Who’s ever heard of a flying penguin?
Clive Penguin is back, and, affronted by the narrator’s praise for ‘majestic’ swooping seagulls, is determined to take to the sky himself.
He’s going to fly!
Who says penguins can’t do it?
A funny, deadpan tale of reaching for your dreams and ignoring naysayers.
Dads Are Incredible champions the diverse nature of dads and uplifts and celebrates ALL types of dads everywhere – the perfect present to mark the arrival of a new baby or to give to that very special dad on Father’s Day.
Dads are SUPER.
Dads are EXTRAORDINARY.
They can be dashing and daring …
and loving and caring.
Some love to play darts.
Some like making tarts!
All dads are DIFFERENT, MAGIC …
and INCREDIBLE!
A funny and warm celebration of dads told through joyful rhyme by award-winning author Simon Philip (You Must Bring a Hat, I Really Want to Win), with captivating illustrations by Dawn Lo (Snow Song).
Just like Wellington’s Big Day Out by Steve Small, Amazing Daddy by Rachel Bright and Amazing Dad by Alison Brown, Dads Are Incredible is a humorous and tender exploration of the love between a father and child.
A GIANT celebration of love …
When a giant, sparkly blue envelope arrives in the post, one tiny human knows just what to do.
They set off to a magical wedding where witches, elves, unicorns and more gather in excitement.
They watch the giant grooms sweep in with a burst of gorgeous colour and exchange vows, before everyone tucks in to an other-worldly wedding feast.
This is a wedding they’ll never forget!
Lift the flaps to uncover the details as the wedding unfolds, from the RSVP to the magical menu.
With beautiful poetry by Rachel Plummer and stunning illustrations by Forrest Burdett, this charming picture book sends a message to all: that love is just love, whether giant or small.
The Big Day is perfect for fans of Grandad’s Camper, Julian is a Mermaid, Dragon Post and The Pirate Mums.
This book reinforces the message that all love is love, offering a perfect opportunity to celebrate Pride, LGBTQ+ love and inclusivity in a way that your child can fully engage with.
A joyful celebration of love in all its forms!
When Lola’s mum gets a job at a fire station in a different town, it means moving away from all her friends.
Lola is proud of her mum, but she’s really worried about starting a new school.
There is one good thing, though – her parents have promised that they can think about getting a cat!
Then one day Lola and her new neighbour Noah spot a kitten high up in a tree.
It looks scared and soggy from the rain.
A worried crowd forms and the fire brigade are called – including Lola’s mum.
Can they rescue the stray kitten and help find him a new home?
Bella is thrilled to be joining her mum on an expedition to study penguins on the Antarctic coast.
While exploring one of the islands she discovers an unusual penguin with a pale brown coat instead of the typical black.
But before Bella can investigate further, she spots an old pirate ship sailing to the island, then she blinks -and it disappears!
Bella is convinced that she imagined it, until she goes out searching for the pale penguin again and bumps into a boy named Jules.
He has arrived with a group of sailors from the 1800s, and they’re desperate to catch the rare penguin for themselves…
A magical wintry tale from best-selling author Holly Webb.
For fans of Michael Morpurgo andTHE SNOW FOAL, this is the perfect book to snuggle up with and enjoy this winter.
A heartwarming picture book about chasing your dreams, celebrating your differences and twirling to your own rhythm.
Meet Rita, a big bear with an even bigger dream!
Rita is a talented, passionate, hard-working ballerina.
And she’s top of her class!
But when she studies her ballet magazines, and compares herself to her friends, she realises – she’s the wrong shape!
Can Rita find her inner power and confidence in her beautiful big-bear body?
With lyrical text from Stephanie Stansbie and soft, magical illustrations from debut talent Wendy Warren, The Bear Who Wanted to Dance is a beautiful picture book about self-acceptance, body positivity, representation, and – of course – dancing!
Perfect for sharing with fans of Brontorina by James Howe and Randy Cecil, Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae and Guy Parker-Rees, and Julian Is a Mermaid by Jessica Love.
This uplifting story will strike a chord with any child who has ever felt out of place or like they didn’t quite fit the mould.
A heartwarming Christmas story book for kids from exciting new talent Harriet Howe.
When an old man moves in next door, everyone is too busy to notice, except one little girl.
He’s got a white beard and a round tummy and is very handy at repairing toys in his workshop – he must be Santa Claus!
When the old man becomes unwell, the little girl hatches a plan to rally the whole street together to look after Santa.
But will he be better in time for Christmas Eve…?
This playful, festive story celebrates the joy of community and gently explores the theme of looking out for the elderly, especially during the holiday season.
With beautiful, cosy illustrations from the hugely talented Julia Christians (Magnificent Mabel) and a gently humorous text, this is the perfect Christmas Eve box filler.
Alongside Pick a Pine Tree by Patricia Toht and Jarvis, Dasher by Matt Tavares and The Christmas Eve Tree by Delia Huddy and Emily Sutton, The Street Where Santa Lives is a modern-classic Christmas picture book.
This is an impressive and visually striking large hardback book that offers a wonderfully hands-on way for children to explore the Viking world.
The book covers a broad range of Viking life, from long-distance travel and exploration to myths, daily routines, superstitions and famous warriors. The questions it raises, such as how Vikings reached places as far apart as modern-day Canada and Baghdad, or why berserkers were known for their ferocity, are pitched for KS1 and KS2 children.
The book also offers opportunities for cross-curricular links with geography, as readers trace Viking trade routes and voyages. All in all, it’s a beautifully produced, highly engaging and full of fascinating facts and manageable chunks of history learning.
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.
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