Children's Early Years

Now in board book form, perfect for gifting, this tender and lyrical book from two internationally bestselling and award-winning creators, Julia Donaldson and Helen Oxenbury. Welcome to the World is a joyful poem that explores new senses, people, places, and experiences that babies and young children are having for the very first time. From two bestselling and award-winning creators comes...

Join the bustling world of mail delivery in Busy Post Van by Campbell Books. This interactive board book invites young readers to push, pull, and slide the tabs as they follow the friendly postal workers on their daily rounds. Children will be enchanted as they watch the postal van collect letters from post boxes, sort mail at the depot, and...

Featuring three classic fables, Richard Scarry's 1961 Little Golden Book is now available for a new generation! The one and only Richard Scarry retells three beloved fables of Aesop in this must-have Little Golden Book, now back in print! Featuring The Country Mouse and the City Mouse, The Fox and the Crow, and The Dog and His Bone, this witty...

Soar into space with a glorious love story of alien folk that's literally out of this world. The Smeds and the Smoos tells the tale of two alien groups: The Smeds (who are red) and the Smoos (who are blue), who never mix. When a young Smed and Smoo fall in love, their families strongly disapprove. But peace is restored...

Meet all your favourite characters from the deep dark wood in this colourful tabbed board book based on the bestselling classic picture book, The Gruffalo. Take a stroll through the deep dark wood to learn more about Mouse, Fox, the Gruffalo and more of your favourite characters, with sturdy tabbed pages and colourful illustrations. Based on the original stories, The...

Learn your shapes with Little Fish in this fun, rhyming book. With finger trails for little hands, children will love tracing shapes in this deep-sea delight from Lucy Cousins, creator of Hooray for Fish! Hello! I am Little Fish, swimming in the sea. I love seeing shapes. Come along with me! Join Little Fish on a fun adventure, tracing shapes...

Create up to 14 adorable animal friends with this kid-friendly knitting loom kit. Just wrap the easy-to-use yarn around the loom, and then use the hook tool to weave it together. Add some stuffing and tie the ends together. In no time, you’ll have a little plush nugget you can customise into a cute critter. Follow the illustrated, kid-friendly instructions...

I Always Try will help young children understand and develop the skills of resilience and persistence. Developing a growth mindset from a young age will assist children to cope with the ups and downs of life which will inevitably occur! Discussion questions for parents, caregivers and educators included. Suitable for ages 2 to 6. This book is part of the...

A fabulous foiled edition celebrating the fifteenth anniversary of the publication of Stick Man by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, featuring exclusive material from the author and illustrator. Learn how Julia Donaldson came up with the idea for the story, and see how Axel Scheffler perfected Stick Man. Stick Man lives in the family tree with his Stick Lady Love...

Turn the cleverly-shaped pages to make mummies and their little ones hug! Mummies LOVE hugs - from big, brave hugs to soft, snuggly ones. Young children will delight in turning the inventively shaped pages to bring mummies and their little ones together for a cuddle. This lovely book with simple rhyming text is a gentle exploration of how hugs can...

Unlock your curiosity with I Spy Fantasy, featuring thirteen enchanting photographs paired with clever rhyming riddles, including 'Into the Woods', 'Flights of Fancy', 'The Rainbow Express' and more! Acclaimed I Spy creators Walter Wick and Jean Marzollo use everyday objects to enhance intellectual discovery. From Aladdin’s lamp to eight birds in flight to dinosaur bones, readers can examine the different...

Join Spot and learn about colours, shapes, first words, and counting! Spot's First Little Library is a sweet collection of four chunky mini board books. Each book features a different key early learning concept - colours, words, shapes, and counting. With sturdy pages and a handy slipcase to keep the books together, this charming set is perfect for the littlest...

Meet all your favourite characters from the deep dark wood in this brilliant lift-the-flap, pop-up board book based on the bestselling classic picture book, The Gruffalo. Take a stroll through the deep dark wood to find out who is scared of the Gruffalo! Lift the flaps to see Mouse, Owl, Snake and Fox pop up off the page - and...

Spend a day at the zoo and meet all kinds of exciting animals. Turn the pages to explore an amazing zoo filled with elephants, lions, tigers, flamingos, giraffes, and more. There are lots of scenes to fill with animals, including an aquarium, monkey enclosure, lion's den, and bird house. With over 240 stickers and lots of animal words to learn,...

Learn all about Colours, Words, Shapes and Numbers with Peter Rabbit! My First Little Library contains four chunky board books that introduce the youngest children to early concepts. The titles are: Words, Numbers, Shapes, and Colours. The palette is soft, and illustrations are in the classic Potter style. Each double page contains a single illustration and just one simple word....

Beep-beep! Chug-chug! Zooooom! Delve into the mesmerising world of vehicles with Vehicles for Kiwi Babies, a bilingual board book by Matthew Williamson and Fraser Williamson that introduces our youngest readers to the fascinating machines that move across Aotearoa. This enchanting board book is perfect for little ones eager to discover the joy of vehicles, encapsulating their vibrant sounds and dynamic...

Push, pull and slide the tabs to fix the car at the Busy Garage! Help the mechanics check the wires, test the lights and wash the car to get it ready for the road. Toddlers will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with gentle rhyming text and wonderful illustrations by Leesh Li, which is part of the...

The School Zone Big Workbooks are packed with exercises that make learning fun! This 320-page book features heaps of learning activities for preschool level, including letters, colours, following directions, counting, shapes and more!

Five little kea exploring in the shed, one fell over and bumped their head. The cheekiest birds in the world are getting up to mischief in Ranger Tui's shed. But what are they planning? Based on the nursery rhyme Five Little Monkeys, Five Little Kea is a fun counting book that showcases the beauty of New Zealand's flora and fauna....

Phonics – Flash Cards by A Gre is a teaching resource designed to help children learn to read and write by using the sounds (phonemes) that form words. These laminated cards are ideal for practising phonics with young children aged 3 and older. They introduce 44 basic phonemes, each accompanied by carefully selected examples. Each card features a phoneme on...

Learn about the ocean as you touch different textures—bumpy shells, rough sand, soft seaweed, and more—in this interactive board book for the youngest readers. Interacting with the pages helps little ones build language recognition and motor skills. Includes 6 textures to touch and feel! Baby Einstein Ocean Explorers Discover Ocean Touch & Feel is a delightful way to engage young...

The classic story of "I Got You Some Kisses", this time abridged in board format for even littler ones. This book is the perfect introduction to our characters and its thick board pages makes it a wonderful gift for a very little person. I Got You Some Kisses - When a busy day draws you apart, these kisses will bring...

Teaching children mindfulness through the senses at a young age can help them build confidence, learn to cope with stress, and realise they can overcome challenging moments in their life. Using the fun 'Five, Four, Three, Two, One' rhyme is an easy way for children to remember to use their senses to find their way back to calm. From the...

Take a whistle-stop tour through the alphabet from amazing aardvarks, big brown bears and crazy cats to dancing ducks, naughty narwhals and sleeping sloths. With gorgeous illustrations by Sophia Touliatou, simple facts, and capital and little letters on every page, Big Book of ABC is a lovely book to share with a young child.

That's Not My Pirate will appeal to the imaginations of very young children as they discover the many different pirates. Meet five friendly pirates in this exciting addition to the much-loved That's not my series. Babies love the best-selling That's not my books with their bold illustrations, patches to stroke, and a mouse to spot on every page, all designed...

If you enjoyed A Minecraft Movie, you’ll love this book! Reading is a matter of survival with the only official Leveled Reader series based on Minecraft! Learn to read with the official Minecraft Young Readers! Practise your reading skills and develop your vocabulary as you read stories about your favourite game. This book is perfect for new readers who are...

This colourful activity book is packed with nature-themed puzzles, things to spot, colouring, drawing and doodling activities. Match baby animals to their mothers, colour in flowers and insects, spot-the-difference between countryside scenes and much more. With four pages of stickers and all the answers at the back of the book, Little Children's Nature Activity Book offers engaging and educational entertainment...

The perfect collection of mini books for mini fans of Paddington Bear! My First Little Library contains four small Paddington board books based on the award-winning preschool animation, The Adventures of Paddington! Children will love exploring Paddington’s world, meeting his friends and family, and discovering all the things that make him happy. This wonderful collection contains the following board books:...

A brand new festive adventure for The Very Hungry Caterpillar - with flaps and a pop up! Have fun with The Very Hungry Caterpillar this Christmas in this magical new adventure - with chunky flaps to explore and a festive pop on the final page. With its simple rhyming text, vivid artwork, and interactive elements on every page, this new...

Embark on a thrilling journey into the Mesozoic Era with My First 100 Dinosaur Words by Chris Ferrie. This vibrant board book is designed to captivate the imagination of young readers and ignite their curiosity about the fascinating world of dinosaurs. Each page turn brings a delightful new discovery, as children learn to identify and name a variety of prehistoric...

Dive into the delightful world of Lynley Dodd's beloved character in Hairy Maclary and Friends: Six Rollicking Stories. This special collection captures the adventures of the mischievous and loveable dog, Hairy Maclary, from Donaldson's Dairy, along with his myriad of furry and feathered friends. The collection includes six charming tales: Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy: Join Hairy Maclary as he...

The bestselling scientific series continues to expand! Calculus for Babies by Chris Ferrie offers a delightful introduction to the fundamental concepts of calculus, presented in a way that is both captivating and comprehensible for young minds. Through vibrant illustrations and simple explanations, this book takes babies and toddlers on a journey to understand foundational ideas such as limits, derivatives, and...

Press the buttons in this exciting novelty book to hear the planes and helicopters and switch on their bright little lights. From an old-fashioned biplane taking off to a helicopter flying over a canyon, there are all kinds of exciting flying machines to discover in this novelty book. When you press the button on each page, you can hear each...

Little ones can join in the fun In the Jungle by pulling out the sliders, pushing up the tabs and counting all the animals! How many lazy lions are yawning? How many zebras are skipping? Young children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with gentle rhyming text and beautifully illustrated by the award-winning Axel Scheffler. In...

Ruby Red Shoes loves to learn — and to share. Let Ruby welcome you into her world and show you how she spends her days. The jolliest time of my whole dayis when I hear it's time to play! As Ruby shares the fun and busyness of her life, this book looks at key times in a day, and in...

First Thousand Words in English is the classic vocabulary-building word book, helping beginner readers and young language learners to associate words with pictures around everyday scenes and themes. An exciting picture word book for beginner readers and English language learners, it is full of busy, colourful scenes with lots to spot and talk about. Featuring much-loved illustrations by Stephen Cartwright...

Preschoolers will love learning to tell the time in My First Clock Book from Campbell Books. With a mounted clock face and real clicking clock hands, this book is perfect for hands-on learning. Little ones will have fun reading the relatable rhyming story about Tommy, who goes about his day from breakfast to bedtime. On every page, children can change...

Wind-up Train invites you to wind up the train and watch it zoom around the tracks in this brilliant book. A toy and a book in one, this large, chunky board book comes with a wind-up toy steam train and four slot-together tracks. Children can wind up the train and place it on the tracks to see it chugging through...

The hilarious Crayons from the #1 New York Times bestselling The Day the Crayons Quit are back for another adventure – and this time they explore Duncan's playroom. Will they want to leave the crayon box for good after they make new friends? Duncan’s crayons just can’t seem to stay put! After convincing one group of crayons to go back...

This cute bedtime board book helps to explain where birds and animals like to go to bed. With bright colours and charming illustrations for babies to enjoy as part of their own bedtime routine.As the clock strikes bedtime around the world, and everyone is getting into their beds, we may ask, where on earth does everyone else sleep? In this...

Invaluable life advice from the one and only Dr. Seuss! The one and only Dr. Seuss dispenses invaluable advice about life in this splendiferous collection of his most memorable quotes. With over sixty pages of cherished Seuss art and quotes from such classics as The Cat in the Hat, Horton Hatches the Egg, Green Eggs and Ham, How the Grinch...

Row, row, row your boat ...gently down the stream by Russell Punter features three little animals enjoying a leisurely cruise down the river. Life is but a dream for these animals as they float along, providing a charming narrative for young readers. This version of the well-loved song is enhanced with new verses filled with interest for children, offering delightful...

This bilingual board book for young children shares the meaning behind each star in the Matariki cluster, created by award-winning author Gavin Bishop. An essential bilingual board book explaining the meaning of each Matariki star, with beautiful artwork by award-winning author Gavin Bishop. When the Matariki cluster rises, each of the nine stars represents the promise of the year ahead....

Dive into the ocean for a noisy rhyming romp packed with favourite sea creatures brought to life with fun, vibrant artwork. This bestselling picture book from an award-winning creative team is a delight to read aloud and share with young children. Discover the magic of the sea with Commotion In The Ocean.

Embark on a delightful journey of early learning with Counting for Kiwi Babies by Matthew Williamson and Fraser Williamson. This engaging board book introduces the youngest readers to numbers, taking them from one to ten in both English and Maori. Little ones will enjoy counting along with the vivid and charming illustrations of unique New Zealand birds, making the learning...

Push, pull and slide the tabs to hop aboard in Busy Trains! Enjoy watching the steam puff out of an engine, going through a crossing and chugging along the railway. Children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with a gentle rhyme and wonderful illustrations by Jo Byatt. Busy Trains has been endorsed and recommended by Dr...

Gerald was a tall giraffe whose neck was long and slim, But his knees were awfully bandy and his legs were rather thin . . . Gerald the giraffe longs to go to the great Jungle Dance, but how can he join in when he doesn't know how to tango or two-step? Everyone knows that giraffes can't dance . ....

Push, pull and slide the moving mechanisms to meet all your favourite characters from the deep dark wood in this brilliant board book based on the bestselling classic picture book, The Gruffalo - and bring the story to life! Discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with a fox, an owl, a snake . . ....

Math educator Kate Snow gives parents the tools they need to teach math with confidence. This scripted, open-and-go programme leads parents step-by-step through teaching all the concepts a kindergartner needs to master: counting to 100, writing numbers, beginning addition and subtraction, shapes and patterns, coins, time, and measurement. Short, lively lessons will hold a child's attention by incorporating movement, games,...

Join dogs big, little, loud, and quiet in this beautifully illustrated, timeless classic from beloved author P. D. Eastman! Join the big and little dogs at play in this vibrant, action-packed Blue Back Beginner Book from the celebrated author and illustrator P. D. Eastman! Using a 75-word vocabulary and clear illustrations, pre-readers are helpfully introduced to the concepts of number,...

A hilarious new Christmas adventure in this No. 1 bestselling series. 'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring - not even Greg the Sausage Roll. Until... out of the fridge jumps a sprout. A VERY naughty sprout. Can Greg find a way to save the day before one bad sprout spoils Christmas...

Join Brown Bear and Friends as they enjoy the vibrant colours all around them! Colours are everywhere. Look, red, yellow and blue. Brown Bear sees each colour and hue! This charming rhyming book is the perfect introduction for little ones learning about the world of colours. Fans of Eric Carle's bright, distinctive artwork will love looking at the warm hues...

There's hours of fun in this epic search-and-find activity book! Children can practise their letters and numbers in this interactive activity book designed to engage and entertain. There are over fifty fully illustrated 'search-and-find' activities, each themed on a number or letter of the alphabet to hone essential maths and literacy skills. In Alphabet of Alphabets, you'll take a ride...

Lift the flaps with Hairy Maclary and the gang to discover all the noises animals make, and find out WHO is making the most noise of all! Join Hairy Maclary and the gang on a lift-the-flap adventure to find out who is making a terrible hullabaloo! And can you name the sound each different animal makes? WROWWW-W-W-W-W-W-W! Whoever is making...

An adorable Sing-Along board book story, with five robust board sliders - easy for little hands to use! Each board book comes with a free instrumental and vocal version of the nursery rhyme - simply scan the QR code for little ones to listen and sing along!With bright illustrations this series make the perfect gift for a baby or toddler!...

Step inside the life of Doctor Miranda and discover the challenges that each day brings. From checking a pregnant lady's blood pressure to writing a prescription for medicine, learn about the inspirational life of a doctor. Step inside the lives of Busy People! Each story focuses on a different character as they go about their daily work. But each day...

F is for my fantastic dad. Let’s spell out why ... A beautiful book exploring all the ways in which dads are fantastic!

In this rotsome twist on the classic poem, the Enormous Crocodile gets up to no good on Christmas Eve! 'Twas the night before Christmas, and all were in bed, When some chiddlers thought . . . "We'll be naughty instead!" A gloriously naughty Christmas celebration, featuring a twist on the classic rhyme, a flap to lift on every spread and...

My Little Golden Book About God by Jane Werner Watson is a comforting, gentle introduction to the concept of God for young children.

Learn to read with Dr. Seuss’s Reading Ladder, featuring twenty classic Dr. Seuss books! Start at the bottom and climb up each rung, and soon you’ll find Dr. Seuss makes reading fun! Let the colours be your guide on the ladder of learning as you move from blue to green to yellow with twenty of Dr. Seuss’s best-known and loved...

Help your toddler to say goodbye to nappies in this rhyming, expert-checked potty-training board book. Help your toddler to say goodbye to nappies in this new potty-training board book. Shaped like a potty and written in rhyme, It's Potty Time! helps to make potty-training accessible and fun for all toddlers. Written with the UK's leading toilet-training expert, Amanda Jenner, there...

Find your favourite Land of Nod characters in this soothing search and find book! Search across the Land of Nod for Twinkle the Unicorn and all your favourite Ten Minutes to Bed characters. Based on the bestselling bedtime series from Rhiannon Fielding and Chris Chatterton, little readers can seek out Little Unicorn and her friends amongst iconic Land of Nod...

Push, pull and slide the scenes to celebrate Father's Day in I Love My Daddy! From putting on puppet shows to learning to ride a bike, every day's an adventure with Dad by your side! Children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with gentle rhyming text and wonderful illustrations by Louise Forshaw. I Love My Daddy...

My Body for Kiwi Babies by Matthew Williamson and Fraser Williamson is a delightful bilingual board book that serves as a perfect introduction to the different parts of the body for the youngest readers. This beautifully crafted book features vibrant and engaging illustrations that capture the essence of the children of Aotearoa, making it an ideal learning tool for Kiwi...

Learn about colours, animals, words and numbers with Ms Rachel in this early learning boxset. This little set contains four board books that help introduce children to early concepts. Perfect for younger readers, each chunky book will keep little hands occupied at home, or on the move. And, once you’re done reading (and re-reading), the four books come together to...

Tractor is ready for bed, but first, it's time to say goodnight to all the other farm vehicles. Young children will love to help Tractor find the farm vehicle friends in this interactive novelty board book. There's a combine harvester, a farm truck, a loader, and many more popular farm machines and animals waiting to be discovered in the scenes....

Meet Hogbert – a baby boar with a big personality and a nose like no other! When Hogbert gets separated from his family he finds himself all alone in the forest. Can he find his way home?Little Hogbert lives in a fairy-tale forest with his mummy and his brothers and sisters. One day, Mummy Pig decides it’s time for her...

Push, pull, and slide the scenes to zoom about town in Busy Cars! Lower the convertible's roof, swish the windscreen wipers, and charge the car at the end of the day in this book about fun, fast, four-wheeled vehicles. Perfect for toddlers who like to play as they read, they will love this bright and colourful board book with gentle...

When the sun comes up, Big Bear and Little Bear think of new ways to share their love. Big Bear loves Little Bear more and more as each day passes, right up to each new moon - and back. A joyful celebration of the love between parent and child, this lovely chunky board book is perfect for reading with your...

Join Sarah and Mr Pottifer as they grow some misbehaving mermaids in this underwater rhyming adventure. Join Sarah and Mr Pottifer in their magical plant shop, where fantastical creatures grow from trees! A new customer at the shop buys some mermaid seeds, and Sarah is only too happy to help him grow them. But when the plants are accidentally given...

A brand-new novelty series all about things that go! All aboard the baby plane,We're going on our holiday! All aboard the baby planeWatch the planes fly away. A fun rhyming text, perfect for reading aloud, and full of sounds for little ones to join in with! Climb aboard the aeroplane in this brand-new novelty series for babies and pre-schoolers. With...

Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn by Rhiannon Fielding Twinkle the unicorn has a knack for finding adventure... but will she get to bed on time? Written specifically for bedtime, this story is full of magic, sparkle and rainbows... and one naughty little unicorn! Weaving a journey from lively beginning to gentle end, the ten-minute countdown to bed is at...

From Mo Willems Workshop, the team behind the #1 bestselling Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, comes this hilarious and engaging alphabet early-learning concept board book with touch-and-trace features throughout.The Pigeon won't say the ABCs! He has at least 26 reasons and excuses why not! From absolutely no way to zero chance!The Pigeon WON'T Say the ABCs! is part...

Baby Einstein Peek Through Pages My First Seasons Novelty Board Book by P I Kids is an engaging introduction to the four seasons for young children. This novelty board book offers a unique peek-through design that invites little ones to discover the changing seasons through colourful, interactive pages. Each page is thoughtfully crafted to encourage curiosity and exploration, featuring delightful...

Slinky Malinki's Christmas Crackers by Lynley Dodd is an enchanting tale that captures the curiosity and mischief of one spirited cat during the festive season. This large-format, board book edition of the beloved story from the bestselling Hairy Maclary and Friends series is specially designed for young readers and animal lovers alike. The story unfolds as Christmas approaches and the...

Meet the Flying Doctors: Princess Pearl, Sir Gadabout and, of course, their trusty air ambulance, Zog the dragon, in this fabulously original sequel to the bestselling Zog. There's much to do, as they fly around tending a sunburnt mermaid, a distressed unicorn and a sneezy lion. But should princesses really be doctors? Pearl's uncle, the King, doesn't think so—until he...

Two Cranky Bears, written by Nick Bland, tells the story of two bears and one hill. Everything was fine as they made their way to the top, but once there, things quickly turned into a struggle over ownership and the word ‘Mine!’ rang out. Can these cranky bears learn to share?

The worldwide bestselling interactive bedtime book for toddlers. This sweet and simple board book invites children to take part in Little Rabbit’s charming new bedtime ritual by helping to put bunny to bed with a fun activity on each page. It’s getting late and Little Rabbit must go to sleep. Can you help him? When Little Rabbit asks “Tickle My...

In celebration of the 75th anniversary of Little Golden Books, this rare classic from the beloved Richard Scarry is back in print! Richard Scarry's Colors fans will rejoice to see this very rare Little Golden Book back in print—for the first time since it was published in 1959! This breathtakingly illustrated book features a movable wheel on the sturdy inside...

Let Ruby welcome you into her world as she tells you all the wonderful things about her grandmother. A 2021 Children's Book Council Notable Book. What's wonderful about my grandmother is she wears x-ray spectacles. She can see deep inside me and knows just what I'm feeling. Ruby Red Shoes is an aware hare who lives in a colourful caravan...