Dog Man and Petey face their biggest challenges yet in the tenth Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and illustrator Dav Pilkey - now available in paperback.Dog Man is down on his luck, Petey confronts his not so purr-fect past, and Grampa is up to no good. The world is spinning out of control as new villains spill into town. Everything seems dark and full of despair. But hope is not lost. Can the incredible power of love save the day?Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including: empathykindnesspersistenceand the importance of doing good.Full colour pages throughout.Love Dog Man? Check out Cat Kid Comic Club and Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey!Everyone Digs Dog Man!"High-intensity, heartwarming, and, above all, hysterically funny." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Riotously funny and original." - School Library Journal, starred review"An utter, unfettered delight." - Booklist, starred review"Readers (of any age) will be giggling from start to finish." - Publishers Weekly, starred review"Action-oriented cartoons... Laffs aplenty." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review Read more

Have you seen Bluey and Bingo?Join Bluey on the beach, in the backyard and at the park in this jam-packed search-and-find activity book. There are lots of other hidden items, too. Can you spot Long Dog on every page? WACKADOO!With over 140 items to spot, this book is perfect for keeping the biggest Bluey fans busy.Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: Super Stickers Bluey: Bluey’s BeachBluey: A Jigsaw Puzzle Book Read more

Meet a very cute little gosling! Written by the brilliant Julia Donaldson and stunningly illustrated by the award-winning Sara Ogilvie, Gozzle is a funny and heartwarming story about family and growing up.It's springtime. Bear has woken up hungry and finds a lost egg outside his cave. Breakfast? No! Out hatches Gozzle, a very sweet little gosling who is convinced that Bear must be her daddy – and that she should be able to climb, dig and eat honey just like him.Follow Bear on his journey from reluctant carer to parent in this heartwarming and joyous picture book about what home and family truly mean.A laugh-out loud story from the creators of the bestselling picture books, The Detective Dog, winner of the Books Are My Bag Readers' Award, and The Hospital Dog, winner of the Indie Book Awards. Read more

Lift the flaps to join in the fun with Hare's New Dress, a brand new rhyming story in the bestselling Tales from Acorn Wood preschool series by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.It's time for a dance in Acorn Wood! But Hare needs a new dress first . . . Lift the flaps to join in the excitement as Hare hunts for something to wear, then heads to Acorn Hall for a party with her friends.With sturdy flaps on every spread and a rhyming story that is a joy to read aloud, Hare's New Dress joins the bestselling Tales from Acorn Wood series which has been delighting parents and children for over twenty-five years.Enjoy more lift-the-flap adventures from Acorn Wood: Cat's Cookbook, Squirrel's Snowman, Badger's Band, Dormouse Has a Cold, Frog's Day Out and Mole's Spectacles. Read more

In DOG MAN: BIG JIM BEGINS, discover the origin of our beloved characters from the Dog Man series as they join forces to stop the Space Cuties from destroying the city. Will the past predict the future for Dog Man and his friends? Will goodness and bravery prevail? Can anything happen if you truly believe? Get ready for another unforgettable book in the #1 worldwide bestselling series from master graphic novelist and award-winning illustrator Dav Pilkey. AND coming soon, the Dog Man movie from DreamWorks Animation and Universal Pictures!For more heartfelt and humorous adventures, join Flippy and Li'l Petey in the Cat Kid Comic Club series. Have fun with creativity with the official colouring book, Dog Man With Love. And don't forget about the series that started it all: Captain Underpants!Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including: empathykindnesspersistenceand the importance of doing good.Full colour pages throughout. Read more

The instant Number One bestseller, now in paperback! Our canine superhero returns in DOG MAN: THE SCARLET SHEDDER, the suspenseful and hilarious twelfth graphic novel in the trator Dav Pilkey! P.U.! Dog Man got sprayed by a skunk! After being dunked in tomato juice, the stink is gone but the scarlet red colour remains. Now exiled, this spunky superhero must struggle to save the citizens who shunned him! Will the ends justify the means for Petey, who's reluctantly pulled back into a life of crime in order to help Dog Man? And who will step forward when an all-new, never-before-seen villain unleashes an army of A.I. robots? The fun and creativity continue with Dog Man with Love: The Official Colouring Book. And for more heartfelt graphic novel adventures, join Flippy and Li'l Petey in the Cat Kid Comic Club series. And don't forget the series that started it all: Captain Underpants!Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including: empathykindnesspersistenceand the importance of doing good.Full colour pages throughout. Read more

"How I long to sail!" said the tiny snail.The Snail and the Whale is a delightful tale of adventure and friendship by the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. One little snail longs to see the world and hitches a lift on the tail of an enormous whale. Together they go on an amazing journey, past icebergs and volcanoes, sharks and penguins, and the little snail feels so small in the vastness of the world. But when disaster strikes and the whale is beached in a bay, it's the tiny snail's big plan that saves the day!This handy board book format is perfect for younger readers. It features the classic story with a stunning redesigned cover and beautiful finish, making it a must-have for even the smallest Donaldson and Scheffler fans! Also available in board book format and with striking redesigned covers are: The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child, Room on the Broom, The Smartest Giant in Town, Monkey Puzzle, Charlie Cook's Favourite Book, and A Squash and a Squeeze. Read more

Howl with laughter with the FIRST book in the hilarious full-colour illustrated series, Dog Man, from the creator of Captain Underpants!George and Harold (the co-stars of the enormously popular Captain Underpants series) are in big trouble again!George and Harold have created a new breed of justice -- one that is part dog, part man, and ALL HERO!With the head of a dog and the body of a human, this heroic hound digs into deception, claws after crooks, rolls over robbers, and scampers after squirrels.Will he be able to resist the call of the wild to answer the call of duty?Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, includingempathy,kindness,persistence,and the importance of being true to one's self.Full colour pages throughout. Read more

Lift the flaps and join in the fun with Rabbit's Nap, a story in the bestselling Tales from Acorn Wood preschool series by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.Rabbit is trying to get to sleep, but everyone is being so noisy. Lift the flaps and find out who is keeping the tired bunny awake! Will she ever have her nap?With sturdy flaps on every spread and rhyming stories that are a joy to read aloud, the Tales from Acorn Wood series has been delighting both parents and toddlers for over twenty years.Look out for new Tales from Acorn Wood story Hare's New Dress and discover more favourites: Fox's Socks, Hide-and-Seek Pig, Postman Bear, Cat's Cookbook, Mole's Spectacles and Badger's Band. Read more

Howl with laughter with the SECOND book in the hilarious full-colour illustrated series, Dog Man,from the creator of Captain Underpants!Dog Man, the newest hero from the creator of Captain Underpants, is still learning a few tricks of the trade.If only the Chief would throw him a bone every once and a while...Dog Man needs to dry up the drool, dust away the dander, and roll out of the refuse if he's going to impress the Chief, and he needs to do it fast!Petey the cat is out of the bag, and his criminal curiosity is taking the city by storm.Can the canine crime biter unleash justice on this ruffian in time to save the city, or will Petey get away with the purrfect crime?Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including:empathy,kindness,persistence,and the importance of being true to one's self.Full colour pages throughout. Read more

Imagine making friends with a polar bear… The Last Bear is perfect for readers of 8+, beautifully illustrated throughout by Levi PinfoldWINNER OF THE 2022 BLUE PETER BOOK AWARDWINNER OF THE 2022 WATERSTONES CHILDREN’S BOOK PRIZESHORTLISTED FOR CHILDREN’S FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS 2022SHORTLISTED FOR THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2022’This is an important first novel, important for us, for polar bears, for the planet. It is deeply moving, beautifully told, quite unforgettable’ Michael MorpurgoThere are no polar bears left on Bear Island. At least, that’s what April’s father tells her when his scientific research takes them to this remote Arctic outpost for six months. But one endless summer night, April meets one. He is starving, lonely and a long way from home. Determined to save him, April begins the most important journey of her life …This moving story will win the hearts of children the world over and show them that no one is too young or insignificant to make a difference. The Last Bear is a celebration of the love between a child and an animal, a battle cry for our world and an irresistible adventure with a heart as big as a bear’s.‘A dazzling debut … A magical, confidently told story – with beautiful illustrations by Levi Pinfold’ The TimesHannah Gold's book The Last Bear was a No.2 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 18-04-2022.FINDING BEAR, the irresistible sequel to THE LAST BEAR, is available nowHannah Gold's book 'The Last Bear' was a No.2 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 18-04-2022. Read more

The heart-warming picture book from the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog."Me, you and the old guitar.How perfectly, perfectly happy we are.MEEE-EW and the old guitar.How PURRRR-fectly happy we are!"Tabby McTat is purr-fectly happy, singing along all day with Fred the busker. But when Fred gives chase to a thief, the two are separated. Will they ever find each other again?'Tabby McTat is such a beautiful story about embracing change and the transitions in life as well - from childhood to adulthood and people going on journeys. There is so much warmth and celebration of family and community' Jodie Whittaker Hardcover format comes with a protective dust jacket to make this a special gift for a lifetimeA heartwarming and charming story from the UK's number one picture book author and illustratorPerfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every page with lots of details to spotFriendship and loyalty are at the heart of this storyPerfect for cat lovers!From the creators of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog, which have all been made into animated filmsTabby McTat has been adapted into a popular animated film starring voices including Jodie Whittaker (Doctor Who) as the narrator, Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey) as Fred, Sope Dirisu (Gangs of London) as Tabby McTat, alongside Cariad Lloyd, Joanna Scanlan and Susan Wokoma.The animated film of Tiddler stars voice artists including Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso, Game of Thrones) as the narrator, Lolly Adefope (Ghosts) as Miss Skate and Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey, The Trip). Look out for Jonty Gentoo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler in 2024.'Absolutely purr-fect' The Times Read more

"I've lost my mum!"Where is Monkey's mummy? It's not too much fun being lost in the jungle, and little monkey wants his mum. Kindly butterfly is keen to help, but they don't seem to be having much luck and keep finding the wrong animals! But eventually, they find . . . Dad! It's just as well that he knows exactly where mum is, and she's waiting with a well-deserved cuddle.Monkey Puzzle is a clever, funny and charming tale from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. This edition features the classic story with a stunning, redesigned cover and beautiful finish, making it a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Donaldson and Scheffler fans – big and small!Also available with redesigned covers are The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child, Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whale, The Smartest Giant in Town, Charlie Cook's Favourite Book, and A Squash and a Squeeze. Read more

Enjoy eight hilarious stories of everyone’s favourite bear, Paddington, in this special gift-set carry case. Paddington is now a major movie star!Stories of Paddington Bear have delighted children around the world for more than sixty years.Read about Paddington’s trip to the seaside, his encounters with the hungry inhabitants of a zoo and much more in these eight funny picture books!Inside you will find:Paddington and the Busy DayPaddington and the Marmalade MazePaddington and the Tutti Frutti RainbowPaddington at the FairPaddington at the PalacePaddington at the ZooPaddington Minds the HousePaddington the ArtistMichael Bond's book 'Paddington’s Easter Egg Hunt' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2025-03-31. Read more

Eric Hill's Where's Spot? was the first ever lift-the-flap book - and his ground-breaking innovation continues to delight and surprise readers with interactive fun. Spot has now been a trusted character in early learning for over 40 years, selling over 65 million books worldwide.Join the hunt to find lovable Spot in Eric Hill's first ever lift-the-flap tale!Lift each flap to find all sorts of funny animal surprises, before discovering where cheeky Spot has been hiding. This is the perfect first book for little ones - the playful text is a wonderful spur to read and respond together, and the hide-and-seek flaps encourage curiosity and interactivity.This is a reissue of the bestselling board book, now in a smart cased-board format with sturdy, toddler-tough flaps! Don't miss the other Spot lift-the-flap classics:Spot's First Walk; Spot's Birthday Party; Spot's First Christmas; Spot Goes to School; Spot Goes on Holiday; Spot Goes to the Circus; Spot Goes to the Farm; Spot's First Easter; Spot's Baby Sister; Spot Stays Overnight; Spot Goes to the Park; Spot Goes to a Party; Spot Bakes a Cake; Spot Visits his Grandparents; Spot Can Count; Who's There, Spot?; Spot Says Goodnight Read more

The funny and joyful picture book from the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog. 'Morning had dawned on the African plain. The lion lay grooming his glorious mane. The kudu looked cool and the rhino looked fine. The bright pink flamingos looked simply divine. The zebra looked graceful; the leopard look great. Oh what a picture of beauty - but wait!'Who's that singing on the savannah? The wildebeest, warthog, vulture, hyena and marabou stork swagger proudly across the savannah, rejoicing in their ugliness - and delighting their babies, who think they're perfect just the way they are.Inspired by the real-life Ugly Five safari animals, this gorgeous picture book is a celebration of animals who are often rather unloved.Shiny foil highlights on the cover makes this a special gift for toddlersA funny and comical picture book from the UK's number one picture book author and illustrator Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every page with lots of details to spotFull of fabulous animals!Celebrates being yourself, family and friendship From the creators of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog, which have all been made into animated films The animated film of Tiddler stars voice artists including Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso, Game of Thrones) as the narrator, Lolly Adefope (Ghosts) as Miss Skate and Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey, The Trip).Look out for Jonty Gentoo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler in 2024.Praise for The Ugly Five: 'Donaldson's exuberant verse and Scheffler's strong, inimitable style are splendidly suited to these underrated, cheerful grotesques, and evoke the love between parents and children of every species' Guardian 'Another fabulous story for two- to eighty-year olds ... What bliss from the creators of The Gruffalo' The Oldie 'Funny, catchy and gleeful ... it's irresistible rhymes trip off the tongue ... Axel's pictures are witty and full of character' BBC Wildlife Magazine Read more

Dog Man and the rest of your favourite characters must join together to face Piggy and his most diabolical plot yet in this heroic and hilarious adventure.WHAT new villains are on the horizon? WHERE are they all coming from? And WHO will step forward to save the city when scoundrels sabotage our Supa Buddies? Find out in DOG MAN #11 - there's so much more than ever before - it's EPIC!Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including: empathykindnesspersistenceand the importance of doing good.Full colour pages throughout.Love Dog Man? Check out Cat Kid Comic Club and Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey!Everyone Digs Dog Man!"High-intensity, heartwarming, and, above all, hysterically funny." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Riotously funny and original." - School Library Journal, starred review"An utter, unfettered delight." - Booklist, starred review"Readers (of any age) will be giggling from start to finish." - Publishers Weekly, starred review"Action-oriented cartoons... Laffs aplenty." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review Read more

"I hope you enjoy filling this book up with colours, and may all of your stories be stories about love." - Dav PilkeyHooray, Dog Man fans! Now you can create art alongside Dav Pilkey in the first ever official Dog Man colouring book.Hang out with Dog Man, Petey, Li'l Petey, Chief, and other favourite characters as you visit some of the most beloved scenes from Dav's acclaimed graphic novel series.Featuring over 100 panels, this thoughtfully arranged, heartwarming, and riotously funny colouring book story will draw in Dog Man fans of all ages.For more graphic novel adventures starring Li'l Petey, Flippy, Molly, and more, be sure to check out Dav's celebration of creativity and storytelling: the Cat Kid Comic Club series! Read more

The unmissable follow-up to the phenomenal bestselling and award-winning The Last Bear. Beautifully illustrated by Levi Pinfold and perfect for readers 8+April Wood has returned home from her adventure on Bear Island. But, over a year later, she can’t stop thinking about Bear.When April hears that a polar bear has been shot and injured in Svalbard, she’s convinced it’s her friend and persuades her dad to travel with her to the northernmost reaches of the Arctic. So begins an unforgettable journey across frozen tundra and icy glaciers.But along the way, she discovers much more than she bargained for – a tiny polar bear cub, desperately in need of her help. In freezing temperatures, April must navigate the dangerous Arctic terrain and face her deepest fears if she’s to save him.Beautifully illustrated by Levi Pinfold, Finding Bear is a stunning story of survival and a heartwarming tale of love that shows us how hope is born from the smallest of beginnings.‘A beautifully written and illustrated story of determination, courage and hope’ The Sun‘Magically inspiring’ Daily Mail Read more

Chosen as one of BookTrust's Best Bedtime Reads for Newborns, and read by superstar Kylie Minogue as a CBeebies Bedtime Story.This gentle bedtime story, which has lulled generations of children to sleep, is the perfect first book to share at bedtime.In a great green room a little bunny is tucked up snugly and safely in bed and is getting ready to say goodnight to all the familiar things in his room, one by one.Margaret Wise Brown's comforting, rhythmical text accompanied by the warmth of Clement Hurd's classic mid-century illustrations make Goodnight Moon a timeless picture book, which is known and loved around the world. Printed with a beautifully vivid orange pantone ink to preserve the magic of the 1947 original, Goodnight Moon makes the perfect birthday or christening gift. Read more