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Barry Timms Books

Count down from 10 with Santa’s cheeky little reindeer! Ten Christmas Bottoms is a laugh-out-loud rhyming story for preschoolers – a festive twist on the nursery rhyme Ten Green Bottles.

At the North Pole, a gang of mischievous little reindeer sneak out of their stalls, fly off with Santa’s sleigh and munch their way through far too many sprouts! With hilarious rhymes, busy scenes full of surprises, and a special fold-out ending, this book is perfect for festive bedtime giggles and storytime fun.

Learn & play!
• A number line to count up to 10 and back down again
• A page of simple adding up
• Bold, playful illustrations to keep little readers engaged

Written by Barry Timms and illustrated by Mike Byrne, Ten Christmas Bottoms is a must-have for toddlers and preschoolers who love silly stories and counting fun!

For more Sums with Bums check out Ten Green Bottoms and Ten Red Bottoms!

Prepare for a hilarious adventure with the funniest dinosaur you’ve EVER seen!

This book is NOT about a dinosaur! Well, not any old dinosaur. THIS dinosaur can become the most amazing things – a footballer, pirate, deep-sea diver, knight, magician and even a hairdresser! Having a dinosaur for a friend is one BIG adventure.
This fabulously funny story has stacks of appeal for both girls and boys. Look out for spooky houses, prehistoric creatures, silly fish, sparkling teeth and LOTS of fun and friendship.

With wonderful wordplay and a sweet relationship at its heart, this is NOT a dinosaur book to be missed!

Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free “Stories Aloud” audio recording. Just scan the QR code and listen along!

Get ready for a magical and hilarious adventure about the most fantastic unicorn EVER!

This book is NOT about a unicorn! Well . . . OK, maybe it is! But THIS unicorn has a horn that can turn into the most incredible things – a magic wand, a helicopter, even a space rocket! Join the hilarious adventure and prepare to be amazed by your brilliant new friend.

With wonderful wordplay and a funny and sweet friendship at its heart, this is NOT a unicorn book to be missed!

This fabulously funny story has stacks of appeal for both girls and boys – watch out for rockets, rainbows, helicopters, massive fish, ice cream sundaes and magical adventures.

Shortlisted for the Laugh Out Loud Book Awards 2023!

Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free “Stories Aloud” audio recording. Just scan the QR code and listen along!

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Scribble and Swoop are the best of friends – until the day they have a TERRIBLE QUARREL! Which friend will be the first to say sorry? And can an apology fix their precious friendship?
The perfect story for teaching young children the importance of meaningful apologies.

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