Picture books: character books

Join Paddington for a fabulous festive adventure in this heartwarming picture book about the true meaning of Christmas. It's Paddington's first Christmas at Windsor Gardens. Jonathan has written a letter to Father Christmas but unfortunately Paddington has sent it to Aunt Lucy in Peru instead of ...

It's Christmas Day and it's the perfect weather for a family swim. Bluey has a new toy - meet Bartlebee! How will Bartlebee handle his first Heeler Christmas? Attacked by a crocodile, Dad broke his arm and then Nana jiggled it all about. Bartlebee's first Christmas is eventful but full of love. W...

With new, humourous illustrations of Beatrix Potter's well-loved characters, this reassuring tale mirrors young children's early experiences. This book is a perfect gift for children to prepare and get excited for the festive period.

Pip and Posy are so excited to build a snowman in the garden. They call her Snowy Joey but when the rain and sun melts their creation, Pip is very upset. Luckily, Posy has an idea to make sure Snowy Joey is never forgotten! Pip and Posy's world is all about friendship and play, and this enchantin...

Peter Rabbit is very excited about Christmas - the tree is decorated and Mrs Rabbit has made mince pies. But where are his sisters's presents? Peter hid them so they would be safe but he can't remember where they are. With lots of flaps to lift, you can help Peter find the missing gifts and celeb...

Little Miss Naughty really doesn't want to be on the naughty list this Christmas! Do you know how Father Christmas knows if you've been good? He has lots and lots of help. Lots and lots of little helpers. One of his little elves is sent to keep an eye on Little Miss Naughty. But she can't believe...

The Burpee Bears are always ready, steady for a fun family adventure - especially at Christmas time! While they count down the days until Granny Bear visits, the little bears enjoy building a snow bear, making snow angels and going ice skating together. But on Christmas Day, there is so much snow...

The Mr Men and Little Miss are celebrating Chinese New Year! Little Miss Neat is having a party with traditional decorations and a New Year's Eve feast and the next day there will even be a dragon dance. What could possibly go wrong?

When Sam's mum takes her phone back, Sam begins to feel really cross. So Grandad teaches her a breathing technique which puts out the angry flames that are making her feel hot and bothered. It really works and soon Sam is feeling much better - and enjoying a great day at the beach with her family.

Thomas and Kana spot a rainbow and decide to find out where it leads, eager to find the prize that's always at a rainbow's end. But, as they chug along, the rainbow keeps moving. What will they discover along the way?