Featured Books for 3+ readers

Elmer and the Stranger
David Mckee
How strangers can become friends is the theme of this entertaining story about Elmer, everyone’s favourite patchwork elephant. This time, Elmer and his friends in the jungle help Kangaroo find out that he can jump after all. At first the...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 05/02/2009
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Elmer and the Big Bird
David Mckee
Although not yet out in paperback, this is well worth having for the nursery bookshelf.  Touching on bullying in a very positive way, this wonderful story shows the colourful elephant, Elmer at her very best, cajoling and persuading all the...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 05/06/2008
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Elmer and Wilbur
David Mckee
Elmer and Wilbur are cousins and they get along just fine, both of them playing tricks on each other all the time.  What fun they have even when Elmer feels Wilbur is getting a bit too big for his boots...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 04/06/2009
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Elmer and Rose
David Mckee
Cousins Elmer and Wilbur have never seen a pink elephant until they meet Rose, who is lost and is looking for her herd.  So Elmer and Wilbur set out to find Rose’s herd and when they do they get a...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 10/01/2008
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Elmer in the Snow (Book & CD)
David Mckee
With Elmer’s typical sense of mischief and fun, as all his friends and family are complaining that winter time is cold he persuades them to take a walk, but it’s not as cold as living on a mountain top.  Elmer’s powers of persuasion...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 02/10/2008
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Elmer and the Lost Teddy
David Mckee
Baby Elephant has lost his teddy, but unsurprisingly Elmer comes to the rescue. But when he hears someone shouting ‘Help, I’m lost’, is it Cousin Wilbur up to one of his practical jokes again or is it really lost teddy?  Share it with...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 05/06/2008
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Elmer and the Lost Teddy (Book & CD)
David Mckee
Book and Audio CD. Baby Elephant has lost his teddy, but unsurprisingly Elmer comes to the rescue. But when he hears someone shouting ‘Help, I’m lost’, is it Cousin Wilbur up to one of his practical jokes again or is it really lost...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 05/06/2008
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Elmer (Book & CD)
David Mckee
The subtle message is that it is OK to be different, and combined with the vibrant colour and cheeky humour of the main character, this paperback and CD edition is a celebration of its continued popularity. To see other Elmer...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 06/09/2007
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Elmer and the Wind
David Mckee
Everybody’s favourite elephant Elmer is back for another hilarious adventure. This time he boasts that elephants can never be blown away but all too soon he is dramatically proved completely wrong! How Elmer survives his adventure and shares it with...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 03/09/2009
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Denver
David Mckee
Creator of the bestselling Elmer and Not Now Bernard, David McKee has come up with a thought-provoking story about being happy with your lot. Denver is very rich and very philanthropic. He is kind and generous to the...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 01/04/2010
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Elmer and Papa Red
David Mckee
Elmer the multi-coloured elephant is one of the best-loved characters of children’s fiction. Now it is nearly time for the visit of the magical Papa Red and, always kind and thoughtful, this time Elmer helps to make Christmas magical for...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 30/09/2010
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Elmer's Special Day
David Mckee
Just launched is an Elmer's Special Day App! - click on the button on the right to find out more. This book is a wonderful celebration not just...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 05/05/2011
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Hill and The Rock
David Mckee
Mr and Mrs Quest lived in a little house on the very top of a hill. People from all around came to visit and the view would have been perfect but for the rock that blocked it. Fed up with...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 02/06/2011
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The Conquerors
David Mckee
In this masterpiece for all ages, best-selling illustrator David McKee has created a miniature morality tale. The General leads his army into one country after another, subjugating the population and bringing them under his command; they are the Conquerors. Finally,...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 07/07/2005
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Elmer and Super El
David Mckee
Elmer, the best-selling and most beloved elephant, is back for a new adventure. When Super El turns up with his super-costume all torn, Elmer knows just the person to fix it. But getting Super El to Aunt Zelda without the...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 01/09/2011
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Elmer and the Hippos
David Mckee
The elephants are not happy - the hippos have come to share the river because theirs has dried up. When they complain to Elmer that the river is over-crowded, everyone's favourite patchwork elephant sets off to see if he can...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 07/07/2011
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Elmer and Papa Red
David Mckee
Elmer the multi-coloured elephant is one of the best-loved characters of children’s fiction. Now it is nearly time for the visit of the magical Papa Red and, always kind and thoughtful, this time Elmer helps to make Christmas magical for...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 06/10/2011
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Nutmeg
David Lucas
David Lucas has been selected as one of The Big Picture campaign's Best New Illustrators in 2008. Nutmeg lives a very dull life with her old Uncle Nicodemus and Cousin Nesbitt. They eat nothing but cardboard for breakfast, string for...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 06/10/2005
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Halibut Jackson
David Lucas
David Lucas has been selected as one of The Big Picture campaign's Best New Illustrators in 2008. See if you can spot the shy and retiring Halibut Jackson in this beautiful picture book from an extraordinary and innovative artist. Halibut...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 02/06/2005
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Whale
David Lucas
David Lucas has been selected as one of The Big Picture campaign's Best New Illustrators in 2008. Big, bold illustrations are the hallmark of this gorgeous picture book and whales have an unerring fascination to children and adults alike that...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 06/09/2007
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Cake Girl
David Lucas
Tender and touching, Cake Girl is a delicious fantasy in which a lonely and unhappy witch is taught how to be kind and loving by the charming Cake Girl she creates. With no friends for her birthday, the witch makes...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 01/10/2009
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Lost in the Toy Museum An Adventure
David Lucas
What do toys do when no humans are about? A fabulous night time adventure as all the toys in the museum come to life and play a wonderful game of hide and seek. David Lucas’s illustrations are full of detail...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 07/03/2011
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Christmas at the Toy Museum
David Lucas
Full of enchanting magic, all the excitement of Christmas is packed into this delightful story. It's Christmas Eve and the toys in the museum discover that there are no presents under the tree! How disappointing! Cleverly, they think of a...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 01/09/2011
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The Skeleton Pirate
David Lucas
“I’ll never be beaten!” boasts the skeleton pirate. But it turns out not be true... Bound in chains and tossed over board by his enemies, the Skeleton Pirate is set free by a mermaid before both are swallowed up by...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 03/05/2012
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The Two by Two Band
David Flavell
A particularly jazzy retelling of Noah's Ark with a twist with vibrant illustrations and suspenseful text.  Fun, humorous and original why not find out what the mandolin-playing pangolins and the didgerdoo-blowing kangaroos get up to.
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Format: Paperback - Released: 08/01/2009
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Errol and His Extraordinary Nose
David Conway
Everyone has something special about them! That’s the important message at the heart of this charming pre-school story about Errol the little elephant who thinks that he has is hopeless at everything. Like many others before him, Errol finds that...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 01/07/2011
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The Way I Love You
David Bedford, Ann James
Told through beautifully observed moments between a little girl and her dog, this is a joyous celebration of love and friendship.  Full of charming text and warm affectionate illustrations that parents will cherish with their little ones.
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Format: Hardback - Released: 01/02/2007
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Mums
David Bedford
From the author’s that brought to book the hilarious and very successful Bums and Tums comes a funny and affectionate new flip-the-flap book that’s full of love, warmth and just the right blend of humour.
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Format: Hardback - Released: 01/02/2007
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Mole's In Love
David Bedford
A gorgeous love story featuring Morris the Mole who is looking for love, but given his shortsightedness it's not easy to find. And, when he finds it, it's not quite the love he was expecting.
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Format: Paperback - Released: 05/01/2009
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Kate, the Cat and the Moon
David Almond
A magical, dreamy night-time adventure for a little girl and the cat she befriends in the moonlight. Together they take off into the sky, exploring the world of dreams, all of which is revealed in a wonderful, open-out double page...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 15/09/2005
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