Stories & Tales

Is this a plum? NO - IT'S A BUM! Is this a snake? NO - IT'S A CAKE! Is this a goose? NO - IT'S A MOOSE! Discover this deliciously playful, interactive treasure trove of visual tricks and rhyming reveals - a laugh-out-loud picture...

From the award-winning Kes Gray and the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, Jim Field, comes an hilarious rhyming tale about a frog who discovers that all animals have their special places to sit!Cats sit on mats, hares sit on chairs, mules sit...

Amazing Paddington Stories brings together three much-loved adventures featuring Paddington Bear, the accident-prone bear from Darkest Peru. In these entertaining stories, Paddington visits hospital, enjoys an exciting day at the circus and tries his luck at a sporting event. Full of gentle humour, mishaps...

Join a family on an exciting bear hunt as they journey through tall grass, a rushing river, squelchy mud, a dark forest and a snowy landscape. With its memorable repeated phrases, playful rhythm and lively illustrations, this much-loved picture book invites young children to...

Number One bestseller Giraffes Can't Dance from author Giles Andreae has been delighting children for over 15 years. Gerald the tall giraffe would love to join in with the other animals at the Jungle Dance, but everyone knows that giraffes can't dance . ....

The thrilling tale of a tiny snail and a great big grey-blue humpback whale . . ."How I long to sail!" said the tiny snail. One little snail longs to see the world and hitches a lift on the tail of an enormous whale....

A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood. A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good. Walk further into the deep dark wood, and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with an owl, a snake...

Gruffalo Granny is the first new Gruffalo story from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler in over 20 years. The story follows the Gruffalo's daughter as she prepares for a visit from her Gruffalo Granny, bringing readers back into the Deep Dark Wood for a...

Bluey and Bingo are drawing Father's Day cards for Dad. Bluey wants hers to be perfect but soon realises perfect is tough. It's a good thing Bluey is tough! A gorgeous picture book about how sometimes perfect doesn't have to be . . ....

Lift the flaps to join in the fun at the seaside with Frog's Day Out, a story in the bestselling Tales from Acorn Wood preschool series by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.All aboard for a fun day at the seaside!...

Join Paddington Bear on four hilarious adventures around London in this delightful story treasury. This collection brings together Paddington at the Zoo, Paddington at the Palace, Paddington and the Marmalade Maze, and Paddington and the Grand Tour. From visits to famous London landmarks to...

Experience the Cat in the Hat as never before in this exciting story based on the brand-new movie from Warner Bros. Pictures and Dr. Seuss Enterprises. When Gabby and Sebastian are struggling with their move to a new town, the Cat in the Hat...

Join the Gruffalo's Child for a BIG adventure in this clever rhyming sequel to much-loved modern classic, The Gruffalo, from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.One wild and windy night the Gruffalo's Child disobeys her father's warnings and ventures out into...

Peter Rabbit is a very mischievous rabbit indeed and when his mother goes out for the day, he slips under the gate and straight into Mr McGregor’s vegetable patch. Peter might be a cunning little rabbit but he finds that there is more waiting...

Tog dreams of becoming a Christmas elf, but life in Father Christmas’s workshop does not go exactly to plan. Between magical toys, workshop mishaps and time with the reindeer, Tog discovers that the most meaningful gifts are not always the most obvious ones. Elisa...

A hungry wolf thinks seven young goats will make an easy meal, but the children have ideas of their own. Timothy Knapman turns a familiar fairy-tale setup into a playful contest of appetite, cleverness and comic surprises. Jean Jullien’s bold illustrations bring the mischievous...

What would happen if one Adélie penguin arrived at your front door and turned out to be part of an entire colony? If I Had a Penguin imagines the funny possibilities, from trips to the seaside and waterpark to a very crowded sofa and...

Join Ms Rachel on an interactive adventure as she searches for something very special. Young readers can help open boxes, copy simple actions, sing along to nursery rhymes and new songs, and explore activities designed to encourage early learning. The book also introduces important...

Bluey and Bingo play Queens, but who will wear the crown? Bluey and Bingo are playing Queens. They take it in turns playing the queen and her royal butler and performing all their royal duties. But who will play the queen when they both...

You're never too young to meet a Gruffalo! Lift the soft felt flaps on every page to meet all your favourite characters from the deep dark wood. With soft fabric flaps which are easy to lift and help develop fine motor skills, this felt...