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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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

Suzanne Lang

Max Lang

Jim Panzee is very grumpy about Valentine's Day until his buddy Norman shows him that this celebration is for everyone. 
 
When Jim hears Oxpecker cooing over her doting boyfriend on Valentine's Day, he has just one thought: Gross. But Jim finds out that not everything about Valentine's Day is hearts and kisses. Jim learns there are different types of valentines and many kinds of love, such as love for a parent or for friends. 
 
This funny non-saccharine story is full of the same silly humour that characterises all the beloved titles in the New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey series. 
 
Read more in the Grumpy Monkey series: 
Grumpy Monkey 
Grumpy Monkey Party Time

Grumpy Monkey Love is Gross

Raymond Briggs

One winter's night, a snowman comes to life and an unforgettable adventure begins. Raymond Briggs' favourite classic is a true piece of Christmas magic. This timeless story captures the wonder and innocence of childhood and is now recognised throughout the world.

Based on the much-loved film, fly away on a magical journey to the enchanting land of the Snowman! 
 
After the snow settles on a cold winter's day, a little boy builds a Snowman. Later that night, under the glittering stars, the Snowman comes to life! 
 
Together they fly through the night sky on a breathtaking and magical journey, until the sun comes up and it's time to go home... 
 
This edition of the classic tale from Raymond Briggs features stunningly rendered new artwork based on the 1982 film, alongside beautifully written story narration. 
 
The Snowman is the perfect festive read for ALL the family! 
 
Also available for 0-6yrs: 
The Snowman - the classic wordless picture book by Raymond Briggs 
The Snowman and the Snowdog - a picture book based on the classic film sequel 
 
Also available for readers 7+: 
A magical retelling of The Snowman by Michael Morpurgo

The Snowman: The Book of the Classic Film

Kate Ferdinand

Emma Randall

An enchanting story about fairies, baking, and the magic of blended families from TV star and influencer Kate Ferdinand 
 
In a magical forest full of busy birds and buzzy bugs, there stands a giant oak tree. This is where the fairy families live! 
 
Ash and Willow live in the Family Tree with their dad. They love baking and can't wait to enter the Busy Beetle Bake-Off, but everything changes when their dad introduces them to a new fairy, Hazel. With their bakes going badly, and a new member of the family to get used to, will Ash and Willow manage to find a way to win the contest? 
 
This is Kate Ferdinand's first picture book for children - a heartwarming story full of magic, friendship and baking that will help children of blended families feel seen, heard and appreciated.

The Family Tree

A magical story celebrating blended families

Lola and Lotta are BEST friends. They do absolutely completely everything together, like eating lunch, playing in the sandpit and going in pairs. But when a new girl, Evie, arrives in their class, Lotta starts spending all her time with her, and not Lola. Everything is extremely very different and Lola worries that Lotta is not her Best, Best, BESTEST friend anymore. How will Lola get Lotta's attention? Find out in this ever so good Charlie and Lola story.

Charlie and Lola: My Best, Best Friend

Benjamin thinks Lily is amazing - she knows EVERYTHING! Lily promises to teach Benjamin about nature and they set off on a nature walk together. Peter is bored - he wants to go on an ADVENTURE, but his friends are more interested in leaves and bugs - and feeling left out, he sets off on a radish raid in Mr McGregor's garden. But suddenly Benjamin and Lily are in trouble. It's time for Peter to prove he's a true friend and leap to the rescue!

Peter Rabbit Animation: Friends Forever

Lucy Tandon Copp

Sienna Youngsun Kim

Mama named Luna after the moon.She always said the moon had a special way of bringing people together.And from the moment Luna was born, she did too… 
Luna’s mixed heritage family are different in lots of ways, but they share something very special in common - their love for Luna shines big and round and bright, just like the moon! 
When Luna starts school, she is super excited to make friends and present her beloved Moon Rabbit at Show and Tell. But, faced with difficult questions about her family, she begins to lose confidence and her own full moon heart fades away. 
As the Moon Festival approaches, both sides of Luna's family come together to celebrate. Join Luna as she uncovers the story of who she is and discovers how to shine bright again with the feeling of belonging. 
 
A Love as Full as The Moon is a heartwarming picture book debut from Lucy Tandon Copp and Sienna Youngsun Kim.

A Love as Full as the Moon

Sue Heap

Nick Sharratt

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

Allan Ahlberg

Andre Amstutz

"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

Kathryn Cave

Chris Riddell

A simple story, about a small creature who does his best to join in with the others. But he's different. No matter how he tries, he just doesn't belong. 
 
Then Something turns up and wants to be friends. But Something Else isn't sure he's like him at all... 
 
Kathryn Cave's poignantly simple story is brought to life by Chris Riddell in this enchantingly original picture book - now reissued with a new cover look.

Something Else

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

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

Lanisha Butterfield

Hoang Giang

Winner of the 2025 Children’s Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing 
Winner of Derby Book Festival's - Derby Children's Picture Book Award 2025 
 
When Jeremiah plants a packet of sunflower seeds, the very last thing he expects is for the vines and leaves to grow overnight and burst through the ceiling of his apartment! 
 
As Jeremiah and his brother chase the magical plant up through the floors of their tower block home, they discover an array of curious neighbours who join in the adventure. But what could be waiting for them at the top of the building? And will Jeremiah find his voice to help the neighbours discover the true magic hidden within these sunflower seeds? 
 
A glorious celebration of the power of nature to bring communities together, from talented debut author Lanisha Butterfield and illustrator Hoang Giang.

Flower Block

Tove Jansson

If you haven't met a Moomin yet, you're missing the most magical fun... 
 
Join Moomintroll and his friends in this brand-new picture book based on the original stories by Tove Jansson. 
 
Spring has come to Moominvalley. And to Moomin's delight, it has brought his best friend Snufkin home from his winter wanderings with plenty of exciting tales of far-away lands. 
 
When Snufkin takes Moomin on a surprise adventure - filled with unfamiliar and exciting sights, sounds, and smells - Moomin feels just like a real pioneer! But will he discover that some of the greatest adventures can be found on his very own doorstep? 
 
A gorgeous, brightly illustrated story about the joy of seeking adventure. 
 
Discover more beautiful Moomin books: 
Moomin: Little My and the Wild Wind 
Moomin and the Midsummer Mystery 
Moomin and the Wishing Star 
Moomin and the Ice Festival 
My First Moomin: Goodnight, Moomin 
My First Moomin: Best Friends 
My First Moomin: Be Brave, Moomin

Moomin and Snufkin’s Quest for Adventure

From the award-winning author-illustrator Ed Vere comes a lyrical tale that reminds us all to chase our dreams. 
 
Meet Gabriel. A young elephant who lives in a village by the sea. 
 
He has one dream and it&rsquo;s to join the lifeboat crew. He wants to help people in the water, bravely sailing out to sea! But elephants don&rsquo;t fit in lifeboats. He&rsquo;s too big to help the sailors. But one STORMY, WINDY day, the lifeboat crew run into trouble and Gabriel might be the only one who can help. Can Gabriel save the day? 
 
One growing elephant. One smallish lifeboat. One BIG dream . . . 
 
&quot;A charming winner about purpose, bravery, and making one&rsquo;s dreams come true.&quot; - Kirkus Reviews

The Elephant and the Sea

Freddy McConnell

Rosalind  Beardshaw

A lyrical picture book that celebrates the special bond between parent and child. 
 
Join Papa and Little one on a very ordinary day, as they explore Little One's extraordinary question: "What do we need?" 
Together, they decide they need lots of things - clean water, friends, a home - but, above all, they need each other.

Little Seahorse and the Big Question

Meet Moomintroll and all his friends in this charming story about finding the perfect present! 
 
It's Moominmamma's birthday and everyone has found her the perfect present - apart from Moomintroll. He wants to sing her a song but is nervous that it's not as good as everyone else's present. 
 
Will Moomintroll learn that a present from the heart is the best present of all? 
 
With gorgeous illustrations and a gentle story, this latest addition to the My First Moomin series is the perfect book for overcoming nerves. 
 
Discover more marvellous Moomin stories: 
My First Moomin: Goodnight Moomin 
My First Moomin: Best Friends 
Moomin's First 100 Words: A lift-the-flap book 
Moomin: The Very BIG Moominhouse Lift-the-Flap Book

My First Moomin: The Special Gift

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

Lola is clearing out some of her old things because she does not want her bedroom to ever get as messy and pongy as Marv's older brother Marty's bedroom - yuk! Charlie persuades Lola that instead of throwing her things away, she should recycle them. 'Recycle it? What is that?' asks Lola. With a bit of help from Charlie, Lola learns all about recycling and how it is extremely very important to look after our planet. Soon she has found an extra-specially fun way to do more recycling - and gets lots of her classmates to join in too!

Charlie and Lola: Look After Your Planet

Tom Fletcher

A brand-new series of novelty board books from bestselling author Tom Fletcher! 
 
MEOW! MEOW! Oh look - there's a tired little Kitten in your book! 
Shall we get him ready for bed? 
 
Tap, slide, and jiggle the pages to help Little Kitten put away his toys, brush his fur, and pick a story for bedtime. Can you help him drift off to sleep? 
 
Toddlers will love this interactive board book, full of fun novelties that encourage curiosity and exploration and a gentle narrative that is perfect to read aloud whilst winding down before bed. 
 
More Who's in Your Book interactive board books: 
 
There's a Little Chick in Your Book 
There's a Little Snowman in Your Book 
There's a Little Puppy in Your Book 
There's a Little Ghost in Your Book

There’s a Little Kitten in Your Book

Mark Sperring

The naughty step is the place where Sam has to go when he has done something he knows he really shouldn't have. There is nothing to do there except think, and normally he has the step all to himself. Then one day someone else sits down bedside him. It's Captain Buckleboots - a pirate who has been very very naughty indeed and needs some help to work out how to say sorry.

Captain Buckleboots on the Naughty Step

Ian Whybrow

Adrian Reynolds

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

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

One night a great big, white polar comes to stay with Tilly. The bear's got black hooked claws and huge yellow teeth; but his white furry coat is warm and soft and Tilly decides he's the cuddliest thing in the whole world. Tilly soon finds out that a big bear can cause big problems - he takes a LOT of looking after! But when she describes the bear's latest antics to her parents they think he's a figment of her imagination - but is he? 
 
From the creator of The Snowman, Father Christmas and Fungus the Bogeyman - now a live theatre show!

The Bear

A classic tale about the magic of friendship from Raymond Briggs

Bess Kalb

Erin Kraan

A hilarious and endearing picture book that encourages self-acceptance from Emmy-nominated author Bess Kalb and illustrator Erin Kraan. 
 
"I'm the Buffalo Fluffalo 
I heave and I huffalo 
Leave me alone because 
I've had enuffalo!" 
 
Buffalo Fluffalo arrives on the scene puffed up with pomp and self-importance. 
He likes being a lone buffalo! 
 
But when a huge sudden rain shower pours down from the clouds, revealing a drenched and soggy pipsqueak, will the other animals see through all of the bluff, fluff and bravado? 
 
This humorous and delightful rhyming picture book touches on dealing with insecurity, self-acceptance and how to show compassion.

Buffalo Fluffalo

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 are being chased by dinosaurs . . . in their dreams!

Funnybones: Dinosaur Dreams

Getting what you want can be tricky, especially if you don't ask in quite the right way. Follow one little monkey's journey through many emotions as he tries every trick in the book to get hold of his friend's banana, until he finally hits on the magic word - please! 
 
Using only two words, this is a fantastic introduction to the value of manners and compromise for young children. Packed with humour, colour and exuberance, this is a brilliant observation of toddler behaviour.

Banana

Lola has a cold and is feeling really ever so not well. So her big brother, Charlie, thinks of all sorts of ideas to try to cheer Lola up. He brings her pink milk and biscuits, sings her a special song, plays her best smiley jigsaw puzzle and even takes her on a cloud-hopping adventure! Soon Lola's feeling much, much better!

Charlie and Lola: I'm Really Ever So Not Well

Katy Ashworth

Colleen Larmour

Discover the joyful and emotional new rhyming storybook about Kiki, whose brain is hullaballoo! The inspiring picture book for parents and children with busy brains. 
 
Here I am, little Kiki Dime. I have a brain that’s hullaballoo. 
 
It buzzes all day and most of the night. It buzzes when I’m sat on the loo. 
 
Kiki's brain goes a mile a minute - and sometimes she wishes it would just stop! 
 
This beautifully illustrated story brings us inside Kiki's mind, and celebrates the way she thinks, as well as offering ways to help direct Kiki’s creativity and energy. 
 
Written with humour and in accessible rhyming text, discover the joyful and empathetic illustrated story designed to help support emotional growth and awareness in children. 
 
“Explains 'hullabaloo brains' in an excellent way... The drawings are lovely and colourful [and] the words used are easy to understand” - 5-star review 
 
“What a beautiful book. The colours and illustrations are just gorgeous. The story itself is not too long or complicated but provides a great platform for talking about our brains and how we can manage and communicate our inner self.” - 5-star review

This That What

Dalai Lama

Desmond Tutu

Rafael López

Joy is the warm tingly feeling of the sun tickling your toes in the morning. 
It's the giggly, squiggly feeling when you are doing something silly. 
Even when you wake to the rain and your joy is washed away, it's waiting at the bottom of the puddle. 
 
This is the story of two friends: the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Once two lonely boys on opposite sides of the world, they grew up to discover the joy in everyday life and spread their joy with the people around them. 
 
Their message for every child is that joy is never far away. Even in hard times, joy never truly disappears. And when we share our joy with others, it grows inside us. 
 
This picture book adaptation of the international bestseller, The Book of Joy, is full of the humour, friendship, and deep affection between two spiritual leaders. In challenging times, it is a timely reminder that joy is all around us, if only we know where to look. 
 
Vibrantly illustrated by award-winning Rafael López, this is the perfect book to reassure and inspire young readers everywhere.

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