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?

The Young Reading series is designed to encourage independent reading and covers a range of subject matter, including the retelling of children's classics, fairytales and a wide variety of narrative non-fiction. Ages 5+.

Designed for young children who are just beginning to read alone and are looking for lively stories to tackle. Colurful pictures combine with narrative text written to encourage reading skills for developing and emergent readers.

Have you ever wondered what happens in the zoo at night? Well, the answer, in this zoo anyway, is that all the animals create a hullabaloo - playing music, dancing, singing and generally having a noisy good time. Zanna Davidson's rompingly rhythmic story, with lots of phonic repetition, is a joy to read aloud and to listen to.

A young girl takes the reader through her 'no-money day' in this gentle and pertinent perspective of life below the poverty line. An essential book to help develop empathy in young readers from the prize-winning creator of `My Name is Not Refugee'.

Il piccolo orsetto ha tanto sonno, e non riesce ad abbandonare il letto nemmeno quando la mamma prova a svegliarlo! Una dolce storia quotidiana ambientata nel magico mondo dei sogni. Età di lettura: da 3 anni.

THUMP THUMP. The Red Dread is on the loose and Shrew and the other animals are afraid... Witty, lively and gently thought-provoking, this debut picture book from inky genius Tom Morgan-Jones about a group of animals and the unseen monster in their midst will have readers laughing out loud.

Take a virtual tour of London in this original picture book based on the classic English rhyme, which allegedly dates back to Tudor times. This version is set in the modern day, with pussy cat touring some of the most capital's most iconic sites including the Tower of London and Trafalgar Square, as well as Buckingham Palace.

Toby Town Mouse loves to live the high-life, while his cousin Pipin prefers a quainter, quieter life. When the cousins visit each other's houses, they come to realise that different tastes are not necessarily a bad thing. A delightful retelling of the classic fable following two friends as they discover that there's no place like home.

Dive into the enchanting depths of 'Under the Sea,' a captivating book written by the talented Anna Milbourne. Published in 2012 by Usborne Publishing Ltd, this book takes you on a mesmerizing journey beneath the ocean waves. As a part of the children's literature genre, it opens up a world of aquatic wonder and marine life that is sure to fascinate young readers. Milbourne's engaging writing style beautifully captures the mystery and allure of the ocean, making it a must-read for any young explorer. Usborne Publishing Ltd, renowned for their engaging children's books, once again delivers a delightful and educational read with 'Under the Sea.'

The story of the wooden puppet that wants to be a real boy is brought to life in this classic picture book with stunning illustrations and simple text.

Pipkin the smallest penguin is always asking questions, but what he wants to know most of all is how big is a million? This picture book helps children understand the concept of big numbers. It also includes a fold-out poster that shows Pipkin looking at the sky, printed with exactly one million stars.

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.