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You know the story … now let’s change it! WINNER! BASH (Book Award St Helens) 2026, 5+ categorySHORTLISTED! InspiREAD Book Award 2025 Have you ever wondered why the Mean Old Witch is mean? Or why the Big Bad Wolf is bad? They weren’t always that way… The Big Bad Wolf used to be small and sweet. But when a witch was mean to him, everything changed …The Mean Old Witch used to be young and kind, singing to the birds and picking up litter, until an unfortunate encounter with a Horrible Stinky Troll … Discover how unkind words and actions can have consequences – and how a simple apology has the magical power to transform everything! The magical new picture book from award-winning children’s book creator Leigh Hodgkinson and exciting emerging illustrator Adam Ming.

Onesie party, Onesie party, What do you want to wear? Join a host of excitable animals as they prepare for a very special party … a ONESIE party! Dog wants to be an octopus. Elephant is going to be a cat. Mouse transforms into … a crocodile! What would YOU be? A fun-filled celebration of being yourself … whoever that may be!

A joyful and imaginative picture book that celebrates curiosity, creativity, and the excitement of exploring the world, this charming story follows a map-loving girl whose adventures begin with a pencil, a piece of paper, and a big imagination.Martha LOVES drawing maps. She maps everything she can think of, from the wonders of outer space to her own small but action-packed bedroom. Wherever she looks, there's something fascinating to explore, record, and discover.Join Martha as she guides readers through the people, places, and experiences that make her world unique. Through her detailed maps, she shares favourite locations, exciting discoveries, and the dreams she has for the future, showing that with imagination and curiosity, anything is possible.Written and illustrated by Leigh Hodgkinson, this engaging picture book is packed with beautifully illustrated maps, quirky observations, and fun non-fiction facts that encourage children to look at the world in new and exciting ways. Every page invites young readers to slow down, explore the details, and uncover something new with every reading.Bursting with optimism, creativity, and wonder, this delightful story inspires children to embrace their curiosity and dream big about the adventures that lie ahead.Key Features & Benefits• Encourages Curiosity & Exploration - Inspires children to observe, discover, and learn more about the world around them.• Creative Map-Making Theme - Introduces young readers to maps in an imaginative and engaging way.• Packed with Fascinating Details - Features immersive illustrations filled with discoveries to spot and discuss.• Supports Early Learning - Includes fun non-fiction labels and facts that encourage observation and inquiry.• Promotes Imagination & Confidence - Celebrates creative thinking and encourages children to dream big.• Beautifully Written & Illustrated - Created by Leigh Hodgkinson, with warm artwork full of charm and personality.Why Readers Love This BookChildren love exploring Martha's wonderfully mapped world and discovering something new on every page. Filled with humour, fascinating details, and an uplifting message about curiosity and possibility, this delightful picture book inspires young readers to see adventure in everyday life and imagine a future full of opportunities.

An inspiring STEM adventure about time, discovery, and the incredible story of our universe, this engaging picture book follows map-loving Martha as she embarks on an extraordinary journey through the past, present, and future.Martha absolutely loves making maps. So when she sets off on her latest adventure, she creates a map unlike any other, one that takes her across billions of years of history. Accompanied by her trusty sidekick Space Monkey, Martha travels through time to explore some of the most fascinating moments in the story of our world.Along the way, she encounters mighty dinosaurs, woolly mammoths, ancient ocean creatures, and many other wonders from Earth's distant past. As her journey continues, Martha also discovers exciting possibilities for the future, inspiring her to think about what might lie ahead.With every stop on her time-travelling adventure, Martha learns that time is always moving forward and that each moment is precious. By the end of her journey, she discovers the importance of appreciating every second and making the most of the time we have.Combining fascinating STEM concepts with imaginative storytelling, this beautifully illustrated book introduces children to the history of the universe in an accessible, engaging, and memorable way.Key Features & Benefits• Exciting STEM Adventure - Introduces the concept of time through an entertaining and imaginative journey.• Explores Earth's History - Features dinosaurs, prehistoric animals, ancient oceans, and the origins of our universe.• Encourages Curiosity & Learning - Inspires children to ask questions and explore scientific ideas.• Beautiful Collage-Style Illustrations - Vibrant artwork brings complex concepts to life in a child-friendly way.• Perfect for Home & Classroom - Ideal for introducing STEM topics, history, geography, and scientific discovery.• Positive Life Lessons - Encourages mindfulness, appreciation, and making the most of every moment.Why Readers Love This BookA joyful blend of science, imagination, and adventure. With fascinating facts, time-travelling discoveries, and a lovable heroine at its heart, this captivating picture book is perfect for curious young readers who love learning about dinosaurs, space, history, and the wonders of the world around them.

Awarding-winning artist and animator Leigh Hodgkinson is the creator of this hilarious and heart-warming picture book, perfect for children aged 3-6.Timothy Limpet feels out of place in the troll family - he likes things to be just so, and most trolls, frankly, don't. Tabitha Lumpit likes things to be loud, loopy and messy and she feels like a fish out of water in her very neat family.Sometimes they wonder if their families really see them for who they are, so when Timothy and Tabitha meet on the bridge they each decide the other's family is a better fit and swap places . . . with hilarious and touching results.Based around the time-honoured theme of 'home is where the heart is', this warm and witty story is a celebration of the individual and offers a valuable lesson on not judging others.Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!

Why Am I Me? is a playful, inclusive story that celebrates the brilliantly direct questions children ask . . . and they ask a lot!This big-hearted story is a fantastic resource for parents and teachers of little ones who are just starting school or nursery, and the perfect tool to help children talk about themselves – and each other – in a positive and empowering way.Why do I talk like this?And you talk like that?Why is your hair curlyWhen mine is all flat?With joyful rhyming text from Leigh Hodgkinson and vibrant illustrations from Isabelle Follath, Why Am I Me? is a true celebration of difference, showing children and carers alike how empathy and openness about our differences can bring us all closer together.

Meet Martha's new sibling and discover families great and small through Martha's maps, bursting with details and facts. Join Martha as she shows the new baby all the amazing families they share. Martha's latest adventure will take you from her own family tree and community to the extraordinary animal kingdom and even outer space! What a wonderful world they will discover together!Martha Maps It Out With Family is a great gift to share with children getting ready to welcome a new sibling and celebrates families of all shapes and sizes. Each map will spark children's curiosity, with new details to explore on every reading.Leigh Hodgkinson's stunning and distinctive illustrations are full of energy, life, and fun. She has been shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize twice, and Martha Maps It Out was longlisted for the Kate Greenaway Prize and the World Illustration Awards. Look out for Martha Maps It Out and Martha Maps It Out In Time.

Hello there!Are you sitting comfortably?Are you sure?Have you found the perfect snuggle-up-and-lose-yourself-in-a-book place?Somewhere comfy, NOT itchy-fuzzy?Somewhere quiet, NOT buzz-buzzy?You have? Great!Unfortunately the little chap in this book isn''t having quite as much luck as you are ...Join one small book lover''s search for the perfect place to sit (just for a bit!) in this beautifully illustrated and designed picture book by the talented Leigh Hodgkinson.

Olobob Top is the exciting new CBeebies animated pre-school TV series that follows Tib, Lalloo and Bobble. The exciting world of Olobob Top comes in all shapes, colours and sizes! Say hello to the Olobobs and all their friends! They are made of shapes too.Who wears a triangle dress? Who is sleeping underneath a semi-circle shell? And what are those BIG long rectangle shapes stomping through the Olobob Forest?Lift the flap to find out... Olobob Top has already received an overwhelmingly positive response. There are lots of adventures to be had, but there are often some problems to face along the way. Don't worry, the Olobobs know that the right amount of imagination, inventiveness and creativity can solve anything - from building a new house for a friend, to planning a party to finding something lost. Bloomsbury's Olobob Top series allows children to extend and explore their own creativity, just like the Olobobs, whether it's by learning new shapes and numbers or creating their own imaginative world.

The Olobobs are having a party for Gurdy, but one thing is missing…a present! Join Tib, Lalloo, and Bobble on their trip to Norbet’s shop to find the perfect gift for Gurdy’s important and exciting day! Based on the hit CBeebies series, Olobob Top. Lift the flaps and uncover yummy cakes, balloons,hats, and the many wonders of Norbet’s shop!Olobob Top is the exciting CBeebies animated pre-school TV series that follows Tib, Lalloo and Bobble, which has already received an overwhelmingly positive response. There are lots of adventures to be had, but there are often some problems to face along the way. Don't worry,the Olobobs know that the right amount of imagination, inventiveness and creativity can solve anything - from building a new house for a friend, to planning a party to finding something lost. Bloomsbury's Olobob Top series allows children to extend and explore their own creativity, just like the Olobobs,whether it's by learning new shapes and numbers or creating their own imaginative world.

The very best fart book you will EVER read and the only fart book you will EVER need. This is a truly joyful, colourful, laugh-out-loud celebration of all farts (NO FART LEFT BEHIND!), in every smelly shape and size and you're not going to want to miss it!Have you ever been to a FART ZOO? Well, roll up, roll up, because you are in for one very special, super STINKY treat. Have a look around the enclosures, there's lot to see. We've got sneaky farts, cheeky farts, ones that make you laugh; flying farts, lying farts, farts in the bath; squeaky farts, freaky farts, dancing in a tree; squashed farts, posh farts ... drinking cups of tea! But – oh no! – it looks like one little fart has escaped? Where can it be? Doesn't it know? Escaping farts will always get caught.

There was a green pea who swallowed a sprout. Without a doubt, a Brussels sprout. What's that about?This little pea is SO hungry! So hungry that he has swallowed a sprout, slurped down some soup, munched all the bread, wolfed down the pie, gobbled the cake, noshed all the pickle, guzzled the cheese (that made him sneeze), drank all the tea, and then, chomped up the table! And after ALL that, he needs to have a rest. But just WHOSE food was he eating? And WHOSE bed is he resting in? Cue ... one very grumpy, very hungry princess ... with a taste for revenge.A highly imaginative modern retelling of fairy-tale classic, The Princess and the Pea, and much-loved nursery rhyme, There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly, with artwork that is both stylishly detailed and incredibly funny.

Awarding-winning artist and animator Leigh Hodgkinson is the creator of this funny and clever fractured fairy tale based on the familiar story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears.Many years have passed since Goldilocks caused chaos at the Bears' house in the woods, but what happens when Little Bear wanders out of his fairytale and into the big city where Goldilocks now lives?Goldilocks is now grown up with a family and a rather smart apartment, so how will she react to coming home and finding that a very lost bear has been scoffing porridge, breaking chairs and sleeping in beds? Will she be cross, or is it finally time to make amends?A fabulously funny book that is just right for children aged 3-6!Includes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

The Olobobs are going to Big Fish’s Pond today ... In the distance the pond looks very small but up close it’s really BIG! Lift the flaps and uncover the many wonders of Big Fish’s Pond! Based on the hit CBeebies series, Olobob Top. Join Tib, Lalloo and Bobble on their exciting trip to see Big Fish and all things big and small. A brilliantly fun introduction to sizes and proportion for little ones with lots of lift-the-flap surprises. Help the Olobobs look out for small fish, big rocks and an even BIGGER boat.Olobob Top is the exciting CBeebies animated preschool TV series that follows Tib, Lalloo and Bobble. The Olobobs know that the right amount of imagination, inventiveness and creativity can solve anything. Bloomsbury’s Olobob Top series allows children to extend and explore their own creativity, just like the Olobobs, whether it’s by learning new shapes and numbers or creating their own imaginative world.Other titles available: Make Your Own Olobob Home, The Amazing World of Olobob Top, Olobob And Friends Activity and Sticker Book, Let’s Visit the Olobobs, Let’s Visit Norbet’s Shop.

A funny, charming story about the magic of books from the co-creator of the hit Cbeebies series, Olobob Top.'Leigh Hodgkinson’s delightful picture book about the very real perils of being a much loved and re-read book is both hilarious and adorable.' BookTrustHave you ever wondered what it's like to BE a book? The BEST bits are getting to hang our with your friends and tell amazing stories, but sometimes a good book can end up in the wrong place at the wrong time... And then they might get scribbled on, nibbled on or even lose their last and most important page... And when that happens, it's time to go to... Book Hospital!This funny, reassuring story is a celebration of books and the magic of reading. Because when you love your books, when you're kind to your books and when you read your books, they will take you on a magical journey that you'll never forget...Other books by Leigh Hodgkinson:Pencil DogGoldilocks and Just the One BearTroll SwapGoldilocks and the Three PottiesColin and the SnoozeboxLimelight Larry

All the friends in the Olobob Forest come in all sorts of shapes and sizes and each and every one is important! Meet Gurdy, Lemon and Norbet, along with Crunch, Deeno, Groan Up and even the Snoofs, Scuttles and the Topsy Turvies! What Olobob friends will you make? Based on the hit CBeebies series, Olobob Top. This brilliant activity and sticker book welcomes little ones to become part of the amazing world of Olobob Top with engaging and colourful activities! Have fun helping all the Olobob friends – draw a picture of yourself on Lalloo’s friendship wall, help Baby Snoof get back to the nest and get dressed for Deeno’s disco party. Complete the pages with colourful stickers and create your very own Olobob characters!Olobob Top is the exciting CBeebies animated preschool TV series that follows Tib, Lalloo and Bobble. The Olobobs know that the right amount of imagination, inventiveness and creativity can solve anything. Bloomsbury’s Olobob Top series allows children to extend and explore their own creativity, just like the Olobobs, whether it’s by learning new shapes and numbers or creating their own imaginative world.Other titles available: Make Your Own Olobob Home, The Amazing World of Olobob Top, Let’s Visit the Olobobs, Let’s Visit Norbet’s Shop, Let’s Visit Big Fish’s Pond.