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Tiggy - Jacquie Trajan

Tiggy
Jacquie Trajan

Format: Paperback - Released: 01/01/2010
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A delightful picture book written and illustrated by a newcomer to the world of picture books. Tiggy is the story of an unhappy pig, a pig who desperately wants to look different, perhaps with long legs or a different nose and perhaps even some fur, so she asks her friend Bert to help, but things don’t quite go to plan. Thankfully in the end Tiggy realises that just being herself makes her the happiest pig around. In case of difficulty in obtaining a copy through us or via Amazon then you can always go direct to the publisher - www.barnebeepublishing.co.uk. Also recently available from the same author is Tumbleweed.

The Big Sneeze - Ruth Brown

The Big Sneeze
Ruth Brown

Format: Paperback - Released: 04/03/2010
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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 fly buzzing about lands on his nose! Of course he sneezes, which sets off a long chain of consequences, until finally the terrified donkey panics! It has been compared to the traditional rhyme, The House That Jack Built, and has the same satisfying cause and result domino effect!

Caterpillar Dreams - Jeanne Willis

Caterpillar Dreams
Jeanne Willis

Format: Hardback - Released: 04/03/2010
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This is a magical picture book from what you could call the dream team of Jeanne Willis (who writes the words) and Tony Ross (who creates the illustrations). Caterpillar Dreams celebrates the life of two curly caterpillars who dream of all the things they will do when they become butterflies. Autumn comes, and they settle down to sleep, eager to wake up and have their dream realised. But Nature of course has a different dream, a different plan for them...

You Can't Eat a Princess! - Gillian Rogerson

You Can't Eat a Princess!
Gillian Rogerson

Format: Paperback - Released: 01/03/2010
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This deliciously greedy story tells how Princess Spaghetti blasts off into space to rescue her father, the King, when he is kidnapped by aliens who threaten to eat him up. The Princess is bold, the courtiers are weak, the aliens are devious and the background is full of pictures of food in what is a highly entertaining book.

Hold on Tight, Stripy Horse! - Jim Helmore, Karen Wall

Hold on Tight, Stripy Horse!
Jim Helmore, Karen Wall

Format: Paperback - Released: 01/03/2010
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A prize-winning author/illustrator team bring back the loveable Stripy Horse. This time Stripy Horse and his friends in the junk shop have to try and control the weather that threatens to overwhelm them and the shop. But where is all the rain coming from? Stripy Horse finds the parrot on the weather vane stuck facing North. Can he and his friends pull him round and set things back to normal?

Roobarb and Custard: When There Was a Pottery Party - Grange Calveley

Roobarb and Custard: When There Was a Pottery Party
Grange Calveley

Format: Paperback - Released: 01/03/2010
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Young children will love the chaos that ensues not just between the forever joking Roobarb, the green dog and the wacky pink cat, Custard but with the rest of their gang too. Whether or not your kids have met the irrepressible duo on TV or not, they'll find the big and bold illustrations draw them into what is always a somewhat off-the-wall storyline but it's guaranteed to be laugh-out-loud funny. Great for parents to read aloud with their children too. Watch in awe as Roobarb tries out his potter's wheel but ends up getting clay all over his friends and not much on the wheel! Lovereading4kids comment: It’s 35 years since the iconic duo first brightened our teatimes. Now at last, today’s kids can also follow the adventures of Roobarb, the ever-optimistic green dog whose inventions often go spectacularly wrong – much to the delight of Custard, the sarcastic pink cat. The gentle wit and charm of these new Roobarb stories will delight toddlers and parents.It’s time for a tea party, but the cups and plates keep breaking! Roobarb invents a high-powered potter’s wheel to save the day. Will it end in triumph or a pile of clay? Other Roobarb and Custard titles include When Roobarb found the Hieroglyphics and When Custard was grounded.

Roobarb and Custard When Roobarb Found the Hieroglyphics - Grange Calveley

Roobarb and Custard When Roobarb Found the Hieroglyphics
Grange Calveley

Format: Paperback - Released: 01/03/2010
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Young children will love the chaos that ensues not just between the forever joking Roobarb, the green dog and the wacky pink cat, Custard but with the rest of their gang too. Whether or not your kids have met the irrepressible duo on TV or not, they'll find the big and bold illustrations draw them into what is always a somewhat off-the-wall storyline but it's guaranteed to be laugh-out-loud funny. Great for parents to read aloud with their children too. In When Roobarb found the Hieroglyphics Custard gets somewhat more than he bargained for when he decides to go treasure hunting in his garden and his friend mole definitely has something to do with the treasure he's finding! Lovereading4kids comment: It’s 35 years since the iconic duo first brightened our teatimes. Now at last, today’s kids can also follow the adventures of Roobarb, the ever-optimistic green dog whose inventions often go spectacularly wrong – much to the delight of Custard, the sarcastic pink cat. The gentle wit and charm of these new Roobarb stories will delight toddlers and parents.When Roobarb discovers gold under his garden shed, he decides to become a treasure-hunter, with a little help from Mole. But will Roobarb dig up a bigger surprise than he bargained for? Other Roobarb and Custard titles include When Custard was Grounded and When there was a Pottery Party.

Roobarb and Custard: When Custard was Grounded - Grange Calveley

Roobarb and Custard: When Custard was Grounded
Grange Calveley

Format: Paperback - Released: 01/03/2010
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Young children will love the chaos that ensues not just between the forever joking Roobarb, the green dog and the wacky pink cat, Custard but with the rest of their gang too. Whether or not your kids have met the irrepressible duo on TV or not, they'll find the big and bold illustrations draw them into what is always a somewhat off-the-wall storyline but it's guaranteed to be laugh-out-loud funny. Great for parents to read aloud with their children too. In When Custard was Grounded Custard thinks he's got the better of the gang and created a brilliant flying machine that will win the show but when the gang realise is really a bird in disguise Custard gets grounded. Lovereading4kids comment: It’s 35 years since the iconic duo first brightened our teatimes. Now at last, today’s kids can also follow the adventures of Roobarb, the ever-optimistic green dog whose inventions often go spectacularly wrong – much to the delight of Custard, the sarcastic pink cat. The gentle wit and charm of these new Roobarb stories will delight toddlers and parents.When Roobarb decides to hold an air show, all his friends enter their model planes. It’s a jolly good show, but will Custard cheat his way to the deliciously tasty prize? Other Roobarb and Custard titles include When Roobarb found the Hieroglyphics and When there was a Pottery Party.

Tumbleweed - Jacquie Trajan

Tumbleweed
Jacquie Trajan

Format: Paperback - Released: 01/06/2009
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Tumbleweed is the story a wonderfully funny chicken but he has a problem. He only has one leg so the wind is always blowing him over. All Tumbleweed really wants to do is play football with all his friends in the farmyard. So one day he asks his friend Bert whether he can help. It’s not long before Tumbleweed is up and running on two rather than one leg. Why not also check out the author’s other picture book, Tiggy. In case of difficulty in obtaining a copy through us or via Amazon then you can always go direct to the publisher - www.barnebeepublishing.co.uk

Michael Foreman's Peter Pan and Wendy - J.M. Barrie

Michael Foreman's Peter Pan and Wendy
J.M. Barrie

Format: Board book - Released: 19/10/2009
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Michael Foreman’s bright and beautiful illustrations vibrantly bring all the magical fun and adventure of Peter Pan’s world to life. His story and that of the Darling children has thrilled and delighted children for generations.

Matty in a Mess! - Miriam Moss

Matty in a Mess!
Miriam Moss

Format: Paperback - Released: 04/03/2010
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Matty’s orderly life is turned topsy-turvy one day when a very strong wind turns everything upside down. Matty is horrified but soon finds that being in a mess can be fun too. Another title featuring Matty is Matty Takes Off.

Gracie, the Lighthouse Cat - Ruth Brown

Gracie, the Lighthouse Cat
Ruth Brown

Format: Hardback - Released: 04/03/2010
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Ruth Brown is famous for her appealing drawings of animals and nature, and here beautiful full page paintings tell the dramatic dual story of Grace Darling, the Victorian heroine and lighthouse keeper’s daughter who goes out on a wild and windy night to rescue a ship in trouble whilst Gracie, the lighthouse cat goes in search of one of her kittens that’s gone astray. Can she rescue her kitten from the perilous sea? Written and illustrated with power and pathos Ruth Brown’s picture books are a delight for parents to share with their toddler and for young children to enjoy on their own too.

Dewey: There's a Cat in the Library! - Vicki Myron, Brett Witter

Dewey: There's a Cat in the Library!
Vicki Myron, Brett Witter

Format: Hardback - Released: 04/03/2010
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A touching story of the life of a cat in the library that’s based on a true story. Named Dewey after he is found abandoned in the library one night, this little cat loves life in the library until he meets the children! Can Dewey be a useful library cat and show the children how to play with him? Lovely illustrations show that he can!

How to Heal a Broken Wing - Bob Graham

How to Heal a Broken Wing
Bob Graham

Format: Paperback - Released: 01/03/2010
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Shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Award 2009. A story of hope and compassion in a big city - from Australian picture book master, Bob Graham. What the Kate Greenaway Award judges said: 'A beautifully understated book which makes fantastic use of perspective and of a simple but highly expressive line to convey the emotions of the story. Ideal for sharing with the non-reading child, it has a filmic quality as Graham pans in and out of this delightful tale.'

Mister Magnolia - Quentin Blake

Mister Magnolia
Quentin Blake

Format: Paperback - Released: 04/03/2010
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Greenaway winner in 1980. From one of THE top illustrators of all time comes a wholly delightful picture book classic. Effortless rhyming text and gorgeous illustrations that meld so brilliantly into the story.