Children's

This book is essential reading for any lover of the Moomins. This is where it all began. Created in 1945, yet published in this country (read more)

This book is essential reading for any lover of the Moomins. This is where it all began. Created in 1945, yet published in this country for the very first time, "The Moomins and the Great Flood" offers an extraordinary glimpse into the creativity and imagination that launched the Moomin books.

Moominmamma and young Moomintroll search for the long lost Moominpappa through forest and flood, meeting a little creature (an early Sniff) and the elegantly strange Tulippa along the way. Tove Jansson illustrates her first ever Moomin adventure with stunning sepia watercolour and delightful pen and ink drawings. It is a revelation for Moomin fans. (hide)

A tiger carries a dining room chair on her back. But why? Where is she going? With just one word per page, in lush, color-rich landscapes, (read more)

A tiger carries a dining room chair on her back. But why? Where is she going? With just one word per page, in lush, color-rich landscapes, we learn about the features that make up our world: an archipelago, a dune, an isthmus, a lagoon. Across them all, the tiger roams.

This enigmatic investigation of our world's most beautiful places from bestselling author Dave Eggers is beautifully illustrated by debut artist Angel Chang. (hide)

All 48 Mr Men stories in one beautiful box set!This delightful set features the complete collection of 48 timeless Mr. Men stories. (read more)

All 48 Mr Men stories in one beautiful box set!This delightful set features the complete collection of 48 timeless Mr. Men stories. As well as the much loved classic titles, Mr.

Tickle, Mr. Bump and Mr. Strong, you can also enjoy the newest addition to the collection, Mr.

Adventure. The lasting appeal of these classic books will ensure this collection takes pride of place on any child's nursery bookshelf. Perfect for children aged 3 and up.

Also look out for Little Miss My Complete Collection Box Set. It all started with a tickle. Roger Hargreaves' son Adam asked him what a tickle looked like. (hide)

Mr Bump is playing hide and seek in the garden. Help him to find his friends by searching behind the flowerbeds or in the vegetable (read more)

Mr Bump is playing hide and seek in the garden. Help him to find his friends by searching behind the flowerbeds or in the vegetable patch. How many of the Mr Men and Little Miss can you spot?Children will love finding their favourite characters and lifting the chunky flaps to see who is underneath.

With a simple narrative and bright, engaging artwork, this book is the perfect introduction to the world of the Mr Men and Little Miss. (hide)

***Stocked 15 November 2014*** This is a heartwarming new Christmas novel from Debbie Macomber, internationally bestselling author (read more)

***Stocked 15 November 2014*** This is a heartwarming new Christmas novel from Debbie Macomber, internationally bestselling author of Rose Harbor in Bloom, Blossom Street Brides and Starry Night. Harry Mills is a guardian angel on a mission: help Addie Folsom to get her life back on track - and help her find love. Creating a happy ending for Addie and her neighbour Erich doesn't seem like much of a challenge.

But soon after arriving in the town of Tacoma, Harry realises he might need some guidance. Addie and Erich can't stand each other; growing up he was popular and outgoing, while she was rebellious and headstrong. Addie would now rather avoid Erich entirely, especially at Christmas.

Harry is going to need all the help he can get, and a bit of divine inspiration, to help Addie and Erich find their Christmas miracle. (hide)

Elise Gravel is back with a whimsical look at one of her family s most beloved pastimes: mushroom hunting! Combining her love of (read more)

Elise Gravel is back with a whimsical look at one of her family s most beloved pastimes: mushroom hunting! Combining her love of exploring nature with her talent for anthropomorphizing everything, she takes us on a magical tour of the forest floor and examines a handful of her favorite alien specimens up close. While the beautiful coral mushroom looks like it belongs under the sea, the peculiar Lactarius indigo may be better suited for outer space. From the fun-to-stomp puffballs to the prince of the stinkers?the stinkhorn mushroom?and the musically inclined chanterelles, Gravel shares her knowledge of this fascinating kingdom by bringing each species to life in full felt-tip-marker glory.

The Governor General Award winning author Gravel s first book with Drawn and Quarterly, If Found . . .

Published:8 May 2018 (hide)

Children will discover the fun of animal knitting with these 30 adorable step-by-step projects. Young budding knitters will love (read more)

Children will discover the fun of animal knitting with these 30 adorable step-by-step projects. Young budding knitters will love the wide range of animal projects in this fabulous My First book, and it will help them improve their basic knitting skills as well as learn some new techniques. Items such as scarves, hats and egg cosies are made all the more appealing by the animal theme and are makes that children can use themselves or give as gifts. (hide)

Expertly designed to develop early language skills, these 16 colourful touch and feel flashcards are ideal for preschool play. With (read more)

Expertly designed to develop early language skills, these 16 colourful touch and feel flashcards are ideal for preschool play. With a vibrant image and an exciting tactile on every flashcard, DK's sturdy picture cards make learning about first animals fun! Talking points on the back of each card reinforce learning, helping to familiarise children with the feel, shape, colour and sound of the fluffy kitten, the stripy fish, and many more. My First Animals flashcards contain an additional card of parent guidance with tips for creative learning games for you and your little one to share.
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The perfect gift for any young animal-lover, this beautifully illustrated spotter guide is an ideal introduction to wild woodland (read more)

The perfect gift for any young animal-lover, this beautifully illustrated spotter guide is an ideal introduction to wild woodland animals. Illustrated in a bright, contemporary style, this modern guide to the most common woodland animals is packed with information and fun facts - everything you need to know to help you learn about and identify our forest friends. With key facts about size, habitat, diet and population, there are detailed descriptions of each animal and tips to help you find and track them in the natural world. (hide)

Join everyone's favourite pet, and learn to count with MOG! Mog is the forgetful cat that everybody loves, and now you can learn (read more)

Join everyone's favourite pet, and learn to count with MOG! Mog is the forgetful cat that everybody loves, and now you can learn to count with her in this brand new book for very young readers. This delightful book is the perfect introduction to counting and with its gorgeous illustrations and Mog's unique humour it's sure to remain a favourite for years to come. Perfect for very young readers from ages two and up. (hide)