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

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

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

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 

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

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

With unicorn-themed mazes to solve, dots to join, differences to spot, objects to count and dotted pictures and numbers to trace over! Little children will have great fun completing the activities while practising the vital pen-control skills they need to be ready for writing. The wipe-clean pen can easily be rubbed off the shiny pages so children can do the activities again and again. Product Information:  • ISBN: 9781474995641 • Author: Kirsteen Robson • Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd • Format:  Paperback • Pages: 24 • Dimensions: 27.4 x 21.6cm

Kipper's friend Pig only wants a pet for his birthday, so that is exactly what Kipper buys him: a little hamster called Roly.  But Kipper starts to play with Roly before Pig's birthday party and before he knows it he has missed the party and completely fallen for little Roly and cannot bear to give him away. A charming story celebrating the joy of pets. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781444936940 • Author: Mick Inkpen • Publisher: Hodder Children’s Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 25.4 x 22.86 x 0.64 cm

A sweet and charmingly illustrated picture book about the ways we express love. "I love you," Dimitri tells everyone, from his friends at nursery to the big tree in the playground. But why does no one say it back? Dimitri worries no one loves him – until he finds out there are lots of different ways love can spread through the world. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781529504637 • Author: Jane Porter, Maisie Paradise Shearring • Publisher: Walker Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 28.3 x 0.4 x 23.7 cm

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

Celebrate Pancake Day with the Mr Men and Little Miss! Little Miss Fun is organising a Pancake Day celebration for all her friends. With pancake-making classes and a pancake day race, there's plenty of messy mayhem and tasty treats to be had! But will the Mr Men and Little Miss manage the greatest feat of the day and flip the biggest pancake in the world?  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780008562168 • Author:   Roger Hargreaves & Adam Hargreaves • Publisher:  HarperCollins Publishers • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  32 • Dimensions:  25 x 23 x 0.7 cm

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

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

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

Why do we need bees? How do they make honey? And who's who in a beehive? Children can find the answers to these questions and many more in this informative lift-the-flap book. With colourful illustrations, simple text and chunky flaps to lift. Young children can discover lots of amazing facts about bees and why they need our help. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781474917933 • Author: Katie Daynes • Publisher: Usborne • Format: Hardback • Dimensions: 22.5 x 20 x 1.5cm

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

A mischievous bandit is wreaking havoc in Adventure Bay…this looks like a job for the Mighty Pups!  After Mayor Goodway is kidnapped and the Aventure Bay Bridge starts collapsing, Al and Garby need rescuing.  The team will need an extra pair of paws!  With the Mighty Twins' help, can Ryder and the pups save the day?  No job is too big, no mighty pup is too small! Product Information:  • ISBN: 9780008558604 • Author: Paw Patrol • Publisher: HarperCollins • Format:  Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 20.5 x 20.5cm

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

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

A Wipe Clean Learning Book from Roger Priddy, Wipe Clean Workbook First Words introduces preschoolers to first writing skills. Featuring twenty-six pages full of pen control and writing activities, this spiral-bound interactive workbook will help children aged 3 and over prepare for school. This series makes early learning fun for preschool-age children and the exercises inside encourage the development of many key skills such as letter formation, hand-eye coordination, drawing and fine motor skills. The words included relate to subjects and recognisable objects that children know, such as food, clothes, colours and around the home and are accompanied by a mix of illustrations and photographs. There is also a friendly character to provide prompts and support whilst children work through the book. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781783415977 • Author: Priddy Books & Roger Priddy • Publisher: Macmillan Distribution Limited • Pages: 26 • Format: Paperback • Dimensions: 28.3 x 23.5 x 0.4 cm