A heartwarming story of perseverance, friendship, fun and
alpacas!
Macca is an alpaca.
He likes eating pickles, and loves getting tickles!
When Macca and his best friend Al decide they want
to take part in a talent show, they set to work figuring
out what they're good at. But when they try all sorts
of things and can't seem to get any of it right, they start
to wonder if there's anything they do well...
Also in this series:
Macca the Alpaca, Macca's Christmas Crackers and
A Stack of Alpacas
This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to being brave when they feel shy and help them find ways to feel more confident. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children fully understand how their behaviour can impact on others.
Turtle has a beautiful singing voice, but she feels far to shy to enter the talent show at school. By talking to her friends about it, she develops a way to overcome her shyness in a way that works for her.
The Behaviour Matters series of picture books provide a gentle means of discussing emotions, boosting self-esteem and reinforcing good behaviour. Supports the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage, and is also suitable for use with children in KS1 and can be used to discuss values. Suitable for children under 5.
Juniper Jupiter is a real life superhero. It's no big deal.
She's super brave, super fast, super strong, super smart and she can even fly, but something is missing. What is a hero without an amazing sidekick? It turns out that lots of people want to be a superhero's sidekick, but none of them are quite right. They're too big, too scratchy, too weird, too scared, or WAY too prepared… will Juniper ever find the perfect one?
In between fighting crime and helping out around town, follow Juniper as she auditions all manner of folk to find a sidekick who fits the bill. Quirky characters pop up in all shapes and sizes, and readers will love Juniper's feisty attitude towards the very important interview process.
This is a fun and charming story about friendship and learning to value what you already have from the winner of the 2017 Waterstones Children's Book Prize, Illustrated Book Category for There's a Tiger in the Garden.
Dr KittyCat is always ready with her furry first aid. Bramble the hedgehog has a wobbly tooth. But when he eats lots of sweets and goes on lots of rides at the funfair his tummy feels wobbly too! Dr KittyCat and Peanut the mouse come to the rescue to soothe Bramble's tummy ache and help him lose his wobbly tooth the healthy way.
'We'll be there in a whisker!' This series follows the first-aid adventures of Dr KittyCat and Peanut the mouse, who's always at her side. Each book is about a small furry patient who badly needs Dr KittyCat's help. With fun and familiar contexts that children can relate to, lovable characters, and strong storylines around each medical emergency, the Dr KittyCat series has real appeal for children. A blend of photography and hand-drawn elements combine with compelling first-aid details to create a delightfully surreal furry world.
Lauren is crazy about dressage and can't wait to try it out for herself at Pony Camp. Not only that, but she's looking forward to making new friends with girls as pony-obsessed as she is. But can Lauren and her new pony pals compete in the dressage comp at the end of the week and still stay friends...?
Ruby is thrilled when she and the girls decide to have a Kitten Club sleepover at her house - they are certain to have a brilliant time! The only problem is her lively kitten, Ziggy. He's so full energy and often keeps Ruby up all night! Can Ruby think of a way to keep Ziggy entertained so the girls can get a decent night's sleep?
Meet Gary the bear - he just can't stop chatting! A laugh-out-loud-funny story about friendship and understanding.
Gary the bear is a chatterbox, but when nobody wants to listen he sets sail in search of new friends.
Soon Gary arrives on an island full of birds . . . the problem is they don't understand a word of Bear! Gary has to learn that words are not the only way to communicate and make new friends.
This sunny and bright picture book is bursting with energy and humour.
From the illustrator of Lucie Goose, shortlisted for the Evening Standard Oscar's First Book Prize.
Is that a flamingo munching on a banana? What about that hippo flipping pancakes? And why is that llama dressed as a lemon? There's even a shark slurping a fruit smoothie. All the animals are eating their favourite foods in their own hilarious way. So whatever you're eating today ... tell us how it should be done?
We Eat Bananas invites children to choose their favourite foods and how they like to eat them across 12 spreads, packed with animals eating bananas, soup, sandwiches, sausages, ice cream, vegetables, spaghetti and more. With interactive speech bubbles and hilarious shout outs. Gobble up this book!
For any parent who has ever struggled to get their kids to eat up, this hilarious book is for YOU! No more fussy eating.
Have you ever wondered just what goes on in a dog's head? Now you can find out in this funny rhyming story!
I am Dog. Dog is me. I like walkies. I like tree.
I like rolls in foxy pong. Foxy pong is nice and strong!
A day in the life of a dog... told from the dog's point of view. Follow one cheeky little dog, as it sniffs, rolls and races through a fun-filled day. There are sticks to fetch, ducks to chase, tasty treats to chomp... and of course, cuddles!
I Am Dog is the perfect book for dog lovers of all ages. Created by Peter Bently and Chris Chatterton, illustrator of the bestselling Ten Minutes to Bed series.
When Simon's family moves home he is baffled by the elderly lady next-door, who has the rather strange habit of talking to her plants. Then one night, as he watches her calling into her garden, she is surrounded by shadowy, purring forms, and he realizes that only he can see this ghostly neighbour and her spooky feline friends.
Fast Fox is determined to have chicken for his supper. Mother Hen and her three chickens are looking for corn for their's. Fast Fox follows chickens and they follow his corn trail right into his supper sack! As Fast Fox hurries home, things look bad for chickens but Slow Dog saves the day by falling from his hammock and squashing fast Fox flat.
