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

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

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

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

Do you need cuddles, cheer up hugs or snuggle times to share? Then Cuddle Bear is made for you - A hug-you-happy Bear! From Claire Freedman (author of Aliens Love Underpants) comes Cuddle Bear - an unforgettable hero who loves to cuddle everyone! A gorgeous story that's beautifully illustrated, this delightful picture book is perfect for snuggling up with together at bedtime. Product Information: ISBN: 9781788817967 Author: Claire Freedman Publisher: Little Tiger Press Format: Paperback Pages: 32 Dimensions: 26 x 26 x 0.4cm

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 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

An engaging storybook and toy in one activity kit!  My Busy Books offer full-page illustrations, a story, figurines, and a playmat that bring the characters to life and ignite your child's imagination. Including all you know need for hours of fun, this is perfect for fans of the Nickelodeon series. Product Information: • ISBN: 9782764330890 • Author: Phidal Publishing • Publisher: Phidal Publishing • Format: Hardback • Pages: 10 • Dimensions: 19.2 x 4.0 x 25.3cm

When Mr Underbed keeps him awake at night, shaking the bed and snoring loudly, Jim reaches for his earmuffs... only to get more than he bargained for! One night, as Jim is just about to drop off to sleep, a large, blue, shaggy head pops out from under the mattress and complains about how uncomfortable it is to always sleep on the floor. Jim, being a polite young lad, invites the creature to join him under the duvet but regrets it once Mr Underbed starts to snore loudly. Unable to sleep, Jim opens his wardrobe, drawers, toy chest and curtains and finds that each is home to a different creature and each creature is looking for somewhere comfortable to sleep. Product Information:  • ISBN: 9781839135330 • Author: Chris Riddell  • Publisher: Andersen Press  • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 22.8 x 0.6 x 27.3cm

Two monsters react in a deplorably recognisable and unwelcoming way when a strange third monster arrives in their idyll by the sea. The alien says that his homeland was destroyed by an earthquake, and he needs a place to live - and he offers to make himself useful to them if the two monsters let him stay. Having originally told him to go, they rethink, and make him do lots of necessary land clearing that they had been too lazy to do themselves. Once he has done it, the horrible pair do tell him to go, and then watch in amazement as he dances back to his boat. The clever stranger has built himself his own personal little island with the earth and plants they told him to clear away. Product Information:  • ISBN: 9781839135378 • Author: David Mckee • Publisher: Andersen Press • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions:  20 x 0.3 x 23.1

Join Superpoop, everyone's favourite pooperhero as he faces his biggest challenge yet... Since joining the League of Superheroes, Superpoop has been single-handedly dealing with the town's toilet trouble. But when the mayor tasks him with protecting the museum's priceless Egyptian Golden Toilet Brush, Superpoop decides it's finally time to find a sidekick to help with these messy jobs. Superpoop puts the call out for a solid, smell-proof companion who isn't afraid of the dirty work. Will he ever find the perfect number two, or will he forever battle the city drains alone?  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781444964134 • Author:  Sam Harper • Publisher:  Hachette Children's Group • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  30 • Dimensions:  24.9 x 25. x 0.4 cm

Are you a bear considering keeping your very own bees? Can't get enough of delicious honey? Then this is the book for you! With invaluable tips such as how to make a tiny crown for your queen bee, you can become a master beekeeper in no time! Learn how to care for your new buzzy friends in easy-to-follow steps - but don't forget to absolutely never hug the bees. Product Information:  • ISBN: 9781839135255 • Author: Pip Cornell  • Publisher: Andersen Press  • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 24.6 x 0.8 x 28.7cm

With sing-along song from David Gibb, Lollies Award-winning Michelle Robinson's busy story based on the tongue-twister is bursting with trucks, doggie drivers, vehicles and colour! Red Lorry and Yellow Lorry must get to the construction site, but they have a snow-drift, a breakdown and a speeding tractor to contend with along the way... Red Lorry, Yellow Lorry: which one would you drive? Jam-packed with lorries, trucks, cars, motorbikes and all kinds of vehicles! Sing along with a QR code link to the official Red Lorry, Yellow Lorry song by David Gibb! Product Information:  • ISBN: 9781839135439 • Author: Jeanne Willis • Publisher: 32 • Format:  Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 26 x 25 x 0.5 cm

Leaving Toy School for his new home, Bob the Bear thinks he knows all there is to being loved and cuddled. But in the end it is a surprising and unusual talent that helps him most of all… Product Information:  • ISBN: 9781839135279 • Author: Michael Rosen • Publisher: Andersen Press  • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 24 x 0.5 x 27.9cm

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

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

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

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

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