Picture Books for Children

When five-year-old orphan Heidi is sent to live in the Swiss Alps with grumpy Grandpa, the rest of the village take pity on her. But Heidi soon discovers that her grandpa is gentle and kind behind his scowl, and she loves her new life running wild in the mountains with the goats, the flowers and her best friend Peter.

One little girl dreams of being a star. But whether it's finding Mum's lost wedding ring or winning the fancy-dress prize, her big sister always shines brighter. Yet for her grandad she is a star and, as he dries her eyes and they both gaze up at the night sky, he tells a story, the story of the beginning of the world.

Beauty Cookson is no beauty. She's a plain, timid girl surrounded by super-confident, snooty girls at school. Worse than the teasing in the playground, though, is the unpredictable criticism from her father. Eventually, after an unbearable birthday party and a very real fear that Dad's temper is out of control, Mum and Beauty run away.

Bear can sleep through anything. As a succession of animals enter his cave to escape a fierce storm, Bear continues to snore. Mouse makes a fire, Hare cooks popcorn, Badger brings treats, they are having a great time. But when Bear wakes, can he be persuaded to join the party?

Home time is fun time for Lenny, Mum, Dad and Wilbur. Continuing the everyday adventures of this little boy, Lenny plays hide and seek with his dad... Is he in the cupboard? No. It's empty. Or in the sitting room? No, it's only Wilbur the dog.

The spirit of Christmas heals a sorrowing woodcarver's heart in this stunning 20th anniversary edition of a Kate Greenaway winning festive classic.

A feel-good rhyming story about a brave little lion who dares to be different - from the author of international bestseller, Giraffes Can't Dance.

When Matthew loses a tooth, Jessica decides to make the Tooth Fairy's visit doubly worthwhile.

The festive season has come to Sinclair's, and Sophie and Lil are spending the holidays at snowy Winter Hall. But it turns out that this is no ordinary house party... As sinister secrets come to light, our intrepid heroines find themselves faced with a more baffling mystery than ever before.

Timmy absolutely loves to perform, but only when there isn't an audience! Most of the time, they struggle with their shy inner lion who seems determined to keep them out of the spotlight. Will Timmy ever be able too strike up the courage to face their fear and perform on stage?

It seems like just another ordinary day for Rosie and her grandad. But as soon as they step outside, they find themselves on a blooming great adventure around Dublin on the 16th of June, 1904!