My Dad's the Best

A warm and witty celebration of what makes all dads special, from the brilliantly funny Nicholas Allan.

One of my favourite picture books authors and one who has bought us much joy with some excellent books in recent years. His warm-hearted approach and perfectly positioned sense of humour never fails to hit the mark - and this superb celebration of dads is brilliant to share. Every dad is different; every dad is special. This dad can't sing like a pop star or cook like a chef...but, he can help with tricky homework, tell amazing bedtime stories and give the best piggybacks! Find out what else makes dads the best in this special celebration of fathers everywhere! The super illustrations are brimful of joy, humour and love and perfectly complement the flowing rhyming text.

Nicholas Allan studied Fine Art at the Slade and has completed an MA in creative writing at the University of East Anglia. His highly original picture books have won him several awards including the Sheffield Children's Book Award for The Queen's Knickers and the Federation of Children's Books Best Picture Book Award for Demon Teddy. He is also the author of Hilltop Hospital, a book that has been adapted into a BAFTA-winning television series. Nicholas Allan is the author/illustrator of over thirty children's books.

From the creator of The Queen’s Knickers comes a hilarious and charming look at what makes each dad different, and why dads are the very best! 
 
This dad can't sing like a pop star or cook like a chef...but, he can help with tricky homework, tell amazing bedtime stories and give the best piggybacks! Find out what else makes dads the best in this special celebration of fathers everywhere! 
 
Both children and adults will love this hilarious insight into the special relationship between father and child.

Heaven

A poignant, heart-warming story for everyone who has ever owned a pet, by the brilliant Nicholas Allan

The single most poignant children's book . . . It won't take away all the pain of a pet's death but it will make it much more bearable

Nicholas Allan deals with the subject of death . . . with the kind of comic warmth and understanding one has come to expect from this talented bookmaker

A book for anyone whose dog has died - or anyone facing he death of someone they love.

Dill the dog knows his time is up so he packs his case and tells Lily, his owner, that he's off "up there". "Can I come too?" asks Lily. "Er . . . not yet," replies Dill. 
While he is waiting for the angels to collect him, Dill explains to Lily what he thinks heaven is like: hundreds of lampposts to pee against, lots of whiffy things to smell and bones everywhere - with meat on them! But Lily completely disagrees, she thinks heaven is quite different. Luckily, they agree to disagree just in time for a fond, and very poignant, last goodbye. 
Nicholas Allan is unique among picture book creators for his combination of off-beat humour and child appeal.

The Prince and the Potty

A celebration of all things princely, and all things potty!

Tongue-in-cheek and full of fun illustrations to match, this is an irreverent and charming picture book, perfect for fans of the Royal family both young and old.

Nicholas Allan's books are just brilliant with their irreverent and yet never disrespectful look at royalty. Revel in the glorious humour of the illustrations too. Glorious!

A jolly escapade through the world of potties, royalty and tiny accidents in this hilarious romp from the bestselling creator of The Queen's Knickers, Nicholas Allan. 
 
It's time for the prince to use his potty, so it's off to the Royal Potty Workshop! There are singing potties, potties pulled by corgis, and even super-duper flying Royal Robo-Potties! 
 
But it's hard work finding the perfect potty for the job ... especially when disaster strikes. Can the Royal Baby find his own solution? 
 
Praise for The Royal Nappy: 
"Lots of fun" The Sun

Father Christmas Comes Up Trumps!

Uh-oh - help Father Christmas navigate Christmas Eve with the gurgliest, rumbliest tummy... 
 
A naughty Christmas treat from Nicholas Allan - creator of FATHER CHRISTMAS NEEDS A WEE!

A cheeky seasonal treat and sequel to the hugely popular Father Christmas Needs a Wee!

Told through rhyming couplets, children will love to join in with this one and the onomatopoeic words will encourage enthusiastic interaction... Be prepared for squeals of glee and cheeky laughter from start to finish.

A lively and fun story to get children into the Christmas spirit and with its rhyming text, rooftop spreads and the delight of a 'naughty word', it makes a great read-aloud

Written with great descriptive text ... Any young child is going to find this book thoroughly entertaining

This is laugh out loud stuff, just right for letting off  steam after that magnificent Christmas dinner (with sprouts, of course), but  children and parents will be happy to return to this lovely book any time of the  year.

Nicholas Allan (Author, Illustrator) Nicholas Allan studied Fine Art at the Slade and has completed an MA in creative writing at the University of East Anglia. His highly original picture books have won him several awards including the Sheffield Children's Book Award for The Queen's Knickers and the Federation of Children's Books Best Picture Book Award for Demon Teddy. He is also the author of Hilltop Hospital, a book that has been adapted into a BAFTA-winning television series. Nicholas Allan is the author/illustrator of over thirty children's books.

Father Christmas is back, and this time he's had three helping of sprouts! As he tries to deliver the presents, his tummy rumbles, gurgles and groans, but Father Christmas knows he must keep it in - he doesn't want to wake anyone up! 
 
Will he come up TRUMPS?

A Royal Baby Book

The Royal Nappy

From the author of THE QUEEN'S KNICKERS comes a warm witty look at the world of the Royal Baby and the Royal Nappy!

There is much to discuss in all Allan’s pictures, and the simple text will tempt many young readers.

Sure to delight youngsters with its cheeky and irreverent take on the different types of nappy available for every occasion ... Children's National Book Award winner Allan delivers once again, poking gentle fun at the royals with playful illustrations and a witty storyline.

Nicholas Allan has cornered the market in hilarious lavatorial picture books

Allan's cheeky laugh-out-loud celebration

Following the huge success of The Queen’s Knickers, here comes Allan with another peek into life in Royal households...There is much to discuss in all Allan’s pictures, and the simple text will tempt many young readers.

This hilarious, contemporary story ... is equally irreverent and funny, and destined to become a family favourite.

Nicholas Allan (Author, Illustrator) 
Nicholas Allan studied Fine Art at the Slade and has completed an MA in creative writing at the University of East Anglia. His highly original picture books have won him several awards including the Sheffield Children's Book Award for The Queen's Knickers and the Federation of Children's Books Best Picture Book Award for Demon Teddy. He is also the author of Hilltop Hospital, a book that has been adapted into a BAFTA-winning television series. Nicholas Allan is the author/illustrator of over thirty children's books.

Meet the Royal Baby and of course, Nanny, who looks after the Royal Baby and the all-important Royal Nappy Cabinet! 
 
A funny, warm look at the royal nappy through history - from Henry VIII to the present day and a very special new arrival... 
 
Find out where the royal nappies are made, the different kinds for every occasion (parachuting nappies say, or shiny nappies for palace floors - whee!), and what happens when the royal nappies... run out!

Cinderella's Bum

Another Nicholas Allan classic that mixes hilarious humour with warmth and wisdom - bodies can be beautiful (and useful) in all shapes and sizes.

Endlessly inventive, Nicholas Allan knows just what appeals to young children . . . Clever, quirky and beautifully illustrated, children will love this

Cheeky title but with a subtle message about loving your body whatever its shape and size. Lovely

Celebrate your body whatever shape or size with Nicholas Allan's cheeky picture book

An hilarious picture book with an important message

A big sister is horrified when she can't fit into her swimming costume. Her BOTTOM IS SOO BIG! But her little sister has some good advice. 
 
There follows a wonderful romp through history and fairyland, as the little sister explains exactly why a big bottom can be useful. Father Christmas needs one for crash landings and, if you are a queen, a big bum is vital to keep you comfy while sitting on your throne . . . 
 
Once again Nicholas Allan combines laugh-out-loud humour with real insight that cannot fail to raise a smile.

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In this riotous rhyme from Nicholas Allan, the queue for the loo gets very long indeed, as a series of multi-coloured animals impatiently join! 
 
Count, spot colours, spot animals, and all join in to find out who's in the loo...

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