Dinosaur Roar!
By Paul and Henrietta Stickland

Dinosaurs are the gimmick here, not really the subject. The subjects are, first, antonyms--such as above/below and weak/strong--and then lunch. The paired dinosaurs, in a goofy array of pastels, are almost all smiling, even when the rhyme insists they're "grumpy"--so when they settle down to a lunch with (and not of) each other, the end is satisfying.

Where is the Very Hungry Caterpillar ?
By Eric Carle

The Very Hungry Caterpillar has sold over 41 million copies worldwide in over 62 languages. In this new lift-flap book, children are asked where the Hungry Caterpillar might be hiding. Is he hiding in the grass? No, that's a chirpy cricket! Is he nibbling the strawberry? No, that's an ant! The lift-flap on every spread lets little readers join in the fun as they search in this fun, interactive take on the beloved children's classic.

What Pet Should I Get ?
By Dr. Seuss

This never-ever-before-seen picture book by Dr. Seuss about making up one’s mind is the literary equivalent of buried treasure! What happens when a brother and sister visit a pet store to pick a pet? Naturally, they can’t choose just one! The tale captures a classic childhood moment — choosing a pet — and uses it to illuminate a life lesson: that it is hard to make up your mind, but sometimes you just have to do it!

Amazing Animal Babies
By Chris Packham

Every day, billions of creatures are born—and this fascinating, fact-filled book introduces kids to some of the most incredible baby animals as they begin their journey through life. From Darwin’s froglets and baby earthworms to tiger cubs and meerkat pups, each one has a special story to tell.

The Owl and the Pussy-Cat
By Edward Lear

The Owl and the Pussy-cat went to sea in a beautiful pea-green boat; they took some honey, and plenty of money, wrapped up in a five-pound note.

Watch Out for Muddy Puddles !
By Ben Faulks

Have you ever thought about what could be in the world below the surface of puddles? Join in as one boy finds that some are very, very deep; some are teeming with particularly peckish crocodiles – eek! – And some icy puddles hurt your bottom when you slip – ouch! Others are full of frogs, underwater kings, lost socks and – WATCH OUT! – The BIG, BAD duck...

Guess How Much I Love You Here, There and Everywhere
By Sam Mc Bratney

Four 'Guess How Much I Love You' stories in one volume, featuring adventurous Little Nutbrown Hare and wise Big Nutbrown Hare. Little Nutbrown Hare begins to explore the world with the help and guidance of Big Nutbrown Hare, but after all his adventures he finds that coming home is best of all.

The Journey
By Francesca Sanna

With haunting echoes of the current refugee crisis this beautifully illustrated book explores the unimaginable decisions made as a family leave their home and everything they know to escape the turmoil and tragedy brought by war. This book will stay with you long after the last page is turned.

Mr. Men Adventures with Pirates (Mr. Men and Little Miss Adventures)
By Roger Hargreaves

Mr. Happy and his friends are sailing across the ocean when the infamous Captain Yellowbeard hauls them aboard his pirate ship! How will the Mr. Men adapt to pirate life and will they find Captain Blackbeard's sunken treasure ?

Princess Smartypants
By Babette Cole

Princess Smartypants doesn't want to get married; she'd rather live with her pets. Commanded by her parents to find herself a husband, the Princess sets tasks for her horde of suitors. All of the potential husbands fail miserably as the gleeful Princess looks on — until Prince Swashbuckle appears. . . .

Princess Smartypants Breaks the Rules !
By Babette Cole

When the Queen packs off Princess Smartypants to finishing school, it seems that our favourite royal might become a perfect princess after all . . . huh, no chance! Instead, Princess Smartypants makes her own school rules and teaches those other do-goody princesses just exactly how to have fun.

You Are Two
By Sarah O’Leary

A baby’s second year is full of memorable milestones. Walking, running, understanding more words, speaking their names, and forming first memories are all exciting achievements. You Are Two is a charming read-aloud that addresses the baby directly. Supersaturated ink-and-wash illustrations play with pattern and perspective and lend a contemporary, artistic feel to the book. The diverse group of babies pictured comes to life on the page and adds to the text’s warmth and broad appeal.

There's Going to Be a Baby
By John Burningham and Helen Oxenbury

When is the new baby coming? What will we call it? What will he do? We don’t really need a baby, do we? With sensitivity and wit, John Burningham follows the swirl of questions in the mind of a young child anticipating a baby sibling with excitement, curiosity, and just a bit of trepidation. In perfect tandem, Helen Oxenbury captures the child’s loving interactions with his mother — along with the fanciful future scenarios he imagines for the new family member he has yet to meet.

The Day the Crayons Quit
By Drew Daywalt

Poor Duncan just wants to color. But when he opens his box of crayons, he finds only letters, all saying the same thing: We quit!
Beige is tired of playing second fiddle to Brown. Blue needs a break from coloring all that water, while Pink just wants to be used. Green has no complaints, but Orange and Yellow are no longer speaking to each other.

A Treasury of Songs
By Julia Donaldson

A rich and varied collection to read, listen to, sing and enjoy together. Twenty three original songs by children’s author and song writer Julia Donaldson, brought to life by Axel Scheffler’s warm and witty illustrations.

Winnie and Wilbur: The New Computer
By Valérie Thomas

Winnie and Wilbur are super excited when their new computer arrives. Winnie decides she won't need her book of spells or her magic wand ever again and throws them away. But then Wilbur vanishes. Zap! Was it the computer? It's a mysterious Winnie and Wilbur adventure! Korky Paul's intricate artwork is full of madcap humour and crazy details to pore over.

GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU
By Sam McBratney

This is a beautiful board book edition of this much-loved classic that children will simply cherish."I love you right up to the moon - and back." The story of Little and Big Nutbrown Hares' efforts to express their love for each other has become a publishing phenomenon, selling more than 18 million copies worldwide. First published over 15 years ago, this lovely new edition is one that children will ask for time and again.

WE’RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT
By Michael Rosen & Helen Oxenbury

A large-format version of the 1989 Smarties Book Prize Winner, illustrated in watercolour by Helen Oxenbury.

I LOVE YOU THROUGH AND THROUGH
By Bernadette Rossetti-Shustak

A board book about why we love the people we love - mostly, just because they are them! It is suitable to be read to very young children, assuring them that they are always loved, no matter what they may do.

WHEN FINDUS WAS LITTLE AND DISAPPEARED
By Sven Nordqvist

Farmer Pettson sat doing the crossword, with Findus the cat on his knee. "Tell me about when I disappeared," said Findus. "You haven't disappeared," said Pettson, "you're sitting right here." "Yes, but ? when I was little." "Oh then ...But you've heard the story so often before." "But tell it to me anyway!" So here is the story of when Findus was little and disappeared.

FINDUS AND THE FOX
By Sven Nodqvist

There's a hen-hunting fox on the loose. But farmer Pettson and his quirky cat Findus agree that foxes shouldn't be killed. They should be tricked.They come up with a fabulous plan which makes for an explosive, unforgettable night.

FINDUS MOVES OUT
By Sven Nordqvist

Every day at four o'clock in the morning, Findus likes to jump up and down on his bed. He wakes Pettson, who tells him to stop. Because cats really need their early morning exercise, Findus decides to find a house of his own where he can jump and bounce when he likes.

PANCAKES FOR FINDUS
By Sven Nordqvist

It is Findus the talking cat's birthday, so Farmer Pettson wants to bake a big stack of pancakes for the cat who has three birthdays a year. But how can they get the eggs when the bull is in the way? But before he can start baking, Pettson has to fix a puncture on his bike, find the keys to the shed and distract Anderson's bull. Only then can he bike to the shop to buy flour for the pancakes.

BILBO’S LAST SONG
By J.R.R. Tolkien

While Bilbo embarks on his last journey to the West, his mind is cast back to his first big adventure, "The Hobbit". J.R.R Tolkien's beautiful poem is brought to life through Pauline Bayne's stunning illustrations. It's the perfect introduction to the epic fantasy series of "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings" for younger readers, and a real treat for all Tolkien fans.

MONKEY AND ME
By Emily Gravett

A mischievous little girl and her toy monkey swing irresistibly through the pages of this playful book. Young children will love guessing what animal they are pretending to be, before shouting out the answers as the pages are turned to reveal the real creatures. Soon everyone will be waddling like a penguin, jumping like a kangaroo and hanging upside down like a bat!

READY STEADY GHOST!
By Elizabeth Baguley & Marion Lindsay

Bertie is just a little ghost. He wants to be good at haunting, but he's scared of creepy forests and spooky castles. If only he could find somewhere more cosy ... then he would be ready to haunt the night away! If you're looking for a toe-tingling bedtime story, then Bertie is ready to share a shiver with you!

CRAZY HAIR
By Neil Gaiman & Dave McKean

A father and daughter discover the joys of his crazy hair in this brilliant picture book. Bonnie tries to tame her father's hair, but to no avail, as birds and beasts of every type jostle for space amongst the curls and tresses of this hirsute book. A warm and funny conversational text combine beautifully with Dave McKean's edgy and dramatic illustrations to make this another perfect picture book by Gaiman and McKean.

DIRTY BERTIE: PIRATE!
By Alan McDonald

Dirty Bertie - the boy with nose-pickingly disgusting habits - is back for another helping of comic chaos! Join Bertie as he samples life as a swashbuckling pirate, cooks up a storm in the poshest restaurant in town, and teams up with Dad at the School Sports Day in an attempt to beat Royston Rich!

THE BOY IN THE DRESS
By David Walliams

The sparkling debut children's novel from David Walliams, number one bestseller and fastest growing children's author in the country. Dennis was different. Why was he different, you ask? Well, a small clue might be in the title of this book...Charming, surprising and hilarious - The Boy in the Dress is everything you would expect from the co-creator of Little Britain.
David Walliams's beautiful first novel will touch the hearts (and funny bones) of children and adults alike.

Winnie's amazing pumpkin
Valerie THOMAS & Korky PAUL

Winnie and Wilbur are regulars at the weekly farmers' market to stock up on their greens, but bringing them back home on a broomstick proves to be rather hazardous. So Winnie decides to grow her own and digs a vegetable patch in her garden. Not having the patience of a true gardener, she uses a little magic to speed up the growing process ...only to end up with a garden overrun by enormous vegetables. She uses her giant pumpkin to make pumpkin pies, pumpkin scones, and creamy pumpkin soup for Wilbur, and dish after dish of roast pumpkin. She invites all her neighbors to help themselves to pumpkin, too.

Winnie's new computer
Valerie THOMAS & Korky PAUL

Winnie, the Witch is very pleased with her new computer. She decides to throw away her book of spells and her wand - from now on all her magic will be at the click of a mouse! When Wilbur tries to pounce on the mouse, things start to go wrong. Winnie wakes up to discover she has no cat...and no computer. She could really use a little magic, but just where is it going to come from? This is a hilarious Winnie story for the digital age!

The librarian of Basra:
a true story from Iraq
Jeanette WINTER

Alia Muhammad Baker is a librarian in Basra, Iraq. For fourteen years, her library has been a meeting place for those who love books. Until now. Now war has come, and Alia fears that the library, along with the thirty thousand books within it, will be destroyed forever. In a war-stricken country where civilians, especially women, have little power, this true story about a librarian's struggle to save her community's priceless collection of books reminds us all how, throughout the world, the love of literature and the respect for knowledge know no boundaries.

The selfish crocodile:
book of nursery rhymes
F. CHARLES

Faustin Charles has specially created for this collection over 40 new rhymes inspired by traditional nursery rhymes and all featuring animal characters. The rhymes are illustrated throughout by Michael Terry, illustrator of the bestselling The Selfish Crocodile, and whose animal portrayals have become legendary. Combined with a fantastic audio CD that has Faustin Charles narrating the poems with lots of amazing animal sounds and noises, this will make a much-loved and much-listened to collection for younger readers.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WINNIE !

It's Winnie's birthday and she's celebrating in style with a garden party. She uses all sorts of magic to invite the guests and transform her garden into the perfect party venue. There are presents to unwrap and games to play but then things start to go wrong when Winnie toots on the magic trumpet that cousin Cuthbert has given her.
This story is full of noisy antics: a whirring printer, a rattling cage, a deflating bouncy castle, musical broomsticks, a tooting trumpet and the shouts and laughter of party guests are just some of the wonderful additions to the narration of Happy Birthday, Winnie! on the accompanying audio CD.