With rhythmic text, informative facts and adorable animal characters, this book will help children identify basic feelings, while introducing ideas of empathy and animal welfare. With a different emotion per spread, this funny, moving and adorable non-fiction picture book explores emotions such as sad, happy, [...]
June 6, 2023
A fairytale with a difference! Although in-keeping with fairytale tradition the frog still turns into a handsome prince! James Mayhew’s double-page illustrations are as gorgeous as ever making this book a favourite choice for any young reader who enjoys a story with a happy-ever-after ending. Families [...]
June 5, 2023
A thwarted thespian must use his talents to save his flock from a woolly situation in this hilarious gem from bestselling children’s author Ross Montgomery. William the lamb just can’t stand still. His feet are always tapping, ready to dance, and he loves nothing more [...]
Explore the Okavango Delta, Africa’s incredible inland wetland, a sparkling jewel at the heart of the Kalahari Desert. This richly illustrated picture book brings to life this extraordinary region for young children, navigating its maze of shimmering lagoons, meandering channels and overgrown islands teeming [...]
Wilbur refuses to walk anywhere. He loves to be pushed in his buggy; it’s such a relaxing way to see the world. And he really loves to be carried – whether it’s on his mummy’s shoulders or getting a piggyback, it’s simply his favourite [...]
Bright, bold and mischievous. This picture book is a good choice for young readers who are itching to be off adventuring… Why brush your teeth when you could go snorkelling with a crocodile? Or ride a tiger! Or fly with an eagle! Small Panda doesn’t understand [...]
May 26, 2023
This slim, pocket-sized book is enticing to any young independent reader. With fun, full-colour illustrations and not too long, it is a fantastic example of a ‘bridge’ that will help children to progress from picture books to conventional middle grade fiction. We like the [...]
This board book is a rhyming story by Jodie Parachini with bold and unique illustrations from Teresa Bellón. It explores the daily life of trucks. Wake up, trucks! Let’s rise and shine. Honk your horns – it’s trucking time! Follow the trusty truck crew as they go [...]
From strawberries in welly boots to herbs in recycled tin cans, this easy-to-follow gardening book contains 15 simple, edible projects for young gardeners. Learn all you need to grow your own fruit, herbs and vegetables in the space that you have, from a windowsill [...]
Grandads come in all shapes, sizes and guises! And we have lots of different names for them don’t we? This is a joyous celebration of wonderful grandads and the love they have for their grandchildren. With a bouncy, irresistible rhyming text by Ben Faulks and [...]
Renowned physicist Alan Lightman, author of Ada and the Galaxies, turns his focus to light waves in a second picture book story for children. There’s only one gift Isabel wants for her sixth birthday: a way to see invisible things. She can hardly think of [...]
May 17, 2023
In this wordless epic story Aaron Becker tracks the evolution of our species – and its toll on the Earth – through the fates of a lone tree and an enduring river. River and tree silently watch Time passes and people arrive to harness [...]
May 15, 2023
Join Ommie in an adventure through a magical garden full of animals, in this introduction to yoga for younger children. Yoga is an ancient practice that develops and maintains health and well-being. It promotes flexibility, coordination and strength as well as teaching relaxation and mental [...]
May 14, 2023
Can you spot the dragon on each page? When a little boy is told there’s no such thing as dragons, he doesn’t believe it for a second. Dragons MUST exist – after all, they’re always in books and films! But if he has any chance of [...]
May 10, 2023
‘Sometimes in the mornings when I’m looking down at you, I stop and watch and ponder all the things that you will do.’ With an inspiring and empowering message that speaks to all children from author Lucy Rowland, this lovely book has bright illustrations by [...]
From artist and author Jeannie Baker is an illustrated story about a boy and his Grandpa set in the desert where the Grandpa grew up. It teaches about the animal and plant life that is tough enough to thrive in that barren environment. Using [...]
Join Richard Scarry’s beloved Postman Pig for a day of discovery and adventure! With deliveries to the police station, the doctor’s office, the library and many more, young readers will see how those in their communities go about the day and learn lots of new [...]
May 2, 2023
Jane Goodall is a scientific trailblazer who has been devoted to acquiring a greater understanding of chimpanzees and protecting their natural habitat. Using a unique mix of first-person narrative, hilarious comic panels, and essential facts, Dean Robbins introduces young readers to her work and Hatem [...]
May 1, 2023
Dinosaur fans will love this non-fiction picture book illustrated by Zoe Ingram in a bright, contemporary style. It is a guide to some of the most popular and interesting dinosaurs from the terrifying Tyrannosaurus Rex to the vicious Velociraptor, taking in such favourites as Stegosaurus, [...]
This lovely picture book by Steve Small celebrates the father/child relationship. Wellington is desperate to be bigger, taller and older but in this story he learns that he’s growing up exactly as quickly as he should be – just as his dad did.
