A lyrical, joyful charity picture book about gratitude and community, inspired by the efforts of key workers during the coronavirus pandemic. Tatenda says thank you every day, wherever he can. Thank y
My Friend, Billy Whiskers is a sensitive and heartwarming story about the power of imaginary friendship.On a snowy day, while all the other children are playing together, Patrick sits alone. But Patrick isn’t really alone, because he has a friend called Billy Whiskers – a friend only he can see.Together they ride bikes, climb trees, read stories and chat about this and that. Billy doesn’t talk much, but he’s a very good listener. He listens when Patrick has worries to share and sometimes, when the worries get too big, they disappear off on magical adventures where anything feels possible. And Patrick returns feeling big and brave . . .Brave enough that on this special snow day, he has the courage to say hello to the other children . . .This powerful and sensitive new picture book from David Litchfield captures the magic of imaginary friendship, the power of empathy and the importance of our friends – real or not – in helping us to navigate the world as we grow.
Meet your new favourite mischief maker! International bestseller Kes Gray is back with his latest book, A Mouse Just Ate My House! A delightful tale of a hungry little mouse who’ll stop at nothing to fill her tummy - and we mean nothing!Prepare for a laugh-out-loud adventure with A Mouse Just Ate My House! the latest tail from the multi-million copy bestselling children’s author Kes Gray. Mice eat cheese, right? Not this mouse! Our mischievous little nuisance is so hungry she will stop at nothing until she’s full up. She’s even taken a big bite out of this very book - just look at the missing piece and all the little nibble marks! In this hilarious story, a hungry little mouse simply cannot stop eating. From doors to sofas to chairs – even stairs! She has a rumble in her tummy that won’t go away. Her first course was my skirting board You know the shapes mice make I thought one hole was all she’d do, But that was my mistake! She waited till I’d gone to bed
From the creator of the New York Times Best Illustrated Book Little Red, These Are My Rocks is the perfect picture book for children who love collecting. Join the narrator, as they proudly introduce the reader to their prized collection, featuring BIG things to small things … and spiky things to wobbly things!Each page is bursting with humour – and they are interactive too – with children encouraged to interact with the book, with invitations to point, make noises, clap their hands and think about what they could collect..Interactive books engage young children and capture their natural curiosity and These Are My Rocks encourages the development of important early-learning skills such as listening, choosing, matching, counting and moving by playing on the theme of interaction. These Are My Rocks is stylish, humorous, inclusive and utterly engaging – and a celebration of children's love of collecting.
Shortlisted for Illustrator of the Year - British Book Awards 2025From the award-winning creator of I Love Books comes a humorous and heartfelt tale about the value of kindness and the magic of making new friends. Oh, Carrots! is the perfect choice for young children as they begin to navigate their first friendships. Mr Rabbit lives alone, and do you know what? He likes it! He enjoys peaceful moments spent reading, drinking cups of tea, and gardening - but sometimes it can get a little too quiet . . .Luckily, Spring has arrived, and that means Mr Rabbit can plant his favourite vegetable – carrots! With some love, sunshine, and a little bit of singing, the carrots begin to grow. But one day, Mr Rabbit spots something unusual - a wiggling carrot top! He pulls and pulls, and out pops a walking, talking carrot. Carrot only wants to be Mr Rabbit’s friend, but Mr Rabbit just wants to be left alone! From leaving soil all over the sofa to rummaging through Mr Rabbit’s books, Carrot’s mischievo
My First Story Orchestra: Carnival of the Animals features six of Camille Saint-Saëns best-known pieces of music from his famous musical suite, retold for the youngest members of the family. From the internationally bestselling series, discover the magical world of Carnival of the Animals with 6 sounds – the perfect introduction to classical music for babies and toddlers. The My First Story Orchestra series brings classical music to life for little children through illustrated retellings of classic ballets, operas and musical stories paired with 6 10-second sound clips of real orchestras playing the music.In Carnival of the Animals, hear lions roar and dinosaurs stomp – and more! – in these pieces from Camille Saint-Saëns’s much-loved suite. Children will love pressing the button on every page to hear the music, as the story unfolds.Also available from the My First Story Orchestra series: Swan Lake, The Nutcracker and Four Seasons in One Day. Manufacturer's note: please pull the white
My First Story Orchestra: The Four Seasons in One Day features six of Vivaldi's best-known pieces of music from his famous violin concerti, retold for the youngest members of the family. From the internationally bestselling series, this board book with 6 sounds is the perfect introduction for babies and toddlers to classical music.The My First Story Orchestra series brings classical music to life for little children through illustrated retellings of classic ballets, operas and musical stories, paired with 6 10-second sound clips of real orchestras playing the music.Listen to the changing seasons and watch the leaves change colour in Vivaldi's Four Seasons in One Day. Children will love pressing the button on every page to hear the music, as the story unfolds.Also available from the My First Story Orchestra series: Swan Lake, The Nutcracker and Carnival of the Animals. Manufacturer's note: please pull the white tab out the back of the book before use and flick the small button to turn i
Are You a Hungry Monster? is a hilarious interactive picture book that will have readers giggling and laughing along, as monster creates his legendary snack recipe! Are you feeling hungry? Do you like eating raggedy old socks and lots of earwax? No? So you’re not a hungry monster! Wait... you ARE hungry? But you like pasta, cookies AND fruit? GROSS! Can you resist the ‘delicious’ feast monster has made for you?Children will love playing along with the book as this lovable monster invites them to share his favourite snacks. From talented Guilherme Karsten, the creator of the popular Are You a Monster? (winner of the BookTrust Storytime Prize 2024)Direct and engaging approach, gets kids fully involved with the storyThe go-to book for all snack-loving kids!Kids get to join in with this stupendously silly story and play their monstrous part, and by the end all little monsters will be giggling at the explosive end!
A 10th anniversary edition of modern classic and bestseller, The Bear and the Piano, with exclusive bonus content including a letter from the author, development sketches and a pull-out poster.'Making The Bear and the Piano and seeing the reaction it has had, has been one of the most incredible things to happen to me in my life.' David Litchfield____________________________________________________________________________A special 10th anniversary edition of the award-winning and best-selling, The Bear and the Piano featuring exclusive bonus content, a pull-out poster and a shiny gold roundel on the cover.A moving tale of exploration and belonging from critically acclaimed author David Litchfield.One day, a young bear stumbles upon something he has never seen before in the forest. As time passes, he teaches himself how to play the strange instrument, and eventually the beautiful sounds are heard by a father and child who are picnicking in the woods. The bear goes with them on an incredi
Learn about inspiring story of Patrick Mahomes! The legendary American footballer and MVP who grew up dreaming of being a baseball player. Little Patrick grew up in Texas. His dad was a legendary baseball player and he dreamt of following in his footsteps. As a child, he excelled at all sorts of sports: from baseball to basketball to ping-pong, but it was American football which captured his heart.In college, he dedicated himself to building his skills and strength on the field. His hard work soon paid off when he was asked to join the Kansas City Chiefs. Just two years later he won his first super bowl ring! The next few years bought two more Superbowl victories as well as some losses.But whether he wins or loses, Patrick knows that the most important thing is being a good teammate and a strong leader. Alongside his football career, he is a dedicated husband and father. He is passionate about improving the lives of children and through his foundation, 15 and the Mahomies, suppor
What do one thousand things really look like? Let Little Mouse show you in this stunning collection of first words to see and say. Search-and-find Little Mouse on every page and discover new words with every turn of the page. Stylishly laid out, this visual encyclopedia covers everything from space, to the human body, to the world around us, and is full of things to spot and learn along the way.Perfect for parents or guardians to use at home with little ones, this book contains one thousand first concepts: enough to explore, entertain and educate for hours on end. Learning with Little Mouse is fun!
Discover the spellbinding magic of A Midsummer Night's Dream in this musical reimagining of one of Mendelssohn's most famous suites. This story takes us to Athens where the Duke and Queen are to be married. However, not everyone is as happy and on one midsummer's night, mischievous fairies, lively actors and young lovers get caught up in a series of pranks and events in the nearby woods. As you and your little one journey through the magical scenes of Shakespeare's most beloved and comedic play, press the buttons on each page to activate the sounds! This encourages interactive learning and introduces children to this beautiful piece of music. At the back of the book, find a short biography of the composer, Felix Mendelssohn, with details about his composition of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Next to this, you can replay the musical excerpts and, for each of them, read a discussion of the instruments, rhythms and musical techniques that make them so powerful. A glossary defines musical ter
*Incredible 3D dinosaur viewer: See 30 illustrated dinosaurs in roar-some 3D *Screen-free fun for dinosaur fans aged 3+*Learn through play: Packed with fun facts and observation games *3D viewer box contains: 3D lenses, cards featuring 30 dinosaur illustrations and fun facts, instruction and games leaflet; box size is 18 × 6.5 × 6.5 cm See 30 dinosaurs in incredible 3D with Enter the World of Dinosaurs: Immersive 3D Viewer.Choose a dinosaur card and place it in the box, then look through the lenses to enter the world of the dinosaurs! See a charging triceratops, a T-Rex mid-roar, and many other dino favourites in three dimensions. Turn over the cards to discover fun facts about each dinosaur. The immersive 3D viewer contains 3D lenses, 30 dinosaur cards, and an instructions and games leaflet.
*100-piece double-sided puzzle: Two puzzles in one! With 100 pieces perfect for little hands*Little People, BIG DREAMS: Featuring illustrations and text from the bestselling book series by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vergara that will bring history to life*Attractive gift box includes 100 double-sided pieces, a paper bag to keep the puzzle safe and a 28-page booklet with information about the inspiring figures featured*Screen-free fun for children aged 5–7: Puzzling edutainment to keep little hands busy while learning about 32 amazing people who changed the worldPiece together two big pictures of Little People and their BIG DREAMS!Complete the class photo that dreams are made of in the Little People, BIG DREAMS Double Sided Puzzle, featuring 32 of history’s favourite characters. Then turn the pieces over and put together the yellow side of the puzzle to see them achieve their dreams as grown-ups. Read the stories of these outstanding people from the accompanying booklet as you build the puzzl
*An easy-to-learn bingo game: Screen-free family fun with simple gameplay for 2–6 players*Discover inspiring role models from the popular children’s book series Little People, BIG DREAMS and learn as you play!*Attractive gift box contains: 6 double-sided bingo cards, 30 bingo chips, 54 tokens, a cloth bag, and an educational booklet; box size is 22 × 22 × 4 cm*Edutainment for children age 4+: Little People, BIG DREAMS brings history to lifeDiscover history’s favourite characters in this inspirational bingo game, from the creator of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS books. Dream Big BINGO! is a bingo game with a difference! Choose one of history’s most inspirational figures – from writers and artists to scientists and sports stars – and collect all the qualities and experiences they need to help them fulfil their big dreams. Race to be first to complete your card and shout ‘bingo’ to win! Learn about their incredible life stories and amazing achievements as you play, with m
