Picture Books

The brand-new HEARTWARMINGLY HILARIOUS childrens picture book from NUMBER ONE bestselling David Walliams. Illustrated by artistic genius Tony Ross.

Giant Jumperee P/B

A powerful and standout sea-life story featuring one very small and determined blue whale from bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator Rob Biddulph

All young dinosaurs are warned about the scary Gigantosaurus so Bonehead volunteers to be the dino-kids lookout.

While Bill Rocky Tiny Mazu and their friend Marsh are on the hunt for shiny glow weeds a thick fog settles over Cretacia. Uh oh - how will they ever find their way home? Anyone who knows the four friends knows that Mazu is an excellent leader and will keep the group away from any danger. But when Bill and Marsh get separated from the group Bill must find the confidence in himself to brave the bad weather and lead them to safety. Will Bill face his fears and save the day? And will all the friends make it back to the den unscathed?

What else could a giraffe with an extending neck a pelican with an expanding beak and an athletic little monkey be but the Ladderless Window-Cleaning Company? When the trio are invited to try and clean all 677 windows belonging to His Grace The Duke of Hampshire it is no wonder they have the most incredible fun.

Edward the giraffe cant understand why his neck is as long and bendy and ridiculous as it is. No other animal has a neck this absurd. Hes tried disguising it dressing it up strategically hiding it behind bushes - anything he can think of. But just when hes exhausted his neck-hiding options a turtle ambles in and tries to help him understand that his neck has a purpose - and looks excellent in a bow tie.

In a town by the seaside Marianne is often seen foraging on the beach. But she isnt playing with children her own age. Instead Marianne is alone and digging for dinosaur bones to build a special sort of companion. Then one night she goes to sleep wishing with all her heart that her dinosaur might come to life. A rare and special book where the words and pictures take you on a magical journey far beyond the page.

Four little girls meet under an apple tree and form a bond that grows as they share secrets dreams worries and schemes.

The Go-Away bird just wants to be left alone . . . but when she finds herself in trouble she soon realizes that sometimes everyone needs a friend.

Goodnight Everyone P/B

One of the worlds favourite bedtime books perfect for soothing small children to sleep.

Two space-mad little boys get ready for bed and say goodnight to their toy rockets launch pads and planet mobiles before being whisked away into space on an adventure beyond their wildest dreams.

A tender and heart-warming new story from the world of The Storm Whale .

The story of a girl a whale and a friendship that will echo down the generations from best-selling award-winning picture book creator Benji Davies author of The Storm Whale.  

Its Easter morning and Greg is SO EGG-CITED for the fun to begin! But when the chocolate egg delivery doesnt show up at the bakery Greg and Gloria have to HOP to it - otherwise Easter will be ruined! Time to make their way to the most magical place on Earth - EASTERLAND! Can they find the Easter Bunny and make sure the chocolate eggs are delivered in time for the big Easter egg hunt?

The Grinny Granny Donkey is the third book from Craig Smith and Katz Cowley the creative team behind the Scottish Granny internet sensation The Wonky Donkey.

What do we all need when were feeling down? yes thats right a group hug! A slug is the unlikely hero of this feel-good tale: You need a hug? I have one said Slug to keep your heart snug! More and more sad-looking animals arrive and one by one slug persuades each to join the group hug until a scary looking bear turns up. But who will be brave enough to hug bear? A wonderful read-aloud book with irresistible rhyme vibrant nature scenes and huggable animals.

Celebrate twenty-five years of the modern classic The Gruffalo with this special anniversary edition of the story featuring bonus extra material.

Unicorn wants to write the most fabulous story in the world. He has a fancy notebook. A special fluffy pen. He has everything just perfect. But Unicorn has NO IDEA what to write! When his friends try to join in will Unicorn turn into a ... GRUMPYCORN? A must-have unicorn picture book treat from the bestselling award-winning Sarah McIntyre.

Gustavo is a ghost. He is good at doing all sorts of paranormal things like walking through walls making objects fly and glowing in the dark. And he loves playing beautiful music on his violin. But Gustavo also has a problem. He is SHY. Which means some things are harder for him to do like getting in a line to buy eye-scream or talking to the other monsters. But Gustavo longs to be a part of something he longs to be seen. More than anything he wants to make a friend. So plucking up all his courage he sends a very special letter: Dear Monsters I would like to invite you to my violin concert at the Day of the Dead party.

When Handa has a sleepover with her friend Akeyo the girls are allowed to spend the night in a little hut near the house. Theyre excited to be on their own but as they get ready for bed Handa feels more and more nervous. She keeps hearing things - strange snorts chitter chattering a big thud. Akeyo says its only her noisy family but on the opposite page the reader sees the nocturnal animals who are really making the noise - and while some of them are familiar others are very peculiar-looking indeed!

This poetic journey to a place of happiness and calm will inspire and empower your child to enjoy the practice of mindfulness.

Discover all of the wonderful things that children get up to on their birthdays in the imaginary land of Katroo in this magical Dr. Seuss classic!

Heathers favourite number is two - she has two arms two legs two pets and two lovely mummies. But when Heather goes to school for the first time someone asks her about her daddy - and Heather doesnt have a daddy! But then the class all draw portraits of their families and not one single drawing is the same. Heather and her classmates realise - it doesnt matter who makes up a family the most important thing is that all the people in it love one another very much.

It is just an ordinary day in the garden. Until the garden birds spot something different. A curious new nest. In the nest a most peculiar egg. Flutter flop a new bird - drops! Hello Bird! they say. This bird sees things from a different point of view and isnt afraid to try new things. But the garden birds arent so sure especially when Bird ventures very close to - Watch out Bird! CAT! Uh oh! Has Bird tried one new thing too many? Is Bird in BIG trouble? This fun quirky laugh-out-loud story gives us familiar approachable characters in a new way. With a message of friendship trying new things and appreciating what we can learn from each other this is the perfect picture book for the youngest readers.

When Henry meets his new baby sister Celeste he cant wait to show her everything hes already learned about being an elephant. But Celeste doesnt seem to be interested in Henrys lessons - she wants to explore and play! As Celestes curiosity leads them both away from the herd the two little elephants find themselves lost and afraid. Can Celeste use what shes learned from her big brother to help get them to safety? With stunning charcoal illustrations and a hint of yellow Jo Weaver brings this heart-warming tale of love and friendship beautifully to life.

#1 New York Times Bestseller and #1 TIME Best Book of the Year for 2017! The exquisite and thought-provoking new book from the multi award-winning internationally best-selling picture book creator of Lost and Found Oliver Jeffers.

Hilda and the Mountain King takes off from the cliff hanger in Hilda and the Stone Forest that left you waiting breathlessly! We rejoin our heroine for her latest adventure just as she awakes to find herself in the body of a troll! Her mother is worried sick and is perplexed by the strange creature that seems to have taken Hildas place. Now both of them are in a race to be reunited before Ahlberg and his safety patrol get the chance to use their new secret weapon to lay waste to the trolls and Hilda along with them!

Flying pigs wobbling plates of jelly and a giant who trembles whenever he meets a mouse: welcome to the topsy-turvy world of nursery rhymes. Inspired by his lifelong fascination with these peculiar poems Michael Rosen has placed familiar playground songs alongside forgotten gems for a seminal new collection. Brought to vivid life by Chris Riddells magnificent pictures expect familiar faces from little Jumping Joan to Miss Mary Mack - but also plenty of surprises. With 40 rhymes to choose from this book is sure to prove a bedtime favourite.