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Meet Louis... Every little thing he does is MAGIC!Louis is a young street magician. He is setting up for his show but he can't find his rabbit anywhere. He looks inside his hat but finds only a bouquet of flowers, which is caught by a passing woman as he throws it away in disgust. He looks under his cups, spilling out dozens of balls, which are pounced upon by a group of kids. An endless string of scarves comes out of his sleeve and is wrapped around the neck of a posh lady.... With each trick, his audience grows, and unbeknownst to Louis, his show is unfolding brilliantly... But WHERE could that pesky rabbit be hiding Finally, Louis looks in his bag.... climbs in it.... and disappears. Now the rabbit AND Louis are missing! The audience hold their breaths until, POOF! Louis appears on the table in a puff of smoke. They erupt in a roar of applause. Louis, bemused, notices them for the first time. He takes off his cap to take a bow. The rabbit is sitting on his head.This is funny but als

A boldly illustrated tale of acceptance and change. “Wolf wasn’t happy being Wolf. When he looked in the mirror he looked BAD. And when he looked bad, he felt bad, and when he felt bad, he acted ba

A young kangaroo called Alexander lives in his mum, Nancy’s pocket. Alexander loves his mum, but there’s one thing she does that really drives him nuts. She is always putting stuff in her pocket. Alex

Bartholomew struggles to get himself ready as the monsters from last night’s dreams sabotage the most simple of morning routines. A vast purple monster sits on his chest, making it hard to get up. A s

The story of a mouse and elephant who become pen pals despite some minor size differences. CK Smouha is the author of Born Bad, Sock Story and Iced Out (Cicada 2018 and 2019). Freddy the mouse is prac

This award-winning book introduces the key conceptual and graphic elements that make up a great poster through simple text, illustrations and activities. Young readers are encouraged to think about ho

Make your own headline news! 50 pages of tear-out newspaper layouts correspond to 30 sticker pages of partially drawn images and headlines. Kids are invited to colour and complete the stickers, layeri

Disappearing Acts is a beautifully illustrated search-and-find book. Each page features a densely detailed lanscape; rainforest, mountains, coral reef, freshwater, etc. Within these landscapes are hid

Wilfred 和 Neville 是班上唯一不是小海豹的學生，格格不入的感覺讓他們彼此也不對盤。直到 Betty 白鯨加入，這位機靈又自信的新同學讓他們重新看見自己的價值。《Wilfred and Neville》是一則讓孩子理解差異與接納的溫暖故事，情節輕快，情感真摯，無論孩子是否覺得自己「特別」，這本書都能陪伴他們找到自信與友誼。This charming tale neatly tackles a number of situations that young readers will recognise and relate to. -- Ibby UKThis empowering, super-cute read is a must for all children, whether they feel like the odd-one-out or not. -- BookTrustThe story of a walrus and a narwhal, who, with the help of a beluga, discover that being different can be cool! Wilfred Walrus and Neville Narwhal are the only kids in Miss Blubber’s class who are not seals. Life is tough being the odd ones out - lunchtimes and football matches and school photos all present challenges to the two outliers. And they don’t even like each other very much!When Betty Beluga joins the class, everything changes. Betty is smart and independent and amazing at football. As a friendship forms, Betty helps the two boys to recognise that being different isn’t always a

《A Million Dots》從一棵樹、一顆點開始，每頁翻倍，直到滿頁的點點達成百萬之數。作者以圖像演繹數學概念，讓抽象的「倍數」變得具象而美麗。書頁間的變化不只是數字的增長，更是孩子對數與圖像關聯的直觀理解。這本書不需要艱深的公式，只需要一雙好奇的眼睛，就能體會數學的樂趣與壯觀，非常適合數學啟蒙與跨領域創作使用。Double the numbers from 1 to 1,000,000 in 40 pages. A stunning visualization of numbers big and small.Winner of the New York Times Top 10 Best Illustrated Children's Books of 2019.A book to promote interest in numbers and wonder at the scale they can represent, with lots to interrogate and talk about. -- School Library AssociationPotential goldmine of teaching ideas. -- School Reading ListDouble the numbers to go from 1 to 1,000,000 in 40 pages. A stunning visualization of numbers big and small.We start with a single tree; 1. As we turn the page, we are presented with a sum doubling the number on the page before it: 1+1 = 2; 2+2 = 4; 4+4 = 8. In this way, we reach a million (actually 1,048,576) within 44 pages.Each sum is brought to life with a simple graphic illustration in the distinctive style of Sven Völker. The dots form the

Mostly shadows follow us, but occasionally it’s wise to follow your shadow.Lika doesn’t give much thought to her shadow. Sometimes it’s long, sometimes it’s short… but it is never more than a shadow.Until one day it begins acting strangely. When Lika waves a hand, Shadow raises a foot. When Lika sits down, Shadow stands up. Lika hides in a darkened room, but the more she hides, the bigger Shadow becomes, until it picks her up and deposits her in a land of shadows, at the heart of which is a spooky shadow circus. Lika must learn to listen to her shadow to find her way back.This is a book by the acclaimed author of The Grand Hotel of Feelings about accepting the parts of us that we try to hide from… Because where there is darkness there is also light, and when the shadows dance it is always a good idea to join the fun.

外婆家的規矩多到數不清，這個不能碰、那裡不能玩，尤其是客廳裡那只藍白大花瓶——絕對不能動。但當小男孩努力遵守規則卻一不小心弄壞了它，他以為這次真的闖了大禍……作者以幽默又真摯的筆調，寫出孩子在犯錯後的懊悔與擔憂，也寫出外婆無條件的愛與寬容。圖像細膩柔和，將滿屋花紋與角色情感巧妙結合，是一則關於愛、原諒與成長的小故事。This is the story of a boy who loves his grandma, but can't stand all her rules! She has rules for every room in the house - don't jump on the bed, or play with the dolls, or leave the loo seat up, or play on the stairs.... But there is one rule that is more important than all the others. DON'T touch the big blue and white vase in the living room.When grandma pops out to the shops, the boy does his absolute best to follow the rules, but of course things go a little bit wrong. Like a terrible domino effect, one thing leads to another, until the big vase goes flying. CRASH! The boy tries to fix the vase but it comes out all wrong.When Grandma comes home, her horror swiftly turns to understanding when she sees how distraught her grandson is. She gives him the biggest hug she's given him for a long long time. 'You can break a vase',

A delightfully imaginative picture book that is both a fun read-aloud and also a great way to engage children in conversations about managing emotions.Welcome to the Grand Hotel of Feelings, where all kinds of feelings come and stay. Every guest has unique needs. Anger, for example, is very loud and needs plenty of space to scream and shout. Sadness speaks in a small voice and occasionally floods the bathroom. Gratitude likes wandering about in nature; you never know when she might come and sit by your side. Some feelings are big and some are small, some are fun and some are tricky, but no feeling is ever turned away. At the Grand Hotel of Feelings, there is room for everyone!

It's Betty's sixth birthday! There will be games and pizza-making and cake. Can you help Betty have the best party ever?Betty is turning six today. She’s going to have an amazing party, but which of her incredible outfits should she wear? And where has she put her glasses?This is a delightful, interactive, read-aloud picturebook, in which young readers are asked to find, choose, count, discuss and otherwise engage with the silly, hyper-detailed illustrations of party games, dance competitions, pizza-making and goody bags.Some unexpected narrative twists and turns pack each page with lols that will delight young readers and their grown-ups alike.

When you step outside the world you know, adventure blossoms!A flower grows in a garden. The other flowers are happy with the same fence, the same sky, but Little Flower longs for something new. He wants to see the world. So, the gardener pops him in a pot and takes him on an adventure. The flower travels far and wide, feeling the rush of the sea and the wind, discovering new soils and new horizons. The world is more wonderful than he could ever have imagined. When he returns home, he tells his friends about his adventures, and next time, they all come along.This gorgeous, sweet and laugh-out-loud story from New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Philippa Rice is a joyful antidote to digital fatigue and restless scrolling. It’s a vibrant reminder that the world is still full of wonder -- if only we open ourselves to new feelings, new places and new adventures.

You can’t always get what you want…. unless you have a magic wand!“I WANT!” shouts Baby.“Do you want this rice cake?” asks Witch.“I WANT COOOOKIIIEEE!” Baby screams.With a sigh, Witch waves her wand and conjures a cookie. But Baby’s wants don’t stop there. He demands a balloon, a ball… and then the wand itself.Once armed with magic, Baby’s demands spiral out of control: Witch ends up teetering on a tiger, a dinosaur, a pirate ship, a fire engine, an elephant and a castle. But still, Baby isn’t satisfied. He wants the clouds. The moon. The stars. And unless Witch reclaims that wand, she may never get what she wants again.I Want is a gloriously hilarious caper wrapped around a sharp truth: the endless appetites of toddlers and the impossible balance between giving in and holding firm. Written in punchy comic-book dialogue and brought to life with Charlotte Ager’s warm, sketchy lines, this book will delight children and strike a knowing chord with every parent.

It is good to have an end to journey toward; but, as Bear learns, it is the journey that matters in the end.'A sensitive script, touches of humor, and a captivating design combine for an excursion readers will want to repeat.' - Kirkus Starred Review'Children will ponder decision-making, choices, goals and the meaning of life in this thought-provoking narrative journey into the importance of friendship and trust.' - School Reading ListBear wakes up after his long winter's sleep and joins his friend, Butterfly, on a journey. 'Where are we going?' asks Bear. 'All journeys have secret destinations', says Butterfly. As they travel through forest, over hill and across a great river, Butterfly offers her wisdom about hardships, facing one's fears and living in the moment. Bear's natural impatience gradually softens into acceptance of the world around him.As the seasons change, the friends find themselves once more in front of Bear's cave. Landscapes look different with different eyes and the

"Today I am going to paint a portrait. It is a portrait of someone very important. That someone is ME (it is a self-portrait).All famous artists paint pictures of themselves, and I am a famous artist. Or at least I will be when I've finished my portrait." Pippin is painting his self-portrait, but his friends think he's got a lot to learn about painting. They take him to see Angelique's portrait, which takes inspiration from Cubism, Kwame's portrait, which is inspired by the work of Chris Ofili, Hina's portrait, which draws from the work of Yayoi Kusama, and Franklin and Aaliya's portrait, which is a colour field painting in the style of Mark Rothko.Pippin is feeling very deflated, but his little friend Minky helps him to dig deep and find the artist inside himself. This is a laugh-out-loud story of artistic expression, told in direct speech and adorable comic-book style illustrations by Charlotte Mei. Packed with information about famous artists, their approaches and their mediums, the

A big, boisterous activity book for football-crazed kids all over the world. Draw, colour and customise your way through the world of football. Design your own uniforms, badges and boots for your fant

Alma is curating an exhibition at the Museum of Shapes. Learn all about the shapes that make up our world and help her put the exhibition together!Welcome to the Museum of Shapes. Alma is the curator of the museum. She decides which shapes should go where. Triangles have three sides and three angles. Can you help Alma find all the triangles on the shelf? Alma's favourite shape is a circle. All the points on the edge of a circle are the same distance from its centre. Not all shapes are geometric; some are wiggly and messy. Can you make a wiggly line with your body?This is an engaging and informative book about the shapes that make up our world. The narrative framework is complemented by interactive texts and gorgeous, minimalist illustration by New York Times Best Illustrated award winner, Sven Volker. Geometry has never been this mesmerising!

Alan and Betram are next-door neighbours. They are also best friends. They are also very, very different to one another. Bertram is extremely neat, and Alan is wildly messy. When Bertram gets a cat, c

Dex is a Staffie with an unruly tail. All the other members of Dex’s family are tough as nails, but Dex is cut from a different cloth. He likes to chat and play, and when he does, his tail wags wildly

Louis is a young street magician. He is setting up for his show but he can't find his rabbit anywhere. He looks inside his hat but finds only a bouquet of flowers, which is caught by a a passing woman as he throws it away in disgust.He looks under his cups, spilling out dozens of balls, which are pounced upon by a group of kids. An endless string of scarves comes out of his sleeve and is wrapped around the neck of a posh lady.... With each trick, his audience grows, and unbeknownst to Louis, his show is unfolding brilliantly...But WHERE could that pesky rabbit be hiding??? Finally, Louis looks in his bag.... climbs in it.... and disappears.Now the rabbit AND Louis are missing! The audience hold their breaths until, POOF! Louis appears on the table in a puff of smoke. They erupt in a roar of applause. Louis, bemused, notices them for the first time.He takes off his cap to take a bow. The rabbit is sitting on his head. This is funny but also empowering story about a child, unaware of his

當壞情緒從早上跟著我們一路到晚上，怎麼辦？Gory Rory的每一個小挫折都像火苗一樣越燒越旺，直到他終於爆發。這本故事幽默又溫柔，幫助孩子理解「情緒沒關係」，更重要的是：有人願意抱抱你、陪你一起好起來。非常適合親子共讀，引導孩子認識自己的情緒，也懂得接住別人的難過。畫風充滿動感。Gory Rory is having a TERRIBLE day, and the LAST thing he needs is a KISS.Everything is going wrong for Gory Rory Fangface. First, he ran out of cereal and then his favourite jumper was in the wash and then it rained on the way to school. Does Gory Rory need a kiss?No, he most certainly DOESN'T.The day gets progressively worse; he's forgotten his homework, it's egg salad for lunch, and then mum is late for pick-up. A kiss perhaps?NO WAY. On the way home it rains again, there's homework to finish and the internet is down. Gory Rory has reached the end of his tether - it really has been the WORST DAY EVER. But sometimes... just sometimes... when you really really need them... kisses can make it all better.A heartwarming story about the power of affection to lighten up even the darkest of days.Quotes/Reviews'Written by the brilliant Ziggy Hanaor, thi

If Creature is not a potato, what could they possibly be???'I am a potato', says Creature. 'No, you're not,' says Dog. 'Do you grow underground? Do you have lots of eyes? No? Then you're not a potato.' 'Then WHAT AM I?' wails Creature. Cat comes along. 'Do you breathe air? Do you eat and poo? Do you move around? You are an animal!' But what kind of animal are they? As their identity crisis continues, more animals join the conversation, asking questions and narrowing down the possiblities until they eventually work out the answer.This is a silly, delightful book that nonetheless teaches an important lesson about using the scientific method to draw conclusions by observing, asking questions and eliminating possibilities. Vividly brought to life in Elliot Kruszynski's punchy, graphic illustrations, taxonomy has never been this fun.

A fab little book this, and another brilliant title in Cicada's increasingly essential early years non-fic range. -- Read It, Daddy! Underground is a book with a simple premise but considerable potent

Shortlisted for the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize 2020 and the UKLA Book Awards 2021. Long-listed for the School Library Association Information Book Award 2020. 'Helping to educate the futu

這一刻，你正在讀書，某處的鯨魚正在海底歌唱，小老鼠在晨光中醒來，蜜蜂在採花粉，小嬰兒正進入夢鄉。《At This Very Moment》以詩意的語句和溫柔節奏，引導孩子靜下來，感受當下，也想像世界正同時發生著無數微小又壯麗的故事。畫風簡潔而富韻律，是一本安靜卻充滿生命力的繪本，適合睡前共讀，也適合當作初次認識「此時此刻」與自然節奏的啟蒙書。A book about all living things, including you and me, at this very moment.Short-listed for the 2022 Queen's Knickers AwardsHave you ever stopped to think about what is happening at this very moment in time? In this poetic book about the present moment, Matthew Hodson explores what is happening in the natural world, at this very moment in time.Praise for At This Very Moment''Soothing, rhythmic, often repetitive words and distinctive illustrations make this a lovely, quiet book that radiates calm''. -- Kirkus''Matthew Hudson has created something quite unique for a class library. A book that, by its very nature, is a chance to be still, connect and relax''. -- Just Imagine''Told with simplicity and a variety of landscapes, this is an enchanting story''. -- My Shelves Are Full''A lullaby of a book''. -- The Literacy Tre

"Draw Me a House" is a playbook for budding architects and anyone interested in the built environment. Illustrated by Thibaud Herem, it celebrates the primary delights of architecture, inviting people

Playing With Food is an inspiring activity book that invites children to engage with all aspects of food how it is grown, prepared, cooked and presented. Vibrant illustrations by Louise Lockhart invit

A fresh new take on the alphabet book format, DIY ABC invites young readers to engage with each letter by drawing, cutting and pasting or colouring in a related image. For example: A is for ant... dra

What kid hasn't gazed longingly at doe-eyed cocker spaniels and bouncy little terriers, dreaming of the day their parents finally consent to get them that longed-for puppy?Adopt-A-Dog is a book that i