Baby Books

For brave explorers and fearless bear-hunters, enjoy this chant-along children’s classic!We're going on a bear hunt. We're going to catch a big one. Will you come too? For a quarter of a century, readers have been swishy-swashying and splash-sploshing through this award-winning favourite. Follow and join in the family's excitement as they wade through the grass, splash through the river and squelch through the mud in search of a bear. What surprise awaits them in the cave on the other side of the dark forest? Michael Rosen’s timeless classic, lovingly illustrated by Helen Oxenbury, is nearing its thirtieth anniversary. Having first appeared in print in 1989, it has since become an essential feature on any child’s first bookcase. Product Information:• ISBN: 9781406375947• Format: Paperback• Author: Michael Rosen• Pages: 36• Dimensions: 19.7 x 12.7 x 2.1cm

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

Mouse's new house seems perfect, with just enough room for his things. But who's that growling by the piano? And who's that snapping in the bathtub? And who's that sliding down the banister? Soon, the house is bursting at the seams. Packed full of surprises, this funny tale about unexpected friendships will delight small children, as they discover the tiger, crocodile and bear hidden in Mouse’s house. Product Information: ISBN: 9781788810418 Author: Tracey Coderoy Publisher: Little Tiger Format: Paperback Dimensions: 28 x 24.5 x 0.5cm

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

Join in the rhyming fun and get ready to sing along! With musical introductions from 4 popular nursery rhymes, this fantastic book encourages children to sing along and finish the songs. There are also 4 fun sound effects to accompany each classic rhyme.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781786707772 • Author:  Igloo Books • Publisher:  Igloo Books • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  10 • Dimensions:  10 x 0.3 x 1 cm 

Octopus has eight twisty tentacles and he loves using them to tickle the fish. But when one day Octopus tickles Oyster, she drops her precious pearl and it is lost. Will Octopus be able to get it back? A delightful read that is sure to bring a smile to story time.  Product Information: • ISBN: 9781848695047 • Author: Ruth Galloway • Publisher: Little Tiger Press • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 26.5 x 0.4 x 23cm 

Handa puts seven delicious fruits in a basket to take to her friend, Akeyo. Which fruit will Akeyo like best, she wonders - the yellow banana, the sweet guava, the juicy orange, the ripe mango, the spiky pineapple, the creamy avocado, or the tangy passion fruit? As Handa makes the long walk to the next village, carrying the basket on her head, a monkey, ostrich, zebra, elephant, giraffe, antelope, and parrot steal her fruits, one by one. But little do they know that Handa has an even bigger surprise in store! Product Information: • ISBN: 9780744536348 • Author: Eileen Browne • Publisher: Walker Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 21.5 x 26 x 0.3cm

Introducing Can I Have a Hug, a sweet story to help children deal with separation. Stu Fluster is the kid brother of Frettie Fluster, the Worry Monster Expert. Stus best friend Sam is moving away, and Stu wants to know when he can hug him again. Frettie and Stu write to the worry monsters, who show them that there are plenty of different ways to get the warm, fuzzy feeling of a hug! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781800584044 • Author: Rosie Greening, Lara Ede • Publisher: Make Believe Ideas • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 26.5 x 26 x 0.4 cm

The original, award-winning Felt Flap series – perfect for babies and toddlers! Each title in this stylish series has five spreads with friendly characters to find behind colourful felt flaps. In Where’s Santa Claus?, you’re on the look out for Mrs Polar Bear, Mr Snowman, Mrs Elf and Santa Claus himself! Lift the final flap and there’s a surprise mirror – always a hit with the little ones. Parents adore these books because they are beautiful but tough enough to withstand even the most enthusiastic of young readers. And children love them because they are just so much fun. The felt flaps in this sturdy board book are perfect for little ones to turn and tug, which means you can get even the tiniest tot into books and finding the activity fun. Ingela Arrhenius’ illustrations are a real bonus. They are bright and retro and sure to capture your baby’s attention. A perfect book to share with very little ones. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781788003490 • Author: Ingela P Arrhenius • Publisher: Nosy Crow Ltd • Format: Board Book • Pages: 12 • Dimensions: 18.9 x 19 x 2.2cm

A brilliant flap book for older children exploring ships through the ages.  Stunning illustrations with over 90 flaps reveal the insides of historical and modern-day ships along with fascinating facts about them. Ships include a Viking longboat, a cannon-firing Man-of-war, 19th century steamships, submarines, cruise liners and an enormous aircraft carrier. To illustrate the size of an aircraft carrier, the scene opens out in one large flap with even more facts beneath. With internet links to further information about ships.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781409519034 • Author: Conrad Mason  • Publisher:  Usborne Publishing • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  16 • Dimensions:  22.4 x 1.8 x 28.1 cm

A sunny garden hums, buzzes, creeps and crawls with life... Peep inside to see what you can find. A beautifully illustrated non-fiction picture book for very little children with lots of flaps to lift, holes to peep through and animals and insects to spot. Children can peek at the insects buzzing beneath flower petals, spot a sleepy toad hiding in a log pile and lift a lily pad in the pond to uncover lots of tiny baby newts! A charming introduction to the world around us for very young children. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781409572138 • Author: Anna Milbourne • Publisher: Usborne Publishing • Format: Board Book • Pages: 14 • Dimensions: 19.1 x 16.5 cm

Lift the flaps to find out what Santa has sent in this number-one bestselling Christmas classic from Rod Campbell, creator of preschool classic, Dear Zoo. Enjoyed by over half a million children, toddlers will love lifting the flaps to open the presents and find out what Santa has sent. With flaps to lift on every page and a touch-and-feel surprise ending, Dear Santa is a festive favourite, and the ideal Christmas gift or stocking filler for preschoolers. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781529050714 • Author: Rod Campbell • Publisher: Macmillan Distribution Limited • Format: Board Book • Pages: 14 • Dimensions: 17.6 x 17.6 x 1.5cm

With 12 different outfits and three leaves per page the opportunities to imagine, create and play with Bizzy Bear are endless. A brand-new format for this best-selling bear – there are nearly 2,000 possible dress-up combinations and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments to be had along the way as children decide if Bizzy Bear should be a builder, a knight or a farmer today! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781805131762 • Author: Benji Davies • Publisher: Nosy Crow Ltd • Format: Board Book • Pages: 12 • Dimensions: 25 x 22 cm

An interactive pop-up book that inspires hands-on learning and teaches your children how to count! Tactile elements and delightful imagery will encourage the development of motor skills and early learning. Bold, brightly coloured pictures, lift-the-flap pages and entertaining rhymes. Pop-up Peekaboo: Numbers provides lots of opportunities for parent-and-child interaction and hours of animal entertainment. Learning to count is never easy, but it can be fun! Babies and toddlers will be enchanted by finding the surprises behind each flap. This interactive toddler book for 2-year-olds helps teach young children object permanence, which is an important step in childhood development. Turning the pages and moving the pop-ups help toddlers learn motor control for improved dexterity. Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780241317075 • Author: DK • Publisher:  DK • Format:  Hardback • Pages:  12 • Dimensions: 21.8 x 21.8 x 2.5 cm

Join Spidey, Spin and Ghost-Spider in this amazing Explore and Play set! With 15 shaped pieces to find and fit, this set is perfect for little Super Heroes! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781836501015 • Author: Marvel Entertainment International Ltd • Publisher: Igloo Books Ltd • Format: Board Book • Pages: 6 • Dimensions: 26.8 x 23 x 2.8 cm

An official wipe-clean book for one of the most-watched shows on CBeebies! Writing is fun with the Alphablocks! This interactive book guides early learners to recognise and write letters A to Z, by tracing the dots over and over again with the Alphablocks. Includes a wipe-clean pen. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781782269564 • Author: Alphablocks • Publisher: Sweet Cherry Publishing • Format: Board Book • Pages: 10 • Dimensions: 25 x 21.5 x 0.8 cm

Peep under leaves and behind doors to find noisy parrots, cheeky monkeys, very tall giraffes and lots more! Explore the world of all of your favourite animals in this fun interactive book. Product Information:• ISBN: 9781409549925• Author: Simon Dimitri• Publisher: Usborne• Format: Hardback• Pages: 14• Dimensions: 19.5 x 16.5 x 1.5cm

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

Enjoy this classic nursery rhyme and press the button for noisy fun! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781837711390 • Author: Igloo Books Ltd • Publisher: Igloo Books Ltd • Format: Board Book

When Pip the mouse learns that the moon is made of stinky cheese, he has a big idea - he's going to be an Astromouse! Pip makes himself a rocket out of an old funnel and some cardboard, and prepares for take-off. But blasting to the moon is harder than he thought and things don't go quite to plan. On his way home Pip sees a huge reflection of the moon in a pond. The moon has come to him! As he reaches down to break off a piece of stinky cheese, the eyes of a large frog appear and a frightened Pip runs all the way back home. Product Information:• ISBN: 9780711246553• Author: Steve Smallman• Publisher: New Burlington• Format: Paperback• Pages: 32• Dimensions: 27.5 x 25.5 x 0.5cm