(Hardback)

Rickie & Henri is the heart-warming true story of an unexpected friendship between a chimpanzee and a dog.

(Hardback)

This tale of young love is retold for young readers in this lushly illustrated edition, translated by Anthea Bell. Jewel tones, sweeping lines and Zwerger's subtle sense of humour add distinction to this retelling of the bard's timeless romance. And, as a bonus, she invites the reader to imagine an alternative ending to Shakespeare's tragic tale.

(Hardback)

Based on the true story of Sadako Sasaki, who lived in Hiroshima when the atomic bomb was dropped on August 6, 1945, this book tells the story of her battle with leukemia. When Sadako hears of a Japanese legend which says that a person who folds 1000 paper cranes is granted a wish, she begins folding cranes. Her wish is simply to live.

(Hardback)

This book narrates the life and work of Saint Francis of Assisi, one of the most famous saints of Christianity.

(Hardback)

Drawn from his previously unpublished private diaries, the secret life of Santa is revealed with these festive anecdotes fromover the centuries. With thisultimate Christmas gift book filled with artwork of Father Christmas, readers will delight in the secrets and surprises, including a pop-up snowflake and festive seasonal recipes

(Hardback)

A touching, helpful story that tackles the school anxieties that so many young children face when starting kindergarten.

(Hardback)

A counting book full of numbers, words and beautiful objects to discover.

(Hardback)

The Selfish Giantwon't let the children play in his beautiful garden. But when he tries to wall it off from the world, Winter comes to stay. This enchanting story from Oscar Wilde, evocatively illustrated by renowned artist Lisbeth Zwerger, is a poignant tale of generosity you'll want to share with others.

(Hardback)

The children loved to play in the Giant's garden, but when he returned after years away, he said, What are you doing here and the children fled. This is the classic story of a giant whose gloomy outlook and self-centered ways are changed by a remarkable tiny child.

(Hardback)

Sepia the cuttlefish loves to play hide-and seek in the colourful atoll where she lives. But when a strong current drags her out into the open ocean, sheand her frightened stowaway seahorsemust try to find their way home. This is a stunning book that young ocean lovers will adore.

(Hardback)

The forest animals come from all parts of the forest, sharing their food and offering something for their Christmas celebration.

(Hardback)

Freddy really wants to swim, and the fact that sheep aren't supposed to swim doesn't seem to deter him. While the other sheep try to discourage him, Freddy dreams day and night of splashing around the pond with the ducks and fish. How will Freddy find a way to make his dreams come true

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Complete with the song lyrics, this lushly illustrated and beautifully told story explains how the popular Christmas carol 'Silent Night, Holy Night' was written and put to music.

(Hardback)

Arturo loves to look at maps and the lines where countries meet, but his mother tells him these lines are to keep people from moving freely across the land. Arturo and his mother are separated from his father and his brother by one of these lines, so Arturo dreams of flying with his brother through the open sky to the moon, free of barriers.

(Hardback)

With a mix of naturalistic and surrealistic artwork, thistranslation captures the spirit of one of Hans Christian Andersen's most famous works. Neighbuors Kai and Gerda grow up as best friends. But when Kai is swept away by the evil Snow Queen, Gerda embarks on an adventure to save Kai.

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What happens when you take a little snowball and try to make it bigger In this wordless board book, artist Giuliano Ferri uses clever die-cuts to bring humour to a charming story of what happens when the snowball of your dreams goes off course.

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Learning shapes is a lot more fun when there are surprises involved, and this die-cut board book from master artist and designer Yusuke Yonezu is full them. Squares and rectangles are everywhere, and the shapes and colours found in everyday objects come to life when the pages of the book are turned.

(Hardback)

Sweet Dreams, Bruno is a touching story of a marmot hibernating during winter and dreaming of exciting adventures with his friends.

(Hardback)

A gorgeous collection of familiar and lesser-known Grimm tales, illustrated by one of the greatest children's illustrators of our time.

(Hardback)

A beautiful reminder that Christmas is about more than just receiving gifts. It's about togetherness and community.

(Hardback)

Della and Jim love each other very much but have no money for getting Christmas gifts for one another. But when Della decides to make a great sacrifice that will give her enough money to buy the present Jim deserves, she soon discovers that that her selfless act may have been for nothing. A poignant short story by O. Henry.

(Hardback)

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How does a giraffe sleep with such an amazingly long neck In this hilarious lift-the-flap book, each idea is illustrated with great visual humour. Whether the giraffe likes sleeping this way, that way, or in some way only a child could imagine, children will love these clever variations.

(Hardback)

The Three Kings explores the Magis journey to Bethlehem to offer the new-born king gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.