Children's Classics

The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Eric Carle's world-famous simple, hopeful story has become the most read children's book in Britain. Its vivid collage illustrations are iconic, and it is a must have picture book for children. The bright and bold paperback makes it the ideal bedtime book for toddlers, with its die-cut pages and finger-sized holes, children can play and read along. Product Information:• ISBN: 9780140569322• Author: Eric Carle• Publisher: Penguin• Format: Paperback• Pages: 32• Dimensions: 21 x 29.5 x 0.5cm

Discover the world of Shakespeare with these brilliant retellings of sixteen of the Bard's best-loved plays! This brilliant collection features more Shakespeare Stories than ever before, from the tragedy of 'Macbeth' and the epic 'The Tempest', through to the humour of 'Much Ado About Nothing'. Providing an excellent introduction to Shakespeare for younger readers, this wonderful set with engaging illustrations is perfect for those over the age of 6 years. Included in this title:• The Taming of the Shrew• The Merchant of Venice• King Lear• Julius Caesar• Much Ado About Nothing• As You Like It• Richard III• Othello, and much more!Product Information:• ISBN: 9781408344897• Author: Andrew Matthews and Tony Ross• Publisher: Orchard Books• Format: Paperback• Dimensions: 19.7 x 13 x 9cm

This collection of 10 books will delight children as the lovable pup, Kipper, celebrates his birthday, learns to look after a new pet and gets a little scared in the dark. Kids are sure to love these stories, their gentle charm and instinctive understanding of a child’s world make them the perfect tales to grow up with. Included in this title: • Kipper • Kipper’s New Pet • Hide me Kipper • Kipper’s Birthday • Kipper’s Toybox • One Year With Kipper • Kipper’s Beach Ball • Kipper’s Monster • Kipper’s Snowy Day • Kipper’s Little Friends Product Information: • ISBN: 9781444950731 • Author: Mick Inkpen • Publisher: Hachette Children’s Books • Format: Book Collection - Paperback

"Human beans is not really believing in giants, is they? Human beans is not thinking we exist." One dark, silvery moonlit night, Sophie is snatched from her bed by a giant! Luckily it is the Big Friendly Giant (the BFG), who is no ordinary bone-crunching giant, but instead prefers snozzcumbers and frobscottle to children. But there are other giants in Giant Country. And those giants have a plan to gallop far and wide to find some tasty human beans to eat. Can Sophie and the BFG stop them?  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780241558348 • Author:  Roald Dahl  • Publisher:  Puffin • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  384 • Dimensions:  12.9 x 2.3 x 19.8 cm

The one and only Cat in the Hat from the iconic Dr. Seuss gets a brand new look, introducing his roller-coaster ride of mayhem to a new generation of readers. When Sally and her brother are left alone, they think they're in for a dull day – until the Cat in the Hat steps in on the mat, bringing with him mayhem and madness! This is the classic book that every child should have the joy of reading. The perfect book for early readers, the new style brings a worldwide favourite to a whole new generation.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780007348695 • Author:  Dr. Seuss • Publisher:  HarperCollins Publishers • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  64 • Dimensions:  28 x 20.3 x 0.5 cm

Peter can't sleep. He's too big for his bedroom with his sisters, Flopsy, Mopsy and Cotton-tail. But is he big enough for his own room? The simple tales mirror important early experiences and emotions of young children through the eyes of Beatrix Potter's most well-loved characters, while Eleanor Taylor's illustrations are filled with charm, warmth and humour. Product Information:• ISBN: 9780241402443• Author: Beatrix Potter• Publisher: Penguin• Format: Hardback• Pages: 16• Dimensions: 16 x 19 x 1cm

Mrs Large is feeling a tiny bit wibbly-wobbly - so decides to put the whole family on a diet! Biscuits and crisps are out, healthy meals and jogs are in. But for hungry elephants, dieting is definitely not a piece of cake... Just what will happen when Granny sends them something delicious in the post? Product Information: • ISBN: 9781844285266 • Author: Jill Murphy • Publisher: Walker Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 21.4 x 26 x 0.3cm

Peter Rabbit is used to being an only bunny, so he gets quite a surprise when not one, not two, but three baby rabbits join the family! Peter is not at all sure at first how he feels about his new siblings. Mrs Rabbit has thought of names for two of them: Flopsy and Mopsy - but it's Peter who gets to choose the third one! Suddenly he feels important and useful. Product Information:• ISBN: 9780241402467• Author: Beatrix Potter• Publisher: Penguin• Format: Hardback• Pages: 16• Dimensions: 16 x 19 x 1cm

A modern picture-book classic - there's never a dull moment with the Large family! Mr and Mrs Large are getting ready for the office dinner-dance. But with Lester, Laura, Luke and the baby around, they'll be lucky to get out of the house all in one piece! The perfect read for you and your little one at story-time! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781844285341 • Author: Jill Murphy • Publisher: Walker Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 30 • Dimensions: 21.4 x 26 x 0.3cm

It's Mr Large's birthday and Mrs Large has prepared him a meal, as they're going to celebrate with a quiet night in. But as usual in the Large household, things don't go to plan, and Mr and Mrs Large fall asleep on the sofa! So the little Larges sneak off to bed with all the lovingly prepared food... Product Information: • ISBN: 9781844285273 • Author: Jill Murphy • Publisher: Walker Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 21.5 x 26 x 0.4cm

The Snowman flies again in the follow-up to the Christmas classic. Billy and his mum have moved into a new house, but Billy isn't very full of Christmas cheer, as his beloved old dog has passed away. So when the snow falls and Billy starts to build a Snowman, he knows exactly what to do- he builds a Snowdog too! Later that night, something magical happens, taking Billy on the most wonderful Christmas adventure. The Snowman is the perfect festive read for ALL the family! Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241491560 • Author: Raymond Briggs • Publisher: Puffin • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 28.5 x 23.29 x 0.43 cm

Walk further into the deep dark wood, and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with an owl, a snake . . . and a hungry Gruffalo! This award-winning rhyming story of a mouse and a monster has found its way into the hearts and bedtimes of an entire generation of children and will undoubtedly continue to enchant children for years and years to come. No home should be without The Gruffalo! Product information: • ISBN: 9781509804757 • Author: Julia Donaldson • Publisher: Pan Macmillan • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 28 x 22.5 x 0.5 cm

A hideous, vindictive, spiteful married couple known as the Twits live together in a brick house without windows. Mr Twit is a foul and smelly man who always has bits of cornflake and sardine in his beard. Mrs Twit is scheming and sly and always thinking of the next horrible trick to play on her husband. The Twits are so ghastly and evil that they even keep Muggle-Wump the monkey and his family captive in their garden. But not for much longer! The monkeys are planning to trick the terrible Twits so that they can escape and put a stop to the frightful pair once and for all!  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780241578186 • Author:  Roald Dahl  • Publisher:  Puffin • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  144 • Dimensions:  12.8 x 1.8 x 19.6 cm

One morning, Elmer hears an “Oh no!” Looking round, he spots Super El who’s in need of Elmer’s help. He must get to Aunt Zelda without any of the other animals seeing him and, as usual, it’s up to Elmer to come up with a cunning plan! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781839136191 • Author: David McKee • Publisher: Andersen Press • Format: Paperback • Pages: 27 • Dimensions: 23.5 x 20.5 x 0.3cm

Lift the flaps and join in the fun with this special anniversary edition of the bestselling preschool classic, Fox's Socks by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. Poor old Fox has lost his socks – can you help him find them? Are they in the kitchen or under the stairs? Are they inside the clock or hidden in a chest? Lift the flaps and find out! With sturdy flaps on every spread and rhyming stories that are a joy to read aloud, the Tales from Acorn Wood series has been delighting both parents and toddlers for over twenty years. Celebrate their unending appeal with Fox's Socks: 20th Anniversary Edition. Product information: • ISBN: 9781529023473 • Author: Julia Donaldson • Publisher: Pan Macmillan • Format: Hardback • Pages: 12 • Dimensions: 17 x 2 x 20.8 cm

The Mr Men and Little Miss are celebrating Eid! The Eid al-Fitr festival is celebrated by millions of people across the world and the Mr Men and Little Miss can't wait to join in. At the end of Ramadan, there will be a wonderful celebration with a huge feast and lots of presents. The perfect opportunity for Little Miss Splendid to wear her most splendid hat and for Mr Greedy to wear his biggest napkin!  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780755504077 • Author:   Roger Hargreaves & Adam Hargreaves • Publisher:  HarperCollins Publishers • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  32 • Dimensions:  25 x 23 x 0.7 cm

This very special Mr Men book is the perfect gift for Father's Day. 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 make it a really personal gift. The perfect book for your daddy's birthday, a new father, Father's Day, or for giving and sharing any time you want to say I love you, too.   Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781405297813 • Author:   Roger Hargreaves & Adam Hargreaves • Publisher:  HarperCollins Publishers • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  32 • Dimensions:  25 x 23 x 0.7 cm

A timeless classic about Sophie and her extraordinary teatime guest, a story that is enjoyed and beloved by generations of children! Now an award-winning animation. The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don't expect to see at the door is a big furry, stripy tiger! This warm and funny picture book story is perfect for reading aloud, or for small children to read to themselves time and again.  The magic begins at teatime!  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780007215997 • Author:  Judith Kerr • Publisher:  Harper Collins Children’s Books • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  32 • Dimensions:  28 x 0.4 x 22 cm

Join the hunt to find lovable Spot in Eric Hill's first ever lift-the-flap tale! Lift each flap to find all sorts of funny animal surprises, before discovering where cheeky Spot has been hiding. This is the perfect first book for little ones - the playful text is a wonderful spur to read and respond together, and the hide-and-seek flaps encourage curiosity and interactivity. This is a reissue of the bestselling board book, now in a smart cased-board format with sturdy, toddler-tough flaps! Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780723263661 • Author: Eric Hill • Publisher:  Penguin Random House Children's UK • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  22 • Dimensions: 16.7 x 16.4 x 2 cm

This edition features a captivating classic story with a stunning, redesigned cover and beautiful finish, making it a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Donaldson and Scheffler fans – big and small! The witch and her cat fly happily over forests, rivers and mountains on their broomstick until a stormy wind blows away the witch's hat, bow and wand. Luckily, they are retrieved by a dog, a bird and a frog, who are all keen for a ride on the broom. It's a case of the more, the merrier, but the broomstick isn't used to such a heavy load and it's not long before… SNAP! It breaks in two! And with a greedy dragon looking for a snack, the witch's animal pals better think fast.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781509804771 • Author:  Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler • Publisher:  Macmillan Children's Books • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  32 • Dimensions:  30.5 x 23.9 x 0.4 cm