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croc

The Crocodile Under The Bed – Judith Kerr

From the creator of the iconic picture books The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog the Forgetful Cat, comes a brand new story about joy, parties…and crocodiles

 

rabbit sleep

The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep – Carl-Johan Forssen Ehrlin

When Roger can’t fall asleep, Mummy Rabbit takes him to see Uncle Yawn, who knows just what to do. Carl-Johan Forssen Ehrlin’s simple story uses a distinct language pattern that will help your child fall asleep-at bedtime or naptime

 

fairy tales

Usborne Illustrated Fairy Tales – Rosie Dickins

Containing ten classic fairy tales by authors such as the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen, wonderfully illustrated.

 

oi frog

Oi Frog! – Kes Gray & Jim Field

A hilarious rhyming tale about a frog who discovers that all animals have their special places to sit! This original rhyming story will have young children in fits of laughter.

 

5 – 8

 

shark

Shark in the Park on a Windy Day – Nick Sharratt

Timothy Pope has a telescope, and on a visit to the park with his Dad one windy day, he spots lots of things which can look like a shark fin. As readers look through the peep-holes to the following page there’s the opportunity to guess what Timothy might be looking at, and join in with the catchphrase.

 

treehouse

The 13-Storey Treehouse – Andy Griffiths

A book about writing (or actually not writing) a book! The author and illustrator realise that they are due to present their latest book to their publisher within 24 hours. Unfortunately, they have absolutely no idea what to write, and all sorts of bizarre things keep happening which prevent them from writing anything! Living in a 13-story treehouse is hard enough, but that’s the least of their problems…

 

poppy

Poppy Pym and the Pharaoh’s Curse – Laura Wood

Poppy Pym has grown up in the circus, but when she turns eleven, her family decides she needs a more traditional education, and she is sent to boarding school. At first Poppy doesn’t fit in at St Smithen’s, a school that is very different from the circus. Then, an ancient Egyptian ruby arrives at school and dangerous accidents start occurring. Suddenly it’s up to Poppy to save her new school and solve the mystery of the Pharaoh’s curse!

 

childrens-encyclopedia

The Usborne Children’s Encylopedia

A reference book for young readers, covering an endless range of topics! With over 1500 photos, illustrations and diagrams, it’s the ultimate discovery source.

 

robins winter song

Robin’s Winter Song

Written by Suzanne Barton

 

An excellent introduction to the seasons.

This cheerful story captures Robin’s delight as the new season arrives. When Bear goes off for his long winter sleep Robin snuggles up with him. He doesn’t sleep for long and soon is he out enjoying the wonderful new weather with new friends.

 

The emperor

The Emperor of Absurdia

Written by Chris Riddell

 

Sumptuous illustrations tempt readers into the delightfully absurd world in which dinner is served before lunch and skyfish settle on umbrella trees. The young Emperor is a charming child with a hairy wardrobe monster as an advisor who sets off hunting dragons across a gloriously imagined landscape where anything fantastical can happen.