Kent, Nicola – The Bell Bookshop

The Talent Show

Emma — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The second book in a charming new series by author Nicola Kent. Packed with beautiful full-colour illustrations and a delightful story about best friends, Cat and Dumpling. Cat and Dumpling are best friends, but they’re very different. Cat is an impulsive dreamer who loves to knit, and Dumpling is a cautious planner who loves gardening. In these chapter books for early readers the pair’s far-fetched schemes and conflicting ideas wreak warm-hearted slapstick havoc, but always with a happy ending and a reassertion that despite their differences Cat and Dumpling will always be the very best of friends.In The Talent Show, Cat and Dumpling are having a Quiet Day in the garden. It’s the ideal day for Dumpling, but Cat wants to do something exciting. Signing up for the talent show seems like the perfect solution, until Cat learns that Dumpling doesn’t want to join her. Even worse, Dumpling starts to feel left out, and after a squabble, the two become rivals in the talent show. How can they possibly remain friends now? Look out for the first book in the series: Cat and Dumpling: Home Sweet Home.

Hippo’s garden day

Emma — Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Can YOU help Hippo do the gardening?

Full of flaps, wheels and sliders, this interactive board book is a hands-on introduction to the grown-up tasks that fascinate toddlers.

Busy chores for little paws!

Croc’s cooking day

Emma — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Can YOU help Croc make pancakes?

Full of novelties, including flaps, a wheel, a slider and a pivot, this interactive board book is a hands-on introduction to the grown-up tasks that fascinate toddlers.

Busy chores for little paws!

Giraffe and a half

Emma — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Giraffe and a Half believes her difference stops her from making friends, but can Bird and a Third help her to overcome her shyness?Giraffe and a Half has six legs and three ears, which is brilliant for dancing and listening, but not so good for making friends. But one day, playing on her own, she meets Bird and a Third, who knows that sometimes, it’s our insecurities that hold us back the most. This delightful story will encourage children to embrace their differences.Based on Nicola Kent’s own experiences as a child with disabilities, and her belief that although ongoing health issues can bring many challenges to life, having lovely friends doesn’t need to be one of them.

Bear’s wash day

Emma — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Can you help Bear do the washing?

Follow Bear and his friend Croc around the house as they do the laundry, and show your little one all the steps of household chores and a charming, engaging way.

Full of flaps, wheels and even a slider, this is a hands-on introduction to busy chores for little paws. Roll up your sleeves and jump into this perfect exploration of grown-up tasks for tiny tots!

Measuring me

Emma — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

From finding out how tall you are in food tins to how much electricity your body can generate, Measuring Me includes plenty of relatable and exciting ways to explore the concepts of measuring.

Bright and lively artwork by Nicola Kent presents the topic of measuring in an exciting and personal way, encouraging little learners to engage in this important concept. Includes a pull-out height chart!

Discover more about the human body in this book that is all about YOU!

All the cats

Emma — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Created by the 2019 winner of the UK Independent Booksellers’ Best New Illustrator Award!Nicola Kent presents… ALL THE CATS! Short cats, tall cats, careful-not-to-fall cats. Itchy cats and scratchy cats – can you see the matching cats? Spot the miles and miles of cats jam-packed into this chunky, gifty feline picture book! Can you spot yours?

Giraffe and a half

Emma — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Giraffe and a Half believes her difference stops her from making friends, but can Bird and a Third help her to overcome her shyness?Giraffe and a Half has six legs and three ears, which is brilliant for dancing and listening, but not so good for making friends. But one day, playing on her own, she meets Bird and a Third, who knows that sometimes it’s our insecurities that hold us back the most. This delightful story will encourage children to embrace their differences.Based on Nicola Kent’s own experiences as a child with disabilities, and her belief that although ongoing health issues can bring many challenges to life, having lovely friends doesn’t need to be one of them.

All the dogs

Emma — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Created by the 2019 winner of the UK Independent Booksellers’ Best New Illustrator Award!Nicola Kent presents… ALL THE DOGS! Big dogs, small dogs, hardly there at all dogs. Two dogs, three dogs, always need a pee dogs! Have fun reading along in this chunky, gifty doggy picture book and meet ALL the dogs… can you spot yours?