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When a little girl’s grandad shows her a picture of what the great, grey mountain used to look like, she can’t wait to plant a new forest and for the animals to return. Although the girl soon realises growing trees isn’t easy, she doesn’t give up. After many weeks, a little patch of green appears on the mountain and gives the whole village hope. Then, one day, a terrible storm comes tearing up the valley, destroying every single one of the girl’s saplings. Has all her hard work been for nothing? Or has it inspired those around her to share her dream?
In this lyrical and hopeful picture book, one girl’s imagination, determination and positivity motivates a whole community to work together to create something amazing that will last forever. With subtle addresses to the reader, children and grown-ups will feel empowered to tackle global issues such as deforestation and realise that, in the words of Greta Thunberg, ‘No one is too small to make a difference’.
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There are babies everywhere! Some babies can fly and some babies can swim. Most animal babies are very different to us, but there are lots of special ways that we might be the same. Especially when we were very little...
With a friendly text that’s perfect for reading aloud, this book encourages children to think about what makes them unique while learning about amazing similarities they might share with babies in the animal kingdom. From giraffes wobbling as they walk to puppies losing their baby teeth, each spread is fully illustrated with heart-warming collage artwork that beautifully captures the love between parent and child.
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Yo-Yo is a fidgety, bouncy, can’t-sit-still-EVER type of bunny. Even Grandpa’s yoga class won’t stop her wiggling and giggling! But what will Yo-Yo do when she finds herself lost and all alone in the deep, dark, shadowy forest? Maybe Grandpa’s yoga will help her find the way home . . .
With a reassuring bedtime ending and three pages of simple step-by-step yoga instructions, children can stretch, breathe and feel calm with Yo-Yo.
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Frank and Bert are the best of friends and they LOVE to play hide and seek. But Bert the bear isn’t quite as good at hiding as he thinks he is . . . and Frank ALWAYS wins! Every. Single. Time.
But when it’s Bert’s turn to hide, and Frank has to decide between winning again OR making his friend happy, Frank learns that friendship is always the true winner.
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It’s finally the day of Rabbit’s pancake picnic! She’s going to make the pancakes all by herself . . . but she can’t find her recipe book. Bother!
Rabbit decides to try to remember the recipe and adds syrup, strawberries, apples, and lots of other ingredients to the mixture. Her friends try to help, but Rabbit is desperate to make the pancakes on her own. Even when the mixture turns lumpy, sticky and looks, well . . . strange. Is Rabbit’s pancake picnic ruined? Perhaps she just needs to accept some help from her kind friends!
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Just like every preschooler, Ruffles the puppy experiences all the ups and downs of daily life as he learns about the world around him. There are LOTS of things he likes and LOTS of things he doesn’t . . . and he doesn’t always get things quite right!
The Teeny Tiny Kittens have come to stay and Ruffles is NOT happy. They pounce and purr and snore and jump and POOP! Worst of all, they want to play with Big Blue Blankie, and Ruffles doesn’t want to share. But the Teeny Tiny Kittens don’t understand and there’s trouble when Big Blue Blankie is accidentally ripped. Luckily, Ruffles’ new feline friends show him that sharing together is the very best way to make friends and play.
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Three children are off on a hunt for the perfect Christmas present! But first they’ve got to get through the spiky Christmas trees, a herd of hungry reindeer, some noisy carol singers and a very busy toyshop! But there are SO MANY toys... will they ever find the perfect present?
This joyful follow-up to We’re Going on a Pumpkin Hunt has zingy neon ink on the cover and throughout, and is filled with cute characters and Christmas surprises! Repeated phrases and sound words make this an interactive picture book, great for sharing with the whole family at Christmas.
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Shifty and Sam are off to Lapland to bake a festive feast for Santa and his elves. But there’s a Christmas crisis – the elves are unwell and can’t finish the toys! Does mysterious stranger and gadget queen, Flo Frost, really want to help? Or could she have her eyes on the most magical gadget of all... Santa’s flying sleigh?! It’s up to Shifty and Sam to race across the snowy slopes and save Christmas for everyone!
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The sky is getting dark. In a big city, a little girl is eating her dinner, brushing her teeth and getting ready for bed. Meanwhile, her mother is putting on her coat and getting ready to go to work. But where will she go, and who will she see along the way?
As the night goes on, follow nurses, cleaners, delivery workers, doctors, police officers, journalists and many more. Meet the people doing the important jobs that help keep the city running all through the night, ready for the next day to come.
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A little fawn wakes up to discover that the world outside has changed after a fall of snow. As he takes his first faltering steps into this exciting snow-white world, he finds there’s so much to explore. But then it’s time to return to the warmth of home, where his mummy and daddy are waiting for him.
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The tables have turned in this fantastically funny rhyming picture book. This time, it’s Bear who has an unwelcome guest, and that cheeky mouse just won’t leave. He’s making a real commotion in Bear’s house – eating all the food, listening to loud music and even spilling bathwater all over the floor! But when there’s an unexpected knock at the door, Bear decides that perhaps mice are actually rather nice!
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Ruff! Ruff! Hello, Ruffles! Ruffles is a typical toddler who experiences all the highs and lows of preschool life as he learns about the world around him. There are lots of things he likes . . . and lots of things he doesn’t! He LOVES scratching, digging and chewing but he does NOT like wearing his coat on rainy days. No, no, no, no, NO! But when Ruffles wants to splash in puddles with his best friend, Ruby, he soon learns that some things are definitely worth wearing your coat for!
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When Dad says that he’s moving out, Lily-May feels all upside-down inside. But now Dad comes on Sundays, and they ride their bikes really fast and make secret dens together. Lily-May plays more just with Mum now, too – and when Mum’s new partner Peter comes over, they play pirate ships! Sometimes, there are tricky moments – Lily-May hates it when Mum has to work late – but a birthday party with Lily-May’s big fantastic family helps her realise just how many people love her.
This reassuring celebration of non-nuclear families will help children to understand that they will always be loved, even if parents separate or divorce.
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Cat is sitting on his favourite mat, when who should come along but Rat with a very nice hat? Cat wants Rat’s hat and will stop at NOTHING to get it. But when Bat arrives wearing a fancy cravat, well, what could be better than that? Chaos ensues as both Cat and Rat decide they MUST have Bat’s fancy cravat for themselves!
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When a young child forges a special connection with a seal on a trip to the seaside, their imagination takes them on an unforgettable journey. Through their eyes, we have a chance to explore everything the amazing beach and wide, wide sea has to offer . . . until suddenly a violent storm blows in. The next morning the beach is ugly . . . and covered in litter. Whose fault is it? And who can fix it? Together, the child, their grandmother, and the rest of the community clean the beach, and the child makes a promise to the seal that things will change for the better.
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Set off on an adventure to find treasure, from swirly sea shells to mysterious mermaid’s purses, then learn more about each object with richly-illustrated and informative nature notes.
Packed full of fascinating facts alongside a gentle rhyming narrative and encouraging children to get outside and explore their surroundings, this is a nature treasure hunt series for the whole family to enjoy.
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Charlie does NOT like to choose. He can’t make up his mind between chocolate or vanilla ice cream, stripy or spotty underpants . . . or whether he wants the lights on or off at bedtime. It’s much too hard! The trickiest thing of all to choose is a birthday present – how will he ever make up his mind? But when a new friend with a waggy tail chooses HIM, making choices gets a little easier.
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When a new baby comes home with Mummy and Daddy one day, will a dragon share her squishiest toy, fetch the changing mat and help to tidy the house while Mummy has a nap? Or will she refuse to say hello, and bash and crash her toys at bedtime? It’s going to be hard to behave herself . . . she is a DRAGON after all!
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This book is NOT about a unicorn! Well . . . OK, maybe it is! But THIS unicorn has a horn that can turn into the most incredible things – a magic wand, a helicopter, even a space rocket! Join the hilarious adventure and prepare to be amazed by your brilliant new friend.
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Set off on an outdoor adventure to find natural treasure, from prickly pine cones to swirly snail’s shells, then learn more about the found object with irresistibly illustrated and informative nature notes.
Packed full of fascinating facts alongside a gentle rhyming narrative and encouraging children to get outside and explore their surroundings, this is a nature treasure hunt series for the whole family to treasure!
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Beatrix loves the countryside, but lives in a big, lonely house in London – if only she had a friend. Then she meets Benjamin Bunny and everything changes! They spend every day together playing chase and follow my leader. But when Benjamin dies, Beatrix is heartbroken. She decides to write about Benjamin’s adventures and about her new bunny, Peter, who plays the tambourine and jumps through hoops. If she can publish her stories, she knows children will fall in love with Benjamin and Peter, and her bunnies will live forever.
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Beetle and Caterpillar are best friends. Every day, they sit together on a big rock, sharing a picnic and looking out over the forest. But one day, Caterpillar goes missing and, try as he might, Beetle cannot find her. Just as he is about to give up hope, a very friendly (and rather familiar) butterfly appears out of nowhere. Can it be his friend? She might look different but she is still just the same and they are together again, at last.
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How many people does it take to build a castle? And what exactly does each person do? Discover masons to merchants and bakers to blacksmiths in this unique take on the classic rhyme ‘This is the House that Jack Built’. Explore what happens inside the castle the king built with striking retro artwork from illustrator Tom Froese and a carefully researched rollicking rhyme from author Rebecca Colby.
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Mouse is very excited for Christmas, but first she needs to find a home to spend it in! On her way through Treetop Forest, she meets Fox, Bunny and Bear, all in need of a little help – which she gladly offers – but as the sun sets, it looks like she won’t have anywhere cosy to spend Christmas. Luckily, her new friends are about to reward her generosity with a very big surprise...
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The intrepid team of dinosaurs are back and this time they must save Santa Claus from a snowstorm! Join them as they plough the road, whizz down a mountain on snowmobiles, zoom through the icy water on a hovercraft, dig out Santa’s sleigh with a digger and lower down the presents with a helicopter. And when the dinosaurs finish saving Santa and his reindeer, it’s time to make snowmen, play games and open presents!
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Three children are hunting for the perfect pumpkin to take trick or treating. But first, they’ve got to get through the sticky spiders’ webs, the flapping bats, and then – worst of all – enter a spooky HAUNTED HOUSE! Will they find a great big pumpkin there . . . or the biggest surprise of the night?
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Wanda the witch is so shy she can’t talk! No matter how hard she tries, the words won’t come out. But when another nervous little witch called Flo joins her class, it seems that Wanda’s not the only one who worries about speaking. Then disaster strikes at the magic contest . . . will Wanda have the courage to shout out the magic words and save her new friend Flo from a dangerous dragon?
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Jeremy is a worrier. He worries about odd socks, spotty bananas, evil squirrels, burnt toast, dinosaurs and, most of all . . . the wind! His friend Maggie isn’t worried about anything – after all, what’s the worst that could happen? But when Maggie decides to go outside and play in the wind, Jeremy must act fast to keep her out of danger, and he is soon to discover that a bit of courage leads to the most exciting adventures.
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It’s Superhero Day at school, and Super Milly can’t wait to wow everyone with her costume and amazing powers! The only problem is she can’t actually fly, climb buildings or do force fields. But when Superhero Day doesn’t go to plan, Milly realises she only needs her super-kindness to save the day!
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Uh-oh! An excitable (but very loveable) dog has found his way into this First Animals book and he will NOT let any of the other animals take their turn. Dogs are far more important, after all! And when the other animals get angry, this dog comes up with a very cunning plan to outwit them . . .
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When a dragon goes to school, will she enjoy a book in the reading den and save her lunchtime treats for a friend? Or will she throw the crayons and refuse to share? She’s going to need her friends to help her behave herself . . . she is DRAGON after all! Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
When a giant octopus arrives, the children LOVE their new friend; he makes the perfect slide and is fantastic at football! But some of the grown-ups aren’t so pleased. Will they drive him away . . . or will they realise just how helpful an octopus can be?
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Princess Jasmine is not like her stepsisters. She hates long dresses and sitting still and would much rather take part in the big cross-country race. So, when a fairy godmother appears with a new pair of speedy magic trainers, well, it looks like her dream has come true! That is, until she loses one of her trainers . . . how will she even finish the race? But when she goes on to WIN, was it the magic trainers or was it Jasmine’s determination and belief in herself?
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Fluffykins is a lovely cat. He wouldn’t do anything naughty . . . would he? But what’s this? He’s knocked over the flowers, tangled up all the knitting, bent the blinds, trodden on the laptop AND scratched the sofa . . . and he won’t say sorry. What a bad cat! Whatever will Fluffykins do next? This witty and perfectly-paced story by award-winning author-illustrator Nicola O’Byrne revels in all the mayhem of living with a feline friend.
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Mr Brown is a Very Important Tiger who works in a Very Important Office. He carries a Very Important Briefcase and does Very Important Things all day long. But when his Very Important Briefcase goes missing, Mr Brown’s world is turned upside down. He goes on a VERY wild chase all over town, but will he ever get his briefcase back? And what about the Very Important Things inside?
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Tom has a VERY important job; every day he climbs to the top of the hill and watches for pirate ships. But when he rings his bell and shouts “PIRATES!” a few too many times – and there’s NO pirate ship – the villagers begin to get tired of hiding. So what will happen when the pirates really do show up?
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Felix is lost. The jungle can be a scary place for a tiny tree frog, and all the strange noises are making him just a little bit jumpy . . . It’s time to find Felix a safe place to sleep . . . and might there be someone special to snuggle him down for the night?
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All grandmothers are wonderful and the gran in this story is no exception. She might not lift buildings or go whooshing through the sky, but she can plan super sleepovers, tell super-funny stories and even put together super disguises. This gran really does have super powers!
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It’s Christmas Eve and everyone is fast asleep . . . except for a lonely mouse who lives in the grandfather clock. So when Santa arrives, lost in a blizzard, Mouse is the only one who can show him the way. Together they embark on a magical sleigh ride, delivering presents all around town. But the best present of all is for Mouse . . . a special friend to share Christmas Day with.
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One snowy Christmas eve, the king buys some soft red cloth to make a cloak for the princess – little does he know that the left-over cloth will be used to make presents for many more of the kingdom’s inhabitants, right down to the last teeny bit of cloth made into a scarf, which is just right for the smallest mouse to protect him from the winter chill.
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When Nelly asks Bear what kind of bear he is, he isn’t entirely sure how to answer. So off he goes to find out . . . But none of the different bears he meets on his travels are like him. Grizzly bears don’t have funny stitches; polar bears don’t have washing labels attached to their bottoms; spectacled bears are simply not as soft and bouncy as him; and sunbears never wear smart bow-ties. So, disheartened, he returns to Nelly . . . only to discover EXACTLY what kind of bear he is after all – her own special bear!
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One frosty evening, a week before Christmas, Little Robin washes and irons seven warm vests for the chilly nights to come. As the days go by, he comes across lots of shivering animals and kindly offers them his vests to wear. But – oh no! – on Christmas Eve, Little Robin is cold and alone with no vests left! That is, until a special someone arrives to reward his kindness . . .
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It’s Christmas time and Pip and Posy are busy decorating the tree with candy sticks, and biscuits, and a beautiful sugar star. But the strange thing is that, every time Posy goes out of the room, when she returns, there’s one less decoration on the tree. Eventually, there are NO decorations left AT ALL . . . oh, dear!
All young readers will enjoy the moment when Posy finds Pip lying on the sofa, feeling sick, but will they guess how she decides to tackle Pip?
A charming and funny new Pip and Posy story about the problems caused by telling fibs, with gentle lessons about being kind and tooth-brushing!
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What will you dream of tonight? Will it be a midnight balloon ride, sailing on the tail of a whale or swinging through the leaves on a jungle trapeze? This dreamy, sumptuously illustrated tale travels through deserts and waterfalls to shipwrecks and dragon-filled skies as a parent wonders where their child’s dreams will take them as they drift off to sleep . . .
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Rabbit doesn’t want to go to bed, so he decides to kidnap The Dark and trap it in a biscuit tin so he can stay up all night long. But The Dark reminds Rabbit of all the good things that he does. “What about all the nocturnal animals,” he asks . . . “and surely you can’t have a yummy breakfast of toast and honey and fresh orange juice unless you’ve been to bed?” But the BEST thing about The Dark, of course, is reading a really good bedtime story . . .
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It’s another ordinary day in Food Town and Alison McNutty, peanut butter sandwich and rookie reporter, desperately needs a big break. So, when news comes in of a monster doughnut on the rampage, she’s straight on the case – she knew there was something dodgy about the superfoods down at Lemon Labs! And boy, is that doughnut hungry! It’s EATING everything in sight and not even the police, the fire chiefs OR the military can bring it down. Whatever will President Bacon do? Luckily, Alison has a cunning plan. All they need is a plucky hero who will sacrifice themselves for the good of all food kind . . . !
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As Hoglet and his mummy walk home through the autumn leaves, Hoglet is puzzled and full of questions. Everything is changing around him – would his mummy love him more if HE changed too? Will her love ever change? But wise Mummy knows just how to reassure her little Hoglet that, whatever changes might come, her love will always stay the same.
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When a little squirrel finds a big pile of nuts, he is VERY excited! But soon he is joined by another squirrel . . . and this squirrel thinks the nuts belong to HER. And when Mouse, Bear, Badger and Rabbit get involved, well, things get VERY confusing indeed! They won’t even listen to wise Rabbit. Will the quarrelsome squirrels ever learn to share?
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Anteater is hungry, but he has completely forgotten what anteaters eat. Baffled and with his tummy rumbling, he consults the other animals. But Sloth is too busy, Toucan is clueless, and Crocodile has his own mouth full. Maybe the ants will know – and maybe the answer isn’t quite as obvious as you may think! A delightfully silly tale that little ones will return to again and again.
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When the wicked queen discovers that her stepdaughter, Snow White, is the most beautiful woman in the land, she orders the huntsman to kill her. But Snow White escapes and finds a wonderful new home living with seven friendly dwarfs in a cosy cottage. That is, until the wicked queen pays a visit . . . It’s up to the seven dwarfs and a very kind prince to defeat the queen and help Snow White live happily ever after!
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When Suzy Orbit and her boss, Captain Gizmo, hear that aliens have been spotted near their space station, they must act fast! But Captain Gizmo has no batteries for his space pod, his swanky new spacesuit is far too small, and there’s no chance of ordering a meteor blaster in time. Luckily, Suzy Orbit – astronaut and engineer extraordinaire – is on hand with her spanner and brilliant inventing skills. Suzy knows that a bit of quick thinking and ingenuity are even better than ordering new stuff. . . if only Captain Gizmo will listen!
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When a strange-looking animal arrives pulling a big suitcase, the other animals are curious. What on earth could be inside that suitcase? A teacup? Maybe. A table and chair? Perhaps. A whole home and hillside with trees? This stranger must be fibbing! But when the animals break into the suitcase and discover a very special photograph, they begin to understand what the strange creature has been through, and together they create a very special welcome present...
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Princess Alice has lost her very precious blankie and she MUST find it! But her brother doesn’t have it and neither does the giant OR the witch. Finally Alice finds her special snuggly in the arms of a sleepy dragon, but he looks so sad when she takes it back that she knows she must find him something just as cosy, soft and warm to cuddle. But what could that be...?
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These children and animals are all very different to each other. Some are big, some are small. Some are gentle, some are rough. Everyone is playful, but who’s the best at hiding? One thing’s certain: they all love a good bedtime story! The perfect picture book for little ones who are just beginning to make sense of their place in the world.
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When a dragon comes to stay, will she behave herself? Why, of course she will. Obviously she knows she must share her toys, eat daintily and skip happily upstairs at bathtime. Well . . . not quite. Like all toddlers, this little dragon finds good manners a tiny bit tricky. It’s lucky she has some friends to help her.
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When Goldilocks gets lost in the woods, she finds herself at a cosy little cottage. She is delighted to find three bowls of porridge on the table, three chairs in the living room and some very bouncy beds in the bedroom. But little does Goldilocks know, this cottage belongs to three bears, and they’re on their way back home...
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There’s no place like home, but poor Florence Firefly is lost, and there are so many bright lights shining in the night sky she doesn’t know which way to go. She’ll need some help to find her way back home. In this brilliant interactive picture book, children can help Florence on her journey by encouraging her to fly faster, suggesting which direction to take and making a wish.
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They’ve built, they’ve zoomed, they’ve rescued, they’ve flown into space and they’ve even fought off baddy pirates, but now our dynamic team of dinosaurs have moved to pastures new – literally – working hard on the Dinosaur Farm! Join them as they plough the stony soil, feed the sheep, cut the corn in a combine harvester and much more! But what are they preparing all their animals and crops for? And where are they travelling to in their tractor? Why, it’s a farm show! But will they win the grand prize?
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Sidney Green loves going on rip-roaring adventures with his dog, Jemima. Together, they race cars, sail all the way to Africa and build an enormous castle, complete with a moat full of crocodiles. But Captain Shipshape and his pirate band are NOT happy. They think it’s time for Sidney Green to become a Proper Pirate – right now, not “in a minute”. What will Sidney Green do?
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One little girl dreams of being a star. But whether it’s finding Mum’s lost wedding ring or winning the fancy-dress prize, her big sister always shines brighter. Yet for her grandad she is a star and, as he dries her eyes and they both gaze up at the night sky, he tells a story, the story of the beginning of the world. Everything and everyone is made of stardust, and we all shine in different ways. It’s a lesson this little girl will never forget . . . and one day her dream comes true, and she finally realises her ambition to become an astronaut and fly up to the stars.
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Toby is no longer a little elephant. He’s a Big Boy now, much bigger than baby sister Iris. He can pour his own milk, read his own bedtime stories, and even reach the snacks high on the “just for mummies” shelf. But some things are still very tricky even when you’re big. And when Mummy is too busy with Iris to help him, Toby ends up with bad buttons, wrong wellies and loo paper everywhere! Then Toby gets very cross . . .
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Anteater is hungry, but he has completely forgotten what anteaters eat. Baffled and with his tummy rumbling, he consults the other animals. But Sloth is too busy, Toucan is clueless, and Crocodile has his own mouth full. Maybe the ants will know – and maybe the answer isn’t quite as obvious as you may think! A delightfully silly tale that little ones will return to again and again.
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Sammy Claws, Santa’s cuddly pet cat, will sleep anywhere! Snoozing in a box on Christmas Eve, Sammy finds himself wrapped up as a Christmas parcel and bundled onto the sleigh with the other presents. How will Sammy escape? And how will he save the presents from two robbers with plans to steal them all away . . .?
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Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam have made it to the magical streets of Paris, baking a spectacular gingerbread Eiffel Tower for a VERY important art exhibition at ‘Galerie Bonbon’. But – quelle horreur! – a sneaky fox has made off across the Seine with the precious masterpiece. Will Shifty and Sam EVER catch the dastardly Cunningham Sly and dish up their tasty tower in time?
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Spike, a little hedgehog, has always had impressive prickles. But one morning, after a particularly scary dream, he wakes up completely bare! Oh no! Feeling very embarrassed, he goes in search of something to cover himself, from a paper lampshade to a tea cup to a very stinky sock. But nothing stops the other animals giggling at him. Poor Spike! Then he discovers a big bunch of balloons, which takes him across the world and ends in a very satisfying POP! and a very prickly party. Find out more about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
When a boy receives an invitation to play written on a little paper boat, it seems that he has found the friend he's been longing for - at last!
But Bear isn't quite the playmate the boy had imagined. If only Bear knew how to play games properly!
But when Bear begins to build a treehouse, the boy is intrigued and a magical summer begins. As autumn passes and the first winter snowflakes start to fall, the boy is left alone, and only then does he truly realise what he has lost... Until at last spring comes again and the friends are joyfully reunited with a very special hug! Find out more about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
A beautifully illustrated collection of favourite night-time rhymes for little ones at bedtime. Rosalind Beardshaw’s artwork features wonderful natural scenes, with adorable sleepy animals and babies ready to be lulled to sleep. A sprinkling of silver foil on every page adds a little extra moonlight magic. Find out more: https://nosycrow.com/product/i-see-the-moon/ Find out more about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
A nice old grandma bakes a pie, but – oh me, oh my! – that yummy treat is stolen by a greedy fox, then lost and found by a mouse, snatched by a cat, grabbed by a dog, and plucked away by an owl, before landing back on Grandma’s table for everyone to share, or maybe not . . . Find out more about the book: https://nosycrow.com/product/oh-me-oh-my-a-pie/ Find out more about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
Carter, the crocodile hero of Open Very Carefully, is back and he’s NOT happy. All he wants to do is find his way home, but he can’t get there by himself – he needs YOUR help! In this unique interactive book, with brilliantly designed die-cut pages, children are encouraged to take part in the story, to create a door in the page and use their imagination to guide Carter into new environments, from stormy seas to hot deserts and icy lands. But will that cranky croc and the little friends he’s made along the way ever find their way home? Find out more about the book: https://nosycrow.com/product/whats-next-door/ Find out more about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
Ned the knight ALWAYS does exactly what he’s told. When his parents ask him to pick up his toys, dig up the cabbages or go to bed on time, he does it all with a smile. And when the dragon swoops into town every night, he always runs inside just as he’s asked. But one morning, instead of saying,”yes,” he says, “NO!” He will NOT help his dad find his shield, his arrow or his bow, and he will certainly NOT let the butcher go past. That night, he refuses to go inside, and in doing so he confronts the dragon, making a very unlikely friend . . . Find out more about the book: https://nosycrow.com/product/the-knight-who-said-no/ Find out more about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
From fruit and vegetables at the market to flowers and birds in the snowy garden, this look-and-say book for little ones is a great way to start learning about nature around the town. The spot-and-find aspect is perfect for the youngest of readers to become absorbed in the fascinating nature details. What can you see down by the canal? Can you find the fox in the street at night-time? There’s so much to recognise in each landscape in this beautiful interactive book for the very young. Find out more about the book: https://nosycrow.com/product/national-trust-look-and-say-what-you-see-in-the-town/ Find out more about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
When one sleepy bear wakes up early from his winter sleep, he’s confused. Is he a bird? Or a moose? A fox perhaps? Or even a squirrel? No! He’s definitely a bear, and it’s time this bear went back to sleep . . . Read more about the book: https://nosycrow.com/product/a-bear-is-a-bear/ Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
Everyone knows that chameleons are the best at fitting in. But not Leon. Leon is neon! In fact, he’s SO bright that he keeps all the other chameleons awake at night. But poor Leon is lonely, so he goes off in search of somewhere he can blend in.
In this delightful interactive book, filled with vibrant neon artwork, children can help Leon on his journey by counting his steps, sending him to sleep and giving him lots of reassurance when he’s feeling down. But will he ever find a place he can fit in…?
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Lionel the lion does NOT like to share. After all, lions always get the lion’s share. He buys all the best instruments from the music shop, all the smartest hats from the hat shop and all the brightest balloons from the balloon stall. But at Chloe’s birthday party Lionel goes too far and eats ALL the cake. That’s when Lionel’s friends decide that something has to be done . . .
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A bright, slider board book, which bursts with energy and cheering illustrations. With five slider mechanisms and both an instrumental and vocal version of the Happy Birthday song – simply scan the QR code on the first page for little ones to listen and sing along! Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/sing-along-with-me-happy-birthday/ Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
This bright, slider board book bursts with energy and cheering illustrations. With five slider mechanisms and both an instrumental and vocal version of the nursery rhyme – simply scan the QR code on the first page for little ones to listen and sing along! Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/sing-along-with-me-hey-diddle-diddle/ Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
This bright, slider board book bursts with energy and cheering illustrations. With five slider mechanisms, and both an instrumental and vocal version of If You’re Happy and You Know It – simply scan the QR code on the first page for little ones to listen and sing along! Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/sing-along-with-me-if-youre-happy-and-you-know-it/ Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
This bright, slider board book bursts with energy and cheering illustrations. With five slider mechanisms, and both an instrumental and vocal version of Incy Wincy Spider – simply scan the QR code on the first page for little ones to listen and sing along! Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/sing-along-with-me-incy-wincy-spider/ Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
This new series of bright, slider board books featuring perennially popular nursery rhymes bursts with energy and cheering illustrations. Each book also comes with five slider mechanisms, and both an instrumental and vocal version of the nursery rhyme – simply scan the QR code on the first page for little ones to listen and sing along! Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/sing-along-with-me-old-macdonald-had-a-farm/ Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
This new series of bright, slider board books featuring perennially popular nursery rhymes bursts with energy and cheering illustrations. Each book also comes with five slider mechanisms, and both an instrumental and vocal version of the nursery rhyme – simply scan the QR code on the first page for little ones to listen and sing along! Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/sing-along-with-me-row-row-row-your-boat/ Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
This series of bright, slider board books, featuring perennially popular nursery rhymes, bursts with energy and cheering illustrations. Each book comes with five slider mechanisms, and both an instrumental and vocal version of the nursery rhyme – simply scan the QR code on the first page for little ones to listen and sing along! Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/sing-along-with-me-sleeping-bunnies/ Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
This new series of bright, slider board books featuring perennially popular nursery rhymes bursts with energy and cheering illustrations. Each book also comes with five slider mechanisms, and both an instrumental and vocal version of the nursery rhyme – simply scan the QR code on the first page for little ones to listen and sing along! Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/sing-along-with-me-the-wheels-on-the-bus/ Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
This new series of bright, slider board books featuring perennially popular nursery rhymes bursts with energy and cheering illustrations. Each book also comes with five slider mechanisms, and both an instrumental and vocal version of the nursery rhyme – simply scan the QR code on the first page for little ones to listen and sing along! Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/sing-along-with-me-twinkle-twinkle-little-star/ Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
This bright, slider board book bursts with energy and cheering illustrations. With five slider mechanisms, and both an instrumental and vocal version of the Merry Christmas song – simply scan the QR code on the first page for little ones to listen and sing along! Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/sing-along-with-me-we-wish-you-a-merry-christmas/ Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
When Noah goes Christmas shopping with his mum and baby sister, he has a brilliant time with his toy elephant, Oliver, playing peekaboo, hiding in a doll’s house and dancing Oliver on tables. But suddenly disaster strikes – Oliver goes missing! And – oh dear – the department store is VERY big. Will Noah ever find his favourite toy again? Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/oliver-elephant/ Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
Miss Moon is taking her class on a magical moonlit nature walk to see what interesting things they can find. Mouse finds a special starry leaf, Bat finds a swirly snail and Owl finds a swirly stone that LOOKS like a snail. But then Cat follows a flittery firefly and suddenly . . . she’s lost! Luckily, she has left behind lots of clues for her friends to follow, and they soon find a very relieved little Cat, who wished she had listened in the first place! Then they all go back to Moonlight School together to talk about their eventful excursion.Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/cat-learns-to-listen-at-moonlight-school/ Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
Parker Penguin takes readers on a journey through the life of an emperor penguin, explaining all the details of how it lives. With a clear narrative, friendly characters, fascinating facts and graphic illustrations, this is a fun and informative introduction to animal life cycles. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/rounds-parker-penguin/ Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
Olive Owl takes readers on a journey through the life of a barn owl, explaining all the details of how it lives. With a clear narrative, friendly characters, fascinating facts and graphic illustrations, this is a fun and informative introduction to animal life cycles.Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/rounds-olive-owl/ Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
It’s another ordinary day in Food Town and Alison McNutty, peanut butter sandwich and rookie reporter, desperately needs a big break. So, when news comes in of a monster doughnut on the rampage, she’s straight on the case – she knew there was something dodgy about the superfoods down at Lemon Labs! And boy, is that doughnut hungry! It’s EATING everything in sight and not even the police, the fire chiefs OR the military can bring it down. Whatever will President Bacon do? But when Alison discovers that the doughnut actually has a nut allergy, a plan begins to form. All they need is a plucky hero who will sacrifice themselves for the good of all food kind . . . ! Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/the-doughnut-of-doom/ Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
Prince Freddie is off to save a castle from a ferocious dragon, when he realises he really, REALLY needs a pee. But what with scary ogres, damsels in distress, and massive queues for the only toilet in the forest, it doesn’t look like Freddie will ever get to go . . . So when the dragon blocks his path, and accidentally sets fire to the castle, things don’t look too good. Luckily, Prince Freddie is able to have a pee AND put out the fire in one go! A hilarious tale of derring-do and needing the loo, from the brilliant Greg Gormley and Chris Mould. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/the-prince-and-the-pee/ Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/\
What would you do if a dinosaur turned up on your doorstep? Well, that’s exactly what happens to the little boy in this brilliantly illustrated, witty picture book. He must learn exactly how to look after his dinosaur: what to feed it for breakfast, where to take it for walks and, most importantly of all, how exactly to deal with its dinosaur-sized poo! Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/how-to-look-after-your-dinosaur/ Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/\
When Mr and Mrs Burrow hire a babysitter, they are not expecting Bear. And Bear is NOT expecting seven little bunnies who are full of mischief. Together, the bunnies persuade Bear to read a scary book, give them sweets and chocolate spread for dinner, and go crazy with the garden hose! But when the bunnies find Bear sailing the high seas in a make-believe ship, suddenly he isn’t such a bad babysitter after all. When Mr and Mrs Burrow return, all the bunnies are peacefully tucked up in bed… Well, almost all of them. The Stories Aloud edition of That Bear Can't Babysit is written by Ruth Quayle, illustrated by Alison Friend and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/that-bear-cant-babysit/ Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/\
A boy and his dog set sail in search of treasure, braving stormy seas . . . mountains snowy and cold . . . the forest where the monkeys swing . . . the swamp where the bullfrogs sing . . . and other challenging obstacles, before finally reaching the end of their quest. But wait! Pirate Frank is A GIRL! And she doesn’t want to share. Back home they go, retracing their steps before sailing away to dream of the treasure they’ve lost. The Stories Aloud edition of The Treasure of Pirate Frank is written by Mal Peet and Elspeth Graham, illustrated by Jez Tuya, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/the-treasure-of-pirate-frank/ Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
Pip and Posy are having a lovely day at the seaside, collecting shells and digging the sand. But when Posy has a nap, Pip makes friends with a boy called Zac who has lots more toys and beach gear. A funny and dramatic story about working out that two’s company and three’s a… PARTY!
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As we all know, potty-training has its highs (BIG GIRL PANTS!, a new potty!) and it’s lows (uh-oh!). But with its gentle humour and encouraging, ‘keep-trying’ message, this adorable little book will help set toddlers (and their parents) on the right track to a nappy-free day.
The Stories Aloud edition of Goldilocks and the Three Potties is written and illustrated by Leigh Hodgkinson and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/goldilocks-and-the-three-potties/ Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
From clucking hens in the henhouse to apples and pears in the orchard and lots of farm scenes in-between, this look-and-say book for little ones is a great way to start learning about nature on a farm. The spot-and-find aspect is perfect for the youngest of readers to become absorbed in the fascinating nature details. What can you see in the pig sty? Can you find the rake in the toolshed? There’s so much to recognise in each landscape in this beautiful interactive book for the very young.
The Stories Aloud edition of National Trust: Look and Say What You See on the Farm is illustrated by Sebastien Braun and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/national-trust-look-and-say-what-you-see-on-the-farm/ Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
Edgar and Edith are hungry, and it’s up to Edgar to bring home something tasty. But just when Edgar finds some delicious sausages, they are taken by The Inspector, a very important-looking rat with a big hat. Poor Edgar and Edith are left with nothing but dry crackers and pickles for dinner. That is, until one day, when The Inspector is all fattened up, and Edgar does some inspecting of his own…
The Stories Aloud edition of Edgar and the Sausage Inspector is written and illustrated by Jan Fearnley and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/edgar-and-the-sausage-inspector/ Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
Harvey is Superhero Steve’s BIGGEST fan and dreams of being just like him . . . When Steve leaves his cape behind and Harvey bravely sets off to the Big City to return it, the little croc gets his wish, as without even realising it he foils a robbery, puts out a birthday-cake fire and saves a bunny from falling. It’s only when he returns home to his proud and excited friends and see the news on TV that he realises . . . he’s Harvey the Hero!
The Stories Aloud edition of Harvey the Hero is written and illustrated by Hrefna Bragadottir and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/harvey-the-hero/ Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
A moose is on the loose and in a serious hurry! As he rushes through town, Moose is chased by an ever-growing crowd who are anxious to retrieve all the things that catch on his antlers. He dashes through a swimming pool, a museum, a classroom and even a castle! But where is he off to in such a rush? Hang on, it’s a PARTY! Of course! But why is Moose looking so anxious? Uh-oh. Do you think he’s forgotten to bring a present? Watch out everyone! Moose is off AGAIN!
The Stories Aloud edition of There's a Moose on the Loose is written by Lucy Feather, illustrated by Stephan Lomp, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/theres-a-moose-on-the-loose/ Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
One night, Fairy Felicity opens her door to find a mysterious invitation from a friendly silver snail. His trail leads Felicity all the way to a very special surprise! Featuring a fairy, a magical moonlit garden and glitter galore, this stunning story is a tactile treat.
The Stories Aloud edition of Fairy Felicity's Moonlight Adventure is written and illustrated by Alison Murray, and published by Nosy Crow.
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While all the other animals sleep through the night, Little Owl has work to do – she needs to blow the stars out one by one to make way for morning. A reassuring picture book that will have little ones ready for a peaceful night’s sleep.
The Stories Aloud edition of Here Comes the Sun is written by Karl Newson, illustrated by Migy Blanco, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/here-comes-the-sun/
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Tiger is fast asleep, but oh dear! She’s lying completely in the way. Just how will the animals get past without waking her up? t’s a good job that the reader is there to help keep Tiger asleep, isn’t it? But where exactly are they going with all those big shiny balloons? Do you think it might be someone’s birthday?
The Stories Aloud edition of Don't Wake Up Tiger is written and illustrated by Britta Teckentrup, and published by Nosy Crow.
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Join little rabbit and his mummy as they spend a glorious sunny day together in the meadow. Little rabbit finds love everywhere, but knows that a mummy’s love is always the best love of all. The Stories Aloud edition of Love is written and illustrated by Emma Dodd, and published by Nosy Crow.
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This romping rhyming story from award-winning author Jeanne Willis is all about a little rhino who likes to make the rules! When Rhino finds a tree bursting with fruit, he isn’t about to share it with anyone – after all, he’s in charge round here! But it looks like things are about to change…
The Stories Aloud edition of I'm in Charge! is written by Jeanne Willis, illustrated by Javis, and published by Nosy Crow.
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In this funny and stylishly illustrated follow-up to Dave’s Cave, two lovable cavemen endeavour to make their rocks the very best they can – inventing, in the process, something rather remarkable.
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Poor Mouse! A bear has settled in his favourite chair and it just isn’t big enough for two. Mouse tries all kinds of tactics to move the pesky Bear but nothing works and poor Mouse gives up. Once Mouse has eventually gone, Bear gets up and walks home. But wait – is that a Mouse in Bear’s house?!
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It’s Zac’s birthday and by the end of his party, his best friend – Zeb – is feeling glum: Zeb wishes it was his birthday too, as parties look such fun. Zac decides to cheer Zeb up with a make-believe birthday party, which takes them on magical journey to the moon and back for a really special birthday treat!
The Stories Aloud edition of Zac and Zeb and the Make-believe Birthday Party is written and illustrated by Sarah Massini, and published by Nosy Crow.
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When Christmas term comes around, Clara can’t wait to learn everything there is to know about being a Christmas fairy. Except she’s SO excited that she can’t be still and quiet like a fairy should. But when it comes round to the big Christmas Show, it looks like that’s exactly the kind of fairy Santa needs.
The Stories Aloud audio edition of The Christmas Fairy is written by Anne Booth, illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/the-christmas-fairy. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
Fox is so busy playing all summer long, that when winter comes he is cold, hungry and all alone. If only he’d listened to his friends…Can a Christmas wish make things right? With sparkly foil throughout, this tale of friendship is the perfect story to share on cold winter nights.
The Stories Aloud audio edition of The Winter Fox is written by Timothy Knapman, illustrated by Rebecca Harry and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/the-winter-fox. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
The Christmas story and what follows: the fleeing of Jesus, Mary and Joseph from Herod’s soldiers to Egypt. This is a book with timeless crossover appeal and a message that couldn’t be more relevant.
The Stories Aloud audio edition of Refuge is written by Anne Booth, illustrated by Sam Usher and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/refuge. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
Strange and spooky things are happening down on the farm, and Farmer Greg knows exactly who to call -Ghost-hunters! The three little pigs are the best guys for the job, a specialist team of Ghosthunters equipped with the latest in ghost-hunting gadgets. But when the Phantom Finder 5000 fails to recognise any paranormal activity AT ALL, the pigs realise all is not quite as it seems. . . and there’s certainly something suspicious about the mysterious chicken coup up on the hill . . . could that be a were puppy?
The Stories Aloud audio edition of The Mystery Of The Haunted Farm is written and illustrated by Elys Dolan and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/the-mystery-of-the-haunted-farm. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
This brave little wolf has someone special who always wants the very best for him. Daddy wolf loves teaching his little one the ways of the world and, side by side, they make a super team!
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Daddy Bear insists that nothing can frighten a bear – but when there’s a noise in the night, Baby Bear isn’t convinced. The bears set out to make sure there aren’t any monsters but, as they vanish one by one, it looks like Daddy Bear might not be so brave after all!
The Stories Aloud audio edition of Nothing Can Frighten A Bear is written by Elizabeth Dale, illustrated by Paula Metcalf and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/nothing-can-frighten-a-bear/. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
Old Macdonald’s farm is full of pigs, cows, sheep, hens and horses, but what he really loves is his COLOSSAL collection of vehicles! From bicycles, tractors and buses, to boats, fire engines and aeroplanes, there are LOTS of things that go on Old Macdonald’s farm.
The Stories Aloud audio edition of Old MacDonald's Things That Go is written by Jane Clarke, illustrated by Migy Blanco and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/old-macdonalds-things-that-go. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
Whether they’re big, small, fast, slow, stripy, spotty or anything in-between, there’s just so much to love about dinosaurs! With a rhythmic rhyming text, bright watercolour illustrations, and lots of loveable dinosaurs, this joyful read is perfect for little dinosaur experts.
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Hungry Little Mouse is looking for some breakfast and he knows just where he can find it. Scampering into the kitchen, he finds lots of delicious treats. But as he finally finds something that’s just perfect, Little Mouse quickly discovers he’s not the only one looking for breakfast!
The Stories Aloud audio edition of Little Mouse's Big Breakfast is written and illustrated by Christine Pym and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/little-mouses-big-breakfast. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam have swapped their life of crime for a career in cupcakes. But when they’re asked to bake for a seriously swanky party, they find themselves caught up in the middle of a robbery. Somebody has taken Lady Kate’s tiara. Can they catch the culprit?
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Our intrepid team of dinosaurs are back but this time they are pirates in search of buried treasure! Having navigated their way to a desert island and dug up their booty, they are just sailing away when they are ambushed by a fearsome band of marauding baddy-pirates! The Stories Aloud edition, written and illustrated by Penny Dale, is published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/dinosaur-pirates/ Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
Bella loves Anna. In fact, Bella loves Anna SO MUCH that she wants to be just like her, and copies every single thing she does. But like all little kittens, Bella and Anna get into a bit of a tangle. A light-hearted look at playground friendships and finding your own way.
The Stories Aloud edition of Copy Cat, written and illustrated by Ali Pye, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/copy-cat/ Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
Ellie the elephant loves to have fun in the bath but she’s not the only one… her fun is interrupted when a crocodile decides to join in followed by a flamingo, then a mouse and even a tiger! Poor Ellie’s bath is ruined. What can she do?
The Stories Aloud edition of Get Out of My Bath! is illustrated by Britta Teckentrup, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/get-out-of-my-bath/ Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
Dave loves his cave. Inside is decorated EXACTLY the way he likes it. Outside there is a lovely spot for a fire and the grass is always lovely and green. But, Dave is unhappy. What if there might be an even better cave out there? And off he sets in search of a new home. But it turns out that good caves are hard to find. They’re either too small, or too big, or too full of bats, until he finds one that looks MUCH more promising. Outside has the perfect space for a fire and the grass is greener than any he’s ever seen . . . But why does it look so familiar?
The Stories Aloud edition of Dave's Cave is written and illustrated by Frann Preston-Gannon, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/daves-cave/ Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
From summer in the meadow to autumn in the forest and lots of environments in between, this look-and-say book for little ones is a great way to start learning about nature and wildlife. What will you see down on the farm? Can you find the robin in the snow? There’s so much to recognise in each landscape in this beautiful interactive book for toddlers.
The Stories Aloud edition of National Trust: Look and Say What You See in the Countryside is illustrated by Sebastien Braun, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/national-trust-look-and-say-what-you-see-in-the-countryside/ Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
Packed with comic capers and animal antics, this brilliantly bold book follows Mouse’s madcap race after Gorilla through a variety of exciting settings, from navigating a busy building site, to avoiding an alpine avalanche. But is Gorilla really such a baddie after all? Not at all! Mouse is simply trying to catch him to give him his banana!
The Stories Aloud edition of Follow That Car is written by Lucy Feather, illustrated by Stephan Lomp, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/follow-that-car/ Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
It’s time for Bunny to go to bed, but he doesn’t want to leave his mummy and when he gets all tearful, Mummy Bunny knows just the rock-a-bye lullaby to comfort her little one. Hush-a-Bye Bunny is perfect for comforting sleepy little bunnies who don’t like being left alone when it’s time to turn out the light.
The Stories Aloud audio edition of Hush-a-Bye Bunny is written and illustrated by Holly Surplice, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/hush-a-bye-bunny/ Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
Everyone knows that the very last story before bed is the best story of all. But the problem is, everyone wants to be in that very last story! A familiar fairy tale is turned topsy-turvy when Cinderella hijacks the story of The Three Little Pigs, then Little Red Riding Hood jumps in, adamant that her story is better because it’s full of danger. And then the Big Bad Wolf turns up too! But disaster strikes! Uh-oh! What will they do? The reader is still awake and needs a story! The characters make up their own story, of course, and one with enough funniness, romance, danger AND cake (obviously) to keep everyone happy.
The Stories Aloud audio edition of The Last Book Before Bedtime is illustrated by Nicola O'Byrne, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/the-last-book-before-bedtime/ Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
Loosely following the months of the year, this colourful, busy book follows the little ones as they take part in seasonal activities, from visiting the spring lambs to paddling on the beach to cooking for an autumn feast. Filled with images and references that all toddlers will identify with, and with lots to talk about, this title is domestic and familiar, and just perfect for sharing.
The Stories Aloud audio edition of Littleland: All Year Round is illustrated by Marion Billet, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/littleland-all-year-round/ Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
From the creator of the highly-acclaimed Snow Bunny’s Christmas Wish, comes this brand new tale about the little bunny with the big heart, and the true gift of friendship. Little Snow Bunny loves nothing better than playing with her friends in the wintry forest. Every day holds the promise of adventure for Snow Bunny, Fox, Bear and Mouse. But one particularly cold day, no-one wants to play and Snow Bunny is left all alone. Whatever will she do? With a little luck and a lot of imagination, she makes cosy winter gifts for all her friends, just in time for Christmas Eve.
The Stories Aloud audio edition of Snow Bunny's Christmas Gift is illustrated by Rebecca Harry, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/snow-bunnys-christmas-gift/ Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
Everybody knows that penguins belong at the South Pole and polar bears live at the North Pole – but what would happen if, one day, a family of picnicking penguins accidentally got lost? When the hapless Pilchard-Brown family find themselves at completely the wrong pole, they need Mr White, the friendly polar bear, to guide them all the way home. . .
The Stories Aloud audio edition of Poles Apart is written by Jeanne Willis, illustrated by Jarvis, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/poles-apart/ Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
Greta and Gracie are sisters – Greta is chatty while Gracie is quiet and it’s all fine until, one day, everything changes. It’s nearly Christmas and together the sisters decorate the tree, shop for presents and even try a spot of ice-skating! But Greta, of course, always knows best – poor Gracie can’t get a word in edgeways. Then on Christmas Eve, while Greta is quietly sleeping, Gracie hears a funny noise . . . whatever could it be? She creeps downstairs to investigate, and the next morning her very special revelation leaves chitty chatty Greta lost for words!
The Stories Aloud audio edition of Christmas For Greta and Gracie is written and illustrated by Yasmeen Ismail and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/christmas-for-greta-and-gracie/ Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
When Posy goes to stay at Pip’s house they have lots of fun together before bedtime. But just as they switch out the light, disaster strikes: Posy realises that she has forgotten her favourite frog toy. Desperate to help his distraught friend, Pip offers Posy a range of different toys to substitute for her frog, including his own favourite frog money box. But none of them will do, “that’s the wrong frog!” Posy wails. It is only when Pip gives Posy his own, very favourite, pig toy that Posy is comforted and that the friends can get a good night’s sleep, at last.
The Stories Aloud audio edition of Pip and Posy: The Bedtime Frog is illustrated by Axel Scheffler and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/pip-and-posy-the-bedtime-frog/ Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
Mr. and Mrs. Deer would love a baby, and one day they find a little antlered bundle on the doorstep. Mrs. Deer thinks their wish has come true; Mr. Deer thinks that the baby is very, very peculiar. When the baby won’t stop roaring, they ask advice from family and friends but it takes wise old Granny Bear to spot the problem: the baby’s not a baby – it’s a little monster. A very greedy little monster at that . . . and why have all their friends mysteriously disappeared?
The Stories Aloud audio edition of The Baby That Roared! is written by Simon Puttock, illustrated by Nadia Shireen, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/product/the-baby-that-roared/ Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
It’s early morning in the jungle and little gorilla is NOT happy. Whoever woke him up?! As the mystery unfolds, we learn that a chain of events involving an assortment of animals all played a part, and that it all began with… Butterfly, who touched down on the same flower as Bee, which made Bee buzz, which made Frog croak, which made Crocodile thrash, and so on, until Hippo yawned the yawn that woke the baby. And what makes the baby gorilla happy in the end? Why, the dancing Butterfly that woke everyone in the first place!
A satisfying cyclical text and repeated refrains make this an unforgettable, read-along romp of a book by the creators of the Gilbert the Great series.
The Stories Aloud audio edition of Who Woke the Baby? is written by Jane Clarke, illustrated by Charles Fuge and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/books/who-woke-the-baby. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
This engaging new Pip and Posy picture book features richly-detailed scenes, a conversational, friendly text and Axel Scheffler’s characteristic touches of humour.
The Stories Aloud audio edition of Pip and Posy: Look and Say is illustrated by Axel Scheffler and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/books/pip-and-posy-look-and-say. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
Reformed robber dogs Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam have embarked upon a radical career change and are now running a charming café. Life’s sweet as a sugared doughnut until their new, seemingly cute-as-a-cupcake employee turns out to be infamous cat-burglar Kitty-le-Claw. Shifty and Sam are caught in a sticky situation when they find themselves in the frame for Kitty’s raid on a bank vault. Have the cake-loving canines bitten off more than they can chew…?
The Stories Aloud audio edition of Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam: The Cat Burglar is written by Tracey Corderoy, illustrated by Steven Lenton and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/books/shifty-mcgifty-and-slippery-sam-the-cat-burglar. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
At Miss Moon’s magical school for all the small creatures of the night, Bat, Cat, Owl and Mouse are asked to draw their favourite night-time thing. But, oh dear, there aren’t enough crayons! Owl wants to share, but how will he convince the others? Sharing is difficult when you’re only little, but this funny, charming story will help bring everyone together.
The Stories Aloud audio edition of Owl Wants to Share at Moonlight School is written by Simon Puttock, illustrated by Ali Pye and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/books/owl-wants-to-share-at-moonlight-school. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
Follow Princess Penelope as she runs through the palace and the palace grounds, including a maze, garden and the royal stables, chasing her naughty runaway kitten. Strong contemporary art and design from a rising star add a whole extra dimension to the book and give it wide-ranging commercial appeal.
The Stories Aloud audio edition of Princess Penelope and the Runaway Kitten is written and illustrated by Alison Murray and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/princess-penelope-and-the-runaway-kitten-paperback. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
Princess Sophie is EXTREMELY fed up. She can’t get to sleep and it’s ALL because of that grumpy old giant, stomping about all night. But when Sophie reads her favourite book of fairy tales, she suddenly has a bright idea and figures out EXACTLY what that giant really needs.
The Stories Aloud audio edition of The Princess and the Giant is written by Caryl Hart, illustrated by Sarah Warburton, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/books/the-princess-and-the-giant Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
Poor Betty! She’s always getting into messy muddles. She can’t paint a rainbow, or scatter dewdrops and her pirouettes are, well, pretty precarious. You see, with so many animals to rescue and friends to help, there’s just no time for Betty to practise all the things a fairy should. But when it come to the Fairy Ball, Betty’s friends return her gifts of kindness and it becomes clear who is actually the fairiest fairy of them all.
The Stories Aloud audio edition of The Fairiest Fairy is written by Anne Booth, illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/books/the-fairiest-fairy Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
With masses of monsters to spot and an awesome onomatopoeic text, this is a book that will be enjoyed over and over again. But be careful! Sometimes the smallest monsters of all are the ones to watch out for!
The Stories Aloud audio edition of The Big Monster Snoreybook is written and illustrated by Leigh Hodgkinson, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/books/the-big-monster-snorey-book Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
Dad might not have a superhero mask or wear his pants outside his trousers, but his super snores can be heard a thousand miles away, he tells super jokes and can even make super-scary monsters go away at bedtime! This vibrant, humorous and warmhearted celebration of all the incredible things a dad can do is a soon-to-be-classic book about the specialness of dad (and their superhero sons!).
The Stories Aloud audio edition of Superhero Dad is written by Timothy Knapman, illustrated by Joe Berger, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/books/superhero-dad Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
This hilarious and beautiful retelling of the classic children’s fairy tale is sure to get everyone in the family giggling.
The Stories Aloud audio edition of Jack and the Beanstalk is illustrated by Ed Bryan and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/books/jack-and-the-beanstalk Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
With its delightfully modern heroine and a cast of funny characters, this charming retelling of the classic story is set to become a family favourite.
The Stories Aloud audio edition of Little Red Riding Hood is illustrated by Ed Bryan and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/books/little-red-riding-hood Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
Think you know the story of Cinderella? Think again… This laugh-out-loud picture book turns the traditional tale TOTALLY upside down! For example, did you know that there were three ugly sisters? And how about this – Cinderella wasn’t actually very nice? And, far from being a mean-mouthed little madam, the youngest sister, Gertie, was the kindest person you could ever hope to meet?
This sidesplitting spin on a favourite fairy tale is full of wit and wonder, and the first book from an exciting new author and illustrator team. The Stories Aloud audio edition of Cinderella's Sister and the Big Bad Wolf is written by Lorraine Carey, illustrated by Migy Blanco, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/books/cinderella-s-sister-and-the-big-bad-wolf Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
From New York to Australia and lots of lands in between, this second Littleland picture book features a stunning scene on every spread and is perfect for developing vocabulary and exploring different cultures.
With a ‘Can you see?’ feature on every spread and a simple, chatty narrative, Littleland Around the World mimics the daily conversations between mother and child and makes the perfect next step up from board books.
The Stories Aloud audio edition of Littleland Around the World is illustrated by Marion Billet, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/books/littleland-round-the-world Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
Rabbit is bored, but luckily Wolf has the perfect solution. “Why not write a story?” he suggests. “I am a librarian, you know.” And so Wolf teaches Rabbit to use his imagination to create an exciting story. Rabbit is DESPERATE to know what happens, when it suddenly becomes clear that Wolf is very, very hungry…
An inventive, entertaining story about how an imaginative rabbit outwits a wolf and becomes the hero of his own adventure.
The Stories Aloud audio edition of Use Your Imagination is illustrated by Nicola O'Byrne, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/books/use-your-imagination. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
Heavenly toddlers, adorable animals and an exuberant rhyming text are combined in this charming new picture book for the very young from Just Right for Christmas illustrator Rosalind Beardshaw, and mult-award-winning author, Sally Symes.
Celebrating all things toddler, this delightful book bursts with fun and laughter, and is a joy to read aloud.
The Stories Aloud audio edition of Funny Face Sunny Face is written by Sally Symes, illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/books/funny-face
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An elite crew of furry animals are celebrating. They have found the Lost Nuts of Legend and according to the myth, the bearer of this mythical snack will be immortal, invincible and never will it be past their bedtime – now all they have to do is go home. But – oh dear – if only it were that simple. Everyone is starving, the Star Nav is broken, the neighbours are distinctly unfriendly and it was a really, REALLY bad idea to stop at the Death Banana and ask for directions. Will they EVER find their way home? And, most importantly will they get home before something happens to the Nuts?’
From the hugely talented creator of Weasels, this stellar story is full of humour and action-packed pages to pore over.
The Stories Aloud audio edition of Nuts in Space is written and illustrated by Elys Dolan, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/books/nuts-in-space Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
At the end of a lovely, fun-filled day, there’s time for just one last game for Little Bunny and Big Daddy Rabbit and their woodland friends. But when Little Bunny gets tired and it becomes too much of a hullabaloo, Big Daddy Rabbit knows that a special lullabaloo lullaby is exactly what’s needed.
A beautifully lyrical lullaby illustrated by internationally acclaimed artist, Charles Fuge.
The Stories Aloud audio edition of A Lullaby for Little One is written by Dawn Casey, illustrated by Charles Fuge, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/books/lullabaloo
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Toot’s little car has a most unusual feature – it has a magical sat nav system! So, when he presses the special button, off he zooms on an adventure with his trusty toy puppy for company. But where will he go first? To Dinosaurland, of course! He meets dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes but, watch out Toot, there are some VERY big dinosaurs about!
This adorably inquisitive new character from a much-loved picture book team is perfect for dinosaur-mad pre-schoolers.
The Stories Aloud audio edition of Toot goes to Dinosaurland is written and illustrated by Catherine and Laurence Anholt, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/books/toot-goes-to-dinosaurland
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When a truly terrifying sound wakes the inhabitants of a fairytale kingdom, it takes clever Princess Daisy to realise that the culprit of this dreadful din is a dragon, but the three knights who answer her father’s call for a hero to capture the creature prove to be nothing but NINCOMPOOPS!
But what’s this? Riding a cow and armed with a book rather than a sword, a fourth mystery knight dares to enter the dragon’s den. But who can it be…? Plucky Princess Daisy of course! A fabulously funny picture book that demonstrates that anyone can be brave.
The Stories Aloud audio edition of Princess Daisy and the Dragon and the Nincompoop Knights is written and illustrated by Stephen Lenton, and published by Nosy Crow.
Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/books/princess-daisy-and-the-dragon-and-the-nincompoop-knights. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
It’s bedtime for Little Bear, but as his mummy tucks him into bed, he wonders if he’s had enough love that day. So Mummy Bear takes Little Bear on a journey, reminding him of all that they’ve done that day – of the laughter, the discovery, the joy – but most of all of the love they’ve shared. And Little Bear goes to bed happy, warm – and loved.
The Stories Aloud audio edition of Because I Love You is written by David Bedford, illustrated by Rebecca Harry and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/because-i-love-you. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
From acclaimed illustrator Ed Bryan, this magical retelling of the world’s favourite fairy tale is perfect for sharing with the very young.
The Stories Aloud audio edition of Cinderella is illustrated by Ed Bryan and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/books/cinderella. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
This hilarious and beautiful retelling of the classic children’s fairy tale is sure to get everyone in the family giggling.
The Stories Aloud audio edition of The Three Little Pigs is illustrated by Ed Bryan and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/books/the-three-little-pigs. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
No longer content with building, zooming, or even rescuing, the dinosaurs now have their sights set on something much, much bigger… the moon!
Join our fearsome friends as they prepare for their journey into space: will the launch go smoothly? Will they make it to the moon – and back again? Another fast and furious dinosaur adventure from the brilliant Penny Dale.
Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/dinosaur-rocket.
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It’s a beautiful snowy day and Pip and Posy can’t wait to go out and play. They have all sorts of fun, until they decide to build a snowman, and things start to go a bit pear-shaped. Pip wants a snowRABBIT, but Posy wants a snowMOUSE! An argument erupts and very soon both friends are cold and wet – and very sad. Oh dear! Happily the friends resolve their differences over a cosy craft sessions indoors.
The Stories Aloud audio edition of Pip and Posy: The Snowy Day is illustrated by Axel Scheffler and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/pip-and-posy-the-snowy-day. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
Weasels – what do they do all day? Eat nuts and berries? Frolic in leaves? Lurk in the dark? Argue with squirrels? Hide in their weasel holes? Well, all these are wrong. What they really do is . . . plot world domination.
The Stories Aloud audio edition of Weasels is written and illustrated by Elys Dolan and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/weasels. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
Based around the time-honoured theme of home is where the heart is, this warm and witty story is a celebration of the individual and offers a valuable lesson on not judging others.
The Stories Aloud audio edition of Troll Swap is written and illustrated by Leigh Hodgkinson and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/troll-swap. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
Princess Ruby really is a horrid child – the most spoilt princess you could ever meet. And when it’s her birthday, there are so many presents the palace literally bulges at the seams. Was there ever a more selfish princess?
The Stories Aloud audio edition of The Princess and the Presents is written by Caryl Hart, illustrated by Sarah Warburton and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/the-princess-and-the-presents. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
While Pandora likes things to be normal (ish), her Granny just loves to magic things along, and their trip to the supermarket is anything but ordinary. As fishfingers start flying around, Pandora tells Granny to behave herself. But when Pandora spots a couple of robbers up to no good, an extra-ordinary Granny is exactly what’s needed!
The Stories Aloud audio edition of Hubble Bubble: Spells-A-Popping! Granny's Shopping! is written by Tracey Corderoy, illustrated by Joe Berger and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/spells-a-popping-granny-s-shopping. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
One snowy Christmas Eve, a small bunny goes in search of Santa to ask him to make her Christmas wish come true. On the way, she meets many other animals all in need of a little help, which she gladly offers – and in the offering makes her own wish come true!
The Stories Aloud audio edition of Snow Bunny's Christmas Wish illustrated by Rebecca Harry and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/small-snow-bunny-s-christmas-wish. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
Follow Princess Penelope as she runs through the palace and the palace grounds, including a maze, garden and the royal stables, chasing her naughty runaway kitten. Strong contemporary art and design from a rising star add a whole extra dimension to the book and give it wide-ranging commercial appeal.
The Stories Aloud audio edition of Princess Penelope and the Runaway Kitten is written and illustrated by Alison Murray and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/princess-penelope-and-the-runaway-kitten-paperback. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
When Pip comes to Posy’s house wearing a scary monster mask, he gives Posy a bit of a fright! Oh, dear! But when she works out it’s only Pip, she feels much better, and they share the biscuits she’s made. Hooray!
The Stories Aloud audio edition of Pip and Posy: The Scary Monster is illustrated by Axel Scheffler and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/pip-and-posy-the-scary-monster. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
Pip is very proud of his big red balloon. But when he lets the balloon go and it pops, he is inconsolable. Luckily, Posy has a clever idea to cheer up her friend and soon they are having fun again!
The Stories Aloud audio edition of Pip and Posy: The Big Balloon illustrated by Axel Scheffler and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/pip-and-posy-the-big-balloon. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
It’s Mouse’s first day at Miss Moon’s Moonlight School for all the small creatures of the night, but she is VERY shy – too shy even to say hello. Luckily, with help from Miss Moon and her new friends Bat, Cat and Owl, a game of hide-and-seek makes Mouse feel right at home.
The Stories Aloud audio edition of Mouse's First Night at Moonlight School is written by Simon Puttock, illustrated by Ali Pye, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/mouse-s-first-night-at-moonlight-school. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
Join in with Littleland, the spot-and-say fun for little ones! Designed to stimulate speech and build vocabulary, this busy book is full of familiar scenes and fascinating detail.
The Stories Aloud audio edition of Littleland is illustrated by Marion Billet and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/littleland. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
Dog has everything he needs in his big blue suitcase – it’s the perfect fit for all the little treasures he has collected along the way, and Dog feels he has all the needs in the world. Until one night, Mouse comes along and Dog discovers that life is richer and more fun with a friend and his big blue suitcase is actually the perfect fit for two.
The Stories Aloud audio edition of Just Right for Two is written by Tracey Corderoy, illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/just-right-for-two. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
One snowy Christmas Eve, the king buys some soft red cloth to make a cloak for the princess. Little does he know that the left-over cloth will be used to make presents for many more of the kingdom’s inhabitants, right down to the last teeny bit of cloth, which is just right to make a scarf that will protect the smallest mouse from the winter chill.
The Stories Aloud audio edition of Just Right for Christmas is written by Birdie Black, illustrated by Ros Beardshaw, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/just-right-for-christmas. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
What do you do when in trouble? You call Dinosaur Rescue, of course! Featuring a riotously rhythmic text and vibrant illustrations, this exciting picture book in the hugely successful series is packed with adventure and a rabble of roaring, rescuing dinosaurs! The perfect book for boys.
The Stories Aloud audio edition of Dinosaur Rescue! is written and illustrated by Penny Dale, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/books/dinosaur-dig-series/dinosaur-rescue. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
Digger Dog loves to dig up bones . . . the bigger the better. But for the biggest bone in the world, what will Digger Dog need? The biggest digger in the world, of course! This book has all the ingredients for a brilliant picture book for pre-schoolers, with an obvious nod towards boys.
The Stories Aloud audio edition of Digger Dog is written by William Bee, illustrated by Cecilia Johansson, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/books/digger-dog. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
Who’s the grubbiest pirate on the high seas? Why, it’s Captain Beastlie, me hearties! He is a horror and embarrassment to his ship-shape crew. This innocently revolting picture book from highly regarded author, Lucy Coats and illustrator, Chris Mould will appeal particularly to boys fond of laughing at disgusting snot and bogey-related subjects.
The Stories Aloud audio edition of Captain Beastlie's Pirate Party is written by Lucy Coats and illustrated by Chris Mould, and published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/books/picture-books/captain-beastlie. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
What would you do if you were settling down for a quiet bedtime story and you realised that a crocodile had fallen out of one story and into yours and was – not to put too fine a point on it – furious? This is a lovely book for sharing and discussing how words and pictures work.
The Stories Aloud audio edition of Open Very Carefully, illustrated by Nicola O'Byrne with words by Nick Bromley, published by Nosy Crow. Read more about the book: http://nosycrow.com/open-very-carefully. Find out about Stories Aloud: http://nosycrow.com/stories-aloud/
Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam are two hapless robber dogs who decide on a career-change after one bungled burglary too many.
The Stories Aloud audio edition of Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam by Tracey Corderoy and Steven Lenton, published by Nosy Crow.
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Count to ten and back again with the world’s sweetest guinea pigs! The guinea pigs are having a party and – like many toddler parties – it’s all going a bit wrong. But, not to worry, it all ends happily with party bags galore.
The Stories Aloud audio edition of Guinea Pig Party by Holly Surplice, published by Nosy Crow.
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A joyful celebration of the physical book in all its glory! For the very young, books can be anything – from a chair, to a tower, to a hat – but the best thing they can be . . . is a book… and it’s never too soon to share a good book with your little ones.
The Stories Aloud audio edition of Books Always Everywhere by Jane Blatt and Sarah Massini, published by Nosy Crow.
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The dinosaurs are back and this time they’re revving, roaring and racing… to a dinosaur birthday party! Bursting with dinosaurs and vehicles of all shapes and sizes, and with a delicious, surprise ending, this is guaranteed to bring a smile to the faces of small boys everywhere.
The Stories Aloud audio edition of Dinosaur Zoom! by Penny Dale, published by Nosy Crow.
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Dinosaur Dig! has everything that gets small boys excited – diggers, dinosaurs and dirt plus a bit of counting thrown in for good measure. Bursting with energy and noise and with a splashy, surprising ending, it’s an absolute riot of a story.
The Stories Aloud audio edition of Dinosaur Dig! by Penny Dale, published by Nosy Crow.
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Granny just loves to help – a little bit of magic always speeds things along – and she’s happy to whizz out her ‘helping kit’ at the drop of a pointy hat. However, sometimes all her granddaughter wants is to do things under her own steam, and to spend some quality time – well, normal(ish) time – with her beloved granny. But is her birthday party the right time to choose to turn down the magic?
The Stories Aloud audio edition of Whizz Pop, Granny Stop! by Tracey Corderoy and Joe Berger, published by Nosy Crow.
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If your granny was a little bit, well, different from other grannies, would you want to change her… or would you end up thinking you love her just the way she is? In this rhyming story, a little girl whose granny is (whisper it) a witch, gets fed up with dealing with the problems she creates, so she tries to reform her, but a reformed granny is bored and boring, and maybe it’s more fun to cook up a big pot of gloop with granny’s witchy friends after all.
The Stories Aloud audio edition of Hubble Bubble, Granny Trouble by Tracey Corderoy and Joe Berger, published by Nosy Crow.
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Many years have passed since Goldilocks caused chaos at the Bears’ house in the woods, but what happens when Little Bear wanders out of his fairytale and into the big city where Goldilocks now lives?
The Stories Aloud audio edition of Goldilocks and Just the One Bear by Leigh Hodgkinson, published by Nosy Crow.
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Lily-Rose May will not eat her peas. Even when her father hides them in her food, Lily can always tell they are there, and throws a terrible tantrum. Luckily, the doctor knows exactly what to do. He diagnoses an incurable case of Princess-itus and sends Lily to live at the palace. Unfortunately for Lily Rose May, the perfect food for a princess is . . . well. That would be telling!
The Stories Aloud audio edition of The Princess and the Peas by Caryl Hart and Sarah Warburton, published by Nosy Crow.
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Pip comes to Posy’s house to play, and they have a lovely time. But Pip is having such fun he forgets he needs a wee. Posy mops it up, and lends him clean clothes to wear, and next time Pip needs a wee he does it in the potty all by himself.
The Stories Aloud audio edition of Axel Scheffler's Pip and Posy: The Little Puddle, published by Nosy Crow.
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Pip’s playing happily with his scooter in the park, when Posy comes along and decides she wants to have a go. She snatches it and scoots off, but she fall off, and Pip comes to her rescue with a plaster. Posy says she’s sorry, and after a hug, they play in the soft sand.
The Stories Aloud audio edition of Axel Scheffler's Pip and Posy: The Super Scooter, published by Nosy Crow.
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