Shortlisted for Oscar's Book Prize 2021
Shortlisted for Children's Illustrated Book of the Year at The British Book Awards 2021
'A wonderful, warm bear-hug of a story with sumptuous illustrations. A modern classic.' - Jim Field, illustrator of Oi Frog
Wherever you're going, I'm going too.
Whatever you're doing, I'm sticking with you.
It's wonderful to have good friends to see you through the good times and the bad. But sometimes, friends can also be a bit . . . well . . . overbearing.
This completely irresistible rhyming text by Smriti Halls is perfectly complemented by artwork from fantastic new picture book illustrator, Steve Small.
The sixth in a fantastic series of animal stories for younger readers by Waterstones Children's Book Prize-shortlisted author Helen Peters. With beautiful black-and-white illustrations by Ellie Snowdon.
Jasmine's dad is a farmer, and her mum is a large-animal vet, so Jasmine spends a lot of time caring for animals and keeping them out of trouble. Unfortunately, this often means she gets into hot water herself...
Jasmine has secretly rescued a baby goat. She's gorgeous but she's really naughty! Will her amazing antics persuade Jasmine's parents to let her stay, or will Jasmine have to say goodbye to Willow for ever?
Brilliant storytelling that will make you laugh and cry, this is Dick King-Smith for a new generation. Perfect for readers aged seven and up.
Check out Jasmine's other adventures:
A Piglet Called Truffle
A Duckling Called Button
A Kitten Called Holly
and many more!
""Perfect for the young animal enthusiast"" - The Guardian
""Quality storytelling with a hint of Dick King-Smith's Sophie books"" - The Bookseller
A gorgeous animal series set in the beautiful Blossom
Wood - where children turn into magical creatures.
Katie, Eva and Alex know a secret - when they hide
inside a hollow tree trunk at the bottom of Katie's garden, they
find themselves whisked away to a magical woods alive with animals,
where they're no longer girls but owls!
The friends are back and the otters of Willow Lake are
getting married!
The owls are so excited to be invited to the wedding, and volunteer
to help with the preparations.
But there's a problem when the special wedding reeds go missing
- the otters can't get married without them.
Katie, Alex and Eva are determined to find them, but they only
have a few hours, and there's the whole of Blossom Wood to search!
with magical line illustrations throughout
BLOSSOM WOOD BOOKS
Owls: The Birthday Party
Owls: An Enchanted Wedding
Owls: Lost and Found
Owls: A Magical Beginning
Owls: Save the Day
Owls: To the Resue
Unicorns: Believe In Magic
Unicorns: Best Friends
Unicorns: Festival Time
Unicorns: Storms and Rainbows
Smart kitty. Mucky pup. Here comes trouble...
Jasper has everything he could want - a fancy apartment, bow ties in every colour and a large book collection. The only thing he's missing is the right type of friends! Jasper wants to become a member of 'The Sophisticats', a society for exceptional felines, more than anything. When they accept Jasper's dinner invitation, he knows his chance to impress has arrived. But a boisterous puppy called Scruff follows Jasper home and his evening doesn't quite go to plan.
A laugh-out-loud tale of friendship with colour illustrations, perfect for new readers moving on from picture books, and fans of CLAUDE, RABBIT AND BEAR, DIXIE O'DAY, SQUISHY MCFLUFF and COWBOY PUG.
From the creators of Unicorn and the Rainbow Poop
comes a stupendously snowy story filled with fun, friendship
and magical rainbow poop!
There's a land far away where the sky is so blue,
and anything can happen - your dreams can come true.
When a snow cloud appears in Happyville,
the townsfolk are alarmed. Snow? In
their town? Why, they've never seen such
things! But, thankfully, Unicorn comes to the rescue to
show them that not only is snow beautiful, but
it's also... FUN!
And, who knows, maybe Unicorn has a secret plan to turn the snow
into... RAINBOW SNOW!
A wintery gift - a perfect stocking filler
Shiny holographic foil on the cover make this a sparkly gift
Also available: Unicorn and the Rainbow Poop and Unicorn
and the Rainbow Poop Save Christmas
Praise for Emma Adams and Katy Halford's Unicorn
and the Rainbow Poop
""Bought this book for my 5 year old who has recently fallen
in love with unicorns. It's a great story, and we LOVE the illustrations!
There's so many little details you find something new
each time you read it.""
""My 4yr old Daughter adores this book and dressed as a Rainbow
Unicorn for World Book Day.""
""What a super book, an easy to read story with beautiful pictures,
what's not to like. We loved it!""
""Guaranteed laughs from your 3-4 year old.""
""My granddaughter loved it.""
A wonderfully warm and relatable story from the brilliant Jill Murphy who has sold over 4 million books featuring the much-loved Bear Family and a charming third story to follow classic picture books Peace at Last and Whatever Next!
Mr and Mrs Bear wake up late. It's raining outside, and Baby Bear is late for nursery. Then Mrs Bear sits on her glasses at work and Mr Bear spills his coffee! Oh dear – it seems this is just going to be one of those days! But the loveable Bear family muddle through cheerfully, and there's even a surprise for Baby Bear when Mr Bear gets home from work.
With all the hallmarks of an instant firm favourite, Just One of Those Days is a big-hearted story about a family day, which parents and young children everywhere will relate to. Full of satisfying repetition and rhythm and delightful illustrations, Just One of Those Days is a must-have for all Jill Murphy fans, old and new.
'Murphy's acute observation of family life continues to delight both children and adults.' - Guardian and Online
'Full of gentle humour and astute observations of human behaviour.' - The Bookseller
From the author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant comes another brilliant escapade. The third thrilling adventure set in a fictional Sri Lanka is jam-packed with peril, poachers and an endangered leopard!
Selvi is a wild child who loves climbing in the beautiful mountains behind her home. She is often joined by Lokka, a leopard with a beautiful coat and huge golden eyes. When hunters come for Lokka, Selvi is determined to fight.
But what can she do against such powerful enemies? Turn to her friends, of course! Now they just need the perfect plan...
Have you read these exhilarating escapades in the series?
The Girl Who Stole an Elephant
The Boy Who Met a Whale
The Boy Who Saved a Bear
""Full of peril, heart-stopping adventure & a leopard you'll fall in love with - this book is utterly brilliant."" - Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear
""Endangered nature, cruel criminals and engaging child heroes... Edge-of-your-seat excitement."" - Daily Mail
""Peril, adventure and a girl's connection with a very special leopard play out against the richly imagined backdrop"" - The Bookseller
""Positively rustles with the textures of rural Sri Lanka ... an author keen to write a love letter to her culture, and upend preconceptions."" - Observer
When Lola moves house she can't help feeling sad to leave her old friends and life behind. She's always been shy and worries it'll be hard to make friends at her new school. It's not all scary, though. Lola loves her new home with its rambling garden and the deer that sometimes wander in through the broken fence.
Then one day she comes across a fawn who seems to be in trouble. Lola is determined to do everything she can to help the terrified little deer, but will she be able to do it on her own?
A heart-warming story about new beginnings from best-selling author Holly Webb.
An enchanting series full of adorable animals, magic and friendship - from the creator of RAINBOW MAGIC, the UK's bestselling series for girls aged 5-7.
Welcome to a magical world where animals talk and play - just like you and me!
Best friends Jess and Lily love all animals. But when they follow a mysterious golden cat into Friendship Forest - a place where animals live in tiny cottages and sip dandelion tea at the Toadstool Cafe - their animal friends suddenly become much more magical!
A brilliantly funny and heartfelt story about empathy,
kindness, celebrating what makes
us different, and...
unicorns!
I do not like smiling, I do not like cake,
I do not like ice cream (makes my tummy ache).
I stomp over rainbows and will not say 'Whoop!""
(and don't talk to me about unicorn poop).
If you think that all unicorns love rainbows
then think again, because this
unicorn most certainly doesn't!
In fact, there are a lot of things he doesn't
like, and he's going to tell you all about it...
So get ready, because you're about to meet an emo unicorn who
truly stands out from the crowd. And a special bunch
of friends who accept him for who he is.
From bestselling author of Unicorn and the Rainbow Poop
Shiny foil on the cover makes this a special gift
Bright bold illustrations - an explosion of colour!
A hilarious twist on the normally super-sweet unicorn books -
for kids who like to stand out from the crowd
High on a misty mountainside, red panda cubs Popo and Ketu live happily with their mama. As the sisters grow, they promise Mama that they will always stay close to home. But while cautious Popo is content to spend her days in the family's cosy treetop nest, bold Ketu dreams of excitement and exploration. So when Ketu creeps off down the mountain in search of adventure, Popo must make a choice: will she keep her promise to Mama, or look after her sister?
An action-packed, heart-warming tale of being true to your word and true to yourself, from the creators of the international bestseller The Lion Inside.
Jasmine is thrilled when she gets to catsit for her neighbours while they're away on holiday for Christmas. She adores looking after the beautiful Star and only wishes she could keep her forever! Star loves playing with Jasmine, and soon the pair are inseparable. But what Jasmine doesn't know is that Star has a secret. Although it is cold and dark outside, the time has come for Star to leave Jasmine and her warm, safe home, and find a place to hide.
