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Families everywhere will laugh out loud at Betty's brilliantly observed tantrums in this hilarious picture book. Who would have thought a banana could cause such a BIG drama?

Meet four mucky birds in need of a bath! They’ve got soap, shampoo and a BIG bottle of bubble bath, but can they be trusted not to use it all? And will they keep the water inside the bath? And how many birds can you fit in the tub? Because when bath time is this much fun, EVERYONE wants to get in!Explore the joys of bath time with Bird Bath, a funny, positive and utterly relatable look at a key moment in any child’s daily routine. Perfect for all preschoolers, grubby or otherwise, and their parents too.A second title in the young picture book series from Steve Antony, award-winning creator of Please Mr Panda.For more toddler milestone moments enjoy reading:Cat NapHippo PottyChick Pea

Taps on, toys at the ready, it’s bath time!Meet four mucky birds in need of a good bath. They’ve got soap, shampoo and a big bottle of bubble bath, but can they be trusted not to use it all? And will they keep the water inside the tub? No, probably not, but at least they’ll be squeaky clean!The real trouble is, when bath time is this much fun, absolutely EVERYONE wants to get in!A first look at bath time, Bird Bath is perfect for little hands in a chunky board book format. Fresh, funny and utterly relatable, with a playful text that will delight young and old. A must have for children and their parents and an exciting and energetic addition to a stand-out series. From the award-winning author/illustrator, Steve Antony, creator of Please Mr Panda.Guide your toddler through more milestones with the Cosy Creatures series:Chick PeaCat NapHippo Potty

Everybody loves a nap, don’t they? Well, not this cat. This cat will NOT nap. At least not without his pillow, his milk and ALL of his toys.Encourage nap time with Cat Nap - a funny and relatable book to help little ones wind down, even when play time is so tempting! Perfect for even the most stubborn preschooler - AND their (very tired) parents!From the award-winning picture book writer and illustrator, Steve Antony, the bestselling creator of Please Mr Panda.For more toddler milestone moments enjoy reading:Bird BathHippo PottyChick Pea

A helpful first book about getting ready for naptime . . . perfect for tired toddlers!This little cat really needs a nap, but it’s hard to find time for sleep when you’re busy playing! Cat has a blanket and a teddy and even some milk – but Cat does not want a nap. After a cuddle, a tooth brush and ALL the teddies in the cot, will Cat finally close their eyes?Cat Nap is a first look at bedtime routines – a funny and relatable story in a chunky board book format that will encourage little ones to wind down, even when play time is so tempting! Perfect for even the most stubborn preschooler AND their (very tired) parents!From award-winning author-illustrator Steve Antony, creator of Please Mr Panda.Guide your toddler through more milestones with the Cosy Creatures series:Chick PeaHippo PottyBird Bath

Hands up if you're hungry!Chick LOVES peas and he’s getting ready for a pea party. But perhaps not everyone likes pea pizza or peas on toast . . . and why stick with green when there’s a whole rainbow of good food to enjoy? Roll on red, hello yellow and hooray for blue! Now come on in and wash your hands, it looks like this party is ready to start! Perfect for even the most stubborn eaters and their parents.Chick Pea is the third title in Steve Antony's series on key childhood moments and milestones. Fresh, funny and utterly relatable, with a playful text that will delight young and old.From the award-winning creator of Please Mr Panda, Steve Antony, comes Chick Pea – a fun first look at foods and colours.For more toddler milestone moments:Cat NapBird Bath

A first look at foods and colours, Chick Pea is perfect for little hands in a new chunky board book format. Fresh, funny and utterly relatable, with a playful text that will delight fussy eaters and frustrated parents!Hands up if you’re hungry! Chick certainly is and he LOVES peas, so he’s getting ready for a pea party. But perhaps not everyone likes pea pizza or peas on toast . . . and why stick with green when there’s a whole rainbow of good food to enjoy? Roll on red, hello yellow and hooray for blue! Now come on in and wash your hands, It looks like this party is ready to start. But I wonder if anyone will help tidy up?A must have for children and their parents for a key childhood moment.Guide your toddler through more milestones with the Cosy Creatures series:Cat NapBird BathHippo Potty

Hippo Potty is the fourth title in exciting, young character-led picture book series from the award-winning creator of Please Mr Panda, Steve Antony.Can a reluctant little hippo be persuaded to use his potty?Style, simplicity and humour combine to make this original and engaging look at potty training a real must-have for all toddlers and their grown-ups. Featuring a wonderfully expressive hippo and a simple but playful text, this is a fresh and funny look at a key milestone moment from a stand-out picture book talent.Other titles in the series:Cat NapBird BathChick Pea

A first look at potty-training and all its challenges, Hippo Potty is perfect for toddlers who are ready to ditch nappies! The chunky board book is great for little hands too. Hip Hip Hooray for Hippo's brand new potty! But what is it for – a new hat, a flowerpot, a paddling pool? Hippo loves playing with the new potty. But when Hippo need to go, accidents ensue! Can this reluctant little hippo be persuaded to use the potty?Fresh, funny and utterly relatable, with a playful text that will delight young and old. A must have for children and their parents. From the award-winning author/illustrator, Steve Antony, creator of Please Mr Panda.Guide your toddler through more milestones with the Cosy Creatures series:Chick PeaCat NapBird Bath

Learn to say 'please' with Mr Panda in this charmingly funny picture book which has been entertaining families for 10 years!Mr Panda has a tray of doughnuts. Patiently and politely, Mr Panda asks his friends if they would like one. Each animal says yes, but without the all-important 'please'! Is anyone worthy of Mr Panda's doughnuts?This special edition with a super-shiny gold doughnut on the cover is the perfect way to celebrate Mr Panda's 10th anniversary!"An ideal book for kids to learn about good manners." The Sun"Simple yet funny enough for multiple readings." Kirkus"Does the job beautifully." The Times (Children's Book of the Week)Look out for more books starring the grumpy (but loveable!) Mr Panda. Over half a million copies sold to date!Thank You Mr PandaI'll Wait Mr PandaGoodnight Mr PandaMr Panda's ColoursMr Panda's FeelingsWash Your Hands, Mr Panda!

A hilarious Mr Panda picture book about learning to be patient. Something young children can often struggle with!Mr Panda is making a delicious surprise. What could it be? The animals must wait and see. One by one Mr Panda's friends get bored and give up. All except one little penguin... Will his patience be rewarded?"This deliciously droll Panda and his gigantic doughnut will have you shouting for seconds." WRDLook out for more books starring the grumpy (but loveable!) Mr Panda. Over half a million copies sold to date!Thank You Mr PandaPlease Mr PandaGoodnight Mr PandaMr Panda's ColoursMr Panda's Feelings

A hilarious tale that will take you all around London! Winner of the Evening Standard's Oscar's First Book Prize.A sudden gust of wind sets of a marvellous London adventure for the Queen, the Queen's men and one very special hat. So let's follow one determined, dare-devil queen through London Zoo, over Tower Bridge and up Big Ben ... just where will that hat land?Featuring favourite London landmarks, including Tower Bridge, Big Ben and London Zoo."This picture book is hard to beat. The Times"A wonderful romp of a read that's a great introduction to London, royalty and all that makes Britain great." SunSteve Antony is a Waterstones Prize shortlisted author, a Kate Greenaway Medal nominee and the creator of the much-loved Mr Panda books.Collect all four books in The Queen Collection series: (each with a shiny foil cover!)The Queen's Hat - Winner of the Evening Standard Oscar's Book PrizeThe Queen's HandbagThe Queen's Present The Queen's Lift-Off

A hilarious picture book story, featuring the royal family, plus favourite British landmarks.What does the Queen do when a sneaky swan snatches her handbag? Gives chase, of course. By car, motorbike, plane and more! Hold on to your hats (and handbags) for a whirlwind trip around the British Isles.Featuring favourite British landmarks, including Windsor Castle, the Angel of the North and the Giant's Causeway."This is a book brimming with Britishness and it puts on a jolly good show." The Bookbag"If this book doesn't make you smile and adore the Queen even more, nothing else will." London Mums MagazineSteve Antony is a Waterstones Prize shortlisted author, a Kate Greenaway Medal nominee and the creator of the much-loved Mr Panda books.Collect all four books in The Queen Collection series: (each with a shiny foil cover!)The Queen's Hat - Winner of the Evening Standard Oscar's Book PrizeThe Queen's HandbagThe Queen's Present The Queen's Lift-Off

A charmingly funny Christmas picture book, featuring the royal family, plus some of the world's best-known landmarks.The Queen is off on a round-the-world tour in search of the perfect Christmas present. And she's not alone... Father Christmas is here to help!Follow the Queen and Father Christmas on a whirlwind tour of some of the world's best-known landmarks. From the North Pole to the Sydney Opera House, via the Statue of Liberty, the Eiffel Tower and more."I absolutely adored this book... this is a story for all generations and a brilliant, British book to boot." Bookbag"A wonderful romp of a read." The SunSteve Antony is a Waterstones Prize shortlisted author, a Kate Greenaway Medal nominee and the creator of the much-loved Mr Panda books.Collect all four books in The Queen Collection series: (each with a shiny foil cover!)The Queen's Hat - Winner of the Evening Standard Oscar's Book PrizeThe Queen's HandbagThe Queen's Present The Queen's Lift-Off

Learn to say 'Thank You' with Mr Panda in this charmingly funny picture book. Mr Panda has surprise presents for his friends. Some are too big, some are too heavy, and some are simply bizarre... But remember, it's the thought that counts!"Definitely silly, but with plenty of opportunity for a discussion about manners afterwards should you so wish." The BookbagLook out for more books starring the grumpy (but loveable!) Mr Panda. Over half a million copies sold to date!Please Mr PandaI'll Wait Mr PandaGoodnight Mr PandaMr Panda's ColoursMr Panda's Feelings

A hilarious Mr Panda picture book, about the importance of doing the Bedtime Routine properly!Mr Panda and his friends are getting ready for bed. But some won't brush their teeth, others won't have a bath, and one won't even wear pyjamas! It's down to Mr Panda to show them how to do bedtime properly. "The perfect read to enjoy with little critters who are less than enthusiastic about going to bed. It's completely charming and full of fun." WRD booksLook out for more books starring the grumpy (but loveable!) Mr Panda. Over half a million copies sold to date!Please Mr PandaThank You Mr PandaI'll Wait Mr PandaMr Panda's ColoursMr Panda's Feelings

Everyone's favourite grumpy Panda is looking for love in this laugh-out-loud funny picture book! Mr Panda is offering free hugs to all his animal friends. But they are all too busy hugging each other! Does nobody love Mr Panda?Look out for more books starring the grumpy (but loveable!) Mr Panda. Over half a million copies sold to date!Please Mr PandaThank You Mr PandaI'll Wait Mr PandaGoodnight Mr PandaMr Panda's ColoursMr Panda's Feelings

Learn all about feelings with Mr Panda in this charmingly funny board book.Lemur is happy and Swan is scared. But how is Mr Panda is feeling? Find out and help your little bears express their emotions with this simple board book story.Look out for more books starring Mr Panda. Over half a million copies sold to date!Please Mr PandaThank You Mr PandaI'll Wait Mr PandaGoodnight Mr PandaMr Panda's Colours

Learn to say 'Please' with Mr Panda in this charmingly funny story. In a sturdy board book, perfect for even the youngest readers.Mr Panda has a tray of doughnuts. Patiently and politely, Mr Panda asks his friends if they would like one. Each animal says yes, but without the all-important 'please'! Is anyone worthy of Mr Panda's doughnuts?"An ideal book for kids to learn about good manners." The Sun"Simple yet funny enough for multiple readings." Kirkus"Does the job beautifully." The Times (Children's Book of the Week)Look out for more books starring the grumpy (but loveable!) Mr Panda. Over half a million copies sold to date!Thank You Mr PandaI'll Wait Mr PandaGoodnight Mr PandaMr Panda's ColoursMr Panda's Feelings

A delightful picture book about the fun you can have when you unplug yourself and get outside! From the author of the much-loved Mr Panda series.Blip spends all day plugged into her computer, playing games and having fun. But when there's a power cut, Blip goes down the stairs and out the front door, where she discovers playing games and having fun... outside! Isn't it wonderful to be unplugged? This simple story is perfect for families trying to strike the right balance between screen time and outdoor play.Steve Antony is the winner of the Evening Standard Oscar's First Book Prize. He's been nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal and shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize.