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*A 2026 ALA Notable Children's Book***'Hilarious' - Observer****'A hopping good book' - Kirkus Reviews****'I have fallen in love' - Reading Rocks**The funny, heartfelt and irresistible story of one small creature's epic journey from tadpole to frog.OH MY CRIKEYS!Doesn't life move fast? One moment you're in the Wibbly, relaxing with your Wibbly friends. The next, they've all grown tails and turned into tadpoles! And what's more, they are bursting OUT of the Wibbly ... AND you've got to keep up!Some tadpoles don't feel ready to become frogs.And some never wanted to become tadpoles in the first place.This heartwarming, hilarious story speaks perfectly to the anxiety that children can feel about keeping up with those around them – perfect for fans of Oi Frog! and Tad by Benji Davies.*Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2025*

*A 2026 ALA Notable Children's Book***'Hilarious' - Observer****'A hopping good book' - Kirkus Reviews****'I have fallen in love' - Reading Rocks**The funny, heartfelt and irresistible story of one small creature's epic journey from tadpole to frog.OH MY CRIKEYS!Doesn't life move fast? One moment you're in the Wibbly, relaxing with your Wibbly friends. The next, they've all grown tails and turned into tadpoles! And what's more, they are bursting OUT of the Wibbly ... AND you've got to keep up!Some tadpoles don't feel ready to become frogs.And some never wanted to become tadpoles in the first place.This heartwarming, hilarious story speaks perfectly to the anxiety that children can feel about keeping up with those around them – perfect for fans of Oi Frog! and Tad by Benji Davies.*Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2025*

**A heartfelt and hilarious story about caterpillars, butterflies . . . and learning to be yourself!**This little caterpillar can’t wait to become a butterfly, swoop-a-looping with massive flying wings. But there is TOO MUCH WAITING. First you have to eat LOTS of leaves. Then you have to make a cocoon . . . and wait some MORE before you can grow wings and fly!But what happens if you come out of your cocoon to find that you're not a butterfly after all? Could there be another destiny in wait?This laugh-out-loud story is a celebration of accepting your true identity – perfect for little ones interested in butterflies, moths and the natural world!Filled with beautiful illustrations inspired by nature - combining humour and science to brilliant effect.*Also available: We Are the Wibbly! A story about frogs, tadpoles and growing up!*

**A heartfelt and hilarious story about caterpillars, butterflies . . . and learning to be yourself!**This little caterpillar can’t wait to become a butterfly, swoop-a-looping with massive flying wings. But there is TOO MUCH WAITING. First you have to eat LOTS of leaves. Then you have to make a cocoon . . . and wait some MORE before you can grow wings and fly!But what happens if you come out of your cocoon to find that you're not a butterfly after all? Could there be another destiny in wait?This laugh-out-loud story is a celebration of accepting your true identity – perfect for little ones interested in butterflies, moths and the natural world!Filled with beautiful illustrations inspired by nature - combining humour and science to brilliant effect.*Also available: We Are the Wibbly! A story about frogs, tadpoles and growing up!*

Nominated for the Carnegie Medal for IllustrationCan Hop find a way to escape the wolves in her nightmares, even if they chase her in helicopters? Mummy thinks so...Every night, Hop has nightmares filled with, scary, hungry-eyed wolves. She knows they only exist in her dreams but they still seem very real. Her mummy comforts her and has some good advice, but can Hop find the courage to conquer the wolves?Practical advice for children who suffer night fears and terrors, in a gentle and funny story for the youngest of readers, illustrated by Sainsbury's Children's Book Award-Winning Paddy Donnelly.

A funny, charming and uplifting picture book about loss, the circle of life, and what happens when a beloved pet bug dies.When his pet woodlouse won’t wake up one day, Ross learns from his big sister all about definite, incredible deadness. But if Lord Jeffry isn’t here anymore, where exactly is he? The siblings go to the library to see if they can find out, and although Ross misses his pet, he is comforted thinking of the adventures he might be having now. Eating pears in heaven . . . reincarnated into another animal . . . or perhaps all of his goodness has gone back into the earth to grow something beautiful.A gentle and funny introduction to loss, explaining some of the belief systems about what happens after death.

A funny, charming and uplifting picture book about loss, the circle of life, and what happens when a beloved pet bug dies. When his pet woodlouse won’t wake up one day, Ross learns from his big sister all about definite, incredible deadness. But if Lord Jeffry isn’t here anymore, where exactly is he? The siblings go to the library to see if they can find out, and although Ross misses his pet, he is comforted thinking of the adventures he might be having now. Eating pears in heaven . . . reincarnated into another animal . . . or perhaps all of his goodness has gone back into the earth to grow something beautiful.A gentle and funny introduction to grief and bereavement, explaining some of the belief systems about what happens after death.

Learn to live in the moment in this magical fantasy adventure that teaches us to leave behind the mundane and delight in imagination and play!After Daddy has finished working from home for the day, his daughter takes him out on a walk that soon turns into an epic journey across enchanting landscapes. Along the way, they encounter magical creatures like trolls and pixies, yetis and giants, but Daddy doesn’t believe in any of them! Will she convince her dad to put away the distraction of his work crisis, and finally see the magic all around them?Learn to let go of the day-to-day and enjoy magical moments with our loved ones.

A heartwarming and humorous tale told from the perspective of a newborn baby, celebrating the unbreakable bond between siblings.When a crinkled screaming baby is born, everything is new and overwhelming, and they do NOT like it. But Small Big One – a young sibling – knows exactly how to turn tears into laughter, and fear into fun. As the newborn grows, so does their bond with Small Big One. But what will happen when a new crinkled screaming baby arrives? From the very first cry in a bright white hospital room to tender moments spent together, this is a true celebration of the bond between siblings and the power of love.

The beats were loud, the lights were bright. The cats drank milk and danced all night.Superstar DJ Sam Francisco's music is keeping Buzzkill Bill awake. Bill sends dogs, pest control and even the police to shut it down. When he pulls the plug things look bleak, but it’s the people (and cats) who make a party, not the fancy equipment.Superstar DJ Sam Francisco’s party is keeping Buzzkill Bill awake. He sends his dogs to shut it down. Then pest control, the firebrigade and the police! When Bill pulls the plug things look bleak, but luckily it’s the people (and the cats) who make a party, not the fancy equipment.

Superstar DJ Sam Francisco and his feline friends are throwing the best party. But the music is keeping Buzzkill Bill awake. He sends his dogs to shut it down. Then pest control, the firebrigade and the police! When Bill pulls the plug things look bleak, but luckily it’s the people (and the cats) who make a party, not the fancy equipment.Superstar DJ Sam Francisco’s party is keeping Buzzkill Bill awake. He sends his dogs to shut it down. Then pest control, the firebrigade and the police! When Bill pulls the plug things look bleak, but luckily it’s the people (and the cats) who make a party, not the fancy equipment.