A selection of picture and board books

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...

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...

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!

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!

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.

Spot knows just what he wants to be when he grows up - a fireman, just like his grandpa. When he visits Grandpa at the fire station, cheeky Spot slides down the pole, climbs the ladder, soaks Grandpa with the hose and finally sounds the noisy siren. Spot thinks he's a very good fireman, but perha...

Spot is ready to snuggle down and go to sleep, but - oh no! - where's teddy? This simple, reassuring story is perfect for sharing at bedtime with boys and girls aged 0-3.

The popular Spot lift-the-flap hardbacks are set to return beginning with 'Spot's Birthday Party'. Meet Spot's friends as they are discovered one by one in this exciting game of hide-and-seek.

Whether they're big, small, fast, slow, stripy, spotty or anything in between, there's just so much to love about dinosaurs! With a rhythmic rhyming text, bright watercolour illustrations and lots of loveable dinosaurs, this book is perfect for little dinosaur experts.

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.