Joseph Delaney used to be an English teacher, before becoming the best-selling author of the Spook's series, which has been published in 30 countries and sold over 4.5 million copies worldwide. The first book, The Spook's Apprentice, was adapted into a major motion picture starring Jeff Bridges and Julianne Moore.

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Michelle Robinson

Tom McLaughlin

My name is Nugget. Chicken Nugget . . . 
 
It's not easy being the smallest chick in the family, but Nugget has had some good news: he's going to be a big brother! Little baby Benedict is still an egg at the moment and it's Nugget's job to look after him. What could possibly go wrong? 
 
Another cracking story from bestselling duo Michelle Robinson and Tom McLaughlin.

Chicken Nugget: Scrambled Egg

Peppa Pig

Granny and Grandpa Pig are going on their summer holiday but the destination is a mystery! It's up to Peppa Pig and her little brother George to solve the clues their grandparents send them to work out where they've gone in this charming new picture book story! With six special pockets containing pull-out clues and activities, there is loads to keep young Peppa fans happy.

Peppa Pig: Peppa's Holiday Post

Beatrix Potter

Hop into a brand new lift-the-flap Easter adventure with Peter Rabbit! 
 
Peter's sisters are egg-cellent at hide-and-seek - Peter and his cousin Benjamin can't find them anywhere! But they do keep finding mysterious easter eggs wherever they go . . . Who could they all be from? 
 
Join Peter and his friends in this irresistible new lift-the-flap adventure, full of Easter delights.

Peter Rabbit: The Easter Bunny Hunt

A Lift-the-Flap Storybook

Virginia Kroll

Nancy Carpenter

A little girl learns about the Masai tribe at school and daydreams about what her life would have been like if she had been born into the tall, proud East African tribe. Comparing her life and theirs, she celebrates both the differences and the similarities and she learns that she has her own spiritual and even physical kinship with them. 
 
&lsquo;The text and pictures achieve a perfect harmony &hellip; The comparisons are always positive &hellip; A joy of a book&rsquo; Junior Education.

Masai and I

Ian Whybrow

Adrian Reynolds

When Harry and the dinosaurs go to the museum they see Roman swords and spears, Egyptian mummies and lots of Harry's ancestors. The dinosaurs want Harry to help them to find their ancestors...and that's how Harry gets lost! 
 
Will Mum and Nan know where to look for him?

Harry and the Dinosaurs at the Museum

Everyone has their favourite Harry story and here they all are in this roaringly good collection at this amazingly good price! 
This superb collection features Harry and the Snow King, Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs, Harry and the Robots, Romp in the Swamp and Harry and the Dinosuars say 'Raaah!' Read about how Harry first found his beloved dinosaurs, their adventures together in the scary swamp and discover just how brave they all are when they visit the dentist. There are even two stories just about Harry.

Harry and the Dinosaurs and the Bucketful of Stories

The unabridged audiobook edition of Ian Whybrow's Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs Story Collection, read by Andrew Sachs. 
 
Meet Harry and all of his dinosaurs friends in this brand new downloadable audiobook. The collection contains every single Harry story published to date including five stories previously unreleased on audio, and one completely brand new story - Harry and the Dinosaurs Have a Very Happy Birthday. Charmingly read by Andrew Sachs, these stories feature specially composed music, lots of noises and amusing sound effects, and a theme tune that will have Harry fans roaring with delight - Raaaaah!!!

Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs Story Collection

Milo

Join Milo and friends in this amazing search-and-find book! 
 
Can you spot Milo and friends? Look for them and lots of other hidden surprises throughout Milotown in this jam-packed search-and-find activity book! 
 
Join them for a woodland picnic, a tractor ride at the farm, and a fun day at the beach! 
 
This search-and-find activity book is perfect for keeping the biggest Milo fans busy!

Milo: Where's Milo?: A Search-and-Find Book

Where has Peter Rabbit gone? Play a fun game of hide and seek with much-loved characters from the world of Beatrix Potter. 
 
Is that Peter by the blackberry bush? Is he hiding in the lettuce patch? Lift the flap and see! With easy-to-lift flaps, rhyming text and charming illustrations, this Peter Rabbit story is fun to share with little ones. The perfect introduction to Beatrix Potter for very young readers.

Where is Peter Rabbit?

Lift the Flap Book

Harry is not happy. Today he has to go to Charlie's house and he doesn't want her to play with his dinosaurs. But when Charlie builds a primordial swamp, Harry gets drawn into an exciting adventure. Together they must rescue Tyrannosaurus from the giant swamp snake!

Harry and the Dinosaurs Romp in the Swamp

RAAAAAAAAAH! SPLASH! SPLASH!Harry and the dinosaurs love playing in the waves at Water World. But when a big wave knocks them over, they don't think it's quite such fun after all. 
 
Harry isn't sure he wants to go in the water again, but with a little help from Nan he and his dinosaurs overcome their nerves and go on to make the biggest splash of the day! 
 
The perfect story to settle any pre-swim worries, jump in with Harry and his dinosaurs! 
 
Looking for more adventures with Harry and his dinosaurs? Discover: 
Harry and the Dinosaurs Romp in the Swamp 
Harry and the Dinosaurs Go To School

Harry and the Dinosaurs Make a Splash

Jo Elworthy

Ley Honor Roberts

Mum's broken her arm and George and Flora go and ask Grandpa to help with making jam tarts. While they are there, he asks them to drop some eggs off at his neighbours, and gradually they realize that no one in the street knows each other and want to help. So they organise an amazing street party with lots of delicious home-cooked meals to eat. 
 
Packed full of recipes and tips for organising your own street party, George and Flora's Big Party is all about cooking and community: sharing recipes, making friends, helping to build a community in your neighbourhood.

George and Flora's Big Party

Milo, Lofty and Lark are transported to the jungle to become real-life explorers! Follow them past Skull Rock, through the Tunnel of Trees and across the Risky Ravine in search of valuable treasure. 
 
What will Milo and friends discover during their adventure? 
 
Want more Milo? Try: 
Milo: Meet Milo! 
Milo: Where's Milo? A Search-and-Find Book 
Milo: Milo and Friends Little Library

Milo: Milo the Explorer

Marianna Coppo

Meet Ray - the light bulb who lives in the closet at the end of the hall.Ray’s days are pretty boring. He spends most of his time in the dark, and nothing ever changes. But one day, Ray’s life is turned upside down. Will Ray ever see things in the same light again?With gentle humour and charming illustrations, Ray is a story that beams with positivity. From the acclaimed author-illustrator of Petra, Marianna Coppo.

Harry and his dinosaurs love birthday parties, so Harry's disappointed when big sister, Sam, says she's going to one - alone. Not only is it Mr Oakley's birthday, but Harry finds out that it's the dinosaurs' one hundred millionth birthday too! Harry decides to throw a surprise birthday party and soon even Sam helps to make the party treats. Mum invites Mr Oakley over and he is very surprised when he arrives; in fact, everyone agrees that it's the best birthday party ever!

Harry and the Dinosaurs have a Happy Birthday

Rachel Bright

"That's my bunny!" "NO, that's my bunny!" Oh dear. How difficult it is to share when there's only ONE beloved Funny Bunny. Luckily for twins, Fifi and Frankie, Granny is on hand to show them a way to play together nicely that keeps everyone, including Funny Bunny, happy.

Mine!

Helen Cooper

Celebrate 25 years of Pumpkin Soup with Cat, Duck and Squirrel 
"Deep in the woods, there's an old white cabin with pumpkins in the garden. 
There's a good smell of soup and at night, with luck, 
You might see a bagpiping Cat through the window and a Squirrel with a banjo, 
And a small singing Duck." 
Cat, Duck and Squirrel spend their days making pumpkin soup. Cat slices, Squirrel stirs and Duck adds the salt. 
But, when Duck decides that he wants to stir the soup, they start to squabble. 
A beloved, rhythmic story about the importance of sharing, this 25th anniversary edition of Pumpkin Soup belongs in every child's bedroom. Illustrated in autumnal colours, this story is the perfect bedtime read. 
"Thanks to Cooper's uncanny ability to capture the dynamics of friendship, children will be able to laugh at this trio and themselves" - Publishers Weekly 
 
"Wonderfully atmospheric" - Story Snug

Pumpkin Soup

Celebrate 25 years of this timeless classic

Benedict Blathwayt

Click-clack, clicketty-clack, whoo . . . eee! Disaster! The fast rain to Pebblecombe has broken down. Everyone on the train wants to get to the fair and enjoy a great day out but now they're all stuck on the tracks. It is up to the Little Red Train and Duffy Driver to save the day. Do the little Red Train speeds up and is determined to get her passengers to the fair on time. As Duffy remarks at the end of the journey, 'You're the Little Red Express now!' 
 
Follow the train on its speedy journey and marvel at the wealth of detail in every picture.

Little Red Train: Faster, Faster

A wonderfully inventive and heart-warming story starring a brave and adventurous lost rabbit, from the award-winning Helen Cooper. 
 
Molly's toy rabbit, Tatty Ratty, is lost again. 
 
But don't worry, he's on his way back to her - and there are lots of adventures on the way, including flying on a dragon, and jumping aboard a pirate ship.... all before waiting for her to come and pick him back up in the toyshop. 
 
This imaginative and heart-warming adventure story is perfect for little ones - especially those missing a teddy. With glowing illustrations from Helen Cooper, twice winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal. 
 
Other stories available by Helen Cooper: 
The Bear Under the Stairs 
The Baby Who Wouldn't Go to Bed 
Pumpkin Soup 
A Pipkin of Pepper 
Delicious!

Tatty Ratty

Nick East

Two space-mad little boys get ready for bed and say goodnight to their toy rockets, launch pads and planet mobiles, before being whisked away into space on an adventure beyond their wildest dreams . . . 
 
This is the sixth book in Michelle Robinson and Nick East's beloved series. With a lyrical rhyme and evocative illustrations, this is the perfect bedtime book.

Goodnight Spaceman

Book and CD

A brand new adventure for Harry and his Bucketful of Dinosaurs - this time involving saving animals! 
 
On a trip to the safari park, Harry and his dinosaurs are horrified to discover that some animals are in danger of becoming extinct. Harry wants to help save them but Sam says he's too small and won't be able to do anything that will make a difference. But Harry is desperate to do something and gets to work making some posters for the window. He takes them off to a local shop who won't put them up because they're too small to be seen - but when Harry goes back the week after, his posters have been made into cards and are selling like hot cakes! He quickly discovers that it doesn't matter how small you are - you can be a tiny as a tick on a turtle's tail and still make a big difference!

Harry and the Dinosaurs Go Wild

Michael Whaite

What's bigger than a digger? Bigger than a dinosaur? DIGGERSAURS are bigger - see them build and hear them ROAR! 
 
The DIGGERSAURS are busy building something - what could it be? 
 
Children will fall in love with these huge, colourful, lovable beasts as the wonderfully read-aloud rhyming story unfolds. And there are lots of funny details to spot along the way...

Diggersaurs

What do you get when you cross a digger and a dinosaur? 
 
A DIGGERSAUR (of course!) 
 
These mighty beasts are the perfect mixture of two childhood favourite things, and they're off on a wonderful rhythmic, rhyming adventure full of funny details to spot and noisy diggersaur sounds to shout out loud. This book is a colourful burst of fun from this fantastic debut illustrator.

Diggersaurs Explore

Eric Hill

Join Spot and his friends on a fun day at nursery in this interactive slide-and-seek adventure! 
 
Curious young readers will love joining Spot at the nursery in this colourful, interactive board book. The sturdy novelty book encourages little hands to push, pull, slide and play as they join in with painting, playing games, and more! 
 
Where's Spot? was the first ever lift-the-flap book – and his ground-breaking innovation continues to delight and surprise readers with interactive fun. Spot has now been a trusted character in early learning for over 40 years, selling over 65 million books worldwide. 
 
Other titles in the Slide-and-Seek series: 
Spot's Slide and Seek: Aquarium 
Spot's Slide and Seek: Funfair 
Spot's Slide and Seek: Farm 
Spot's Slide and Seek: Playground

Spot's Slide and Seek: Nursery

Shirley Hughes

Alfie gets out and about in the garden with Dad, in this glorious book about growing, playing and sharing. 
 
Seeds are planted; the carrots are going to be a gift for a special friend of Alfie's. But there are suprises in store... 
 
Shirley Hughes is the creator of the bestselling, best-loved, Dogger.

Alfie Outdoors

Minnow the cave boy lives in the Stone Age and he longs to be big enough to go hunting. When he is swept away by the river, he loves learning to fend for himself. He even finds a friend far from home - a little bear. 
Together Minnow and the bear grow big and strong, but winter forces them to make the difficult journey home. Will their new experience be enough to keep them safe?

Minnow and the Bear

Roald Dahl

Quentin Blake

Meet Fantastic Mr Fox in this interactive novelty book - but you've got to find him first . . . 
 
Lift-the-flaps and push and pull the sliders to help the Small Foxes find Fantastic Mr Fox in this playful, interactive, sturdy slide-and-seek book that is perfect for little hands. 
 
With simple, accessible text alongside Quentin Blake's iconic artwork this is a brilliant way to introduce little readers to your favourite Roald Dahl characters.

Roald Dahl: Can You Find Fantastic Mr Fox?

Mandy Archer

Kirsteen Harris-Jones

Butterfly wants everything to be perfect for her perfect birthday party. She's got her dress, her cake and the fairies are helping her with the invites and decoration. But when it rains and everybody has to go home the other fairies help to save the day! 
 
A gorgeous series about fairies, friendship and baking!

Fairies of Blossom Bakery: Butterfly and the Birthday Surprise

Maurice Sendak

Sendak's hero Mickey falls through the dark into the Night Kitchen where three fat bakers are making the morning cake. So begins an intoxicating dream fantasy, described by the artist himself as 'a fantasy ten feet deep in reality'.

In The Night Kitchen

When an important messenger arrives at the Blossom Bakery on opening day asking Cupcake and her fairy friends to make a cake for Princess Crystal, they can't wait to get started. But things start to go wrong and as the pressure mounts, the fairy friends realise they need to work together to make the magic happen. 
 
A gorgeous new series about fairies, friendship and baking!

Fairies of Blossom Bakery: Cupcake and the Princess Party

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