Series: Little Board Books

Jonah and the Whale tells the story of Jonah, who finds himself on the menu for a hungry whale. When Jonah decides to run away from God, he soon lands in trouble. A stormy sea results in him being swallowed up by a whale. Will he change his ways and escape? Discover the outcome in this beautifully illustrated retelling of...

Cinderella is one of the most famous fairy tales of all time, retold for very young children. This sweet rendition is specially adapted for toddlers, offering a delightful take on the classic story. In this version, Cinderella's father is not dead but merely away, and her wicked stepmother is transformed into an aunt. However, the magical elements like the pumpkin...

The classic Bible tale of Joseph and his multi-coloured coat, charmingly retold for the very young. When Joseph's father gives him a brightly decorated coat, his brothers are green with envy. But kindly Joseph forgives their jealousy, in this delightful retelling of the much-loved Bible tale. Joseph and his Wonderful Coat by Russell Punter is a timeless story of forgiveness...

Little Board Books: A Christmas Carol is a gentle edition of Dickens' much-loved story, specially retold for little children. Scrooge is the meanest man alive, but three night-time visitors are trying to change his ways. This classic Christmas story has been specially retold for little children to enjoy. The delightful illustrations by Jesus Lopez are full of extra details to...

Learn all about the seasons with this sweet little book. This little book introduces the seasons in a simple, toddler-friendly way, to help them learn about the yearly cycle. Sweetly illustrated, The Seasons follows two families as they have fun throughout the year, exploring the weather and what animals, plants, and people do in each season. In spring, there are...

A lively tale of a grumpy tree who complains once too often. Long, long ago, the gods made the very first tree... and it could talk! Was it happy, you ask? It was not. The Baobab Tree whinged and moaned, it grumbled and groaned, all day long. But gods have a unique way of dealing with trees who complain too...

A charming retelling of a traditional Chinese story. Chang is the best painter in all of China, so it's Chang the Emperor sends for when his new temple needs painting. But why is Chang painting dragons without any eyes? Is it true, as he claims, that if you add eyes, painted dragons come to life? This delightful retelling has sweet,...

The classic story of little people and big people showing kindness to each other. One good turn deserves another is a moral lesson for the ages. But it doesn't have to be boring! This enchanting story follows a down-on-their-luck cobbler who stumbles upon a hidden world of magical, mischievous elves. With beautiful illustrations and free online audio, The Elves and...

Beware those whose tongues drip flattery in this classic Aesop's fable. The story of a crafty fox, a foolish crow and a mouth-watering chunk of cheese. This lively retelling of a classic fable by Aesop has been specially written for little children and comes with online audio to listen to the story. The Fox and the Crow by Lesley Sims...

Don't play tricks on others - or they may play tricks on you. Fox invites his friend Stork for dinner in order to play a joke on her. But Stork soon gets even in this charming retelling of the classic Aesop's Fable. The Fox and the Stork by Russell Punter offers a delightful twist on a timeless tale, perfect for...

By the author of The Wind in the Willows, this delightful story is about a dragon keen to make friends. Sam's best friend is a dragon! But when the townsfolk find out, they are terrified. "Send for St George, the dragon fighter," they cry. Now it's up to Sam to save her friend. Specially written for little children, this charming...

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...

Who can take on the mighty Goliath in battle? Not little David, surely? Find out in this classic Bible tale. No one is prepared to battle the giant Goliath. No one, that is, except little David the shepherd boy. Can he really get the better of a warrior five times his size? A charming retelling of the classic Bible story,...

The Princess and the Pea by Lesley Sims is a classic story about the search for a true princess, retold for very young children. What marks out a real princess? Why, the ability not to be fooled by fine trappings and the seeming comforts of a lush-looking bed. This book offers a gorgeous and funny retelling of a timeless tale,...

Learn colour names with little Tiger! Little Tiger is trying to choose a favourite colour. He looks at yellow sunflowers, red strawberries, the wavy blue sea, and the pink icing on a birthday cake... and he loves them all! In the end, he just can't choose and decides that rainbows are his favourite thing because they are lots of colours....

The story of Jesus' final journey and his message of hope, sensitively retold. When Jesus arrives in Jerusalem to teach people about God, he soon finds himself in trouble with the local officials. It may seem like the end for Jesus, but he knows his message will live forever. The Easter Story by Russell Punter brings this timeless tale to...

After a son wastes his inheritance, will his father forgive him? Find out in this classic Bible tale. After a son foolishly spends all the money given to him by his father, he longs to return to the family home. But will his father take him back? A charming retelling of the classic Bible story about love and forgiveness. The...

Little Mouse astonishes Lion in this lively retelling for little children. Lion thinks Little Mouse is too small to do anything... but will Little Mouse surprise him? A wonderful retelling of a much-loved fable by Aesop, with charming illustrations by John Joven.

A lively lesson in what happens if you are never satisfied. Alek and Ivan live simply by the sea until the day Alek catches a magic fish. Ivan wishes for more, and more, and more, until... he makes one wish too many. A charming retelling of the Russian tale about a golden fish, with free online audio.

A reassuring, informative story about weather, for very young children. Storms can be scary, especially for little children. In sing-song text, this comforting tale about a stormy day by the sea tells children all about what happens in a storm. The wind is loud, the clouds big and black, and that grumbly noise in the sky is thunder. Lightning flashes,...

Two mice with different ideas meet in this lively retelling for little children. Tom Town Mouse is off to visit his cousin, Cora, in the country. "It will be great!" says his friend, but Tom is not so sure. A charming retelling of the classic Aesop's Fable, with endearing illustrations by John Joven. With free online audio to listen to...

Follow the twinkly star home to bed. A retelling of the classic nursery rhyme. Join the charming woodland animals as a twinkly star guides them home to bed.

Incy Wincy Spider keeps climbing – and finds a friend. Incy Wincy Spider climbs up the water spout. Rain, wind and snow make it hard for her to reach the top – but she won't give up. This expanded version of the well-loved children's rhyme is brought to life by Stef Murphy's amusing illustrations.

A charmingly illustrated retelling of the classic nursery rhyme. This adaptation of the classic nursery rhyme has been specially extended to make it even more appealing to young readers. Join Mouse on her busy day as she cooks, cleans, and dances to the chimes of the old grandfather clock. A QR code on the back cover provides a link to...

Little Red Riding Hood is visiting her granny, but someone is there before her… who could it be? A charming retelling of the much-loved tale, with a child-friendly ending and beautiful illustrations by Bao Luu throughout.

A delightful board book which takes you all around Old MacDonald had a Farm. Welcome to the farm! Join Old MacDonald as he visits his animals in this lively edition of the well-loved rhyme, with entertaining illustrations by Ben Mantle throughout. Includes a QR code to scan to listen or sing along to the tune.

Learn all the months of the year with Bunny and friends in this rhyming little book. Inspired by Sarah Coleridge's familiar poem 'January brings the snow', Little Board Books Months of the Year describes each month in a toddler-friendly way. Gorgeous animal characters show things to remember for each month, from glowing cheeks and noses in snowy January, to skipping...