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WINNER of Oscar's Book Prize 2021!WINNER Book of the Year and Best Picture Book at the Sainsbury's Children's Book Awards 2021!Perfect for fans of Rachel Bright and Julia Donaldson, The Littlest Yak is a joyous, rhyming caper that teaches little ones to celebrate their own unique talents!On the tip of the top of a mountain all snowy, where the ice-swirling, toe-curling blizzards were blowy, in a herd full of huddling yaks, big and small, lived Gertie . . . the littlest yak of them all.Gertie is the littlest yak in her whole herd, and she's feeling stuck in her smallness - she wants to grow UP and have bigness and tallness!But when it turns out that there are some things that only Gertie can do, might she come to see that she's perfect, just the way she is?A rollicking, heartwarming and reassuring story from debut author, Lu Fraser and much-loved illustrator, Kate Hindley.Also available: The Littlest Yak: The New ArrivalThe Littlest Yak: Home is Where the Herd IsPraise for Kate Hindley:‘Hindley’s wintry art and characterful creatures shine in this heart-warming story’ The Bookseller (The Littlest Yak)'Kate Hindley’s charming illustrations bring bouncing Bernard to groovy life' Mail on Sunday (Be More Bernard)'Children will love the simple, stylish illustrations and gorgeous fine detail' The i (Treacle Street: Marcel's Parcels)

The adorable new story starring Gertie, The Littlest Yak!In this brand new adventure from award-winning duo Lu Fraser and Kate Hindley, Gertie the Littlest Yak and her family are moving mountains to pastures new. And for Gertie, that means SQUEEZING all her belongings onto her sledge.But when someone special gets left behind, will Gertie come to see that home is about so much more than the things that you pack?A gorgeous and heart-melting story about what REALLY makes a home.Also by Lu Fraser & Kate Hindley:​The Littlest YakWINNER of Oscar's Book Prize 2021WINNER of the Sainsburys Book Award 2021The Littlest Yak: The New ArrivalBy Lu Fraser, illustrated by Sarah Warburton:One Camel Called DougMavis the Bravest

A heartwarming story about the power of thinking differently from the creators of award-winning The Littlest Yak.Nora is not like the other beavers. She thinks new thoughts. She asks lots of questions. She invents inventions and gives things a try. She’s different and – as her grandad tells her – that’s okay!So, when the rain pours and the river rises at the beaver lodge, it’s Nora’s know-how that could save the day – if only she could get all the other beavers to believe her!This dramatic and satisfying story is full of warmth and heart as Nora comes to see that her thinkings are different … but good! Perfect for encouraging positive conversations about thinking differently and for building empathy and understanding.A gorgeous rhyming text that's a delight to read aloud.Adorable illustrations, packed with fun details to spot and pore over. Also by Lu Fraser and Kate Hindley:The Littlest Yak(WINNER of Oscar’s Book Prize 2021; WINNER Book of the Year and Best Picture Book at the Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Awards 2021)The Littlest Yak: The New ArrivalThe Littlest Yak: Home Is Where The Herd Is

A heartwarming story about the power of thinking differently from the creators of award-winning bestseller The Littlest Yak.Nora is not like the other beavers. She thinks new thoughts. She asks lots of questions. She invents inventions and gives things a try. She’s different and – as her grandad tells her – that’s okay!So, when the rain pours and the river rises at the beaver lodge, it’s Nora’s know-how that could save the day – if only she could get all the other beavers to believe her!This dramatic and satisfying story has all the warmth and heart that we have come to expect from this author and illustrator duo as Nora comes to see that her thinkings are different … but good! Also by Lu Fraser and Kate Hindley:The Littlest Yak(WINNER of Oscar’s Book Prize 2021; WINNER Book of the Year and Best Picture Book at the Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Awards 2021)The Littlest Yak: The New ArrivalThe Littlest Yak: Home Is Where The Herd Is

An adorable story about resilience and self-belief from the creators of Mavis the Bravest and One Camel Called Doug.“How do I steer? And how do I stop?What if I lose all my UPNESS and … drop?!”Basil the bat doesn’t believe he can fly. No matter how hard he tries, he just can’t do it. But when a thundering storm threatens the safety of his beloved friend, Moth, will Basil find his wings and believe in the bat he CAN be? Perfect for having conversations about fears, resilience and self-confidence with little ones. A touching tale of friendship and bravery. This gorgeous rhyming text from Lu Fraser, the author of The Littlest Yak is paired with irresistible illustrations from highly acclaimed illustrator, Sarah Warburton.  Also by Lu Fraser and Sarah Warburton:One Camel Called DougMavis the Bravest  Other books by Lu Fraser and Kate Hindley:The Littlest YakThe Littlest Yak: The New ArrivalThe Littlest Yak: Home is Where the Herd Is

The irresistible new picture book from the creators of Mavis the Bravest and Basil Dreams Big shows us that everything's better when no one's left out!Today is Pamela the squirrel's BEST day! She is finally off to The Big Tree to play. Pam can bounce! She can pounce! Yes - she's ready to JOIN IN. But what will Pamela do when the other squirrels say there's NO ROOM for her?!A heartwarming, relatable story that reassures us that there's always a way to make room for us all!Perfect for encouraging conversations about not leaving people outA rhyming text that's a joy to read out loud.Gorgeous, characterful artwork packed with adorable detail. Other books by Lu Fraser and Sarah Warburton: One Camel Called DougMavis the BravestBasil Dreams BigOther books by Lu Fraser and Kate Hindley: The Littlest YakThe Littlest Yak: The New ArrivalThe Littlest Yak: Home is Where the Herd IsThe Busiest Beaver

The irresistible new picture book from the creators of Mavis the Bravest and Basil Dreams Big shows us that everything's better when no one's left out!Today is Pamela the squirrel's BEST day! She is finally off to The Big Tree to play. Pam can bounce! She can pounce! Yes - she's ready to JOIN IN. But what will Pamela do when the other squirrels say there's NO ROOM for her?!A heartwarming, relatable story that reassures us that there's always a way to make room for us all!Perfect for encouraging conversations about not leaving people outA rhyming text that's a joy to read out loud.Gorgeous, characterful artwork packed with adorable detail. Other books by Lu Fraser and Sarah Warburton: One Camel Called DougMavis the BravestBasil Dreams BigOther books by Lu Fraser and Kate Hindley: The Littlest YakThe Littlest Yak: The New ArrivalThe Littlest Yak: Home is Where the Herd IsThe Busiest Beaver

Gertie is the littlest yak in her whole herd, and she's feeling stuck in her smallness - she wants to grow UP and have bigness and tallness! But when it turns out that there are some things that only Gertie can do, might she come to see that she's perfect, just the way she is?This heartwarming, irresistible debut picture book from author Lu Fraser, with gorgeous illustrations from highly-acclaimed illustrator Kate Hindley was the winner of the Oscar's Book Prize 2021 and of both Book of the Year and Best Picture Book at the Sainsbury's Children's Book Awards 2021. It's now available as a perfectly small board book.Also by Lu Fraser and Kate Hindley:The Littlest Yak: The New ArrivalThe Littlest Yak: Home is where the Herd Is

The irresistible new picture book from the creators of Room for Us All shows that you don't need the most marvellous shell on the coast - it's the crab who's inside it that matters the most!Meet Alan the hermit crab. Alan has a shiny new shell that comes complete with a great barnacle called Dave, stuck on the top. Alan is DELIGHTED with his new shell – he feels like the most marvellous crab in the sea and all the others agree… that is, until they see new crab Steve, whose shell is even fancier!Will Alan be able to overcome his feelings of jealousy and see that it’s not what you have, it’s about what you do? Because the fate of Dave the barnacle depends on it!A warm, funny, helpful and relatable new story from the creators of Mavis the Bravest and Basil Dreams Big.Perfect for encouraging conversations about big emotions and self-regulation, as well as about building a positive sense of self.Lu Fraser’s warm, empathetic and skilful rhyming text is perfectly complemented by the bright and brilliant illustrations by Sarah Warburton.Strong storytelling with a helpful message combined with irresistible artwork packed with details to linger over!Also by Lu Fraser and Sarah Warburton:One Camel Called DougMavis the BravestBasil Dreams BigRoom for Us All

The irresistible new picture book from the creators of Room for Us All shows that you don't need the most marvellous shell on the coast - it's the crab who's inside it that matters the most!Meet Alan the hermit crab. Alan has a shiny new shell that comes complete with a great barnacle called Dave, stuck on the top. Alan is DELIGHTED with his new shell – he feels like the most marvellous crab in the sea and all the others agree… that is, until they see new crab Steve, whose shell is even fancier!Will Alan be able to overcome his feelings of jealousy and see that it’s not what you have, it’s about what you do? Because the fate of Dave the barnacle depends on it!A warm, funny, helpful and relatable new story from the creators of Mavis the Bravest and Basil Dreams Big.Perfect for encouraging conversations about big emotions and self-regulation, as well as about building a positive sense of self.Lu Fraser’s warm, empathetic and skilful rhyming text is perfectly complemented by the bright and brilliant illustrations by Sarah Warburton.Strong storytelling with a helpful message combined with irresistible artwork packed with details to linger over!Also by Lu Fraser and Sarah Warburton:One Camel Called DougMavis the BravestBasil Dreams BigRoom for Us All

All the things that you've lost - that you've loved - are not gone, When they're held in your heart, a small part still lives on... Together Grandad and Ava adventure along the twisting path and over the hill where, beneath the canopy of their friend the old Oak tree, they make wonderful memories to treasure and share: from summer picnics with jam-sticky fingers to carefree days kicking through russet leaves in autumn's soft glow. But as the seasons change, so too does the old Oak tree and Grandad's health . . .A tender, stay-with-you-forever story about one little girl's relationship with her grandad, and the hope that lies in the changing of the seasons and the circle of life.Because where you think there's an end, there's always a beginning . . .

**THE MOST MAGICAL PICTURE BOOK OF THE YEAR - FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE LITTLEST YAK****The timeless and heartwarming story of a boy and the bear he'll love forever****'Delightful' - Irish Independent***A Waterstones Best Baby and Toddler Book of 2025*It’s Harry’s birthday, and all he wants is a bear of his own. When he steps into a magical shop full of teddy bears, he finds a hundred different kinds of bear to choose from – roundish bears and thinnish bears, woolly bears and shaggy bears; spotty bears and dotty bears, and stripy-on-their botty bears!But Harry is looking for a very special kind of bear. The kind of bear that he'll love for a lifetime.Will he get his heart's desire and find his Forever Bear?From the bestselling author of The Littlest Yak comes a gorgeous, heartwarming story that is a modern classic in the making. Packed with beautiful wintery illustrations, it's an irresistible celebration of the bond we feel with our most special toys - perfect for reading on cold winter nights, and on cosy Christmas mornings!

**THE MOST MAGICAL PICTURE BOOK OF THE YEAR - FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE LITTLEST YAK****The timeless and heartwarming story of a boy and the bear he'll love forever****'Delightful' - Irish Independent***A Waterstones Best Baby and Toddler Book of 2025*It's Harry's birthday, and all he wants is a bear of his own. When he steps into a magical shop full of teddy bears, he finds a hundred different kinds of bear to choose from roundish bears and thinnish bears, woolly bears and shaggy bears; spotty bears and dotty bears, and stripy-on-their botty bears!But Harry is looking for a very special kind of bear. The kind of bear that he'll love for a lifetime.Will he get his heart's desire and find his Forever Bear?From the bestselling author of The Littlest Yak comes a gorgeous, heartwarming story that is a modern classic in the making. Packed with beautiful wintery illustrations, it's an irresistible celebration of the bond we feel with our most special toys - perfect for reading on cold winter nights, and on cosy Christmas mornings!

**'Spellbinding' - Laura Hughes****'Magical' - Korky Paul****'Timeless' - Stephen Lenton**-----------------------------A magical, beautifully illustrated picture book about what it means to be a friend.The Little Witchling lives alone in her mountain top and more than anything else, she wishes for a friend. So, when her spell-book tells her that the secret ingredient is the fur from a little girl’s favourite teddy, she knows what she must do.But the teddy belongs to Lily, who can’t bear to part with him. Will the Little Witchling give up her dream of a real friend? Or just maybe, is there a way for her and Lily to make the wish come true, together?With a heartwarming rhyming text and breathtaking illustrations from Sarah Massini, this magical friendship story is perfect for little witches everywhere!

All the things that you've lost - that you've loved - are not gone, When they're held in your heart, a small part still lives on... Together Grandad and Ava adventure along the twisting path and over the hill where, beneath the canopy of their friend the old Oak tree, they make wonderful memories to treasure and share: from summer picnics with jam-sticky fingers to carefree days kicking through russet leaves in autumn's soft glow. But as the seasons change, so too does the old Oak tree and Grandad's health . . .A tender, stay-with-you-forever story about one little girl's relationship with her grandad, and the hope that lies in the changing of the seasons and the circle of life.Because where you think there's an end, there's always a beginning . . .

This irresistible follow-up to the bestselling, award-winning The Littlest Yak celebrates new siblings and the way that a heart can grow to fit even more love inside!Gertie the yak is back! And she's going to be a big sister! Gertie wants the new baby to feel right at home, so she paints a welcome sign, knits a bib and plans to share all her favourite things. But when Gertie realises she might have to share Mummy too, she starts to have a bit of a wobble...This adorable and touching new adventure for the littlest yak reassures with warmth and humour as Gertie learns that, with the new arrival, she's loved a whole heartful more!Also by Lu Fraser & Kate Hindley:​The Littlest YakWINNER of Oscar's Book Prize 2021WINNER of the Sainsburys Book Award 2021The Littlest Yak: Home is Where the Herd IsBy Lu Fraser, illustrated by Sarah Warburton:One Camel Called DougMavis the Bravest

An irresistible story about finding the bright spark of braveness inside from the creators of One Camel Called Doug, and the author of award-winning The Littlest Yak.Mavis is not like her adventurous friend Marge. Mavis is a chicken who finds EVERYTHING scary (night-time and daytime and anything hairy!). So when the slumbering peace of their cosy barn is disturbed by someone trying to steal their friend Sandra the sheep, will Mavis be able to find her bright spark of braveness and save Sandra?This adorably warm-hearted story is brimful of humour, reassurance – and two exceedingly courageous chickens!Also by Lu Fraser & Sarah Warburton:One Camel Called DougAlso by Lu Fraser, illustrated by Kate Hindley:The Littlest YakThe Littlest Yak: The New ArrivalThe Littlest Yak: Home is Where the Herd Is

A warmly reassuring rhyming story (with a fun counting element!) about how it’s ok to need a little alone time, from the author of the award-winning The Littlest Yak.  Doug the camel is all alone and sometimes he wonders whether one is enough (it makes playing hide and seek terribly tough…). So when at first one, then two, then three, then four more camels turn up (followed by a whole camel herd), Doug delights in the possibilities all these new friends bring. But when Doug is ‘all camelled out’ from all the excitement and it's time to count down to bedtime, he takes just as much pleasure from the peace of being alone once again.  Lu Fraser’s warm, funny text is a delight to read out loud and is brilliantly illustrated by Sarah Warburton in the first book from this exciting new picture book partnership.  By Lu Fraser & Kate Hindley:The Littlest Yak

_______________"A winner with my grandson. And I liked it too!" - Prue Leith"A beautiful book about following your dreams" - David Atherton, Winner of the Great British Bake-Off_______________A hilarious and original picture book about believing in yourself and learning how to shine.Nut isn't like the other Vikings; he doesn't climb hills or swim icy lakes … but he does have one great passion – Nut LOVES to bake cakes! So, when Viking Sports Day comes round, it looks like certain disaster for Nut. Can his baking SAVE THE DAY?Told in effortless verse, The Viking Who Liked Icing is a hilarious, heartwarming picture book about being yourself.

_______________"A winner with my grandson. And I liked it too!" - Prue Leith"A beautiful book about following your dreams" - David Atherton, Winner of the Great British Bake-Off_______________A hilarious and original picture book about believing in yourself and learning how to shine.Nut isn''t like the other Vikings; he doesn''t climb hills or swim icy lakes … but he does have one great passion – Nut LOVES to bake cakes! So, when Viking Sports Day comes round, it looks like certain disaster for Nut. Can his baking SAVE THE DAY? Told in effortless verse, The Viking Who Liked Icing is a hilarious, heartwarming picture book about being yourself.

A magical, beautifully illustrated picture book about what it means to be a friend.The Little Witchling lives alone in her mountain top and more than anything else, she wishes for a friend. So, when her spell-book tells her that the secret ingredient is the fur from a little girl''s favourite teddy, she knows what she must do.But the teddy belongs to Lily, who can''t bear to part with him. Will the Little Witchling give up her dream of a real friend? Or just maybe, is there a way for her and Lily to make the wish come true, together? With a heartwarming rhyming text and breathtaking illustrations from Sarah Massini, this magical friendship story is perfect for little witches everywhere!