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A gorgeous, inspiring story for every little squirrel!

It’s winter in the forest: time for squirrels to gather all the nuts and acorns and pine cones they’d squirrelled away in the autumn.

Evie’s determined she can do it all by herself. She’s ready. She’s steady. She’s going squirrelling!

But it’s a huge task. Can she really do it all on her own? Or should she let her friends lend a hand?

Nicola Kinnear’s superb illustrations are her best ever, in this endearing story about courage and kindness.

This is the perfect story for bedtime . . . or any time!

A warm, cosy story full of courage, fun and friendship

Evie’s determination to do everything by herself will strike a chord with parents and children everywhere

Nicola Kinnear’s brilliantly illustrated books are full of fabulous characters, and wonderful messages about sharing, friendship, courage and kindness

Gold foil details on the cover make this beautiful book an ideal gift

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Lyrical, sensory nonfiction text and vibrant illustrations invite readers to experience a child’s-eye view of 13 special days around the world, such as the Spring Festival, Inti Raymi, Eid al-Fitr, Día de Muertos and the New Yam Festival. Includes a global festival calendar and educational notes about why we celebrate.

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Meet four magical friends who control the seasons in this irresistible new series from author-illustrator Jo Lindley.

Finally it’s Winter turn to share her special season, and she’s SO excited. But her friends don’t like her chilly games. Instead of passing the weather crown to Winter, Autumn gives it to Spring.

As Winter stomps off to play snow games on her own, it isn’t long before her friends start feeling bad. Can they find their way through the ice and snow to tell their friend how much she means to them?

Perfect for little readers learning about empathy and taking turns.

Each title centres on a different seasonal character and gently explores key social and emotional themes, such as anxiety, self-belief and resilience.

Set in an enchanting natural world that readers will love to return to again and again!

With a sparkling foil finish!

Collect the series and discover more magical seasonal adventures:
Hello Spring
Hello Autumn
Hello Summer

Picturebook

The latest pet-themed picture book from Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning author Peter Bently and the incredibly talented illustrator John Bond, creators of Dogs in Disguise.

A fun-filled look into the hilarious and heroic world of hamsters, as they battle their greatest enemies, the guinea-pigs!

From the award-winning author and illustrator duo behind Dogs in Disguise and Cats in Chaos, Peter Bently and John Bond now turn their attention to the smallest – but mightiest – of all pets – the hamster! Filled with unexpected animal antics, high-octane drama and endless humour, this overlooked little creature is taking centre stage as never before in the greatest pet showdown yet.

This jaunty rhyming text from hugely popular author Peter Bently, with brilliantly witty illustrations from John Bond, creator of the Mini Rabbit books, will have children laughing out loud!

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Can you guess what’s inside these eggs?

Lift the card flaps to discover all kinds of baby animals! This book encourages children to count the eggs from one to five, while lifting the sturdy flaps to discover some surprising little creatures that hatch from eggs.

Illustrated by the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize-winning artist Jenny Løvlie in sumptuous, textured detail, with a read-aloud rhyming text from Katie Dale, this beautiful board book will delight young readers.

Scan the Stories Aloud QR code on the back cover the read along with the story!

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A hilarious, huggable superhero adventure – with flaps to lift and die-cut shaped pages!

Rascally bank robbery? Runaway train? Never fear! Captain Cuddles is here! The world’s snuggliest superhero can turn baddies into goodies with just the power of . . . a HUG! But watch out, Captain! There’s a wicked flea on the loose! Will Captain Cuddle’s superhero squeeze be enough to save the day? Or will he be blasted off far, far away?

This cuddle-filled story with brilliant illustrations from Julio Antonio Blasco will delight children with its twists and turns. A fun superhero caper that would appeal to fans of Julia Donaldson’s Superworm, Kes Gray and Nick Sharratt’s Super Daisy and Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet’s Supertato series.

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Jane Hissey’s beloved Old Bear and Friends series returns with this refreshed teddy-bear classic, perfect for sharing with little ones!

Old Bear tells the classic tale of how a much-loved teddy bear is lost and finally found again. After Old Bear is packed away in a box in the attic, Bramwell Brown becomes determined to save his forgotten friend. And so, with the help of Little Bear, Duck, Rabbit and an assortment of other toys, he plans an ingenious rescue mission to save Old Bear from loneliness and bring him safely back home…

Nostalgia and heartfelt humour beam from each page in this brand new paperback edition of Jane Hissey’s beloved classic. Beautiful, photo-realistic artwork combines with funny, reassuring text, making this the perfect teddy bear tale to treasure for years to come.

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This lyrical non-fiction picture book celebrates the simple joys of football, whatever your background or ability. Rather than focusing on rules, skills, superstars, big clubs and record-breaking feats, this uplifting book for young children celebrates the planet’s best-loved sport and shows how the world’s most accessible game – where the only equipment needed is something that rolls – has evolved into a force for unity, and a sport for absolutely everyone. Spreads cover how football can be played by all ages, genders, and abilities, whatever your racial, cultural or economic background, and whether you’re in a state-of-the-art stadium or just a simple patch of scrubland.

Non-fiction

A fun and essential guide to the world of football and an incredible gift for young fans.
Discover everything you’ve EVER wanted to know about football, from fascinating facts about your favourite players and clubs, to incredible international stats and terrific trivia. Packed with hilarious illustrations, this encyclopedia is anything but boring! Learn about all aspects of the game, including the positions, rules, mascots, nicknames, trophies and tournaments and laugh loads along the way. Brought to you by the bestselling creators of the Football School series, this book is a joyful celebration of the beautiful game.

Graphic Novel

Charlie and August go on vacation, but trouble always finds them! A hilarious fast-paced full colour graphic novel series from Ian Boothby and Nina Matsumoto. Charlie and August, the kitty duo who control the incredible Sparks costume, are exhausted. It’s hard work saving people all the time! So what better way to relax than to get away to a beautiful tropical island? But when weird things start to happen and they discover that the island holds a surprising secret, they’re blasted off on their craziest adventure ever. And this time they have to save themselves!

Full colour pages throughout

A fun tale about the power of friendship, loyalty and facing your fears

For fans of Kitty Quest, Dog Man and The Bad Guys

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