At the North Pole, a gang of mischievous little reindeer sneak out of their stalls, fly off with Santa’s sleigh and munch their way through far too many sprouts! With hilarious rhymes, busy scenes full of surprises, and a special fold-out ending, this book is perfect for festive bedtime giggles and storytime fun.

Learn & play!
A number line to count up to 10 and back down again
A page of simple adding up for early maths skills
Bold, playful illustrations to keep little readers engaged

Written by Barry Timms and illustrated by Mike Byrne, Ten Christmas Bottoms is a must-have for toddlers and preschoolers who love silly stories and counting fun!

For more Sums with Bums check out Ten Green Bottoms and Ten Red Bottoms!

Join the comical alien crew and their ‘wind-powered’ rocket as they cause all kinds of mischief on Earth. This riotous rhyming story with lots to spot by Barry Timms and Mike Byrne features a number line to count up to 10 and back again plus a page of ‘sums with bums’ .

Developing first maths skills has never been so much fun!

More bums in the series: Ten Red Bottoms.

Join the excitable little dragons in the castle as they chomp, chew, learn to breathe fire and fly, causing all kinds of mischief. Packed full of silly humour and with lots to spot in busy scenes, this riotous rhyming story by Barry Timms and Mike Byrne is perfect for reading aloud and sharing.

With a surprise fold out ending, a number line to count up to 10 and back down again, plus a page of simple adding up . . . first maths skills have never been so much fun!

The dreamiest bedtime story to lull little ones peacefully off to sleep.

Night is falling in the jungle, and little tiger Patterpaw is ready to snooze. Granny and Grandpa Tiger want to help their cub have the sleepiest sleep of all, but they will need the help of their jungle friends when a thunderstorm comes rumbling and crashing through the forest.

With mesmerising, magical illustrations and repeated lullaby refrain, this lyrical rhyming adventure written by award-winning author Barry Timms is the perfect gift, and guaranteed to help children wind down at bedtime!

Join the green-bottomed aliens and their ‘wind-powered’ rocket as they cause all kinds of mischief on Earth. Packed full of silly humour and with lots to spot in busy scenes, this riotous rhyming story by Barry Timms and Mike Byrne is perfect for reading aloud and sharing.

With a surprise gatefold ending, a number line to count up to ten and back down again plus a page of simple adding up, first maths skills have never been so much fun!

This book is NOT about a polar bear. Well . . . OK, maybe it is! But this polar bear can drive a train, roller skate, disco dance and even save the world. And there’s one thing this bear does best of all – he gives the biggest, cosiest cuddles!

With brilliant wordplay and a sweet and playful friendship at its heart, this is the perfect picture book for bear fans everywhere.

This fabulously funny story has stacks of appeal for both girls and boys – watch out for bubbles, bumper cars, jelly mountains, treasure chests and magical adventures.

Praise for This is NOT a Unicorn!: “Timms and Adamson put a genuinely fresh spin on the genre with irresistible word play, a joyful read-aloud text and gorgeous feel-good artwork.” – Fiona Noble, The Bookseller

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Prepare for a hilarious adventure with the funniest dinosaur you’ve EVER seen!

This book is NOT about a dinosaur! Well, not an any old dinosaur. THIS dinosaur can become the most amazing things – a footballer, pirate, deep-sea diver, knight, magician and even a hairdresser! Having a dinosaur for a friend is one BIG adventure.

This fabulously funny story has stacks of appeal for both girls and boys. Look out for spooky houses, prehistoric creatures, silly fish, sparkling teeth and LOTS of fun and friendship.

With wonderful wordplay and a sweet relationship at its heart, this is NOT a dinosaur book to be missed!

Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free “Stories Aloud” audio recording. Just scan the QR code and listen along!

On the first day of Christmas, what did Santa see?
A star that had broken in three!

Christmas spirit is in the air and all the animals are feeling the cheer. But in the excitement, what has happened to the forest? There is litter EVERYWHERE!

Appalled by what he sees, Santa writes a letter to his animal friends asking them to clear up. And over the course of twelve fun-filled days, they work together to do just that!

Based on the sing-along festive rhyme The Twelve Days of Christmas – and the perfect introduction to recycling and reusing for a new generation.

A shimmering tale of friendship, kindness and courage.