Picture book
Spot looks for his friends behind various objects as they play hide-and-seek.
"Trash Truck is back in this second installment of the bestselling picture book series, and he's brought along his friends Donny and Walter! Donny and Walter were creatures of habit. They did the same thing every day. These friends were an unstoppable duo....
Bringing up Old Tom is hard work, so Angela is thrilled when she wins a luxury holiday - even though it means leaving Old Tom at home. Or so she thinks. Join Old Tom and Angela on their hilarious journey around the world.
There's so much for Maisy and her friends to discover in the museum: collections of old toys, dinosaurs, cars, costumes - even a large mammoth, a favourite of Eddie's.
Meet all kinds of busy farm machines and discover the jobs they do. With fun illustrations of tractors, ploughs, planters and combines, there's lots to explore on every page.
"Hop on board for a hay ride of fun, with four favourite sheepish nursery rhymes"--Back cover.
Meet green-hoofed Giraffe, unstoppable creator of the most magnificent garden. But when he injures his neck, will all his hard work go to ruin? Not if Giraffe Junior has anything to do with it! Explore the plantings and smell the roses in this delightful...
"Two turtles, one masquerading as a bear and the other a self-proclaimed bear expert, become friends after a day of bear-adjacent activities."--Publisher.
"Created by Dutch graphic designer Dick Bruna in 1955, Miffy will mark her seventieth birthday in 2025. To celebrate, Thames & Hudson publish Miffy and the Artists--a delightful portrayal of the art that inspired Bruna's own work and that continues to inspire...
"Based on the award-winning TV show, this picture book follows the playful games of two best friends who can't wait to go puddle jumping. But wait - Posy's old boots are too small, so she's got new ones. But Pip is worried that the friends won't be Puddle...
"Touch and feel the adorable jungle babies in this stylish, design-led board book" --
"Introducing textures and providing the child with a tactile reading experience, this book explores a digger, an excavator, a backhoe loader, a cement mixer, and a dumper truck."--Provided by publisher.
"Taronga presents books for wild little learners and explorers! Through the gates there's a chatter and a squeak! What amazing animals will you meet? Join a fun family day out with this lusciously illustrated trip around one of Australia's most iconic places....
"Spots and stripes, fur and spikes! Big and small, short and tall. Every animal is different at the zoo. Discover wonderful animals and learn words to describe their special features in this brightly illustrated introduction to opposites."--Provided by...
"It's PHOTO DAY at monster school--time to mess up your monster hair and dangle your very best bogies from your nose, to get the perfect shot. But as all the monster brothers and sisters line up for pictures, one little monster realizes . . . she's the only...
"One day, a child meets a little bird and feeds it some breakfast. The next day, the little bird comes back with two pink-tailed mice, and the next day they are joined by four squirrels and then eight kind-eyed wolves and then sixteen elephants until...
"Friends and family come together to celebrate the arrival of spring and the triumph of goodness and love over evil in Holi, the Festival of Colours"--Provided by publisher.
"Because she's a cat, Brenda needs help with things like getting dressed, table manners and trampolining! Brenda is just a cat, so she isn't good at hairstyles or getting dressed or good table manners... and her handwriting is terrible! Luckily she has one...
"Jenny Peckles lays eggs with speckles. Featherly Botts lays eggs with spots. Sally McSquawk lays eggs that can TALK?! Hang on a minute ...Down on Old Worrall's Farm, the hens are laying their eggs ... and FAKING spots, stripes, sparkles and speckles. Why?...
"When three mysterious visitors from "Europe" crash-land in Mr. Li's field, he does what any good host would: he invites them back to his farmhouse and offers to help fix up their "car". No, there's nothing strange about these guests at all. Just like other...
"Get ready for a shot of pure counting fun, as twenty very busy bears attempt to spring clean their cottage after winter hibernation. Spring is here and it's time to TIDY ... but are these silly bears up to the task?"--Publisher.
"Peppa and her friends are imagining a dragon! What do you think it will look like? Join in and touch the dragon's flappy wings, bumpy spines and shiny tail"--Publisher.
"Author Waka T. Brown and artist Yuko Jones join forces for this picture book about a young girl who learns to appreciate life's imperfections when her grandmother teachers her about the Japanese art form kintsugi. Miki Amelia Masuda liked everything in her...
"Black hair has been telling stories for generations, from ponytails of ancient tribes and Nubian vibes to corn rows that mapped paths to freedom for enslaved Africans. There have been stories about dance with styles that twist and swoop and the sweetest...
"A soothing bedtime story about baby animals being tucked into bed and kissed good night, Sleepy Snuggles is a bedtime classic in the making for fans of I Love You Like No Otter and If Animals Kissed Good Night."--Publisher.
"It's springtime and Stick Man and his family are going on an egg hunt together. Can you help them find the colourful eggs? Lift the flaps to search with the Stick family and find the missing eggs!"--Publisher.
"Spend an entire day with a charming farm family--and discover all the things that happen there from morning to night"--
"Big Hedgehog and Little Hedgehog awaken from hibernation Doing the same thing over and over again is very important for young children because it helps them to learn and develop, and it gives them a sense of security when they engage with the familiar. Again!...
"Have you ever had a day when you just hate EVERYTHING? You have? Well, what if you had a friend who helped you to work out that rather than hating everything, you LOVED everything instead? Sounds good, right? Well, THIS book is THAT friend so you might want...
Touch and Explore is a multisensory series created to encourage hands-on play and learning. Encouraging young readers to touch the textured animal pictures there is so much to discover in this pet adventure.
"Counting, patterns, taking turns...everything little diggers, monster trucks, and tractors love to do at school! These exciting activities will resonate with the littlest of readers who eagerly embrace each new day of learning and will help prepare those who...
"Pip is an adorable, roly-poly little panda, who's playful and curious. Mama explains to him how he will grow, just like the world around them."--Provided by publisher.
"In the chill of night, at the scene of a crime... like a streak of light, he arrives just in time! Spider-Man, Spider-Man! Presents a CD and illustrated text of the Spider-Man theme song."--Provided by publisher.
"In this utterly enchanting and unexpected tale from international picture book star Beatrice Alemagna, a childhood mishap is the occasion for growth and self-reflection. When a little girl falls on the street, scraping her knee, her father tells her not to...
"Arthur finds his role as director of the Thanksgiving play a difficult one, especially since no one will agree to play the turkey."--Provided by publisher.
"Arthur has to write a story as a homework assignment and keeps changing his idea of what to write as he talks to his friends."--Provided by publisher.
"Arthur's new puppy causes problems when it tears the living room apart, wets on everything, and refuses to wear a leash. Arthur the aardvark teaches his new puppy a few basic manners."--Provided by publisher.
"Arthur, tired of being the only one in his class who still has all his baby teeth, waits impatiently for his loose tooth to fall out."--Provided by publisher.
"Sam wakes up in a strange fairytale land of small folk and talking animals, with no idea where he is. How will he get home? "Take the yellow road" says The-One-Who-Knows-Everything. Equipped with a very useful backpack and an optimistic attitude, Sam travels...
"I'm Lucky to Have My Parents is a story about family, from the perspective of a small child whose parents have gotten divorced and remarried. This story reminds children that their parents love them, that they should talk about how they feel, and that they...
"Meet Chick. Chick likes running around in the sunshine, squabbling with her sisters and pecking tasty treats with her pointy beak. And she loves to CLUCK CLUCK CLUCK. But Chick has a secret . . . Before she could do ANY of these things, she was just one of a...
"Join a lovable pack of pups as they hop, skip, and play their way through the joys of springtime"--Provided by publisher.
"When Unicorn gets hired at Agent Goat's detective agency, he is so excited! He's ready to be a detective--even if he has no actual experience. How hard can it be? Before long, he'll discover there's more to being a secret agent than he thought."--Publisher.
"Combines playful text with inventive artwork to encourage readers to celebrate the magic of discovering their very own song in the world around them and singing it."--Provided by publisher.
"Push, pull, and slide the scenes to visit the busy bookstore! with a gentle rhyming story and plenty to spot, this sturdy board book is perfect for playing and learning"--Back cover.
"When a vegetarian vampire moves into his dream castle, he soon discovers he has an unwanted house guest . . . Colin's new castle is perfect in every way - apart from the duck. The duck pops up when Colin's in the bath. When he's watching telly. When he's on...
"Very hungry Lion meets a young gazelle stuck in a hole. Does he eat her? No! Phew! Instead, he helps her up and his act of kindness sets off a super-cute chain of joy and warmth to give the ultimate feel-good factor"--Publisher.
"Inspired by the way educators talk about emotions and build emotional literacy with young children, this back-to-school picture book follows a group of kids as they learn to identify and process the wide range of feelings they bring on the first day of...
There once was a man who loved his tidy home and who didn't like animals. Then one day, a cat appeared. The man and the cat both liked napping and watching the rain and eating dinner precisely at six. Well, maybe this one animal could stay. Next came a dog......
Having decided that R is not enough for them, a bumbling band of pirates sets sail on a quest to capture the rest of the alphabet.
This delightful colour illustrated children's book written in English and Te reo, is a tool for children to enjoy and for educational purposes. It has a glossary of some te reo words and listed African animals, plants and trees in the illustrations.
"When everyone has left the house in the morning, the bath toys spring into action and head off on exciting adventures in their magical flying bath! From giving a muddy piglet a shower to putting out a fire for a frightened baboon, they have water at the ready...
"A Home is a Nest is a book exploring the concept of 'homes' and 'family' in nature, from the cosiness of winter dens, to the arrival of spring and bird's first flight. Drawing parallels between the way animals care for their babies to how humans look after...
"When Bobby gets distracted, he starts to float. Everyone tries to help him, but there are so many sights and sounds and smells which draw his attention away from everyday things. Bobby would like to concentrate like his friends, but it's very hard, so his...
"Doodle and Dot are best friends. They do everything together, like drawing shapes! But their drawings have a habit of coming to life. Can the pals work together to get the triangles under control? 'The Trouble with Triangles' is an introduction to shapes and...
Meet Yak and Gnu, two best friends who love to row and sing. Who will they meet on their journey down the river? This funny rhyming tale is full of adventurous animals and boats galore.
"Lilly loves everything about school, especially her teacher, but when he asks her to wait a while before showing her new purse, she does something for which she is very sorry later."--Provided by publisher.
"Experience the ups and downs of toddler life with Little Cub and his preschool friends. Squish! finds Little Cub building a club tent and inviting all his friends to join him inside for biscuits. One by one, his friends arrive, but with each arrival, there is...
"Certain words are making children giggle. Giggling produces giggle-gas. And giggle-gas is bad for the planet. The Professor needs YOUR help to save the world. Gigglesome words are BANNED, and are being replaced with boring, totally unfunny words. So you must...
"When Gherkin is woken early by the garbage truck outside, her first thought is: yum, rubbish! Then she remembers that it's her best friend Junket's birthday ... and Gherkin needs a present for her. But what would Junket love? A new toy? A new jacket? Gherkin...
"Welcome to the Hundred Acre Wood! Join Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet, Tigger and Owl as they set off on another grand adventure, with plenty of laughter along the way. A heartwarming story about the importance of togetherness."--Provided by publisher.
"Do you know what Lobster wants more than anything else in the world? A lobster sweater. With ten sleeves and a long middle that will keep his whole body warm. But everyone tells him Lobsters can't knit!! Everyone just might be wrong, in this story of...
"Caviar isn't naughty or badly behaving. She just gets excited when things are amazing! Her feelings are big and so hard to shrink down, but any small outburst makes her owner frown... Dive into the unexpected story of how little Caviar became a big Hollywood...
"Join Piglet and Pooh as they talk about some of the wonderful things that make mums special in this beautiful rhyming storybook."--Provided by publisher.
"Make good times with Bluey, Bingo and Mum by checking off Chilli's best sayings."--Publisher.
"Harry and Gran are going to bake a cake. What could possibly go wrong? A funny and charming story of a gran and her grandchild sharing the joy of baking together . . . and embracing the hilarious mishaps that occur along the way."--Publisher.
"She stumbled upon a cool tunnel inside the most famous museum in France, where she spied rooms full of beauty, and crowds on the move. They were jostling to see the best art at the Louvre! When Stella the meerkat escapes her life as an unwanted pet, she wants...
"You have just opened a book about boobies. Meet the Blue-footed Booby, who does not have any boobies at all, since only mammals have boobies. We learn that mammals have boobies to feed babies, even though milk can also come from plants. And did you know that...
"A horse asks its little one how they will spend their day: Listening to birdsong? Smelling flower blossoms? Racing the clouds? Feeling the earth beneath their feet? As the pair uses their senses to experience the world around them during the day, the shadows...
"Fun is multiplied by four, when all your best friends live next door! Azumi, Theo, Bree and Jack live side-by-side and back-to-back. Being best friends as well as neighbours is fun - but imagine if instead of sharing backyard fences, they could share one BIG...
"Seren wants to play with her friends. Before she goes, her mum says 'stay away from the swamp' but Seren wasn't listening. Throughout the story, different characters try to tell Seren and Steg to stay away but they don't listen and, before they know it,...
"Percy the park keeper is hiding Easter eggs around the park for the bunnies to find. But will there be enough for everyone? Count along with Percy and his friends as they discover the hidden treats in this rhyming story that is a delight to read...
"This touching board book combines endearing things children say about all kinds of construction vehicles, with cute illustrations of animals. And from digging big holes to lifting heavy things, there is certainly a lot to love!"--Provided by publisher.
"A special 50th anniversary edition of this hilarious tale of mishap and misadventure which reminds us just how lucky we are. In a madcap misadventure that roams from the Kavern of Krock to a forest in France, Dr. Seuss has been reminding readers for fifty...
"Twinkle's plans for an extra-special birthday party seemed ruined when a storm blows through the night before, tearing down decorations and raining on her cake"--Publisher.
"What would really happen if your pet was a blue whale? The answer might surprise you! This series is perfect for any child who has dreamed of a peculiar pet, and is curious about animals and the natural world"--Provided by publisher.
"Little Intisar has a BIG job at her Auntie Mahira's wedding: she's going to dance in the group performance! As she practises, she realizes there is one dance move that she just can't do--no matter how hard she twirls and wiggles. Intisar worries she'll ruin...
"While riding the subway home from the pool with his abuela one day, Julián notices three women spectacularly dressed up. Their hair billows in brilliant hues, their dresses end in fishtails, and their joy fills the train car. When Julián gets home,...
"Dr. Seuss introduces the youngest children to the concept of sight and seeing, looking at a range of everyday things from colours and cutlery to socks and underpants!"--Provided by publisher.
"When Thidwick kindly offers to give one tiny Bingle Bug a ride on his antlers, he soon finds himself host to a whole menagerie of animals who quickly make themselves far too comfortable..."--Provided by publisher.
"One boy is determined to stay in his bed in this hilarious story from Dr. Seuss! It's time to get up, but one boy has decided he'll stay in bed today. And he won't change his mind - not even when his neighbours shout and a big brass band plays outside, nor...
"This hilarious book tells the story of a bored indecisive boy who is urged by a string of Hunches - that come in the guise of bizarre furry creatures - first to do this and then to do that until, finally, he follows the Munch Hunch and goes for...
"Some people just won't take the hint when it's time to go to bed, and Marvin K. Mooney is one of them... although he eventually gets the message!"--Provided by publisher.
"Moo moo! Hoo hoo! Cock-a-doodle-doo! Oh, the wonderful sounds Mr. Brown can do. Now see if you can do them too! This fabulous book is ideal for teaching young children all about noises!"--Provided by publisher.
"Just how wacky can a Wednesday get?! With shoes on the wall, tortoises in trees, pigs without legs and teachers on roller skates, children will have lots of fun counting all the wacky things they can find on each spread of this entertaining book."--Provided...
"Using the sort of crazy characters and nonsensical situations that are the hallmark of Dr Seuss, this book helps children learn to read, through a combination of rhyme, rhythm and repetition."--Provided by publisher.
"This book is the original (and the best) remedy for children who don't want to go to sleep. Sleep thoughts are spreading Throughout the whole land The time for night-brushing of teeth is at hand! The original story designed specifically for putting small...
"Big teeth, small teeth, wonky teeth and chompy teeth. You can brush your teeth almost anywhere and doing anything! You can brush them balancing on one leg like a pink flamingo. You can brush them with a pal, like a crocodile. You can brush them while you ROAR...
"Cosmo's days of falling asleep wherever he found himself are behind him. Now he has way too much to do to even think of going to sleep--like practicing his karate, finishing his poem about cheese, and having tea with his good friend Bodingle Pumplenaut. No...
"Meet Dinocorn. He's gentle, nurturing and nature-loving . . . or at least that's what his new owner - Princess Ally - thinks!? Ally is an impatient, green-fingered princess and is landed with a stomping, rambunctious Dinocorn from Mrs Paws' Magic Pet Shop....
"Someone has come along to join Winnie-the-Pooh and Christopher Robin on their adventure, but who could it be? It can't be Kanga and Roo - they're sailing a boat - and it can't be Owl, because he's at home. Could it be Heffalumps who want to eat Pooh's beloved...
"The lovable antihero Hank is back in another over-the-top, hilarious adventure that explores friendship and kindness. Hank the goose has a tendency to peck--and none of the animals on the farm is safe! Will he EVER learn to be more considerate of his friends?...
"Are you feeling hungry? Do you like eating raggedy old socks and lots of earwax? No? So you're not a hungry monster! Wait... you ARE hungry? But you like pasta, cookies AND fruit? GROSS! Can you resist the 'delicious' feast monster has made for...
"A Tank Bed's got cranks And wheels and cogs And levers to pull If you're stuck in bogs. Or a Jet-Propelled Bed For visiting Mars With mosquito nets For the shooting stars. Beds come in all shapes and sizes, and need not be boring beds at all . . . There are...
"If God sent you a letter he'd say, 'I love you so! You're very precious to me, and I want you to know.' From Me to You, Love God will let children know that God loves them, and it will encourage them to trust in his love and to travel life's journey with him...
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