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** OVER 2.5 MILLION YOU CHOOSE BOOKS SOLD **Imagine you could go anywhere, meet 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 wonderfully detailed illustrations, Pippa Goodhart explores a whole range of scenarios where choosing is made fun! This is a timeless classic which children will love to return to again and again - and there's something new to find on every read!Also available:You Choose Your DreamsYou Choose in SpaceYou Choose Fairy TalesYou Choose ChristmasYou Choose Colouring BookAnd for toddlers:You Choose Bedtime

** OVER 2.5 MILLION YOU CHOOSE BOOKS SOLD **Zoom off into space for an adventure where YOU CHOOSE what happens next. Which alien would you most like to be friends with? And what fantastically freaky food will you decide to munch for lunch?The possibilities are infinite in this mesmerising creative toolkit which will inspire children from 3 up to make their own stories time and again - a spectacular sequel to the bestselling You Choose - it's out of this world!Also available:You Choose You Choose Your DreamsYou Choose Fairy TalesYou Choose ChristmasYou Choose Colouring BookAnd for toddlers:You Choose Bedtime

** OVER 2.5 MILLION YOU CHOOSE BOOKS SOLD **Originally published as Just Imagine and newly reissued as a Puffin paperback, this is the perfect imaginative book for fans of You Choose, You Choose in Space and You Choose Fairy TalesWhat would it be like to be as little as a mouse; or as big as a house?Imagine exploring the depths of the ocean, travelling into the past or the future - YOU CHOOSE YOUR DREAMS and your own wild and wonderful adventure!This highly inventive and interactive book allows children to tell their own stories, combining new elements each time.You Choose Your Dreams is an incredible spur to the imagination and creativity, building confidence in storytelling.Nick Sharratt's intricately detailed, funny illustrations ensure that read after read, you get a brand new story.Also available:You ChooseYou Choose in SpaceYou Choose Fairy TalesYou Choose ChristmasYou Choose Colouring BookAnd for toddlers:You Choose Bedtime

When my parents split up they didn't know what to do with me . . My family always lived at Mulberry Cottage. Mum, Dad, me - and Radish, my Sylvanian rabbit. But now Mum lives with Bill the Baboon and his three kids. Dad lives with Carrie and her twins. I live out of a suitcase. One week with Mum's new family, one week with Dad's.

What kind of a name is Beauty? Well it’s my name for a start, but that doesn’t mean I love it.Beauty Cookson is no beauty. She's a plain, timid girl who constantly gets teased by the super-confident, snooty girls at school. Worse than the teasing in the playground, though, is the unpredictable, hurtful criticism from her father. Beauty and her meek, sweet mother live in uneasy fear of his fierce rages, sparked whenever they break one of his fussy house rules.After an unbearable birthday party and the very real threat of Dad's out-of-control temper, Mum and Beauty run away. Now in a quiet, idyllic seaside village, their new-found freedom and a moment of culinary inspiration give them a hobby, an income and even a new nickname for Beauty. Can they begin a happier, sweeter life - without Dad?A charming, page-turning and heart-warming story from the beloved Jacqueline Wilson.

STRICTLY PRIVATE. KEEP OUT ON PAIN OF DEATH.I'm Tracy Beaker - have you heard of me? I'm stuck in The Dumping Ground just at the moment, but I'm sure my Mum will come and get me soon. A certain Justine-Hateful-Littlewood has stolen my best friend Louise but I don't let it get me down. I never cry. Ever. I've done a bit of screaming and stamping in my time mind you … I like eating birthday cake. And Smarties and Big Macs with French fries and strawberry milkshakes. I also like story writing. This is a story all about me - so I know you'll enjoy it!Includes exclusive material: In ‘The Backstory’ you can read an interview with Jacqueline Wilson and take Nick Sharratt's drawing challenge!Vintage Children’s Classics is a twenty-first century classics list aimed at 8-12 year olds and the adults in their lives. Discover timeless favourites from The Jungle Book and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland to modern classics such as The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

A wonderful and unique look at counting and friendship.This very simple picture book is about two friends, Sue and Nick, who like very different things but are still best friends. They introduce us to all their favourite things from one boy called Nick and one girl called Sue to ten cakes for tea, and then all the way back down to one yellow moon shining in the night sky. The artwork is stunning with each artist contributing alternate pages in their own inimitable style. The deceptively simple text is perfect for children learning to read.

Stomp, Chomp, Big Roars! Here Come the Dinosaurs! - a hilarious book by Kaye Umansky and Nick SharrattThis is the way we stomp our feet, Stomp! Stomp! Stomp! This is the way we like to eat, Chomp! Chomp! Chomp! Stomp! Chomp! Big Roars, Here come the dinosaurs! A brilliant third action rhymes book from the perfect duo of Kaye Umansky and Nick Sharratt. Following on from Tickle my Nose and Wiggle My Toes, this book focusses on the perennial favourites, dinosaurs, and boasts a whole host of brand new interactive fun rhymes about all sorts of things. Illustrated with Nick Sharratt's superbly vibrant and fantastic dinosaur characters, this is a popular and hilarious book.Kaye Umansky was born in Plymouth, Devon. She taught in London primary schools for twelve years, specializing in music and drama. She now lives in north London with her husband and teenage daughter. She is the author of the popular Pongwiffy books.The young Nick Sharratt spent most of his time drawing and later took an Arts Foundation course at Manchester Polytechnic and a BA in Graphic Design at St Martin's. He is now well-known for his illustration of the books of Jacqueline Wilson and Jeremy Strong and for his own titles. He has won many awards, including the Children's Book Award in 2001 for Eat Your Peas. Nick lives in Brighton.Look out for other titles by Kaye and Nick:Stomp, Chomp, Big Roars! Here Come the Dinosaurs!; My Very First Joke Book; Goblinz and the Witch; Yo Ho Ho! A-Pirating We'll Go; Faster, Faster, Nice and Slow; Red Rockets and Rainbow Jelly; One to Ten and Back Again; The Hundred-Mile-an-Hour Dog

Krazy Kow is Jamie Fink’s idea – a cow superhero with some amazing udder attachments. He’s trying to make a film starring the Kow as she battles against the Dark Contaminator. But first he has to cope with a few little problems, like exploding strawberries, rampaging toddlers and hostile football fans. After this, saving the world should be a doddle!

*A brand new laugh-out-loud book in the bestselling PANTS series*Baa pants, moo pants, COCK-A-DOODLE-DO pants . . .Have you ever wondered what kind of pants honey bees wear? What about iguanas? Or even piranhas?Find out in this joyous explosion of colour and silliness that will have readers of all ages laughing together - a hilarious rhyming read, from the author of Giraffes Can't Dance and the illustrator of You Choose.

Make up your own Christmas adventure where YOU CHOOSE what happens. Which Christmas jumper would you like to wear? Which job would you choose to do in Santa's workshop? Where would you like to sleep on Christmas Eve?The possibilities are infinite in this magical storytelling toolkit which will inspire children age 3 and upwards to make their own stories again and again - a brilliantly festive sequel to YOU CHOOSE, YOU CHOOSE YOUR DREAMS, YOU CHOOSE IN SPACE and YOU CHOOSE FAIRY TALES.Readers love the YOU CHOOSE series!'My 3 year old daughter loves this book, it's a good book to share when you have a bit of time to go through it as there can be so many little sub stories to create and talk about!' - 5* Amazon review

A is for apple, B is for bat, C is for crocodile, camel and cat . . . Here is a unique and special alphabet book. This very simple text is about two friends, Sue and Nick, who like very different things but are still best friends. They take us through all their favourite things from ABC all the way to XYZ . . . X can mean kiss, Y is for yoghurt and yum and yuk too, Z is for zoom, goodbye, Nick and Sue!

All the animals are busy lending a hand in the garden in this lively numbers book! The parrots are pulling up carrots, the bears are picking pears and a swarm of bees are pruning the trees with their miniature shears.Julia Donaldson's whimsical rhymes and Nick Sharratt's hilarious illustrations make One Mole Digging a Hole a delight to read out loud. With plenty to giggle at on every page, counting – or gardening – has never been so much fun!

There's a hullabaloo at the seaside when a toddler takes his friends on a stroll to the end of the pier. There are buzzing bees, bicycle bells and a whole beachful of noisy fun. Even the smallest toddler will enjoy the wonderfully silly sounds in this book, so join in and waddle along – you've never been on a walk like it!The trademark Julia Donaldson rhymes and rhythms in this cumulative story are perfect to read aloud, and Nick Sharratt's mischievous and funny illustrations make the bright and playful Toddle Waddle a sure winner. Just right for toddlers!Look out for: Hippo Has a Hat, Chocolate Mousse for Greedy Goose, One Mole Digging a Hole, Animal Music and Goat Goes to Playgroup.

This book will have you singing, dancing and waving your knickers in the air! PANTS is a picture book with a brilliant rhyming text by Giles Andreae and lots of hilarious pictures by Nick Sharratt. As we go through the book we meet lots of different animals, people and sometimes objects each wearing a different kind of pants - every shape, pattern, colour, size and style that you can think of - and lots more besides! This is a book children will ask for again and again. PANTS - which ones are your favourite?

**Originally published as More Pants and newly reissued as a Puffin paperback, this is a laugh-out-loud, rhyming celebration of PANTS - come and join the party!**You can never have enough pants, as this exuberant celebration of lots and lots more pants proves! Giles Andreae's brilliant rhyming text and Nick Sharratt's hilarious, vibrant illustrations will delight children and adults alike. Featuring amongst others, a hippo, a limousine and a dinosaur in pants, plus a rather embarrassed farty pants, this lively picture book is guaranteed to make you giggle!

** OVER 2.5 MILLION YOU CHOOSE BOOKS SOLD **Make up your very own fairy tale adventure where YOU CHOOSE what happens next! Which fairy tale hero would you like to be today? Where will you go on your fairy tale quest? And what fairy tale baddy would you least like to meet?The possibilities are infinite in this captivating creative toolkit which will inspire children from three up to make their own stories again and again.A magical sequel to YOU CHOOSE, YOU CHOOSE YOUR DREAMS and YOU CHOOSE IN SPACE - it's spell-binding!Also available:You Choose You Choose Your DreamsYou Choose in SpaceYou Choose ChristmasYou Choose Colouring BookAnd for toddlers:You Choose Bedtime

A FIN-TASTIC festive story in this bestselling series!Timothy Pope, Timothy Pope looks again through his telescope. As snowflakes fall without a sound, he looks left, he looks right, he looks all around. Wait, is that a SHARK?Turn the page to find out, if you dare . . .With its funny rhyming text, die-cut holes to peep through, this j-awesome adventure is the perfect way to say Snappy Christmas!Discover other books in this bestselling series:SHARK IN THE PARKSHARK IN THE DARKSHARK IN THE PARK ON A WINDY DAY

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.The Story of Tracy Beaker, a Level 2 Reader, is A1+ in the CEFR framework. Sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the future tenses will and going to, present continuous for future meaning, and comparatives and superlatives. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear on most pages.Ten-year-old Tracy Beaker lives in a children's home. No one wants Tracy because she is very naughty. But one day, a writer, Cam, comes to the children's home and changes Tracy's life. Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.Love Frankie, a Level 3 Reader, is A2 in the CEFR framework. The text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, introducing first conditional, past continuous and present perfect simple for general experience. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear on most pages.Fourteen-year-old Frankie has a difficult life. Her mother is ill, some children at her school are horrible to her, and she worries that she might be gay. Then, Frankie becomes friends with Sally. Frankie hates love stories, but she starts to love Sally. Does Sally feel the same way?Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.

** Winner of The Bizziebaby Gold Award 2025A brand new interactive board book mini-adventure in the BESTSELLING seriesMake up your very own bedtime routine where YOU CHOOSE what happens - what toys will you play with in the bath? What will you choose to wear to bed? What kind of bed would you like to snuggle up in?The perfect book for toddlers to choose before they snooze - with an ingenious lift-the-flap ending. With satisfying rhyming text from Pippa Goodhart and vivid illustrations from Nick Sharratt, this is a joyful and accessible introduction to You Choose for younger readers.Other You Choose board books perfect for toddlers: You Choose Farm Discover You Choose picture books perfect for big imaginations: You ChooseYou Choose Your DreamsYou Choose in SpaceYou Choose Fairy TalesYou Choose Christmas*Coming soon: You Choose Party Time

The second title in a BRAND NEW You Choose board book series that's perfect for toddlers!A brand new interactive board book mini-adventure in the BESTSELLING seriesYou're off to the farm and YOU CHOOSE what happens - what kind of wellies will you wear? How will you travel around the farm? Which animals would you most like to meet?The perfect book for toddlers who are eager to explore - with an ingenious lift-the-flap ending. With satisfying rhyming text from Pippa Goodhart and vivid illustrations from Nick Sharratt, this is a joyful and accessible introduction to You Choose for younger readers.Other You Choose board books perfect for toddlers- You Choose Bedtime Discover You Choose picture books perfect for big imaginations- You ChooseYou Choose Your DreamsYou Choose in SpaceYou Choose Fairy TalesYou Choose Christmas*Coming soon- You Choose Party Time

**OVER 2.5 MILLION YOU CHOOSE BOOKS SOLD**It's PARTY TIME and YOU CHOOSE what happens! What kind of party will it be? Who will you invite? Which cake would you like to eat? Will you dance to a steel pan band or bagpipes?The possibilities are endless in this magical storytelling toolkit which will inspire children age 3 and upwards to make their own adventures again and again - a fantastically fun sequel to YOU CHOOSE, YOU CHOOSE YOUR DREAMS, YOU CHOOSE IN SPACE, YOU CHOOSE FAIRY TALES and YOU CHOOSE CHRISTMAS.Readers love the YOU CHOOSE series!'My 3 year old daughter loves this book, it's a good book to share when you have a bit of time to go through it as there can be so many little sub stories to create and talk about!' - 5* Amazon review

Celebrating 85 years of Sparking ImaginationsA beautiful clothbound edition of the much-loved modern classic The Story of Tracy Beaker. Bound in real cloth with two coloured foils and sprayed coloured edges, this deluxe edition is a perfect gift or collector’s item. Part of an eight book set published to mark the 85th anniversary of Puffin Books. With a brand-new foreword from Beth Lincoln.'I'm Tracy Beaker. This is a book all about me. I'd read it if I were you. It's the most incredible dynamic heart-rending story. Honest.'Tracy is ten years old. She lives in a Children's Home but would like a real home one day, with a real family. Meet Tracy, follow her story and share her hopes for the future in this beautifully observed, touching and often very funny tale, all told in Tracy's own words.Collect all eight titles in the Puffin Clothbound 85th Anniversary CollectionTHE STORY OF TRACY BEAKER by Jacqueline Wilson with a foreword by Beth LincolnDIARY OF A WIMPY KID by Jeff Kinney with a foreword by Dapo AdeolaCHARLOTTE’S WEB by E.B. White with a foreword by Jordan LeesMATILDA by Roald Dahl with a foreword by Robin StevensTHE EXTREMELY EMBARRASSING LIFE OF LOTTIE BROOKS by Katie Kirby with a foreword by Nadia ShireenPERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS: THE LIGHTNING THIEF by Rick Riordan with a foreword by Nazneen Ahmed PathakPIG-HEART BOY by Malorie Blackman with a foreword by Adam KayWONDER by R.J. Palacio with a foreword by Tom Fletcher

A HAIR-larious rhyming celebration of the iconic hairstyle.Let's spend a while on Mullet Isle! Everyone there has SPECIAL hair!From the illustrator of the multi-million-copy bestselling You Choose series, and creator of the bestselling Shark in the Park series, Mullets is brought to life in Nick Sharratt’s vibrant illustration style.With its bold characters and surprise twist at the end, this brilliantly fun picture book is sure to delight readers of any age, from 0-100+!

This fantastic split page, spiral bound book allows the reader to mix and match different combinations of fairy tales with hilarious results. What would happen if Goldilocks had two horrid stepsisters and fell asleep for a hundred years? Would she be woken by a hungry wolf or Little Red Riding Hood's Granny?

A brilliant split page novelty book from bestsellingauthor-illustrator, Nick Sharratt.A great reissuing of a perennially popular split-page book invitingchildren to howl with laughter at the fantastic and fantasticalfood concoctions they create.Do you like ketchup on your cornflakes? No? Well flip 1/2 thepage and try it with something else!With superb, satisfying novelty features: Spiral bound with pages split in half bright and fun illustrationshilarious wordplayTwo of Nick Sharratt's Books, Elephant Wellyphant &Octopus Socktopus were both shortlisted forthe Roald Dahl Funny PrizeChildren will love poring over these fun-filled pages, and creatingtheir very own mix-ups.  REVIEW OF KETCHUP ON YOUR REINDEER"It's a simple, playful premise, and just like Sharratt'sother books, the book presents a clever interactivity that meansa reader can play with it and read at the same time. The font isnice and big and with just a few words per page it's a great booktoo for little ones just starting to learn to read. - BookTrust  Reviews for Octopus Socktopus:"My daughter laughs beginning to end" - Chemikalfaire, Toppsta"A genuinely brilliant kids book" - Giles Knight, Goodreads"Hugely popular with the three year old. Bright, interactive,funny." - Deborah, Goodreads"Perfect for sharing" - BookTrust  ABOUT THE AUTHORNick Sharratt is one of the UK's favourite and most acclaimedillustrators. His much-loved titles includethe hugely popular Ketchup On Your Cornflakes andthe Christmas version, Ketchup on Your Reindeer, TheCat and the King and the You Choose series.He is also the illustrator of the bestselling novels by JacquelineWilson and has won every major award for his illustration.Nickhas even been presented with a gold Blue Peter badge!