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7 ways to celebrate World Book Day 2023

A new story every time – what will YOU choose?

You Choose

** OVER 2 MILLION YOU CHOOSE BOOKS SOLD ** 
 
Imagine you could go anywhere, meet anyone and do anything. 
Where would you live? 
Where would you sleep? 
Who would be your friends? 
What games would you play? Go on . . . you choose! 
 
With the help of Nick Sharratt's wonderfully detailed illustrations, Pippa Goodhart explores a whole range of scenarios where choosing is made fun! This is a timeless classic which children will love to return to again and again - and there's something new to find on every read! 
 
Also available: 
You Choose Your Dreams 
You Choose in Space 
You Choose Fairy Tales

Pippa Goodhart (Author) 
Pippa Goodhart's interest in children's books was originally sparked by a Saturday job at Heffers in Cambridge when she was at school. Since then, Pippa qualified as a teacher and returned to Heffers, where she eventually became Manager of the Children's Bookshop. She has been writing since 1993 and has written over 100 books! Her books have won or been shortlisted for numerous awards. 
 
Nick Sharratt (Illustrator) 
Nick Sharratt has written and illustrated many books for children including Shark in the Park, You Choose and Pants. He has won numerous awards for his picture books, including the Sheffield Children's Book Award and the 2001 Children's Book Award. He has also enjoyed stellar success illustrating Jacqueline Wilson's books. Nick lives in Brighton.

Imagine you could go anywhere, meet anyone and do anything. Where would you live? Where would you sleep? Who would be your friends? What games would you play? Go on . . . you choose! 
 
This is a timeless classic which children will love to return to again and again - and there's something new to find on every read! 
 
You Choose is a visual feast, perfect for shared reading, and encouraging creativity in the very youngest readers.

You Choose Fairy Tales

** OVER 2 MILLION YOU CHOOSE BOOKS SOLD ** 
 
Make up your very own fairy tale adventure where YOU CHOOSE what happens next! Which fairy tale hero would you like to be today? Where will you go on your fairy tale quest? And what fairy tale baddy would you least like to meet? 
 
The possibilities are infinite in this captivating creative toolkit which will inspire children from three up to make their own stories again and again. 
 
A magical sequel to YOU CHOOSE, YOU CHOOSE YOUR DREAMS and YOU CHOOSE IN SPACE - it's spell-binding!

Make up your very own fairy tale adventure where YOU CHOOSE what happens next. Which fairy tale hero would you like to be today? Where will you go on your fairy tale quest? And what fairy tale baddy would you least like to meet? 
 
The possibilities are infinite in this captivating creative toolkit which will inspire children from three up to make their own stories again and again - a magical sequel to YOU CHOOSE, YOU CHOOSE YOUR DREAMS and YOU CHOOSE IN SPACE - it's spell-binding!

You Choose Your Dreams

** OVER 2 MILLION YOU CHOOSE BOOKS SOLD ** 
 
Originally published as Just Imagine and newly reissued as a Puffin paperback, this is the perfect imaginative book for fans of You Choose, You Choose in Space and You Choose Fairy Tales 
 
What would it be like to be as little as a mouse; or as big as a house? 
 
Imagine exploring the depths of the ocean, travelling into the past or the future - YOU CHOOSE YOUR DREAMS and your own wild and wonderful adventure! 
 
This highly inventive and interactive book allows children to tell their own stories, combining new elements each time. 
 
You Choose Your Dreams is an incredible spur to the imagination and creativity, building confidence in storytelling. 
 
Nick Sharratt's intricately detailed, funny illustrations ensure that read after read, you get a brand new story.

This is a new Puffin edition of the bestselling Just Imagine; a companion to the picture book classic You Choose. 
 
What would it be like to be as little as a mouse; or as big as a house. Imagine exploring the depths of the ocean, travelling into the past or the future - YOU CHOOSE your own wild and wonderful adventure! 
 
This highly inventive and interactive book allows children tell their own stories, combining new elements each time. An incredible spur to the imagination and creativity, building confidence in storytelling. Nick Sharratt's intricately detailed, funny illustrations ensure there are details to discover read after read.

You Choose in Space

** OVER 2 MILLION YOU CHOOSE BOOKS SOLD ** 
 
Zoom off into space for an adventure where YOU CHOOSE what happens next. Which alien would you most like to be friends with? And what fantastically freaky food will you decide to munch for lunch? 
 
The possibilities are infinite in this mesmerising creative toolkit which will inspire children from 3 up to make their own stories time and again - a spectacular sequel to the bestselling You Choose - it's out of this world!

Zoom off in to space for an adventure where YOU CHOOSE what happens next. Which alien would you most like to be friends with? And what fantastically freaky food will you decide to munch for lunch? 
 
The possibilities are infinite in this mesmerising creative toolkit which will inspire children from three up to make their own stories time and again - a spectacular sequel to the bestselling You Choose - it's out of this world.

Chapatti Moon

Join a chapatti on the rampage in this magical, mouth-watering, modern take on the runaway pancake fable.

Pippa Goodhart (Author) Pippa Goodhart's interest in children's books was originally sparked by a Saturday job at Heffers in Cambridge when she was at school. Since then, Pippa qualified as a teacher and returned to Heffers, where she eventually became Manager of the Children's Bookshop. She has been writing since 1993 and has written over 100 books! Her books have won or been shortlisted for numerous awards. Lizzie Finlay (Illustrator) Lizzie Finlay is the illustrator of A Tale of Two Wolves (Flying Foxes 2002). She studied Illustration at Exeter College of Art and has published a number of picture books, including Sam's First Day (Mantra 2000) and Buri and the Marrow (Mantra 2000). Her line drawings appear in I'm Telling You (Cambridge Young Writers Award, CUP 2000) and Write Here Write Now (DfEE/CUP 2000).

Mrs Kapoor and a whole host of animals and friends give chase to a cheeky chapatti in this hilarious modern take on the runaway pancake story. Follow the trail of the chapatti as it bounces and bursts through the book -- where will its adventure end?

Winner of the Mumsnet 2011 Best Children's Book (3-4 years), this bright, interactive picture book which is perfect for sharing.

A highly interactive book crammed with colourful illustrations

A vast story-building kit that will appeal beyond Key Stage 1 thanks to Sharratt's funky images

What a clever book and yet such a simple idea . . . Each double page spread has a question answered by a myriad of witty suggestions drawn in Nick's wickedly perceptive style. Brilliant fun

This book never becomes dull. The possibilities are endless

An ideal conversation starter this is sure to unlock the secrets of a child's mind

Great for make believe and encouraging imagination

A great addition to any child's bookshelf.

charming... With a simple text and vibrant illustrations, children will enjoy creating their own stories and letting their imagination run riot... A great book that young children can really get their teeth into.

Nick Sharratt has written and illustrated many books for children and won numerous awards for his picture books, including the Sheffield Children's Book Award and the 2001 Children's Book Award. He has also enjoyed great success illustrating Jacqueline Wilson books. Nick lives in Brighton. 
 
Pippa Goodhart's interest in children's books was originally sparked by a Saturday job at Heffers in Cambridge when she was at school. Since then, Pippa qualified as a teacher and returned to Heffers, where she eventually became Manager of the Children's Bookshop. She has been writing since 1993 for a wide age range and was shortlisted for the Young Telegraph Award for GINNY'S EGG in 1995. Pippa is married with three young daughters and she lives in Leicester.

Imagine you could go anywhere, with anyone and do anything. Where would you live? Where would you sleep? Who would be your friends? What games would you play? Go on . . . you choose! With the help of Nick Sharratt's wonderfully detailed illustrations, Pippa Goodhart looks at a whole range of scenarios where choosing is made fun! 
This classic picture book is now available in an exclusive interactive edition - simply tap any object on the page to hear what it's called! There are hundreds of words to explore and discover.

Pippa Goodhart

Nick Sharratt

Make up your own Christmas adventure where YOU CHOOSE what happens. Which Christmas jumper would you like to wear? Which job would you choose to do in Santa's workshop? Where would you like to sleep on Christmas Eve? 
 
The possibilities are infinite in this magical storytelling toolkit which will inspire children age 3 and upwards to make their own stories again and again - a brilliantly festive sequel to YOU CHOOSE, YOU CHOOSE YOUR DREAMS and YOU CHOOSE IN SPACE. 
 
Readers love the YOU CHOOSE series! 
 
'My 3 year old daughter loves this book, it's a good book to share when you have a bit of time to go through it as there can be so many little sub stories to create and talk about!' - 5* Amazon review

Pippa Goodhart

You Choose Christmas

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