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From standout author, Alex Latimer, and bestselling illustrator,David Litchfield, comes a beautiful picture book aboutfinding - and holding on to - friendship.One bright afternoon, Pip met Egg.Pip is a seed from a glorious tree, and Egg is a bird's egg froma nearby nest. When Pip and Egg first meet, they are almost thesame size and shape - like two peas in a pod.But as their friendship grows, so do they - for Pip this meansgrowing roots, but for Egg?Well, Egg grows wings, and she can't wait touse them. Though Pip wishes he can follow Egg on her adventures,his roots are strong.So he watches his friend fly away.But true friends always find their way back toone another, and there are no truer friends than Pip andEgg.And if there's one thing they learn, it's that the circleof life will always lead them back to each other. David Litchfield is the award-winning author/illustrator of TheBear and the Piano Lyrical, reassuring story that children will love Lush illustrations filled with warmth and emotion Teaches children about the value of friendship

Lula lives in a house next to the beach with her family. When they must leave their home to make way for a highway, Lula is desperate to protect the beach and its wildlife, but how will a small girl like her be able to do it? A chance encounter with a magical creature changes everything . . .A beautiful picture book about the relationship between humans and nature, celebrating the power that children have and how they can make a difference.

Oh no! Mole's mound is under threat with the arrival of a fleet of diggers. Can he stop them before his home is destroyed? With a bit of clever thinking, Mole might just manage to trick the silly trucks into believing that they could end up extinct like the dinosaurs buried in his hill.

The Fruits and the Vegetables have been fighting FOREVER! But best friends Grape and Mushroom decide it's time for things to change. They meet in secret and hatch a plan to end the fighting once and for all. And so they set off on an epic journey to the very top of the fridge to ask the legendary Wise Old Cheese for help-that is, if he even exists. Join these tiny peace envoys on their courageous mission as they eventually find the solution in an unexpected place . . .A laugh-out-loud picture book about conflict resolution: 'Hilarious, Grape and Mushroom truly achieve peas on Earth.' - David Litchfield

When night falls and the shadows get longer and darker, Mouse is scared. How will he find his wayhome? Luckily he meets a firefly who reassures him, 'I'm Ray and I'll light your way.'On their starlit walk, however, it can seem that every shadow is lurking danger. And the meerkat,chickens, frogs and squirrels who join them agree-until Ray flies close with his light and showswhat the shadows really are.But sometimes, just sometimes, the shadows might be just what they look like . . .

There are plenty of mean geese in the world. They hiss and honk and chase you down for a handful of crumbs. But Gordon is the meanest of them all. He stomps on sandcastles, knocks ice-creams out of hands, and punches sharks - he's the worst, and he loves it. Until one day, something extraordinary happens . . . Anthony the Piglet gives him a flower. With this one act of kindness, Gordon's world begins to crumble. Join Gordon the Goose, Anthony the Piglet, and the citizens of Grover Gardens for a laugh-out-loud journey of empathy, courage, and soggy bread.For more mean goose antics with Gordon:• Gordon Starts a Band (Volume 2)• Gordon Wins it All• Gordon: In the City

The Meanest Goose on Earth is back! Honkingly funny storytelling from bestselling author Alex Latimer-highly illustrated and full of laughs, this is the perfect series for emerging readers. Gordon is THE MEANEST GOOSE ON EARTH. Well . . . he used to be, but now, he's trying to change his ways and be a GOOD GOOSE. The trouble is, it's really tricky to be kind and patient and good, especially when you've always been mean. In Gordon in the City, Gordon is invited to a fancy award ceremony in the big city. He's been asked to present this year's award for The Meanest Goose on Earth, a prize he's won the previous eight years in a row! But now that he's a good(ish) goose he's nervous to be in the presence of such mean geese . . . one in particular-Mother Goose! That's right, this year Gordon's mum is up for the award, and she's got something really mean planned . . . For more mean goose antics with Gordon:• Gordon: The Meanest Goose on Earth• Gordon Starts a Band (Volume 2)• Gordon Wins it All

The Meanest Goose on Earth is back! Honkingly funny storytelling from bestselling author Alex Latimer-highly illustrated and full of laughs, this is the perfect series for emerging readersGordon is THE MEANEST GOOSE ON EARTH. Well . . . he used to be, but now, he's trying to change his ways and be a GOOD GOOSE. The trouble is, it's really tricky to be kind and patient and good, especially when you've always been mean.In Gordon Starts a Band, Gordon is in a very bad mood. An annoying whistling noise has kept him awake ALL NIGHT and he's determined to find out what's causing it. His journey will lead him on a mission to try and help a rock 'n' roll moose, a singing crocodile, and a handy hammerhead shark . . . but can he help them without falling back into his mean ways?For more mean goose antics with Gordon:• Gordon: The Meanest Goose on Earth• Gordon Wins it All• Gordon: In the City

The Meanest Goose on Earth is back! Honkingly funny storytelling from bestselling author Alex Latimer-highly illustrated and full of laughs, this is the perfect series for emerging readers. Gordon is THE MEANEST GOOSE ON EARTH. Well . . . he used to be, but now, he's trying to change his ways and be a GOOD GOOSE. The trouble is, it's really tricky to be kind and patient and good, especially when you've always been mean. In Gordon Wins It All, Gordon decides he wants to be good at EVERYTHING, so he arranges Grover Garden's first-ever GRAND TOURNAMENT. He's determined to win every event and prove he's the best goose around, even if that means cheating with the help of his old friends at the Meanest Goose Society. But will Gordon's selfish scheme be everything he dreamed of?For more mean goose antics with Gordon:• Gordon: The Meanest Goose on Earth• Gordon Starts a Band (Volume 2)• Gordon: In the City

Godfrey used to be an egg, then he was a tadpole. Now, Godfrey is a frog. He changed quickly and it was all very exciting. He's waiting for the next change . . . but it seems there isn't one.Is this it? Godfrey thinks. It's not very exciting. Bear has wonderful claws, Deer has impressive antlers, Heron has majestic wings. Godfrey buries himself in the mud and hides away from the world. He doesn't want to be just a frog.Can Brinley the minnow, Radcliffe the snail, and Penelope the shrimp convince Godfrey that a frog is a pretty special thing to be?

Sally and Joe discover a mysterious set of footprints leading out into their garden and beyond -- and they are convinced the footprints were left by a dinosaur. Could they possibly be right? Join them in a clue-finding adventure and discover why you should never, ever follow a dinosaur!A joy to read-aloud, filled with funny ideas and a clever, cautionary twist!

Have you ever wanted to change how a story ends? Then thisis the picture book for you!Help! Dragon Dave has been stuck in this book FOREVER.He really wants to get out. The story always has a very stickyending . . .But when Prince George shows Dave that words can be re-written, willDave be brave enough to change his story?This funny, innovative picture book is a story of empowerment,friendship, and daring to be different! Written by master storyteller Alex Latimer, author of many picturebooks, including Pip & EggIllustrated by new rising talent Phillip CullenFeatures important messages, subtly woven into a child-friendlystory, with bags of humour and funEncourages children to be brave, question often, and to embracechange when it feels right

Have you ever wanted to change how a story ends? Then thisis the picture book for you!Help! Dragon Dave has been stuck in this book FOREVER.He really wants to get out. The story always has a very stickyending . . .But when Prince George shows Dave that words can be re-written, willDave be brave enough to change his story?This funny, innovative picture book is a story of empowerment,friendship, and daring to be different! Written by master storyteller Alex Latimer, author of many picturebooks, including Pip & EggIllustrated by new rising talent Phillip CullenFeatures important messages, subtly woven into a child-friendlystory, with bags of humour and funEncourages children to be brave, question often, and to embracechange when it feels right

On a broad green leaf sit ten rather gorgeous (though they do say so themselves) caterpillars. And all they can talk about is what beautiful butterflies they are going to be! But not Frank. Frank is a very plain caterpillar, but he's fine with that. There's so much beauty to see all around him, and so many interesting insects to say good morning to. When the butterflies hatch, they are not happy. Not one of them looks quite as fabulous as they thought they would. Except for Frank . . .A funny and inspiring picture book from Alex Latimer, author of the award-winning Godfrey is a Frog, which explores the beauty of being content with what you have.

In this is warm and funny picture book by award-winning author-illustrator, Alex Latimer, four chickens are eagerly waiting for their eggs to hatch. Philomena's chick is first. She is big and strong and seems born to be an athlete. Hilda's chick shows immediate promise as a scientist. Karen's chick is a talented artist. However, when Barbara's chick hatches, it is . . . well, just a chick.But Barbara thinks her chick, Marigold, is perfect. Barbara loves Marigold, not because she is talented or strong, but because she is hers and that is what makes her special! She simply wants her chick to be herself.A humorous and heartwarming tale of unconditional love! Perfect for fans of Alex Latimer's Godfrey is a Frog and Frank is a Butterfly.

The Meanest Goose on Earth is back! Honkingly funny storytelling from bestselling author Alex Latimer-highly illustrated and full of laughs, this is the perfect series for emerging readers.Gordon is THE MEANEST GOOSE ON EARTH. Well . . . he used to be, but now he's trying to change his ways and be a GOOD GOOSE. The trouble is, it's really tricky to be kind and patient and good, especially when you've always been mean.In Gordon Saves the Day, there's a new goose in town! Unfortunately for Gordon, it's Captain Quack-the superhero. The whole town's excited about having another 'good goose' around, but Gordon can't help but wonder . . . is Grover Gardens big enough for the both of them? For more mean goose antics read Gordon in the City.

This new edition of Alex Latimer's best-loved internationally bestselling picture book is perfect for young dinosaur enthusiasts! 'Excuse me, please, but am I yours? I'm sure I am a dinosaur's!'When an icy wind pushes an egg from its nest, five friendly dinosaurs must get it home before dark. But who does the lost egg belong to? And will they figure it out in time?The stunning artwork and gentle introduction to a host of dinosaur species make this a book to be truly treasured.Look out for more of Alex Latimer's brilliant picture books including Dinosaur Hide-and-Seek, Godfrey is a Frog and Frank is a Butterfly.

Why didn't the other planets invite Earth to their holiday? Soon they'll find out the wonderful truth about Earth's 'fleas' and change their minds...When Earth turns up on the holiday she wasn't invited to and finds all the other planets in the solar system in the hot tub - even Pluto! - she discovers exactly why: it looks like she has FLEAS! Yuck. But when Earth asks everyone to take a closer look inside her atmosphere, they're amazed by what they see...Award-winning Alex Latimer's The Trouble with Earth is the perfect story to teach us to be kind and less quick to judge others.

You see that duck over there? You could watch it all day and it wouldn’t blink.Nothing works – not shouting, not jokes, or even sad stories. Maybe you have some other ideas? Just don’t take your eyes off the duck, and don’t, even for a second, think about blinking!From award-winning author and illustrator Alex Latimer comes this sharply witty picture book that will have every child trying to outwit this devilish duck... if they can stop giggling, that is!

The narrator of this book will draw anything you want, but he can't draw tigers! Except trying to draw them might be the only way to get better...This book is magical. Whatever you think of, the narrator will draw it on the next page. There’s just one problem: they’re really bad at drawing tigers. Hilariously bad. So please, don’t think of tigers!But of course, soon all you’ll be able to think of is tigers . . . so the narrator will draw them, more and more ridiculous as they go: a tiger in a mermaid outfit, one carrying a coffee and a briefcase, some just plain awful. But with practice, will they get better?

The narrator of this book will draw anything you want, but he can't draw tigers! Except trying to draw them might be the only way to get better...This book is magical. Whatever you think of, the narrator will draw it on the next page. There’s just one problem: they’re really bad at drawing tigers. Hilariously bad. So please, don’t think of tigers! But of course, soon all you’ll be able to think of is tigers . . . so the narrator will draw them, more and more ridiculous as they go: a tiger in a mermaid outfit, one carrying a coffee and a briefcase, some just plain awful. But with practice, will they get better?A fun book to read together, perfect for children who love to draw – and for those who don't (but might soon!).