Picture Books

Celebrate Elmer’s 30th Birthday with this much-loved picture book that shows children that it is OK to be different!  Elmer is different. Elmer is patchwork. The grey elephants all love him, but he soon starts to wonder what it would be like to be just the same as them... Deservedly a modern classic, with over ten million copies of his books sold worldwide. Full of colour, wisdom and pathos, little readers will love this classic tale at bedtime.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781842707319 • Author:  David McKee • Publisher:  Andersen Press; 12th edition • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  32 • Dimensions:  23.98 x 0.36 x 27.58 cm

A timeless classic about Sophie and her extraordinary teatime guest, a story that is enjoyed and beloved by generations of children! Now an award-winning animation. The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don't expect to see at the door is a big furry, stripy tiger! This warm and funny picture book story is perfect for reading aloud, or for small children to read to themselves time and again.  The magic begins at teatime!  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780007215997 • Author:  Judith Kerr • Publisher:  Harper Collins Children’s Books • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  32 • Dimensions:  28 x 0.4 x 22 cm

Take your toddler on an adventure and find the adorable baby animals in this lift-the-flap baby book with pictures that pop off the page!  This colourful pop-up peekaboo book follows animal parents and their babies as they play hide-and-seek. Babies and toddlers can lift big flaps and see peekaboo surprises pop up from the pages: a naughty baby monkey swinging from a tree, a messy baby hippo rolling in the mud, a sleepy baby sloth hiding behind the leaves, and a happy baby elephant who's splish splashing in the lake. The lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy and early learning, while the surprise pop-up scenes will delight curious preschoolers. With the help of parents and caregivers, toddlers will have fun turning the sturdy board book pages, guessing what's hiding under each flap, and then lifting the flaps to reveal the baby animal characters and play peekaboo! Ideal for interactive preschool play, this book will appeal to both parents and children and is certain to keep little ones entertained time and time again! Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780241411117 • Author:  DK • Publisher:  DK • Format:  Board Book • Pages:  12 • Dimensions:   21.6 x 2.6 x 21.6cm

Join The Very Hungry Worry Monsters in this fun-packed Puzzle and Book Set! This set comes with a 28 piece puzzle and The Very Hungry Worry Monsters’ story book. Read the book and piece the jigsaw together – the perfect two activities in one. You can also scan the QR code to listen to the story read by Hannah Hope. Perfect for youngsters looking to have hours of fun! Product Information:  • ISBN: 9781836420026 • Author: Make Believe • Publisher: Make Believe • Format: Paperback

Enjoy this magical 28-piece puzzle, with accompanying picture book. You can also scan the QR code for the animated story read by Suranne Jones. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781836420002 • Author: Make Believe Ideas • Publisher: Make Believe Ideas • Format: Paperback

Get your claws into this fiendishly funny new picture book from David Walliams and Adam Stower – the sequel to Little Monsters! Furball is a loveable little yeti on his first day at Monster School. He can’t wait to learn how to be scary, but it’s hard when you look like a cuddly toy. When the big monsters at the school make fun of Furball, Howler the little werewolf comes to the rescue. Together, can they prove that little monsters rule? A feel-good, funny story, packed full of monsters – Big and small.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780008305772 • Author:  David Walliams • Publisher:  HarperCollins Publishers • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  32 • Dimensions: 27.6 x 27.6 x 0.5 cm

This bookcase is the perfect introduction to early learning for your child. With colourful illustrations and sixty first words, this lovely set will spark recognition and inspire young minds. Contains six sturdy board books and a robust carry-case. These wonderful sets contain six chunky board book with rounded corners in a rigid suitcase with magnetic closure. Simple text and bright illustrations are stimulating for babies and toddlers. Product Information:  • ISBN: 9781784683320 • Author: Philip Dauncey • Publisher: Really Decent Books • Format:  Book Collection • Pages: 60 • Dimensions: 18 x 22.7 x 3.7cm

Enjoy the story of Bob the Bogey Fairy in this 28-piece storyboard jigsaw puzzle and picture book. Have fun exploring the beautiful illustrations as you put the jigsaw together. Sturdy and easy-to-hold puzzle pieces for little hands. Promotes hand-eye coordination. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781836420019 • Author: Robert S. Nott • Publisher: Make Believe Ideas • Format: Box Set • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 28 x 21.5 x 6.5cm

Why do we need bees? How do they make honey? And who's who in a beehive? Children can find the answers to these questions and many more in this informative lift-the-flap book. With colourful illustrations, simple text and chunky flaps to lift. Young children can discover lots of amazing facts about bees and why they need our help. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781474917933 • Author: Katie Daynes • Publisher: Usborne • Format: Hardback • Dimensions: 22.5 x 20 x 1.5cm

A brand-new felt flap series, based on the bestselling picture books from Axel Scheffler and Camilla Reid. With five colourful felt flaps and rich artwork from Axel Scheffler, toddlers will love joining in a game of hide-and-seek with Pip and Posy. These robust little books will be loved by young families everywhere! Product Information:  • ISBN: 9781839948718 • Author: Axel Scheffler • Publisher: Nosy Crow • Format:  Paperback • Pages: 12 • Dimensions: 19 x 2 x 19 cm