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A powerful story about immigration, trust, and new beginnings, full of heart and humanity, for anyone who has ever felt unwelcome or out of place. Perfect for fans of Allen Say, Francesca Sanna, and Yuyi Morales.  When a weary stranger arrives one day, with only a suitcase, everyone is full of questions:Why is he here?Where has he come from?And just what is in that suitcase?   To learn the answers, they can either trust the newcomer or discover what they risk by not believing him.    A story about hope and kindness, truth and perception'and most importantly, about how we treat those in need. "At a time when over 65 million people are forcibly displaced around the world, this beautifully illustrated and wise, gentle tale of tolerance and kindness for fellow humans resonates deeply. I hope all parents share The Suitcase with their children." - Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner   "A simple, powerful way to introduce the idea of kindness to strangers to young children" - Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo  

There are so many scrumptious ways to eat this ant. Seared like steak or squished in a sausage ... sundried, salted or sliced ...But watch out, anteater! While you're salivating, this sneaky ant has got an escape plan up its sleeve ...Take one starving anteater and one slippery ant, and you have the super ingredients for a hilarious, stylish story. Perfect for fans of Jon Klassen, Chris Haughton and Steve Antony – minimalist illustrations with tonnes of humour.

There are so many scrumptious ways to eat this ant. Seared like steak or squished in a sausage ... sundried, salted or sliced ...But watch out, anteater! While you''re salivating, this sneaky ant has got an escape plan up its sleeve ...Take one starving anteater and one slippery ant, and you have the super ingredients for a hilarious, stylish story. Perfect for fans of Jon Klassen, Chris Haughton and Steve Antony – minimalist illustrations with tonnes of humour.

Stick Insect is IN LOVE!Just think of all the fun and laughter he will have with his perfect partner – surfing the ocean waves, racing on speeding motorcycles with the wind in his feelers, dancing the hula – whoop-di-whoop! But . . .There''s something not quite right about Stick Insect''s new sweetheart, and Butterfly seems to have spotted the problem . . .''IT''S A STICK!''Oh dear, the course of true love never did run smooth and poor stick insect is about to find this out the hard way.

A gorgeous gift book to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas – a perfect gift for any Christmas stocking.A lonely tree stands on the cold, frosted hillside gazing at the other trees sparkling in the village below. How it longs to be with them! Then suddenly out reaches a warm friendly hand, and with a wobble and a shake, a very jolly fellow takes the tree on a journey to a new place … where the tree will feel that it belongs once more, surrounded by old friends and new.A beautiful Christmas gift inspired by the Christmas poem 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. With an uplifting message about overcoming loneliness and celebrating being together.

A gorgeous gift book to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas – a perfect gift for any Christmas stocking.A lonely tree stands on the cold, frosted hillside gazing at the other trees sparkling in the village below. How it longs to be with them! Then suddenly out reaches a warm friendly hand, and with a wobble and a shake, a very jolly fellow takes the tree on a journey to a new place … where the tree will feel that it belongs once more, surrounded by old friends and new.A beautiful Christmas gift inspired by the Christmas poem ''Twas the Night Before Christmas. With an uplifting message about overcoming loneliness and celebrating being together.

A gorgeous gift book to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas – a perfect gift for any Christmas stocking.A lonely tree stands on the cold, frosted hillside gazing at the other trees sparkling in the village below. How it longs to be with them! Then suddenly out reaches a warm friendly hand, and with a wobble and a shake, a very jolly fellow takes the tree on a journey to a new place … where the tree will feel that it belongs once more, surrounded by old friends and new.A beautiful Christmas gift inspired by the Christmas poem ''Twas the Night Before Christmas. With an uplifting message about overcoming loneliness and celebrating being together.A special edition where the words and pictures take you on a journey far beyond the page. This audio-enabled eBook comes with a gorgeous reading by Sarah Ovens, along with music and sound effects.

Shortlisted for Oscar's Book Prize 2020Shortlisted for the 2020 CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal"At a time when over 65 million people are forcibly displaced around the world, this beautifully illustrated and wise, gentle tale of tolerance and kindness for fellow humans resonates deeply. I hope all parents share The Suitcase with their children." - Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner"A simple, powerful way to introduce the idea of kindness to strangers to young children" - Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo"Welcome and understanding are at the heart of this children's book by Chris Naylor-Ballesteros. Beautifully illustrated, The Suitcase explores themes of displacement and difference in a way young audiences can easily engage with. This is more important than ever now that a record number of people have been forced from their homes due to war and persecution." - Laura Padoan, UNHCR, The UN Refugee Agency"One of the most empathetic children's books on giving kindness to strangers ever published [...] Be warned, this will make you burst into tears." - Amanda Craig, New Statesman"This original, striking and simple picture book about animals responding to the arrival of a strange creature . . . is a beautifully succinct and powerful lesson in empathy for outsiders." - Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times"The Suitcase is a beautiful picture book about kindness to strangers and not knowing what other people's stories are. It made us feel sadder but gladder at the same time and it is so wonderful and enriching." - Cathy RentzenbrinkWhen a strange-looking animal arrives pulling a big suitcase, the other animals are curious. What on earth could be inside that suitcase? A teacup? Maybe. A table and chair? Perhaps. A whole home and hillside with trees? This stranger must be fibbing! But when the animals break into the suitcase and discover a very special photograph, they begin to understand what the strange creature has been through, and together they create a very special welcome present . . . Includes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

Meet Frank and Bert - a fox and bear who love to play games almost as much as they love their friendship! The first book in the hilarious Frank and Bert series from best-selling author-illustrator Chris Naylor-Ballesteros, creator of The Suitcase. WINNER OF THE NOTTINGHAM CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD 2023But Bert says I always find him because he doesn't get enough time to hide properly.He would really love to win at hide-and-seek, even if it was just once.Frank and Bert are the best of friends and they LOVE to play hide and seek. But Bert the bear isn't quite as good at hiding as he thinks he is . . . and Frank ALWAYS wins! Every. Single. Time.But when it's Bert's turn to hide, and Frank has to decide between winning again OR making his friend happy, Frank learns that friendship is always the true winner.This interactive and entertaining story about friendship is guaranteed to get children giggling!Find out more about the hilarious fox and bear double act:Frank and Bert: The One Where Bert Plays Hide And SeekFrank and Bert: The One Where Bert Learns To Ride A BikeFrank and Bert: The One With The Missing BiscuitsFrank and Bert: The One Where Bert Plays FootballPraise for Frank and Bert:"Full of warmth and visual humour, with neon accents for extra zing. One for fans of Jon Klassen." - The BooksellerAccolades for The Suitcase:SHORTLISTED FOR THE CILIP KATE GREENAWAY MEDAL 2020SHORTLISTED FOR OSCAR'S BOOK PRIZE 2020Praise for The Suitcase:". . . beautifully illustrated and wise, gentle tale of tolerance and kindness for fellow humans resonates deeply." - Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner"A simple, powerful way to introduce the idea of kindness to strangers to young children." - Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo"Welcome and understanding are at the heart of this children's book by Chris Naylor-Ballesteros." - Laura Padoan, UNHCR, The UN Refugee AgencyIncludes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

Join Frank and Bert as they go for a delicious picnic in this amusing story about patience, friendship, and saying sorry. The third title in the hilarious Frank and Bert series from best-selling author-illustrator Chris Naylor-Ballesteros, creator of The Suitcase. Accolades for Frank and Bert:WINNER OF THE NOTTINGHAM CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD 2023Here's what happens. We go to our favourite spot, unpack all our delicious food and then . . . it starts to rain . . . or wasps arrive . . . or a scary squirrel STEALS all our food. Frank and Bert are off for a picnic in the countryside. And Bert has brought a delicious surprise! But when he falls asleep, Frank can't resist taking a peek . . . WOW! Bert has made Frank's FAVOURITE biscuits! Surely, he won't mind if Frank eats one . . . or two . . . or three . . .This big-hearted story about friendship and forgiveness is guaranteed to get children giggling!Find out more about the hilarious fox and bear double act:Frank and Bert: The One Where Bert Plays Hide And SeekFrank and Bert: The One Where Bert Learns To Ride A BikeFrank and Bert: The One With The Missing BiscuitsFrank and Bert: The One Where Bert Plays FootballPraise for Frank and Bert:"Full of warmth and visual humour, with neon accents for extra zing. One for fans of Jon Klassen." - The BooksellerAccolades for The Suitcase:SHORTLISTED FOR THE CILIP KATE GREENAWAY MEDAL 2020SHORTLISTED FOR OSCAR'S BOOK PRIZE 2020Praise for The Suitcase:". . . beautifully illustrated and wise, gentle tale of tolerance and kindness for fellow humans resonates deeply." - Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner"A simple, powerful way to introduce the idea of kindness to strangers to young children." - Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo"Welcome and understanding are at the heart of this children's book by Chris Naylor-Ballesteros." - Laura Padoan, UNHCR, The UN Refugee AgencyIncludes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

Join Frank and Bert in this funny story about frogs, friendship and facing your fears. From best-selling author-illustrator Chris Naylor-Ballesteros, creator of The Suitcase.Frank and Bert love to sail Bert's toy boat on the little pond. But - oh no! - there's a FROG in the pond and Bert is scared of frogs. Poor Bert! Frank wants to help his best friend, but is he just a little bit frightened too . . .?Accolades for Frank and Bert:WINNER OF THE NOTTINGHAM CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD 2023Praise for Frank and Bert:"Full of warmth and visual humour, with neon accents for extra zing. One for fans of Jon Klassen." - The BooksellerFind out more about the hilarious fox and bear double act:Frank and Bert: The One Where Bert Plays Hide And SeekFrank and Bert: The One Where Bert Learns To Ride A BikeFrank and Bert: The One With The Missing BiscuitsFrank and Bert: The One Where Bert Plays FootballIncludes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

Join Frank and Bert for a kickabout in this funny story about friendship and football that proves two's company but three's a crowd. From best-selling author-illustrator Chris Naylor-Ballesteros, creator of The Suitcase.Bert puts his new ball in front of the goal and takes a loooooooong run-up. I'd better get ready, because . . . here . . . he . . . comes!Meet Frank and Bert. They LOVE football and Frank is teaching Bert everything he knows . . . until Barbara turns up, the local football legend, and Frank drops everything to play with her.Poor old Bert.But when Frank finds himself in trouble, it's Bert, his BFF, who is always there for him . . .Accolades for Frank and Bert:WINNER OF THE NOTTINGHAM CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD 2023Praise for Frank and Bert:"Full of warmth and visual humour, with neon accents for extra zing. One for fans of Jon Klassen." - The BooksellerFind out more about the hilarious fox and bear double act:Frank and Bert: The One Where Bert Plays Hide And SeekFrank and Bert: The One Where Bert Learns To Ride A BikeFrank and Bert: The One With The Missing BiscuitsFrank and Bert: The One Where Bert Plays Football

Join Frank and Bert for a kickabout in this funny story about friendship and football that proves two's company but three's a crowd. From best-selling author-illustrator Chris Naylor-Ballesteros, creator of The Suitcase.Bert puts his new ball in front of the goal and takes a loooooooong run-up. I'd better get ready, because . . . here . . . he . . . comes!Meet Frank and Bert. They LOVE football and Frank is teaching Bert everything he knows . . . until Barbara turns up, the local football legend, and Frank drops everything to play with her.Poor old Bert.But when Frank finds himself in trouble, it's Bert, his BFF, who is always there for him . . .Accolades for Frank and Bert:WINNER OF THE NOTTINGHAM CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD 2023Praise for Frank and Bert:"Full of warmth and visual humour, with neon accents for extra zing. One for fans of Jon Klassen." - The BooksellerFind out more about the hilarious fox and bear double act:Frank and Bert: The One Where Bert Plays Hide And SeekFrank and Bert: The One Where Bert Learns To Ride A BikeFrank and Bert: The One With The Missing BiscuitsFrank and Bert: The One Where Bert Plays FootballIncludes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

Join Frank and Bert in this funny story about frogs, friendship and facing your fears. From best-selling author-illustrator Chris Naylor-Ballesteros, creator of The Suitcase.Frank and Bert love to sail Bert's toy boat on the little pond. But - oh no! - there's a FROG in the pond and Bert is scared of frogs. Poor Bert! Frank wants to help his best friend, but is he just a little bit frightened too . . .?Accolades for Frank and Bert:WINNER OF THE NOTTINGHAM CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD 2023Praise for Frank and Bert:"Full of warmth and visual humour, with neon accents for extra zing. One for fans of Jon Klassen." - The BooksellerFind out more about the hilarious fox and bear double act:Frank and Bert: The One Where Bert Plays Hide And SeekFrank and Bert: The One Where Bert Learns To Ride A BikeFrank and Bert: The One With The Missing BiscuitsFrank and Bert: The One Where Bert Plays FootballIncludes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

An evocative story of hope that reminds us everyone has a story to tell, wherever they come from. A beautiful companion to The Suitcase from the creator of Frank and Bert.Praise for The Suitcase:"This beautifully illustrated and wise, gentle tale of tolerance and kindness for fellow humans resonates deeply." - Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite RunnerShortlisted for Oscar's Book Prize 2020Shortlisted for the 2020 CILIP Kate Greenaway MedalLong ago, the animals befriended a strange-looking creature who arrived from nowhere with a suitcase containing a teacup and a photograph of home. The stranger soon found sanctuary and calm. Now, there is a new mysterious stranger who they are sure is nothing but a . . . thief! It's only when everything goes wrong that they realise that things may not be as simple as they think . . .A lovingly crafted picture book that challenges unconscious bias with its simplicity and a heartfelt message - children and their parents will love, and learn from, The Teacup.Includes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

An evocative story of hope that reminds us everyone has a story to tell, wherever they come from. A beautiful companion to The Suitcase from the creator of Frank and Bert.Praise for The Suitcase:"This beautifully illustrated and wise, gentle tale of tolerance and kindness for fellow humans resonates deeply." - Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite RunnerShortlisted for Oscar's Book Prize 2020Shortlisted for the 2020 CILIP Kate Greenaway MedalLong ago, the animals befriended a strange-looking creature who arrived from nowhere with a suitcase containing a teacup and a photograph of home. The stranger soon found sanctuary and calm. Now, there is a new mysterious stranger who they are sure is nothing but a . . . thief! It's only when everything goes wrong that they realise that things may not be as simple as they think . . .A lovingly crafted picture book that challenges unconscious bias with its simplicity and a heartfelt message - children and their parents will love, and learn from, The Teacup.Includes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

Tiny Reindeer is Santa's smallest helper, and he doesn't quite fit in with the others. But when a very special letter arrives on Christmas Eve, Tiny sets out on a secret mission to find his place in the world.Tiny Reindeer isn't very good at any of the festive jobs Father Christmas gives to him at the busy North Pole. He's so much smaller than Rudolph and all the other reindeer, and he just can't seem to find a way to help Santa Claus prepare for Christmas Day. But when a letter arrives from a little girl with a Christmas wish to help keep the memory of her grandfather alive, Tiny knows exactly what he needs to do . . . and Santa is there to lend him a hand.A heartwarming Christmassy picture book full of hope, joy and Christmas magic to share with family this season, from award winning author of The Suitcase and Frank and Bert, Chris Naylor-Ballesteros.'A jolly festive read!' THE SUN'Tenderly executed' THE SUNDAY TIMES

Discover that a little bit of kindness can bring an entire community together in a crisis.The frog family love their home on the riverbank, but they know to always stay away from the old tree stump – because a Big Scary Thing lives in there. When a huge storm comes and his friends and family are swept away, Little Frog is blown right into the terrifying stump . . . but what he finds inside changes his community forever.A story of kindness, community, and coming together in a time of crisis from award-winning author and illustrator Chris Naylor-Ballesteros.

Discover that a little bit of kindness can bring an entire community together in a crisis.The frog family love their home on the riverbank, but they know to always stay away from the old tree stump – because a Big Scary Thing lives in there. When a huge storm comes and his friends and family are swept away, Little Frog is blown right into the terrifying stump . . . but what he finds inside changes his community forever.A story of kindness, community, and coming together in a time of crisis from award-winning author and illustrator Chris Naylor-Ballesteros.

Introverted and socially anxious Tortoise discovers that parties with friends aren't as overwhelming as he thinks . . . instead they can be quite enjoyableTortoise is NOT a party animal. He thinks parties are noisy and silly, and he’s far too shy. But his friends have invited him to a very special party, and everyone’s expecting him there. Perhaps he can make a quick appearance and go home early . . . but when he turns up, there’s nobody there. Perhaps the party isn’t happening after all!

Introverted and socially anxious Tortoise discovers that parties with friends aren't as overwhelming as he thinks . . . instead they can be quite enjoyable.Tortoise is NOT a party animal. He thinks parties are noisy and silly, and he’s far too shy. But his friends have invited him to a very special party, and everyone’s expecting him there. Perhaps he can make a quick appearance and go home early . . . but when he turns up, there’s nobody there. Perhaps the party isn’t happening after all!

What makes a great story? How are stories made? This clever and unique look at storytelling can help us to understand that great stories need more than exciting and imaginative settings...Meet Bella – she’s not that rabbit, nor the squirrel, she’s the hills, and the trees, and everything in the background. But today, she’s taking control and creating her own story. Today, she’s Bella the Storyteller, and she wants her story to have dragons and dinosaurs and pirates and unicorns and aliens in space! This is going to be the best story ever...but Rabbit and Squirrel might not agree.

Join Frank and Bert on a wibbly-wobbly bike ride in this relatable story about friendship, learning to ride a bike, and, most importantly, trusting yourself. The second title in the hilarious Frank and Bert series from best-selling author-illustrator Chris Naylor-Ballesteros, creator of The Suitcase. Accolades for Frank and Bert:WINNER OF THE NOTTINGHAM CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD 2023Bert isn't very good at riding a bike. Here's what happens. It always starts well, but then Bert wibble-wobbles all over the place, until . . . Oops! Whoops! Ouch! Do you see what I mean?Bert is CERTAIN he can ride his bike as well as Frank, but he is very wobbly! And even when they BOTH try riding Frank's bike . . . it still goes very wrong! Will the best friends make it all the way down from the big hill? Of course! All they need is a little bit of confidence and trust in each other!This warm and entertaining story about friendship is guaranteed to get children giggling!Find out more about the hilarious fox and bear double act:Frank and Bert: The One Where Bert Plays Hide And SeekFrank and Bert: The One Where Bert Learns To Ride A BikeFrank and Bert: The One With The Missing BiscuitsFrank and Bert: The One Where Bert Plays FootballPraise for Frank and Bert:"Full of warmth and visual humour, with neon accents for extra zing. One for fans of Jon Klassen." - The BooksellerAccolades for The Suitcase:SHORTLISTED FOR THE CILIP KATE GREENAWAY MEDAL 2020SHORTLISTED FOR OSCAR'S BOOK PRIZE 2020Praise for The Suitcase:". . . beautifully illustrated and wise, gentle tale of tolerance and kindness for fellow humans resonates deeply." - Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner"A simple, powerful way to introduce the idea of kindness to strangers to young children." - Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo"Welcome and understanding are at the heart of this children's book by Chris Naylor-Ballesteros." - Laura Padoan, UNHCR, The UN Refugee Agency