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Laura Baker Books

A smart, funny, visually striking picture book about identity, self-expression, and refusing to be defined by just one thing.

Meet Squirrel.
Squirrel is LOUD.

Meet Bird.
Bird is quiet.

They are complete opposites.
And that’s all you need to know.

The end.

Or is it …?

This cleverly crafted story flips labels upside down, proving that nobody can be summed up in a single word.

Written with wit by Laura Baker and illustrated by debut talent Stacey Thomas, this playful, thought-provoking book will have children discovering hidden layers of meaning on every page.

A joyful celebration of self-acceptance, it encourages and empowers kids to embrace every part of themselves – loud, quiet, or somewhere in between.

Ideal for fans of Perfectly Norman by Tom Percival, Odd Dog Out by Rob Biddulph and You Matter by Christian Robinson, this beautifully illustrated book features a modern, limited colour palette that makes every page a work of art.

A must-have for parents, teachers, and anyone seeking inclusive, confidence-boosting picture books about being unapologetically you.

This is such a fun story that will have children letting their imagination fly and remembering to punctuate their sentences correctly!

Frank is a full stop who never exclaims or questions and likes sentences and stories to come to a succinct end. So when a dragon appears and refuses to let the story end, Frank is not pleased and decides to leave. Cue chaos, carnage, food fights, fire and lots of exclamation marks and ellipsis! When Frank saves the day and swiftly ends the story, Dee the Dragon definitely learns the importance of a full stop, but Frank also learns that sometimes it can be fun to let creativity and imagination loose too.

This book is such a great concept and shows punctuation in such a fun way.

Tall monsters, small monsters, monsters here and there. Hairy monsters, scary monsters… in TRUCKS everywhere.

Children will love this super-fun title packed with hilarious monsters in incredible trucks! Follow the monsters as they build a city and watch out for a monster thief on the loose!

There is plenty to spot on every page, with playful, bright artwork and lots of amusing mishaps.

Energetic, whacky and characterful monsters are drawn in a vibrant, contemporary style by Ukranian illustrator Nina Dzyvulska – spot Grin monster in a forklift truck, Brainy monster busy building, and Jiggly monster who might need the loo!

The simple narrative with fun wordplay and a gentle rhyme is perfect for reading aloud, ideal for preschoolers and early readers as they build up their vocabulary and reading confidence.

This bold, bright and playful book is sure to be enjoyed time and time again by young readers as they are thrilled by the wild escapades of the monsters in trucks!

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