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A series which encourages children between the ages of 4 and 6 to exploremathematical ideas through popular tales and rhymes.

A series which encourages children between the ages of 4 and 6 to exploremathematical ideas through popular tales and rhymes.

A series which encourages children between the ages of 4 and 6 to exploremathematical ideas through popular tales and rhymes.

A series which encourages children between the ages of 4 and 6 to exploremathematical ideas through popular tales and rhymes.

A series which encourages children between the ages of 4 and 6 to exploremathematical ideas through popular tales and rhymes.

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A Christmas Carol is a morality tale about Ebenezer Scrooge, a contemptuous, penny-pinching man who undergoes a journey of redemption one Christmas Eve. A Christmas Tree is about an old man whose memories are stirred as he reminisces about the toys and gifts that have decorated his Christmas tree over the years.

<p>Millicent is a warm and gentle story about an old lady's daily wanderings through Hyde Park to feed the pigeons. Along the way, we hear Millicent's thoughts and feelings towards the pigeons that she so dearly loves. Her dream is to find enough feathers on the ground to make a coat, hat, bag and shoes so she will be warm and cosy.</p>

This is a lyrical picture book which explores the growth and continual change that goes on in Isabella's garden. Following the well-known structure of "The House That Jack Built", this delightful book tells the tale of growth and change in Isabella's beautiful garden - the flourishing of plants; the coming and going of the animals, insects and seasons - beginning and ending with the seeds that 'slept in the soil all dark and deep'. Told with great warmth, this is a comforting story about the cycle of life in its many forms. Glenda ... read more

One day when Charlie and his friends decide to fly a kite it takes off and soars straight into a tree! One by one, Charlie's friends each try to free the kite with their toys - all of which end up stuck in the tree along with the kite. When it looks as though everything is stuck, a cat looses its footing and starts a chain reaction.

With vibrant folk-art inspired paintings and a simple large-type word format, this picture book makes an ideal first-word book. Each turn of the page reveals a new perspective on what has come before and gives a hint of what's to come. Full-color illustrations. First published 1999.

A loving and unconventional look at dads... in all their shapes and sizes. Flip the flaps to find out what these different dads can do. Ages 2-5.

Told through beautifully observed moments between a little girl and her dog, this is a joyous celebration of love and friendship. Ages 3+. First published 2004,

Knock, knock...! Who's there? Open the flap, it's Dog! Try and guess who's behind the door by identifying a nose or an ear or a leg... Then open the door to see! This fun flap book plays on the childhood favourite "Knock, knock/Who's there" theme. It includes animal characters, artwork and a surprise ending. First published 2005.

Why can't I drive the car? Because you are too small to drive. Why can't I jump on the chair? Because chairs are for sitting. These seemingly innocent questions, the kind usually addressed by a child to a parent, take on a crazy new twist as the illustrations reveal that the questions are being addressed to a child - by her dog! The understated text beautifully sets off the grandiose ambitions of this little dog with BIG ideas. And his little girl owner patiently answers all his questions, until finally, she has to tell it like it ... read more

Giacomo's quest to impress his father and catch an evasive bird is foiled at every attempt because an old man is freeing every bird he catches. Ages 5+.

Ferocious Captain Firebeard may think that he and the cruel crew of the Horrible Haddock rule the high seas

Where does a birthday cake really come from? It comes from a fairytale place! And everybody has a hand in making, baking and sending it on its way from the King and Queen of Hearts to Humpty Dumpty and the little Gingerbread Man! The Fairytale Cake combines a sweet and light-hearted storyline with hundreds and thousands of colourful touches. See how many favourite characters you can spot along the way!