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Have you met Margot? She is cheerful, helpful and kind - the very best kind of friend!It's a marvellous day in the big city. The sky is blue, the sun is shining, and Margot has made a delicious cake for her best friend, Oscar! Margot takes her little red wagon and off she goes with cake in tow. But by the time she reaches Oscar's house after having helped all her friends along the way, will there be ANY cake left to share?A story about empathy which shows that kindness and cake is always the best recipe for friendship.

Toby is a Big Boy now, but sometimes even when you're big the tricky things are still a bit tricky . . . Toby is no longer a little elephant. He's a Big Boy, much bigger than baby sister Iris. He can pour his own milk, read his own bedtime stories, and even reach the snacks high on the "just for mummies" shelf. But some things are still very tricky even when you're big. And when Mummy is too busy with Iris to help him, Toby ends up with bad buttons, wrong wellies and loo paper everywhere! Then Toby gets very cross . . . A touching tale about learning to be an older brother, brought to life by Christine Pym's beautifully soft artwork. This charming, relatable story captures the difficulties of growing up and learning to be independent when some things are still hard to do. It's the perfect book for little children learning to share their parents' attention with new siblings - and has a heart-warming ending that the whole family will love.This Nosy Crow board book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!

A terrifically funny tale about a tiger's very unlucky day!Mr Brown is a Very Important Tiger who works in a Very Important Office. He carries a Very Important Briefcase and does Very Important Things all day long.But when his Very Important Briefcase goes missing, Mr Brown's world is turned upside down. He goes on a VERY wild chase all over town, but will he ever get his briefcase back? And what about the Very Important Things inside?A wonderfully witty madcap adventure with inventive twists and turns, a series of unlucky events, a comic chase and a brilliant and reassuring surprise ending, perfect for bedtime. Illustrator Alison Friend fills every page with beautifully detailed artwork and lots of funny animal characters - children will love picking their favourites!With plenty of repeated patterns and phrases, little ones will love joining in with the storytelling, as well as watching poor Mr Brown transform from uptight businessman to untidy mess! At the end of the story, Mr Brown finally reveals himself to be a very sweet and relatable character . . . who loves his bedtime above all else!Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!

An utterly nutterly book all about sharing!When a little squirrel finds a big pile of nuts, he is VERY excited! But soon he is joined by another squirrel . . . and this squirrel thinks the nuts belong to HER. And when Mouse, Bear and Badger get involved, well, things get VERY confusing indeed! They won't even listen to wise Rabbit. Will the quarrelsome squirrels ever learn to share?This is a hilarious and deceptively simple story with a comically delivered message about learning to share, perfect for fans of Jon Klassen, Kes Gray and Ed Vere. Lou Peacock cleverly introduces little ones to pronouns - are they my nuts, your nuts, his nuts, her nuts, their nuts or our nuts?Nuts features wonderfully energetic artwork by V&A-award-winning illustrator Yasmeen Ismail, creator of Time for Bed, Fred! Yasmeen also won The New York Times Best Illustrated Book award and was nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal.Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!

A funny, reassuring picture book about dogs, tricky choices and friendship - with artwork by bestselling illustrator Nicola Slater!Charlie does NOT like to choose. He can't make up his mind between chocolate or vanilla ice cream, stripy or spotty underpants . . . or whether he wants the lights on or off at bedtime. It's much too hard! The trickiest thing of all to choose is a birthday present - how will he ever make up his mind? But when a new friend with a waggy tail chooses HIM, making choices gets a little easier. Charlie Chooses is the ideal story to introduce children from 3+ to the idea of making tricky decisions.Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!

Meet Mole, Ratty, Toad and Badger in this timeless adventure that has enchanted generations of children.This beloved childhood classic by Kenneth Grahame is now available in a stunning gift book edition with dazzling new art. With sumptuous details including cloth binding, foil cover, full colour illustrations throughout, textured paper jacket, ribbon marker and head and tail bands.One spring day, Mole peers out from his underground home to find a marvellous world awaits him. As the seasons pass, he picnics on the riverbank with Ratty, accompanies Toad on a chaotic caravan adventure, and even braves the snowy depths of the fearsome Wild Wood in search of Badger. But when Toad's mischievous ways finally land him in trouble, can his friends come to his rescue and recapture Toad Hall from a gang of sneaky stoats and wheedling weasels?The hilarious and heart-warming adventures of Mole, Ratty, Badger and Toad are brought to life for a new generation in this enchanting abridgement, accompanied by Kate Hindley's vibrant and appealing artwork.Discover more beautiful gift books in the Nosy Crow Classics range, including:Anne of Green GablesThe Secret GardenHeidiThe Velveteen RabbitPeter Pan

Count the busy elves in this adorable Christmas story about friendship that will teach children that sometimes less is more. At Christmas time an elf arrived . . . but very soon I knew . . . one little elf was not enough and so I needed . . . two!When an elf comes to stay, you're sure to have lots of fun. But wouldn't 2 . . . 3 . . . 4 . . . or even 10 elves be better still? Or would their over-enthusiastic present wrapping and noisy festive tunes create just a bit too much Christmas chaos?! Perhaps just one special elf friend is perfect . . . From the creators of How Many Dinosaurs is Too Many? and Charlie Chooses - Lou Peacock (A Whale of a Time, Oliver Elephant and The Bear, the Book and the Blanket) and Nicola Slater (The Leaf Thief, the Hello series and the Meekoo series) - comes this rhyming romp that shows that true happiness is often found in what you already have.Praise for How Many Dinosaurs is Too Many?:"Cute and funny counting book" - The Bookseller

Count the busy elves in this adorable Christmas story about friendship that will teach children that sometimes less is more. At Christmas time an elf arrived . . . but very soon I knew . . . one little elf was not enough and so I needed . . . two!When an elf comes to stay, you're sure to have lots of fun. But wouldn't 2 . . . 3 . . . 4 . . . or even 10 elves be better still? Or would their over-enthusiastic present wrapping and noisy festive tunes create just a bit too much Christmas chaos?! Perhaps just one special elf friend is perfect . . . From the creators of How Many Dinosaurs is Too Many? and Charlie Chooses - Lou Peacock (A Whale of a Time, Oliver Elephant and The Bear, the Book and the Blanket) and Nicola Slater (The Leaf Thief, the Hello series and the Meekoo series) - comes this rhyming romp that shows that true happiness is often found in what you already have.Praise for How Many Dinosaurs is Too Many?:"Cute and funny counting book" - The Bookseller

A brilliantly illustrated collection of over 30 poems - the perfect gift for dog lovers!Loyal, cheerful, kind and very silly, dogs steal all the space in the bed, and they steal our hearts too. With poems from a wide range of voices, this warm and witty collection of canine poetry is the perfect celebration of (almost) everyone's favourite pet.This is an utterly paw-fect collection, features poems from:Nikita GillOgden NashJoshua Seigal . . . and many more! Lovingly collated by Lou Peacock - the anthologist of the critically acclaimed poetry anthology A Whale of a Time - and illustrated by the award-winning John Bond. Curl up with a pup and enjoy these heartfelt poems about why we love dogs, and they love us.Includes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

Meet Mole, Ratty, Toad and Badger in this timeless adventure that has enchanted generations of children - now available in paperback.This beloved childhood classic by Kenneth Grahame is now available in a beautifully illustrated paperback gift book edition with full colour illustrations throughout.One spring day, Mole peers out from his underground home to find a marvellous world awaits him. As the seasons pass, he picnics on the riverbank with Ratty, accompanies Toad on a chaotic caravan adventure, and even braves the snowy depths of the fearsome Wild Wood in search of Badger. But when Toad's mischievous ways finally land him in trouble, can his friends come to his rescue and recapture Toad Hall from a gang of sneaky stoats and wheedling weasels?The hilarious and heart-warming adventures of Mole, Ratty, Badger and Toad are brought to life for a new generation in this enchanting abridgement, accompanied by Kate Hindley's vibrant and appealing artwork.Discover more beautiful gift books in the Nosy Crow Classics range, including:Anne of Green GablesThe Secret GardenHeidiThe Velveteen RabbitPeter Pan

Open the doors to meet Bear's friends in this sweet and simple story that helps everyone settle down at bedtime.Knock! Knock!Who's that? Let's open the door and see . . .Hello, Mouse! Don't you know it's bedtime?Bear is getting ready for bed. He's had a little snack, brushed his teeth and put on his big bear pyjamas when - Knock! Knock! - someone is at the door. Don't they know it's bedtime? It's Mouse and she needs a little snack. Then Crocodile arrives and her toothbrush is broken, and - uh oh - Lion's pyjamas are too small, and now wide-awake Owl is playing her trumpet very loudly. Can Bear help his friends so they can all get a good night's sleep?From the illustrator of the bestselling Felt Flaps series - over 5 million copies sold - and winner of the Sainsbury's Children's Book of the Year Award 2017 (for Where's Mr Lion?)Written by Lou Peacock, whose A Whale of a Time anthology was shortlisted for the Waterstones Book of the Year 2023.Help your child wind down for bed with this gently interactive picture book that makes bedtime fun for everyone.

Open the doors to meet Bear's friends in this sweet and simple story that helps everyone settle down at bedtime.Knock! Knock!Who's that? Let's open the door and see . . .Hello, Mouse! Don't you know it's bedtime?Bear is getting ready for bed. He's had a little snack, brushed his teeth and put on his big bear pyjamas when - Knock! Knock! - someone is at the door. Don't they know it's bedtime? It's Mouse and she needs a little snack. Then Crocodile arrives and her toothbrush is broken, and - uh oh - Lion's pyjamas are too small, and now wide-awake Owl is playing her trumpet very loudly. Can Bear help his friends so they can all get a good night's sleep?From the illustrator of the bestselling Felt Flaps series - over 5 million copies sold - and winner of the Sainsbury's Children's Book of the Year Award 2017 (for Where's Mr Lion?)Written by Lou Peacock, whose A Whale of a Time anthology was shortlisted for the Waterstones Book of the Year 2023.Help your child wind down for bed with this gently interactive picture book that makes bedtime fun for everyone.

Mouse needs to catch Gorilla - and quick! - in this zany story that's perfect for car-crazy babies and toddlers.Follow Mouse on an epic mission to find Gorilla in this interactive adventure full of zooming vehicles, comic capers and animal antics. Mouse races after Gorilla through a variety of exciting settings, from navigating a busy building site, to steering through snowy ski slopes. But is Gorilla really a baddie? No! Mouse just wants to give him back his banana! This quirky text has been lovingly abridged for younger readers and is now in chunky board book format. With cars to count on every page, and a mapped-out route to trace, little vehicle fans will be entertained for hours.Get ready for this wacky car chase and don't forget to FOLLOW THAT CAR!

A comforting story about dealing with big life changes - moving house and starting a new school.Every day, when Mama collects me from school, she says, "What made you smile today?"And, every day, I tell her all the things that made me smile. Sometimes, there's only one, but, like Mama says . . . sometimes, one smile is all we need. Moving house and starting a new school can be difficult, but one little girl's mama has just the thing to help: a smile jar. As the girl draws pictures of all the little things that make her smile - from her new bedroom to the friendly children upstairs - and puts them in the jar, everything starts to feel just a little bit better. Sometimes there are lots of things to smile about, but sometimes one smile is all you need. With a gentle, moving text from Lou Peacock (A Whale of A Time) and heartfelt illustrations from Raquel Catalina (I, Remember), this beautiful story will leave you asking, "What made you smile today?"Includes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

A comforting story about dealing with big life changes - moving house and starting a new school.Every day, when Mama collects me from school, she says, "What made you smile today?"And, every day, I tell her all the things that made me smile. Sometimes, there's only one, but, like Mama says . . . sometimes, one smile is all we need. Moving house and starting a new school can be difficult, but one little girl's mama has just the thing to help: a smile jar. As the girl draws pictures of all the little things that make her smile - from her new bedroom to the friendly children upstairs - and puts them in the jar, everything starts to feel just a little bit better. Sometimes there are lots of things to smile about, but sometimes one smile is all you need. With a gentle, moving text from Lou Peacock (A Whale of A Time) and heartfelt illustrations from Raquel Catalina (I, Remember), this beautiful story will leave you asking, "What made you smile today?"Includes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

Count the funny, messy unicorns in this magical story about friendship to teach children that sometimes less is more.From the creators of How Many Dinosaurs is Too Many? comes this rhyming romp that shows children how happiness is often found in what you already have.One day, I found a unicorn but very soon I knew . . . one unicorn was not enough and so I needed . . . two!Wouldn't it be amazing to have a unicorn for a friend! And 2 . . . 3 . . . 4 . . . or even 10 unicorns might be even better. But messy unicorns get dressing-up clothes and glitter everywhere, their swishy manes need styling, and as for their rainbow poo . . . Well, perhaps just one special unicorn friend is perfect!Includes a free Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

Count the funny, messy unicorns in this magical story about friendship to teach children that sometimes less is more.From the creators of How Many Dinosaurs is Too Many? comes this rhyming romp that shows children how happiness is often found in what you already have.One day, I found a unicorn but very soon I knew . . . one unicorn was not enough and so I needed . . . two!Wouldn't it be amazing to have a unicorn for a friend! And 2 . . . 3 . . . 4 . . . or even 10 unicorns might be even better. But messy unicorns get dressing-up clothes and glitter everywhere, their swishy manes need styling, and as for their rainbow poo . . . Well, perhaps just one special unicorn friend is perfect!Includes a free Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

A brilliantly illustrated collection of 366 hilarious poems to keep you laughing all year round!The Times Children's Book of the Year 2023Featured in New York Times Holiday Books for ChildrenShortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year 2023A wonderful gift for all ages, this beautifully produced anthology is rib-ticklingly funny to wryly witty, each poem in this uplifting collection is guaranteed to put a smile on your face! Whether it's a poem about socks or spaniels, eggs or elephants, this bright and brilliant collection will bring you cheer and laughter every day. Perfect for reading aloud, sharing even more side-splitting hilarity with family and friends.The spectacular range of poems for children includes work by John Agard, Maya Angelou, Hilaire Belloc, Brian Bilston, Lucille Clifton, Wendy Cope, Roald Dahl, Edward Lear, Spike Milligan, Ogden Nash, Grace Nichols, Jack Prelutsky, Michael Rosen, Christina Rossetti, Benjamin Zephaniah and many more."Laughter is definitely the top priority here in this bright, lively and uplifting poetry anthology for children" - Lucy Bannerman, The Times"The visual production is outstanding... with bold, playful mixed-media illustrations that match the lighthearted loopiness." - New York Times"There are a myriad of ways to enjoy this collection... This makes the perfect gift... a whale of a time is guaranteed" - Gemma McLaughlin, The National

A sweet and comical story about the three things a baby needs for the perfect bedtime!What do you need for the perfect bedtime? A beloved bear, book and blanket, of course! Join in the fun with ten enthusiastic and energetic bunnies as they try to find the special things Baby needs to settle down to sleep. Oh - and don't forget the all-important goodnight kiss, too!This cosy and gentle story is the perfect book for reading together to help little ones wind down before they go to bed.

A sweet and comical story about the three things a baby needs for the perfect bedtime!What do you need for the perfect bedtime? A beloved bear, book and blanket, of course! Join in the fun with ten enthusiastic and energetic bunnies as they try to find the special things Baby needs to settle down to sleep. Oh - and don't forget the all-important goodnight kiss, too!This cosy and gentle story is the perfect book for reading together to help little ones wind down before they go to bed.

Count a riot of cheeky dinosaurs in this adorable story about friendship that will teach children that sometimes less is more. From the creators of Charlie Chooses - Lou Peacock (A Whale of a Time, Oliver Elephant and The Bear, the Book and the Blanket) and Nicola Slater (The Leaf Thief, the Hello series and the Meekoo series) - comes this rhyming romp that shows that true happiness is often found in what you already have.A WHALE OF A TIME WAS SHORTLISTED FOR WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023THE LEAF THIEF WAS A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING PICTURE BOOKOne day, I got a dinosaur . . . but very soon I knew . . . one dinosaur was not enough and so I wanted . . . two!When a dinosaur comes to play, you're sure to have lots of fun. But wouldn't 2 . . . 3 . . . 4 . . . or even 10 dinosaurs be better still? Or would they be too big, too messy and just a little bit too naughty? Perhaps one very special dinosaur is just perfect after all!A sweet and funny story for any little dinosaur lover who is learning their first numbers - can you count them all?

Count a riot of cheeky dinosaurs in this adorable story about friendship that will teach children that sometimes less is more. From the creators of Charlie Chooses - Lou Peacock (A Whale of a Time, Oliver Elephant and The Bear, the Book and the Blanket) and Nicola Slater (The Leaf Thief, the Hello series and the Meekoo series) - comes this rhyming romp that shows that true happiness is often found in what you already have.A WHALE OF A TIME WAS SHORTLISTED FOR WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023THE LEAF THIEF WAS A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING PICTURE BOOKOne day, I got a dinosaur . . . but very soon I knew . . . one dinosaur was not enough and so I wanted . . . two!When a dinosaur comes to play, you're sure to have lots of fun. But wouldn't 2 . . . 3 . . . 4 . . . or even 10 dinosaurs be better still? Or would they be too big, too messy and just a little bit too naughty? Perhaps one very special dinosaur is just perfect after all!A sweet and funny story for any little dinosaur lover who is learning their first numbers - can you count them all?Includes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

A fun and festive Christmas fairy-tale adventure.It's Christmas Eve and Father Christmas has fallen asleep at the Three Bears' cottage but NOTHING will wake him. It's up to Baby Bear and the Fairy-Tale Rescue Rangers to deliver the last presents so EVERY child gets a gift. But how will they cross the Roaring Rushing River, navigate the Deepest Darkest Wood and get past the Most Monstrous Mountain . . . all before the children wake up on Christmas morning?The perfect picture book to share with children from 3+ at Christmas!

A fun and festive Christmas fairy-tale adventure.It's Christmas Eve and Father Christmas has fallen asleep at the Three Bears' cottage but NOTHING will wake him. It's up to Baby Bear and the Fairy-Tale Rescue Rangers to deliver the last presents so EVERY child gets a gift. But how will they cross the Roaring Rushing River, navigate the Deepest Darkest Wood and get past the Most Monstrous Mountain . . . all before the children wake up on Christmas morning?The perfect picture book to share with children from 3+ at Christmas!

The sky is blue, the sun is shining, and Margot has made a delicious cake for her best friend Oscar! But by the time she reaches Oscar's house after having helped all her friends along the way, will there be ANY cake left to share?A story about empathy which shows that kindness and cake is always the best recipe for friendship.