Ailie Busby – illustratör

The classic fairy tale - The Ugly Duckling - from Ladybird!A perfect introduction to the classic story of The Ugly Duckling. Find out what happens to the Ugly Duckling. Will he ever find someone who loves him? Part of the Ladybird First Favourite Tales series - a perfect introduction to fairy tales for preschoolers - it contains amusing pictures and lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. Ideal for reading aloud and sharing with 2-4 year olds.Ladybird's First Favourite Tales series is hugely popular and is a great introduction to the most important fairy tales. 2011 brought a new look and great covers to the series, but the books are still just as fun to read as ever.Make sure you look out for the other tales in the series, too!Puss in Boots; Cinderella; Hansel and Gretel; The Elves and the Shoemaker; Goldilocks and the Three Bears; The Gingerbread Man; Little Red Riding Hood; The Three Little Pigs; The Three Billy Goats Gruff; Chicken Licken; The Enormous Turnip; Jack and the Beanstalk; The Little Red Hen; Little Red Riding Hood; The Magic Porridge Pot; The Sly Fox and the Little Red Hen

Starting school is a big milestone! This gentle activity book helps preschoolers and their grown-ups get ready one confident step at a time.Written by children’s therapist and emotional wellbeing author, Becky Goddard-Hill, you’ll find simple games, short role‑plays and fun write-in activities that help children know what to expect and develop the social and emotional skills they need to thrive.Get ready for school by: Building independence and knowing how to ask for helpMaking friends, sharing, taking turns, and showing empathyBoosting confidence and easing separation anxietyCoping with mistakes and bouncing backBright illustrations and easy activities make learning fun, while practical tips support grown-ups to help everyone get ready for the big day!

The classic fairy tale - Hansel and Gretel - from Ladybird!A perfect introduction to the classic story Hansel and Gretel. Find out what happens when the brother and sister get lost in the woods! Part of the Ladybird First Favourite Tales series - a perfect introduction to fairy tales for preschoolers - it contains amusing pictures and lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. Ideal for reading aloud and sharing with 2-4 year olds.Ladybird's First Favourite Tales series is hugely popular and is a great introduction to the most important fairy tales. 2011 brought a new look and great covers to the series, but the books are still just as fun to read as ever.Make sure you look out for the other tales in the series, too!Puss in Boots; Cinderella; The Ugly Duckling; The Elves and the Shoemaker; Goldilocks and the Three Bears; The Gingerbread Man; Little Red Riding Hood; The Three Little Pigs; The Three Billy Goats Gruff; Chicken Licken; The Enormous Turnip; Jack and the Beanstalk; The Little Red Hen; Little Red Riding Hood; The Magic Porridge Pot; The Sly Fox and the Little Red Hen

Based on the classic story 'Hansel and Gretel', this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in every home. Find out what happens when the brother and sister get lost in the woods! Part of the Ladybird 'First Favourite Tales' series - a perfect introduction to fairy tales for preschoolers - it contains amusing pictures and lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. Ideal for reading aloud and sharing with children aged 2-4 year olds.

Based on the traditional fairy tale 'Cinderella', this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in every home. Find out what happens when Cinderella meets a handsome prince at the ball. Part of the Ladybird 'First Favourite Tales' series - a perfect introduction to fairy tales for preschoolers - it contains amusing pictures and lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. Ideal for reading aloud and sharing with children aged 2-4 year olds.

Based on the traditional fairy tale 'The Ugly Duckling', this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in every home. Find out what happens to the Ugly Duckling. Will he ever find anyone who loves him? Part of the Ladybird 'First Favourite Tales' series - a perfect introduction to fairy tales for preschoolers - it contains amusing pictures and lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. Ideal for reading aloud and sharing with children aged 2-4 year olds.

The classic story - Alice in Wonderland - from Ladybird!A brilliant introduction to the much-loved story of Alice in Wonderland. Find out what happens when Alice goes down a rabbit hole and meets all sorts of crazy characters. Part of the Ladybird First Favourite Tales series - a perfect introduction to fairy tales for preschoolers - it contains amusing pictures and lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. Ideal for reading aloud and sharing with 2-4 year olds.Ladybird's First Favourite Tales series is hugely popular and is a great introduction to the most important fairy tales. With a new look and great covers, the books are just as fun to read as ever.Make sure you look out for the other tales in the series, too!Puss in Boots; Hansel and Gretel; The Ugly Duckling; The Elves and the Shoemaker; Goldilocks and the Three Bears; The Gingerbread Man; Little Red Riding Hood; The Three Little Pigs; The Three Billy Goats Gruff; Chicken Licken; The Enormous Turnip; Jack and the Beanstalk; The Little Red Hen; Little Red Riding Hood; The Magic Porridge Pot; The Sly Fox and the Little Red Hen; The Wizard of Oz and Cinderella.

The classic story - Alice in Wonderland - from Ladybird!A brilliant introduction to the much-loved story of Alice in Wonderland. Find out what happens when Alice goes down a rabbit hole and meets all sorts of crazy characters. Part of the Ladybird 'First Favourite Tales' series - a perfect introduction to fairy tales for preschoolers - it contains amusing pictures and lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. Ideal for reading aloud and sharing with 2-4 year olds.Ladybird's First Favourite Tales series is hugely popular and is a great introduction to the most important fairy tales. With a new look and great covers, the books are just as fun to read as ever.Make sure you look out for the other tales in the series, too!Puss in Boots; Hansel and Gretel; The Ugly Duckling; The Elves and the Shoemaker; Goldilocks and the Three Bears; The Gingerbread Man; Little Red Riding Hood; The Three Little Pigs; The Three Billy Goats Gruff; Chicken Licken; The Enormous Turnip; Jack and the Beanstalk; The Little Red Hen; Little Red Riding Hood; The Magic Porridge Pot; The Sly Fox and the Little Red Hen; The Wizard of Oz and Cinderella

As every parent will testify, toddlers are absolutely fascinated by shoes. Toddlers take shoes on and off, undo the Velcro tabs, tie up laces and fiddle with buckles. Leaving the house involves trying on every pair of shoes they possess before the right ones are chosen. All in all, there's no end to the hold shoes seem to have on toddlers - and it's not just the girls - the boys are just as bad! Lulu's Shoes is therefore the answer to every parent's prayers. A delightful novelty book with guaranteed toddler appeal - put this book into their hands as you're getting them into the buggy and you might just get to Tesco's before lunchtime!

As every parent will testify, toddlers care passionately about what they are wearing! In this totally interactive book, Lulu chooses a range of wonderful, colourful clothes with zips to fasten, pockets to look in, dresses to admire and colours to consider. But of course, there is always the favourite outfit to save for last. A delightful novelty book with real toddler appeal - put this book into the buggy and you might just get to the shops before they close!

LULU: OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD'Simply told, full of familiar activities with wonderful attention to detail ... Very pretty to look at too' The Children's Bookseller on Lulu booksJoin Lulu on her exciting edible day as she discovers sticky honey, a banana to peel, a picnic box to unpack and a brilliant finale - a plate full of spaghetti!An action-packed activity book perfect for all toddlers, picky eaters or not. With robust tabs and novelty elements, Lulu's Lunch is an ideal mealtime accompaniment.

As every parent knows, Christmas is a time of great excitement and here young readers can join Lulu as she prepares the tree, lays out her stocking, builds a snowman and, of course, experiences the thrill of opening her presents. But which will Lulu's favourite present be in this glorious book, full of touch-and-feel, pull-tab and sensational surprise elements?

Our international primary reading series will help your learners become confident, independent readers. Follow Imani at the library as he chooses which book to take home. Will he choose a book about trains? Birds? Or what about cars? In Red Band, the sense of story starts to be developed. Illustrations continue to support understanding but readers also need to use decoding skills. Slightly longer texts with less repetition extend high-frequency word knowledge. Contains full teaching support including learning outcomes, curriculum links and follow-up activities.

Our international primary reading series will help your learners become confident, independent readers. Taj keeps taking his shoes off. Where are Taj's shoes? Yellow Band books have more emphasis on learners' understanding through reading and less use of illustrations to show meaning. Longer sentences include a wider range of vocabulary while repetition is used for dramatic effect rather than to build high-frequency vocabulary. Contains full teaching support including learning outcomes, curriculum links and follow-up activities.

Pull the tabs to collect stars in this magical board book from renowned toilet training and child behavioural expert Amanda Jenner, illustrated by Ailie Busby. ​​Ben’s not so sure about his brand-new potty, but that’s OK – Mory the potty fairy is here to help! Every time Ben tries the potty, he will get a shining star! Pull the tabs to help Ben practise sitting on his potty, choose his big boy pants, wipe front to back and wash his hands. Before long, Ben LOVES his spotty potty, and loves Mory the potty fairy even more . . .   ​​With four sturdy sliding tabs to pull and adorable illustrations throughout, this irresistible new board book offers a reassuring, effective and playful way to approach potty training – armed with Amanda Jenner’s decades of practical experience, and just a pinch of magic!   Perfect for age 1+Supports toilet training routinesExpert-led advice Ideal for potty training

The next book in an irresistible pull‑tab novelty series from renowned toilet training and child behavioural expert Amanda Jenner, paired with adorable illustrations by Ailie Busby. ​​Poppy is much too busy playing to go to bed, but that’s okay! Mory Mouse is here to help the little ones with big milestones and hold their hands every step of the way! Pull the tabs to collect stars as Poppy completes every step of her nighttime routine in this magical, interactive board book designed to help toddlers – and their parents – navigate bedtime. Complete with sturdy sliding tabs and helpful tips and tricks on every spread, Magic Milestones offers a reassuring, effective, and playful way to approach major milestones and everyday routines – armed with Amanda Jenner’s decades of practical experience and just a pinch of magic!Perfect for age 1+Supports bedtime routinesExpert-led advice

LULU: OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD'Simply told, full of familiar activities with wonderful attention to detail ... Very pretty to look at too' The Children's Bookseller on Lulu booksReaders embark on a glorious day accompanying Lulu. She introduces us to her family, house, garden, toys, friends and favourite activities as we turn the pages and lift the flaps in this bright and bold picture book for the very young.Packed full of familiar activities and objects, this exciting identification book, with a story in the vein of bestseller Richard Scarry, will be welcomed by all whether they're already Lulu fans or are new readers.

Lulu does potty-training! Join in with Lulu's toilet adventures as she learns how to use potties and proper loos. Lulu is given a special present by Mummy - her very own potty. Lulu does her first wee-wee in the potty. Soon she's sitting on her potty everywhere - in the kitchen, in her bedroom, in the playroom, even in the garden! Then Lulu graduates from wearing nappies to wearing big girl knickers and using the big toilet, with a few tiny accidents along the way.

LULU: OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD'Simply told, full of familiar activities with wonderful attention to detail ... Very pretty to look at too' The Children's Bookseller on Lulu booksLulu is the perfect character to introduce preschoolers to first experiences.Join her as she spends a fun day at the zoo and meets a whole host of noisy animals. With an accessible tone, warm and reassuring text and interactive flaps to lift on every page, Lulu at the Zoo is the perfect introduction to exciting visits out and about.Popular, trusted and reassuring, the Lulu picture, novelty and board books make the perfect companion for inquisitive little minds.

LULU: OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD'Simply told, full of familiar activities with wonderful attention to detail ... Very pretty to look at too' The Children's Bookseller on Lulu booksToday is Lulu's first day at nursery, and she is worried. She doesn't want to leave her mummy, and what if she doesn't make any friends?But soon Lulu is having lots of fun playing in the sand box and dressing up - she even gets a special certificate from her teacher at the end of the day. Well done, Lulu!This sweetly reassuring story is perfect for little ones embarking on big adventures.

LULU: OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD''Simply told, full of familiar activities with wonderful attention to detail ... Very pretty to look at too'' The Children''s Bookseller on Lulu booksToday is Lulu''s first day at nursery, and she is worried. She doesn''t want to leave her mummy, and what if she doesn''t make any friends?But soon Lulu is having lots of fun playing in the sand box and dressing up - she even gets a special certificate from her teacher at the end of the day. Well done, Lulu!This sweetly reassuring story is perfect for little ones embarking on big adventures.

LULU: OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD'Simply told, full of familiar activities with wonderful attention to detail ... Very pretty to look at too' The Children's Bookseller on Lulu booksJoin Lulu as she learns how to count - and has lots of fun along the way! A trip to the farm with her mummy is the perfect time for Lulu to practise her numbers, and little ones will love learning with Lulu in this brilliantly interactive book.With a flap to lift on every spread, these perfectly-sized board books with rounded corners are just-right for little hands. Collect all four in the Lulu Loves series - including Colours (781408849644), Noises (9781408849637), Numbers (9781408849576) and Shapes (9781408849583).