Red Riding Hood

"Once upon a time there was a village child who was so pretty - so pretty as never was seen . . ." 
 
So begins Beatrix Potter's retelling of Red Riding Hood. Filled with the delicious darkness of the original classic fairy tale - and some trademark Potter wit and flourishes - this book is brilliantly brought to life with artwork by one of the world's greatest illustrators, Helen Oxenbury.

Beatrix Potter (Author) Beatrix Potter is one of the world's best-loved children's authors of all time. From her first book, The Tale of Peter Rabbit (1902) she went on to create a series of stories based around animal characters including Mrs Tiggy-winkle, Mr Jeremy Fisher and Tom Kitten. Her humorous, lively tales and beautiful illustrations have become a natural part of childhood. 
 
A source of inspiration was the Lake District where she lived for the last thirty years of her life as a farmer and conservationist. Helen Oxenbury (Illustrator) Helen Oxenbury has charmed generations of children with her award-winning illustrations. She has won the Kate Greenaway medal and the Kurt Maschler Award and her numerous books include We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll.

The Giant Jumperee

Rabbit was hopping home one day when he heard a loud voice coming from inside his burrow. 
"I'M THE GIANT JUMPEREE 
AND I'M SCARY AS CAN BE!" 
 
When Rabbit's friends Cat, Bear and Elephant come to help they are each scared away in turn by the mysterious voice. 
 
He can squash you like a flea 
He will sting you like a bee 
And he's taller than a tree! 
 
But who is the Giant Jumperee? 
 
Inspired by a traditional African tale, this is a new read-aloud classic from internationally bestselling author Julia Donaldson, beautifully brought to life by award-winning illustrator Helen Oxenbury.

Julia Donaldson (Author) 
 Julia Donaldson was born in 1948. She grew up in London and studied at Bristol University. She worked for a few years in publishing and as a teacher, while also writing and performing songs and street theatre with her husband Malcolm, and writing and directing two musicals for children. She has written over a hundred books and plays for children and teenagers, including the award-winning stories The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom and Superworm, which are among the UK's best-selling picture books. Julia has won many awards, including the Smarties and Blue Peter Awards and was the children's laureate 2011-2013. Julia Donaldson lives in Sussex with her husband, Malcolm, who often joins her on stage for their sell-out singalong shows. 
 
Helen Oxenbury (Illustrator) 
 Helen Oxenbury has charmed generations of children with her award-winning illustrations. She has won the Kate Greenaway medal and the Kurt Maschler Award and her numerous books include We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll.

Rabbit was hopping home one day when he heard a loud voice coming from inside his burrow. 
 "I'M THE GIANT JUMPEREE 
 AND I'M SCARY AS CAN BE!" 
 
When Rabbit's friends Cat, Bear and Elephant come to help they are each scared away in turn by the mysterious voice. 
 
 He can squash you like a flea 
 He will sting you like a bee 
 And he's taller than a tree! 
 
But who is the Giant Jumperee? 
 
Inspired by a traditional African tale, this is a new read-aloud classic from internationally bestselling author Julia Donaldson, beautifully brought to life by award-winning illustrator Helen Oxenbury.

Captain Jack and the Pirates

From the award-winning creator of We're Going on a Bear Hunt and Peter Bently comes this utterly delightful picture book, that sees a family day out at the beach turn into a wonderful piratical adventure! Make-believe fun, illustrated by picture book star, Helen Oxenbury, will capture the imaginations of children everywhere. This is sure to be a classic.

Welcome to the World

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From two bestselling and awardwinning creators comes a magical, lyrical celebration of babies' first experiences. 
 
From the comfort of home to the adventure of the great outdoors, from family to first encounters with nature, Welcome to the World revels in the joy that comes with sharing this new world with children, and seeing it through their eyes. 
 
A perfect read-aloud story for sharing from Julia Donaldson and Helen Oxenbury. 
 
©2023 Julia Donaldson (P)2023 Penguin Audio

Julia Donaldson (Author) Julia Donaldson was born in 1948. She grew up in London and studied at Bristol University. She worked for a few years in publishing and as a teacher, while also writing and performing songs and street theatre with her husband Malcolm, and writing and directing two musicals for children. She has written over a hundred books and plays for children and teenagers, including the award-winning stories The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom and Superworm, which are among the UK's best-selling picture books. Julia has won many awards, including the Smarties and Blue Peter Awards and was the children's laureate 2011-2013. Julia Donaldson lives in Sussex with her husband, Malcolm, who often joins her on stage for their sell-out singalong shows. Helen Oxenbury (Illustrator) Helen Oxenbury has charmed generations of children with her award-winning illustrations. She has won the Kate Greenaway medal and the Kurt Maschler Award and her numerous books include We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll.

From two bestselling and awardwinning creators comes a magical, lyrical celebration of babies' first experiences. 
 
From the comfort of home to the adventure of the great outdoors, from family to first encounters with nature, Welcome to the World revels in the joy that comes with sharing this new world with children, and seeing it through their eyes. 
 
A perfect read-aloud story for sharing from Julia Donaldson and Helen Oxenbury.

John Burningham

Bill Salaman

Helen Oxenbury

A poignant book about new horizons and saying goodbye from best-loved creators: John Burningham and Helen Oxenbury 
 
Miles is a difficult dog who loves to ride in his motor car. He's growing older, but a new challenge awaits when he takes to the skies. 
 
A picture book of beauty, infinite possibility, and love, which explores loss and grief in subtle and comforting ways. 
 
This is the award-winning author-illustrator John Burningham's last story - written by friend, Bill Salaman and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury.

Helen Oxenbury

Books by Helen Oxenbury

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