Eddy’s lost his teddy, Freddy, so he goes off into the woods in search of the missing bear. The dark, horrible woods hold a gigantic surprise for Eddy, who discovers his teddy bear has grown much too big to cuddle. Could it be a case of mistaken identity? Fast-paced and fun, this comedy of errors from beloved children’s illustrator Jez Alborough has spent two and a half decades delighting young readers — and earning its place among the picture book classics.

The familiar noises, repetition and beautiful illustrations make Jill Murphy’s delightful Peace at Last an all-time favourite bedtime story with children and adults everywhere. This is a beautiful refreshed edition of a much-loved picture book classic.

Enjoy more Bear Family stories with Whatever Next! and Just One of Those Days.

(And which introduces an unsuspecting world to snail superstar, Gail!) A warm and endearing rhyming text by Rachel Bright (Love Monster, The Lion Inside) is perfectly paired with funny and fabulous illustrations by Nadia Shireen (Good Little Wolf, Billy and the Beast) in this adorable future classic.

Can there really be 100 dogs doing 100 doggy things packed into the pages of this picture book? Follow the bouncy rhyme as it weaves its way through an array of hilarious hounds (from petted pugs to silly sausage dogs) and find out . . .

This silly celebration of dogs is bursting with funny details to spot and crazy, characterful dogs to fall in love with – a bark-aloud book to return time and again.

“Strong rhythm and rhyme perfectly combine to celebrate 100 dogs. Tiny tots will adore the illustrations and parents can introduce early learning skills: first steps in counting and reading through repetition and predictive rhyme. A joyous, interactive treat!” – The Best New Kids Books Summer 2019 supplement, distributed in The Guardian

“Father Christmas needs a wee.
He’s been drinking drinks since half past three . . .”

At each different house that he visits Father Christmas drinks and eats all the goodies left out for him. Before long he really, really, really needs a wee. So much so that he even forgets to leave the presents behind. But he dashes back, delivers all the pressies and flies home at high speed to avoid an embarrassing accident . . . there’s just one tiny problem . . . he’s lost his house key!

Find out what happens and whether Father Christmas ever gets to relieve himself in this brilliant and fabulously funny counting book from the talented author/illustrator Nicholas Allan!

Welcome to a hilarious series by award-winning picture book creators Tracey Corderoy (author of the hugely successful Shifty McGifty books) and Joe Berger (former World Book Day artist).

If your granny were a little bit different from other grannies (even if she is, in fact, a WITCH!) would you want to change her . . . or would you love her just the way she is? Maybe it’s fun to take the bats to the cinema or to cook up a big pot of gloopy soup with granny’s witchy friends after all!

Hubble Bubble, Granny Trouble is a riot to share and makes the perfect Halloween treat, yet has bags of grandparent-grandchild fun to be enjoyed all year round! The charming combination of granny-witch theme, a warm message about acceptance, rhyming text and stylish illustrations make the Hubble Bubble series a bewitching brew for all little people who like a sprinkling of magic on their stories. Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free “Stories Aloud” audio recording. Just scan the QR code and listen along! Read all the Hubble Bubble picture book adventures:

• Hubble Bubble, Granny Trouble
• Whizz! Pop! Granny, Stop!
• Spells-A-Popping,
• Granny’s Shopping

Have you read the Hubble Bubble adventures for early readers?

• Hubble Bubble: The Glorious Granny Bake Off
• Hubble Bubble: The Messy Monkey Business
• Hubble Bubble: The Super Spooky Fright Night
• Hubble Bubble: The Wacky Winter Wonderland

But trouble awaits as, one by one, they fall off and bump their heads! The uproarious rhyme is brought to life in this family favorite. With its mischievous illustrations and surprising twist, this contemporary classic is a sturdy and beautiful book to give as a gift or add to a home library.

Little ones will love giggling along with those naughty monkeys!

Five little monkeys jumping on the bed. One fell off and bumped his head. The mama called the doctor.

The doctor said, “No more monkeys jumping on the bed!”

Praise for Dinosaurs Love Underpants: ‘Fans of Aliens Wear Underpants will revel in this companion volume’s dotty humor and pell-mell action’ Publisher’s Weekly ‘A wild and wonderful rhyme by one of the funniest authors on the planet.’ Scholastic Kids Book Club

There’s an Alien in Your Book is the next in the series of bestsellers There’s a Monster in Your Book and There’s a Dragon in Your Book. It’s packed full of interactive fun, with a gentle message about openness, acceptance and inclusion that will speak to the very youngest readers.

“Interactive fun on every page and the gentle message of acceptance and inclusion guarantee this book will be a favourite addition to any bedtime routine” – The Best New Kids Books Summer 2019 supplement, distributed in The Guardian

“Featuring bright, colourful illustrations and interactive fun, There’s an Alien in Your Book, is a magical story with a kind gentle message at its heart” – Baby Magazine