A story of friendship, trust, love and loss: a young prince with poor health cannot be exposed to sunlight or fresh air, so a painter is commissioned to paint the world he cannot know onto t... read more
Bean and his grandmother set out for the beach on a grey, blustery day, and have a whale of a time - seabirds, dogs, sand, pink cheeks, cosiness. A gentle, companionable picturebook, told in... read more
Beautifully designed and illustrated, large format. Informative and somewhat interactive; enlivens the imagination. The planets, asteroids, comets... For ages 8-11.
Delicious book for small people in which the delightful Miffy goes to look at Vermeer's paintings. Published in collaboration with the Rijksmuseum, and to coincide with their Vermeer exhibit... read more
A playful detective story about Shenanigan Swift who, contrary to family custom, does not wish to live up to her name. Contains an Aunt Schadenfreude - almost as good with Joan Aiken's magni... read more
Like all well-loved nursery creatures, Teddy has lost one of his button eyes. Surely it's somewhere in the garden? A charming picture book from Japan for ages 4-6.
A little girl has a pet cloud, which she takes for walks and waters carefully. It's getting bigger and bigger... Another delightful and imaginative picture book from the Fan brothers, whose ... read more
A picture book set in the circus of the von Trapeze family, complete with a fire-breathing grandmother and parents who - in a dash of romance worthy of Morticia and Gomez Addams - dance blin... read more
An Arctic hare inherits a fortune from a Venetian nun with a taste for very, very fast cars. This is a most frabjous tale, for ages 5-9 - or for older children too as long as they have not l... read more
Imaginative fantasy about a world in which immensely powerful trees are a source of gifts to those living nearby. But - of course - this peaceful balance is menaced and breathless adventure ... read more
Esiri has produced several fine poetry anthologies but this is her first for children. A good mix of traditional and modern, and brought alive by Faccini's delightful illustrations. Ages 3-6... read more
We are very fond of the blue-haired, feisty, funny Hilda: here are books 5 and 6 in this series of graphic novels, in one volume. (Hilda and the Stone Forest and Hilda and the Mountain King)... read more
An optimistic account of a successful tiger conservation programme in India: good non-fiction with many gorgeous illustrations. Large format, much information. Ages 7-9.
The perennial cry is uttered here by a bear travelling with a butterfly through the seasons back to the winter cave. Gently philosophical, for ages 4-6.
Charming tale of an architect-mouse whose designs for her friends - Owl, Mole, Caterpillar etc - are the ne plus ultra of imagination and comfort. First published in 1981, this is a happy re... read more
A starling shares his happiness at the beauty of the world with the owl, the woodpecker, etc - the kingfisher's reply is in mirror-writing, reflected in the water. Strong lino-cut illustrat... read more
Can something be present that cannot be seen? The answer is an unequivocal yes: in this case, Ludwig insists there is a blue pachyderm in his bedroom. Great fun for budding bedtime Socratics... read more