A fitting follow on from Super Bat, where Bat really wants to be a super hero, Matt Carr’s latest picture book – Spyder – features the world’s smallest secret agent… because why shouldn’t the little creatures get the great roles, right?! Spyder is cosy in her loft space, reading her copy of Charlotte’s Web (great…
Kids love nothing more than counting down to their birthdays. As the big day approaches they may be able to tell you EXACTLY how many days are left, even if they don’t always quite understand the concept of days. We do. It feels like forEVER! And so, if you’ve ever had a little one bubbling…
The Birthday Invitation, a delightful picture book from Lucy Rowland and Laura Hughes, takes its readers on a wonderful and unexpected journey. It all begins with a birthday invitation. Ella’s birthday party is tomorrow. She diligently writes her invitations for a special birthday tea, then heads off to deliver them. As she rushes through the…
Strictly No Crocs from Heather Pindar and Susan Batori is a lively picture book with a cheeky sense of humour. If you were holding your party in the jungle, which animal would you ban from coming? Zebra, wisely, has opted to stop the crocs coming from her party. Crocs are not silly, oh no! They…
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