Early Reader Books

What happens when a very, very large turnip doesn't want to be pulled out of the ground? Part of the Ladybird 'Picture Books' series, this delightful book is the perfect introduction to fairy tales for pre-schoolers. With amusing pictures and lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children, Ladybird tales are ideal for reading aloud and sharing with 2-4 year olds. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241315392 • Author: Ladybird Books • Publisher: Ladybird Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 19.71 x 13 x 0.79 cm

Harry and the dinosaurs love playing in the waves at Water World!  But when a big wave knocks them over, they don't think it's quite such fun after all. Harry isn't sure he wants to go in the water again, but with a little help from Nan he and his dinosaurs overcome their nerves and go on to make the biggest splash of the day! Product Information: ISBN: 9780241333457 Author: Ian Whybrow Publisher: Puffin Format: Paperback Pages: 32 Dimensions: 25.3 x 21.4 x 1.1cm

On no! Crocodile is very hungry. As he sneaks and creeps and prowls along, how will the animals ever stop him gobbling them up? Product Information: • ISBN: 9781848695054 • Author: Kathryn White • Publisher: Little Tiger Press • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32

Part of the Ladybird 'Picture Books' series, this wonderful book is a perfect introduction to fairy tales for pre-schoolers - it contains amusing pictures and lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. Ideal for reading aloud and sharing with 2-4 year olds. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241315361 • Author: Mandy Ross • Publisher: Ladybird Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 25.5 x 25.5 x 0.3 cm

Share Topsy and Tim's aeroplane adventure as they meet the stewardess and the pilot. Learn all about the airport and discover that sucking sweets can stop little ears from popping! Topsy and Tim are always finding fun adventures in the real world, and this story is reassuring for young children having first experiences of their own. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241449356 • Author: Jean and Gareth Adamson • Publisher: Ladybird Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 20.4 x 19.1 x 0.3 cm

Five beautifully illustrated spreads show a series of friendly space-themed characters hiding behind bright felt flaps. And there's a mirror on the final page!  A perfect book to share with very little ones. A bright, bold board book with a felt flap on every spread - little hands won't let it go! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781788004664 • Author: Ingela P Arrhenius • Publisher: Nosy Crow Ltd • Format: Hardback • Pages: 12 • Dimensions: 18.6 x 18.6 x 2.1 cm

Where's the Dinosaur? is full of rex-cellent facts about the colossal prehistoric animals that populated the Earth millions of years ago... With dinosaurs and other creatures to search for and find in search scenes. With bright, humorous cartoon illustrations from James Cottell and fascinating facts from dinosaur expert Dougal Dixon. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781780556994 • Author: James Cottell • Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 48 • Dimensions: 21.6 x 28 x 0.5cm

Five beautifully illustrated spreads show a series of friendly underwater animals hiding behind bright felt flaps. With a mirror on the final page, this is the perfect book to share with very little ones A bright, bold board book with a felt flap on every spread - little hands won't let it go! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781788004626 • Author: Ingela P Arrhenius • Publisher: Nosy Crow Ltd • Format: Hardback • Pages: 12 • Dimensions: 18.7 x 18.7 x 2 cm

Follow Incy Wincy Spider as he is blown from animal to animal in this hilarious rhyming storybook and toy set, featuring an adorable plush toy! By the creator of Bob the Builder and the best-selling illustrator of The Crunching Munching Caterpillar. Product Information: ISBN: 9781845061029 Author: Keith Chapman Publisher: Little Tiger Press Format: Paperback Pages: 24 Dimensions: 25.9 x 23.9 x 0.5cm

It is a hot sunny day and Big Mouse is digging in the garden. He asks Little Mouse to help, but Little Mouse is busy dreaming. the dream involves daisies, clover and two snowy white feathers. What can it be - and will Big Mouse like it? Product Information: • ISBN: 9781848695085 • Author: Diana Hendry • Publisher: Little Tiger Press • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 27 x 22 x 0.4cm

Meet Duggee, a big dog with a big job - he runs the Squirrel Club! Every day he is joined by a group of fun-loving little critters who hope to collect their next Squirrel Club badge. Duggee and the Squirrels want to grow some corn, but cheeky birds keep eating the seeds. This can only be a job for . . . the best scarecrow ever! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781405945998 • Author: Hey Duggee • Publisher: BBC Children's Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 24.8 x 24.8 x 0.5 x cm

It's almost time for bed in the Night Garden, but first Igglepiggle wants to say goodnight to all his friends. What a good idea! Let's go with Igglepiggle as he gives all his friends a hug. This beautiful picture book features Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and all your other favourites from In the Night Garden. It's the perfect bedtime read for little fans of the show. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241379431 • Author: Ladybird • Publisher: Ladybird • Format: Paperback • Dimensions: 24.9 x 0.3 x 22.4 cm

Big Digger ABC has lively, rhythmic text which is perfect for reading aloud and illustrations which bring each mega machine to life in glorious detail. With one vehicle for every letter from A to Z, this is an exciting introduction to the alphabet and the perfect picture book for machine-mad little ones. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781408368329 • Author: Margaret Mayo • Publisher: Orchard Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 27.5 x 25 x 0.4cm

Join Peppa on her next adventure to the Circus! Oink, oink! There is a big stripy tent in Grandpa Pig's garden... Roll up, roll up, roll up! It's time for Peppa's circus to begin! Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241437926 • Author: Ladybird Books • Publisher: Ladybird Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 24 • Dimensions: 23 x 23 x 0.3cm

Meg's spells continue to surprise her and the eggs she makes for supper are even more strange than usual. Before she can cook them they start to hatch, and out come . . . DINOSAURS! Children will love exploring the colours, sounds and shapes in the magical Meg and Mog stories, which are perfect for sharing or reading alone. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241448168 • Author: Helen Nicoll, Jan Pienkowski • Publisher: Puffin • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 20.6 x 20.4 x 0.3 cm

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

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

Tim wakes up with a sore throat, so Mummy and Dad decide he needs to visit the Doctor! Dr Sims looks in his mouth, listens to his chest and soon knows what's wrong. Tim goes home with a bottle of medicine to make him feel better, but Topsy soon starts to feel worse! Topsy and Tim find fun and adventure in the real world. Their engaging stories are reassuring for young children having first experiences of their own. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241449301 • Author: Jean Adamson, Belinda Worsley • Publisher: Ladybird • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 20.3 x 20.3 x 0.3 cm

Hop on board and set sail on a fun adventure with all the animals with this Row, Row, Row Your Boat Sing Along with Me Sound Book. Little ones will love pressing the sound button and joining in with the classic song. With a fun melody and bright, colourful illustrations, this book is perfect for curious babies or toddlers discovering their world. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781787724877 • Author: Bookoli • Publisher: Bookoli • Format: Board Book • Pages: 10 • Dimensions: 16 x 15 x 1.7 cm

Laugh out loud with this heart-warming story about an adorable panda born with orange fur! Marmalade is the latest picture book from number-one bestselling children’s author David Walliams! One morning, deep in the forest, a beautiful baby panda was born. The panda was different to all the others, as he had bright orange fur. “I will call you Marmalade,” his mummy whispered. . . Meet Marmalade, the little panda who sets off to explore the forest one day and find where he belongs. Along the way, he meets all sorts of animals . . . until he sees he has come full circle and is back home with his mum, which is where he always did belong, of course! Illustrated by Adam Stower, this phenomenal children's book is a celebration of family love, being yourself and finding your place in the world. Marmalade is the perfect story to share with the whole family. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780008305758 • Author: David Walliams, Adam Stower • Publisher: HarperCollins Children’s Books • Format: Hardback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 27.6 x 27.6 x 0.5 cm