Here’s a collection of five very extremely good Charlie and Lola stories, all about absolutely important things like making friends, being independent and taking part in your first sports day. Full of Lauren Child’s quirky illustrations, this is a great way to show little ones that first experiences don’t have to be daunting.
When shy Jenny Cooper goes to stay with her cousin Jane Austen, she knows nothing of the world of beautiful dresses, dances, secrets, gossip and romance that Jane inhabits. But Jane is already a sharp observer of the customs of courtship, and when Jenny falls in love with the dashing Captain Thomas Williams, who better than Jane to help her win the heart of this most eligible of men? This modern tale of the world of Pride and Prejudice is sparklingly witty.
For any child who has grown up enjoying Winnie the Witch’s capers through the series of zany picture books, these first chapter books are the perfect way to keep that enjoyment going as they learn to read independently. Each title features four stories packed full of excitement and humour together with black-and-white illustrations on every page to capture a young reader’s attention and hold it to the end of the book. With out-of-control broomsticks, scary school secretaries and grumpy tooth fairies, these stories of magical mayhem will enchant any reader!
The clever people who created Peppa Pig have struck gold again with these stories set in Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom. Based on the TV programme on Nick Jr., the tales take place in a fairytale world populated by a host of charming characters. Discover what happens when Ben & Holly try to cheer up Gaston the ladybird by tidying his cave, crack the mystery of the lost egg and more in this four book set that’s full of magical fun.
The use of rhythm, rhyme and catchy repetitive verse is a great way to allow children to get in the habit of reading for pleasure. These fun poetry collections introduce a whole host of themed poems - from teachers to football - that children are sure to enjoy. Easy to memorise, fun to share or read out loud, these hilarious collections have been compiled by highly respected poets and authors and the quirky, funny poems will have children laughing out loud whilst developing a great reading habit that should last a lifetime.
This huge collection of Rainbow Magic should be greeted with cheers from young readers and their mothers alike! If you have a newly confident reader in your house, you’ll know what an insatiable appetite they have for these stories and you’ll also know how important it is to feed them with an endless supply of suitable fiction to ensure they get into the habit of reading. Rainbow Magic has a proven track record and these 42 stories tick all the right boxes. Engaging stories, broken into manageable chapters, ensure that reading is a pleasure not a pain. The gentle and familiar themes reinforce vocabulary and ensure essential reading practice to help build confidence.
Fairy books don’t get much more glittery than this! This unashamedly fairy-filled book boasts four adorable stories and each one is accompanied by a spectacular, glittery pop-up scene that will amaze and delight little girls everywhere. Glitter Fairies will make the perfect birthday gift for all those girls who can’t seem to get enough glitter, glamour and garlands!
This highly collectable story library starring Bob the Builder features all your favourite characters from the TV series in an exciting range of adventures designed to capture the imagination of small children everywhere. From building an eco-friendly community in Sunflower Valley to constructing a sports stadium, each story in this set - which is easy to divide into party bag gifts by the way - is jam-packed full of fun!
This utterly perfect collection features an assortment of greeting cards starring Charlie, Lola and friends. In the keepsake box you’ll find 12 birthday cards, 2 thank you cards and 6 blank cards, all accompanied by pretty printed envelopes. Absolutely perfect for the endless round of children’s parties that fill your diary, you might want to combine them with one of our picture book sets and be prepared for a year full of birthdays!
Elmer the patchwork elephant has long been a firm favourite of children everywhere. That’s why we’re absolutely thrilled to be featuring this bumper collection of ten paperback Elmer stories. They’re a really generous format, great for little hands and beautifully produced so that each one would make a delightful gift in its own right… give all ten as a present and your gift will be making an elephant-sized impression!