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Kali Stileman

Winner at the Right Start Best Toy Awards 2011! 
 
Big Book of My World brings together the familiar and favourite things from a toddler's world and, with bright, clear, fun pictures, provides core information and answers to the questions every child will want to ask. 
 
Packed to the brim with core concepts and great games to reinforce learning, this is a book to pore over, parent and child together, but also one that a toddler will go back to on their own, time and time again. It's a one stop, fun shop to give every toddler the best start on the road to learning. 
 
Kali's first book, Peely Wally, was selected to be part of the Booktrust's Books for Babies scheme. 150,000 copies will be distributed to mothers and babies throughout the UK in 2012. 
 
This book is the cornerstone of the My First Picture Book series -- a range of bright, colourful books that provide a fantastic foundation for early learning.

Big Book of My World

Part of the My First Picture Book series: perfect for every toddler to help build language, understanding and enjoyment. 
 
My Book of First Words is the perfect companion for children just learning to spot and name, or learning to recognise words. Bright illustrations bring to life all the key objects and favourite things from a child's world. This is one of two 24pp paperback editions of Big Book of My World, featuring all the elements that help to build vocabulary and language confidence (the companion book is My Book of Numbers, Shapes and Colours). 
 
Kali's first book, Peely Wally, was selected to be part of the Booktrust's Books for Babies scheme. 150,000 copies will be distributed to mothers and babies throughout the UK in 2012.

My Book of First Words

Part of the My First Picture Book series: printed on toddler-tough card with rounded corners. Perfect for every toddler to help build language, understanding and enjoyment. 
 
From the creator of Big Book of My World comes this collection of favourite nursery rhymes. Kali Stileman brings the action rhymes, songs and lullabies to life with her characteristically quirky, fun illustrations. 
 
Kali's first book, Peely Wally, was selected to be part of the Booktrust's Books for Babies scheme. 150,000 copies are being distributed to mothers and babies throughout the UK in 2012.

My Book of Favourite Rhymes

Part of the My First Picture Book series: printed on toddler-tough card with rounded corners. Perfect for every toddler to help build language, understanding and enjoyment. 
 
From the creator of Big Book of My World comes this collection of favourite songs and lullabies. Kali Stileman brings the pages to life with her characteristically quirky, fun illustrations. A terrific treat to share with every baby and toddler, full of action rhymes for playtime, and soothing lullabies for bedtime. 
 
Kali's first book, Peely Wally, was selected to be part of the Booktrust's Books for Babies scheme. 150,000 copies are to be distributed to mothers and babies throughout the UK in 2012.

My Book of Songs and Lullabies

Part of the My First Picture Book series: perfect for every toddler to help build language, understanding and enjoyment. 
 
Colours, shapes and numbers are just the beginning, as this beautifully illustrated book explores all the key concepts that make up a toddler's world. Themes include: Counting · Shapes · Colours · Sounds · Opposites · Feelings · Manners · Home · Weather 
 
This is one of two 24pp paperback editions of Big Book of My World, featuring all the elements that help to encourage labelling, spotting and naming (the companion book is My Book of First Words). 
 
Peely Wally, was selected to be part of the Booktrust's Books for Babies scheme. 150,000 copies will be distributed to mothers and babies throughout the UK in 2012.

My Book of Numbers, Shapes and Colours

Gillian Shields

Georgie Birkett

Part of the My First Picture Book series: perfect for every toddler to help build language, understanding and enjoyment. These books are a bridge between board books and picture books; printed on sturdy card with rounded corners. 
 
Follow four loveable friends through their day, and explore the emotions that naturally occur in every young child's life. A brilliant way to soothe a bad mood and to explain that everyone feels strong emotions sometimes.

Sometimes I Feel Sunny

Andrew Weale

Britta Teckentrup

Part of the My First Picture Book series: perfect for every toddler to help encourage language skills, understanding, enjoyment and sharing. These books are a bridge between board books and picture books; printed on toddler-tough card with rounded corners. 
 
 
Explore a sleepy jungle setting, counting up the increasing number of animals until ten unruly puffer fish unleash chaos, leading to a rapid count down as the animals scatter. Little readers will love seeing how Cheeky Monkey's actions cause havoc -- can you spot him on every page? 
 
The perfect way to discover counting.

A Quiet Day in the Jungle

Quentin Blake

A classic, exuberant, rhyming picture book from the much-loved Quentin Blake. 
 
Mr Magnolia has only one boot. 
He has an old trumpet that goes rooty-toot - 
And two lovely sisters who play on the flute - 
But Mr Magnolia has only one boot. 
 
In this wittily rhyming picture book, Mr Magnolia has a full and happy life except for one serious omission - a boot. But one day, he receives a mysterious parcel, and at last Mr Magnolia can splash in the puddles with everyone else!

Mister Magnolia

Nick Sharratt

Giles Andreae

Small children (and lots of adults!) love pants. They love talking about pants. They giggle whenever pants are mentioned. Let's face it - pants are VERY FUNNY! So who better than Lenny Henry, king of comedy, to read this bestselling picture book?! But he doesn't just read it, he sings it - five times! Children will love the folk, rap, reggae, disco and rock 'n' roll versions of Pants and they will ask to hear tham again and again.

Pants

Robert Munsch

Anthony Lewis

A young woman holds her newborn son and sings to him:I'll love you forever.I'll like you for always.As long as I'm livingMy baby you'll be.This is the story of how that little boy goes through life and becomes a man and how his mother's love never wavers. The simple and powerful truth behind LOVE YOU FOREVER will strike a universal chord with parents and children alike - what better way to reassure your child of your love than to share this very special picture book.

Love You Forever

Pat Hutchins

Rosie's walk around the farmyard, pursued by the hungry but clumsy fox, has become a beacon in the world of children's picture books, an ever-popular classic which generations have enjoyed. Children love the humour of this near-wordless story. One disaster after another befalls the poor fox while Rosie goes on her way, supremely unaware of the danger behind her. 
 
Now at a wonderful larger size, this re-issue wil bring the joy of Rosie's tale and Pat's bold artwork to a new generation of fans.

Rosie's Walk

Welcome to the wonderful world of Quentin Blake! Celebrate Quentin Blake's 90th birthday with this collection of nine beautiful complete picture books: his best-loved characters, classic stories and marvellous rhymes - together for the first time in a treasury to be shared and enjoyed by all. 
 
The Quentin Blake Treasury contains: 
All Join In * Quentin Blake's Nursery Rhyme Book * Patrick * Angelica Sprocket's Pockets * Mister Magnolia * Quentin Blake's ABC * Cockatoos * Angel Pavement * Mrs Armitage Queen of the Road 
 
Meet Mister Magnolia, with only one boot! Peer into Angelica Sprocket's Pockets! Set off with Mrs Armitage Queen of the Road, be whisked away by the music of the extraordinary Patrick and soar into the air on the wings of Angel Pavement. Discover the crazy counting of the mischievous Cockatoos and the most enjoyable alphabet ever in Quentin Blake's ABC. And finally, join in at the top of your voice with the verse and songs of Quentin Blake's Nursery Rhyme Book and All Join In! 
 
From Quentin's very first picture book to his most recent adventures, this collection spans and celebrates his astonishing career. 
 
"Blake is beyond brilliant . . . I've never met a child who doesn't love Quentin Blake" - Daily Telegraph 
 
Quentin Blake is one of Britain's best-loved and most successful author-illustrators, and was made the first Children's Laureate in 1999. He has won the Whitbread Award, the Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration, and the Kate Greenaway Medal. among others.

The Quentin Blake Treasury

Part of the My First Picture Book series: printed on toddler-tough card with rounded corners 
 
Sometimes I'm an angel, helpful, sweet and kind. 
But sometimes I'm a MONSTER with mischief on my mind! 
 
Award-winning illustrator Georgie Birkett brings to life these four lovable friends as they show that every child has a monster, as well as a little angel, inside them. This is a witty look at good and bad manners, full of warmth and humour, and a wonderful companion to Sometimes I Feel Sunny.

Sometimes I'm a Monster

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the park . . . 
 
Timothy Pope is blown this way and that way in the windy park -- but among the whistling wind and blustering brollies could that be a shark he spies through his telescope. Peep through the die-cut hole in the pages of the book to find out. 
 
A third book in the bestselling Shark in the Park series -- it's fin-tastic fun!

Shark in the Park on a Windy Day!

Steve Webb

Meet Tanka, the elephant and his friend Skunka. Say their names together and they SOUND LIKE DRUMS! Tanka, Skunka, Tanka, Skunka, Tanka Tanka Skunk! They have lots of friends for you to meet, so say their names to the Tanka Skunka beat! Lemurs, llamas, zebras, badgers, caterpillars, big GORILLAS and yakety, yakety yaks. The book takes the reader on a veritable roller-coaster ride of sights and sounds as animals leap and dance across the brightly coloured pages. Terrific fun to read aloud one to one with a small child, and an absolute riot for group activities.

Tanka Tanka Skunk

Nicholas Allan

"Father Christmas needs a wee. 
He's been drinking drinks since half past three . . ." 
 
At each different house that he visits Father Christmas drinks and eats all the goodies left out for him. Before long he really, really, really needs a wee. So much so that he even forgets to leave the presents behind. But he dashes back, delivers all the pressies and flies home at high speed to avoid an embarassing accident . . . there's just one tiny problem . . . he's lost his house key! 
 
Find out what happens and whether Father Christmas ever gets to relieve himself in this brilliant and fabulously funny counting book from the talented author/illustrator Nicholas Allan!

Father Christmas Needs a Wee

Dawn Richards

Jane Massey

I think my mummy's MAGIC - I notice every day . . . 
That whenever MAGIC happens, Mummy's never far away! 
 
From a morning cuddle to a bedtime kiss, follow a mum and her little one through the day as they find magic in the simplest of things. The perfect gift to share with Mum on Mother's Day and every day. 
 
Just as the bestselling Daddy is My Hero celebrated dads, this is a celebration of mums and the magic they do every day!

My Mummy is Magic

My daddy looks quite normal, no different from the rest ... 
But my daddy is a HERO, the greatest dad, the best! 
 
A child plays dressing up with Dad, and together they go on some amazing adventures. As if by magic, Dad becomes a cowboy and a knight, fights pirates and flies a spaceship, all in the course of one special day together. 
 
This is a tender, touching tribute to all the heroic dads out there!

Daddy is My Hero

William Bee

Ring! Ring! Another phone call for Stanley's Garage - but can he fix all the cars with problems today?There's an overheating radiator, a flat tyre, and a bit of an oily mess! What a job for Stanley and his pick-up truck. 
 
Join Stanley and friends for a mucky adventure in this colourful new series from William Bee...

Stanley's Garage

'A is for Apples, some green and some red 
B is for Breakfast we're having in bed.' 
 
With a simple rhyming text and characteristically brilliant illustrations from Quentin Blake, this wonderful ABC is an absolute must for young children just getting to grips with their alphabet.

Quentin Blake's ABC

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

The Prince and the Potty

John Burningham

One day Boy and Girl go out for a picnic. They meet all sorts of creatures along the way – some come with them and some chase them, but whatever happens, today will be a day for Adventure!

Picnic

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.

My Dad's the Best

From the creator of Big Book of My World comes this collection of favourite nursery rhymes. Kali Stileman brings the action rhymes, songs and lullabies to life with her characteristically quirky, fun illustrations. 
 
These traditional, staples of early childhood are an essential part of developing a love of words and books, and this is a fun, fresh way of introducing them. A real treat to share with every baby and toddler - and the padded cover makes this the perfect gift!

Big Book of Nursery Rhymes

Heidi D'hamers

With gorgeously colourful illustrations and a gloriously glittery cover, this book is PERFECT for sharing over a delicious chocolate egg! 
 
Duck is so excited about the Easter egg hunt she's organised that she loses her own precious egg. 
OH NO, DUCK!!! Duck is devastated, but all her friends (including three little bunnies: Hoppy, Poppy and Floppy) join together to help her. 
 
Children will delight in spotting the hidden eggs and helping the animals to help poor Duck.

Duck's Easter Egg Hunt

With her bright, bold and colourful artwork, Kali Stileman has created a book about food to rival Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar. This is a warm, funny story that introduces animals and food types with a fun surprise, revealed when the fantastic flaps are lifted. 
 
Kali's first book, Peely Wally, was selected to be part of the Booktrust's Books for Babies scheme. 150,000 copies will be distributed to mothers and babies throughout the UK in 2012. 
 
Praise for Peely Wally: A brilliant debut that kids will love. The superb illustrations are on a par with Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar - The Sun

Time for Tea Polly Wally

A brilliant debut that kids will love. The superb illustrations are on a par with Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar -- THE SUN 
 
Peely Wally was a small bird who lived high up in a tree . . . One day she laid an egg . . . 
 
Follow the dotted line and see where the egg goes! With lots of animals to spot and talk about and a butterfly to find on each page. Don't miss the special surprise at the end!

Peely Wally

Everybody likes to shout and sing, but it's definitely more fun when we all join in! A hilarious collection of read-aloud rhymes from the nation's favourite illustrator, Quentin Blake! 
 
'And if Ferdinand decides to make 
a chocolate fudge banana cake 
What do we do? For goodness sake! 
We ALL JOIN IN!' 
 
This book is a rumbustious, rollicking and above all noisy collection of seven exuberant poems, perfect for chanting aloud, that are brilliantly illustrated by the incomparable Quentin Blake. The collection includes 'All Join In', 'The Hooter Song', 'Nice Weather for Ducks' and 'Sorting Out the Kitchen Pans'. Who could possibly resist? 
 
"Blake is beyond brilliant . . . I've never met a child who doesn't love Quentin Blake" - Daily Telegraph 
 
Quentin Blake is one of Britain's best-loved and most successful author-illustrators, and was made the first Children's Laureate in 1999. He has won the Whitbread Award, the Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration, and the Kate Greenaway Medal. among others.

All Join In

Nadia Shireen

One night a star CRASH-LANDS right on top of a flock of bumbling sheep. 
 
But the star is not a star... It's a little lost cow. 
 
And all she can say is 'WOOOOOO'. How will she find her way home when nobody can understand a word she's saying? 
 
Packed with bold illustrations and hilarious text, this heartwarming story is the perfect bedtime read. 
 
"I haven't met a child who didn't LOVE these books. Sweet, funny, odd in a life-affirming way." - Caitlin Moran 
 
Discover more titles from the award-winning author: 
 
Barbara Throws a Wobbler 
Good Little Wolf 
Geoffrey Gets the Jitters

The Cow Who Fell to Earth

Jane Clarke

Every night, when their daddies tuck them in, Little Knight dreams of fierce knight-eating dragons and Little Dragon dreams of dangerous dragon-slaying knights. 
 
But one dark, stormy night, their two worlds collide and Little Dragon and Little Knight discover that they both have teddy bears and cuddly blankets - and they're not scary at all! 
 
Simple language and powerful imagery shows up the nature of mistaken prejudices. The result is a reassuring bed-time book with a difference. 
 
Now children will be able to enjoy this wonderful tale again and again with this brilliant audio download featuring music and sound effects!

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