Picture Books

From former Birmingham Young Poet Laureate Nyanda Foday comes this inspirational, poetic introduction to the vital need for every child to see themselves in the books they read. What does a book mean to those who search for acceptance and understanding? A place to find friends, feel part of a fam...

Bert has made a beautiful bower, and is hoping to meet the bird of his dreams. But when unkind Nanette comes along she is not impressed, and Bert is hurt. Will poor Bert ever find love?

On the day two families move into a new home to start their life together under one roof, an overwhelmed little boy takes refuge in a simple cardboard box. But it's not just any box - it's a pirate ship, or a castle, or a rocket shooting into outer space - the only limit is his imagination. Throu...

Danny isn't expecting much excitement when he takes his dog, Scruff, for a walk on the beach. He would much rather play with his older brother, Mick. Scruff loves the beach, but Danny thinks it's boring. Will Danny discover just how extraordinary the beach really is?

Everybody knew that a big fierce troll lived in the cave. 'Leave me alone!' it yelled. So everybody did. Only one child cannot turn their back on the troll at the edge of the playground. One day, he takes his chalks up to the mouth of the cave. He draws a flower with every petal coloured in but o...

When a boy stumbles into a blank book, he thinks it looks empty - until he meets a paintbrush. Although the boy is certain that he can't draw or paint, the brush encourages him to try - and it soon becomes clear that anything can be turned into something. With a bit of imagination, the possibilit...

Mia feels alone; so alone that it's as if she lives on a small island, far out to sea. But then one day, Mia is given a book - the first she has ever been able to call her own. As Mia reads the book, bridges appear and her island fills with colour and life. And the more Mia reads, the stronger th...

Will Bernard the bun find sweet freedom - or end up in a sticky situation? Bernard isn't like other buns. He's brave, he's fierce, he's going on the run! But life outside the bakery is full of dangers for a yummy treat like him - especially at tea time.

A first novelty board book about a busy train, with push, pull and turning mechanisms.

The Carousel Horse spends his days giving children rides at the fair. But secretly he dreams of something more. When a beautiful, sparkling princess appears and helps him to break free from his carousel, the two of them soar into the sky on a grand journey that takes them to the moon and back. Bu...