Featured Books for 3+ readers

The Bear's Water Picnic
John Yeoman
Best-loved illustrator Quentin Blake brings to life this lyrical, watery story. Pig, squirrel, hedgehog and hen are excited to join bear for his water picnic. They all love the quiet of the lake until they meet the noisy frogs! Searching...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 08/07/2010
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The Bear's Winter House
John Yeoman, Quentin Blake
A warm-hearted story full of kindness tells how Bear shares his cosy winter house with all the other animals – even though they had all laughed at him while he built it. Sensible bear builds himself a lovely shelter so...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 01/10/2009
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The Bedtime Collection
Wendy Cooling
A visual treat, this is a rich collection of original stories, rhymes and pictures from some of the best-known and best-loved authors and illustrators of today including Jacqueline Wilson, Michael Morpurgo, Shirley Hughes, Quentin Blake and Malorie Blackman. Each of...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 03/09/2009
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The Big Book of Words and Pictures
Ole Konnecke
Nominated for the 2011 German Youth Literature Prize (Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis). A gorgeously simple ‘naming’ book, this book lists loads of the familiar things a small child comes across at home and outdoors. Each of the attractive illustrations is small and instantly...
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Format: Board book - Released: 07/10/2011
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The Big Sneeze
Ruth Brown
This is a wonderful new edition of a Ruth Brown classic, in which a chain reaction is set off when a farmer sneezes! The farmer is snoozing on the hay in his barn, surrounded by his dozy animals, when the...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 04/03/2010
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The Big Snuggle-up
Brian Patten
Age: Baby +. On a cold winter's night one animal after another invites himself into a house and by the time it's bedtime there's all manner of animals and scarecrow tucked up by the fire. Some delightful close-up and colourful...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 06/10/2011
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The Biggest Kiss
Joanna Walsh
A lively celebration of the magic of a kiss. Gorgeous illustrations show the wonderful impact of every kind of kiss. There are frogs kissing, dogs kissing, rain kisses and snow kisses, near miss kisses and lipstick kisses! Enjoy them all....
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Format: Paperback - Released: 04/02/2010
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The Biggest Thing in the World
Kenneth Steven
An endearing picture book which tells us that love is the biggest thing in the world. This heart-warming picture story - now available in a board book - stars an adorable cast of wide-eyed animals which are sure to appeal...
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Format: Board book - Released: 18/04/2012
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The Bloomsbury Nursery Treasury
Patricia Borlenghi
Ten favourite stories including Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk and The Ugly Ducking are prettily illustrated in this attractive gift book.  Lovely to read aloud, this is an ideal introduction to classic stories.
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Format: Hardback - Released: 06/09/2010
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The Blue Balloon
Mick Inkpen
This was the book that introduced the lovable Kipper to millions of children the world over. A truly wonderful story to share and to be treasured and loved time and time again. Written in a single afternoon by the author,...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 20/07/2006
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The Bog Baby
Jeanne Willis
A tender story with a big message. Two sisters playing by the pond find a magical tiny being complete with wings. It’s a bog baby and the two girls decide to take the best care of it that they can....
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Format: Paperback - Released: 01/05/2008
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The Boy Who Hated Toothbrushes
Zehra Hicks
A Lovereading4Kids 'Debut of the Year 2011' selection. 3+. Billy hates toothbrushes. He’s tried all kinds but refuses to use any of them! But then he loses a tooth and the tooth fairy leaves him something to make sure the...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 03/06/2011
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The Cat and the Fiddle A Treasury of Nursery Rhymes
Jackie Morris
With over forty traditional nursery rhymes, personally chosen by the illustrator and laid out in colour-drenched double spreads, this is a beautiful collection of rhymes that has the makings of a classic. The pictures contain lots of detail to pore...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 06/10/2011
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The Cat In The Hat
Dr. Seuss
Classic and best-selling, the rhyming verse story of The Cat in the Hat remains as fresh as when it was first published. Arriving announced and uninvited the exuberant Cat shocks Sally and her brother with the total mayhem he causes....
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Format: Paperback - Released: 07/01/2010
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The Cat in the Hat Comes Back
Dr. Seuss
Another madcap adventure, and this time it is a snowy one, when the Cat returns for a second visit. Sally and her brother have been set to work to clear the snow. When the Cat appears they know that another...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 06/05/2003
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The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!: How Wet Can You Get?
Tish Rabe
When it's raining outside there's nothing more fun than splashing in muddy puddles.  But how on earth do you get clean again? Join the Cat, Sally and Nick on a wild adventure around the world to get clean and see...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 03/03/2011
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The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!: I Love the Nightlife!
Tish Rabe
A rhyming story packed with nocturnal animals and glow in the dark stickers that's just suitable for bedtime.  This rhyming adventure storybook together with How wet can you get are perfect for young first readers and for parents to read...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 03/03/2011
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The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!: Now You See Me...
Tish Rabe
This rhyming adventure together with Show me the Honey are perfect for young first readers who are just learning to recognise words, basic vocabulary and short sentences. This is one of a new series of books featuring The loveable Cat...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 03/03/2011
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The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!: Show Me the Honey
Tish Rabe
This rhyming adventure together with Now you See me are perfect for young first readers who are just learning to recognise words, basic vocabulary and short sentences. It is a sweet and funny story that all early readers will want...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 03/03/2011
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The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!: The Thinga-ma-jigger is Coming Today!
Tish Rabe
Hop on board the Thinga-ma-jigger in this riotous rhyming adventure with The Cat in the Hat! Packed with wonderfully zany rhyming words and bright and exuberant illustrations inspired by Dr Seuss's original books and by the TV series The Cat...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 03/03/2011
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The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!: Wings and Paws and Fins and Claws
Tish Rabe
Hop in the Thinga-ma-jigger and explore the world of mammals, birds, sea creatures, and much more in this deluxe colouring book! With 96 pages of pictures to colour and a fun rhyming text, this will keep any fans of The...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 03/03/2011
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The Cat who wanted to go Home
Jill Tomlinson
An enchanting story that will bring just a touch of sadness but also a huge amount of joy.  This story touches upon so brilliantly the feeling of being lost and of finding home again.
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Format: Paperback - Released: 03/07/2006
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The Chicken Thief
Beatrice Rodriguez
An entertainingly illustrated wordless picture book story which will be loved by all ages. When the daring fox comes by and steals the chicken away from under the noses of her friends Bear and Rabbit, he sets off a dramatic...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 17/04/2009
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The Christmas Eve Ghost
Shirley Hughes
Shirley Hughes, who has created favourite picture book characters including Alfie and his little sister Annie Rose, goes back in time in this warm-hearted and evocative picture book. Life is hard for Bronwen and Dylan’s mum. She makes her living...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 06/09/2010
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The Christmas Eve Ghost
Shirley Hughes
Best-selling illustrator Shirley Hughes has a rare gift for capturing the essence of childhood at any time. Set in her own childhood in Liverpool, this is a touching story of children growing up in hard times but surrounded by love and, in...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 06/10/2011
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The Church Mouse
Graham Oakley
A brilliant picture book thankfully now back in print. The stunning, detailed and humorous illustrations tell the entertaining story of how Sampson the church cat and Arthur the church mouse take over the local church despite the reservations of the...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 23/10/2009
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The Church Mouse at Christmas
Graham Oakley
Deservedly a modern classic, this action packed and hilarious picture book brings all kinds of traditional – and not so traditional! – Christmas excitement vividly to life. Like everyone else, the mice are eager to have a big Christmas party...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 01/09/2010
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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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The Dance of Wallowy Bigness (World of Happy)
Giles Andreae
Hippos may not be beautiful outside to many but they're certainly able to show their beauty from within and so begins a story about being beautiful inside - a joyous little treasure for the whole family to share.  Stylish and...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 04/04/2011
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The Dancing Tiger
Malachy Doyle
Luminous paintings convey a magical night time atmosphere full of dreams, hopes and possibilities and a sense of ‘forever’, even when things are changing. A little girl dances joyously through the seasons with a ‘quiet and gentle tiger’. They meet...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 07/02/2005
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