Picture Books 5 To 8yrs

This life-affirming picture book explores the adventures we can have out there in our magical world. All we need to do is put down our phones...

Watch a thousand years unfold in the life of one magnificent tree! A tiny acorn grows . . . into an enormous oak tree! It lives for a thousand years - then a new acorn sprouts beginning the cycle of life all over again. With its rich poetic rhyme and gorgeous illustrations this is a captivating celebration of nature and wildlife.

Long ago Old Bear (with his scruffy hair and threadbare paws) was packed away in a box and taken up to the attic. And there he stayed until Bramwell Brown remembered him.

The iconic song is now an incredible picture book! Celebrate fifty years of Cat Stevens timeless anthem with this joyfully illustrated picture book filled with hope love and the celebration of all cultures and identities.

One day Neligans pig sits by the pond watching the ducks and geese play on the cool water. The pig gets hotter and hotter; the ducks and the geese get louder and louder. Then Neligans pig does something quite unheard of - she jumps in the pond.

Long John has a whole crew of wild pirates in tow and - for one boy and his sister - hes about to transform a perfectly ordinary evening into a riotous adventure beneath a pirate moon. Its time to make some PIRATE STEW. Marvellously silly and gloriously entertaining this tale of pirates flying ships doughnut feasts and some rather magical stew is perfect for all pirates both young and old.

Tá puifìn beag cabhrach ina cónaì ar Sceilg Mhichìl. Nuair a thagann sì ar ubh atá ar strae tá an puifìn ar a dìcheall an ubh a thabhairt abhaile go dtìna nead féin. Ach leis an ngaoth ag séideadh agus an ubh ag sleamhnú sìos an cnoc beidh cúnamh ag teastáil ó ainmhithe Sceilg Mhichìl chun an ubh a thabhairt abhaile slán!

Read the story lift the flaps and pull the tabs in this gift edition of the much-loved classic story.

A soothing heartwarming story about making friends part of the Guardian Angels series written by Lucinda Riley and her son Harry Whittaker stunningly illustrated by Jane Ray.

Today it is snowing and the teeny tiny kittens want to play outside. Ruffles loves the teeny tiny kittens but Ruffles DOES NOT LOVE the snow. Its too cold too slippy too slidey and too sinky ESPECIALLY in the deep snow places. But when the teeny tiny kittens get stuck will Ruffles be very brave and help his friends?

A lovely gentle tale for children about embracing your differences.

In a big abandoned house on a barren hill lives a skull. A brave girl named Otilla has escaped from terrible danger and run away and when she finds herself lost in the dark forest the lonely house beckons. Her host the skull is afraid of something too something that comes every night. Can brave Otilla save them both?

Meet the little dinosaur who is the GREATEST SECRET AGENT IN THE WORLD.

Discover five charming horse and pony stories from around the world - from a little pony who wants to be all grown up to three wild horses who outwit a hungry wolf.

A collection of short stories about some extremely mischievous children from the worlds favourite storyteller Enid Blyton. Perfect for children aged 5 and up.

Amelias puppy Poppet has fallen down an old mine! Can she find a way to get Poppet out safely?

The Vasylenko family are adventurers. They all love the wet and the wild the thrill of exploring the outside world. All that is - except Oktober. He prefers the warm and safe comfort of the inside world and for his adventures to take place between the pages of a book. But tomorrow Oktober has to join his family on a trek into the slimy grimy and climby wild where he sees only danger and worry and fears a creature called The Wilderness! Failing to keep his wits about him could be dangerous though - it may even get him a bit lost. But perhaps getting lost is just what Oktober needs to find himself and maybe even make an unexpected friend.

A new edition of the classic illustrated storybook ideal for children just beginning to read on their own.

Maxs night-time adventure in the land of the Wild Things is a classic of 20th century childrens picture books.

Follow the family' excitement as they wade through the grass, splash through the river and squelch through the mud in search of the bear.

There' a house inside my MummyWhere my little brother grows,or maybe it' my little sisterNo-one really knows.

Cha-cha with the chimps rock n roll with the rhino in this funny and very moving story about Gerald the Giraffe who longs to dance - but is laughed off the dance floor.

The Lorax is the original eco warrior and his message still rings loud today in this fable about the dangers of destroying our forests told in the trademark rhyme of the irrepressible Dr.