Albert is a grumpy bear and he doesn’t like a lot of things. He doesn’t enjoy picnics, or fishing, and he especially loathes singing around the campfire. But there is one thing he likes a lot.

Bubble baths. The only problem is that the other animals in the forest like bubble baths too, and he can’t seem to enjoy his in peace and quiet. Albert has some cunning plans.

He puts up lots of signs, he hires the best security . . .

he even buries his bath underground. But whatever he does, other animals keep finding their way into Albert’s lovely, relaxing bubble bath. In one last desperate bid for solitude, he takes his bath to the skies.

Will one mishap too many mean that Albert might finally have to share?

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A funny, affectionate and reassuring take on the bad day blues from the bestselling creator of I Am Bat and Colin and Lee, Carrot and Pea. Seahorse is having a bad day, in a terrible week, in an awful ocean. He woke up wrong and stubbed his tail and everything is wet!So don’t tell him funny stories or give him a hug, and DEFINITELY don’t give him his favourite snacks on his special plate…Because Seahorse is furious and there is NOTHING you can do about it.

Or is there…?

Help little ones find the way out of a very bad mood with this gentle and relatable book.

Perfect for encouraging conversations about feelings!Bold, graphic and appealing artwork showing a delightful underwater world.

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From bestselling picture book maker Lucy Ruth Cummins comes an intergalactic tail of boy-meets-dog… One night, a visitor from outer space arrives in Stephen’s garden. This visitor may look like a Dalmatian, but it certainly doesn’t act like one and at first, Stephen and the visitor get off on the wrong paw. They quibble over kibble, disagree on who sleeps where, and must abandon earth dogs’ approach to bathroom breaks altogether to keep the peace. Will a shared love of bacon be a strong enough foundation for this ordinary boy and extraordinary dog to learn to live in harmony? And will Dalmartian find the true meaning of home? ?

That’s the funny thing about friendship… it unexpectedly comes from unexpected places.

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A stunning celebration of tolerance, togetherness and the power of community from the award-winning Jessica Meserve. Little Red is delighted when he discovers a beautiful tree, all to himself! But he soon realises he is not on his own – animals of all sizes visit the tree to enjoy its shade, nibble on its leaves and rest on its branches. Little Red doesn’t want to share; he’d rather set off to find a place of his own.

But after a mildly perilous altercation with a leopard, Little Red learns the value of friends who have your back. A gentle encouragement of the importance of sharing and acceptance with exquisite, detailed illustrations that are perfect for poring over.

Our Tree – Jessica Meserve – 9781838918002

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The things in life that really matter aren’t actually THINGS at all!

Big Ghost wants ALL the things! Except, do they, really? Luckily, Little Ghost is there to ask all the right questions (such as: ‘Do you want an actual octopus as a hat?’) to gently guide Big Ghost to the realisation that maybe what they really want is a friend to help them out when they get in a pickle. A gorgeous celebration of the things in life that really matter from picture book superstar, Sophy Henn.

Ideal for encouraging conversations about wanting things. Funny characters and bold, colourful artwork. Striking speech bubble design for a conversational feel!

I Want Everything – Sophie Henn – 9781398526822

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Dr. Maya Angelou’s unforgettable poem is matched with the daring art of Jean-Michel Basquiat in this powerful ode to courage.

Shadows on the wall
Noises down the hall
Life doesn’t frighten me at all

Angelou’s brave, defiant poem celebrates the courage within each of us, young and old. From the scary thought of panthers in the park to the unsettling scene of a new classroom, fearsome images are summoned and dispelled by the power of faith in ourselves.

Angelou’s strong words are matched by the bold vision of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, whose style reveals the powerful emotions and fanciful imaginings of childhood. Together, Angelou’s words and Basquiat’s paintings create a place where every child, indeed every person, may experience their own fearlessness.

This brilliant introduction to poetry and contemporary art features brief biographies of Angelou and Basquiat and an afterword from the editor, Sara Jane Boyers. A selected bibliography of Angelou’s books and a selected museum listing of Basquiat’s works open the door to further inspiration through the fine arts.

Presented as an impassioned ode to courage, the late poet Dr. Maya Angelou’s 1993 poem in this handsome anniversary edition will inspire a new generation of brave readers, no matter the challenge. Y

oung readers will be inspired by poetry, by art, and by the tremendous talent of these two legendary creators in one beautiful picture book.

Life Doesn’t Frighten Me – Maya Angelou, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Sara Jane Boyers – 9781419727481

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The first in a funny and empowering new picture book series about finding your confidence, starring the Internet’s favourite animal – the capybara.

Everybody STOPS, everybody stares . . . but Capybara’s bopping like they just don’t care!  ?

Capybara loves to dance! He rocks, he rumbas and he even Zumbas. But the other animals at the disco think a dancing capybara is simply ridiculous.

And the Lemur, the Llama, the Shrew and the Gnu are much too embarrassed to join in . . .

Can Capybara show them just how much FUN it is to dance like nobody’s watching? ?

Capybara Disco Dreams – Frances Stickley – 9781398538467

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This collection brings together all of Arnold Lobel’s engaging, warm and funny stories about Frog and Toad, and features a special foreword by Julia Donaldson. A collectable classic treasury that every child should read and own.

Julia Donaldson says “I hugely admire and envy Arnold Lobel; he is my hero”.

Once upon a time there were two good friends, a frog and a toad… From writing letters to going swimming, telling stories to finding lost buttons, Frog and Toad are always there for each other – just as best friends should be. The Frog and Toad stories from Arnold Lobel have been loved by generations.

This beautiful treasury brings together all twenty stories from Frog and Toad Are Friends, Frog and Toad All Year, Frog and Toad Together and Days With Frog and Toad.

Frog and Toad : The Complete Collection – Arnold Lobel – 9780008136222

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It celebrates love through the seasons and in every mood. From bright, blood-red sunrises to jewel-studded purples and lush, rich greens, this book encourages young readers to expand their imaginations.

Each stunning painting packs an emotional punch and is filled with details to pore over. Created by two award-winning talents, Caryl Lewis (twice winner of Wales Book of the Year) and Jill Calder (Association of Illustrators: Silver Award), this is a book you’ll want to give to anyone and everyone that you hold dear. ‘I Love You Every Colour’s warmth and considered approach provides so much with its quiet abundance’ – Nation.Cymru

I Love You Every Colour – Caryl Lewis – Illustrated by Jill Calder – 9781035010257

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A heartfelt and uplifting picture book from an exciting new talent featuring special blended family relationships and fiery dragon magic

Tom has an amazing secret – hidden under his bed is an egg. An egg that’s cracking, ready to hatch. An egg that contains . . . a dragon!When Tina and her mum come to stay with Tom and his dad, Tina and Tom strike up an instant friendship.

Tom shares his magical secret with Tina and soon the pair spend their days caring for their little dragon. They make her a bed from a shoebox lined with moss and leaves, feed her tasty morsels of sausages and pizza in special midnight feasts, climb trees together and give her lots and lots of cuddles. Soon she grows – and grows, and grows! And as they grow their dragon, Tina and Tom grow their own very special friendship too.

But then Tina’s mum decides it’s time for them to go back home. Tom and Tina’s friendship looks like it will have to come to an end. Unless their dragon can keep them together.

We Grew a Dragon – Emma Chinnery – 9781526687449

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