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"When you wish upon a car, and if your wish is deep,A starry kind of magic sometimes happens in your sleep . . ." Close your eyes, make a wish, and join the cars, bikes, jeeps and trucks (and the little dreamers who've driven them to Dreamland) in this brilliant, rhyming adventure.From award-winning author, Barry Timms, with warm and wonderful illustrations by Ben Whitehouse, this brand new picture book is perfect for fans of Goodnight Digger and a brilliant addition to bedtimes everywhere!

Meet a green-fingered family whose diverse community is bursting with love in this lushly illustrated and lyrical picture book.This beautiful and warmly-told story teaches us that love really does grow everywhere, in all shapes, forms and sizes.Through gentle, rhyming text and vibrant illustrations, feel the love in a close-knit family who grow plants and sell them in their local market, and discover the types of love that exist in the many homes of their diverse community.There are kisses from Dad, songs with Grandma, charity from neighbours and playtime with friends. There’s old love, new love and everything in between!But there’s a new kid who is not quite so sure... Can the gardeners’ daughter be brave and extend the love to him?Beautiful and characterful illustrations from the exceptionally talented Tisha Lee help bring this book to life, and the gentle rhyming text from Barry Timms helps underscore the message of kindness, charity and love. This warm and charming tale, perfect for Valentine’s Day and beyond, celebrates the many different ways love grows to make a brighter world.

Following on from Love Grows Everywhere, A Pinch of Love is Barry Timms and Tisha Lee's second book on the subject of love – this time celebrating the love that comes through baking, cooking and sharing food.In this beautiful story told in rhyming verse, a boy and his grandmother, are preparing for a big neighbourhood bake-off. See the loving (and sticky!) moments of their tender relationship, along with the many other warm bonds that exist within their community.Barry Timms’ gentle text skilfully links these loving moments with the love that is represented by the food, while Tisha Lee’s lush illustrations give real depth to this vibrant and diverse neighbourhood.This book is a warm and charming tale, perfect for Valentine’s Day and beyond.

Count down from ten with the cheeky aliens and do your 'sums with bums' in Ten Green Bottoms – a hilarious storybook for preschoolers, which is a twist on the classic nursery rhyme Ten Green Bottles. Join the green-bottomed aliens and their ‘wind-powered' rocket as they cause all kinds of mischief on Earth. Packed full of silly humour and with lots to spot in busy scenes, this riotous rhyming story by Barry Timms and Mike Byrne is perfect for reading aloud and sharing.With a surprise gatefold ending, a number line to count up to ten and back down again plus a page of simple adding up, first maths skills have never been so much fun!

Count down from 10 with the cheeky red-bottomed dragons and do your 'sums with bums'! Ten Red Bottoms is a laugh-out-loud rhyming story for preschoolers – a fiery twist on the nursery rhyme Ten Green Bottles.Inside the castle, a gang of mischievous little dragons are learning to breathe fire, fly, and chomp their way into all sorts of trouble. With hilarious rhymes, busy scenes full of surprises, and a special fold-out ending, this book is perfect for bedtime giggles and storytime fun.Learn & play!A number line to count up to 10 and back down againA page of simple adding up for early maths skillsBold, playful illustrations to keep little readers engagedWritten by Barry Timms and illustrated by Mike Byrne, Ten Red Bottoms is a must-have for toddlers and preschoolers who love silly stories and counting fun! For more Sums with Bums check out Ten Green Bottoms!

Count down from 10 with Santa's cheeky little reindeer! Ten Christmas Bottoms is a laugh-out-loud rhyming story for preschoolers – a festive twist on the nursery rhyme Ten Green Bottles.At the North Pole, a gang of mischievous little reindeer sneak out of their stalls, fly off with Santa's sleigh and munch their way through far too many sprouts! With hilarious rhymes, busy scenes full of surprises, and a special fold-out ending, this book is perfect for festive bedtime giggles and storytime fun.Learn & play!A number line to count up to 10 and back down againA page of simple adding upBold, playful illustrations to keep little readers engagedWritten by Barry Timms and illustrated by Mike Byrne, Ten Christmas Bottoms is a must-have for toddlers and preschoolers who love silly stories and counting fun! For more Sums with Bums check out Ten Green Bottoms and Ten Red Bottoms!

Count down from 10 with the cheeky aliens in Ten Green Bottoms – a sturdy rhyming board book for preschoolers with bottom-shaped tabs! Scan the QR audio code and sing along in this twist on the classic nursery rhyme Ten Green Bottles.Join the comical alien crew and their 'wind-powered' rocket as they cause all kinds of mischief on Earth. This riotous rhyming story with lots to spot by Barry Timms and Mike Byrne features a number line to count up to 10 and back again plus a page of 'sums with bums' .Developing first maths skills has never been so much fun!More bums in the series: Ten Red Bottoms.

Haven't you heard? Wolf is building a machine. A machine that makes dreams come true! "My greatest invention ever!" cheers Wolf. But what will happen when at last she turns the handle?An enchanting tale about the joys of sharing your talents, with flaps to lift and peep-through holes.

Scribble and Swoop are the best of friends - until the day they have a TERRIBLE QUARREL! Which friend will be the first to say sorry? And can an apology fix their precious friendship? The perfect story for teaching young children the importance of meaningful apologies.

Noah has a new friend - a magical Starbird! She helps him feel brave on the darkest nights. If only her magic could make his daddy well again . . . A shimmering tale of friendship, kindness and courage.

A spooktacularly spooky Halloween book for children by Barry Timms with stunningly-detailed illustrations from rising picture book star, Laura Borio.Books are magic! Bookshops are spectacular! Don't believe us? Join Henry as he helps Griselda Snook on the opening day of her spooky bookshop! From hunting down runaway jack-o'-lanterns to banishing dragons, Henry loves his day spent in Griselda's bookshop, and he especially likes helping booklovers to find their next read. But can Henry find the perfect book for him?With an eyecatching, head-turning orange fluoro pantone ink throughout, this gorgeous book is a celebration of the magic of books and bookshops. Just like Funnybones by Janet and Allan Ahlberg, Gustavo the Shy Ghost by Flavia Z. Drago and The Incredible Book Eating Boy by Oliver Jeffers, Griselda Snook's Spectacular Books is the ideal gift for booklovers and kids that love spooky books.

Get ready for a magical and hilarious adventure about the most fantastic unicorn EVER!"A joyful read-aloud text" - The Bookseller"A magical rhyming romp" - Lancashire PostThis book is NOT about a unicorn! Well . . . OK, maybe it is! But THIS unicorn has a horn that can turn into the most incredible things - a magic wand, a helicopter, even a space rocket! Join the hilarious adventure and prepare to be amazed by your brilliant new friend.This fabulously funny story has tons of appeal for all children - watch out for rockets, rainbows, helicopters, massive fish, ice cream sundaes, and magical adventures.With wonderful wordplay and a funny and sweet friendship at its heart, this is NOT a unicorn book to be missed!

Discover love in every corner of life with this interactive board book, featuring eye-catching foil on its cover, more than 30 flaps to lift and a giant, fold-out surprise inside.  Love is everywhere: from deserts to mountains, home to town, between neighbours and friends . . . and beyond! In this board book edition of Love Grows Everywhere, children will have fun finding the love too by lifting more than 30 sturdy flaps to reveal sweet, loving surprises hidden underneath.  This beautifully illustrated, rhyming story teaches us that love really does grow everywhere, in all shapes, forms and sizes. There are kisses from Dad, songs with Grandma, charity from neighbours and playtime with friends. There’s old love, new love and everything in between.  But there’s a new kid who is not quite so sure. Can the gardener's daughter be brave and extend the love to him?  This captivating board book invites you to share with the little ones you love: A message of kindness, charity and caring.  The love of a close-knit family.  Various types of love that exist in the family’s diverse community.  An appreciation of plants and nature. This warm and charming tale, perfect for Valentine’s Day, baby showers, birthdays, housewarmings and beyond, celebrates the many different ways love grows to make a brighter world.

Get ready for a magical and hilarious adventure about the most fantastic unicorn EVER!This book is NOT about a unicorn! Well . . . OK, maybe it is! But THIS unicorn has a horn that can turn into the most incredible things - a magic wand, a helicopter, even a space rocket! Join the hilarious adventure and prepare to be amazed by your brilliant new friend.With wonderful wordplay and a funny and sweet friendship at its heart, this is NOT a unicorn book to be missed!This fabulously funny story has stacks of appeal for both girls and boys - watch out for rockets, rainbows, helicopters, massive fish, ice cream sundaes and magical adventures.Shortlisted for the Laugh Out Loud Book Awards 2023!Includes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® song! Scan the code, hear the song.

The dreamiest bedtime story to lull little ones peacefully off to sleep.Night is falling in the jungle, and little tiger Patterpaw is ready to snooze. Granny and Grandpa Tiger want to help their cub have the sleepiest sleep of all, but they will need the help of their jungle friends when a thunderstorm comes rumbling and crashing through the forest.With mesmerising, magical illustrations and repeated lullaby refrain, this lyrical rhyming adventure written by award-winning author Barry Timms is the perfect gift, and guaranteed to help children wind down at bedtime!

The dreamiest bedtime story to lull little ones peacefully off to sleep.Night is falling in the jungle, and little tiger Patterpaw is ready to snooze. Granny and Grandpa Tiger want to help their cub have the sleepiest sleep of all, but they will need the help of their jungle friends when a thunderstorm comes rumbling and crashing through the forest.With mesmerising, magical illustrations and repeated lullaby refrain, this lyrical rhyming adventure written by award-winning author Barry Timms is the perfect gift, and guaranteed to help children wind down at bedtime!Includes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story

Prepare for a hilarious adventure with the funniest dinosaur you've EVER seen!This book is NOT about a dinosaur! Well, not any old dinosaur. THIS dinosaur can become the most amazing things - a footballer, pirate, deep-sea diver, knight, magician and even a hairdresser! Having a dinosaur for a friend is one BIG adventure.This fabulously funny story has stacks of appeal for both girls and boys. Look out for spooky houses, prehistoric creatures, silly fish, sparkling teeth and LOTS of fun and friendship.With wonderful wordplay and a sweet relationship at its heart, this is NOT a dinosaur book to be missed!Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free "Stories Aloud" audio recording. Just scan the QR code and listen along!

Prepare for a hilarious adventure with the funniest dinosaur you've EVER seen!This book is NOT about a dinosaur! Well, not any old dinosaur. THIS dinosaur can become the most amazing things - a footballer, pirate, deep-sea diver, knight, magician and even a hairdresser! Having a dinosaur for a friend is one BIG adventure.This fabulously funny story has stacks of appeal for both girls and boys. Look out for spooky houses, prehistoric creatures, silly fish, sparkling teeth and LOTS of fun and friendship.With wonderful wordplay and a sweet relationship at its heart, this is NOT a dinosaur book to be missed!Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free "Stories Aloud" audio recording. Just scan the QR code and listen along!

Get ready for fun, games and BIG bear hugs with a fabulous new friend!This book is NOT about a polar bear. Well . . . OK, maybe it is! But this polar bear can drive a train, roller skate, disco dance and even save the world. And there's one thing this bear does best of all - he gives the biggest, cosiest cuddles!With brilliant wordplay and a sweet and playful friendship at its heart, this is the perfect picture book for bear fans everywhere.This fabulously funny story has stacks of appeal for both girls and boys - watch out for bubbles, bumper cars, jelly mountains, treasure chests and magical adventures.Praise for This is NOT a Unicorn!: "Timms and Adamson put a genuinely fresh spin on the genre with irresistible word play, a joyful read-aloud text and gorgeous feel-good artwork." - Fiona Noble, The BooksellerIncludes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

It's Christmas Eve and the bears of Mistletoe Mountain are snowed in! Can the animals of Holly Tree Forest work together to help Santa to save the day?Santa to the Rescue! is a fun and festive picture book, with beautiful illustrations from Ag Jatkowska. Perfect for sharing with little ones who are excited about Christmas!

Three little mice.Three very different houses. But which is the happiest home?A timely tale about discovering true happiness and appreciating all that you have - with flaps to lift and peep-through pages.

Three little mice.Three very different houses. But which is the happiest home?A timely tale about discovering true happiness and appreciating all that you have - with flaps to lift and peep-through pages.

This action-packed adventure story has lots of flaps to lift and a real magnifying glass to help look for clues and read the jokes! Hunch the Hound and Casey Cat are enjoying a day out at the museum, when a terrible theft is uncovered. Can they find all the clues and save the day? The chase for the thief leads them through the museum past some familiar sounding relics . . . can you spot the thief? An interactive picture book from award-winning author Barry Timms, illustrated by Josh Cleland.Perfect for little fans of dinosaurs and fossils, and building the foundations for an interest in natural history. Detect-a-pets is designed to be read alone, or to be shared, with an fold out final page for a colossal reveal!

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