0-4 Year Old Books

This is the story of Mrs Large the elephant – who just needs five minutes of peace and quiet away from her boisterous children! So, taking refuge in the bathroom, she fills herself a hot, foamy bubble bath and takes in a tray of her favourite breakfast and the morning paper. But there’s never a dull moment with the Larges, and it soon becomes clear that mum's quiet time is to be very short-lived! Family life is beautifully observed in this warm and funny modern classic from Jill Murphy, one of Britain's most treasured author-illustrators.  Product Information: • ISBN: 9781844285396 • Author: Jill Murphy • Publisher: Walker Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 28.2 x 23.8 x 0.4 cm

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

The Mr Men and Little Miss will help you show that special someone just how much they mean to you with this warm and witty celebration of love and friendship. Following the bestselling My Mummy and My Daddy, this delightful book pairs Roger Hargreaves classic artwork with affectionate and humorous new text to help children and adults share the love on Valentine's Day or at any time they want to say I love you. The Mr Men and Little Miss have been delighting children for generations with their charming and funny antics.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780008671648 • Author:  Roger Hargreaves • Publisher:  Farshore • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  32 • Dimensions: 25 x 0.3 x 23 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 

Young children will love completing the puzzles in this nature-themed book. As they use the special pen supplied to trace the dotted lines, solve mazes, spot differences and join numbered dots, they will also be practising vital early-learning skills such as counting, observing and pen control. Then they can wipe the pages clean and do them again. Product Information:  • ISBN: 9781801319188 • Author: Kirsteen Robson • Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd • Format:  Paperback • Pages: 24 • Dimensions: 27.6 x 21.6cm

Look, learn and share words about animals with this fun first-word book for toddlers. Every double-page spread has a different theme relating to the animal kingdom, packed with words and illustrations to discover and talk about. Fun questions are scattered around the pages to encourage inquisitive toddlers to interact with the book.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781789895070 • Author:  Jordan Wray • Publisher:  Miles Kelly • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  24 • Dimensions:  28 x 24.5 x 0.4 cm

What’s that creeping through the crooked creek? Is it a crocodile? Eek! Watch out, Mouse! Spot the hidden crocodiles in this fabulously fun romp. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781788813990 • Author: Jonny Lambert  • Publisher: Little Tiger Press • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 24.5 x 28 x 0.4cm

Introducing our Book of the Week! Each week we personally recommend a trending title that we're super excited about. Want to find a bestselling book worthy of a spot on your bookshelf? Then look no further… Crack the case with the InvestiGators! Join Mango and Brash in InvestiGators: All Tide Up for another wacky adventure in the laugh-out-loud, full-colour comic book series by John Patrick Green, perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey. When the captain of a cruise ship is found drifting at sea, the search begins for his missing ship and passengers! Did it sink? Was it boat-napped? Are supernatural forces at play?! Can the Mango and Brash unravel this maritime mystery before a second ship befalls a similarly unfathomable fate? Seas the day and find out in this nautical adventure! Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781035015429 • Author:  John Patrick Green • Publisher:  Pan Macmillan • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  208 • Dimensions:  21 x 14 x 1.4 cm

Join Peter and friends on a fun-filled treasure hunt! Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241692202 • Author: Beatrix Potter • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd • Format: Paperback

Are you looking for happiness? Sometimes it can feel far away, and sometimes you might have so much you can't help but share. You can try to chase it, control it or capture it, but even if it seems like it's gone for a while, you'll know it's never far away... This is the second of Eva Eland's picture books that helps little ones deal with big emotions, following Sadness. Start on your journey with happiness... who knows where it could take you? Product Information: • ISBN: 9781839138171 • Author: Eva Eland • Publisher: Andersen Press FOB • Format: Paperback • Pages: 28 • Dimensions: 24 x 21.6 x 0.5 cm

Visit the beach, go on a camping trip, relax by the pool and zoom down ski slopes in this entertaining activity book. The activities are designed to help young children develop their counting, observation and pen control skills, and the durable pages can be wiped clean so the book can be enjoyed again and again. Product Information:  • ISBN: 9781474922302 • Author: Kirsteen Robson • Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  24  • Dimensions: 27.7 x 2.2 x 22.5 cm

This stunning book celebrates the joyful times spent with a little one, and how these precious memories strengthen the foundations of a happy, healthy child.  With stunning illustrations by Frances Ives and a lovely, lyrical text.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781801040792 • Author: Stephanie Stansbie • Publisher:  Little Tiger Press • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  25 • Dimensions:  24 x 25.9 x 0.8 cm 

Oliver knows that his bubbles are magic. They take him on amazing journeys to faraway places. But all of a sudden, the bubbles lose their power... Was the magic really inside Oliver all along?  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781838915889 • Author: Isabel Otter  • Publisher:  Caterpillar Books • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  32 • Dimensions:   28.1 x 0.9 x 23.2 cm

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

Mrs. Large isn’t feeling well, so Mr. Large sends her back to bed. "I’ll take charge," he says. So while he and the children get busy vacuuming, dusting, and tidying, Mrs. Large settles down for a nice rest. But somehow ("I want my mommy!") Mrs. Large’s restful day is not as restful as she’d hoped. Wise moms, well-meaning dads, and their spirited offspring will all laugh in recognition at this droll, expressively illustrated story.A fantastic family story from the bestselling 'Large Family' series. A brilliant read for children and parents.Product Information:• ISBN: 9781406300741• Author: Jill Murphy• Publisher: Walker Books• Format: Paperback• Pages: 32• Dimensions: 21.6 x 25.6 x 0.4cm

Winner of the Klaus Flugge Prize 2020 and the V&A Book Cover Award 2020! When Sadness arrives, try not to be afraid: give it a name, listen to it and spend some time together.  Maybe all it wants is to know that it’s welcome. This beautiful debut by author-illustrator talent Eva Eland takes a poignant but uplifting look at dealing with sadness. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781839138188 • Author: Eva Eland • Publisher: Andersen Press FOB • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 24 x 21.5 x 0.4 cm

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

He's a dog . . . in a unicorns' world! Every year, young princesses and princes arrive at Mrs Paws' Magic Pet shop to pick a perfect unicorn pet. But this year Princess Ava has arrived too late. There are no unicorns left . . . only PUGICORN. He's short and hairy. He can't sit still or gallop gracefully - and he certainly can't leap over rainbows. Can a pugicorn ever be a princess's best friend? Product Information: • ISBN: 9781444967159 • Author: Matilda Rose, Tim Budgen • Publisher: Hodder Children's Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 24.2 x 24 x 0.4 cm