Richard Johnson - Illustrator

Wind in the Willows

Join Mole, Ratty, Badger and Mr. Toad in their adventures and antics, from venturing into the dark and dangerous Wild Wood to simply messing about in boats.

Pop-up Three Little Pigs

I'll huff and I'll puff and I'll blow your house in! Turn the pages of this gorgeous pop-up book and watch as the classic fairy tale magically comes to life. Join the three little pigs as they build their houses, meet the big bad wolf and make sure he never visits again! A pleasure to share with little children, and a wonderful gift. With free online audio to listen to the story.

Illustrated Alphabet

A rollicking romp through the alphabet with a different letter and animal on each beautifully illustrated page. With zoo animals from angry alpacas and furious foxes to wild wombats and zebras from Zambia, this is the perfect way to help children learn alphabetical order and remember letter shapes and sounds.

Pop-Up Animals

Immerse yourself in five different animal scenes from all around the world in this gorgeous pop-up book. Ingenious paper engineering brings Richard Johnson's adorable animals springing from the pages - with actual movements. Tigers prowl and monkeys swing, pandas play, a turtle flicks its flippers to glide over a coral reef, and tall giraffes raise their heads right out of the book!

Musical Nursery Rhymes

Press the buttons on the pages of this delightful book to hear the tunes for seven well-loved nursery rhymes, including Humpty Dumpty, Little Bo-peep, Sing a Song of Sixpence and Hey Diddle Diddle. Includes the words for each rhyme and delightful illustrations by Richard Johnson with fingertrails and cut-out shapes to discover.

Christmas Songbook

A fabulous clothbound hardback book with simple arrangements of traditional Christmas carols and music for voice and piano. There are lyrics for all the carols, and chords for playing on a guitar, and the melody line can also be played on a recorder or violin. With beautiful illustrations, this lovely book will be enjoyed for many Christmasses.

The Nativity

The greatest story ever told is born again in this beautiful new retelling of the nativity. The traditional feel and charming illustrations make it the perfect introduction to the Christmas story for little ones just discovering it for the first time.

Snow White Fairytale Sounds (Pop-up)

With complex pop-ups and cinematic, soft-touch sounds, one of the most famous fairy tales of all time springs to life. From the moment Snow White's evil stepmother asks Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all? to the Seven Dwarves going off to their mine and the handsome prince waking Snow White with a kiss, every page is bursting with favourite fairy tale characters.

Giant Turnip

Giant Turnip

The Wizard of Oz - Read it yourself with Ladybird Level 4

When Dorothy and her little dog Toto end up in the Land of Oz, they and their friends the scarecrow, tin man and cowardly lion have many adventures on their way to see the Wizard of Oz! Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird's best-selling series. For over thirty-five years it has helped young children who are learning to read develop and improve their reading skills. Each Read it yourself book is very carefully written to include many key, high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read, as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced and practised throughout. Simple sentences and frequently repeated words help to build the confidence of beginner readers and the four different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent, fluent reading. Each book has been carefully checked by educational consultants and can be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. Further content includes comprehension puzzles, helpful notes for parents, carers and teachers, and book band information for use in schools. The Wizard of Oz is a Level 4 Read it yourself title, ideal for children who are ready to read longer stories with a wider vocabulary and are keen to read independently.

The Ugly Duckling - Read it yourself with Ladybird Level 1

Based on the classic fairy tale. The ugly duckling doesn't fit in and is chased away by everyone he meets. Will he ever find some true friends? Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird's best-selling series. For over thirty-five years it has helped young children who are learning to read develop and improve their reading skills. Each Read it yourself book is very carefully written to include many key, high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read, as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced and practised throughout. Simple sentences and frequently repeated words help to build the confidence of beginner readers and the four different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent, fluent reading. Each book has been carefully checked by educational consultants and can be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. Further content includes comprehension puzzles, helpful notes for parents, carers and teachers, and book band information for use in schools. The Ugly Duckling is a Level 1 Read it yourself title, suitable for very early readers who have had some initial reading instruction and are ready to take their first steps in reading real stories. Each story is told very simply, using a small number of frequently repeated words.

Sleeping Beauty - Read it yourself with Ladybird Level 2

In this classic fairy tale, Sleeping Beauty pricks her finger on a spinning wheel and falls asleep for one hundred years. Can a handsome prince wake her up? Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird's best-selling series. For over thirty-five years it has helped young children who are learning to read develop and improve their reading skills. Each Read it yourself book is very carefully written to include many key, high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read, as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced and practised throughout. Simple sentences and frequently repeated words help to build the confidence of beginner readers and the four different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent, fluent reading. Each book has been carefully checked by educational consultants and can be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. Further content includes comprehension puzzles, helpful notes for parents, carers and teachers, and book band information for use in schools. Sleeping Beauty is a Level 2 Read it yourself title, ideal for children who have received some initial reading instruction and can read short, simple sentences with help.

The Ugly Duckling - Read it yourself with Ladybird Level 1

Based on the classic fairy tale. The ugly duckling doesn't fit in and is chased away by everyone he meets. Will he ever find some true friends? Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird's best-selling series. For over thirty-five years it has helped young children who are learning to read develop and improve their reading skills. Each Read it yourself book is very carefully written to include many key, high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read, as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced and practised throughout. Simple sentences and frequently repeated words help to build the confidence of beginner readers and the four different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent, fluent reading. Each book has been carefully checked by educational consultants and can be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. Further content includes comprehension puzzles, helpful notes for parents, carers and teachers, and book band information for use in schools. The Ugly Duckling is a Level 1 Read it yourself title, suitable for very early readers who have had some initial reading instruction and are ready to take their first steps in reading real stories. Each story is told very simply, using a small number of frequently repeated words.

The Giant Turnip Gujarati & English

La rapa gigante - The giant turnip

The Giant Turnip Czech & English

The Giant Turnip Urdu & English

Three Little Pigs

Step into the magical world of Child's Play fairy tales... Traditional tales are a well-established part of all cultures. Retold from the originals, these lively stories will captivate readers with their delightful illustrations and fun lift-up flaps which really add to the action. The 'flip-up' flaps encourage prediction and discussion, and well-known stories will give young readers confidence.

Three Little Pigs

Step into the magical world of Child's Play fairy tales... Traditional tales are a well-established part of all cultures. Retold from the originals, these lively stories will captivate readers with their delightful illustrations and fun lift-up flaps which really add to the action. The 'flip-up' flaps encourage prediction and discussion, and well-known stories will give young readers confidence.

The Brave Baby Band 06/Orange

The Indian chief was brave and fierce, so many people were afraid of him. But Wasso, the brave baby, was not afraid of him. When the proud Indian chief goes to confront Wasso, he learns an important and humbling lesson. No matter how much he tries to intimidate the brave baby, she will not do as he says. Orange/ Band 6 books offer varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages. Text type - A story from another culture (North America) Pages 22 and 23 feature a storyboard which gives children the chance to look back on the key events in the story and retell it in their own words. Curriculum links - Geography: Where in the world is Barnaby Bear? This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

The Lion Book of Five-Minute Bible Stories

This book presents 20 of the most popular Bible stories for children. Brief introductions set the background for each. Stories include: Creation, Adam and Eve, Noah, Babel, Abraham and Isaac, Joseph, Baby Moses, Moses and The Great Escape, The Boy Samuel, David and Goliath, Jonah and the Whale, Daniel and the Lions, The Birth of Jesus, Jesus in the Temple, The Hole in the Roof, Calming the Storm, The Lost Sheep, The Good Samaritan, Palm Sunday and Easter. Praise for Lois Rock 'Stories cleverly retold with a sprinkling of the Lois Rock storytelling magic.' RE Today