Children's Fiction

There's a hullabaloo at the seaside when a toddler takes his friends on a stroll to the end of the pier. There are buzzing bees, bicycle bells and a whole beachful of noisy fun. Even the smallest toddler will enjoy the wonderfully silly sounds in this...

Join everybody's favourite flat boy for another magical adventure - It's Jeff Brown's Flat Stanley. The Great Egyptian Grave Robbery Flat Stanley is back! Ever since Stanley was flattened by a bulletin board, there are places he can...

A full-colour short story taken from the world of the Magic Faraway Tree. Perfect for new readers. Discover the magic!It's Beth's birthday, so everyone is delighted when the Land of Birthdays arrives at the top of the Faraway Tree. It's time for the...

A fabulously funny take on a classic story from two giants of children's books! Goldilocks and her little dog are off on an adventure, looking for that house again - the one with the chairs, the porridge and beds. The sound of the sea calls to...

In this My First I Can Read!, meet best friends Big Dog and Little Dog, who stick together through thick and thin! Created by Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man and Captain Underpants.Join Big Dog and Little Dog in their first adventure. As any good dog...

Uncover the stories from one of the greatest-novelists of all time in this beautiful anthology of tales from Charles Dickens, rewritten and adapted in an accessible way for children. This book introduces children to eight of Dickens' greatest works,...

Topsy and Tim find fun and adventure in the real world. Their engaging stories are reassuring for young children having first experiences of their own. In Topsy and Tim: Safety First, the children learn about all kinds of things about safety, including...

Festive Story Inspired By Milne's Classic Stories About The Nation's Favourite Bear A pocket-sized, beautifully illustrated warming winter tale for fans of Winnie-the-Pooh, the Best Bear in All The World. It wouldn't be Christmas...

Join all of your favourite In the Night Garden characters in this gorgeous big box of little books. The sturdy box fits perfectly around a set of nine chunky little board books. Featuring all the best-loved Night Garden characters, this is the ideal gift...

A heart-warming picture book about the love between siblings, featuring shimmering gold foil on every page! Whether they're adventuring in the forest, sharing berries, or wishing on shooting stars, there's nothing this little raccoon cub loves more than...

A long-awaited sequel to the hugely popular book Sleepovers!Daisy's worst ever enemy Chloe is desperate to win back her friends so she announces she's going to have THE BEST SLEEPOVER IN THE WORLD. Chloe's party is going to have a swim in a luxury pool,...

Elmer is enjoying his walk: smelling the flowers, watching the clouds, listening to the waterfall. But each time he points out one of these lovely things to the other animals, they say they don't have time to stop. They're far too busy. Luckily Wilbur...

Geronimo Stilton: respected journalist, family mouse ... well-seasoned traveller? No thank you! But when Geronimo's sister Thea finds a mysterious map of a secret treasure on a faraway island, Geronimo just can't say no. Before long, Geronimo and his...

Twilight tempted the imagination . . . New Moon made readers thirsty for more . . . Eclipse turned the saga into a worldwide phenomenon . . . And now - the book that everyone has been waiting for . . . Breaking Dawn.In the much anticipated fourth book in...

Follow the imaginative adventures of a little boy who is whisked back in time as he plays in the ruins of a castle. Benji Davies' delightful illustrations evoke all the magic and wonder of life in an historic castle in its heyday - complete with jousts,...

A fun-filled drawing and colouring book based on the bestselling preschool classic, Dear Zoo, packed full of easy and engaging things to draw and colour.Toddlers will be busy for hours with this fun activity book, packed full of drawing and colouring...

From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps _______________ Ideal for readers aged 7+ Every day, hapless hopefuls travel to dirty and dangerous...

In this evocative wordless book, internationally acclaimed artist Suzy Lee tells the story of a little girl's day at the beach. Stunning in their simplicity, Lee's illustrations, in just two shades of watercolour, create a vibrant story full of joy and...

The magical Peter Pan comes to the night nursery of the Darling children, Wendy, John and Michael. He teaches them to fly, then takes them through the sky to Never-Never Land, where they find Red Indians, wolves, Mermaids and... Pirates. The leader of...

Join inventor Scooter and his alien sidekick, Fizzbee, on their third adventure! For the first time ever, Scooter has NO ideas. How on earth can they save the jam factory from a slimy slug invasion?Scooter, Fizzbee and Cat have turned McLays jam factory...

Crack out the crayons, Gromit lad, and get colouring with this inventive new colouring book! Wallace, inventor extraordinaire, and his canine companion, Gromit, invite you to spend a grand day in, colouring in iconic scenes and classic characters from...

Iggy Peck is an architect at his very core: When he's not making houses out of food, his head is up in the clouds, dreaming of design. So he's totally blown away when Ada Twist's Aunt Bernice inherits an old house from ice-cream mogul Herbert Sherbert...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781781998335Author Brian DoylwFormat PaperbackImprint Children's PoolbegPublisher Poolbeg Press Ltd

A reassuring tale about coping with overwhelming feelings and frustration, The Stompysaurus is the latest book in the DinoFeelings series by Rachel Bright and Chris Chatterton, creators of The Worrysaurus. Now available in a chunky board book, perfect...

A glorious boarding school adventure set in Nigeria - a story of friendship, empathy and fighting for what you believe in. 'What a joyful, vibrant story! A book for the heart' EFUA TRAORE, author of Children ...

Topsy and Tim find fun and adventure in the real world. Their engaging stories are reassuring for young children having first experiences of their own. In Topsy and Tim: Meet the Police, the twins' class is visited by two Police Officers, who explain to...

Heavy Metal Badger is one of The Times Best Children's Books of 2023 An empowering rock anthem, from the fantastically-funny Duncan Beedie, celebrating identity and self-expression. Badger is ready to ROCK! The music inside him is ready to burst...

Wolf Thinks of Others offers a gentle introduction to the concept of empathy and thinking of others for young children.This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the concept of empathy and thinking about other people...

An award-winning picture book favourite about a lonely little beaver in need of a friend.Shortlisted for the Children's Book Award, this is the much-loved story of Little Beaver, who lives all alone by the edge of a pond. He doesn't have a friend in the...

What does a giant's foot feel like? How about a rotten egg, or a bumpy crocodile?Find out in this book that's full of the most REVOLTING things to touch and feel!From slippery snails to bushy beards, this book is full of the most REVOLTING things to...

Join Dusty the dog as he wanders around town in search of adventure. There are plenty of shops to visit, but where will Dusty end up? Find out in this cute board book with chunky peek-through flaps. About the AuthorZoe has always loved the warmth and...

Get ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. Everyone in Fairyland is preparing for the Fairy Olympics, but Jack Frost and his goblins have stolen the magic sporty items so they can win...

Celebrate Valentine's Day - and love - with the number 1 bestselling Crayons! Love is yellow and orange.Because love is sunny and warm. Discover all the bright colours and subtle shades of love with this charming new book, featuring...

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the miniature world of the mice of Brambly Hedge! It was the middle of winter and very, very cold. The mice of Brambly Hedge forecasted snow. And they were right. In the...

This classic Usborne book has been enjoyed by three generations since its first publication in 1975. It has now been completely reillustrated by the original artist, Colin King, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Usborne Publishing. Anyone who...

When Janie's neighbour Mrs Tolen goes into hospital with a broken hip, it looks as though she will have to move out of her old caravan and into a house. Janie is desperate to help, but all seems lost until her school visits a local recycling plant. All...

The magical next book of the bestselling Abrams Block Book series! Disney's classic animated films come to life in the latest title in the Abrams Block Book series! Each magical spread showcases beloved characters and unforgettable moments every...

Myth meets history in a blockbuster retelling of the Persian Wars from multi-award-winning author of Rubicon and Persian Fire Tom Holland, lavishly illustrated by Jason Cockcroft."The Persians are coming..." Hearing these words, Gorgo of Sparta is...

Peppa loves counting! Count 1,2,3 with Peppa Pig! With simple text and colourful pictures this chunky board book is perfect for little hands learning to count at home! Look out for more Peppa Pig early learning books from Ladybird including: ABC with...

Preschoolers will love discovering fun facts about their body in My First Body Book from Campbell Books. With acetate windows that show through to your bones, heart, lungs and more, plus pull-tabs for different processes such as digestion and how your...