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"A pair we would happily hang out with again." —Kirkus ReviewsFrom Sarah Weeks, creator of the beloved series Mac and Cheese, comes Sketty and Meatball, a Level One I Can Read about two irrepressible dog best friends.Best friends Sketty and Meatball do everything together. They play together. They bark together. If Sketty sniffs a flower, Meatball sniffs a flower too. If Meatball wags his tail, Sketty’s tail is wagging too.Young readers will be delighted by two pals called Sketty and Meatball, who happen to look quite a bit like their names.Sketty and Meatball is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

A fully illustrated non-fiction picture book that lets readers discover how their favourite foods are grown and made – with exclusive recipes from Annabel Karmel for each one.Images from renowned children's artist Alex Willmore make each food cheekily spring to life on the page, telling the story of its creation to the reader. Find out how eggs, cheese, tomatoes, pasta, strawberries, honey and chocolate are grown and made, and enjoy the fun, step-by-step food activities in each section too. Best of all, Annabel includes two fantastic, child-friendly recipes for each food. They're perfect for getting kids to create and eat wonderful meals with their favourite food – and for getting fussy eaters to try new foods too.

A laugh-out-loud rhyming picture book about friendship and music.Maureen, Titchy Fish and Ada were different as different could be.But size and shape and colour didn't matter to these friends in their own little sea. Maureen, Titchy Fish and Ada are friends who share an extraordinary talent - they love to sing! But disaster looms when the warbling trio have their first big fallout just as an alley cat - Tabby McClaw - creeps into the house and sets his sights on Ada for a tasty snack . . . Will the three fish resolve their differences? And will friendship be enough to save Ada from Tabby's claws?A fun, fast-paced rhyming picture book with a brilliant twist at the end from two bestselling picture book creators.

A laugh-out-loud rhyming picture book about friendship and music.Maureen, Titchy Fish and Ada were different as different could be.But size and shape and colour didn't matter to these friends in their own little sea. Maureen, Titchy Fish and Ada are friends who share an extraordinary talent - they love to sing! But disaster looms when the warbling trio have their first big fallout just as an alley cat - Tabby McClaw - creeps into the house and sets his sights on Ada for a tasty snack . . . Will the three fish resolve their differences? And will friendship be enough to save Ada from Tabby's claws?A fun, fast-paced rhyming picture book with a brilliant twist at the end from two bestselling picture book creators.

Winner at the 2026 Right Start Awards, this laugh-out-loud picture book about dreams, friendship, and spectacularly silly space tractors is perfect for kids aged 3-5.Life on the farm is fun, but Toby the tractor has a much bigger dream... He’s going to space!Join Toby in his out-of-this-world adventure as he explores the wonders of our universe, races through asteroids, and discovers unexpected new friends along the way.With heaps of heart and hilarious illustrations by 2024 Lollies award-winning artist, Alex Willmore, budding astronauts and tractor lovers will delight in getting to know their new tractor friends while exploring space and our solar system.This funny picture book will have little ones giggling from lift-off to landing – a read-aloud they’ll ask for again and again.*Tractors in Space won Gold in the Books category at the Right Start Awards 2026 for Top Value.

From the bestselling author and illustrator duo that brought you the stellar success of TRACTORS IN SPACE comes a deep-sea adventure like no other: TRACTORS UNDER THE SEA. Grab your snorkel and get ready for a splash-tastic adventure!After conquering space in the first book of the series, Tractors in Space, Toby and his friends are back and this time, they’re diving deep into the ocean! Join all your favourite tractor friends as they explore coral reefs, meet the friendly fish that live below the waves, and collaborate to save a friend in need.Successful author Ross MacKay and award-winning illustrator Alex Willmore return for the second in series, and this time, they're back with a splash! Packed with hilarious scenes and surprises, this is the perfect story for little ones who love tractors and adventure.“I have no doubt this will become a family favourite at bedtime. Parents, you MUST check this one out, especially if your kids love tractors! It's a good one!” —NetGalley reviewer, Tractors in Space

Winner at the 2026 Right Start Awards, this laugh-out-loud picture book about dreams, friendship, and spectacularly silly space tractors is perfect for kids aged 3-5.Life on the farm is fun, but Toby the tractor has a much bigger dream... He’s going to space!Join Toby in his out-of-this-world adventure as he explores the wonders of our universe, races through asteroids, and discovers unexpected new friends along the way.With heaps of heart and hilarious illustrations by 2024 Lollies award-winning artist, Alex Willmore, budding astronauts and tractor lovers will delight in getting to know their new tractor friends while exploring space and our solar system.This funny picture book will have little ones giggling from lift-off to landing – a read-aloud they’ll ask for again and again.*Tractors in Space won Gold in the Books category at the Right Start Awards 2026 for Top Value.

There once was a little black hole who loved her universe, and especially her friends: the stars and the planets, the space rocks and the space fox, even the flying astronauts. She loved to play and laugh with them as they soared through the galaxy. That is, until they disappeared—which was always what happened. The little black hole felt all alone. But when she meets a big black hole and shares her worries, the big black hole knows just how to help! And the little black hole finds out that she has the power to find her friends, wherever she goes.With a quirky, playful story, sweet and silly art, and information about the real science of black holes, this heartwarming story reminds us all that friendship is never more than a quick thought—and glow—away.

"A silly, entertaining tale of a very prickly friendship." --Kirkus A prickly tale about an unlikely friendship between a hopeful and chatty porcupine who attempts to befriend a cactus in the desert. Perfect for fans of I Need a Hug by Aaron Blabey and Goodnight Already by Jory John!On a long and lonely desert walk, chatty and outgoing Porcupine discovers quiet Cactus and couldn’t be happier. These two spiky specimens are sure to have tons in common! But when Porcupine tries to get to know his new pal, Cactus doesn’t say a word.After a miscommunication, Porcupine realizes Cactus is more than shy, he's downright prickly! Will these new buddies manage to mend their friendship?With witty and humorous text from acclaimed author Katie Frawley and comical and expressive art from award-winning illustrator Alex Willmore, Porcupine and Cactus is a funny and endearing story of two unlikely friends. Perfect for fans of Aaron Blabey, Drew Daywalt, and Jory John.Praise for Porcupine & Cactus: "A laugh out loud tale that will have young readers giggling as they realize what Porcupine doesn't." --KidsBookshelf "Sure to leave readers giggling." --BCCB"Bright, funny, cartoonish illustrations complement the bubbly text as the porcupine . . . Children will delight in the realization that they know more about the cactus than the porcupine does and will laugh out loud at the misunderstandings that ensue." --Kirkus

Do bicycles say cock-a-doodle-doo? Do firefighters shout Ding Dong! before they put out a fire?That’s what the narrator of this hilarious picture book thinks! Good thing there are some other characters in this book to set him straight…With bright bold illustrations, this laugh-out-loud funny story, written by the author of The Day the Crayons Quit, is sure to give kids - and grown-ups - a serious case of the giggles. Because a flower goes chugga-chugga-choo-choo. Right? Right?

Meet a bug who is as snug as a bug can be. Oh, but not for long! Along comes a knock on the door and suddenly he's off on a wild and risky adventure...Bug is chased by creature after creature – he's clearly ever so tasty – through woodland, dark caves and a mighty waterfall!He barely escapes becoming someone's dinner and comes close to meeting all sorts of sticky ends, but he keeps insisting he is ‘snug as a bug'!Can he make it back home? As snug as a bug can be?Snug as a Bug is a hilarious picture book romp from Karl Newson, with energetic and characterful illustrations from award-winning illustrator Alex Willmore which help the story leap of the page!

Cat wants to be like his dad, the lion. He wants to be big. He wants to roar! Except Cat is too small and too soft. But when a tiny kitten needs to be rescued from a tree, Cat’s dad can’t help without scaring it. Can Cat do the job?

A ROAR-some story about the importance of teamwork, perfect for fans of the World Cup! The games are beginning and here come the teams! But this competition’s not quite what it seems. The excitement is building, the crowd’s going bats When they see all the athletes— a bunch of BIG CATS! The Big Cat Games are beginning, and Lion is confident he’ll win all the gold medals on his own. But when things don’t go according to plan and Lion feels like giving up, the lionesses convince him to join forces in a game of football. . . . Will Lion learn that teamwork makes the dream work – and find a way to win gold after all?

A ROAR-some story about the importance of teamwork, perfect for fans of the World Cup! The games are beginning and here come the teams!But this competition's not quite what it seems. The excitement is building, the crowd's going batsWhen they see all the athletes – a bunch of BIG CATS!The Big Cat Games are beginning, and Lion is confident he’ll win all the gold medals on his own. But when things don’t go according to plan and Lion feels like giving up, the lionesses convince him to join forces in a game of football. . . . Will Lion learn that teamwork makes the dream work – and find a way to win gold after all?

STOMP! STOMP! STOMP! Here comes Bernardo ... and he's one HUNGRY dragon! This dragon is on the hunt for his lunch - is there anything that he won't try to gobble up? A hilarious counting tale featuring lots of favourite fairy tale characters, including magical mermaids, fairy godmothers, funny frogs . . . and one very big BURP! A laugh-out-loud romp written by Alastair Chisholm, winner of Blackwell's Children's Book of the Year, The Queen's Knickers Award and Scottish Book Trust's Bookbug Prize. Illustrated by Alex Willmore, winner of Oscar's Book Prize.

Here comes Sylvester ... and he's ONE CHEEKY OCTOPUS!When Sylvester sees his friends having fun, he decides to have some of his own! Using his long tentacles, Sylvester GRABS and NABS all the games and toys! Oh no! Will this cheeky octopus ever learn to share?A hilarious counting tale written by Alastair Chisholm, winner of Blackwell's Children's Book of the Year, The Queen's Knickers Award and Scottish Book Trust's Bookbug Prize, and illustrated by Alex Willmore, finalist of Oscar's Book Prize.

Cordelia's out for walkies . . . and she's ONE SILLY SAUSAGE DOG!While Cordelia's out for a walk, she can't help getting distracted by EVERYTHING in the park! Her body stretches and stretches until she's in all sorts of sticky situations. Oh no! Can she learn how to get everything back to the way it was?A hilarious counting tale written by Alastair Chisholm, winner of Blackwell's Children's Book of the Year, The Queen's Knickers Award and Scottish Book Trust's Bookbug Prize, and illustrated by Alex Willmore, finalist of Oscar's Book Prize.

Big bears, Small bears, Calling one and all bears!   Fast bears, Slow bears,   Picnic-on-the-go bears. A humorous and inclusive rhyming text celebrating all kinds of bears and exploring opposites along the way. A jam-packed celebration of bears—from big and small and fast and slow to young and old and messy and neat. Every bear is welcome at the Jamboree—black bears, white bears, polka-dotted bright bears!With a fabulous text to read aloud and illustrations from award-winning Alex Willmore, this picture book will be a great addition to any child’s bookshelf.  

Big bears, Small bears, Calling one and all bears! Fast bears, Slow bears, Picnic-on-the-go bears. A humorous and inclusive rhyming text celebrating all kinds of bears and exploring opposites along the way. A jam-packed celebration of bears—from big and small and fast and slow to young and old and messy and neat. Every bear is welcome at the Jamboree—black bears, white bears, polka-dotted bright bears!With a fabulous text to read aloud and illustrations from award-winning Alex Willmore, this picture book will be a great addition to any child’s bookshelf.

It's time for tea, but one pesky pea has decided to ping himself off the plate in search of a party!The rogue pea shoots, flings and bounces across the kitchen as he embarks on his perilous adventure - but will he find the fun he is looking for or is the kitchen a scarier place than he thought?This quirky caper from debut duo Kjartan Poskitt and Alex Willmore will show you just what can happen when you take your eye off your dinner for a second!Keep your eyes PEAled for more brilliant Pea books - The Runaway Pea: Left Behind and The Runaway Pea: Washed Away! PRAISE FOR THE RUNAWAY PEA:‘A runaway success’ – Philip Ardagh'Kids will enjoy . . . Poskitt’s lively rhyming verse as the pea plops, splashes, bangs and twangs his way across the kitchen' – The Observer