Baby Owl.
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"Allen’s latest adventure starring the endearing Baby Owl displays a nice mix of charm and mayhem..."
– Kirkus
This HUGE format features 40 pages of animals in Britta Teckentrup's distinctive style. Bursting with information and fun-filled busy images from across the animal kingdom.
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This HUGE format features 40 pages of dinosaurs in Britta Teckentrup's distinctive style. Bursting with information and fun-filled busy images.
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Little Wolf lives high up in the snowy mountains. Everything is perfect, except for one thing-Little Wolf can't howl! His mum, dad, sister, and brothers all have their own special song, but all Little Wolf can manage is a squeak. Will he ever find his voice? A beautiful and heart-warming story of discovery, perfect for reading aloud.
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Something is not right. The day is too rainy, the teapot too dribbly and Lily's sunshine colour is missing from her crayons. Oh no, she's woken up with Grumpy Feet! What can her best friend Bear do to turn the grumps back into the jumps?
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"Lily’s drawing of a friendly faced brown bear comes delightfully to life ... This is a cosy, happy picture book"
– Sunday Times on Lily and Bear
Stage show premiered at the Royal Albert Hall February 2017
Once in a while, along comes the perfect picture book, bearing the hallmarks of a true classic. Lily and Bear by Lisa Stubbs is one such book.
Lily loves Bear and Bear loves Lily. Lily loves to draw – and one day she draws Bear. Lily and Bear are best friends. And being friends means taking turns. So some of the day they do Lily things and some of the day they do Bear things. A truly magical book about the give and take of friendship.
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‘'... Lily’s drawing of a friendly faced brown bear comes delightfully to life ... This is a cosy, happy picture book ..."
– Sunday Times
"The magical power of invention is at the centre of this warm-hearted story celebrating friendship and sharing."
– The Guardian
"Simple, bold text contributes just enough to the illustrations, creating a lovely partnership between words and images. VERDICT Stubbs has created a fanciful delight that will be a great addition to picture book and storytime collections."
– New York Times
Clumsy Duck keeps falling over her big webbed feet. Are those feet good for anything? Little Chick helps her to find out and discover what a fabulous swimmer she is.
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Call Me Gorgeous! is a fun, stylish book about a very, very strange creature. It has a porcupine's spines and a crocodile's teeth, a chameleon's tail and a cockerel's feet. What on earth could it be? Uncover this mysterious and fabulous beast through Alexandra Milton's stunning collage.
Redesigned for a new generation of children.
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"A début picture book that not only deserves to be examined closely, but also stood well back from and gazed at in awe."
– Bookseller
Jo Lodge has given new life to this classic picture book, by simplifying the story and introducing paper engineering.
Toddlers will love to launch the big silver spaceship into space!
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Jo Lodge has given new life to this classic picture book, by simplifying the story and introducing paper engineering.
Toddlers will love to drive the fire truck through the city to save the day!
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Baby Owl is taking a Christmas Eve stroll though the woods with his sledge, when Baby Hare mistakes him for Santa. "I'm not Santa!" Baby Owl insists, and a comic Christmas tale unfolds.
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‘'Absolutely hilarious"
– Kirkus
"Made me laugh out loud . . . a delight"
– The Observer
"Allen's simple but effective illustrations, with their heavily outlined characters, are a perfect match to his simple but effective story, and he has toddler sensibilities down to a T. Carry on, Baby Owl, and tell us what else you're not"
– Kirkus
"A great pre-Christmas read for the little ones."
– Bookseller
"... the simplest of stories, but one that will bear frequent retellings."
– The Financial Times
"Cleverly narrated with simple, very humorous pictures."
– The Northern Echo
The wonderful new characters from The Perfect Sofa are back!
#lovewhatyouhave
Penguin and Panda are going camping. But they both fall ill. They stay at home and take care of each other instead. And Panda plans a little surprise for Penguin when he is finally better…
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A great natural history picture book introducing children to animal tracks.
An informative and special picture book by the author/illustrator of Who is in the Egg?
Hares, ducks, foxes, deer and more.
In the huge big field, there are tracks in the snow. Who left the tracks in the huge big field? A fast-running hare, speeding back to his home.
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"Made with shredded and torn handmade paper and colored pencil, the spreads are filled with gorgeous textures, encouraging the eye to pore over not just the tracks, but the animals’ habitats as well."
– Kirkus
"It's a book that begs to be shared with young children."
– Jo Bowers, Just Imagine
Hilarious and informative lift-the-flap book with big surprises. Can you guess whose bottom is charging through the grasslands or keeping cool in the river? With zebras, giraffes, lions and lots more wild favourites.
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Edwin Elephant is looking for Matilda Mouse. Neither Freddie Fox nor Gabbi Giraffe have seen her anywhere. Where can she be hiding? This hilarious tale will have toddlers puzzled until the very end. A perfect bedtime story.
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Fascinating information and sublime sketches combine to make this one of the most interesting wildlife books for young people.
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Have you ever wondered what a Velociraptor was really like? Find out lots of fascinating facts in this brilliant exploration of the world's fastest dinosaur – a great companion title to How Tall was a T. Rex?
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Vibrant collage artwork with stunning colours, Jane Ray has excelled herself by creating a beautiful new style.
Every night, all the best fruits in Jasmine's garden are eaten. But who can this very hungry, fruit eater be?
Jasmine decides to stay up all night to find out but is in for a big surprise and all her friends learn a lesson about greed!
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"Vivid collages create a sumptuous setting for an Indian fable of greed and just desserts."
– The Wall Street Journal
" . . evocative of Matisse, Ray’s collages are alive in colour, movement, and texture. . ."
– Booklist
Panda and Penguin love their old sofa – but when the springs poke through and the cover tears, they realise it is time to go shopping! They look at all sorts of sofas – too big, too small, too hard, too soft and even too 'arty'! And, of course, they end up with their 'perfect' sofa.
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"...bright and expressive ... a lot of fun to read ... Expect lots of giggles and shrieks of laughter with this book."
– Let them Be Small
"This is a beautifully presented picture book with incredibly charming characters and an ostensibly simple story with hidden depths that you can explore through discussion."
– Books for Topics
"Fifi's playful illustrations and funny text will win little ones over with a superb little story and two hilarious characters too."
– Read it Daddy
"Fifi Kuo in a few pages manages to make us fall in love with this book. Penguin and Panda will tear your heart with their tenderness. An illustrator not to be missed!"
– On printed paper
"A superbly illustrated book with minimal text that manages to convey so much to children - to make the most of what we have, to share and talk about things; and to recycle. "
– Parents in Touch
"...such warmth and ... effortless text ... great book to read aloud."
– Booktrust
"... hilarious ... colours reminiscent of Van Gogh"
– CLPE
"This perfect picture book is a delight with plenty of opportunities for discussion on making choices, likes and dislikes, favourites, feelings and even recycling."
– Carousel
"...bright, bold and bursting with colour ...Who doesn't love the picture of modern family life complete with pot plants, fairy lights and slippers... just enjoy sharing the story, characters and illustrations."
– The English Association
Longlisted for the UKLA Book Awards
In rollicking rhyme, an adventurous kitty invites his friends for a night-time romp in the busy city.
We'll swoon to the moon if the moon is out.
We'll have a night to sing about.
We'll catercall upon the wall
And never worry if we fall.
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"... a vibrant nocturnal adventure ..."
– Kirkus
"Williams and Hunt depict the nocturnal lives of urban felines in this jazzy rhyming story."
– Publishers Weekly
"This is a superb book for early years, full of fabulous rhymes and two completely engaging and lovable brave cat characters who join us on a journey across the night-time urban landscape."
– Read it Daddy
"Delivered in jaunty rhyming couplets and Matt Hunt's alluring art showing the cat's journey against the inky dark sky, this will surely please early years listeners."
– Red Reading Hub
"An ideal class book to share at story time."
– Just Imagine
Meet little Mole on an epic adventure to discover just how big the world really is.
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"Large, vibrantly coloured double spreads and an absorbing story help make this an imagination stretching picture book."
– Books for Keeps
Shortlisted for Read It Again, the Cambridgeshire Libraries' Picture Book Award, the Huckepack (Piggyback) Picture Book Prize and the Klaus Flugge Prize 2019.
A small penguin sees all the birds in the sky and wants to fly like them. Penguin tries everything he can – but to no avail. But he soon learns from his mum and dad that he can fly – underwater!
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"I Can Fly is a sweet read sharing Little Penguin's perseverance and makes a fun read aloud with wonderful backdrops of arctic landscapes throughout."
– Mamma Filz
"A classic picture book where the words and pictures work beautifully together. A fantastic achievement for a first book."
– Anthony Browne
"Kuo is a major talent to arrive on the picturebook-making scene."
– Books for Keeps
New York Public Library's Best Books for Kids 2016
Have you ever wondered how much a ladybird weighs? What about the weight of a snail, a bird or even a swan? In Alison Limentani's extraordinary and original picture book she introduces us to a fascinating world of numbers, weight and wildlife.
An extraordinary counting book from an extraordinary new talent!
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"Shortlisted for Read it Again!"
– The Cambridgeshire Children's Picture Book Award
Baby Owl is out for a moonlight stroll through the woods, but each animal he bumps into tells him not to be scared! Can Baby Owl convince them that owls are meant to be out at night, and, more importantly, that he is not scared?
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"An ideal bedtime story."
– Newsday
"Delightful"
– Nursery World
In clear language and with fun-to-do experiments, Mia, Isla, Oscar and Seb introduce fascinating subjects just right for pre-schoolers. Where does the sun go? is a first look at the concept of day and night.
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"We all want children to grow up with enquiring minds: this series with Harriet Blackford's clear, concise narrative and Mike Henson's bold, bright amusing illustrations should help them on their way to becoming young investigators themselves."
– Red Reading Hub
"The TechTots Stem Science range includes a brilliant mix of colourful titles exploring all aspects of science. Fun and engaging illustrations complement the easy-to-understand text..."
– Read it Daddy
"This is a series with a great deal of potential - young children have so many questions to ask and this is the ideal way to answer them, and to develop a love for learning."
– Parents in Touch
In clear language and with fun-to-do experiments, Mia, Isla, Oscar and Seb introduce fascinating subjects just right for pre-schoolers. Why do we poo? is a first look at digestion, what happens when we eat and to the waste left over.
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"We all want children to grow up with enquiring minds: this series with Harriet Blackford's clear, concise narrative and Mike Henson's bold, bright amusing illustrations should help them on their way to becoming young investigators themselves."
– Red Reading Hub
"The TechTots Stem Science range includes a brilliant mix of colourful titles exploring all aspects of science. Fun and engaging illustrations complement the easy-to-understand text..."
– Read it Daddy
"... an excellent way to convey information ..."
– Parents in Touch
In clear language and with fun-to-do experiments, Mia, Isla, Oscar and Seb introduce fascinating subjects just right for pre-schoolers. Why do things fall down? is a first look at gravity and what stops us from floating away!
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In clear language and with fun-to-do experiments, Mia, Isla, Oscar and Seb introduce fascinating subjects just right for pre-schoolers. What is a rainbow? is a first look at colours and light.
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Shortlisted for the Southampton Favourite Book to Share Award 2007
Shortlisted for the City of Discovery Picture Book Award 2008
Blue Ribbon 2006 from the Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Cat, Dog, Pig and Duck all want to climb aboard Mr Horse for a ride. But when they get bored with the slow pace, they ask Mr Horse to go faster and faster… But will "faster" lead to disaster? A delightful rhythmical text with adorable illustrations that will enthral every child.
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"This laugh-out-loud picture book is first-rate."
– School Library Journal
"It's a beautiful and winningly simple book, and the illustrations are a real treat."
– School Librarian
"Smee has created a book full of fun... it just has to be enjoyed all over again, once the end is reached. And again... and again!"
– Books for Keeps
"Even youngest readers will appreciate the animals' exuberant chorus of "Again!""
– Publishers Weekly
"Listed in 50 Of The Best Kids' Books Published In The Last 25 Years"
– Huffington Post
Big Smelly Bear never washes or brushes his fur. Everywhere he goes he is followed by a big smelly stink. He is so smelly that none of the other animals in the forest want to go near him. One day, Big Smelly Bear gets an itch which he cannot reach. Luckily, Big Fluffy Bear comes along and offers to help him, but first, she tells him, he must take a bath. When Big Smelly Bear eventually agrees, a warm friendship begins to develop. A fun-filled story with a sweet-smelling ending.
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"Perfect for sharing with young children"
– Kirkus
"One adorable, irresistible, stinky bear."
– San Jose Mercury News
"This should engender roars of approval."
– Kirkus Reviews
The whole gang from Clip-Clop and Jingle-Jingle are back, and this time they're taking to the high seas. But the water's looking choppy, and the waves are getting bigger! Will the farmyard friends manage to stay dry, or will they tumble out of their little boat and in to the deep blue sea?
NEW format for a hugely successful picture book
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A simple pre-school picture book that explores all kinds of friends, and encourages the youngest child to make and value friends. Rhythmic text and adorable artwork.
It's fun to find an old friend.
It's great to make a new friend.
And when you're feeling sick,
I'm your feel-better-soon friend
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Poppy loves to dress like mummy especially when she can choose all her favourite colours. A beautiful, large format book with a synthetic fabric cover.
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Everyone can draw – a book to celebrate the artist within each and every one of us. People draw in different ways – find out what works for you, then draw, draw, draw.
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". . . immerse yourself in this joyful book."
– Red Reading Hub
"...imaginative and inspiring book encourages us to find out what works for us and then... draw, draw, draw."
– Parents in Touch
"...celebrates the artist within us all ... a great book to have and share with young children."
– Dolphin Booksellers Blog
"A colourful and airy celebration of drawing (in all its forms) for the very young."
– Achuka
"Everyone Can Draw by Fifi Kuo is a gloriously colourful celebration of our creative sides"
– Read it Daddy
Another addition to a hugely successful, well-reviewed series exploring maths and numbers for Foundation Stage / Key Stage One children.
Have you ever wondered just how far animals can jump – from the kangaroo and the snow leopard to the grasshopper and the frog?
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"Don't be misled into thinking the titular marsupial is the longest jumper of all though; there's a creature that well and truly outsprings it; now what might that be?"
– Red Reading Hub
"...new addition to a hugely successful series exploring maths and numbers."
– Parents in Touch
"an enlightening information text to build curiosity and answer questions about nature and numbers."
– Just Imagine
"A fab way to combine two fascinating subjects in one brilliant exploration of animals and numbers."
– Read it Daddy
Poppy loves to bake like mummy – especially when there are so many interesting things in the kitchen to play with – measuring spoons, jugs, sieves and flour.
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