Item category 1: Picture Books

A new garden pond proves fascinating for Albert. Especially when he befriends an unusual underwater creature. But one day, his new friend vanishes and Albert is sad. He keeps checking to see if they have returned. His other garden chums do their best to cheer him up. But there is no sign - right ...

This is the story of Albert Le Blanc. (He's from France, so that 'Al-bear Le Blonk'). When Albert Le Blanc arrives in Mr Jolly's toy shop, the other toys think he is the saddest-looking bear they have ever seen. But then, Jack-in-a-box has an idea that might just put a smile on their new friend's...

Not keen on swimming lessons? Now you are Zandrian Delaclair, Antarctic Submariner - destroyer of the abominable Vampire Cuttlefish! Albert goes through his day from getting up, to going to school and finally to bed, facing various challenges. But by imagining himself as powerful heroes he is abl...

Not keen on swimming lessons? Now you are Zandrian Delaclair, Antarctic Submariner - destroyer of the abominable Vampire Cuttlefish! Albert goes through his day from getting up, to going to school and finally to bed, facing various challenges. But by imagining himself as powerful heroes he is abl...

Join Albert the elephant as he romps through the alphabet, showing his new friend that letters can be fun!

Albi the snowman lives in his cosy little castle in a beautiful magical frozen land where the snow never melts. One bright day, as he falls asleep in his armchair, he dreams about going to a faraway beach with his friends. Can a snowman learn how to swim? He finds so many exciting things to do by...

Albi the snowman lives in a land where the snow never melts. He loves to read his special book, draw pictures and create marvellous things out of snow. His little hat is an old soup tin, where two of his best friends have made their home. Together they have lots of adventures, as Albi makes life ...

Alfie's dad is always there for Alfie and Annie Rose. He's there to reassure Alfie during a restless night; he's there to find Alfie's favourite toy Flumbo when he gets left on the bus; and most of all he loves spending time with his children and they love spending time with him!

Alfie and Grandma are very special friends, and together they have lots of adventures! Whether it's saving the day and finding a lost pet, or exploring indoors and out, Alfie loves being with his grandma. A special collection of stories celebrating grandmas and grandchildren from Shirley Hughes, ...

Alfie and Bernard are very best friends and together they have lots of adventures. Join them as they go to the library, take part in scooter races and make a very special club with only two special members! A heart-warming tale of friendship by the award-winning Shirley Hughes, creator of 'Dogger'.