It is Tim's birthday. Instead of a package, Tim gets a mysterious letter -- written in code! Tim -- and the reader -- are off, following the clues. And at the end of the treasure hunt is a wonderful birthday surprise!

When a bus driver takes a break from his route, a very unlikely volunteer springs up to take his place-a pigeon! But you've never met one like this before. As he pleads, wheedles, and begs his way through the book, children will love being able to answer back and decide his fate.

Draw me a star. And the artist drew a star. It was a good star. Draw me a sun, said the star. And the artist drew a sun.? And on the artist draws, bringing the world to life picture by beautiful picture until he is spirited across the night sky by a star that shines on all he has made. In Draw Me a Star, Eric Carle celebrates the imagination in all of us with a beguiling story about a young artist who creates a world of light and possibility.

Bear is walking through a deep dark forest when he meets a hungry-looking wolf, a giant, a scary witch and a family of three bears. With each encounter, Bear draws his way out of danger with the help of his magic red and yellow pencil. Originally published in 1989 this early work by a picture book master is available again for a brand-new audience.

A little princess, tired of diapers, learns to use the potty, although it's not always easy.

A lyrical lullaby tale that's perfect for bedtime What can you do with a patch of black, a moon and a silver star? From a magical wish-granting cloak to a hammock rocked by jungle animal friends, there's nothing that a patch of nighttime sky can't become with a bit of imagination, and certainly no need to be afraid of the dark. The soothing text is accompanied by beautiful, evocative illustrations.

The trouble with dragons is . . . they're ruining the planet! They're chopping down trees to make way for their houses, fishing out the oceans, eating and drinking everything in sight. It's only a matter of time before the seas rise and the deserts expand, and once that happens, all the animals pack up and leave-except for the dragons, who are left feeling awfully sorry for themselves.

Sainsbury's Children's Book Award winner for Best Picture Book; A Guardian Best New Children's Book; The Sunday Times' Children's Book of the Week If you ever see a box of cornflakes offering a free lion, ignore it! This is the hair-raising story of two brothers who didn't – and then ended up with a grizzly bear, a cranky old crocodile, and a huge gorilla!

he wonderfully wintry tale of two adventurous little fox cubs and their first snowfall, from the team behind Ruby in Her Own Time

Rory loves to cook. He's always inventing new recipes like blue pancakes, cheese bats and hairy cakes . . . One evening, when his mum and dad go out to dinner, leaving Rory and his siblings with the babysitter, tummies start to rumble. It's time for Rory to cook up a real monster feast! A hilarious and unexpected tale – with a twist of pepper!

When Little Lou finds a wriggly, squiggly piece of wool amongst a pile of toys, she curiously gives it a tug. But - what's this? The wool tugs back - there's something at the other end! And as Little Lou follows the wool, she realises that it's attached to . . . A giant woolly mammoth! Quick, RUN! But soon the woolly mammoth gets snagged, and he starts to get smaller . . . And smaller . . . And smaller. In fact, he is so small that he doesn't really seem so scary anymore - he's just the right size for a cuddle! A charming tale of fear, friendship and not judging a book by it's cover, beautifully illustrated by Paula Bowles.

I'm a giant monster, with sharp, sharp claws. I've got big, spiky teeth and loud, loud roars. Which is why I say, to everyone I meet . . . CALL ME SCARY . . . DON'T CALL ME SWEET!

When Tom meets Tallulah, he's just a shy little kitten but Tallulah knows just how to make him feel at home. Tallulah, you see, is very good at 'CAT'. She can tell exactly what Tom wants from a simple 'purr' or 'miaow'. They are the perfect team, best friends until ...Tom begins to learn 'HUMAN'. Suddenly, Tom is not quite as cute as he first seemed. SOMEONE has not been nice ...Find out just how much mischief one rascally cat can get up to in this rebelliously funny picture book.

Marvin is not happy. Why are the other sheep bigger than him? And why are they faster than him? And WHY can they jump higher than him?

Follow Cat and say goodnight to everyone in this touch-and-feel board book Join an adorable ginger cat as she sets off to say goodnight to all her animal friends. From the barn owl swooping overhead to the rabbits safe in their hutch, there are all sorts of familiar pets and wild animals in this gorgeous board book. Children will love to stroke the velvety soft-to-touch animals on every page and join in calling out their noises.

One day an invitation Came to number 24. It was from a next-door neighbour Who they'd never met before. The children can't wait - a birthday party? What fun! But their next-door neighbour is not all he seems. For starters, there's his large snout and very sharp teeth. Not to mention his scaly skin . . . Yes, there's no two ways about it, he's definitely a CROCODILE. Erm, crocodiles don't eat children, do they?

When the day is done and sleep draws near, When the moon's aglow and stars appear. I'll whisper something crystal clear - Words meant just for you to hear. As nighttime falls and the moon starts to shine, parents and children across the world snuggle up together. So cuddle close, because it's time for a bedtime story. With a gentle message and beautifully tender illustrations, My Little Star is a timeless bedtime story.

Up and down, here and there, busy wheels are everywhere! The alarm at the fire station is ringing. The foxes scramble into Fire Engine and get ready to go. This is an emergency! It's time to get busy with machines that race, vroom and zoom! This vibrant series is designed to excite playful pre-schoolers. Each Busy Wheels book offers a colourful vehicle adventure, sounds to mimic and an exciting job to get done.

It's Christmas Day and all the family have come to visit. Baby Bear and the cousins are so excited they shake and poke and sniff all the presents under the tree. But suddenly Baby Bear realizes - Grandbear doesn't have a present! With a bit of snow and some mistletoe 'berries' that twinkle like the star on the Christmas tree, Baby Bear creates a special snowberry snow bear for Grandbear.

Have you ever noticed how being with your best friend makes your day brighter? Mousse and Nut have! They love walking together, playing together, and laughing together.Everything is wonderful—until they start to notice there are some things they just can't do together.