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Peppa Pig: Peppa's Easter Egg Hunt takes you on an Easter adventure with Peppa in this brand-new board storybook! It’s Easter time, and Grandpa Pig has organised a special Easter Egg hunt. However, Peppa Pig and her friends discover more than just chocolate eggs at the end of the garden... This delightful new board storybook, featuring Peppa and George, is...

Peppa and her family learn all about celebrating Diwali in this brand new story. It is Diwali, and Peppa and her family are learning all about this very special celebration. Mummy and Daddy Pig are cooking a feast, and Granny and Grandpa Pig bring everyone special clothes to wear. Then it's time for the party to begin! Peppa Pig: Peppa's...

Join Peppa and her family as they enjoy an epic Australian adventure in this super sticker activity book! Pack your swimsuit and your sun hat as we head off with Peppa on an amazing trip exploring Australia, in this super sticker activity book! Who's ready for some awesome adventures with Peppa, her family and friends? Head to the beach along...

Peppa finds a brilliant way to cheer up her friends and to spread kindness everywhere! Peppa Pig: Peppa Is Kind - A Picture Book About Kindness for 3+ Year Olds. Learn Empathy & Feelings. Ideal Birthday Gift for Girls & Boys. Kindness starts with a smile - and Peppa is ready to share hers! It's Well-Being Week at playgroup, and...

Peppa Pig: My Daddy by Peppa Pig is a delightful book that Peppa and George, your favourite characters, adore—and your daddy will love it too! This adorable book features the beloved characters from the award-winning preschool children's TV show, Peppa Pig, broadcast on Channel 5 and Nickelodeon. It's the perfect present for Daddy Pigs and children everywhere. The book charmingly...

Join Peppa and George for lots of digging fun at Mr Bull's construction site! Peppa, George, and Daddy Pig are going on a very special trip—to visit Mr Bull at his miniature golf course construction site! There are lots of fun machines to see, like the wrecking ball, the cement mixer, and something even more exciting... a great big digger!...

Lift flaps and peep through holes to find out how a recycling truck works. Beep, Beep! The recycling truck has arrived! Peep under flaps and through holes to find out how it works, as it trundles around town collecting recycling and taking it to the sorting factory. This friendly introduction to the topic of recycling is perfect for little hands...

The definitive Oz experience: Immerse yourself in the wonder of Oz with this keepsake collection of fifteen titles from L. Frank Baum’s cherished American fairy tale series. This lavishly packaged boxed set includes fifteen classic and beloved Oz tales in five paperback volumes: Volume 1: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Marvelous Land of Oz, Ozma of Oz Volume 2:...

Code-cracking skills can be put to the test in this entertaining book which teaches children how to write and decode secret messages. Includes Semaphore and Morse code, the Grid code used in the American Civil War, Egyptian hieroglyphics, number replacement and alphabet switching codes, and more. Each page features a different type of code, with an explanation of how it...

Here we go! Keep the pedal to the metal with Mario, Luigi, and all their friends in this Mario Kart Young Reader! Nintendo and Super Mario fans ages 5-8 will love to meet Mario, Luigi, and all their friends and foes in this Step 3 level reader. Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. It...

Numbers Matching Games and Book by Kate Nolan offers early years memory games that are perfect for developing first numeracy skills. These delightful memory games serve as an ideal way for young children to have fun while learning to count and recognize numbers. The box includes 4 bingo boards, 36 cards, and a book with instructions for two different matching...

Now We Are Six by A. A. Milne is presented in a stunning edition featuring a beautifully redesigned cover and the original black and white interior illustrations by Ernest Shepard. This beloved classic poetry collection, starring Winnie-the-Pooh and Christopher Robin, is sure to delight both new and returning fans! Originally published after the novel Winnie-the-Pooh and the verse collection When...

No Difference Between Us by Jayneen Sanders features Jess and Ben, twins who show that in all the BIG ways, there is no difference between them, despite Jess being a girl and Ben being a boy. Combining cheerful illustrations and a familiar narrative, this book helps children understand that, fundamentally, people are more the same than they are different. As...

A beautifully crafted Bible for young girls to cherish as they begin reading God’s Word. The Simply Charming Bible is a keepsake designed to inspire and nurture a girl’s faith. The Bible features a soft, leather-like cover that is easy to carry, adorned with silver gilded pages, and a ribbon closure complete with a shiny silver cross charm. While its...

Nikhil and Jay visit India in this third book in the sparkling Early Reader series about a British Asian family. Nikhil and Jay: Off to India follows Nikhil and Jay as they, along with Amma and Appa, head to India for the Christmas holidays to visit Chennai Granny and Grandad. In Grandad’s garden, they discover parrots, Chennai squirrels, a mango...

Everyone knows the famous words: ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house . . .’ Clement C. Moore’s famous poem was written in 1822 and has been a holiday classic ever since. Night Before Christmas Pop-up brings this timeless poem to life with enchanting pop-up illustrations, capturing the magic and wonder of this beloved Christmas tale. It's...

An interactive lift-the-flap series for inquisitive young readers. The My Very Important Lift-the-Flap series introduces children to incredible facts about a variety of subjects. On each page, readers discover fun facts and information about their favourite subjects, and are posed a series of simple, age-appropriate questions. Then, they lift the flaps to reveal the answer—either confirming they knew the answer...

Girls being treated differently to boys is not a new concept, but what if the boys took action? My Shadow is Blue is a gentle and beautiful book that empowers children to stand up for what is right. This book gently explores toxic masculinity and how we are redefining masculinity to be inclusive and empathetic.

My Safety Network introduces your child to the concept of a Safety Network. These are 3 to 5 trusted adults in your child's life whom they could confidently turn to if they feel worried or unsafe. Discussion questions for parents, caregivers, and educators are included. Suitable for ages 2 to 6. This book is part of the Little BIG Chats...

An enchanting collection of stories about the most famous little sister in the world, with the beautiful and iconic illustrations by Shirley Hughes. My Naughty Little Sister is stubborn and greedy and full of mischief. She tries to cut off the cat’s tail and eats all the trifle at Harry’s party! How much bother can one little sister be? This...

The exciting story of the Apollo 11 mission, published in a book for the youngest readers upon the 50th anniversary of this remarkable achievement! In this engaging Little Golden Book, preschoolers will enjoy the fascinating story behind what happened on July 20, 1969, when two human beings walked on the Moon for the very first time. Little ones will learn...

My Little Golden Book About Dogs is a delightful read for little ones who adore dogs. This lighthearted yet informative book brings to life the wonderful world of dogs. Children will enjoy the colourful artwork and lively descriptions of all kinds of dogs, from the Great Dane to the tiny Chihuahua. They'll discover that wolves are the ancestors of the...

This simple but informative book brings the fascinating world of dinosaurs to life for preschoolers. They'll enjoy poring over the bold, graphic illustrations as they learn all about the latest dinosaur discoveries, including research that shows that many dinosaurs were feathered and that birds are close relatives of dinosaurs. Lively, up-to-date, and colourful, this is a perfect first book about...

The first book in a brand new delightful read-aloud series of picture book stories, perfect for the smallest Moomin fans. The first book in a brand new read-aloud board book series for the youngest Moomin fans! It's bedtime, but Moomin just can't sleep! Moominmamma gives him an extra special bedtime cuddle, and Snorkmaiden offers him her favourite snuggly toy. But...

Meet Moomintroll and all his best pals in this charming story all about friendship! My First Moomin is a delightful read-aloud collection of board book stories, perfect for the smallest Moomin fans. Moomin is feeling glum - his best friend Snufkin has gone away for the winter, and nothing is any fun without him. Luckily Moomin's other friends are there...

Help babies and toddlers master the building blocks of speech with this adorable, fun-to-read rhyming board book, written by an early speech expert! Created by an early speech expert, this interactive first words book filled with fun-to-read rhymes helps little ones learn to talk! Each page features: Simple, exciting sounds that are easy for little ones to imitate, and can...

My Early Warning Signs explores children’s Early Warning Signs. Adults and children alike all experience these signs when they feel unsafe, worried, scared and/or excited. Helping children to understand our body’s natural reaction to feeling unsafe and alerting them to know exactly what to do is empowering. Discussion questions for parents, caregivers, and educators are included. Suitable for ages 2...

From one of Australia's most iconic singer-songwriters, John Williamson, comes this hilarious family song, with a special new verse, brought to life by award-winning illustrator Peter Carnavas. What are we going to do? Your dad, does he snore too? My dad snores so much that no one else can sleep... until we find a really clever solution!

A board-book edition of this game-changing own-voices celebration of two gay dads and their adopted daughter—and the shared adventure of reading. A funny, heartfelt board book championing same-sex parents, inclusive families, and the magic of reading! Set off on a series of incredible adventures with an adorable family as the stories they read burst into fantastical life. Battle dragons, dodge...

My Body! What I Say Goes! Kiah's Edition is the Indigenous version of the best-selling title My Body! What I Say Goes! A book designed to help children protect their bodies from inappropriate touch through age-appropriate body safety and consent skills. Illustrated by award-winning Indigenous artist Jasmine Seymour and piloted with First Nations students, children will be empowered to say...

Seven classic Shakespeare plays presented in an accessible comic strip format. Take your place in the Globe Theatre of Shakespeare's day to see seven of his best-loved plays in performance. Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Macbeth, Julius Caesar, The Winter's Tale and The Tempest are all brought vividly to life in Marcia Williams' gloriously accessible comic-strip versions,...

Mr Santa, want to hear me play? Do the reindeer talk? And can I ride your sleigh? When a little girl comes face to face with Santa in her own house, she can hardly believe it! It’s her golden opportunity to ask him the questions – all the many questions! – that she’s been desperate to know... Can Santa eat...

The Mr Men will help you show your daddy just how much he means to you. From terrific tickles and funny faces which brighten your day, to strong arms when you're feeling tired, daddies are funny, silly, strong and cool - lots of the Mr Men rolled into one! Children can also add their own words to the story to...

Mr McGee & the Perfect Nest by Pamela Allen tells the whimsical tale of Lazy Bird, who desires nothing but the best nest. But what is the best? Join Lazy Bird on her amusing quest to find the perfect abode.

One morning Mr McGee wakes up feeling grumpy. I want blackberry jam instead! But his quest to find the blackberries leads him into all sorts of funny situations.

Mr McGee & the Biting Flea begins with the lines: "Mr McGee went out to play, down to the beach one windy day." His happy mood is spoilt when he is bitten by a flea, a flea that he can't get rid of. The only solution is to take off all his clothes and jump into the sea because, of...

Mr McGee Goes to Sea is a delightfully absurd tale perfect for sharing with the very young. Join Mr McGee on his whimsical adventure as he finds himself being swallowed at sea. This charming story promises to entertain both children and adults alike. With its 32 beautifully illustrated pages, this paperback edition is a treasure for any young reader's collection....

Here's another adventure of Mr McGee, this time with elephants, one, two and three. A chance to perform and share the fun, so come and join in everyone. From the one-and-only Pamela Allen comes a new adventure in the life of loveable Mr McGee. With its jaunty rhyme and lively illustrations, this is Pam at her classic best.

Do not feed the animals, the notice board said. But Mr McGee and the Big Bag of Bread tells a different story. Join in the fun as Mr McGee sets out to feed the animals in the zoo, armed with his big bag of bread, and encounters one very hungry crocodile!

I wonder if you want to fly, to float about up in the sky? There's magic here for everyone - a picture book that's just for fun. Mr McGee is a delightful tale that invites readers to dream about the possibilities of flying.

A brand-new Christmas board book from the beloved and bestselling Sandra Boynton that will have everyone singing FA LA LA LA LA! The cast from the bestselling Moo, Baa, La La La! has returned with a silly holiday twist! ‘Tis the season to be jolly, so sing along with caroling sheep, giggling pigs, and dancing cows as they celebrate Christmas...

Highlights the importance of kindness - to others, yourself and the planet. At Miss Molly's School of Kindness, three naughty fox cubs find out how to be kind to others, kind to themselves, and the importance of being kind to the planet. A perfect way to start conversations with children about kindness, with humour, a fun story, and a cast...

A deck of 50 mindfulness games for kids that takes a playful approach to developing attention and focus, and identifying and regulating emotions—by the author of Mindful Games and The Mindful Child. Playing games is a great way for kids to develop their focusing and attention skills and to become more mindful. This card deck helps parents, caregivers, and teachers...

Mihi is a simple book to share with babies, allowing them to explore their whānau and their place in the world. With repeating colours and shapes, it illustrates the connections between waka, mountain, iwi, through to māmā, pāpā, and the baby reader. This book serves as an introduction for children of any age to their own pepeha—and to the concept...

A picture book series about the extraordinary men and women who have shaped Australian history, including St Mary MacKillop. Mary MacKillop is Australia's first saint. Mary was born in the 1800s and devoted her life to teaching children. She believed everyone should have the chance to learn, no matter how rich or poor they are. In 1866, she set up...

Kid-friendly silliness, parent-approved wit, and art worthy of Charley Harper merge in this immersive, interactive fill-in journal. Imagine Q&A a Day for Kids mixed with Dr. Seuss's My Book About Me by Me Myself. Inventive, hilarious, and joyously colourful, this fill-in journal was designed to help kids capture nearly everything that's uniquely rad about them. With design-savvy, yet completely kid-friendly...

A special edition to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of Bob Graham's heroic and heartfelt tale of growing up super. As the son of legendary superheroes Captain Lightning and Madam Thunderbolt, Max is destined to join their ranks—once he learns to fly, that is. But despite his parents’ valiant coaching and encouragement from his grandparents and friends, Max can’t seem to...

The essential guide to the heroes and villains of the Marvel Studios movies. The definitive guide to the heroes and villains of the Marvel movies (and everyone in between!) Learn the facts, figures, super-powers, and origins of your favourite characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). From the Avengers and Ant-Man to Black Panther and Doctor Strange, this book spans...

Power up with this full-colour Levelled Reader based on Nintendo and Illumination present The Super Mario Bros. Movie—in theatres April 7, 2023! From Nintendo and Illumination comes a new animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros. Featuring Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach, boys and girls ages 5 to 8 will love this Step 3 Step into Reading...

Mapmakers and the Flickering Fortress by Cameron Chittock and Amanda Castillo presents Alidade and her friends facing their ultimate challenge in the final instalment of the graphic fantasy trilogy. This series is perfect for fans of Avatar the Last Airbender and 5 Worlds. With our heroes divided, they must find a way to stop the Night Coats and reunite before...

"Up there with Skandar and Impossible Creatures. An absolute triumph!" - Mel Taylor-Bessent From the internationally bestselling author of Wonderscape and The Uncommoners, comes a spectacular new fantasy series for ages 9 and up. Set in a world of magical creatures, ancient meteorites, and secret organisations, Magicalia is irresistible to fans of Pokémon, Skandar and the Unicorn Thief, and Fantastic...

First day of school, new experiences and making friends play centre stage for this book for the pre-school age. It is Maddie’s first day of school and she has everything ready – her uniform, shoes, socks and hat. But there is one special thing that Maddie can’t leave behind – her blanky! Award winners Penny Matthews and Liz Anelli team...

Lunch at 10 Pomegranate Street is a stunningly illustrated recipe book for kids (or anyone, really). It tells the story of different residents of a house cooking foods from around the world. Simply sweet. In each apartment, someone is preparing a special dish to share with their neighbours. Mr Singh is making coconut dahl with his daughter while Maria mashes...

Simply add water to bring vibrant Lunar New Year celebrations magically to life. Packed with joyful scenes showing Lunar New Year being celebrated in different countries around the world, from dragon dancers and delicious food to kite flying in South Korea and a gloriously decorated temple in Malaysia. Just brush water over the black and white designs to reveal an...

Highly and hilariously illustrated, three stories of the antics and adventures that kids can get up to in the 15 minutes that is Little Lunch! At Little Lunch we squeezed between the portable classroom and the fence, Battie fell off the old climbing tree, and Melanie counted EVERYTHING. What else can happen in fifteen minutes?

Highly and hilariously illustrated, three stories of the antics and adventures that kids can get up to in the 15 minutes that is Little Lunch! At Little Lunch we played Chinese whispers, Melanie ran an INSECT HOSPITAL, and Rory kicked his football over the off-limits fence. What else can happen in fifteen minutes?

A laugh-out-loud funny picture book about a dog who doesn't know how many pairs of pants to wear (or where to wear them!) by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Day the Crayons Quit. Little Freddie Two Pants is a dog who is very confused about pants! One pair of pants? Two pairs? Three? How many pants...

A touch-and-feel board book starring the New York Times #1 bestselling Little Blue Truck! Soft and woolly, shiny and smooth... this Little Blue Truck book for the youngest fan provides fun and sensory exploration, while gently sharing that we don’t have to be the same to be the best of ourselves—and the best of friends. The touch-and-feel format for Little...

A positive and practical board book that encourages potty training with humour and affirmation. Featuring a mischievous little lion called Lionel. In this pithy board book series, the overenthusiastic, impulsive Lionel tests his daily routines to their limit—in Lionel Poops, cheerfully trying all sorts of places to poop before ending up proudly on the potty. Lionel is bouncing on his...

Get kids talking about feelings, and discover practical ways to deal with them. Lift-the-Flap Questions and Answers About Feelings addresses questions like: Why can't I be happy all the time? What can I do when I feel like exploding? Is it ok to give up? This book is packed full of tips, tools, and everyday situations to help kids think...

A colourful book with over 60 flaps to lift, Lift-the-flap Opposites teaches little children about opposites in a fun way. Pages include vibrant scenes at the park, in the ocean, in the jungle, and more. Each flap has its opposite hiding behind it. Bright illustrations of large and small parrots, high and low swings at the park, and hot and...

Lift-the-flap First Spanish is an engaging way to learn simple conversational Spanish. This interactive flap book is designed to help children learn basic Spanish phrases for a variety of everyday situations. Topics covered include greetings and farewells, emotions, and daily routines. With linked audio recordings, readers can hear the correct pronunciations, enhancing their language learning experience.

A new anthology containing six classic Ladybird stories and fairy tales, perfect for sharing with four-year-olds. This enchanting collection of six stories and fairy tales is perfect for sharing with your little one. Including classics such as Cinderella, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, and The Three Little Pigs, each tale is beautifully illustrated, making this gorgeous anthology an ideal gift....

DK's best-selling, richly illustrated encyclopedia series explores the wonderful world of plants and fungi. The ultimate nature book for children, this plant encyclopedia has everything from cacti and carnivorous plants to trees, flowers, and mushrooms. Why are flowers colourful and fruits sweet? How does a carnivorous plant kill its prey? Why do stinging nettles sting? How do trees turn light...

“I’m once again blown away by Laura Gao’s ability to make me relate to someone completely different from myself. Get ready to experience the epic highs and lows of high school rock climbing.” —Sonora Reyes, National Book Award finalist and bestselling author of The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School Once dubbed the Queen of Balance as her school’s top rock...

Meet every king and queen in the history of Britain in this lively comic-strip guide from award-winning author-illustrator Marcia Williams. From medieval monarchs to the newly crowned King Charles III, join award-winning author-illustrator Marcia Williams on an entertaining guide to every king and queen of Britain. Discover the kings who fought off the Vikings, the queen who spent the longest...

Like streams of water in a dry land, is the gift of kindness in my hand. In Kindness, a little girl learns about the greatest gift of all. Kindness is something she wants to keep but on her journey, she realises kindness is something you have to give away. Kindness is the fifth book in the inspirational Invisible Tree Series...

Sophie discovers a mysterious crystal cave, but her friends don’t believe her, in this twelfth charming book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse series! Sophie Mouse and her friends are playing hide-and-seek near Butterfly Brook. Sophie finds the perfect hiding spot, but she finds something else, too! It’s a glowing cave. The problem is, when Sophie tells her friends about...

Peter's younger brother dreams that if only he had the pirate suit, he would be the pirate captain and boss of the seven seas. I Wish I Had a Pirate Suit is a delightful tale that captures the imagination and dreams of young adventurers who long to explore vast oceans and seek out treasure.

So you want to be a Sports Star? What kind will you be? A Surfer? A Fencer? A Football Star? Maybe a Tennis Star or a Pro Skater riding rails? Anything is possible with a little fun and a whole lot of creativity. Join Taylor, Frankie (and Lucky) as they imagine their way through the thrill of sports and Olympic...

Hilarious and a godsend to parents - GUARDIAN "Nappies are YUUECH!" said the Little Princess. "There must be something better!" At first, the Little Princess thinks the royal potty is even worse, but she soon learns to love it... even if it isn't always there when she needs it. Tony Ross's hilarious account of royal potty training in chunky board...

You can do it too with the new interactive novelty series It's Time to.... You can do it too with Ladybird's It's Time to...! This interactive novelty board book is filled with moving sliders and transforming flaps to help little ones mimic the adult behaviours they see every day. In It's Time to... Grow It!, toddlers can sew the seeds,...

Sophie Mouse and her furry friends prepare for a big storm that’s headed right for Silverlake Forest in this tenth charming book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse series! It's Raining, It's Pouring finds Sophie Mouse preparing for the first-ever Silverlake Forest Spring Fling for weeks. She has come up with activities, such as a Lily Pad Dance, she’s thought...

Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Iris Apfel, the style icon and beloved tastemaker known for her eclectic eyewear! Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers. This Little Golden Book about Iris Apfel—businessperson, interior designer, and fashion icon who has captivated the world with her colourful and unique...

Meet six wonderful kids. They love playing games, reading books, making stuff, and being silly. And like kids everywhere, they want to feel safe, loved, and included. The reader is introduced to six amazing kids: Sam, Rishi, Jay, Audrey, Ty, and Zara – each with unique abilities. Included sets out to explore diversity and inclusion, and to ensure all kids...

Celebrate the 20th anniversary edition of bestselling author Marianne Richmond's heartfelt classic tale of the unconditional love we feel for our little ones! Now in board book format! Celebrate 20 years of I Love You So! This adorable classic puts into words the indescribable quality of boundless, steady, and unconditional love, a sweet story that has touched hundreds of thousands...

A hilarious rhyming story with plenty of phonic repetition for beginner readers. Have you ever wondered what happens in the zoo at night? Well, the answer, in this zoo anyway, is that all the animals create a hullabaloo - playing music, dancing, singing and generally having a noisy good time. Hullabaloo at the Zoo by Zanna Davidson offers a rompingly...

How Maui Found His Mother is a beloved Maori myth about how Maui discovered his mother, as told by the iconic author and illustrator Peter Gossage. After he is found washed up on the beach as a baby, Maui is brought up by his powerful uncle. But one thing bothers him—other children have mothers, so where is his? Determined to...

How Maui Defied the Goddess of Death is a beloved Māori myth about how Maui challenges Hine-nui-te-Po, as told by the iconic author and illustrator, Peter Gossage. When one of Maui's uncles dies, Maui sets out to defeat the goddess of death. But death has a few surprises in store for him. This is the final story in Peter Gossage's...

Learn how a seed becomes a tree with Eric Carle's classic artwork and The Very Hungry Caterpillar! In this nonfiction story, young readers explore the transformation of a seed into a tree. The miracles of nature come to life in this early-learning series centred around life cycles, featuring simple text and Eric Carle's classic illustrations!