Children's Books

Four hilarious capers by the inimitable Allan Ahlberg, now in one bumper volume! Ideal for early readers, with lively illustrations by Katharine McEwen. The Man Who Wore All His Clothes, Winner of the Red House Children's Book Award, is joined for the first time by The Woman Who Won Things, The Children Who Smelled a Rat and The Cat Who Got Carried Away in this brilliantly funny quartet of early readers by the internationally acclaimed Allan Ahlberg. One morning Mr Gaskitt puts on all his clothes, Mrs Gaskitt picks up a robber in her taxi, Gus and Gloria have trouble with a teacher, Horace the cat goes to a friend's house to watch TV ... and the car radio gets things wrong. What follows is an action-packed, swift-paced and farcical romp as the plots of each family member interweave, ending in a thrilling car chase with Mr Gaskitt saving the day. And that's just the first story... Product Information: • ISBN: 9781529533064 • Author: Allan Ahlberg • Publisher: Walker Books Ltd • Format: Paperback

Share in fifty years of a really remarkable cat… The classic picture book story of a very forgetful cat, her family, and a very exciting adventure is the perfect gift for families, boys, girls, and anyone who has ever known or loved a cat. Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780007171347 • Author:  Judith Kerr • Publisher:  HarperCollins Publishers • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  40 • Dimensions:  27.9 x 21.7 x 0.4 cm

Book Fifteen of the hilarious, bestselling Tom Gates series, written by the brilliantly talented Liz Pichon! What’s that? A monster? How has this scary beast escaped into Tom’s sort-of-normal world? Maybe it’s one of his doodles, or is it Delia on a rampage? Or is it Mr Fullerman at full moon?  All will be revealed in this book…  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781407179872 • Author:  Liz Pichon • Publisher:  Scholastic • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  256 • Dimensions:  15.4 x 1.8 x 19 cm

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 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

Get ready to ride the Jungle Cruise with Mickey Mouse, get spooked at the Haunted Mansion with Goofy, and sample delicious popcorn with Donald Duck! With over 90 images to colour, this beautiful book really does bring the magic of Disneyland in California to life! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781838523657 • Author: Igloo Books • Publisher: Autumn • Format: Paperback • Pages: 96 • Dimensions: 29.5 x 21 x 1.2 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

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

Oh no! It's the Spring Party today!  The animals tiptoe past with party cakes and wobbling plates until SOMEONE makes a VERY loud noise...  Uh-oh!  Have they woken the bear? Product Information: ISBN: 9781848697546 Author: Steve Smallman Publisher: Little Tiger Press Format: Paperback Pages: 32 Dimensions: 27.9 x 26 x 0.2cm

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

Frog has been asleep all winter and now he is on his way back home. But, when he gets there, what does he see - a huge pond monster with enormous claws. Will Frog ever be able to swim in his pond again? And will he and his friends find out who the pond monster really is? Product Information: • ISBN: 9781788814577 • Author: M. Christina Butler  • Publisher: Little Tiger Press • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 27.7 x 24.6 x 0.4cm

A timeless classic about Sophie and her extraordinary teatime guest, a story that is enjoyed and beloved by generations of children! Now an award-winning animation. The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don't expect to see at the door is a big furry, stripy tiger! This warm and funny picture book story is perfect for reading aloud, or for small children to read to themselves time and again.  The magic begins at teatime!  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780007215997 • Author:  Judith Kerr • Publisher:  Harper Collins Children’s Books • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  32 • Dimensions:  28 x 0.4 x 22 cm

The Mr Men and Little Miss are celebrating Diwali! The five-day festival of lights is celebrated by millions of people across the world and the Mr Men and Little Miss can't wait to join in. They're busy cleaning their homes, creating Rangolis, lighting lamps and enjoying all the festivities, including large feasts that Mr Greedy is particularly looking forward to. It's going to be a busy five days of light and laughter!  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781405299374 • Author:   Roger Hargreaves & Adam Hargreaves • Publisher:  HarperCollins Publishers • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  32 • Dimensions:  25 x 23 x 0.7 cm

A sweet story about hope and happiness, perfect for any time of the year! Let's paint a rainbow together! From yellow for happiness to purple for sadness, each colour shows a different way we can feel. So, whether your day is sunny, messy, exciting, or a little bit scary, this joyful book is the perfect way to share hope with everyone around you.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781800225756 • Author:  Igloo Books • Publisher:  Bonnier Books Ltd • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  24 • Dimensions:  25 x 25 x 0.3 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

For little ones who love Barbie, this colouring book is a great way to exercise their creativity and bring the scenes to life. Ideal for long journeys or travelling, this book is a great way to keep little ones engaged and busy. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781788243261 • Author: Alligator Books • Publisher: Alligator Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 24 • Dimensions: 29.7 x 21 cm

For little ones who love Barbie, this sticker book is a great way to exercise their creativity and bring the scenes to life. With lots of reusable stickers inside, this book is ideal for long journeys or travelling. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781788243292 • Author: Alligator Books • Publisher: Alligator Books • Format: Paperback • Dimensions: 15cm x 10cm

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