Books in the Picture Books series

That turnip's ready," said the farmer, one morning. But he can't pull it out of the ground. Soon he has a string of helpers but the turnip just won't budge. How big can this turnip be?

Oh Granny, what big ears you have! says Little Red Riding Hood. "All the better to hear you with." snaps back the wolf. Enjoy finding out how Little Red Riding Hood outwits the wolf, in this quirky retelling of the classic fairy tale.

A touching, timely and tender exploration of refuge and migration for the youngest readers, this picture book offers a moving insight into the real journeys being made by children today.Winner of the Klaus Flugge Prize 2018.

Jack and his mother are so poor that they don't have anything to eat. Their hope is fading, until Jack meets a strange little man with a handful of magic beans. But what will be the price that Jack must pay? This classic fairytale is retold for young children and illustrated throughout with the bright artwork of Lorena Alvarez.

Once, when the world was new, Camel had no hump. This is the tale of how that changed. A charming retelling of one of Rudyard Kipling's beloved Just So Stories, specially written for children who are learning to read and beautifully illustrated by John Joven. With puzzles and answers at the back of the book.

The much-loved Christmas poem is brought to life in this beautiful 30-piece jigsaw and picture book set, charmingly illustrated by John Joven. Presented in a sturdy, attractive box, this is a delightful way for children to discover the festive classic. The large jigsaw pieces are suitable for little hands and the completed puzzle measures 35x35cm.

Join the Owl and the Pussy Cat on a magical adventure as they go to sea in a beautiful pea green boat. Edward Lear's much-loved nonsense rhyme is wonderfully brought to life by Victoria Ball's charming illustration.

Part of the "First Reading" series, this title is intended for children who are beginning to read by themselves. Featuring illustrations, it helps them build their burgeoning reading skills.

A beautiful picture book about the wonder of a summer's day, and all the things to discover. Follows two children on a sunny day as they run through a field of sunflowers, watch bees busy making honey and listen to crickets playing creaky tunes in the long, dry grass.

Introduces young children to the vastness of the universe, how far away the moon is, what gravity is and the concept of space travel through a story about an imaginative little girl. Combining full colour illustrations with NASA photographs from the surface of the moon, this picture book takes young children on a journey into outer space.

An attractive retelling of Lewis Carroll's story with evocative illustrations, written as part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme for readers growing in confidence.

Part of the "Usborne Picture Books" series, this title lets young children follow the imaginative adventures of a little boy who is whisked back in time as he plays in the ruins of a castle, only to find himself transported to the hustle and bustle of the building in its heyday.

A picture book following a crew of not-so-scary pirates across the high seas. It lets children follow the story as the swashbuckling pirates sail through a swirling storm, sing sea shanties and tally up their twinkling treasure.