3 for £5 Mix & Match Kids Picture Books

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

Set to an upbeat seaside rhythm by Lily Murray and brought to life by Sam Caldwell’s vibrant artwork, Sheldon's New Shell is a fun, rhyming picture book that combines a gentle story with real-life ecological issues that affect animals around the world. Sheldon the hermit crab needs a new home, so it’s time for him to scour the beach and look for the perfect shell. However, the only thing he can find is rubbish! There are plastic bottles and tin cans littered everywhere. It’s a good job he has his fellow beach-side animal friends to help, as well as one little girl who is determined to clean up his environment for good. Plastic bottles and other rubbish are huge threats to marine life. Sheldon's New Shell is published in partnership with the successful environmental charity, Surfers Against Sewage, which is dedicated to the protection of our oceans. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781780558301 • Author: Lily Murray  • Publisher: Michael O'Mara • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 25 x 24.5cm

Join Bluey for a fun day at the beach in this first picture book story from the new hit animation! Bluey, Bingo, Mum and Dad are at the beach. While Mum is off for a walk, Bluey discovers a beautiful shell and runs to catch up with her. What will she discover along the way in her first solo adventure? This new Bluey picture book is perfect for sharing with Bluey fans at storytime and bedtime.  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780241550717 • Author: Bluey • Publisher:  Ladybird • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  32 • Dimensions:  18.2 x 1.8 x 18.7 cm

Embark on a prehistoric journey with this picture book of fun stories and incredible facts about dinosaurs. Introducing A Dinosaur's Day: Diplodocus Finds Its Family - a story time adventure that teaches kids exciting facts about dinosaurs. Go on an adventure with a baby diplodocus as it dodges predators, seeks out yummy plants to eat, and follows its family. Packed with beautiful pictures and compelling facts, this dinosaur book can help children aged 3-5 to learn about the diplodocus species through images, pronunciation guides, and amazing facts and figures. Little dinosaur lovers can join Diplodocus on a quest to find its family in the mighty Jurassic world. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241538494 • Author: Elizabeth Gilbert Bedia & Marie Bollmann • Publisher: Penguin DK (Dorling Kindersley) • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 24 x 24 x 0.4 cm

The cheeky little gingerbread man is having so much fun! He scurries away from Mr and Mrs Baker and all the hungry animals, but then he meets a crafty fox... Will the gingerbread man meet a sticky end?                     My First Fairytales are a magical introduction to the well-loved stories that are a key part of every childhood. With fresh and fun illustrations, these simple re-tellings of classic fairy tales make a perfect read for young and old alike! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781848957084 • Author: Mara Alperin • Publisher: Little Tiger Press • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 28 x 24.5 x 0.3cm

Have you heard of the worry monsters? They eat your worries and make them disappear! Children will love this funny story featuring the friendly worry monsters, designed to help children talk about their fears. Lara Ede’s bright, friendly illustrations will engage them as they read. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781836421009 • Author: Rosie Greening • Publisher: Make Believe Ideas • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32

A delightful picture book for little ones, that follows Bear and Bird and shows children that school is nothing to be scared of. Meet Bear and his best friend Bird, as they face their first day at school. They can be shy when meeting new people and worry they won’t fit in. Will their classmates like them? Is school really as scary as it seems? With captivating illustrations by popular artist Jonny Lambert, and a delightful rhyming narrative, this picture book is sure to enchant its little readers and ease any first day nerves they might have. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241655399 • Author: Jonny Lambert • Publisher: Penguin DK (Dorling Kindersley) • Format: Paperback • Pages: 24

Bluey and Bingo love their mum, and she loves them! They do all sorts of fun (and not as fun) things together, like scooter rides, dancing and reading bedtime stories. Discover all of Chilli's special mum skills in this touching and humorous book. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241692226 • Author: Bluey • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd • Format: Paperback • Pages: 24 • Dimensions: 18.6 x 18.6 x 1.7cm

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

Learn how to turn your frown upside down in a fun and friendly way. Control your worries so your worries don’t control you! A reassuring story to read aloud and share with little worriers. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781801058599 • Author: Sue Lancaster & Kevin Payne • Publisher: Imagine That Publishing Ltd • Format: Paperback

Embark on a prehistoric journey with this picture book of fun stories and incredible facts about dinosaurs. Introducing A Dinosaur's Day: T. rex Meets Its Match - a story time adventure that teaches kids about exciting dinosaur facts. Go on an adventure with T. rex and find out fascinating facts about this dinosaur species through an exciting story. Packed with beautiful pictures and compelling facts, this dinosaur book can help 3-6 year-olds to learn about the Tyrannosaurus rex species through images, pronunciation guides, and amazing facts and figures. Little dinosaur lovers can join this mighty dinosaur on an adventure through the Cretaceous. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241633472 • Author: Elizabeth Gilbert Bedia & Marie Bollmann • Publisher: Penguin DK (Dorling Kindersley) • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 24 x 24 x 0.3 cm

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

This very special Mr Men book is the perfect gift for Father's Day. The Mr Men will help you show your daddy just how much he means to you. From terrific tickles and funny faces which brighten your day, to strong arms when you're feeling tired, daddies are funny, silly, strong and cool - lots of the Mr Men rolled into one! Children can also add their own words to the story to make it a really personal gift. The perfect book for your daddy's birthday, a new father, Father's Day, or for giving and sharing any time you want to say I love you, too.   Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781405297813 • Author:   Roger Hargreaves & Adam Hargreaves • Publisher:  HarperCollins Publishers • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  32 • Dimensions:  25 x 23 x 0.7 cm

Bear, with the help of his best friend, Bird, has decided he wants to learn how to ride a bike. But Bear usually walks everywhere so he needs to learn how to persevere at something that he doesn't get right the first time. With captivating and comical illustrations by the popular artist Jonny Lambert, and a delightful rhyming narrative, this book is sure to enchant its little readers and show by example the importance of perseverance. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241655405 • Author: Jonny Lambert • Publisher: Penguin DK (Dorling Kindersley) • Format: Paperback • Pages: 24

Elmer is different. Elmer is patchwork. The grey elephants all love him, but he soon starts to wonder what it would be like to be just the same as them...  Full of colour, wisdom and pathos, little readers will love this classic tale at bedtime. Product Information:  • ISBN:  9781839133909 • Author: David McKee • Publisher:  Andersen Press • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  32 • Dimensions:  27.7 x 25 x 0.4 cm

Peppa and her family are having a picnic! What tasty treats will they take with them..?  Product Information:  • ISBN:  9780241642207 • Author:  Peppa Pig • Publisher:  Ladybird • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  24 • Dimensions:  21 x 21 x 0.8 cm

It's Mr Large's birthday and Mrs Large has prepared him a meal, as they're going to celebrate with a quiet night in. But as usual in the Large household, things don't go to plan, and Mr and Mrs Large fall asleep on the sofa! So the little Larges sneak off to bed with all the lovingly prepared food... Product Information: • ISBN: 9781844285273 • Author: Jill Murphy • Publisher: Walker Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 21.5 x 26 x 0.4cm

Look, learn and share words about school with this fun first-word book for toddlers. Every double-page spread has a different theme relating to school life 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:  9781789895094 • Author:  Ailie Busby • Publisher:  Miles Kelly • Format:  Paperback • Pages:  24 • Dimensions:  28 x 24.5 x 0.4 cm

Embark on a prehistoric journey with this picture book of fun stories and incredible facts about dinosaurs. Introducing A Dinosaur’s Day: Stegosaurus Makes Its Way Home - a storytime adventure that teaches kids about exciting dinosaur facts. Packed with beautiful pictures and compelling facts, this dinosaur book teaches 3-6 year olds about the stegosaurus species through images, pronunciation guides, and amazing facts and figures. Little dinosaur lovers can join a young Stegosaurus as it wanders through its Jurassic home, gets lost, and munches her way back to her herd. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241636695 • Author: Elizabeth Gilbert Bedia & Marie Bollmann • Publisher: Penguin DK (Dorling Kindersley) • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 24 x 24 x 0.4 cm

A charming collection of well-loved rhymes, including Row, Row, Row Your Boat and many more! With adorable illustrations to delight children and adults alike. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781785981739 • Author: Dawn Machell • Publisher: Make Believe Ideas • Format: Paperback • Pages: 24 • Dimensions: 26.5 x 26 x 0.3cm