Children aged 3-5 can meet dogs big and small, with all sorts of unique and special features, in this playful picture book.

From tiny Chihuahua Agnes who loves to burrow beneath cushions, to Holly the Collie, who loves chasing her tail, this book contains a pack of adorable dogs. Each is special in their own way, but only one of these lovable pups can be the biggest. A fun surprise at the end of the book reveals just who is the BIGGEST dog in the book.

This picture book for children offers:

• A charming story written by celebrated author Ben Lerwill, following Agnes the Chihuahua and her friends as they search for the Biggest Dog in the book.
• Adorable illustrations of a variety of dogs by award-winning illustrator Mark Chambers.
• A surprise open-out page at the very end revealing the Biggest Dog in the book.

This fun story introduces different dog breeds and involves playful repetition throughout, reinforcing new vocabulary for little ones. Written by award-winning author Ben Lerwill and illustrated by prizewinning artist Mark Chambers, this book will appeal to dog lovers everywhere and anyone who appreciates animals, no matter their size.

The first book in a gorgeously illustrated new natural science series for children, produced in collaboration with the National Trust. You’ll never look at soil the same way again!

What’s the point of soil? What’s it ever done for us? From hosting billions of worms to minibeasts and microbes, to being the home of fungi that could allow trees to talk, to providing enough nutrients to feed a planet . . . soil is a muddy, magical, marvellous miracle!

In this fascinating and touching book, children can learn about 50 courageous creatures from around the world and throughout history.

This fully illustrated collection gathers heart-warming, surprising and often emotionally powerful stories of bravery, discovery and friendship. Featuring a range of animals – from heroes, helpers and adventurers to achievers and many more – young readers will discover some of the most famous and unforgettable animals of all time.

• Pickles the dog, who tracked down a stolen World Cup trophy
• The first mammal to be cloned – Dolly the sheep
• Cher Ami, the heroic pigeon who saved hundreds of lives

Compelling and visually arresting in equal measure, WildLives is the perfect introduction to just some of the amazing animals whose wild lives have made history.

Related teaching resource pack available on the Nosy Crow website.

Other titles in the series include: HerStory and YouthQuake

Discover the sweet, snuggly, and sometimes surprising sleep habits of animals in this gentle introduction to non-fiction. Perfect for readers from 3+, this beautifully illustrated book shows all kinds of animals from around the world. Amazing facts are accompanied by simple questions, encouraging children to think about their own bedtime and how similar – or different – it is to the way animals go to sleep.

With gently informative text from award-winning author and travel-writer Ben Lerwill, and adorable wildlife illustration by Maribel Lechuga, this is the perfect first non-fiction for young readers, and an ideal book to share together as you wind down for bedtime.

Harriet isn’t just strong – she’s the strongest girl in the whole world! And though her super-strength is mostly wonderful, it does make things like bouncing on trampolines, mixing cake batter, and putting the cap on the toothpaste a bit, well… tricky.

So when the Seriously Strong Touring Circus comes to town, Harriet thinks she might POP with excitement to see other people just like her! Hans the Hairy and Betty Biceps show her that being strong should be celebrated – and when Muscleman Max prepares to break a world record, Harriet suddenly finds herself taking a starring role in the performance- one she could never have dreamed of…

This humorous and empowering read features a brilliant cast of larger-than-life characters, and a heroine that you can’t help but root for. A true celebration of strength, difference, and finding a place where you truly belong.

Did you know that clownfish can have hundreds of babies?
Or that some families like to be on the move, like monarch butterflies who will travel together for their entire lives!
Did you know that lions are ruled by a king, but in a bee family the queen is the boss . . .

Meet families of all shapes and sizes, in these incredible true stories about wild families. These fascinating stories for curious young minds are fully illustrated with imaginative, colourful artwork, perfect for dipping into and to treasure all year round.