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

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

Peter can't sleep. He's too big for his bedroom with his sisters, Flopsy, Mopsy and Cotton-tail. But is he big enough for his own room? 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: 9780241402443• Author: Beatrix Potter• Publisher: Penguin• Format: Hardback• Pages: 16• Dimensions: 16 x 19 x 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

Learning to count is much easier when you do it with friends, and in this book children will find all their favourite characters from Percy’s Park! From one to ten, the pages are packed full with beautiful illustrations, also introducing toddlers to the natural world as they go along.  Based on the bestselling picture books by Nick Butterworth, including One Snowy Night, this simple and fun first concept book is perfect for nature lovers and the very youngest of Percy’s fans!  Percy and his animal friends have delighted readers around the world for over thirty years! Product Information:  • ISBN: 9780008705787 • Author: HarperCollins • Publisher: Nick Butterworth • Format:  Paperback • Pages: 24 • Dimensions: 21.6 x 21.6cm

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

Cinderella loves to dance, so when a special invitation comes to the Prince's Ball, she can't wait! But will poor Cinders get to swap her broom for a ball-gown and dance the night away? Product Information: ISBN: 9781788813372 Author: Stephanie Stansbie Publisher: Little Tiger Format: Paperback Dimensions: 28 x 24.5cm

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

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

A tender tale to remind the youngest of children that Mommy always comes back. “I want my mommy “ Three baby owls awake one night to find their mother gone, and they can’t help but wonder where she is. What is she doing? When will she be back? What scary things move all around them? Product Information: • ISBN: 9781406359060 • Author: Martin Waddell • Publisher: Walker Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 23.5 x 28.0  x 0.4cm

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

Babies and toddlers will love exploring the fuzzy, bumpy and fluffy tactile patches, as well as spotting the little white mouse in this colourful board book. There's lots to look at and talk about, which will help to develop language, as well as sensory development. Product Information:  • ISBN: 9781803704531 • Author: Rachel Wells • Publisher: Usborne Publishing Limited • Format: Boardbook • Pages: 10 • Dimensions: 16.5 x 2 x 16.5cm

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

Crazy creatures from prehistoric lands in this bonkers book of mixed-up dinosaurs, from bestselling, award-winning illustrator, Axel Scheffler! What do you get if you cross a mighty Tyrannosaurus rex with a fearsome Triceratops? It's a Tyrannotops, of course! And how about a giant Diplodocus with a soaring Pterodactyl? Why, that's a Diplodactyl! With over 121 possible prehistoric creations, silly names and strange noises to make you giggle, this new Flip Flap book is perfect for preschoolers and ideal for dinosaur fans. With a hilarious rhyming text and brilliant artwork from the illustrator of The Gruffalo and the Pip and Posy series, Axel Scheffler, simply flip the pages to create some seriously silly mixed-up dinosaurs! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781788003315 • Author: Axel Scheffler • Publisher: Nosy Crow Ltd • Format: Board Book • Pages: 28 • Dimensions: 25.7 x 19.3 x 1.6cm

Kipper has one, two, three, four, five, six favourite toys. But he's worried.  Someone or something has been nibbling a hole in his toybox. What can it be? And are his toys safe? If you look very closely at the pictures you might just spot the answer! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781444936971 • Author: Mick Inkpen • Publisher: Hodder Children’s Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 25.4 x 22.86 x 0.51 cm

A Wipe Clean Learning Book from Roger Priddy, Wipe Clean Workbook First Grammar introduces young learners to essential grammar skills for Key Stage 1. With twenty-six pages full of activities, this spiral-bound interactive workbook will help children aged 5 and over feel confident at school. This series makes early learning fun for KS1 children and the exercises inside encourage the development of many first skills such as pen control, hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills and drawing. Children can build their literacy skills with this workbook packed with tracing, writing and drawing activities that focus on grammar and punctuation. There’s even a page dedicated to common grammar mistakes for kids to avoid. The book also features a mix of illustrations and photographs of familiar everyday objects, and a friendly blackbird character to provide prompts and support whilst children work through the book. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781783415571 • Author: Priddy Books & Roger Priddy • Publisher: Macmillan Distribution Limited • Pages: 26 • Format: Paperback • Dimensions: 28.1 x 22.9 x 2 cm

Learning the colours of the rainbow is much easier when you do it with friends, and in this book children will find all their favourite characters from Percy’s Park!  Based on the bestselling picture books by Nick Butterworth, including After the Storm and One Snowy Night, this simple and fun first concept book is perfect for nature lovers and the very youngest of Percy’s fans! Percy and his animal friends have delighted readers around the world for over thirty years! Product Information:  • ISBN: 9780008705794 • Author: HarperCollins • Publisher: Nick Butterworth • Format:  Paperback • Pages: 24 • Dimensions: 21.6 x 21.6cm

Teaching your child how to hold and use a pen is a key skill that you can encourage with this wipe-clean workbook. On each page there is a simple activity to do, and the exercises build in complexity throughout the book.  With bright images to engage and encourage, this early-learning workbook will support your child as they prepare for school. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781783416011 • Author: Priddy Books & Roger Priddy • Publisher: Macmillan Distribution Limited • Pages: 26 • Format: Paperback • Dimensions: 28.2 x 22.8 x 1.8 cm

'Who's in the loo? There's a very long queue. Is it an elephant having a poo?' If your house has many occupants, then this witty rhyme from the irreverent and observant pen of Jeanne Willis will resonate profoundly. Adrian Reynolds's exuberant illustrations highlight the fun! Product Information:  • ISBN: 9781839135422 • Author: Jeanne Willis • Publisher: Andersen Press • Format:  Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 23.5 x 0.64 x 27.31 cm