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Growing up is an adventure-and sometimes even the bravest young adventurers need a little help! The First Steps series is a great way to prepare children for change and reinforce good habits as they acquire new key life skills. Each book is written with patience, sensitivity and expertise, and perfectly crafted to engage, educate, and inspire. In I Don't Need a Dummy, kids can join Diego the dinosaur as he learns how to leave his dummy behind, without tears or tantrums! In following Diego's story, children can learn why they don't need their dummy and help them feel more confident about giving it up. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781398862821 • Author: Claire Philip & Yenna Mariana • Publisher: Arcturus Publishing • Format: Paperback

In this heartfelt picture book, children join Tiger as she learns the importance of thinking of others. Being kind is a way of behaving that is part of being a happy child. But it is not easy being kind all the time, and what does being kind actually mean? My Kind Book helps children discover ways to be kind and how to deal with times when they feel grumpy and hurtful. By following Tiger on her journey, children will begin to learn how to be helpful, respectful, and polite-and why these things are important. The book also looks at what it means to be unkind, and help children cope with negative emotions. Developed in consultation with a mental health professional Clare Arnold, CAMHS, My King Book equips young children with the insight and vocabulary they need to express, anticipate, and navigate their feelings. Perfect for children aged 3+. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781398850118 • Author: Honor Head & Sarah Ward • Publisher: Arcturus Publishing • Format: Paperback

Delightful and witty, this is a simple story of mistaken identity! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781529533613 • Author: Petr Horacek • Publisher: Walker Books Ltd • Format: Paperback • Pages: 40 • Dimensions: 25.3 x 23 cm

A moving storybook about the companionship that exists between a little girl and her charmingly domesticated imaginary dragon. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781529533675 • Author: Bob Graham • Publisher: Walker Books Ltd • Format: Paperback • Pages: 40 • Dimensions: 26.5 x 22.8 cm

In this picture book, children can go on a heartfelt journey with Fox as he explores his feelings of envy and learns about fairness. Whether it's from wanting someone else's toys, navigating friendships, or sharing attention with siblings, feeling jealous can be very scary for young children, who may feel out-of-control and anxious. By following sweet Fox as he experiences feeling of jealousy, My Jealous Book helps children understand while they feel the way they do and how they can make themselves feel better. Feeling jealous is part of growing up, but children need to understand it and how to cope with it. My Jealous Book provides the insight and vocabulary youngsters need to express how they feel and encourages them to talk about their feelings. Perfect for children aged 3+. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781398850125 • Author: Honor Head & Sarah Ward • Publisher: Arcturus Publishing • Format: Paperback

Growing up is an adventure-and sometimes even the bravest young adventurers need a little help! The First Steps series is a great way to prepare children for change and reinforce good habits as they acquire new key life skills. Each book is written with patience, sensitivity and expertise, and perfectly crafted to engage, educate, and inspire. InI Can Use My Potty, young readers join Lily the unicorn and her dinosaur friend Kai as they learn to use the potty. This comforting story is written for toddlers, offering a gentle approach to potty training. Lily is initially unsure and nervous of change, but finds encouragement from her dino friend who shares her experience of overcoming the fear of the potty. Together, they explore how to recognize the signs of needing to go, the importance of keeping clean and the excitement of reaching this important milestone!  Product Information: • ISBN: 9781398854796 • Author: Claire Philip & Yenna Mariana • Publisher: Arcturus Publishing • Format: Paperback

A story about a little boy who delights in wearing his mummy's lipstick, celebrating artistic self-expression and being true to yourself. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781529533491 • Author: Laura Dockrill • Publisher: Walker Books Ltd • Format: Paperback • Pages: 40 • Dimensions: 24.8 x 23 cm

Growing up is an adventure-and sometimes even the bravest young adventurers need a little help! The First Steps series is a great way to prepare children for change and reinforce good habits as they acquire new key life skills. Each book is written with patience, sensitivity and expertise, and perfectly crafted to engage, educate, and inspire. I Can Get to Sleep follows Cally the unicorn and her friend Senbi the dinosaur as they get ready for bed. Though their story, kids can learn some helpful routines for sleeping independently, without tears or tantrums. This comforting story is written for toddlers, showing them to confidently approach sleep and bedtime. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781398862838 • Author: Claire Philip & Yenna Mariana • Publisher: Arcturus Publishing • Format: Paperback

Join Bobo the Orangutan on his quest to find the perfect pillow and ensure a good night’s sleep. Bobo is sure one of his jungle friends will be able to help. He plucks a feather here and a tuft of hair there but only causes upset! Bobo is left despondent and still without a pillow. But when Elsie the elephant enthusiastically strokes Bobo and wraps him up in her trunk in an effort to play, Bobo gets very upset indeed. Will Bobo and Elsie both learn and important lesson about asking permission?  Beautifully illustrated, QED’s Storytime series introduces young children to the pleasures of reading and sharing stories. Featuring charming animal and human characters, the books explore important social and emotional themes like friendship, gratitude, perseverance and overcoming fears. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781802421958 • Author: Donna David & Laura Watkins • Publisher: Quarto Publishing UK • Format: Paperback • Pages: 24 • Dimensions: 27.4 x 24.9 x 0.6 cm

In this heartfelt picture book, children can go on a heroic journey with Koala as learns to make sense of and deal with sadness. Young children can feel sad for many reasons, but may not have the language to express how they feel. This charmingly illustrated, empathetically written book takes children on a supporting and reassuring journey with cute Koala as she experiences feelings of sadness. Alongside Koala, children learn to recognize their feelings and discover ways to make themselves feel better. My Sad Book provides the insight and vocabulary youngsters need to express how they feel and encourages them to talk about their feelings. With heartwarming, full-colour illustrations by Sara Ward, this book is perfect for children aged 3+. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781398850156 • Author: Honor Head & Sarah Ward • Publisher: Arcturus Publishing • Format: Paperback

The mission into space is about to commence! Hisssssss goes the sound of the rockets. 5... 4... 3... 2... 1... Snakes blast into outer space. they spin around planets and give stars a chase. This colourful crew of snakes explores stars and planets on a fabuloussss adventure with accessible, fun, sibilant text. Brimming with rocket ships and planets, this outer space adventure is a fun read-aloud as whimsical and charming as its companions, Snakes on a Train and Snakes on the Job. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781529533460 • Author: Kathryn Dennis • Publisher: Walker Books Ltd • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 21.4 x 21.4 x 0.3 cm

An official lift-the-flap box set for two of the most-watched shows on CBeebies! Featuring five fun lift-the-flap books, this gift set guides early learners to recognise numbers up to 100 and practise and develop their mathematic skills with the Numberblocks, and to recognise letters A to Z, use phonics skills to read and build words, and match words to pictures with the Alphablocks. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781782269960 • Author: Sweet Cherry Publishing • Publisher: Sweet Cherry Publishing • Format: Box Set • Pages: 80 • Dimensions: 22 x 26.2 x 6 cm

Wham-a-hammer, bam-a-slamma! The construction crew is back – but what are they building this time? Product Information: • ISBN: 9781529533521 • Author: Sally Sutton • Publisher: Walker Books Ltd • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 24 x 23 cm

It’s fun to watch the road being built in this noisy, action-packed picture book! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781529533545 • Author: Sally Sutton • Publisher: Walker Books Ltd • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 24 x 23 cm

Growing up is an adventure-and sometimes even the bravest young adventurers need a little help! The First Steps series is a great way to prepare children for change and reinforce good habits as they acquire new key life skills. Each book is written with patience, sensitivity and expertise, and perfectly crafted to engage, educate, and inspire. In I Can Brush My Teeth, young readers join Sam the stegosaurs and his friend Oona the unicorn as they learn how to brush their teeth. This comforting story is written for toddlers, offering a fun approach to oral hygiene. Together, Sam and Oona choose their very own toothbrushes, learn how to brush their teeth in a circular motion, and find out the importance of keeping their teeth healthy and strong. They soon get into the habit and discover that brushing teeth is a normal part of the day. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781398854802 • Author: Claire Philip & Yenna Mariana • Publisher: Arcturus Publishing • Format: Paperback

Theo Turtle needs a goodnight kiss before he goes to sleep, but where has Mama gone? Visit all the animals with Theo as he goes in search of his goodnight kiss! The Goodnight Kiss is a sweet and heartwarming padded board book that follows Theo Turtle on a gentle adventure through the woods and meadows, searching for his Mama to give him the perfect goodnight kiss. As Theo travels, he encounters peaceful forest animal families and calming landscapes, all while yearning for the comfort of his Mama's kiss before bedtime. This beautifully illustrated story, with its soft pastel artwork, creates a soothing atmosphere, perfect for winding down before sleep. Ideal for toddlers and preschoolers, The Goodnight Kiss provides a tender and loving way to end the day, helping children feel safe, loved, and ready for a peaceful night's rest. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780655239147 • Author: Shelley Cox • Publisher: Lake Press • Format: Paperback • Pages: 22 • Dimensions: 18 x 18.3 x 1.8 cm

A heart-warming picture book following an inquisitive hare as he discovers that the best place in the world is always with the people you love. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781529533606 • Author: Petr Horacek • Publisher: Walker Books Ltd • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 25.3 x 23 cm

Get creative with the Colourblocks! Packed full of exciting activities and cool colouring scenes, little artists will love exploring Colourland with this book and pens set. From search-and-find scenes to dotty doodles, children can learn, play and make their mark with this arty kit. Includes 12 colourful pens… and lots of Colourblocks fun! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781836891352 • Author: Sweet Cherry Publishing • Publisher: Sweet Cherry Publishing • Format: Box Set

In this heartfelt picture book, children can go on a heroic journey with Bunny as he learns to face his fears. Learning how to be brave helps your child to build self-esteem, resilience and self-confidence. This empathetically written book takes children on an uplifting journey with Bunny as he overcomes his anxieties like starting a new school, trying new hobbies, and making friends. Developed in consultation with a mental health professional Clare Arnold, CAMHS, My Brave Book equips young children with the insight and vocabulary they need to express, anticipate, and navigate their feelings. Perfect for children aged 3+. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781398850101 • Author: Honor Head & Sarah Ward • Publisher: Arcturus Publishing • Format: Paperback

Small children who like big machines that go - and things that grow - will love this ode to farm equipment from the team behind the Roadworks series.  Product Information: • ISBN: 9781529533538 • Author: Sally Sutton • Publisher: Walker Books Ltd • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 24 x 23 cm