CHILDRENS BOOKS

The Christmas Tree Catastrophe This is an occasion story with a difference! And one that children will delight in as they watch naughty Kitty McCatty create complete Christmas Eve chaos. 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house ...Kitty McCatty was chasing a mouse. It's Christmas Eve and the baubles are bickering over the best spots on the Christmas tree when an unexpected visitor appears. A tree-toppling catastrophe seems certain ... unless the decorations can set aside their differences and work together? From the talented and award-winning duo, Emma Bowd and Matt Shanks, comes a rollicking festive tale full of humour and heart -- and more than a tiny bit of tinsel.

A Barney Gumnut Christmas (Barney Gumnut, #2) A celebration of the meaning of Christmas with adorable Australian animal characters, Barney Gumnut and Friends, from the publishing house that brought you Ruby Red Shoes!Christmas means ... celebrating with friends, swimming in the creek and eating watermelon! Join Barney Gumnut and his friends as they share what Christmas means to them while having a festive adventure in Scribbly Gum Forest. Look out for the shooting star! A gentle and heartfelt tale about the meaning of Christmas, with adorable Australian animals from bestselling creator Tamsin Ainslie.

Winnie-The-Pooh's Book Of Happiness: Deluxe EditionA deluxe slipcase of the beloved, bestselling Winnie-the-Pooh's Book of Happiness!Spend the day with Winnie-the-Pooh and discover how kindness, friendship and smackerels of honey bring happiness to the Hundred Acre Wood. A sweet story about the joy of small gestures.

Train Of Thought A big-hearted story from incredible new talent Jess Horn with joyful illustrations by Hayley Wells, Train of Thought is a fun-filled ride through the twists and turns of a runaway imagination. Andy has a brilliant imagination, and it carries him to the most amazing places. Mum calls it his train of thought. But, when it's time for real-world tasks, Andy's train doesn't always stop! Can Andy find a way to be a treasure hunter and sit down in time for dinner? Train of Thought will delight readers aged 3 to 7 – and everyone and anyone who can relate to getting swept up in their imagination! EMBRACE IMAGINATION: empowers young children to use their creativity and imagination to overcome challenges. AN ADVENTURE-PACKED RIDE: Hayley Wells' illustrations are bursting with colourful detail, as Andy's train journey takes him from one inventive world to the next. CREATIVE THINKING: Andy's ingenious solutions in the story will resonate with young readers who struggle with self-awareness and self-regulation.PERFECT FOR:- Kids (and grown-ups!) with big imaginations- Train and transport enthusiasts- Parents, grandparents and carers- Teachers, librarians and story-time readers- Fans of All of the Factors of Why I Love Tractors (Bell & Lovlie) and The Polar Express (Chris Van Allsburg)

Ebb And Flo Party Pooper Small words, big feelings! Learn to read! Love to read!When Ebb finds out there are no sweets at a party, he turns into a real party pooper.Can Flo help Ebb find his manners before he ruins a friend's birthday?'Ebb and Flo are the friends your child needs by their side on their learn-to-read journey!' – award-winning teacher-librarian Megan Daley, author of Raising ReadersEach stand-alone story features: a hilarious and relatable friendship story; decodable phonetic words; essential sight words and high-frequency words; phoneme manipulation to boost phonological awareness ... and COLLECTABLE STICKERS!WHAT MAKES THIS BOOK GREAT:- BELOVED CREATORS: Laura and Philip Bunting are the internationally bestselling creators of Mopoke, The Wild Life, Another Book About Bears, Liarbird and many, many more.- LIFELONG BOOKLOVERS: Carefully crafted to support literacy curriculum and deliciously funny to hook kids on books.- SOCIAL SKILLS: Relatable stories about the ups and downs of friendship, perfect for helping kids through the early years of school.- ENTERTAINING FOR EVERYONE: A series the whole family will love, and enjoy reading again and again.- CLASSROOM ESSENTIAL: Designed to complement school readers, perfect for home or the classroom, and a key addition to any library collection.PERFECT FOR:- Enjoying together as a read-aloud for pre-readers (ages 4+) and as a read-together for emerging readers and newly independent readers (ages 5 to 8).- Parents and carers looking to give their kids the best start on their learn-to-read journey.- Teachers looking to supplement their collection of school readers.- Gifting for children's birthdays, parties, Christmas and more.- Fans of Elephant and Piggie, School of Monsters, Narwhal and Jelly, and Frog and Toad.- Fans of Laura Bunting's trademark wit and Philip Bunting's hilarious and iconic illustration style.- Readers who love the dry and clever humour of writers like Jon Klassen, Mo Willems, Drew Daywalt, Oliver Jeffers, Heidi McKinnon, Chris Haughton, Kate Beaton, and Beck and Matt Stanton.

Ebb And Flo Cool Beans Small words, big feelings! Learn to read! Love to read!Flo does not see what is so cool about Ebb's new Cool Beans.Will Ebb and Flo find a way to play together again, or is this cool new craze here to stay?'Ebb and Flo are the friends your child needs by their side on their learn-to-read journey!' – award-winning teacher-librarian Megan Daley, author of Raising ReadersEach stand-alone story features: a hilarious and relatable friendship story; decodable phonetic words; essential sight words and high-frequency words; phoneme manipulation to boost phonological awareness... and COLLECTABLE STICKERS!WHAT MAKES THIS BOOK GREAT: - BELOVED CREATORS: Laura and Philip Bunting are the internationally bestselling creators of Mopoke, The Wild Life, Another Book About Bears, Liarbird and many, many more.- LIFELONG BOOKLOVERS: Carefully crafted to support literacy curriculum and deliciously funny to hook kids on books.- SOCIAL SKILLS: Relatable stories about the ups and downs of friendship, perfect for helping kids through the early years of school.- ENTERTAINING FOR EVERYONE: A series the whole family will love, and enjoy reading again and again.- CLASSROOM ESSENTIAL: Designed to complement school readers, perfect for home or the classroom, and a key addition to any library collection.PERFECT FOR:- Enjoying together as a read-aloud for pre-readers (ages 4+) and as a read-together for emerging readers and newly independent readers (ages 5 to 8).- Parents and carers looking to give their kids the best start on their learn-to-read journey.- Teachers looking to supplement their collection of school readers.- Gifting for children's birthdays, parties, Christmas and more.- Fans of Elephant and Piggie, School of Monsters, Narwhal and Jelly, and Frog and Toad.- Fans of Laura Bunting's trademark wit and Philip Bunting's hilarious and iconic illustration style.- Readers who love the dry and clever humour of writers like Jon Klassen, Mo Willems, Drew Daywalt, Oliver Jeffers, Heidi McKinnon, Chris Haughton, Kate Beaton, and Beck and Matt Stanton.Phoneme manipulation to boost phonological awarenessPerfect to supplement school readers and make reading pleasurable and rewarding for emerging or newly independent readers. Or enjoy together as a read-aloud for both pre-school and primary school aged children.

Derek is a fish with many questions. Why is the universe round? Where do bubbles come from? Why does food rain down from above?But the question Derek asks himself more than any other is: ‘Why am I alone?’From new talent Anne Donaldson and bestselling illustrator Matt Shanks comes an adorable adventure about curiosity, courage and connection.

Cynthia is a wild dog. She hunts anything that moves. She scavenges for food. She'll even eat ice-cream if she has to.A dryly funny new picture book about a lap dog with a wild inner life, from multi-award-winning author-illustrator Tohby Riddle.

Spot'S Magnet Dress-Up Join Spot and friends in this brand-new magnet book!Join Spot and his friends as they have fun dressing up in this brand-new adventure!Toddlers will love using the magnets to give Spot and his friends fun costumes and accessories in each scene.With sturdy magnets to train fine motor skills and a story that sparks curiosity and imagination, this book is perfect for early learning and play!Loved this? Try these-Where's Spot?Find Spot at the MuseumFind Spot at the ZooSpot's Slide and Seek Playground

The Ugly FiveWho's that singing on the savanna?It's the top-five ugly animals in Africa!The wildebeest, warthog, vulture, hyena and marabou storkswagger proudly across the savanna,rejoicing in their ugliness–and delighting their babies,who think they're perfect just the way they are.Inspired by the real-life Ugly Five safari animals,Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's brand-new picture bookis a jubilant celebration of animalswho are often rather unloved.The funny, heart-warming rhyme is a joy to read aloud,while bold, comical illustrationsbring the savanna spectacularly to life.

.An adorable new board book about how babies feel."--

Peppa Pig: Fairy Peppa Join Fairy Peppa as she uses a special magic wand to sprinkle fairy magic everywhere!Join Fairy Peppa as she uses a special magic wand to sprinkle fairy magic everywhere!Peppa has dressed up as a fairy. She has some fluttery wings, a shiny crown, and a very special magic wand! Read the story and lift the flaps to discover what happens when Fairy Peppa spreads a little fairy magic!This lift-the-flap board book is full of Peppa magic! "Ta-da!"Don't miss these other brilliant Peppa books-Peppa Pig- Peppa and the DragonPeppa Pig- Peppa's Unicorn FunPeppa Pig- Peppa's Dinosaur Adventure

Anything Is Possible With BalletSteven McRae is an Australian ballet dancer. He is known for his work as a principal dancer with the Royal Ballet and portrays Skimbleshanks in the 2019 film adaptation of Cats. McRae has performed as a guest artist with companies including American Ballet Theatre, National Ballet of Canada, Australian Ballet, Tokyo Ballet and at numerous international galas. His awards include the 2006 Emerging Male Artist (Classical) and the 2011 Best Male Dancer awards at the Critics' Circle National Dance Awards. In 2014 he was named Young Australian Achiever in the UK by the Australia Day Foundation. He lives in London with his young family.Margaux Carpentier is an image maker and storyteller working mainly in London, sometimes in France, and further away. She creates pictures using a symbolic language, so each piece can be read by all, in many different ways. Her work is inspired by the infinite combinations of colours offered by the world; her images transcribe the choreography of living. She works on varied projects, from large murals, installations and paintings to detailed book illustrations, and even toys!

HogbertMeet Hogbert - a baby boar with a big personality and a nose like no other! When Hogbert gets separated from his family, he finds himself all alone in the forest. Can he find his way home?Little Hogbert lives in a fairy-tale forest with his mummy and his brothers and sisters. One day, Mummy Pig decides it’s time for her babies to leave the nest for the first time – but they must remember to stick together … because the Big Bad Wolf could be about!When Hogbert sniffs out a super-tasty trail, he forgets Mummy Pig’s words and finds himself all alone. Luckily he meets some new animal friends along the way – whom sharp readers may recognize from some of their favorite fairy tales! Can Hogbert learn to follow his nose and lead his new pals back to the safety of their families?A lusciously illustrated story about making friends, taking your first steps towards independence, and learning to trust your instincts, from the creator of The Mermaid Moon and Margaret’s Unicorn.

Elmer is unquestionably the life and soul of the party. I loved this book from the first time I read it.