Synopsis: From fruit to farm animals, things that go to things that grow, and everything in between, Maisy's biggest-ever book is bursting with first words and pictures.

Review: And what a big book it is! With about 50 pages, with over 300 words and 25 flaps to lift, there is no way that this could be read in one sitting. As a picture dictionary it benefits from the us ...

Synopsis: Octopus has eight twisty tentacles and he loves using them to tickle the fish. But when one day Octopus tickles Oyster, she drops her precious pearl and it is lost. Oh no! Will Octopus be able to get it back?

Review: This is a solid story about Octopus, who learns all about his own capabilities while trying to recover the pearl that his tickling caused Oyster to ...

Synopsis: Is it ever possible to have too many pants? Apparently not according to this wonderfully vibrant picture book.

Review: More Pants is not so much a story book but rather more an illustrated rhymeabout pants: their sheer variety and colour! The variety is attested to by the text, the colour and explanation can be found in Nick Sharrat'ts  inspired ...

Synopsis: Using the traditional idea of the little pig being threatened by the big bad wolf Colin McNaughton has woven a magical and hilarious tale of adventure and misadventure for Preston Pig and the big bad wolf. The wolf is definitely the baddie in this story and Preston Pig is a good, if forgetful young pig. Everywhere he goes on his way home from school - to the supermarket, to th ...

Synopsis: Beth is very cross today and will not smile-not even a little bit! The whole family tries to put her in a sunny mood but they are just silly! Can clever big sister save the day?

Review: Silly Mummy, Silly Daddy is a very simple picture book, with bold bright illustrations and just a few words on each page. All the family – mummy, daddy, granny ...

Synopsis: Where can Ted be? Until he is found, this little girl just won't go to bed. Help her look-lift flaps, pull open the draw and see if you can find that lost teddy bear.

Review:  A young girl refuses to go to bed until her teddy can be found, and there is plenty of opportunity to help her in her search.No Bed Without Ted is a well constructed hardb ...

Synopsis: Today I'm ging to be a pirate! Bring the pirate world to life with the fantastic touch-and-feel stand-up pieces in this bright, fun book!

Review: I’m a Pirate is sturdy board book with press out stand–up pieces to bring the story alive. There is very little text, just a couple of lines on each page. It mostly rhymes, but is dull and ...

Synopsis: Duck & Goose “Oh my, what is that?” Duck quacked. “That’s a silly question,” Goose honked. “It is a big egg, of course.” Is it really an egg? Who can it belong to? Who saw it first? Meet Duck and Goose who both agree it’s a beauty. And that’s a start . .

Review: As Duck and Goose meet and claim independent ...

Synopsis: What is even better than getting a brand-new toy as a birthday present? Playing with the box it came in!

Review: The sentiment in this story is a common one so it is nice to see a book based on the idea that the child loves the box more than what is inside it. The story is easy to follow and the colorful illustrations maintain the focus on the box. The sentences a ...

Synopsis: Mole gets up one night to see the most beautiful shiny thing he has ever seen, and he tries everything he can think of to bring it down from the sky to keep. Not even the advice of his friends can dim his enthusiasm or stop him trying.

Review: This short DVD is a picture book come to life in simple animation. The story is beautifully read and the pictures come al ...