Caroline Pedler – illustratör

This new collection of lyrical and witty poems shows some of the surprise and excitement to be found in the natural world - both rural and urban.Even the familiar world of animals, seasons and seascapes is full of magic and mystery. The accessible poems are varied in style - from light-hearted to reflective. Children will enjoy reading these poems to themselves, and their teachers will appreciate the use of metaphor, rhythm and sound.

This new collection of lyrical and witty poems shows some of the surprise and excitement to be found in the natural world - both rural and urban.Even the familiar world of animals, seasons and seascapes is full of magic and mystery. The accessible poems are varied in style - from light-hearted to reflective. Children will enjoy reading these poems to themselves, and their teachers will appreciate the use of metaphor, rhythm and sound.

An adorable new look for a bestselling bedtime favorite!Amy Parker’s original A Night Night Prayer was remarkably successful, and this new edition offers fresh, whimsical art for a new generation of kids. As toddlers settle in for bedtime, they will love repeating the sweet rhyming text and helping little alpaca say “night night” to lots of his blessings, including his puppy, his kitty, his mommy and daddy, and most of all to God! A Night Night Prayer is a perfect way to settle little ones down for a peaceful sleep and will quickly become a read-it-one-more-time book for children. Features & Benefits:Helps little ones see God’s blessings around themBrand-new, adorable art appeals to all familiesAmy Parker is a bestselling authorOriginal A Night Night Prayer has sold more than 100,000 copies!Padded Board Book

Badger is sitting and reading, enjoying a beautiful day in the woods. Suddenly, Mouse races over. "Look at this rope I found!" she cries. Badger sees a basket in the bushes, and Rabbit finds a large cloth. Then Bird swoops down to tell everyone that there's a mole stuck in a tree! The friends are quick to help out, but how will they get him down? Can Badger come up with a clever plan to save the day?

Oh no! It's the Spring Party today! The animals tiptoe past with party cakes and wobbling plates until SOMEONE makes a VERY loud noise... Uh-oh! Have they woken the bear?

At the edge of the forest lives one grumpy mouse. He's the GRUMBLIEST and GROUCHIEST mouse for miles around. Until he meets a little lost badger, who desperately needs his help.A heartwarming tale about the happiness that comes from making friends.

At Madame Amata's School of Ballet, it is the day of the Grand Gala - but an unfortunate accident means that the show might not go on...This delightful story is told using simple vocabulary and familiar language that youngsters can easily follow. Exquisite illustrations sparkle on every page, making this heart-warming tale even more magical. You can admire the glittering costumes, the sparkly set dressing, and the dancers - the shining stars of tomorrow. It is ideal for sharing with little ones aged 2 to 7. Within the ballet school run by Madame Amata, little girls and boys in sparkly costumes are scampering around, looking for lost ribbons, pestering the ladies who help with their hair, and getting lost just when they are needed. It is the evening of a major performance, in which Madame Amata herself is to dance the leading role - in a costume more glittery and more gorgeous than any of the others. The little ones have been rehearsing for months. They are excited, nervous, and quite impossible to control! However, a few minutes before the Grand Gala is due to start, Madame Amata has a fall, injuring her ankle. In no time at all, the news has spread throughout the auditorium.Surely the show cannot go ahead now! But sitting in the audience is someone who might just be able to help...Shiny details on every page of this beautiful boardbook bring this touching story to life, as the young dancers discover that there is always hope, that the show will go on, and that thanks to their love of ballet the dance will never end.

Deep in the soft green shadows of the jungle two tiny tiger cubs pounce and play with their mother. But then, one night mother tiger goes into the jungle to hunt. Left alone, the cubs find the night much bigger and darker than before.

After a long day of exploring in the snow, it's time for Little Bear to go to bed. But he's not tired yet. So Mother Bear and Little Bear go on one last walk to see the other animals getting ready for bed. Will this make Little Bear sleepy enough to snuggle down for the night?

Soft illustrations and tender text bring to life the special bond between parent and child in these beautiful books.

Poor Little Pip is just too shy to join in the games with Milly and Spike. If only he had something to give them so that they would be his friends. Then Pip sees a rainbow. What a wonderful present that would be! But the rainbow is so far away and, as hard as Pip tries, he can't quite catch it.

Big Bear's jumper doesn't fit him anymore, so he has to give it to his brother. Little Bear is delighted, but when he makes a mess of it, Big Bear is very angry. Will the brothers ever make friends again?

Panda and Monkey are going on a special journey up into the mountains. Monkey is so excited about the beautiful surprise ahead, he just can't wait for Panda! 'Let's get going, Panda-plod!' he cries impatiently and rushes off. But soon Monkey finds he needs his friend much more than he thought.

Panda and Monkey are going on a special journey up into the mountains. Monkey is so excited about the beautiful surprise ahead, he just can't wait for Panda! 'Let's get going, Panda-plod!' he cries impatiently and rushes off. But soon Monkey finds he needs his friend much more than he thought.

Little Bear is so excited! He's going to sleep in his very own bedroom for the first time ever. But without his big brother there, Little Bear's new bedroom seems a bit scary. It's full of strange shadows and noises, and he's sure there's a monster that wants to eat him! 'Silly Little Bear', chuckles Big Bear. After all, there's no such thing as monsters...Or is there?

Little Bear is so excited! He's going to sleep in his very own bedroom for the first time ever. But without his big brother there, Little Bear's new bedroom seems a bit scary. It's full of strange shadows and noises, and he's sure there's a monster that wants to eat him! 'Silly Little Bear', chuckles Big Bear. After all, there's no such thing as monsters...Or is there?

A wonderful collection of brand new stories from such celebrated authors as Adele Geras, Michael Broad, Vivian French and Alan Durant. Funny, gentle, sad and magical, these are perfect for reading aloud in front of a crackling log fire.

It's the middle of the night on board the Leaping Salmon, but Mole can't sleep. First he's too hot . then he's too cold . and then he's afraid of the dark! Can his best friend, Mouse, make everything just right? Packed with gorgeous illustrations from Caroline Pedler (Badger and the Great Journey and The Perfect Present), I Can't Sleep is the perfect bedtime tale for restless toddlers!

There's a monster in the forest and Little Bob is out to find him . . . but instead, he finds a very scaredy bear! Will the bear be happy to join in the hunt? A heartwarming tale about friendship and overcoming your fears.

From deep in the woods came a rumbling sound. So grumbly and loud it was shaking the ground! The animals crept up and what did they see? A huge hairy bear fast asleep in their tree! Oh no! It's the Spring Party today! The animals tiptoe past with party cakes and wobbling plates until someone makes a very loud noise...Oh-oh! They've woken the bear!

Noodle has ALWAYS wanted to knit. She even knows all the magic words: "Knit one, purl one, knit two together!" So when Noodle finds a ball of wool, she knits and knits and knits...But soon Noodle knits herself into a very big pickle! Stunning two-tone flocking on the wool throughout. The touch-and-feel element on every spread will stimulate young readers. Bold, lively illustrations from the illustrator of Little Bear's Big Jumper and There's No Such Thing As Monsters!

Noodle has ALWAYS wanted to knit. She even knows all the magic words: "Knit one, purl one, knit two together!" So when Noodle finds a ball of wool, she knits and knits and knits... But soon Noodle knits herself into a very big pickle!

One, two, three, it's time to wee, Potties are the place to be!Baby Bear is learning to use his new potty and Barnaby, his toy rabbit, is learning too! It's sometimes rather tricky... but Mummy knows what will help! This is a wonderful book to reassure little ones who are learning to use the potty.|Little Bear is learning to use the potty.  It's sometimes quite tricky... but Mummy knows what will help!

Dudley is a daredevil superstar!His best friend Bonzo thinks he's the best.But Bonzo has a hidden talent, and suddenly he's getting all the attention. Can the two young pups share the spotlight and still be friends?