Stories in Verse

Push and pull the tabs and turn the wheel in Busy Friends. Young children will love seeing two best friends share their toys, swap treats, play in the park and give each other a big hug!This bright and colourful board book with gentle rhyming text and...

'The cat himself knows and will never confess...'To celebrate Old Possum's 75th anniversary we have commissioned lively new illustrations from Rebecca Ashdown for T. S. Eliot's original book of Practical Cats. Featuring Macavity, the Mystery Cat; Mr...

Longlisted for the Yoto Carnegie Medal The Times' Best Books for Children 2021 "How quickly teenagers fall apart - and how fast they can heal. This is the hopeful message from Sita Brahmachari, a writer who mixes verse and prose to tell stories that...

Squirty Fish is the perfect waterproof book for baby's bath time!With bright and engaging illustrations of sea creatures from Kay Vincent and an inbuilt squirter, Squirty Fish makes bath time as much fun as possible for carers, parents and babies.Turn...

Busy Nativity introduces young children to the wonderful story of the First Christmas. Push, pull and turn the tabs to join Mary and Joseph on their long journey to Bethlehem, marvel as a host of angels appear and see beautiful baby Jesus in his crib.The...

This tender, rhyming Classic Board Book is a lively celebration of love.Little ones adore being independent and trying new things. But they also need Mom and Dad's reassurance and snuggles. With her spare, lyrical text, Meg Fleming captures the...

Poor Lewis hates being a puffin. His brother Harris is great at catching fish, flying and doing puffin things, but Lewis just doesn't fit in. He longs for a different life, far away from the crashing waves and tall cliffs of the Firth of Forth. But what...

Ages 3 to 6 years 'A Timber Wolf comes out from the trees, And the world all around seems to freeze.' 'Above them flies Bertie, tweeting away ... en route. About to arrive. Who caught the wolf? WE caught the wolf! Yo Peter! Thumbs up! High...

My small world is waiting, so come take my hand, I'll show you who lives in my Dinosaur Land. Come on an adventure of a lifetime through the land of the dinosaurs! Meet Europasaurus, the helpful herbivore; a whole family of Stegosaurs and many, many...

The hard-working crew of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site joins up with seven new road-building trucks to finish a BIG job: a brand-new road! The construction team is taking on their biggest challenge yet-building a brand-new superhighway! With...

Meet the Flying Doctors: Princess Pearl, Sir Gadabout and, of course, their trusty 'air ambulance', Zog the dragon, in this fabulously original sequel to the bestselling ZOG. There's much to do, as they fly...

The Rhyming Rabbit loves to make up entertaining poems, inspired by everything he sees, but the other rabbits don't appreciate his talent for rhyme. Sad and lonely, the Rhyming Rabbit sets off one starry night all on his own - will he ever find someone...

A beautiful introduction to the world of Dr. Seuss – for babies, and babies-on-the-way! An artful adaptation of and introduction to Dr. Seuss’s work, this beautiful hardback edition with matching slipcase is the perfect gift for babies, new parents, and...

Love may feel proud like a peacock, on display for the world to see . . . But it may also sing a softer song that goes unheard to those who are not listening.There are many ways that we can feel and give love. Told through a collection of beautiful...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780553538588Author Candice RansomFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Random House Books for Young ReadersPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

A moving, lyrical picture book about a shy child unlocking the power of their own voice through poetry, with the helping hand of an extra special teacher, written by multi-award winning poet and Waterstones Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho. From the...

A hugely uplifting and inspiring picture book by CBeebies sensation George Webster, collaborator Claire Taylor and bestselling illustrator Tim Budgen! If you reach for the stars, you can do anything! ...

Love is LOUD, like a peacock proudly flashing its iridescent eyes for all to see. But sometimes love sings a quieter song, soft as the evening chorus, but no less strong. There are lots of ways that we can feel loved and give love. Love Is... explore...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593465127Author Anna DewdneyPage Count 14Imprint Viking Books for Young ReadersPublisher Penguin USAWeight(grams) 184g

There once was a youngster named Chester van ChimeWho woke up one day and forgot how to rhyme.Chester loved rhyming, in poem or song.It always felt right, but today it felt...not right. VERY not right.Chester van Chime is usually the BEST at rhyming. He...

Have fun exploring Australia with Busy Kangaroo. Push, pull and slide the tabs to bring Kangaroo's adventure to life. Say hello to a smiling quokka, discover the wombats' underground burrow . . . and watch out for the crocodile! Perfect for toddlers who...

From the bestselling author and illustrator duo of The Gruffalo! Now available in an early reader format. Who's that singing on the savannah? It's the top-five ugly animals in Africa! The...

There are lots of ways that we can feel loved and give love. Love in its broadest sense.Mindful words explore themes such as self love, a parent's love for new baby, the bond between siblings, friendship, fighting for what you believe in, and missing...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781734836615Author Jodi AdamsFormat PaperbackPage Count 42Imprint Young at Heart PublishingPublisher Young at Heart PublishingWeight(grams) 216g

The laughter never ends with Oi Frog and Friends!Another brilliantly funny, rhyming read-aloud picture book, jam-packed with cute puppies and silliness.From the bestselling, multi-award-winning creators of Oi Frog!Dog is looking after some puppies. Quite...

Roald Dahl Funny Prize winning author Peter Bently's hilarious story of a GIGANTIC pair of pink frilly pants that nothing in the village can escape! Fred the Giant's off fishing today. But look! His GIANT PANTS are caught on the end of his hook! Follow...

A new edition of the classic illustrated storybook, ideal for children just beginning to read on their own. This exciting story about a procession of animals chasing a fly, is pacy and ideal for encouraging even 'non-reading' children to read...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781527223295Author Andrew DouglasFormat PaperbackPage Count 26Imprint Collingwood PublishingPublisher Collingwood PublishingWeight(grams) 86gDimensions(mm)...

Rosie Raccoon is up to no good,out and about in a grand neighbourhood . . .But she needs to watch out. The police are after her, and it's not long before she's feeling the furry arm of the law . . .An exquisitely illustrated nighttime adventure starring...

Follow loveable Bear as he visits the bakery, swimming pool and other places in his town!About the AuthorAward-winning author Stella Blackstone has written many of Barefoot's best-selling titles, including the Bear series and the Cleo the Cat series. She...

Celebrate the people who help us in Superstars: When I'm a Nurse. This entertaining board book takes children on an imaginary night shift in a hospital. Push, pull and slide the tabs to help the nurse attend to her patients one by one. Little ones will...

The Berenstain Bears go on an adventure all small children will find attractive: Small Bear watches his 'smart old Dad' escape one danger after another in THE BIG HONEY HUNT. 'I can read it all by myself' is the Beginner Books motto, and behind it is an...

A gorgeous slipcase containing two bestselling favourites from the stellar picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, creators of the What the Ladybird Heard series - the perfect gift!Join in the unicorn fun in Sugarlump and 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...

Hungry Fox has found a cardboard box - just what he needs to reach a series of tasty treats. But every time his cunning plan goes wrong. Perhaps the answer to his problem is nearer than he realizes? This charming tale with delightful illustrations by...

It's bedtime, but Winnie is wide awake... Get your young ones to sleep with book three of the incredible Dinosaur Juniors series from the creative genius behind the #DrawWithRob phenomenon and the bestselling and award-winning Blown Away! This...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781680520088Author Julia LoboPage Count 18Imprint Cottage Door PressPublisher Cottage Door PressWeight(grams) 386gDimensions(mm) 198mm * 175mm * 23mm

A splendiferous selection of Dr. Seuss images for all ages to colour! This beautiful book - featuring two colours of foil on the cover -will provide hours of creative fun for Dr Seuss fans from 7 to 107! Relax, play and colour in...

Now in board book! "An exuberant . . . ode to the fun of fashion." -Shelf Awareness This little Mary has STYLE! In this fun take on Mother Goose, fashion-forward Mary helps some of childhood's most beloved characters go glam. From the kid who lives in a...

From Aunt Annie's alligator to the colourful Zizzer-Zazzer-Zuzz, Dr. Seuss's delightful book gets a brand new look, and introduces early learners to the letters of the alphabet through an amazing array of crazy creatures. Big B, little B, what...