Picture books: character books

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.

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...

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 ...

'Claris Loves the Rainbow' is a celebration of the colours in the world, from Claris's chic fashion to the gorgeous streets of Paris. From pink to green and everything in between! Join Claris, the chicest mouse in Paris, as she celebrates the rainbow.

'Claris Says Merci' is a gentle board book guide to learning your manners, with a smattering of French vocabulary to sweeten the experience. Claris loves to be kind - and knows you do too! Practice your manners and some stylish French words with the chicest mouse in Paris.

The Squirrels are painting in Duggee's favourite colouring book today, but they don't have all the colours they want. Can Duggee show them how to mix different colours together to create new ones?

Duggee's friend Clarence has lost his Christmas cheer inthis new hide- and-seek lift-the-flap story! Can Duggee and the Squirrels help him find it again?

The Squirrels want to earn their Counting Badges! Count along with them and learn to count to 100! Count animals, fruit, flowers and even badges! Lift the flaps to find things to count with Duggee and the Squirrels.

It's Duncan's birthday, and the crayons all want to make him a card! With their fun and quirky illustrations of fire engines, dragons, even wheat, the creative crayons each have something special to contribute. But when they come together, they can create a truly spectactular celebration! From th...

Sing your heart out with a whole choir of characters, in this showstopping picture book from David Walliams, illustrated by Tony Ross.