Beetle and caterpillar are best friends. Every day, they sit together on a big rock, sharing a picnic and looking out over the forest. But one day, caterpillar goes missing and Beetle cannot find him. Just as he is about to give up hope, a very friendly and rather familiar butterfly appears out of nowhere. He might not look much like his best friend, but he is just as brilliant a picnic companion.
From Jericho 10,000 years ago to modern-day Tokyo, learn how 25 cities across history have shaped our world. With vibrant, detailed artwork and 25 maps taking in Rome, Venice, Berlin, Amsterdam, and Constantinople find out what it was really like to live there. Explore Athens at the birth of democracy, walk the streets of Benin in West Africa or discover Chinas long-lost capital city of Xianyang.
Travel back in time to discover secrets of mummies and other human remains from around the world. This fascinating book reveals what scientists and experts have uncovered about our ancestors' lives from the bodies they left behind. With an engaging text and beautiful, respectful artwork, this is a book that will delight and inspire anyone with an interest in history, archaeology and anthropology.
A hilarious new picture book from author of The Suitcase, Chris Naylor-Ballesteros - with neon ink throughout! Frank and Bert are the best of friends and they LOVE to play hide and seek.
Willow has always felt like an outsider at school, so when a group of girls offer her friendship in exchange for "fun" stealing dares, Willow can't say no. But as the dares escalate, she has to ask herself: How far will she go to fit in? This wise, warm and uplifting story explores what it feels like to lose yourself and the joy of discovering you're perfect just as you are.
This gorgeous, illustrated treasury of fascinating facts and amazing real-life stories is the perfect gift for dog lovers.<br />Warm and accessible text explores everything from the evolutionary history of dogs, to beliefs about dog deities, the science of doggy senses, representations of dogs in art, heroic dogs of history and how dogs shape our lives every day.
A goofy new puppy turns the lives of two rescue pets upside down in this hilarious graphic novel for pet lovers and fans of The Secret Life of Pets.<br />But, when Peanut escapes and gets lost, it turns out that home isn't home without the noisy little puppy after all...<br />A sweet and funny story about life seen through the eyes of pets, perfect for newly independent readers and visual readers.
When a dragon goes to school, will she enjoy a book in the den and save her lunchtime treats for a friend? Or will she throw the crayons and refuse to share? Shes going to need her friends to help her behave herself. She is DRAGON after all! This delightful new book by award-winning author Caryl Hart is the perfect introduction to school for little dragons and children everywhere.
An outstanding collection of womens poetry with works from household names to newer contemporary poets, Ella Risbridgers breath-taking and wide-ranging but accessible selection gives women and girls the inspiration to live every moment to the full. Illustrated with atmospheric artwork from Anna Shepeta, this beautifully produced book is the perfect gift to begin a life-long love of poetry.
Explore an enchanting world of nursery rhymes, poems and songs from the illustrator of I Am the Seed. Humpty Dumpty, Jack and Jill, Little Miss Muffet and all your favourite nursery rhyme friends are here, along with elves, mermaids and a crew of white mice from lesser-known gems. Perfect for bedtime, this rich collection of one hundred and one rhymes will delight children for generations to come.
Its Posys birthday and shes delighted with Pips gift of a beautiful toy bus. After having fun with the bus, and playing party games, its time for the birthday tea. But as Pip is carrying his cake to the table, he trips over the bus and into the air along with the cake! Small children will enjoy finding out what happens to the cake and how Pip and Posy make the best of a sticky situation!
This beloved childhood classic by Kenneth Grahame is now available in a stunning gift book edition with sumptuous details including cloth binding, foil cover and ribbon marker. The timeless, hilarious and heart-warming adventures of Mole, Ratty, Badger and Toad are brought to life for a new generation in this enchanting abridgement, accompanied by Kate Hindley's vibrant and dazzling artwork.
A funny, wise and heart-warming story, with a truly wonderful hero, from the author of highly-acclaimed I, Cosmo and My Life as a Cat. When Clementine escapes from the lab which has bred her, she discovers that it's not enough to be the smartest mouse in history if she wants to survive in the real world. Together with her new human friends, she must find a way to earn her freedom - for good.
Learn how to read Latin in this gripping puzzle mystery!<br />When ancient Roman friends Flavia and Julius uncover a plot to overthrow the emperor, they must stop the criminals before it's too late.<br />With beautifully detailed artwork, fascinating facts about ancient Rome, Latin messages, mazes, logic puzzles and more, this is the perfect book for children who love history and hair-raising adventures!
The speediest bedtime story you will ever read - it's only ten words long! But wait! There are a couple of things you must do first... <br />Ingenious, inventive, and interactive, this hilarious and engaging bedtime story will help to settle down even the most restless readers. It is guaranteed to be a bedtime favourite!<br />Illustrated by bestelling and award-winning Kate Hindley.
Die Natur beruhigt, macht glücklich und sorgt für innere Ausgeglichenheit! Deshalb findest du in diesem Buch viele abwechslungsreiche Aktivitäten für drinnen und draußen: Du kannst Regentropfenmuster ausmalen, Blumensamen säen oder verschiedene Pflanzen und Insekten auf einem Spaziergang an der frischen Luft entdecken.
Bound into this playful and energetic rhyming text featuring an adorable cast of dogs. This hilarious alphabet celebration of canine capers is perfect for any dog lover.<br />Featuring stylish and vibrant artwork by the award-winning Sara Ogilvie, illustrator of Julia Donaldson's The Detective Dog.<br />This bright and cheerful book is the perfect gift for any child (or adult!) to read aloud or enjoy alone.
When youre reading a book with somebody very small, there are a few things you look for, and this book ticks every box: its sturdy, colourful and tactile, with fun felt shapes that little hands will love to lift and look behind, and with a simple, engaging text. As if that wasnt enough, theres even a mirror reveal on the very last page. The perfect book for little adventurers everywhere!
The thrilling second book about Maggie Blue and Hoagy, as they try and live a normal life in the real world - but the Dark World won't let them go, and when a white crow appears they become drawn back into the mystery and terror of a world where Maggie is more important than she knows ...
The sequel to MAGGIE BLUE AND THE DARK WORLD finds Maggie trying to forget all about the her terrifying experience when saving her friend, Ida. But the Dark World can't, and won't, let her go - and she and cat Hoagy finds themselves drawn there yet again in the second thrilling story in this Costa-shortlisted series.
A brilliantly illustrated collection of 366 hilarious poems to keep you laughing all year round! It follows the bestselling anthologies Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright! and I Am the Seed That Grew the Tree (over 130,000 copies sold). With a spectacular range of poems and the highest possible production values, including a luxurious cloth binding and ribbon marker, this is a perfect gift for all ages.
This spectacular advent calendar book has a flap to lift alongside a special poem for every day of advent and a magical fold-out concertina displaying a beautiful snowy landscape. With sturdy flaps, sparkling foil and a ribbon tie closure, this beautiful gift book is designed to be shared together as the days get closer to Christmas - filling your family with festive cheer, year after year.
The hilarious fox and bear double act from bestseller Chris Naylor-Ballesteros is back for a second adventure. Bert is CERTAIN he can ride his bike as well as Frank, but he is very wobbly!
Pip and Posy are spending the afternoon outside, but Pip wants to do some gardening quietly and Posy wants to play noisy games which frighten Pips new snail friend back into its shell. But when a big, greedy bird tries to take Pips snail, Posys loud voice can be quite useful after all! A heart-warming story about how sometimes its good to be quiet and other times you have to be a little loud.