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It's a busy year for the Queen - she has lots of important events to attend. Meanwhile, a little girl is wondering what knickers Her Majesty will choose to wear on a school visit! Will they be her 'at home' knickers - adorned with corgis - or her 'garden party' knickers, or perhaps her woolly Balmoral ones...?Both children and adults will love this very special and endearing insight into a child's imagination, from the best-selling author-illustrator of Father Christmas Needs A Wee and Jesus' Christmas Party.Recently, the Queen visited a nursery in Norfolk and enjoyed a display based on the book:"...just to make it special, there was one element that was not quite so traditional: pants. These were not just any pants, either. They were the Queen's Knickers, and at Dersingham Infant and Nursery School, in Norfolk, they were put on special display in honour of their royal visitor" ~ Valentine Low, The Times

"If you want to know a secret, knock three times." Join the imaginative Rosie and her friends in this humourous and insightful celebration of the power of the imagination by the creator of Where The Wild Things Are.

Little Girl really needs to find a birthday present for her mother in her favourite colour. But with so many things to choose from, she's going to need some help from Rabbit . . .And so they search, learning about colours as they go. A beautifully endearing tale from author Charlotte Zolotow and illustrated by WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE creator Maurice Sendak.

A big sister is horrified when she can't fit into her swimming costume. Her BOTTOM IS SOO BIG! But her little sister has some good advice.There follows a wonderful romp through history and fairyland, as the little sister explains exactly why a big bottom can be useful. Father Christmas needs one for crash landings and, if you are a queen, a big bum is vital to keep you comfy while sitting on your throne . . . Once again Nicholas Allan combines laugh-out-loud humour with real insight that cannot fail to raise a smile.

Whenever Picasso does something different, people say, "No! No! No! Picasso!" But Picasso doesn't listen. Instead, he says . . . "Yes!". He paints all-blue pictures, all-pink pictures, plus pictures from the front and side all at the same time! He makes art out of bike bits and he can draw pictures in less than 60 seconds! Soon he becomes the greatest painter in the world. But he still wants to be different . . .

A colouring-book edition of the bestselling classic which children can colour in and make their own.** OVER 2.5 MILLION YOU CHOOSE BOOKS SOLD **Imagine you could go anywhere, with anyone and do anything. Where would you live? Where would you sleep? Who would be your friends? What games would you play? Go on . . . You choose! With the help of Nick Sharratt's wonderful illustrations, Pippa Goodhart looks at a whole range of scenarios where choosing is made fun!There are 24 jam-packed pages to colour in and sixty fantastic full-colour stickers to stick wherever you choose.The perfect combination of fun and learning, this is a wonderful way to expand skills in literacy.Also available:You Choose You Choose Your DreamsYou Choose in SpaceYou Choose Fairy TalesYou Choose ChristmasAnd for toddlers:You Choose Bedtime

"Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse." This classic Christmas verse is well known to every parent and child preparing for Christmas and this beautifully illustrated new edition is the perfect Christmas gift for young and old.

Welcome to the wonderful world of Quentin Blake! Celebrate Quentin Blake's 90th birthday with this collection of nine beautiful complete picture books: his best-loved characters, classic stories and marvellous rhymes - together for the first time in a treasury to be shared and enjoyed by all.The Quentin Blake Treasury contains:All Join In * Quentin Blake's Nursery Rhyme Book * Patrick * Angelica Sprocket's Pockets * Mister Magnolia * Quentin Blake's ABC * Cockatoos * Angel Pavement * Mrs Armitage Queen of the RoadMeet Mister Magnolia, with only one boot! Peer into Angelica Sprocket's Pockets! Set off with Mrs Armitage Queen of the Road, be whisked away by the music of the extraordinary Patrick and soar into the air on the wings of Angel Pavement. Discover the crazy counting of the mischievous Cockatoos and the most enjoyable alphabet ever in Quentin Blake's ABC. And finally, join in at the top of your voice with the verse and songs of Quentin Blake's Nursery Rhyme Book and All Join In!From Quentin's very first picture book to his most recent adventures, this collection spans and celebrates his astonishing career. "Blake is beyond brilliant . . . I've never met a child who doesn't love Quentin Blake" - Daily TelegraphQuentin Blake is one of Britain's best-loved and most successful author-illustrators, and was made the first Children's Laureate in 1999. He has won the Whitbread Award, the Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration, and the Kate Greenaway Medal. among others.

It's another busy day at Stanley's Café. He's baking a very special cake - but whose birthday can it be?Join Stanley and friends for a tasty adventure in this colourful series from William Bee."I love this book. The pictures are absolutely lovely. I would recommend these books for bedtime stories and they all end with tea, bath and bed." - a 5-star reviewerDiscover more Stanley books:Stanley's BoatStanley's ParkStanley's GarageStanley the BuilderStanley the FarmerStanley's ShopStanley the PostmanStanley's SchoolStanley's TrainStanley's Fire EngineStanley's Library

Ring! Ring! Another phone call for Stanley's Garage - but can he fix all the cars with problems today? There's an overheating radiator, a flat tyre, and a bit of an oily mess! What a job for Stanley and his pick-up truck. Join Stanley and friends for a mucky adventure in this colourful new series from William Bee...

Down on the farm, there's seeds to be sown. Stanley has to get on his tractor and plough the field. There's lots to be done, and friends to help him out, but will the seeds grow? Join Stanley and friends for an out-of-doors adventure in this colourful new series from William Bee...

It's time for Stanley's Shop to open!First there's the delivery to unload from the truck,then there's the customers to deal with... Hattie is buying (too much) cheese, Little Woo has his eye on some sweet treats and Myrtle needs some bread. How will they get all their shopping home? Stanley's delivery service, of course.It's another busy day for Stanley and friends.Discover more Stanley books:Stanley's BoatStanley's ParkStanley's GarageStanley the BuilderStanley the FarmerStanley's CafeStanley the PostmanStanley's SchoolStanley's TrainStanley's Fire EngineStanley's Library

It's still dark outside, but the lights are on in Stanley's Post Office. What a lot of letters and parcels Stanley has to deliver!"We have a lot of Stanleys now but this one makes me laugh so much! My 2 year old just watches me bemused and sometimes joins in too." - A 5-star reviewerJoin Stanley and friends for another busy adventure in this colourful story from William Bee.Discover more Stanley books:Stanley's BoatStanley's ParkStanley's GarageStanley the BuilderStanley the FarmerStanley's CafeStanley's ShopStanley's SchoolStanley's Fire EngineStanley's LibraryStanley's TrainStanley the Baker

It's another busy day for Stanley and friends . . .Today Stanley, Sophie, Benjamin and Little Woo are painting cardboard boxes. But Stanley's paintbox only has red, yellow, blue and white paint! What about orange and green and purple? Don't worry, Stanley has a plan . . . Join Sophie, Benjamin and Little Woo as they learn how to mix colours in this simple, engaging new board book in the Stanley series.

Stanley is taking Little Woo, Sophie and Benjamin somewhere special for the day. He prepares the train early in the morning and then, with a chuff, chuff, chuffety-chuff they're off!Little Woo has a beach ball, Benjamin has a toy boat and Sophie has a rubber ring. Where could they be going?Join Stanley and friends for another busy adventure in this colourful story from William Bee.Discover more Stanley books:Stanley's BoatStanley's ParkStanley's GarageStanley the BuilderStanley the FarmerStanley's CafeStanley's ShopStanley the PostmanStanley's SchoolStanley's Fire EngineStanley's Library

When Binky the cat moves in next door, Plum can't understand why everyone likes him so much. But she soon learns that there's no need to be jealous and there's plenty of love to go round. Inspired by her hugely popular Plumdog Blog, this charming story explores how to deal with feelings of jealousy.“Among the many flavours of children’s books, that of Emma Chichester Clark’s – funny, elegantand delicious"– Quentin Blake

Father Christmas is back, and this time he's had three helping of sprouts! As he tries to deliver the presents, his tummy rumbles, gurgles and groans, but Father Christmas knows he must keep it in - he doesn't want to wake anyone up! Will he come up Trumps?

The Earl’s Castle is home to a magnificent doll’s house, and inside lives a family of mice. Mr and Mrs Perk and their thirteen children live happily together and work hard to maintain their splendid home. But one day their beloved doll’s house is taken away . . . Full of humour and warmth, this nostalgic tale by Michael Bond, the author of Paddington Bear, and is brought to life with exquisite detail by Emily Sutton.

In the house there lives a family: a mum, a dad, a girl and a boy. But they are not alone; a secret mouse family is living there too, who only come out when everyone else is asleep.One day they are spotted and the mouse catcher is called ... Will they escape in time?A story of home and hope from picture-book genius, John Burningham.

Mrs Pepperpot has a problem - a huge problem - she shrinks! And when she shrinks she finds herself in all sorts of trouble...Poor Mrs Pepperpot has shrunk again and she's set her heart on going to the bazaar. But with a clever disguise and a cunning plan, she's soon dancing rings around the ladies at the fair!Puss can't wait for Mrs Pepperpot to shrink so she can whisk her away on an adventure. It's a hair-raising journey, but brave Mrs P is soon rewarded with some very special treasure indeed.

Dog can't get to sleep. He loves books so much that he just can't stop reading. Dog tried counting sheep, but it's not working - perhaps there are some other creatures he can count. Soon Dog is off on an adventure, finding friends and numbers in unexpected places.

"Father Christmas needs a wee.He's been drinking drinks since half past three . . ."At each different house that he visits Father Christmas drinks and eats all the goodies left out for him. Before long he really, really, really needs a wee. So much so that he even forgets to leave the presents behind. But he dashes back, delivers all the pressies and flies home at high speed to avoid an embarassing accident . . . there's just one tiny problem . . . he's lost his house key!Find out what happens and whether Father Christmas ever gets to relieve himself in this brilliant and fabulously funny counting book from the talented author/illustrator Nicholas Allan!

It's another busy day for Stanley and friends . . . Today Stanley is fixing Little Woo's tree house. Stanley has brought his toolbox - there's a hammer, a mallet, a screwdriver, a saw and many other tools. What do they all do?Join Stanley and Little Woo as they use a different tool on each page to fix the tree house in this simple, engaging new board book in the Stanley series.