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A laugh-out-loud rhyming romp about how being HANGRY can turn you into a little bit of a monster! Brought to life by debut author, Kathryn Wanless, and illustrations packed with humour and personality from Fred Blunt. When Evangeline's alarm clock shrieks, the day is NOT off to a good start because. .. SHE'S HANGRY! But after breakfast, Evangeline is back to feeling right and skips happily down the street. Yet, at school, as lunchtime looms near.. . Yes, you guessed it.. . SHE'S HANGRY! The afternoons are always lots of fun.Except, as she leaves the playground and spots her waiting Mum, UH OH. . .SHE'S HANGRY, AGAIN! When at last they make it home, things go from bad to worse. It turns out that it's not only Evangeline who is HANGRY! Can Evangeline and Mum work together to find the perfect snack before it's too late?WARNING: There may be a HANGRY monster lurking inside of you too. .. This fantastically funny and bouncy story gives voice to a very real experience. Being hungry brings ou

This is the way we brush our teeth.Do you know what to do?First open up the cupboard.Now which brush belongs to you?Get ready to brush your teeth in this adorable slider book, full of gentle messages to help little ones with their daily routines.This rhyming story is perfect for reading aloud together with toddlers, building familiarity and confidence about tooth-brushing, and introducing some fun ideas for all the family to try. Little ones will love to slide the toothbrush from side to side, turn the wheel to make water come out of the tap and lift a flap to see teddy brush his teeth.For parents and carers, each page features short practical tips to help you and your child, consulted by Early Years expert Lizzie Noble.

NOMINATED FOR A CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR ILLUSTRATION 2025. AS SEEN ON MILKSHAKE'S STORY DEN IN MARCH 2025!Everybody knew that a big fierce troll lived in the cave. Day-by-day, the boy and the troll finish each other's drawings, until they one shows a boy holding hands with a fierce, scary troll.A touching picture book about the power of art and the imagination, brought to life by David Litchfield's art.Everybody knew that a big fierce troll lived in the cave."Leave me alone!" it yelled.So everybody did.Only one child cannot turn their back on the troll at the edge of the playground. One day, he takes his chalks up to the mouth of the cave. He draws a flower with every petal coloured in but one, and leaves the chalk behind. The next day, the flower has been completed. Day-by-day, the boy and the troll finish each other's drawings, until they each draw a portrait, showing a boy holding hands with a fierce, scary troll. "But you're not a troll," says the boy. "You're a boy - just like me."Pati

聖誕節將至，小女孩決定親自包辦所有準備工作，堅持「我自己可以！」但從烘焙到佈置，一切並不如想像順利。當她忙得焦頭爛額、手忙腳亂時，才發現原來請求幫助並不可怕。《I Really Want》系列一貫的幽默與節奏感，讓孩子在笑聲中學會分工與合作。這是一則關於成長、理解與聖誕喜悅的暖心故事。From Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlisted duo, Simon Philip and Lucia Gaggiotti, comes a Christmas caper with the beloved heroine of the I Really Want series. It's Christmas time again! Hooray!But when I hear my parents say,"There's just SO much to do!" each day,I shout, "Don't fret, I'll help!"They both protest, but I insistI'm well prepared and have a listof things to sort so nothing's missed. I don't need ANY help!Christmas may be the best time of year, but there's SO MUCH to do.This is what one little girl discovers when she tries to help her parents by doing EVERYTHING herself - with chaotic consequences! Will she get everything done before the big day? And what will she do if a special visitor really needs her help?This bouncy, rhyming tale makes the perfect story for the build-up to Christmas with themes of self-confidence, teamw

Wetlands are among the richest habitats on our planet and a crucial home to some of the world's most endangered species. Bursting with frogs and other amphibians, as well as a whole host of other wildlife, they are dazzling havens of activity waiting to be explored. Packed with multi-layered pop-ups and flaps to lift, this incredible feat of paper-engineering allows young readers to look inside three wetland habitats, revealing wonder after wonder, page after page.From the surface of the water, where bugs skate, spiders hunt and flowers spread their petals, to the murky depths, where myriad creatures fight for survival, this book will take you on a tour of the wetlands like no other. Written by award-winning wildlife journalist and nature nerd Ben Hoare and illustrated in in striking colour and texture by rising star Jasmine Floyd, this fact-packed pop-up shows the true beauty of frogs, amphibians and the wildlife they live alongside. Perfect for readers from 7 to 100.

準備好衛生紙了嗎？一本讓大人和小孩都感動落淚的溫暖繪本來了！你家裡也有一個佔據你所有玩樂時光、陪你一起探險的毛茸茸小夥伴嗎？梅（Mae）和她的貓咪老虎（Tiger）就是這樣一對「叢林女王」的組合！她們一起在想像中的叢林追逐、奔跑，是彼此最棒的朋友 。但當老虎漸漸變老，最後離開了梅，梅的世界瞬間崩塌，充滿了憤怒和悲傷。這本書最棒的地方在於，它沒有迴避孩子面對失去的真實情緒 。這是一個「深刻感人、充滿希望又令人安心」的故事，它溫柔地陪伴著孩子（當然也包括大人！）走過失去寵物的傷痛 。書中色彩豐富又溫柔的插畫，完美地呈現了梅的心情轉變 。故事不僅僅是悲傷，更重要的是，它展示了愛的力量如何幫助我們療癒。梅漸漸發現，老虎並沒有真的消失，而是活在她的記憶、畫作和那片充滿愛的叢林裡 。更有書評提到，書末還貼心地提供了如何支持孩子面對寵物離世的實用建議，讓這本書不僅僅是故事，更是一本極具同理心的工具書 。如果你正在尋找一本能幫助孩子理解「告別」與「愛」的繪本，這本《Tiger's Last Roar》絕對是首選。它以溫柔細膩地方式，處理了關於生死的主題，並提醒我們，愛永遠不會真正消失 。A beautifully lyrical story about grief, the loss of a pet and the unbreakable bond between child and furry friend. From debut picture book author, Harriet Howe, and Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlistee and Carnegie Medal for Illustration nominee illustrator, Katie Cottle.After a whole day of exploring with Tiger, Mae loved drawing with Tiger and telling stories with Tiger.Always with Tiger. Tiger and Mae. Queens of the Jungle.Tiger and Mae do everything together, the very best of friends. But

A brand-new look for the bestselling Astrosaurs series, perfect for fans of STAR CAT and BARB THE BRAVE.Blast off with Teggs and the crew for three astronomical space adventures!Young stegosaurus Teggs is the new captain of the DSSSauropod, a spaceship designed to defend the Jurassic Quadrant from evil, carnivorous dinosaurs looking for their next meal.With his crew, Ginni, Arx and Iggy, Teggs must defeat cunning raptors aiming to disrupt the Great Dinosaur Games, protect the last remaining plateosaurus eggs as they travel to their new home at the far end of the galaxy, and uncover the mystery lurking in the watery depths of Aqua Minor.From powerful pongs to egg-cellent explosions, missions never quite go to plan . . . but the Astrosaurs are always there to save the day!

This is the way we use the potty. Do you know what to do?Are you ready to take your nappy offand try the potty too?Get ready for your little one's next big step with this adorable slider book you can read together before you start potty-training. This rhyming story is perfect for reading aloud together with toddlers, building familiarity and confidence around using the potty, and introducing some fun ideas for all the family to try.Little ones will love to unroll the toilet paper, slide a nappy down and spin a wheel to change clothes after a little accident. For parents and carers, each page features short practical tips to help you and your child, consulted by Early Years expert Lizzie Noble.

A touching picture book about the power of art and imagination Everybody knew that a big fierce troll lived in the cave."Leave me alone!" it yelled.So everybody did. But one child cannot turn his back on the troll at the edge of the playground. One day, he takes his chalk up to the mouth of the cave. He draws a flower with every petal colored in but one and leaves the chalk behind. The next day, the flower has been completed. Day by day, the boy and the troll finish each other's drawings, until they each draw a portrait showing a boy holding hands with a fierce, scary troll. "But you're not a troll," says the boy. "You're a boy--just like me." Patience, kindness, and the power of art win out in the end: the two boys wordlessly draw together. Soon all the other children gather to join in with the game. Everyone forgets that there was a troll inside the cave. Because outside the cave, there is so much to draw. Award-winning artist David Litchfield's illustrations bring life and color to

Paper World: Dinosaurs uses ingenious paper cuts to reveal the wonders of the prehistoric planet, from towering dinosaurs, to monstrous marine reptiles, to terrific pterosaurs. With detailed art by paper-cut artist Gail Armstrong, a fact-packed text, and flaps and die-cuts on every spread, this unique novelty book will appeal to all the family. Fact-checked by Education Officer at Oxford University Museum of Natural History, Chris Jarvis.Also available:Paper World: Planet Earth (published 2019)Paper World: Space (published 2020)Paper World: Human Body (published 2023) - winner of the ASE Reader's Choice Award 2023Paper World: Ocean (published Feb 2024)