Synopsis: From the author of Treasure Island and Kidnapped comes a full-color children’s picture book that will become a cherished friend to boys and girls, and mothers and fathers.Inside, outside, climbing up the stairs, or jumping into bed, your shadow may be following you! He may even be one step ahead as you run down the street! Complete with a cast of the whole family, a cat, a dog, and a teddy, this story is for everyone. Little ones who are just…

Synopsis: Mercer Mayer’s Little Critter has made quite the mess in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether he’s shoving junk under the bed, cramming toys in the closet, or overstuffing drawers with clothes, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. A perfect way to teach kids about picking up after themselves!

Synopsis: A delightful collection of Aesop's Fables densely illustrated in black and white and colour plates by the humorous and delightful drawings of Nora Fry. Pook Press celebrates the great Golden Age of Illustration in children's literature. Many of the earliest children's books, particularly those dating back to the 1850s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pook Press are working to republish these classic works in high…

Synopsis: PM is a firm favourite amongst Primary Schools due to its reputation for reading success. Offering over 800 carefully levelled fiction and non-fiction books, PM builds confidence through gradual progression and step-by-step support.

Synopsis: The Chronicles of Narnia return to the silver screen in June 2008 with the eagerly awaited Prince Caspian! This edition of the classic tale comes with a dramatic movie cover image. Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy return to Narnia once more, this time to help rescue the rightful heir to the throne from his evil Uncle Miraz.

Synopsis: The Magic of Oz by L. Frank Baum - "Royal Historian of Oz". A Faithful Record of the Remarkable Adventures of Dorothy and Trot and the Wizard of Oz, together with the Cowardly Lion, the Hungry Tiger and Cap'n Bill, in their successful search for a Magical and Beautiful Birthday Present for Princess Ozma of Oz. The Magic of Oz: A Faithful Record of the Remarkable Adventures of Dorothy and Trot and the Wizard of Oz, Together with the Cowardly Lion…

Synopsis: A retelling of the tale, set in medieval Paris, of Quasimodo, the hunchbacked bellringer of Notre Dame Cathedral, and his struggles to save the beautiful gypsy dancer Esmaralda from being unjustly executed.

Synopsis: Percy Jackson, the young demi-god, is back for his second exciting adventure in the bestselling series by Rick Riordan. You can't tell by looking at me that my dad is Poseidon, God of the Sea. It's not easy being a half-blood these days. You mortals can't even see the monsters we have to fight all the time. So when a game of dodgeball turned into a death match against an ugly gang of cannibal giants, I couldn't exactly ask my gym teacher for…

Synopsis: Now a major motion picture!A true classic with a timeless message, The Story of Ferdinand has enchanted readers since it was first published in 1936. All the other bulls would run and jump and butt their heads together. But Ferdinand would rather sit and smell the flowers. And he does just that, until the day a bumblebee and some men from the Madrid bullfights give gentle Ferdinand a chance to be the most ferocious star of the corrida—and the…

Synopsis: The classic bestselling picture book Angelina and Alice is back in a beautiful, refreshed hardcover edition, making it a perfect gift for fans both new and old!Angelina and Alice love doing gymnastics together. The only difference is Alice can do perfect handstands, while Angelina can’t. When Angelina falls down, all the older children laugh—and Alice giggles, too. In the end, Angelina and Alice learn the importance of teamwork and become the…

Synopsis: A CALDECOTT HONOR BOOK • OVER 8 MILLION COPIES SOLD! The cherished childhood classic starring a fearless little girl and her eleven lovable housemates.“In an old house in ParisThat was covered with vinesLived twelve little girlsIn two straight lines.The smallest one was Madeline.”So begins the story of Madeline, a young girl living in Paris with her eleven closest friends under the care and protection of Miss Clavel. What she lacks in size,…

Synopsis: THE ICONIC #1 BESTSELLER • The all-time classic picture book starring the world’s favorite caterpillar! Generations of children have grown up on this beautifully dramatized story of a caterpillar who eats his way to becoming a butterfly.“Gorgeously illustrated, brilliantly innovative.”—The New York Times Book ReviewIn the light of the moon a little egg lay on a leaf. One Sunday morning the warm sun came up and—pop!—out of the egg came a tiny and…

Synopsis: Illus. in full color. As little Marco describes the horse and wagon he sawon Mulberry Street, they are transformed into an elephant and a band wagon witha retinue of police. "A fresh, inspiring picture-story book with an appeal tothe child's imagination."-- "Horn Book."

Synopsis: NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Introduce children to Dr. Seuss’s wonderfully witty wordplay with this classic rhyming picture book, known as “the simplest Seuss for youngest use.”HOPPOPWe like to hop.We like to hopon top of Pop.See Red and Ned and Ted and Ed in a bed. And giggle as Pat sits on a hat and on a cat and on a bat...but a cactus? Pat must NOT sit on that! Full of short, simple words and silly rhymes, the rollicking rhythm of Hop on Pop will…

Synopsis: NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Count and rhyme while exploring the zany world and words of Dr. Seuss in this classic picture book.Don’t miss the Netflix original series Dr. Seuss’s Red Fish, Blue Fish!From counting to opposites to Dr. Seuss’s signature silly rhymes, this book has everything a beginning reader needs! Meet the bumpy Wump and the singing Ying, and even the winking Yink who drinks pink ink. The silly rhymes and colorful cast of characters…

Synopsis: THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES WITH OVER 80 MILLION COPIES SOLD • Monsters definitely aren’t real, and Junie B. Jones is definitely not scared of them in the hit chapter book series that keeps kids laughing and “makes reading fun” (Dav Pikey, author of Dog Man). “Junie B. is the darling of the young-reader set.”—USA Today Meet the World’s Funniest Kindergartner—Junie B. Jones! Junie B. knows there’s no such thing as monsters. Mother…

Synopsis: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Dr. Seuss’s wonderfully wise Oh, the Places You’ll Go! is the perfect gift to celebrate all of our special milestones—from graduations to birthdays and beyond!“[A] book that has proved to be popular for graduates of all ages since it was first published.”—The New York TimesFrom soaring to high heights and seeing great sights to being left in a Lurch on a prickle-ly perch, Dr. Seuss addresses life’s ups and downs…

Synopsis: NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Join in the fun with Sam-I-Am in this iconic Dr. Seuss classic about the joy of trying new things. And don’t miss the Netflix series adaptation! I do not likegreen eggs and ham.I do not like them,Sam-I-am.With unforgettable characters and signature rhymes, Dr. Seuss’s beloved favorite has cemented its place as a children’s classic. Kids will love the terrific tongue twisters as the list of places to enjoy green eggs and ham…

Synopsis: Laura Ingalls's story begins in 1871 in a little log cabin on the edge of the Big Woods of Wisconsin. Four-year-old Laura lives in the little house with her Pa, her Ma, her sisters Mary and Carrie, and their trusty dog, Jack. Pioneer life is sometimes hard, since the family must grow or catch all their own food as they get ready for the cold winter. But it is also exciting as Laura and her folks celebrate Christmas with homemade toys and…

Synopsis: Winner of the 1995 Caldecott Medal In a night of rioting, Daniel and his mother are forced to leave their apartment for the safety of a shelter. "Diaz has not been afraid to take risks in illustrating the story with thickly textured paintings against a background of torn-paper and found-object collage. Without becoming cluttered or gimmicky, these pictures manage to capture a calamitous atmosphere that finally calms. . . . Both author and…