Synopsis: The Velveteen Rabbit makes a dashing entry in to the life of a little boy when he arrives in a Christmas stocking. He is soon forgotten and takes his place in the nursery as one of the lowliest toys because he has no mechanical or moving parts. The Skin Horse explains to the Velveteen Rabbit that although the modern toys consider themselves to be ‘real’ they ...

Synopsis: One morning as Kipper pours his cornflakes a thing drops into his bowl. A colourful, wrinkly, shiny thing. But what is it?

Review: This is another lovely story by Mick Inkpen that will delight young children and make grown-ups chuckle too! Kipper is an endearing dog and  appeals to most young children. Kipper has touched a chord with children and parents ali ...

Synopsis: No-No Bird's favourite word is No! He says No to everyone and No to everything. No he won't play with little mouse! No he won't climb trees with Squirrell. Then he meets Snake and learns that Snake's favourite food is No No Bird.

Review: A beautiful rhyming book with a moral. This book should be on the shelves of all young children who love to say ...

The ever-popular Kipper made his first starring appearance (after "The Blue Balloon") in this book, and here we have a welcome re-issue.

Kipper's basket is smelly and worn, and he trots off in search of somewhere else to sleep. After several hilarious efforts to sleep like other creatures, he returns thankfully to his familiar basket. Pre-school children will be ab ...

Another winner from the creator of "Don't let the pigeon drive the bus!" Pigeon finds a hot dog, and can't wait to eat it, but there's an annoying duckling who wants to know what it tastes like...

"It's a taste sensation! Each morsel is a joy, you really should...wait a second, this is MY hot dog!" Abbreviated a bit, this ex ...

Old Mother Goose may know all the nursery rhymes, but it is daddy goose who knows the stories! Find out why the cow jumped over the moon, how Humpty Dumpty was put back together and whether Little Miss Muffet is really scared of spiders! Read about the stories behind all of your favourite nursery rhymes.

The twelve nursery rhymes included in this story book range from the very familiar ...

In Marvin Wanted  More Marvin is not a happy sheep. He is smaller than all the other sheep; he can’t run as fast or jump as high, so he decides to eat! But no matter how much he eats he still wants more. However Marvin goes too far and suddenly drastic action has to be taken.

Joseph Theobald's illustrative style is instantly recognisable. The colour palette i ...

Synopsis: Trixie can’t wait to show off her special Knuffle Bunny at school, but she’s horrified to find that another child has the same toy. Arguments ensue, and the children accidentally take the wrong bunnies home. A desperate night-time mission through the streets of New York sets things straight, and culminates in a new friendship.

Review: This humorous se ...