Carrot is an orange puppy—who is as orange as a ? carrot! Not everybody loves an orange puppy. But when a girl named Carrie decides to adopt Carrot, Carrot discovers that she may be the luckiest orange puppy in the world.
Patience pays off for Gus in this sweet and simple story. Spring is here, and Gus patiently waits for his plant to grow. He digs and plants and waters and waits...and waits. Will his hard work be rewarded? The simple text features only a few easy-to-read words per page enhanced with delightfully humorous pictures by the illustrator of the best-selling Froggy series. This story also introduces t…
Say goodnight to the sleepy creatures of the forest! Learn about each animal as you explore burrows, tiptoe along riverbanks and climb to treetops. This beautiful book combines facts and fun, with a gentle rhyming text that's perfect for bedtime.
This simple, informative book tells the life story of beans - from the stalk to the plate. See beans on racks and beans in trucks. Follow their fascinating journey - and beans on toast will never be quite the same again!
It is Widi's birthday and Grandma comes to her granddaughter's house to bake a special cake for her. But wait... Grandma is preparing rice, coconut, palm sugar...and banana leaves? What are all these for? will Grandma really be able to make Widi's birthday cake?,
Bertie likes making smells. When he trumps it makes his mum cross, embarrasses his dad, upsets his gran and offends his sister. But they all have a secret - and Bertie knows it! Sequel to the bestselling Dirty Bertie, this hilarious book and its naughty noises will have little ones in stitches. A brilliantly funny bedtime story, jam-packed with parp-tastic humour.
Rooster's Off to See the World is a captivating picture book from Eric Carle, author-illustrator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, which teaches young children basic numeracy through a delightful story about an adventurous rooster. One fine morning, a rooster decided he wanted to travel. Along the way, he is joined by two cats, three frogs, four turtles and five fish, all eager to see the w…
A classic picture book by Eric Carle - The Tiny Seed. When the tiny seed is blown away from its parent plant, it travels a very long way - over seas, deserts and mountains. The tiny seed survives the hazards of the journey and finally falls onto fertile earth. It grows and grows, becoming the tallest, biggest flower for miles around. Then one day the wind blows and thousands of the flower's …
Joyously colored animals, riding on a train to the zoo, offer youngsters a first introduction to numbers, number sets, addition and counting in this paperback reissue of Eric Carle's first picture book. A gatefold spread at the back of the book, featuring the whole wonderful animal train, adds to the fun!
The foolish tortoise wants to move faster, so he decides to leave his heavy shall behind. But then he is too scared to walk anywhere! After some scary encounters, he retraced his steps, climbs back into his home, and bids the world a cheerful "Good night."
In the light of the moon a little egg lay on a leaf. One Sunday morning the warm sun came up and—pop!—out of the egg came a tiny and very hungry caterpillar. So begins the journey of Eric Carle’s most beloved storybook character. Follow along as one of nature’s loveliest marvels eats his way through an amazing variety of foods as he prepares to grow into a beautiful butterfly! Child…
When a best friend moves away, it can be painful for the child who is left behind. But the spunky boy in this upbeat story makes up his mind to find his missing playmate. Friends tells a story alive with love, perseverance, and hope, all brightened with the vibrant, unmistakable art of Eric Carle.
When Milo's knowing nose finds a scent it likes, nothing will stop it. Nose to the ground, Milo is led anywhere and everywhere- out the door, through the park, up a skyscraper, and even to outer space! But will Milo's nose ever lead him home? Follow Milo the dog as he follows his NOSE in this funny yet sweet rhyme illustrated by artist Barroux.
Perfect for reading aloud and full of deliciously vibrant artwork, the story of Heidi the Hen's birthday is told as a lively twist on two well-loved tales: The Gingerbread Man and The Little Red Hen When Heidi the Hen bakes a tasty birthday cake, she's in for a BIG surprise! Suddenly, the cake jumps down from the table, races out of the door, and disappears down the street. Soon the whole to…
Freddie is desperate for a pet, so when he rescues Bessie-Belle and she offers to grant his wishes he knows just what to ask for. The only problem is that Bessie-Belle can't hear very well, and Freddie tends to mumble. Whatever can they do? Luckily the Fairy Queen is on hand to explain . . . Illustrated by Karen George, Freddie and the Fairy is a delightful tale full of Julia Donaldson's tra…
osie's Hat isn't just any old hat. When a gust of wind sweeps it off her head, it goes off on a whole hatful of adventures! It becomes a toy for a dog, a hiding-place for a mouse, a frisbee for some children and even a nest for some birds. Surely poor Rosie will never find her hat again . . . or will she?rnrnThis satisfyingly circular tale from Julia Donaldson, the author of The Gruffalo is pac…
The witch and her cat are happily flying through the sky on a broomstick when the wind picks up and blows away the witch's hat, then her bow, and then her wand! Luckily, three helpful animals find the missing items, and all they want in return is a ride on the broom. But is there room on the broom for so many friends? And when disaster strikes, will they be able to save the witch from a hungry …