Books in the Picture Books series

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.

Everyone wants to catch the Gingerbread Man, but hes just too fast for them. Until he reaches a river, and meets a suspiciously helpful fox. With lively text and enchanting illustrations, this fresh new version of the classic tale is a book to treasure.

The classic story by L. Frank Baum, retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. When Dorothy is whizzed to Oz in a tornado, she lands in a place where nothing is quite as it seems. Can she find the Wizard, defeat the Wicked Witch of the West, and be granted her wish to return to Kansas?

Naughty Goldilocks sneaks into the bears' house and eats all their porridge, breaks their furniture and sleeps in their beds. She is in for a surprise when the bears return home... Simply written in lively, flowing text, Usborne First Reading books are designed to capture the imagination and build the confidence of beginner readers. This book includes audio and links to downloadable worksheets and teacher's notes. "e;Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme."e; - Julia Eccleshare

A delightful picture book about a wonderfully wet walk. Simple text and colourful illustrations introduce the science of rain to very young children. This is a highly illustrated ebook that can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet.

Down by the riverbank, Mole, Ratty, Badger and Toad are about to begin their adventures. Join in the fun with this beautifully illustrated retelling of Kenneth Grahame's classic tale. This is a highly illustrated ebook that can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet.

A lonely young prince wants to get married, but how can he find a real princess? This stunningly illustrated version of Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairy tale is specially written for children who are just beginning to read, and features simple text and beautiful illustrations by Lorena Alvarez on every page.

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.

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.

A picture book version of the classic fairy tale. When Goldilocks stumbles upon an empty cottage with three bowls of porridge laid out for breakfast, she sits down to find one that's just right. Little does she know that the porridge belongs to three bears who are on their way home. Featuring colourful illustrations by Lorena Alvarez.

Everyone knows the story of farmer Macdonald and the multitude of noisy animals who live in his farm, quacking, mooing and neighing as they go about their business. In this picture book, the tale is brought to life with rich, colourful illustrations.

A rollicking romp filled with thrills, chills and laughter - Wolfman has escaped! Part of Barrington Stoke's picture book range for all the family, with easy-read font.

A mouse knight takes a leaf from the Borrowers' book in this stunning Pixar-esque picture book from international bestselling author Cornelia Funke and Monica Armino.

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.

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.