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Search for Jack Skellington as he explores all his favourite haunts in Halloween Town and beyond! Will you be able to find Jack and all of the ominous creatures and objects that follow him?
Search for Sprigatito, meet new friends and explore the Paldea region like never before! Ready for a new search and find adventure? Look high and low for Sprigatito and its Evolutions!Explore the brilliant beaches, cool caves and daring deserts of the Paldea...
Wonky Donkey's famous daughter, Dinky Donkey, is back - and this time she is bringing the whole donkey family together in a playful and festive Christmas adventure! Lift the colourful felt flaps to help Dinky find the presents to go under the Christmas tree....
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A fun, colourful companion to Duck Goes Meow, winner of the 2023 NZ Children's Best Picture Book award and its sequel How to Be a Cat. A kind duck asks, "What can you say?" and Duck says Meow! and Oink! and Neigh! Duck is back-and this time, Duck has...
A gorgeous, fluffy baby owl is looking for someone to cuddle. While he makes some unusual suggestions-the sun, the stars, the moon-wise mother owl looks on, offering advice. A gentle, playful story that concludes with the very best type of cuddle-one from Mum!
When Ginger, a spirited dog, faces a life-changing injury, her world is turned upside down. But with the support of her friends and a heart full of resilience, she discovers a newfound positivity that helps her embrace life's challenges.
'Hey there, guys. Would you like a banana?' 'What's wrong with you. Brian? You're a piranha.' Brian loves bananas. Trouble is, Brian's a piranha. And his friends aren't happy about his fondness for fruit. No, they're not happy at all ... From the #1 New York...
Bruno the unicorn is clumsy and sometimes his magic goes wrong. But when he and his friends go on a treasure hunt, will his awkward ways save the team from a big, nasty troll?
A joyful picture book about friendship and togetherness, from international bestselling illustrator, Axel Scheffler. Would you like to come inside this book? You're very welcome. In fact, everyone is welcome here, whether you're big or small, flappy or jumpy,...
Hello, little racer! Are you ready to tackle the twists and turns of the racetrack? Hop into the driver's seat and see if you've got what it takes to make the podium! What are you waiting for? Let's go racing!
It's up to us to find ways that we can keep and care for our home, the Earth, just like Winnie the Pooh and his friends treasure and appreciate the Hundred-Acre Wood. Learn about all the fun and important ways you can care for the Earth with Pooh!
Bin Chicken's been flying, feeling quite spent, when ... 'Hey! What's that marvellous scent?' Spices fill the air, rice and curries simmer. 'Delicious,' she says. 'That's my dinner! 'It's Diwali, and Ibis has crash-landed in a colourful and bright festival of...
Can you find the ghosts in this spookily sweet search-and-find picture book? When a little child is told there's no such thing as ghosts, they don't believe it for a second. Ghosts must exist - after all, they're always in books and films! But if they've got...
This classic story of Sophie and her extraordinary tea-time guest has been loved by millions of children since it was first published over 30 years ago. Now a new generation will enjoy this beautiful reformatted edition! The doorbell rings just as Sophie and...
'The voice that makes our worries grow and stops us all from trying. The voice that makes us doubt ourselves is almost always lying.' We all have pesky voices inside our head that whisper mean, scary or gloomy things, but the loudest voice is always the...
Welcome to Rainbow Street! Meet Cherry's rainbow family and her fun-loving neighbours as they enjoy a street party with family traditions and delicious food from around the world. Rainbow Street invites young readers (and their grown-ups!) to explore the magic...
When the jungle-net breaks, Miles the Monkey panics.Without his i-tree, how will he tree-time his family? How will he order bananas from his Just Peel app? It feels disastrous.But with all this time on his hands, and no screens around, Miles discovers there's...
It's Halloween - woo-hoo! -and Bear is determined to scare Mouse. Mouse, however, isn't fooled by Bear's clumsy attempts to dress up . . . Bear's ghostly wail is just plain silly and his werewolf smells of wet dog. But wait! Who's knocking at the door now?...
Dear Broccoli, Last night at dinner you were on my plate. AGAIN. Please don't come back. From, Frank. Dear Frank, I am afraid I cannot grant your request. The matter is out of my florets. Most respectful regards, Broccoli A deliciously funny picture...
Birds warble their happy tune. The garden sprouts wild daisies. The world sings a serenade: 'Hello to you, Spring Baby!' From bestselling author-illustrator Jess Racklyeft comes the perfect welcome present for any Spring Baby.
The house at the end of our road wasn't like the others. It was wild. Miss Brown lived there, all alone. At first I thought she was scary but maybe she just needed someone to bring her garden back to life?
From New York Times bestselling illustrator Pete Oswald and critically acclaimed author Lucy Ruth Cummins comes a Halloween adventure for Sleepy Sheepy, all about learning when to blend in and when to stand out. It's Halloween, which means Sleepy Sheepy needs...
This is an occasion story with a difference! And one that children will delight in as they watch naughty Kitty McCatty create complete Christmas Eve chaos. 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house ...Kitty McCatty was chasing a mouse.It's...
This Is an Elf is not only a fabulous Christmas book with a difference, it is also a companion to the bestselling book in the series Books That Drive Kids Crazy, This Is a Ball, in terms of style, concept and rhythm. For the Grown-Ups: You know how you're...
A hilariously clever picture book about a man with a white beard and a red hat who, despite all evidence to the contrary, insists that he is NOT Santa Claus. Everyone, look! It's Santa Claus! He says he's just a regular old man! But he has a fluffy white...
More Aussie Christmas mischief - and teamwork - from the best-selling team behind An Aussie Christmas Gum Tree and When Santa Got Stuck in a Gum Tree Santa has checked his list not once but twice and put the gifts in his bag. If only he was as careful when he...
On the other side of town is the most amazing street! It's the home of festive, magical neighbours, that you will love to meet! Have you heard of Candy Cane Lane? It's the most magical street at the North Pole! Here is where Santa, the elves and the reindeer...
From The World of Eric Carle comes a brand-new interactive board book with lift-the-flaps, touch-and-feels, and mirrors. Plus, sweet, cuddly text makes this a perfect bedtime read! You're my little star, shining brilliant and bright, sweet as a lamb ...
From an acclaimed team comes this empathetic and reassuring picture book about the loaded question that every "new kid" or socially anxious child dreads, "Did you make any new friends today?" Tomasso doesn't know anyone at his new school and has no one to...
A tour of Motorvania veers off track in this 8x8 storybook based on DreamWorks Animation's Mighty Monsterwheelies animated show now airing on Netflix! Meet the Mighty Monsterwheelies of Motorvania, a town that many cars and trucks call home, and where...
A big-hearted story from incredible new talent Jess Horn with joyful illustrations by Hayley Wells, Train of Thought is a fun-filled ride through the twists and turns of a runaway imagination. Andy has a brilliant imagination, and it carries him to the most...
Derek is a fish with many questions. Why is the universe round? Where do bubbles come from? Why does food rain down from above? But the question Derek asks himself more than any other is: 'Why am I alone?' From new talent Anne Donaldson and bestselling...
A hilarious and endearing picture book that encourages self-acceptance from Emmy-nominated author Bess Kalb and illustrator Erin Kraan. A hilarious and endearing picture book that encourages self-acceptance from Emmy-nominated author Bess Kalb and...
Learn about incredible animal opposites in this bright and colourful picture book! Meet a GIANT squid, and a teeny tiny seahorse. Did you know that a cheetah can run faster than a sports car, but a slow loris's top speed is 1 mile per...
Deep in the bog, in a thicket of thorns, where shadows would linger long after the dawn, in twists of old iron, with fists full of rubbish... Goblin was searching for gadgets and gubbish. Goblin has everything. Trinkets and treasures, nick-nacks and stuff -...
Two-time Caldecott Medallist Sophie Blackall's follow-up to her bestselling If I Was a Horse explores the challenges of first friendships through imaginative play. If we were dogs, what kind would we be? I'd be a big dog! And you'd be a little dog. Woof! ...
A charming 24-page story book where Ms Rachel helps her friend Frankie learn empathy, forgiveness and how to manage big feelings. Snuggle up for the sweet story of Frankie, his love for adventure and passion for trains in this charming 24-page storybook. ...
Toddlers will love exploring the vibrant rainbow pages as they learn their first colours in Peek-through: Colours, a unique die-cut board book by Priddy Books. With colorful, curved pages and a peek-through hole in the cover, this stand-out first-concepts...
Toddlers will love exploring the vibrant rainbow pages as they learn their first animals in Peek-through: Animals, a unique die-cut board book by Priddy Books. With colourful, curved pages and a peek-through hole in the cover, this stand-out first-concepts...
With gorgeous artwork and a spare text, an award-winning picture-book creator gently celebrates the natural world through the lens of a sunrise. As the sun slowly rises, many things happen in a small window of time. The world comes alive with the actions of...
Jasper Rabbit has the most AMAZING new underwear. But at night-time when all the lights are out, the underwear starts to GLOW bright green and get horribly CREEPY! Jasper Rabbit is a big rabbit, and he is NOT scared of the dark. And he's definitely not...
I'm Not Scary . . . I'm Just a Dinosaur is a charming book that challenges the idea that dinosaurs were just big scary monsters by gently exploring the different ways in which these incredible creatures adapted to survive. From Diplodocus to T-Rex, discover...
Little Snail loves her big snail family, but sometimes she feels so different to them. She craves something more exciting... a new house. A house that's interesting, fun and unusual - just like her.Follow a little snail on her thoughtful and amusing quest to...
Puddle (a frog) and Lettuce (a snail) are best friends. They love doing everything together. When the opportunity arises to perform in a talent show, Puddle can't wait. But Lettuce is a little unsure about being in the spotlight. The pair must figure out a...
Come on down to MonsterStreet this howlingHallowe'en. The houses look spooktacular, a truly splendid scene.We've been busy cooking and we've made a monster bake. I wonder, would our neighbours like a slice of tasty cake? The Big Monster Bake is a picture...
The Big Bad Wolf hasn't always been bad, but with his sharp teeth, short temper and a naughty Little Red stealing his special cloak, it might only be a matter of time... From Abie Longstaff, creator of the bestselling Fairytale Hairdresser series, comes a...
There's nothing funny about bums. Nothing funny at all! They come in all shapes and sizes, the big, the wobbly the small... ... insists a teacher, reading from a book called The Book of Things That Are Definitely Not Funny. In this hilarious picture book,...
This is a heartwarming tale about two siblings that share an unbreakable bond. Avery and Mira are as different as the sky and the sea. Avery is gentle like the whispering breeze and Mira is wild like a crashing wave. Despite their differences, they spend...
At her first ballet ever, can an excitable little Chicken resist helping the story along? Fans will cheer as their favorite interrupter puts her spin on a beloved holiday classic. "Hi, Clara! Like my tutu?" "Ahem," said the narrator. "Chicken!" said Papa....
Doodle and Dot are best friends. They love to draw together and experiment with art. But their drawings have a frustrating habit of coming to life and causing mayhem. Doodle and Dot don't always agree on everything, especially when it comes to playing with...
The Hushlings are always quiet and polite, and that's the way they like it. Except for Maeve who longs to let some of her Big Feelings out!When the noisy Kerfuffle Bird arrives, Maeve is overjoyed to have someone to whoop and shriek with. But when Kerfuffle...
Teach little readers about colors with Miffy and her bunny family in this calm, bright, officially licensed board book for toddlers. Miffy just loves colors and is excited to teach you about them, too! She loves her yellow crown, the green trees, brown...
Teach little readers their alphabet with Miffy and her bunny family in this calm, bright, officially licensed board book for toddlers. Miffy is practicing her alphabet and would love for you to practice with her! She is learning that A is for apple, B is for...
Four ducks are tired of their small pond and set out for an adventure in the big lake. Walking at the back, Eric isn't sure. He's heard there's a monster in the lake, but his friends don't believe a word of that old story! Eric reluctantly tags along, only to...
When the ice starts to melt at the North Pole, a polar bear sets off on an adventure that takes him all the way to Elmer's jungle! When a mysterious white bear appears in the jungle, Elmer and Wilbur are keen to hear his story. He has come all the way from the...
This busy board book with tabs gets little ones thinking, talking, and learning new words! Let's discover twinkling stars and giant planets! What can you see when you look up at night? Can you spot a brightly coloured planet? From the Moon and Mars to...
Introduces 5-7 year olds to multiplication through an adventure story featuring two robots as they search for bugs Join two friendly and funny robots, Beep and Boots, as they learn all about multiplication and discover that maths is everywhere they look. ...
Discover that we are so much more than where we are from in this beautiful, poetic celebration of children with shared heritage, from a Diverse Book Award-winning team. When people ask her where she is from, this little girl says she has a foot in two worlds:...
The love between two family members takes us on a journey from their small backyard, across Country, to the end of time - because sometimes we need to hear all the ways we are loved. A heartfelt story from the award-winning creators of Black Cockatoo, with...
From world-renowned musical team of Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo comes an exuberant picture book about cool grandmas and rad grandpas everywhere! A book for the coolest grandpas and grandmas everywhere! Grandparents love to rock every way they can-whether...
Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends are all tucked up inside on Christmas Eve. But what shall they do to pass the time? Make a Christmas pudding of course! Everyone from the Hundred Acre Wood gathers to help make an enormous pudding, fit for a feast. But when...
Take care of an adorable kitten in this sweet touchy-feely book. Help take care of an adorably sweet, snuggly kitten in this engaging touchy-feely book. Tickle under its chin when it's feeling lonely, stroke its back when it's had a little fright, rub its paw...
From "Whoa!" to "Way to go!," this is a humorous and heartwarming look at the importance of communicating personal boundaries. From "Whoa!" to "Way to go!," this is a humorous and heartwarming look at the importance of communicating personal boundaries. ...
A heartwarming picture book about two best friends who learn how accept each other's differences. Hank and Hoog are best friends - they do EVERYTHING together. Until one evening when Hank confesses that he's scared of the dark......
A dazzling picture book celebrating the magic of Diwali! Join a little boy and his grandmother as they plan for the best Diwali ever! There are diyas to light, laddoos to roll and beautiful rangoli patterns to make! Can they get everything ready in time to...
Henry feels a bit nervous on his first day of school, so he chooses to wear his favorite fish costume to give him courage in this endearing picture book about the rewards of self-expression when facing new experiences, for fans of Dragonboy and Julian Is A...
A lyrical ode to all the secret spaces in our world. A lyrical ode to all the secret spaces in our world. The world is filled with forts. Tiny worlds within this world, safe as coat pockets. Everyone needs a room of their own. A place to hide and play,...
The Elf on the Shelf has been given their own mystery to solve. On Christmas Eve, a letter arrives at the North Pole from a little girl called Sofi. She has one question - how old is Santa Claus? And so begins a quest for two little Elves to find out the...
Two starred reviews! "A visual and auditory delight." -Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Discover the wonder that wildlife brings to a small woodland farm in this "atmospheric...lilting" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) cumulative picture book with...
The Truck Cat is a story about cats and humans, immigration and identity, and homes lost and found. With illustrations by multi-award-winning artist Danny Snell and words by award-winning new voice Deborah Frenkel, The Truck Cat is the perfect book to...
Speak Up with Your Beak Up! is a must-have for any child's bookshelf that delivers a powerful message about the importance of speaking up, inclusion, and communication. In this heartwarming tale from the Clever Storytime series, Squeak dreams of becoming a...
One starry night, the moon kindly pulls the sea up to the sand, to tuck the beach in. But all of a sudden, she hears another beach in the in the distance cry out, "HEY, WHERE DID MY BLANKET GO?" Uh oh! As the moon pushes the tide back and forth trying to tuck...
Celebrate 25 years of Priddy Books! Inspiring a love of learning in over 200 million babies, toddlers, and young children. Children can celebrate and learn about Diwali with this new title in the Bright Baby Touch & Feel series from Priddy Books. With a...
The second picture book in a brand new series adaptation of Roald Dahl's iconic Revolting Rhymes, featuring the original text and now fully illustrated with brand-new and wickedly funny art. I guess you think you know this story. You don't. The real one's...
Mog is everyone's favourite family cat! Come play with her in the garden, in this delightful cased board book perfect for her youngest fans. From the creator of The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog the Forgetful Cat comes a delightful board book adventure about...
On a lovely sunny day, a group of friends discovers something very unusual . . . It's big. It's got leaves. It's in their way. What is it? A giant parsnip! In this adorable story from the creator of Friends and The Suitcase, a group of children use their...
Hazel can never find anywhere to store her nuts! Every year, bigger squirrels raid all the nuts that she hides up high, greedy foxes and badgers dig up all the nuts she hides down below and crafty jay birds spy her secret spots and steal everything she hides...
A hideous monster needs YOUR help to reverse the spell so he can return to his gorgeous self! Will you play along and help? "Excuse me? You - yes, you! A naughty fairy has turned me into this hideous monster, and I need YOUR help to cure me!" Help the monster...
Fox has a mystery to solve - and a friendship to fix! In the dense forest, in a lonely cottage, there lives Fox. Fox is perfectly happy all by himself - until one day, a letter arrives: "Dear Fox: I know how much you enjoy puzzles. I bet you can't resist this...
Emily Brown and her side-kick rabbit, Stanley, are back! Halloween has arrived! Emily Brown and Stanley are trying on their costumes when they hear a teeny-tiny "BOO!" from the cupboard under the sink . . . It's a ghost! And not just any ghost: the sweetest...
A little mermaid explores the magical feeling of playing and creating with fishy friends in Sounds Like Joy, a colorful underwater picture book and essential read-aloud from Yesenia Moises, illustrator of tennis Olympian Serena Williams's The Adventures of Qai...
A warm and affectionate look at the funny ways we describe a new baby from the creators of My Brother is an Avocado. "Dad says my sister is a treasure. I can't wait until we play pirates together and dig holes to look for more. I'll be the captain and wear...
A heartwarming story about the power of thinking differently from the creators of award-winning bestsellerThe Littlest Yak. Nora is not like the other beavers. She thinks new thoughts. She asks lots of questions. She invents inventions and gives things a...
You Make the World is a fantastical journey between a father and child and the self discovery of the love and power within. Throughout their adventure together, the father describes his child's contagious energy and range of strong emotions as having the same...
Garden Glen was afraid of the dark. Each night when the sun went down, all the lights in town turned on. The houses shone like the noon sun. Every house except for Millie Fleur La Fae's, of course. Millie Fleur knows there are enchanting things that can only...
When Badger bullies his friends Frog, Moose, Elephant, and Bear, they teach him an unforgettable lesson about empathy, kindness, and forgiveness in this funny and thematically rich social and emotional read-aloud from the acclaimed creator of Red: A Crayon's...
An ode to being active and dramatic play. For fans of Ruth Krauss'sI Can Flyand Ashley Spires'sThe Most Magnificent Thing, this picture book will inspire young readers to getting moving and start imagining!Simple, engaging rhymes will inspire little ones to...
Welcome to the world of The Big Mess! This adventure-filled picture book from bestselling author Justin Whitmel Earley, Habits of the Household, is packed with humor, chaos, and of course, a big mess! This heartwarming and relatable story about two siblings...
Join young Minimoni and her dog Max on a whimsical adventure as they explore the concept of love, discovering its big and small wonders along the way.Little Monica, affectionately known as Minimoni, sets off on a delightful adventure to unravel the mystery of...
It'll surely be a no-hassle, stress-free, easy-peasy kind of day . Best friends Jeff and Anders start the day with the best of intentions, but before long, everything goes haywire. From power outages, to spilled breakfasts, to missing socks, a series of...
Freddie has had many many babysitters over the years. And he's never liked a single one. So when a new one shows up, he's sure he's in for a boring night. Yet the babysitter seems nervous. Their table manners are appalling. And dinner is garbage. . ....
If I could... I'd give you the moon to tuck into your pocket. I'd fold my love between the pages of this book, so every time you open it, you feel how I do every time I think of you. This poignant picture book with a warm message and lush illustrations is an...
The Wow! board books are a series of modern first concept books for today's children. The books put little ones in the centre of the action with relatable experiences that will help foster discussion, inclusivity, and empathy. Illustrated by Alberta Torres,...
A joyous picture book celebrating all of life's moments, whether big or small. What reason to say "yay" will you discover today? Life is full of moments to celebrate! Whether you win big or learn a tough lesson, get lucky or need to try again, have a big...
The sequel to the hilarious THERE IS A MONSTER UNDER MY BED WHO FARTS. How much trouble can one little monster cause at Christmas time? From the cheeky duo who brought you THERE IS A MONSTER UNDER MY BED WHO FARTS and THE PIRATE WHO HAD TO PEE comes a book...
'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, ? Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. ? Meanwhile a star-dusted sleigh blazed through the sky, ? With a dragon-shaped reindeer fifty-feet high ... ? It's Christmas Eve, but Santa is...
Join Curious George on a Christmas adventure as everyone's favorite mischievous monkey finds himself flying across the night sky with Santa Claus! With shiny foil on the cover and festive surprises waiting to be revealed behind gatefold flaps.Celebrate the...
Fireworks is a sparkling picture book from the award-winning team of Matthew Burgess and Catia Chien, highlighting the simple delights of a steamy July day in the city as two siblings eagerly anticipate a spectacular fireworks display.POP!As a hot day sizzles...
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