Count the busy elves in this adorable Christmas story about friendship that will teach children that sometimes less is more.

At Christmas time an elf arrived . . . but very soon I knew . . .

one little elf was not enough and so I needed . . . two!

When an elf comes to stay, you’re sure to have lots of fun. But wouldn’t 2 . . . 3 . . . 4 . . . or even 10 elves be better still? Or would their over-enthusiastic present wrapping and noisy festive tunes create just a bit too much Christmas chaos?! Perhaps just one special elf friend is perfect . . .

From the creators of How Many Dinosaurs is Too Many? and Charlie Chooses – Lou Peacock (A Whale of a Time, Oliver Elephant and The Bear, the Book and the Blanket) and Nicola Slater (The Leaf Thief, the Hello series and the Meekoo series) – comes this rhyming romp that shows that true happiness is often found in what you already have.

Praise for How Many Dinosaurs is Too Many?:

“Cute and funny counting book” – The Bookseller

Curl up with a pup and enjoy these heartfelt poems about why we love dogs, and they love us.

Mouse needs to catch Gorilla – and quick! – in this zany story that’s perfect for car-crazy babies and toddlers.

Follow Mouse on an epic mission to find Gorilla in this interactive adventure full of zooming vehicles, comic capers and animal antics. Mouse races after Gorilla through a variety of exciting settings, from navigating a busy building site, to steering through snowy ski slopes. But is Gorilla really a baddie? No! Mouse just wants to give him back his banana!

This quirky text has been lovingly abridged for younger readers and is now in chunky board book format. With cars to count on every page, and a mapped-out route to trace, little vehicle fans will be entertained for hours.

Get ready for this wacky car chase and don’t forget to FOLLOW THAT CAR!

Open the doors to meet Bear’s friends in this sweet and simple story that helps everyone settle down at bedtime.

Knock! Knock!

Hello, Mouse! Don’t you know it’s bedtime?

Bear is getting ready for bed. He’s had a little snack, brushed his teeth and put on his big bear pyjamas when – Knock! Knock! – someone is at the door. Don’t they know it’s bedtime? It’s Mouse and she needs a little snack. Then Crocodile arrives and her toothbrush is broken, and – uh oh – Lion’s pyjamas are too small, and now wide-awake Owl is playing her trumpet very loudly. Can Bear help his friends so they can all get a good night’s sleep?

From the illustrator of the bestselling Felt Flaps series – over 5 million copies sold – and winner of the Sainsbury’s Children’s Book of the Year Award 2017 (for Where’s Mr Lion?)

Written by Lou Peacock, whose A Whale of a Time anthology was shortlisted for the Waterstones Book of the Year 2023.

Help your child wind down for bed with this gently interactive picture book that makes bedtime fun for everyone.

Meet a riot of cheeky dinosaurs in this adorable story about friendship.

When a dinosaur comes to play, you’re sure to have lots of fun. But wouldn’t 2 . . . 3 . . . 4 . . . or even 10 dinosaurs be better still? Or would they be too big, too messy and just a little bit too naughty? Perhaps one very special dinosaur is just perfect!

A brilliantly illustrated collection of 366 hilarious poems to keep you laughing all year round!

The Times Children’s Book of the Year 2023

Featured in New York Times Holiday Books for Children

Shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year 2023

A wonderful gift for all ages, this beautifully produced anthology is rib-ticklingly funny to wryly witty, each poem in this uplifting collection is guaranteed to put a smile on your face! Whether it’s a poem about socks or spaniels, eggs or elephants, this bright and brilliant collection will bring you cheer and laughter every day. Perfect for reading aloud, sharing even more side-splitting hilarity with family and friends.

The spectacular range of poems for children includes work by John Agard, Maya Angelou, Hilaire Belloc, Brian Bilston, Lucille Clifton, Wendy Cope, Roald Dahl, Edward Lear, Spike Milligan, Ogden Nash, Grace Nichols, Jack Prelutsky, Michael Rosen, Christina Rossetti, Benjamin Zephaniah and many more.

“Laughter is definitely the top priority here in this bright, lively and uplifting poetry anthology for children” – Lucy Bannerman, The Times

“The visual production is outstanding… with bold, playful mixed-media illustrations that match the lighthearted loopiness.” – New York Times

“There are a myriad of ways to enjoy this collection… This makes the perfect gift… a whale of a time is guaranteed” – Gemma McLaughlin, The National

A sweet and comical story about the three things a baby needs for the perfect bedtime!

What do you need for the perfect bedtime? A beloved bear, book and blanket, of course! Join in the fun with ten enthusiastic and energetic bunnies as they try to find the special things Baby needs to settle down to sleep. Oh – and don’t forget the all-important goodnight kiss, too!

This cosy and gentle story is the perfect book for reading together to help little ones wind down before they go to bed.

Have you met Margot? She is cheerful, helpful and kind – the very best kind of friend!

It’s a marvellous day in the big city. The sky is blue, the sun is shining, and Margot has made a delicious cake for her best friend, Oscar! Margot takes her little red wagon and off she goes with cake in tow. But by the time she reaches Oscar’s house after having helped all her friends along the way, will there be ANY cake left to share?

A story about empathy which shows that kindness and cake is always the best recipe for friendship.

It’s Christmas Eve and Father Christmas has fallen asleep at the Three Bears’ cottage but NOTHING will wake him. It’s up to Baby Bear and the Fairy-Tale Rescue Rangers to deliver the last presents so EVERY child gets a gift. But how will they cross the Roaring Rushing River, navigate the Deepest Darkest Wood and get past the Most Monstrous Mountain . . . all before the children wake up on Christmas morning?

The perfect picture book to share with children from 3+ at Christmas!