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Polly Dunbar
A penguin turns out to be the perfect present in this beautiful 10th anniversary edition of an award-winning classic.
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Eoin McLaughlin
Tiger was feeling sleepy. As sleepy as sleepy can be. So sleepy only one thing could help… Crocodile was feeling sleepy. As sleepy as sleepy can be. So sleepy only…
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Raymond Antrobus
This tale will delight kids with deafness and all children learning to navigate their world.
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Michael Morpurgo
When he lands a starring role in the school Christmas play of The Owl and the Pussycat, Michael is over the moon. He’s going to be Owl - Too-wit-too-woo! When…
Fresh, spare illustrations bring whimsy to this quirky new tale from a rising talent in which a silent Penguin turns marvelously eloquent and a bossy little boy receives his comeuppance…
A very funny story of jealousy and love between a cat and a new family member.
‘Tender, funny, sometimes heartbreaking snapshots of motherhood.’ - Shappi Khorsandi
Fantastically funny, wise and charming motherhood sketches from award-winning illustrator Polly Dunbar.
‘Go away, I’m busy writing about the beauty…
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The acclaimed Polly Dunbar (Penguin, Tilly and Friends) offers, through a lively, read-aloud story, a meditative and effective way to calm the toddler tantrum.
Every toddler feels frustrated sometimes, every…
Originally published by Walker Books Ltd, in London, England, 2020.
Everybody needs to be hugged!
A charming gift edition of the new tale from the creators of the bestselling While We Can’t Hug!
Is Little Bear ignoring his friends when they say hi, or is something else going on? A discovery opens new doors in a tale that will delight kids with deafness…
A true story of first love and first-night nerves.
From the team behind the bestselling The Hug, a heart-warming picture book that shows us ways to be affectionate while social distancing.
June Crebbin
A lively and engaging Starters title for beginner readers illustrated by acclaimed picture book artist Polly Dunbar, with a friendly text and stylish two-colour illustrations.
Amy Hest
What could be more endearing than the bond between a baby and a puppy? A sweet and spirited tale from two picture-book masters. Full color. 11 x 9 ½.
They’ve never met, they terrify most, they live poles apart, but when they do meet, they find exactly what they’ve been waiting for. And it’s rainbows and rockets when they…
A beautiful book about managing anger from the bestselling creators of While We Can’t Hug.
With over A QUARTER OF A MILLION copies sold in the series, everyone's favourite Hedgehog and Tortoise are BACK with the message that Christmas is about being with the ones…
Michael Rosen
From two of the biggest names in children’s publishing, this is an inspiring guide to wordplay for young readers, their parents and teachers. I’m ready for spaghetti Will you getti…
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From the team behind the bestselling The Hug, a heart-warming board book that shows us ways to be affectionate while social distancing.
A charming and touching new tale from the creators of the bestselling While We Can’t Hug!
David Almond
Join a father and daughter as they find their wings together and take to the skies in this funny, tender tale from the master of contemporary storytelling.
Everyone’s favourite (socially distanced) characters return to help us through this challenging period. Hedgehog is waiting for his friend Tortoise to wake up. Tortoise begins to stir - the one…
Everyone's favourite Hedgehog and Tortoise are back with the message that Christmas is about being with the ones you love.
A picture book to fall in love with this Valentine’s Day.
Hedgehog was feeling sad. As sad as a hedgehog can feel. So sad only one thing could help… Tortoise was feeling sad. As sad as a hedgehog can feel. So…
There were so many things that Tortoise wanted to do. So many games to play and rocks to climb. Oops. Tortoise was stuck. Being stuck made Tortoise cross. Tortoise is…
Margaret Mahy
New edition of a classic tale from one of the 20th century’s bestselling children’s authors.
"Fizzing with rhythm, energy, and laughter, this ... introduction to poetry celebrates the day-to-day routines of early childhood. From the rise-and-shine exuberance of 'Up, up, uppity-up!' to the sweet lull…
More than 60 poems by such beloved writers as Margaret Wise Brown, Langston Hughes, and A.A. Milne are collected in this volume that captures a very young child’s intense delight…
This illustrated wordless version of the poem The Owl and the Pussycat by Edward Lear is told through the beautiful artwork of award-winning illustrator Polly Dunbar.
