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Little Robin red vest

Emma — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of Little Robin Red Vest with this deluxe edition of the bestselling picture book classic.

One frosty evening, a week before Christmas, Little Robin washes and irons seven warm vests for the chilly nights to come. As the days go by, he comes across lots of cold and shivering animals, and kindly offers them his vests to wear. But – oh no! – on Christmas Eve, Little Robin is cold and all alone with no vests left! That is, until Father Christmas arrives to reward his kindness and generosity with a perfect little red vest . . . which is just how a robin got his red breast!

Now 25 years old, this much loved tale about the true meaning of Christmas remains the perfect festive bedtime story.

From acclaimed children’s author, Jan Fearnley, creator of Mr Wolf’s Pancakes.

Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free ‘Stories Aloud’ audio recording – just scan the QR code and listen along!

Story dog

Emma — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Harry loves stories. But they make him nervous. The words jumble and tumble when he tries to read out loud. Then one day, Harry meets Cal, a rescue dog, and with a little support and understanding (and one very wet nose) things begin to change . . .

A heartwarming and engaging story perfect for children who find it hard to read out loud.

How Can You Lose An Elephant

Emma — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000

A funny and reassuring story about friendship, tempers, and making amends – and the perfect parental toolkit to help deal with tantrums.

Meet Oscar, a boy who loses everything – his football boots, his scooter, even his clothes. Now meet Hugo, an elephant who never forgets anything! So when they find each other in the park they become inseparable. But one day, Oscar loses something very important – his temper – which means he might just lose his best friend as well.

From the brilliant Jan Fearnley, creator of the bestselling Mr Wolf’s Pancakes.

Mr Wolf’s Pancakes

Emma — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Join Mr Wolf for a hilarious baking adventure in this much-loved classic picture book from bestselling and award-winning author-illustrator Jan Fearnley.

THE FUNNIEST EASTER PICTURE BOOK YOU’LL READ!

Mr Wolf is making pancakes – YUM! But he doesn’t know how to make them and keeps getting stuck. And when he asks his neighbours for help, the mean and horrible lot all say no.

But when delicious smells eventually emerge, those nasty neighbours want to help Mr Wolf eat his delicious pancakes. Luckily, he’s got an idea up his sleeve ?

Perfect for Pancake Day, Easter and all year round round
Brilliantly funny storytelling
Perfect for fans of the Great British Bake Off and Junior Bake Off
Fun-filled fairytale adaptation – features favourite characters, including The Three Little Pigs, Little Red Riding Hood, the Gingerbread Man and Goldilocks

Praise for Mr Wolf’s Pancakes:

‘Mr Wolf leads the pack ? one of the best picture books and destined to last and last.’ Times Education Supplement

‘Brilliantly comic illustrations and perfect timing add up to a classic picture book.’ Sunday Telegraph

‘There’s a great twist in this engaging story about sharing – or not!’ Guardian