A selection of picture and board books

Finlay (a little dinosaur) is sitting on a grassy mound, counting jelly beans to share with his friend. A big dinosaur comes along and demands the sweets. He is rather rude, a bit of a show-off, and doesn't believe Finlay even has a friend. Well, he's in for a really, really, really big surprise!

This sturdy board book is designed to help children with their numbers and basic arithmetic. Come out for a day at the farm yard, lift the flaps and count the farm animals. From one cat to ten naughty rabbits, there is all sorts of fun to be had.

It's my birthday! I'm having a party. All my friends have brought presents - shall we open them? Lift the flaps and find out what's inside all the presents. Then open the very last one and look inside the basket to find the best present of all! This lift-the-flap story from the creator of prescho...

What would you do if a dinosaur turned up on your doorstep? Well, that's exactly what happens to the little boy in this brilliantly illustrated, witty picture book. He must learn exactly how to look after his dinosaur: what to feed it for breakfast, where to take it for walks and, most importantl...

Discover the delights of nature with zoologist, poet and top children's author, Nicola Davies. Follow the young adventurer as she explores eggs of all shapes and sizes, where they may be hiding and what secrets could be held within.

With a cast of wonderful sea creatures, including a magical mermaid, and plenty of seaside fun, 'What the Ladybird Heard at the Seaside' is a rhyming adventure from the picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, featuring glitter on every page.

'Hey Diddle Diddle' gives the traditional nursery rhyme a modern, funky twist. Bright, bold graphics and texture patches on every spread will capture babies' attention, stimulating their senses of sight and touch.

When Duck finds an egg of his own he's delighted; it's the most beautiful egg in the world! But all the other birds think it's a very odd egg indeed and everyone's in for a big surprise when the egg hatches!

Flinty Bo Diddle is writing a tune for his fiddle. All his diddles have lined up nicely - except for one who keeps going 'DUM' right in the middle! No matter what he tries he just can't get this diddle to diddle like it's supposed to! This is a story about standing out from the crowd that will ha...

Flinty Bo Diddle is writing a tune for his fiddle. All his diddles have lined up nicely - except for one who keeps going 'dum' right in the middle! No matter what he tries he just can't get this diddle to diddle like it's supposed to! This is a story about standing out from the crowd that will ha...