Age Group: EYFS (Ages 2-5)

I Am Ready for School

Picturebook

Roo and friends are ready for an exciting day at school! Would you like to come with them?

From morning drop-off and the first lessons of the day, through lunch, playtime and lots to learn in the afternoon, there is so much going on at school! Roo and the other children need to find their pegs, go to the loo, decide what to eat, find their way around . . . and have lots of FUN along the way!

This sweet, funny picture book will help children prepare for what to expect at school:

• Making independent decisions like choosing what to eat for school lunch
• Developing social skills for playtime and having fun with new friends
• Getting used to day-to-day routines and encouraging independence
• Plus a step-by-step recap of key school readiness steps at the end of the book!

Created by Early Years expert Camilla Reid and award-winning illustrator Kate Hindley, this engaging, informative story book will excite and reassure preschool children in the run-up to their first days of school.

With stunning illustrations, a read-aloud story, tips for grown-ups, and endorsements from teachers and an Early Years government advisor, it is packed with everything you need to get children ready to start Reception.

Roo is ready for school . . . and soon YOU will be, too!

The Boy With Two Mums

Mel Elliott

Chapter book

There’s a new boy at Pearl’s school – his mum is an artist and he’s invited the class to her exhibition. And when they arrive, they meet someone very special – Rufus’ other mum!

Join Rufus and Pearl on an adventure at school, where the class is talking about what they love about their families. Rufus loves that his mum is an artist, and the whole class goes to her exhibition!

Pearl and Rufus have fun looking at the paintings – and discover that Rufus’ two mums are really similar to Pearl’s parents.

A funny and heart-warming friendship story featuring a same-sex parent family – encouraging children to be open-minded and see similarities rather than differences.

That Bird Can Draw!

Ged Adamson

Picturebook

Can Vera the bird (with a little help from Grandad) prove that EVERYONE can be great artist?

Grandad has a new pet bird and – wow! – that bird can DRAW. His granddaughter loves to draw too, but her art just can’t compare. Can that talented bird find a way to convince her that we’re all great artists in our own way, and that the most important thing is doing what makes us happy?

Children will fall in love with adorable Grandad, his passionate and creative granddaughter and the cute and enigmatic pet bird Vera in this hilarious story.

Very funny and touching story about creativity and not comparing yourself to others.

Helps children celebrate their own unique talents and shows the importance of doing what we love.

Opens up discussions about how friendship and collaboration can make your favourite activities even more fun!

Includes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

Are You Looking At Me?

Enrico Lorenzi & Philip Ardagh

Picturebook

Have you ever been stared at by a big brown bear?

From a gawping gibbon to a leering lion; a frowning frog to a peering python, the animal kingdom is filled with curious creatures – but the stariest of starers turns out to be something quite unexpected!

A rollicking rhyming text from Philip Ardagh, bestselling author of BUNNIES ON THE BUS, makes ARE YOU LOOKING AT ME? pure fun to read aloud. Bold, graphic illustrations from Enrico Lorenzi are given extra punch with fluorescent ink and are packed with visual humour. Fans of the OI FROGS AND FRIENDS series by Kes Gray and Jim Field, I AM A TIGER by Karl Newson and Ross Collins, and NEVER TICKLE A TIGER by Pamela Butchart and Marc Boutavant will delight in the animal anarchy of ARE YOU LOOKING AT ME?

The Blue Tomato

Amber Au

Picturebook

Blu is excited to move into a brand-new town full of tomatoes – until he realises he’s the only one in blue! Desperate to fit in, Blu sets off on a frustrating project to turn red, like everyone else . . .

Debut talent Amber Aü spins a sensitive tale of personal growth and self-acceptance. Quirky humour and a warm, pared-back palette beautifully capture both the ache of feeling like an outsider, and the joys to be found in the very things that set us apart.

Ideal for fans of Elmer by David McKee, The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers, and Odd Dog Out by Rob Biddulph, this heartfelt, confidence-boosting picture book will captivate readers young and old.

Highly commended at the World Illustration Awards 2024.

Big Tiger

Marta Altés

Picturebook

This tiger used to be small, but not any more. Now this tiger is the oldest, which means this tiger is BIG. But the jungle is even BIGGER and full of big creatures . . .

It’s a scary place for a tiger alone. But don’t worry tiger, Mum is never far behind! You might be too big for kisses and too big for tears, but no matter how big you get, you are NEVER too big for a hug.

Perfect for older siblings who are still quite little themselves, this joyful jungle adventure perfectly captures a child’s first steps towards independence and the unbreakable bond between parents and children.

Big Tiger is utterly relatable and full of heart – a standout title from worldwide bestseller, Marta Altés.

This Is What A Slug Does

Aniek Bartels & Mimi May

Graphic novel, Non-fiction

Why does a slug leave behind that slimy trail? How can it even see? And what’s going on when it suddenly pulls its whole head back into its body?

This Is What A Slug Does is the first book in a brilliantly funny, fact-packed non-fiction series that takes a closer look at the strange lives of animals.

Full of digging, chomping, sliming and general oddness. Because that is what a slug does.

The Day the Crayons Made Friends

Drew Daywalt & Oliver Jeffers

Picturebook

The hilarious Crayons from the #1 New York Times bestselling The Day the Crayons Quit are back for another adventure – and this time they explore Duncan’s playroom. Will they want to leave the crayon box for good after they make new friends?

Duncan’s crayons just can’t seem to stay put!

After convincing one group of crayons to go back to work after they wanted to quit and rescuing another group who got lost in the most inconvenient places, Duncan’s crayons have disappeared once more.

But this time they’ve gone into his room to make friends. From Red Crayon, who fulfils his dream of driving a fire engine, to Blue Crayon, who meets a fashion doll desperately in need of a head, to fan favourite Esteban, who is off to tame a teddy bear (or as he would call it, a wild beast), each crayon has an exciting story to share about the new objects they’ve met and the new adventures they’ve had.

The #1 New York Times bestselling team behind the international Crayons sensation have come together to create another clever and hilarious tale that will keep children – and grown-ups – laughing.

Things to Teach Your Grown-up

Colette Hiller & Corrie Gorman

Picturebook

Noticing things
is easy for you,
It’s something a grown-up
can find hard to do.

Children have vivid imaginations! With the flick of a wand they can turn into a cat, a trapeze artist and even make the sofa soar through the air like a magic carpet. Grown-ups, however, can find it difficult to imagine and play. You see, grown-ups are busy and have lots on their mind. But this doesn’t mean they can’t imagine – it just means they need a little help remembering how to! So it’s up to children to teach their grown-ups to notice, discover and have FUN making believe.

This charming picture book is a moving celebration of family, play and the joy of imagination by poet Collette Hiller, brought to life with illustrations from debut talent Corrie Gorman.

Maudie and Chip: The Perfect Day Out

Rosalind Beardshaw

Picturebook

The first book in a brand-new picture book series from multi-award-winning creator Rosalind Beardshaw.

Maudie and Chip are best friends. But they don’t always see things the same way.

Maudie and Chip are off to the seaside. They’re going to have a picnic in the sun and a trip on a boat. It’s going to be the BEST DAY EVER!

But when a seagull swoops for their chips, the rain comes and they end up stranded at sea, the perfect day out starts to look more like a DISASTER! Luckily for Maudie, she can always rely on Chip to find the silver lining …

Whether you’re a ‘Maudie’ or a ‘Chip’, prepare to be enchanted by Rosalind Beardshaw’s brand-new picture book series – perfect for every little adventurer!

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