Picture storybooks: imagination and play Books

Imagine living on a farm by the water. After you finish your chores with your family, it's time to play on the beach, where the rockpools are meant for sipping on sea grass tea and dancing to the music of the waves. Jillian Packer's debut picture book...

Grab your pens and pencils and start your own LEGO® Star Wars™ adventure! From galactic heroes and villains, to awesome starships, droids and aliens, this book is packed with fun activities and epic scenes to colour! Use your imagination and create your...

Winston is wearing his brightest, yellowest sweatsuit today because it's an important day for him. It's the kind of day that only happens once a year. He hopes his friends will remember and help him celebrate. But everyone is busy, even his good friend...

Tiggy has a BIG imagination. She sometimes has BIG feelings too. But everything is A-Okay, because Tiggy has a very special secret …Whether she’s starring in a school performance, dealing with a wobbly tooth, or feeling nervous at a sleepover, Tiggy...

Tiggy has a BIG imagination. She sometimes has BIG feelings too. But everything is A-Okay, because Tiggy has a very special secret …Whether she’s getting a new pet, going to her first day of school, or solving a birthday party problem, Tiggy knows her...

Peep peep! All aboard for learning fun! Have you met Kana, Nia, Diesel, Percy, Carly the Crane, Bruno the Brake Car and Harold the Helicopter? Join the Sodor Squad as they learn train words, colours, numbers, shapes, opposites and emotions!

Learn to read with this hilarious story about noisy singing from the best-selling School of Monsters series! Can Bill and Ben learn to sing in harmony?Bill and Ben both love to sing, but each one sings a different thing!Welcome to the School of...

Empower young kids with the help of the critically acclaimed Teeny Tiny Stevies You're not the boss of what other people think, what they say and how they exist. You're not the boss of how someone else behaves -- the positions they take and the...

Count down from ten with Sleepy Unicorn and friends in this wonderfully warm, fun and imaginative new picture-book series – the perfect way to help little ones fall blissfully asleep. In a magical land not so far away, Sleepy Unicorn is tired and ready...

Count down from ten with Little Dragon and friends in this wonderfully warm, fun and imaginative new picture-book series – the perfect way to help little ones fall blissfully asleep. In a magical land not so far away, Little Dragon is tired and ready...

A funny and charming Little Gem from national treasure Anne Fine, with beautiful artwork by illustration star Vicki Gausden – Anne’s collaborator on The Gingerbread Star and Out for the Count. When the rain threatens to ruin the fun at summer camp,...

Be amazed by the exciting – and extraordinary! – things you can do and people you can be in this witty whizz-through the world of work with Dr. Seuss! What will you do? What do you want to be when you grow up? A ticket taker… a pizza maker…? A wrestler,...

Little Book Baby wakes soon after dawn, beginning the day with a cuddly book-yawn. This little baby loves sharing books! Books on the tram with Dad, books at picnics with Nanna and Pa, and even bath-time books with Mummy. Morning, noon and night, books...

Inspired by classic rock songs and eighties hair bands, Rock Stars Don’t Nap is a hilarious bedtime story for anyone who’s got "Moves Like Jagger."There was no denying it: Jimmy was born to rock. With his mom and dad in tow, Jimmy is rocking and...

This is a snoot. Snoots need boops.A boop is a pat. A gentle tap. Get your finger ready and . . . BOOP!There are so many snoots to boop! Snoots attached to big dogs and little dogs and dogs with beards and those without. Are you ready to boop ALL the...

A heart-warming new story from Emma Chichester Clark celebrating 25 years of beloved characters Lily and Blue Kangaroo. Blue Kangaroo has gone everywhere with Lily for as long as they can both remember. So when Lily and her friends are planning their...

Layla the Inventor wasn’t tired enough for bed. So she sat up in her science lab, inventing things instead! What does Layla invent? A robot, of course!It’s so much fun to do the robot dance together! And it’ll be even MORE fun with another robot – so...

A brilliant new picture book from major talent John Bond, creator of Mini Rabbit. Pigeon is extremely busy doing important things. Rushing here, rushing there. He has no time to stop, and he definitely doesn't have time to get lost.   Luckily Mouse...

One boy is determined to stay in his bed in this hilarious story from Dr. Seuss! It’s time to get up, but one boy has decided he’ll stay in bed today. And he won’t change his mind – not even when his neighbours shout and a big brass band plays outside,...

The perfect book for families who all need a slow day every now and then ... Let's take today nice and slow, have a break from the go-go-go.We can lounge about and rediscover what we love about each other.From the team that brought us The Love That...

A classic collection of tales to tell children of about four, featuring beloved characters and lively stories, by Michael Bond, Jill Barklem, Anne Fine amongst others, chosen by children’s book expert, Julia Eccleshare. Paddington Bear has a magical...

A hilarious new 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 chaotic world of cats and all the crazy things they get up...

Featuring children’s own words and heart-warming pictures, this board book is a perfect celebration of everything there is to love about Halloween! “I love Halloween because…”This fun-packed board book combines the things children say about Halloween...

A favorite stuffed animal can’t be too loved . . . or can it Toy Story meets Knuffle Bunny in this picture book exploring the enduring bond between a child and her beloved stuffed penguin. A must-have for fans of Strictly No Elephants and Bear Is...

A beautifully lyrical and empowering picture book about the importance of dreaming big, from award-winning author Manjeet Mann and the exceptionally talented debut illustrator, Amanda Quartey. Small lived in a small house. She had a small room with a...

A stunning picture book ode to the joys of the creative process and the spirit of collaboration. This lyrical story from Danielle Davis and Mags DeRoma is perfect for fans of Kevin Henkes, Gyo Fujikawa, and Julie Fogliano. To make . . . a cake, a...

A powerful and poetic imaginative adventure from the creator of Alone, shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize! Who knows where we’ll go… Or what we might see… What on earth will we find? Oh, what might we be?Welcome to a world where tree...

A new paperback edition, never before published in the UK, written and illustrated by the one and only Dr. Seuss. This Hilarious book tells the story of a bored indecisive boy who is urged by a string of Hunches – that come in the guise of bizarre furry...

A daring dinosaur adventure and tale of purr-severance – with timid dinosaurs and fearless kittens! Sure to elicit giggles with every “RAWR!” of distress! – Kirkus ReviewsLife on Dinosaur Island is BORING. So the dinosaurs are escaping to Kitten Island...

This charming picture book from author-illustrator Anya Glazer follows two sisters in a celebration—and adorable demonstration—of how sisterhood and encouraged question asking can lead to the most surprising journeys. A perfect, hilarious read for...

Two beloved giants of children’s books – Dr. Seuss and Quentin Blake – come together for this joyous celebration of life. UP UP UP! Fill up the air. Up, flags! Balloons! UP! Everywhere!Join two of the most amazing talents in pictures books in this warm...

In the grand tradition of The Book with No Pictures and This Is a Ball, comes a brand-new read-aloud to get everyone laughing WARNING: Reading this book out loud may cause fits of giggles. If symptoms persist, read it again to appreciate our weird and...

Imagine all the cozy, warm hugs little ones love to receive on cold, blustery days. This highly huggable sequel to the bestselling and beloved I’m Going to Give You a Bear Hug! encourages parents and grandparents and their children and grandchildren to...

Now I Am Bigger captures all the excitement and wonder of a small child's world, when every day brings something new - new teeth, new words, new shoes, new bed - and every little change is very, very BIG.

This charming book introduces young children to words that rhyme, with classic Dr. Seuss fun! House, Mouse! Hop, Pop! Cup, Pup! Learning about words that rhyme has never been more fun – simply change the first letter and the whole word changes!With his...

When Sam-I-am persits in pestering a grumpy grouch to eat a plate of green eggs and ham, perseverance wins the day, teaching us all that we cannot know what we like until we have tried it! The original Dr. Seuss classic that inspired the Netflix series. ...

There’s a new guy in town – and Pete the Cat wants to say hi! Join Pete in another groovy adventure about friends and fun. There’s a New Guy in town! Pete the Cat can’t wait to meet him. He’s very different… and that’s cool. But when he can’t find a way...

From debut author-illustrator Hala Tahboub comes a seriously silly story for fans of Oliver Jeffers, social-emotional adventures, and strawberry donuts.When Kevin and his friends find a mysterious ladder, it sparks a big debate over what it might lead...

Celebrate your favourite Adopt Me pets with this hilarious dress-up sticker book! Dress up your puffin, rhino, cat, dog, space whale and more with silly hats, funky glasses and bow ties. You can also decorate your house with lots of furniture...

A brilliant and heart-warming story about the power of imagination and the special bond between grandparent and grandchild. Come on an adventure to the beach, all without leaving your sitting room…From kite-flying and sandcastle building to splashing in...

Never forget your Adopt Me journey with this official game journal. This guided journal is a must-have companion to the game all about adopting cute pets, decorating your house, and playing with friends!Profile your pets, track your trades and unlock...

Meet the little dinosaur who is the GREATEST SECRET AGENT IN THE WORLD. Spyceratops has all the skills: sneaking, peeking, blending in, daredevil manoeuvres.She has all the kit: groovy gadgets, loyal sidekick, awesome spymobile.And luckily the perfect...

Children ages 2-6 will love this adorable and interactive board book that encourages them to embrace their unique gifts and talents. Little ones will also learn throughout the story that God made each of us to be different, and our differences are what...

A hilarious story about one very big-hearted moose who is only too happy to host a menagerie of animals in his antlers – until his new guests go too far! When Thidwick kindly offers to give one tiny Bingle Bug a ride on his antlers, he soon finds...

“Izzy’s happiness at creating something of their own and the simple but lively text make for a delightful and engaging read-aloud. A charming stroll through the imagination and a testament to the joys of creativity.” —KirkusInspired by a museum...

This hilarious new picture book by New York Times bestselling author Alan Katz and Unicorns Are the Worst creator Alex Willan imagines what happens when a good-natured game of "got your nose" goes too far—and one little girl’s nose runs free.Becky...

A classic collection of tales for young readers of about five, featuring beloved characters and lively stories by Michael Bond, Jill Barklem, Elizabeth Laird and others, chosen by children’s book expert, Julia Eccleshare. Paddington Bear tries to buy a...