Picture Books

For brave explorers and fearless bear-hunters, enjoy this chant-along children’s classic!We're going on a bear hunt. We're going to catch a big one. Will you come too? For a quarter of a century, readers have been swishy-swashying and splash-sploshing through this award-winning favourite. Follow and join in the family's excitement as they wade through the grass, splash through the river and squelch through the mud in search of a bear. What surprise awaits them in the cave on the other side of the dark forest? Michael Rosen’s timeless classic, lovingly illustrated by Helen Oxenbury, is nearing its thirtieth anniversary. Having first appeared in print in 1989, it has since become an essential feature on any child’s first bookcase. Product Information:• ISBN: 9781406375947• Format: Paperback• Author: Michael Rosen• Pages: 36• Dimensions: 19.7 x 12.7 x 2.1cm

Spidey is missing! New York City is under attack. A horde of villains is causing mayhem across the city, and there's only one person who can stop them - Spider-Man! But where is he? Search for Spidey among the crowds around NYC before the whole city falls to chaos! From Green Goblin attacking a bridge to strange experiments in Doctor Octopus' lab, Spidey fans will love hunting down the villains and spotting lots of hidden details along the way. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781800783010 • Author: Marvel • Publisher: Studio Press • Format: Paperback • Pages: 40 • Dimensions: 30.2 x 21.8 x 0.4cm

The cheeky little gingerbread man is having so much fun! He scurries away from Mr and Mrs Baker and all the hungry animals, but then he meets a crafty fox... Will the gingerbread man meet a sticky end?                     My First Fairytales are a magical introduction to the well-loved stories that are a key part of every childhood. With fresh and fun illustrations, these simple re-tellings of classic fairy tales make a perfect read for young and old alike! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781848957084 • Author: Mara Alperin • Publisher: Little Tiger Press • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 28 x 24.5 x 0.3cm

When Mother Duck's eggs hatch, one little duckling is wibbly and wobbly. . . and very ugly! And no matter how hard he tries to fit in, the other animals just laugh at him.  Will the ugly duckling ever find a friend?           My First Fairy Tales are a magical introduction to the well-loved stories that are a key part of every childhood. With fresh and fun illustrations, these simple re-tellings of classic fairy tales make a perfect read for young and old alike! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781848690370 • Author: Mara Alperin • Publisher: Little Tiger Press • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 28 x 24.5 x 0.3cm

Look, learn and share farm words with this fun first-word book for toddlers. Every double-page spread has a different theme relating to the world of farming, packed with words and illustrations to discover and talk about. Simple questions engage observational skills, and the last page contains a can you find an activity, with prompts to find objects within the book.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781789895032 • Author:  Louise Pigott • Publisher:  Miles Kelly • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  24 • Dimensions:  28 x 24.5 x 0.4 cm

Kipper and his friend Tiger are going camping in the woods. Tiger has a brand-new torch and Kipper has a storybook. Hopefully there aren't any monsters around. But the wood is full of dark shadows and strange noises. And, the darker it gets, the more scared they become!  Can Kipper and Tiger learn to overcome their fears? Product Information: • ISBN: 9781444937022 • Author: Mick Inkpen • Publisher: Hodder Children’s Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 25.4 x 23.5 x 0.64 cm

Have you heard of the worry monsters? They eat your worries and make them disappear! Children will love this funny story and plush box set featuring the friendly worry monsters, designed to help children talk about their fears. Lara Ede’s bright, friendly illustrations will engage them as they read. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781789479768 • Author: Make Believe Ideas • Publisher: Make Believe Ideas • Format: Box Set

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

Jingle Smells, Jingle Smells Jingle all the way, Oh what fun it is to be a skunk on Santa's sleigh! It's Christmas eve and Jingle the little skunk can't WAIT to see all the twinkly fairy lights. But as he skips into town, his terrible WHIFFY stink causes ALL SORTS of trouble. Poor Jingle is convinced he's ruined Christmas . . . But when Santa himself is captured by a gang of wicked robbers, it's up to our stinky hero to save the day. Can his JINGLE SMELLS save Christmas for everyone? A hilarious festive romp from the creators of Mince Spies and Santa Jaws. Don't forget to hold your nose! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781526636812 • Author: Mark Sperring • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 27.4 x 24.5cm

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

Meet Dilly the wonky donkey in this joyous, fun-filled, sun-drenched book that's packed with positive values. Written by Elli Woollard and illustrated by Steven Lenton, this delightful story puts age and wisdom before beauty, encourages self belief and shows that no matter how old and wonky you may be, you can still be exceptional! Dilly the Donkey may be little and wonky – and not as young as she used to be – but each day she lovingly carts the children to school. That is until her owner replaces her with a flashy young horse! Is poor Dilly too old and bent to be of any use? Of course not! She’s kind, brave and smart too, so when the new horse catches the eye of two sneaky thieves, it’s up to Dilly to halt their dastardly plan and save the day. Could this be the start of a whole new career? Product Information: • ISBN: 9781509807925 • Author: Elli Woollard & Steven Lenton • Publisher: Macmillan Distribution Limited • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 27.99 x 22.5 x 0.25 cm

Whilst leaving footpaths should never be done, Straying from stories is all sorts of fun! Little Red Reading Hood loves reading books and making up stories of her own. When she meets a cunning wolf while on her way to the library, he convinces her to stray from the path and read for a little while. But hasn’t she read this in a story before? Perhaps it’s time she came up with a new ending . . . This is a contemporary and fun take on the classic fairy tale, Little Red Riding Hood, created by an incredible picture book partnership. With a playful rhyming story by Lucy Rowland and Ben Mantle's entertaining illustrations, Little Red Reading Hood will inspire children, and adults, about the magic of books and reading. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781509825226 • Author: Lucy Rowland • Publisher: Macmillan Distribution Limited • Pages: 32 • Format: Paperback • Dimensions: 27.94 x 22.23 x 0.25 cm

Enjoy this classic children’s story about Alice and her fun-filled adventure in Wonderland! Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241773796 • Author: Ladybird • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd • Format: Paperback

When Bear takes Alligator's paint, Alligator begins to feel angry! Join Alligator in this simple story, written especially for young children who are just beginning to explore their emotions. Includes notes to encourage further discussion. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781805448082 • Author: Make Believe Ideas • Publisher: Make Believe Ideas • Format: Paperback • Pages: 24 • Dimensions: 25 x 25 x 0.4cm

There's something SCARY lurking in the bathroom. It's HUGE and it's HAIRY but … the Don't Panic Gang is RIGHT HERE TO HELP. Sumo Cat, Ninja Bird and King-Fu Worm will be with you zippety-quick (that's faster than fast!) – saving you, saving me, saving THE WORLD! A sumo-stomping, ninja-popping, kung-fu leaping, all-action adventure featuring three unlikely superheroes and one surprise ending. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781408893067 • Author: Mark Sperring • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 27.4 x 24.5 cm

A hilarious celebration of tooters everywhere, featuring shy, little Jerboa and his wise companion, Elephant. Jerboa is going about his day when he releases a squeaky, stinky toot which shocks the shy creature into thinking he’s done something wrong. Luckily, Elephant is on hand to weigh in with a wise word; after all, no matter how cheeky it might sound, EVERYBODY TOOTS! Join Elephant and Jerboa on a journey through the bottom-singing animal kingdom and beyond, to explore the secret (and not so secret) lives of tooters everywhere – from the gentle hums and private pongs, to the earth-quaking whoppers and loud and proud trumps. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781780559209 • Author: Jonny Leighton & Mike Byrne • Publisher: Michael O'Mara • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 27.8 x 24 x 0.4 cm

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

Leaving Toy School for his new home, Bob the Bear thinks he knows all there is to being loved and cuddled. But in the end it is a surprising and unusual talent that helps him most of all… Product Information:  • ISBN: 9781839135279 • Author: Michael Rosen • Publisher: Andersen Press  • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 24 x 0.5 x 27.9cm

The Little Book Big Idea series builds foundations for life-long learning by explaining big ideas to little people.  Building fun foundations for life-long learning, What is music? gives the answers to questions such as these: What is a song? What is an orchestra? What is rhythm? What can you do with music? Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781915613707 • Author:  Noodle Juice • Publisher:  Noodle Juice • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  32 • Dimensions:  21 x 1 x 25.3 cm

Rainbow Bird's happy song made people forget about their worries. When Rainbow Bird is stolen, a brave little girl sets off on an adventure to rescue her. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781784459277 • Author: Oakley Graham • Publisher: Imagine That Publishing Ltd • Format: Paperback • Pages: 23