Early Reader Books

Peter is excited to be going to forest school with Benjamin Bunny, they can't wait to learn all about the woodland they live in. But when he learns that his sisters won't be there, the little bunny gets nervous. Luckily Mrs. Rabbit is there to reassure him and hold his paw on the first day. With new, humorous illustrations of Beatrix Potter's well-loved characters, this reassuring tale mirrors young children's early experiences. This book is a perfect gift for children to prepare for their first days at school or nursery. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241552735 • Author: Beatrix Potter • Publisher: Warne • Format: Hardback • Pages: 16 • Dimensions: 20 x 16.7 x 1.5 cm

It's Peter's birthday, but he feels sad because nobody in his family wants to play or even see him! It's turning out to be the worst birthday ever for Peter... until he gets a special surprise. 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: 9780241402436• Author: Beatrix Potter• Publisher: Penguin• Format: Hardback• Pages: 16• Dimensions: 16 x 19 x 1cm

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

Smiley Shark may be the biggest fish in the ocean but he's also the friendliest and the funniest - and by far the smiliest! So why won't the other fish let him join in their games? Soon Smiley doesn't feel much like smiling any more. Until a great big shark smile is all it takes to save the day! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781848695092 • Author: Ruth Galloway • Publisher: Arcturus • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 26.5 x 0.4 x 23cm

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

A sweet touchy-feely book, just right for sharing with babies and toddlers.  The furry textures are a delight to touch, and even very young babies will reach out to touch them.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781409562467 • Author: Fiona Watt • Publisher:  Usborne Publishing Ltd • Format:  Hardback • Pages:  10 • Dimensions:  16 x 2.2 x 16.4 cm

Look, learn and share transport words with this fun first-word book for toddlers. Every double-page spread has a different theme relating to modes of transport and is packed with words and illustrations to discover and talk about. Engaging questions are scattered around the pages to encourage inquisitive toddlers to interact with the book.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781789895049 • Author:  Ailie Busby • Publisher:  Miles Kelly • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  24 • Dimensions:  28 x 24.5 x 0.4 cm

Develop and practise first handwriting skills with Peppa Pig and friends in this colourful wipe-clean activity book! Trace over key handwriting patterns then move on to forming first numerals and letters, including both lowercase and capital letters, before attempting some simple words. Perfect for young readers who are learning from home and are beginning to write, this book will help children to practise pen control and the correct formation of letters, including help for left-handers. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241254028 • Author: Peppa Pig • Publisher: Ladybird • Format: Paperback • Pages: 16 • Dimensions: 29.8 x 21 x 1.5 cm

The animals in Emily’s jungle wallpaper can’t sleep, and they are bellowing and stomping and growling and keeping her awake! “Go to sleep!” shouts Emily. “We’ve tried and tried, but can’t!” says the tiger. So Emily climbs into the wallpaper and shows the animals how to get ready for bed. Only baths and lullabies aren’t quite the same in the jungle…! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781848691865 • Author: Timothy Knapman, Laura Hughes • Publisher: Little Tiger Press • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 28 x 24.5 x 0.4cm

When Tiny has a tantrum, you can hear it for miles! Windows rattle, jelly quakes and birds fall out of trees. Can anyone persuade Tiny to eat her vegetables, share her toys and brush her teeth? How about a band of hairy monsters? With a hilarious rhyming text from Caroline Crowe and quirky illustrations from Ella Okstad, this fantastic picture book is a delightfully funny tale about tackling toddler temper tantrums! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781848696785 • Author: Caroline Crowe, Ella Okstad • Publisher: Little Tiger Press • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 28 x 24.5 x 0.3cm

Deep in the soft green shadows of the jungle two tiny cubs pounce and play with their mother. But then one night Mother Tiger goes into the jungle to hunt. Left alone, the cubs find the night seems much bigger and darker than before... Product Information: • ISBN: 9781845064617 • Author: M. Christina Butler • Publisher: Little Tiger Press • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 26 x 24 x 0.2cm

On a wild and windy day all the washing blows away. Socks and vests, a woolly hat, and far worse than all of that - Charlie's Superhero Underpants! Disaster! Charlie sets off around the world to find them. He discovers a fine French Fox wearing sister Sophie's Socks, he finds a pair of llamas, wearing brother Ben's pyjamas... But Who has got Charlie's Superhero Underpants? Product Information: • ISBN: 9781845069803 • Author: Paul Bright, Lee Wildish • Publisher: Little Tiger Press • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 26.7 x 23.1 x 0.4cm

Noah has a new friend – a magical Starbird!  She helps him feel brave on the darkest nights. If only her magic could make his daddy well again . . .  A shimmering tale of friendship, kindness and courage. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781788816847 • Author: Barry Timms & Faye Hsu • Publisher: Little Tiger Press • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 28 x 24.5 x 0.4 cm

When the mischievous monkey discovers a paintbox, he has a brilliant idea, but things don’t go quite as Monkey has planned . . . A hilarious rhyming tale from award-winning author Steve Smallman and illustrator Nick Schon. Perfect for reading with young children and making them laugh out loud! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781788816595 • Author: Steve Smallman, Nick Schon • Publisher: Little Tiger Press • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 28 x 24.5 x 0.4 cm

A fun and colourful wipe-clean book full of dinosaur-themed activities. Children can join the dots around Terry Pterodactyls' wings, circle the difference between Ivan and Isaac Ichthyosaurus and draw a line to Minty Maiasaura's babies, then wipe clean and try again. The activities help develop pen control, an essential skill for learning to write. Product Information:  • ISBN: 9781474919012 • Author: Kirsteen Robson • Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd • Format:  Paperback • Pages: 24 • Dimensions: 22.5 x 27.6 x 0.8 cm

Find out who's sending Sheep presents in this cute book with flaps to lift and pop-ups to enjoy. This read-aloud children's book encourages first learning by introducing little ones to colourful scenes and adorable cuddly characters. With the help of parents and caregivers, toddlers will have fun turning the pages, lifting the flaps to play peekaboo, and guessing who's sending the surprises. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241308172 • Author: DK • Publisher: DK Children • Format: Hardback  • Pages: 12 • Dimensions: 21.7 x 21.7 x 2.5 cm

Kipper's basket is old and worn. His blanket is smelly and disgusting. But can Kipper find a better place to sleep?  He tries a flowerpot like a bird, a nest like a squirrel and a lily-pad like a frog, but nothing seems quite as good as his old, worn basket and his lovely smelly blanket. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781444937008 • Author: Mick Inkpen • Publisher: Hodder Children’s Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 25.4 x 22.86 x 0.51 cm

A classic Kipper picture book, perfect for sharing together. Kipper and his friend Arthur are talking about baby animals. A baby owl must be an owlet, so a baby frog is a froglet and a baby hedgehog can only be a hoglet... But what is a baby dog called? Little ones will love joining in with this charming story about baby animals and growing up. Kipper has been a much-loved picture book character for over 25 years. Product Information: ISBN: 9781444936995 Author: Mick Inkpen Publisher: Hodder Format: Paperback Dimensions: 25.5 x 23cm

When Fox tells sweet, silly Goose that her ears are missing, Goose is all a-fluster. Then she meets Peacock, who just happens to be selling ears. Goose is so excited, she doesn't notice his pointy ears, bushy tail and sharp teeth. Will her friends save Goose from a terrible trick? This beautiful story perfect for a bedtime read with your little one. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781848695023 • Author: Marni McGee • Publisher: Little Tiger Press • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 26.5 x 23 x 0.4cm

Being together is laughter and singing, and sharing each bright sunny day. It's splashing through puddles or reading together - It's special in every way! Being together makes each day special - whether playing, exploring or just doing nothing at all. This lyrical, joyful book celebrates those times spent with family and friends that bring magic to a child's world. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781848694606 • Author: Claire Freedman • Publisher: Little Tiger Press • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 24 x 24 x 0.3cm