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ERYL NASH is a children's book editor and author living in Wales. She is the author of over 30 children's books and the editor of many more.DANIEL HAMILTON is a Cumbrian illustrator based in West Yorkshire. In his own words: "I love to spark in others the same sense of wonder and joy of learning that I feel when finding out about new things. I want my work to answer questions, like what might feathered dinosaurs have looked like?"

The Mess That We Madeexplores the environmental impact of trash and plastic on the ocean and marine life, and it inspires kids to do their part to combat pollution. Simple, rhythmic wording builds to a crescendo ('This is the mess that we made

<p>Giselle doesn't like her height. Though covering it up with clothes doesn't work, a helpful sight might...</p><p>Unhappy with her height, Giselle the Giraffe decides to change her style to hide her major flaw. But the hats don't work, the rings are too small, and the scarves nowhere NEAR long enough. And don't even ask her about the bikini!</p><p>Dejected, Giselle slinks off home to hide herself away...but a chance encounter leaves her seeing her height from a new perspective.</p><p>Funny dress-up illustrations make Giselle's self-esteem mishaps a lesson readers will laugh while leaning.</p>

A tender and whimsical picture book about finding friendship in unexpected places.

Irresistible festive fun from the team that brought you beloved bestseller Dogs Don't Do Ballet! My dog is not like other dogs. My dog is a ballerina who dreams of being the Sugar Plum Fairy. So when Miss Polly announces the parts in our Christmas show, The Nutcracker, will my dog’s dream come true? Or will we both just be… bonbons? An adorable story about friendship, positivity and the joy of being the very best bonbon in the box! <ul><li> Perfect for learning about how to be positive in the face of disappointment </li> <li>Warm and funny festive feel-good story based around putting on the popular ballet The Nutcracker </li> <li> Features the stars of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize-shortlisted Dogs Don’t Do Ballet</li> <li> From the illustrator of The Detective Dog</li> </ul>Praise for The Muttcracker: ‘Heart-warming, funny, charming and deliciously Christmassy, The Muttcracker is perfect. Anna and Sara have done it again!’ Sue Hendra, co-creator of the bestselling Supertato series ‘Brilliant to see Biff back! Kemp and Ogilvie have created another showstopper!’ Lu Fraser,bestselling author of The Littlest Yak Other books by Anna Kemp & Sara Ogilvie: Dogs Don't Do Ballet Rhinos Don't Eat Pancakes The Worst Princess Sir Lilypad Dave the Lonely Monster

A beautiful hardback gift to treasure. This collection brings together all of Arnold Lobel’s engaging, warm and funny stories about Frog and Toad, and features a special foreword by Julia Donaldson. A collectable classic treasury that every child should read and own. Julia Donaldson says “I hugely admire and envy Arnold Lobel; he is my hero”. Once upon a time there were two good friends, a frog and a toad… From writing letters to going swimming, telling stories to finding lost buttons, Frog and Toad are always there for each other – just as best friends should be. The Frog and Toad stories from Arnold Lobel have been loved by generations. This beautiful treasury brings together all twenty stories from Frog and Toad Are Friends, Frog and Toad All Year, Frog and Toad Together and Days With Frog and Toad.

The Rainbow Fish is an international best-seller and a modern classic. Eye-catching foil stamping, glittering on every page, offers instant child appeal, but it is the universal message at the heart of this simple story about a beautiful fish who learns to make friends by sharing his most prized possessions that gives the book its lasting value. A CHRISTOPHER AWARD WINNER WINNER OF THE BOLOGNA BOOK FAIR CRITICI IN ERBA PRIZE AMERICAN BOOKSELLERS ABBY AWARD WINNER AN IRA-CBC CHILDREN'S CHOICE #1 PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER and WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER

We went to the seaside, Mum, Pip and me. To play in the sand dunes and splash in the sea, We’d have SO MUCH fun, I had it all planned! As soon as we got there . . . I RAN FOR THE SAND! But one little girl gets SO MUCH MORE than she bargained for after her day out at the beach – with the most hilarious consequences! From superstar fiction author Michelle Harrison and bestselling illustrator David Tazzyman comes the first book in a laugh-out-loud series set to become a family favourite.

There was once a hare who did NOT like to share. What is the point of sharing? thinks the hare. The more I give away the less there is for ME. But even the hare can appreciate the lovingly tended carrot patch created by the neighbouring rabbits. So, when a huge boar threatens to destroy the patch, will this hare come to see that giving things up for others means that you can gain so very much MORE of the most important things in life? <ul><li> A brilliant book to encourage conversations about sharing and community</li> <li>Stunning artwork from the highly-acclaimed illustrator of I'm Sticking with You and The Duck Who Didn't Like Water</li> <li> A warm hug of an ending! </li> </ul> Praise for Steve Small: "A pure splash of joy" - Daily Mail on The Duck Who Didn't Like Water "Comical, bold ... tender" - The Sunday Times on I'm Sticking with You Also by Steve Small: The Duck Who Didn't Like Water Wellington's Big Day Out Brave Litle Bear With Smriti Halls: I'm Sticking with You I'm Sticking with You Too Let's Stick Together

<strong></strong><p><strong>'The story of ravishing rabbit Ruby is so full of whimsy and wonder that children and adults will happily abide. The pictures are dreamy and the sense of humour delightful.' -- <em>WEEKEND WEST</em></strong></p> <p>Ruby Red Shoes lives in a colourful caravan with her grandmother. Ruby is gentle and kind and cares for all living things, including plants and trees, animals and people. Ruby is also particularly fond of strawberry jam and peppermint tea.</p><p><strong>From author-illustrator Kate Knapp comes this beautifully illustrated and charming picture book about Ruby, a very aware hare. </strong></p><p><strong>ACCLAIM FOR THE <em>RUBY RED SHOES</em> SERIES</strong></p><p><em><strong>Ruby Red Shoes</strong></em></p><p>Shortlisted - 2013 Children's Book Council of Australia Crichton Award for Children's Book Illustrations</p><p><em><strong>Ruby Red Shoes Goes to Paris</strong></em></p><p>Shortlisted - 2014 Australian Book Industry Award for Book of the Year for Younger Children</p><p>Shortlisted - 2014 Inaugural Readings Children's Book Prize</p>

New cover reissue of this magical story from award-winning international bestselling picture book creator of Lost and Found, Oliver Jeffers. Once there as a boy, and one day, he found an aeroplane in his cupboard… He didn’t remember leaving it in there, but he thought he’d take it out for a go right away. At first, all went well and the plane flew higher and higher and higher until… suddenly, with a splutter, it ran out of petrol. The boy was stuck on the moon… and he was not alone…

<strong>Celebrating the 10th anniversary of this wonderful story about dreams, believing in yourself... and a dancing kangaroo.</strong> <p>Josephine is a kangaroo - who loves to dance. Her little brother, Joey, tells her that kangaroos don't dance, they hop - but Josephine continues to point her toes and leap through the air. When a ballet troupe comes to town and both the lead ballerina and understudy are injured, Josephine's talents are called upon to help save the day. Can she do it and, more importantly, does it matter that she's a kangaroo? </p><p><strong><em>Josephine Wants To Dance</em> has been delighting children since it was first published ten years ago, and this pink and sparkly anniversary edition is the perfect way to celebrate!</strong><strong></strong></p>