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Spike Milligan

Spike Milligan's publishing career began over forty years ago when Silly Verse for Kids was published in 1959. His poems were inspired by listening to his own children, and subsequently his grandchildren, and marvelling at the way they could invent new words or incorporate sound effects into their everyday language. Spike did not regard children as small adults, but as entirely different species who lived in a secret, magical world that very few adults understood. For decades he delved into this world, delighting children - and adults - of all ages with his poems and stories. 
 
Illustrated throughout with Spike's own drawings and specially commissioned artworks, this is an ideal read-alone or read-aloud book for Spike fans of all ages, featuring: Silly Verse for Kids (1959), The Bald Twit Lion (1968), A Book of Milliganimals (1968), Unspun Socks from a Chicken's Laundry (1968), Sir Nobonk and the Terrible, Awful, Dreadful, Nasty Dragon (1982), and Startling Verse for All the Family (1987).

A Children's Treasury of Milligan

Classic Stories and Poems by Spike Milligan

Meghan The Duchess of Sussex

Christian Robinson

Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex's first children's book, The Bench, beautifully captures the special relationship between father and son, as seen through a mother's eyes. The book's storytelling and illustration give us snapshots of shared moments that evoke a deep sense of warmth, connection, and compassion. 
 
This is your bench 
Where you'll witness great joy. 
From here you will rest 
See the growth of our boy. 
 
In The Bench, Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, touchingly captures the evolving and expanding relationship between father and son and reminds us of the many ways that love can take shape and be expressed in a modern family. 
 
Evoking a deep sense of warmth, connection, and compassion, The Bench gives readers a window into shared and enduring moments between a diverse group of fathers and sons - moments of peace and reflection, trust and belief, discovery and learning, and lasting comfort. 
 
Working in watercolour for the first time, Caldecott-winning, bestselling illustrator Christian Robinson expands on his signature style to bring joy and softness to the pages, reflecting the beauty of a father's love through a mother's eyes. 
 
With a universal message, this thoughtful and heartwarming read-aloud is destined to be treasured by families for generations to come.

The Bench

Giles Andreae

Sarah McIntyre

Morris the Mankiest Monster 'must be the most revolting picture book of the year . . . children will absolutely love it.' Bookseller 
 
Giles Andreae and Sarah McIntyre would like you to meet Morris, the world's stinkiest picture book hero... 
 
It's years since he last changed his t-shirt 
It's crusty and crawling with ants 
His shoes are all slurpy and squelchy inside 
And potatoes grow out of his pants

Morris the Mankiest Monster

Ian Beck

Edward Lear's popular poem is accompanied by Ian Beck's gloriously atmospheric illustrations, full of humour and tenderness this is a thoroughly enchanting book.

The Owl And The Pussycat

Eve Sutton

Cats from many different countries may like to do all kinds of strange and exotic things like fly aeroplanes, or sing and dance, or even play the violin - but my cat, an ordinary round-the-house cat, likes to hide in boxes . . . 
 
Very young children will love joining in with this fun rhyming story that is also just right for beginner readers. The lively illustrations by Hairy Maclary creator Lynley Dodd are sure to appeal to cat lovers of all ages.

My Cat Likes to hide in Boxes

Kaye Webb

Antony Maitland

A series of poetry titles for children by many of Britain's greatest poets.

Highwaymen and naughty children, sharks and baboons, the Snitterjipe and the Jabberwocky, all have their part to play. 
 
Each and every poem in this treasure chest of family favourites was chosen by a child for other children. 
 
With poems from William Wordsworth and Christina Rosetti to Roald Dahl and Michael Rosen, there really is something for everyone. Classics to savour and new favourites to discover! 
 
This is a classic anthology to treasure forever.

I Like This Poem

Rhiannon Fielding

Chris Chatterton

Poppy the fairy wishes she could fly as high as all of her friends, but there's just one thing - her wings are very small! 
 
When Poppy spots a lost gnome far from his glade, she is determined to use her wings and get him to safety. But can this little fairy fly to the rescue and still get back home before bedtime? 
 
Weaving a journey from lively beginning to gentle end, this enchanting, heartwarming tale is perfect for fans of the Ten Minutes to Bed series and will help little readers everywhere settle down for bedtime.

Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Fairy

Michael Rosen

Korky Paul

A collection of poems about school and friends - some familiar favourites and some brand new poems to excite young readers. Michael Rosen's humorous insights into children's lives make this a wonderfully accessible collection, with full colour illustrations by the irrepressible Korky Paul.

No Breathing in Class

Kes Gray

Garry Parsons

A laugh-out-loud, read-aloud picture-book guide to the wildest and wackiest unicorns you can imagine, from the author of the Oi Frog and Friends series, Kes Gray, and illustrator of The Dinosaur that Pooped series, Garry Parsons. 
 
Dive into this delightfully silly unicorn Who's Who and get ready to discover: 
 
- spooky BOO!nicorns 
- polite AFTERYOUnicorns 
- floating BALLOONincorns 
- smelly POOnicorns 
- clumsy BUMPINTOnicorns 
- and so many more! 
 
This funny and surprising new take on the unicorn craze is jam-packed with joyful wordplay and hilarious illustrations. It's also a brilliantly inventive way to encourage children's creativity and imagination. 
 
*A fully illustrated version of Daisy and Gabby's story from the bestselling Daisy and the Trouble with Unicorns*

The Who's Whonicorn of Unicorns

from the author of Oi Frog!

Peter Millett

Tony Neal

Join in with a crew of jolly pirates as they search the coast for treasure. When the pirates find 'x marks the spot', they fill their pockets with too much heavy gold, and their bus begins to sink . . . With a heave and a ho, and a bit of teamwork, can the jolly crew save their bus? 
 
Packed full of actions to join in, with a calming ending to wind down after all the excitement, this is the perfect first picture book to enjoy reading aloud together. 
 
Young readers will stomp their feet and clap their hands in delight as they sing along with this fun-filled, pirate reinvention of this popular rhyme!

The Pirates on the Bus

Adam Guillain

Charlotte Guillain

It's time for count and seek - would you like to come and play? 
Let's count up all the dinosaurs and see who's here today! 
 
Count and spot the silly dinosaurs in this madcap, rhyming picture book. From T. rex magicians to dancing Diplodocus, this hilarious picture book encourages children to learn basic sums and number bonds for the number 6 through play and interactivity.

6 Silly Dinosaurs

a counting and number bonds picture book

Edward Lear

John Vernon Lord

Welcome to the world of Edward Lear! 
 
Wonderfully reissued in 2012 to celebrate the bicentenary of Edward Lear, this exquisitely-illustrated hardback is a classic in the making. John Vernon's Lord's stunning illustrations completely capture the spirit and satirical wit of Lear's work, conveying a lifelong enthusiasm for Lear's nonsense. 
 
'Nonsense is the breath of my nostrils', wrote Edward Lear (1812-88) 
 
The perfect gift for both Lear fans and those discovering his work for the first time.

The Nonsense Verse of Edward Lear

Rachel Morrisroe

Steven Lenton

Join Sarah and Mr Pottifer in their magical plant shop, where fantastical creatures grow on trees! 
 
It's nearly Christmas Day when an unexpected visitor arrives – it's Santa, and he needs their help! 
 
His reindeer are in bed with Antler Flu and without them, he can't deliver his presents on time. But growing well-behaved reindeer isn't as easy as it seems. . . and before long the mischevious creatures have created a rather MERRY MESS! 
 
Can Sarah figure out a way to save Christmas before it's too late? 
 
This rhyming story full of festive fun celebrates being different, and the importance of teamwork. 
 
Other stories in the How to Grow series: 
How to Grow a Unicorn 
How to Grow a Dragon 
How to Grow a Mermaid

How to Grow a Reindeer

Quentin Blake

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

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

Eric Carle

Exuberantly coloured artwork and favourite animals make this rhythmic story the perfect introduction to looking and learning about colours. Each spread leads seamlessly into the next and young children will delight in Eric's colourful collage animals and simple repetitive language.

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

Lynley Dodd

Slinky Malinki steals anything from a clothes peg, to a slipper, to a string of sausages, to a clock! Our hero is a BAD cat! The story is told in wonderful rhyme and through pictures full of life and movement.

Slinky Malinki

Michelle Robinson

Nick East

"Of all the trucks, I love you best. 
Goodnight, bin lorry, time to rest." 
 
Join two little children as they say goodnight to all their toys, including their beloved bin lorry, in this playful and soothing adventure. 
 
Told in lyrical read-aloud rhyme, alongside stunning illustrations, this is the perfect bedtime story for vehicle-obsessed little ones. 
 
Discover other Goodnight stories: 
Goodnight Digger 
Goodnight Tractor 
Goodnight Spaceman 
Goodnight Grandchild

Goodnight Bin Lorry

Read along - and play along! - with The Very Hungry Caterpillar and press-out play pieces. 
A home is where these animals can live, and play, and rest. 
Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar to see which one you like the best. 
 
Visit animal homes around the world with The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Then use the press-out pieces to bring the animals to life. 
 
Perfect for little hands and imaginative minds this gentle rhyme with four press-out-and-play models is great for creative play and first shared reading experiences.

Animal Homes with The Very Hungry Caterpillar: A Press-Out-and-Play Book

June Crebbin

A great first poetry book; the poems span time, from Robert Louis Stevenson and Walter de la Mare right up to date with Roger McGough and Michael Rosen. Themes covered, such as mealtimes, playtime, animals, family and bedtime, really appeal to youngreaders.

The Puffin Book of Fantastic First Poems

Robert Macfarlane

Jackie Morris

Kindred in spirit to The Lost Words but new in form, The Lost Spells is a pocket-sized treasure, a new collection of 'spells' - acrostic poetry and artwork - by beloved creative duo Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris. 
 
Written to be read aloud, calling to forest, field, riverbank, ocean, and also to the heart, these 'spells' summon back what is often lost from sight and care, and inspire protection and action on behalf of the natural world. From Jay to Jackdaw, Oak to Barn Owl, Silver Birch to Grey Seal, they capture the special, individual spirit of each plant and creature. Above all, they celebrate a sense of wonder, bearing witness to nature's power to amaze, console and bring joy.

The Lost Spells

An enchanting, beautiful book for lovers of the natural world

Roald Dahl

I bet you think you know this story. 
You don't. The real one's much more gory. 
 
From Cinderella and Goldilocks to Little Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs, wicked beasts, brazen crooks and a ghastly giant star in these hilarious nursery rhymes with BITE!

Revolting Rhymes

In this brand new tale, join The Very Hungry Caterpillar as he helps Father Christmas get ready for his big night. 
He's got to wrap up warm, feed the reindeer and load presents onto the sleigh - all before the magic can begin! 
 
In a far-off frosty land where starlight fills the sky, 
a man with snow white hair has a twinkle in his eye. 
 
With its simple rhyming text, vivid artwork and fold-out festive surprise, this new story is filled with all the excitement and wonder of Christmas.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Father Christmas

Dan Ojari

Finn Ojari

Is this a pear? No, it’s a bear!This delightfully clever picture book is full of visual tricks and rhyming reveals to inspire wonder while making you chuckle – brought to life by an Oscar-nominated animator and based on his seven-year-old son's original idea and drawings! 
 
Through the hole in the page, you might see a plum . . . or a spider . . . or a spoon. But turn the page to see the full picture and – SURPRISE! – it's something unexpected: the moon, a tiger, even a hippo’s bum!This deceptively simple picture-book debut by father-and-son duo Dan and Finn Ojari uses bold, stylish art, rhyming call-and-response text, and clever cut-through holes that play with shape and colour to create a deeply satisfying read-aloud experience for children of two and up and their adults.

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