Michael Symmons Roberts’s fourth book of poetry, Corpus, was the winner of the 2004 Whitbread Poetry Award, and was shortlisted for the T. S. Eliot Prize, the Forward Prize, and the Griffin International Prize. His sixth collection, Drysalter, was the winner of both the Forward Prize and the Costa Poetry Prize in 2013. He collaborated with Paul Farley on Edgelands (Cape/Vintage) and will do so again in The Deaths of the Poets (Cape, 2017). He has also worked many times with the composer James MacMillan. He has published two novels, and is Professor of Poetry at Manchester Metropolitan University.

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Janet Ahlberg

Allan Ahlberg

This is the first book in the FUNNYBONES series and introduces the skeletons - a big skeleton, a little skeleton and a dog skeleton. They live in a dark dark cellar of a dark dark house on a dark dark hill and so the word repetition continues through this lighthearted story for early readers. The skeletons venture out of their cellar one night to find someone to scare, but everyone is in bed so they amuse themselves by scaring each other and playing with the skeleton animals that live in the zoo.

Funnybones

(Book & CD) The laugh-out-loud Halloween classic

Fox Mem

Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge is a small boy who has a big name - and that's why he likes Miss Nancy Alison Delacourt Cooper becasue she has too. So when he finds Miss Nancy has lost her memory, Wilfrid determines to discover what memories are so he can find it for her. 
 
A perennial classic, perfect for reading aloud.

Wilfrid Gordon Mcdonald Partridge

The robbers of London town plan a desperate crime one Christmas Eve - to steal all the toys they can lay their hands on! Fortunately, the robbers meet their match in brave Officer Pugh who leaps into action and arrests the villains - all except Grandma Swagg who manages to get away.

Cops and Robbers

Michelle Robinson

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

B. J. Novak

“I absolutely love this book. It's silly and funny, made to be read aloud and shared with small people and bigger kids alike!” - 5 star reader review 
 
You might think a book with no pictures would be boring and serious. 
Except . . . here's how this book works: 
 
Everything written on the page has to be said by the person reading it aloud. Even if the words say BLORK. Or BLUURF. 
 
And even if they have to say things like BLAGGITY BLAGGITY and MY HEAD IS MADE OF BLUEBERRY PIZZA! 
 
That's the rule. That's the deal. 
 
Comic writer and actor, B. J. Novak's brilliantly irreverent and very, very silly The Book With No Pictures will delight kids and grownups alike!

The Book With No Pictures

David Walser

Jan Pienkowski

Step on board a pirate adventure with Meg and Mog, another magical story in the classic Meg and Mog series! 
 
When Meg the witch and her cat Mog go on an adventure to a treasure island, they soon meet a pirate who is hunting for treasure. Meg casts a magic spell... but as usual, things don't go according to plan! 
 
The Meg and Mog stories have been casting their spell over readers for over 50 years. With Jan Pienkowski’s award-winning illustrations and David Walser's easy-to-read text, the Meg and Mog books have earnt their place as timeless classics, beloved over generations. 
 
More magical Meg and Mog stories: 
 
Meg and Mog 
Meg Goes to Bed 
Meg's Veg 
Meg's Eggs 
Meg on the Moon 
Mog at the Zoo 
Meg Comes to School 
Meg and Mog: Three Favourite Stories 
Meg and Mog: Three Terrific Tales 
 
 
“Bold and irresistible” - GUARDIAN

Meg and the Pirate

Sue Heap

Nick Sharratt

A is for apple, B is for bat, C is for crocodile, camel and cat . . . Here is a unique and special alphabet book. This very simple text is about two friends, Sue and Nick, who like very different things but are still best friends. They take us through all their favourite things from ABC all the way to XYZ . . . X can mean kiss, Y is for yoghurt and yum and yuk too, Z is for zoom, goodbye, Nick and Sue!

Alphabet Ice Cream

A fantastic fun-filled ABC

Raymond Briggs

Ug and his parents live in the Stone Age. And that means stone blankets, stone cold food, an even colder cave and, worst of all, hard stone trousers! Being an inquisitive and intelligent child, Ug suggests a series of modifications to improve the quality of family life. His ideas about heating, cooking, boats, and balls that actually bounce are initially met with a hostile reaction. But with the help of his father, who slowly comes round to his son's way of thinking, Ug comes tantalisingly close to his ultimate garment goal . . .

UG: Boy Genius of the Stone Age and His Search for Soft Trousers

Andre Amstutz

Here is an announcement! The train approaching platform two is full of stolen goods . . . 
Mr Track is the train driver, and Mrs Track is the driver's wife. Toby Track is their little boy and he is exceptionally good at jumping onto stolen trains and rescuing them from crooks! 
This wonderful Happy Families story has been upsized into a picture book format to be even more accessible for little children.

Master Track's Train

Rachel Morrisroe

Steven Lenton

A rollicking, rhyming read-aloud treat from wordsmith extraordinaire, debut author Rachel Morrisroe, and the ridiculously talented, bestselling Steven Lenton 
 
Welcome to Mr Pottifer's Parlour of Plants: a magical shop with the most surprising plants you'll ever see! 
 
Sarah thinks she's discovered the perfect gift for her garden-loving grandma, but before you can say GARDEN FULL OF UNICORNS, things grow wildly out-of-hand! 
 
Live your own hilarious unicorn fantasy in this rip-roaring, rhyming delight from a terrifically talented new picture book author, with illustrations from the brilliant, bestselling illustrator Steven Lenton - illustrator of Shifty McGifty and The Hundred and One Dalmatians picture book.

How to Grow a Unicorn

A unique look at colours and friendship, now available in paperback. 
 
This very simple text is about two friends, Sue and Nick, who like different colours but are still good friends. The artwork is stunning with each artist contributing alternate pages in their own inimitable style. The deceptively simple text is perfect for children learning to read.

Red Rockets and Rainbow Jelly

The three skeletons go out in their car one night in search of a mystery. They discover that lots of things look mysterious in the dark, including a black cat on a roof and a ghost on a train in a dark tunnel.

Funnybones: Mystery Tour

"All he does is DIG holes - and BARK!" 
"WOOF!" Barks the dog. 
 
When The Big Skeleton and The Little Skeleton become fed up with The Dog Skeleton they decide to swap him at the pet shop! 
 
They start off with a goldfish but soon get tired of him and swap him for a parrot - but soon they get bored of him too . . . Eventually the pet shop owner gives them a box to take home with a surprise pet inside. 
 
What do you think it will be? 
 
Can't get enough of the Funnybones skeletons? Discover: 
Funnybones: The Black Cat 
The Funnybones Collection

Funnybones: The Pet Shop

Master Money is a very rich little boy indeed. When he's only four years old, he finds buried treasure in his garden. When he's five, he finds buried treasure in the sandpit at school. And, at six, he finds buried treasure on the beach. But then Mister Creep the Crook finds him ...

Master Money the Millionaire

Lauren Child

Emily Jenkins

Once upon a time, on the edge of a big dark forest there lived a little girl called Goldilocks. You have probably heard of her? If so, you will know three things: she was small, she had lots of golden curls and she had far too much curiosity for her own good. So when Goldilocks discovers an intriguing wooden cottage deep in the forest, she just can't resist peeking inside. Now why would there be one, two, three of everything . . .? Lauren Child brings her trademark innovative approach to this wonderfully warm and witty retelling of the classic cautionary tale, and adds her own clever twist. Following the success of The Princess and the Pea, she once again joins forces with award-winning portrait photographer Polly Borland, whose stunning photography brings this truly original picture book startlingly to life. They are joined by a talented theatre designer, Emily Jenkins, who has designed and created an enchanting hand-crafted miniature world. The sets for the book took over a year to make. The doll-sized cottage, complete with winding staircase, stands about a metre tall. Real turf was grown for the roof. Special wallpaper and fabrics were designed and printed, featuring woodland motifs. Exquisite miniature furniture, including the three bears' beds, chairs and porridge bowls, were carved, crafted and painted by Emily and her team of designers. Tiny slippers were sewn, cushions stuffed and bed linen edged and folded. The tiny spoons were carved specially - even the porridge is real!The cast of characters were made by world-famous doll maker, R. John Wright, whose dolls and bears sell to collectors all over the world. Goldilocks is 30 centimetres tall and made of soft felt with hand-painted features; her golden locks are made of the softest mohair. She arrived from America complete with a tiny hand-woven basket of felt daisies, which you can see her carrying in the book. Mother, Father and Baby Bear are all made from the softest fur and have tiny resin claws. Father Bear arrived with a hand-carved wooden pipe, which, if you look very closely, you can spot in the pictures, warming by the fire.

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

In a dark dark street 
There is a dark dark house 
And in the dark dark house . . . 
 
In this FUNNYBONES story, the big skeleton and the little skeleton go - "CLONK!" - bump in the night and have to send for Dr Bones to be put back together again!

Funnybones: Bumps in the Night

Giles Andreae

Russell Ayto

When Flinn first met the Pirate Dinosaurs, he thought that he had taught them a lesson. But the real lesson is this - never trust a pirate, but never ever trust a pirate dinosaur. This time, Flinn is hot on the trail of some stolen treasure and he knows exactly who's to blame. With the help of his friends and Captain Gurgleguts, fearless Flinn tracks the rotten crew to the Lost Island. So far, so good, but Flinn and his pals hadn't reckoned on the dinosaur's secret weapon - the Giganotosaurus, T-Rex's cousin and the biggest dino the world has ever known! Will our hero be able to sail out of trouble this time? And what about all that stolen treasure? Luckily, every baddie has a weak spot and it's not long before the swashbuckling Flinn fights his way to victory!

Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs: Missing Treasure!

Sophy Henn

The return of the brilliant Pom Pom from exciting new author and illustrator talent, Sophy Henn, creator of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize Shortlisted, Where Bear? 
 When Pom Pom Panda doesn't know what to do with himself, his mum suggests a game and Pom discovers just how much he likes to WIN! A funny and sweet take on how it's not always about being the best, that will strike a chord with parents and young children alike.

Pom Pom the Champion

Ed Vere

You don't have to ROAR to be heard... 
 
Meet Leonard - a lion like no other. 
 
Leonard's best friend is Marianne, a duck. But lions chomp ducks, don't they? 
 
What will the pair do when their way of life is threatened? 
 
From the New York Times-bestselling author of Max the Brave comes a powerful story celebrating daydreamers, individuality and the quiet courage to be yourself. 
 
"Positive role models showing boys how to be a whole person are few and far between these days. This marvelous book triumphs in that essential job." Kirkus 
 
"Children will feel empowered after reading such a deliberate story of unyielding strength and self-awareness. Thoughtful and provocative words to live by." School Library Journal 
 
"gently reminiscent of Winnie the Pooh" BookTrust 
 
"Framed by a glowing palette of burnt yellows and oranges, and infused with humour and warmth, this thought provoking fable celebrates courage, individuality and the power of words." The Bookseller 
 
"A philosophical tale so, so full of heart, celebrating the quietest and gentlest among us." Library Mice 
 
"A gentle read with an overwhelming power. How to be a Lion by Ed Vere italicises the need to speak up for yourself and those less strong than yourself. With his signature bold artwork this is another crowd pleaser from the author and illustrator " Picture Books Blogger

How to be a Lion

The three skeletons enjoy a holiday on board their little boat. But one night - "Yo-ho-ho" - the pirates come and put them out to sea on a tiny raft, launching them on an oceanful of new adventures.

Funnybones: Skeleton Crew

It's Peter Rabbit's birthday, and his friends and family are planning a surprise party. But there's a problem - Mr Tod is trying to stop them! Will they make it to the party on time, or will the surprise be ruined? 
 
Join Peter Rabbit and his friends in this wonderful new picture book, perfect for all fans of the CBeebies show.

Peter Rabbit Animation: Happy Birthday, Peter!

Bruce Ingman

This is the story of Alison Hubble 
Who went to bed single 
And woke up double! 
 
Alison Hubble is very surprised when one day, she wakes up in her single bed and there are TWO of her! In Allan Ahlberg's clever and witty rhyming text, we discover what happens throughout her day as Alison Hubble continues to double and double again! 
 
Charming and funny illustrations are provided by highly respected illustrator, Bruce Ingman in his first picture book for Puffin.

Alison Hubble

In a dark dark street 
There is a dark dark house . . . 
 
In this FUNNYBONES story, the skeletons go sledging - WHEE! - and crashing - BANG! 
 
They can't see their bones in the white snow but they can see a black cat . . . until she slips into their dark, dark cellar . . .

Funnybones: The Black Cat

Deborah Hopkinson

Charlotte Voake

Young Beatrix Potter loves to draw animals. She has many pets whom she likes to paint - a frog, a salamander, a canary and even a hedgehog. But she doesn't have a guinea pig so she borrows her neighbour's, promising that no harm will come to the cuddly creature. 
After all, what could possibly go wrong...? 
This hilarious and charming new book is based on Beatrix Potter's own diary entries, and is perfect for Potter fans young and old.

Beatrix Potter and the Unfortunate Tale of the Guinea Pig

Meet Max - the mighty kitten and New York Times bestseller. 
 
When Max meets Bird, Max thinks he'd like to be friends with Bird. He would also like to chase Bird and maybe eat him as a tasty snack. 
 
But that's not what friendship is all about . . . Is it?

Max and Bird

Matt de la Peña

Christian Robinson

"Sometimes when you're surrounded by dirt, CJ, you're a better witness for what's beautiful." 
 
CJ begins his weekly bus journey around the city with disappointment and dissatisfaction, wondering why he and his family can't drive a car like his friends. Through energy and encouragement, CJ's nana helps him see the beauty and fun in their routine. 
 
This beautifully illustrated, emotive picture book explores urban life with honesty, interest and gratitude. 
 
Last Stop on Market Street has won multiple awards and spent time at the number one spot in the New York Times Bestseller List.

Last Stop on Market Street

Abie Longstaff

Eve Coy

Find out who is going to bed in this soothing bedtime tale from the bestselling author of the Fairytale Hairdresser series. Meet a cheeky baby who IS NOT sleepy and wreaks havoc among the tired animals, pirates and royalty of a magical fairy-tale land. Will anybody get any rest - and what will happen when they meet a very sleepy baby dragon? 
 
Stunning, atmospheric nighttime scenes from Eve Coy bring a sleepy magic to this dreamy rhythmic story - the perfect read just before bed!

Who's Going to Bed?

A wonderful and unique look at counting and friendship. 
This very simple picture book is about two friends, Sue and Nick, who like very different things but are still best friends. They introduce us to all their favourite things from one boy called Nick and one girl called Sue to ten cakes for tea, and then all the way back down to one yellow moon shining in the night sky. The artwork is stunning with each artist contributing alternate pages in their own inimitable style. The deceptively simple text is perfect for children learning to read.

One to Ten and Back Again

Captain Flinn is Puffin's favourite pirate. He has swashbuckled his way through THREE pirate dinosaur adventures and lived to tell the tale. But now he faces his toughest challenge yet. Captain T Rex and his pirate crew are smuggling sausages out of a secret cove and their favourites are CHILDREN CHIPOLATAS - gulp! Watch out Captain Flinn! 
 
But this time, the Captain T Rex has bitten off more than he can chew and wily Captain Flinn and his friends soon teach him a lesson he won't forget.

Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs - Smugglers Bay!

Peter Bently

Night is falling, bedtime is looming and playtime is nearly over . . . but brave King Jack is more than a match for dragons and terrible beasties. This magical make-believe adventure, illustrated by picture book star Helen Oxenbury, is the perfect bedtime tale for little boys and brave children everywhere. 
 
This paperback and CD features a wonderful audio retelling of this lovely bedtime story, narrated by Derek Jacobi.

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