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SCHOLASTIC'S BRAND NEW RANGE OF PRE-SCHOOL AND PICTURE BOOKS

 
   
 

Dog BreathDog Breath
by Dav Pilkey


Hally the dog has horrible breath. Even the skunks avoid her. So when Mr and Mrs Tosis decide enough is enough and try to find a new home for Hally, the Tosis kids hatch a plan to get rid of her bad breath and save Hally. They try everything: a breathtaking view, Breath of a Salesman and even a speedy rollercoaster, but nothing works. Only a miracle can save Hally now...

ISBN: 978 1407 10635 9. Paperback. £5.99

 
   
  A New Home for Little Fox by Janet BinghamA New Home for Little Fox
by Janet Bingham

Where will Little Fox make his new spring home?

When Little Fox sees Mrs Finch building her nest, Daddy Fox explains that everyone thinks about new homes in spring. Little Fox wonders where he and Daddy will make their own new home. With twinkly foil on the cover and final spread, this charming story about Daddy Fox and Little Fox is perfect for parents and children to share.

ISBN: 978 1407 10497 3. Hardback. £10.99
ISBN: 978 1407 10498 0. Paperback. £5.99

 
   
 

Don't Eat The Teacher by Nick WardDon't Eat the Teacher
by Nick Ward
It's Sammy the shark's first day at school and he's very excited. But when Sammy gets excited, he goes CRUNCH! Sometimes he nibbles his paintings, or chomps on the class story book, but when Sammy's excitement gets the better of him, the teacher is in for a big surprise!

ISBN: 978 1407 10598 7. Paperback. £4.99

 
   
 

Good Boy, Fergus! by David Shannon Good Boy, Fergus!
by David Shannon
Sometimes Fergus is a good boy. He can sit, roll and he loves a good tickle, but sometimes Fergus is a naughty boy. When he's not chasing after cats, he's running around making a big mess with his mucky paws - bath-time is always a struggle! But with such an adorable face no one can resist this loveable scamp.

ISBN: 978 1407 10500 0. Paperback. £5.99

 
   
  The Donkey's Christmas Song by Nancy Tafuri The Donkey's Christmas Song
by Nancy Tafuri

Decorated throughout with silver and gold foil highlights, this richly but simply illustrated story of the first Christmas is retold in rhyme for the very youngest of children. With sturdy board pages luxuriously edged in gold and a spectacular foldout Nativity scene at the end, this is the perfect gift for Christmas.

ISBN: 978 0439 74618 2. Board Books. £4.99

 
   
  The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch 30th Anniversary Edition by Ronda Armitage The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch 30th Anniversary Edition
by Ronda Armitage

Every day, Mr Grinling the lighthouse keeper cleans and polishes his light to make sure it shines brightly at night. At lunchtime he tucks into a delicious lunch, prepared by his wife. But Mr Grinling isn't the only one who enjoys it. Can Mrs Grinling stop the greedy seagulls stealing the lighthouse keeper's lunch?

ISBN: 978 1407 10315 0. Paperback. £5.99

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  My Little Star by Janet BinghamMy Little Star
by Janet Bingham

Little Fox is walking in the woods with Daddy, playing with leaves from the trees. Little Fox thinks the trees reach right up to the top of the sky, but Daddy Fox explains that the sky reaches much, much higher! Soon Little Fox discovers that the sky goes on forever, just like love.

ISBN: 978 1407 10311 2. Hardback. £10.99
ISBN: 978 0439 94434 2. Paperback. £5.99

 
   
  My First Bible Stories by Eva Moore My First Bible Stories
by Eva Moore

This collection of the best loved Bible stories is perfect for sharing with even the youngest of children. Read the story of Creation, Noah's Ark and many more wonderful retellings of popular stories. This lovely board edition with a padded cover makes an ideal christening gift.

ISBN: 978 1407 10303 7. Board Book. £6.99

 
   
 

The Lord Is My Shepherd by Hans WilhelmThe Lord Is My Shepherd
by Hans Wilhelm

A soft, gently text based on the psalm, adapted for the very young.

Little ones will love following the adventures of this tiny lamb in this beautifully illustrated picture book. The friendly, soothing text explains how the Lord provides for everybody.

ISBN: 978 0439 80002 0. Hardback. £6.99

 
   
  Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam by Hans Wilhelm Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam
by Hans Wilhelm

A charming picture book based upon the words of the traditional children’s hymn.

Little ones will love following the adventures of the baby duckling in this beautifully illustrated picture book. The friendly, soothing text teaches young children how they can help others and have fun along the way.

ISBN: 978 0439 80003 7. Hardback. £6.99

 
   
  Shut The Gate by Elizabeth PulfordShut the Gate
by Elizabeth Pulford

A wonderful, heartwarming picture book about a young family out on a walk in the countryside. Along their way they pass through fields of chickens, sheep, cows and horses. All goes well until they realise that somebody hasn't been shutting the farm gates behind them..... Lots of cheeky characters and a humerous text – the essential ingredients for a lovely picture book.

ISBN: 978 1869 43708 4. Boardbook. £4.99

 
   
 

Little Otter's Big Journey by David BedfordLittle Otter's Big Journey (PB)
by David Bedford

Baby Otter drifts to sea while his mother searches for food, but finds her again with help from the friends he makes along the way.

ISBN: 978 0439 95084 8. Paperback. £4.99

 
   
 

No, David! David Gets In Trouble by David ShannonNo, David! David Gets in Trouble
by David Shannon

David doesn’t mean to misbehave, but somehow he just can’t help but get in trouble!

ISBN: 978 0439 95453 2. Paperback. £5.99

 
   
 

Mousework: A Day with Daddy by Caroline Uff Mousework: A Day with Daddy
by Caroline Uff

Today is special, because Oliver is going into work with his daddy. First there’s the crowded train journey, and then lots of important office jobs. It’s hard work or a little mouse. But when a crisis looms, Oliver proves that being small can often be the biggest help of all.

ISBN: 978 0439 97374 8. Paperback. £5.99

 
   
 

Dinosaur Dinosaur by Kevin LewisDinosaur Dinosaur
by Kevin Lewis

Jumpy-bumpy dinosaur, run outside and play. Busy-whizzy dinosaur, all the livelong day!

Follow this bouncy-pouncy dinosaur’s non-stop action from breakfast to bedtime.

ISBN: 978 0439 95141 8. Hardback. £6.99

 
   
 

Ten Little Fish by Audrey Wood Ten Little Fish
by Audrey Wood

Ten Little Fish, swimming in the sea. Find them and count them: one, two, three!

Where did they go, one by one? Ten Little Fish, having so much fun!

A delightful counting picture book with sparkle on every page!

ISBN: 978 0439 95110 4. Paperback. £4.99

 
   
 

A Tales of Two Kitties by Liz PichonA Tale of Two Kitties
by Liz Pichon

Fluffy and Scruffy are neighbours, but they are most certainly NOT friends! Sparky, graphic artwork and comedic, punchy text from an award-winning author/illustrator.

ISBN: 978 0439 95171 5. Paperback. £4.99

 
   
 

No, David! by David ShannonNo, David!
by David Shannon

David doesn't mean to misbehave, but somehow he just can't help but get into trouble …

ISBN: 978 0439 95452 5. Paperback. £4.99

 
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  A Wolf At The Door/Who's Been Eating My Porridge by Nick WardA Wolf at the Door / Who's Been Eating My Porridge
by Nick Ward

Two delightfully funny picture books in one. Join Little Bear and a whole host of familiar characters, from Little Miss Riding Hood to Billy Goat Gruff as they face the Porridge Monster and Big, Bad Wolf.

ISBN: 978 0439 95057 2. Paperback. £5.99

 
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Snow White by Joyce DunbarSnow White
by Joyce Dunbar & Julie Monks

The passionate writing and beautiful illustrations give a new energy to this traditional story. Dunbar explores what it was really like for a princess to look after seven little men, why she disobeyed their advice and how exactly the Queen managed to go back and forth over seven mountains. The inventive details really bring the book to life, from what's in Snow White's cooking pot to how many tiny socks she had to wash.

ISBN: 978 0439 95994 0. Hard Back. £14.99

 
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The Penguin Who Wanted to Fly by Catherine VaseThe Penguin Who Wanted to Fly
by Catherine Vase

Flip-Flop is a little penguin with a big dream: he wants to fly. But his helicopter hat makes him dizzy and his snow plane doesn't even take off. Then Flip-Flop discovers that dreams can come true - in a totally unexpected way!

ISBN: 978 1407 10522 2. Board Book. £5.99
ISBN: 978 0439 96846 1. Paperback. £5.99
ISBN: 978 0439 96845 4. Hardback. £9.99

 
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Cockadoodle-doo, Mr Sultana! by Michael MorpurgoCockadoodle-doo, Mr Sultana!
by Michael Morpurgo
illustrated by
Holly Swain

A colourful adventure from the former Children’s Laureate. An ambitious rooster who is “never very good at doing what he’s told” sneaks off to explore the world. He stumbles right into the path of the angry Sultana. The rooster’s quick wit and quiet stubborn disobedience make him more than a match for the raging Sultana. Laugh at the ways that the two try to outwit and trick each other.

ISBN: 978 0439 98280 1. Paper Back. £4.99

 
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Three Hungry Spiders by Dawn BentleyThree Hungry Spiders
by Dawn Bentley

Who can resist this seasonal title with a holographic cover and deliciously squeezable, pull-out and stretchable spiders in this hilariously funny rhyming story about three hungry spiders and their pursuit of a cunning little fly. Will those spiders catch that fly? If you STREE-EE-ETCH them you just may find out!

A trio of plastic spiders are firmly attached to the back cover of each book. Sturdy in design and made to resist the inevitable tugs of delighted children.

ISBN: 978 0439 95030 5. Hardback. £6.99

 
   
   
 

Louie and the Monsters by Ella BurfootLouie and the Monsters
by Ella Burfoot

Louie doesn't like monsters but monsters like Louie. They follow him up the stairs . . . and all the way back down again. They sit at the table and eat his tea . . . and get the peas stuck in their teeth. They dribble and giggle and burp too much. Louie is fed up and gets rid of them but finds himself lonely and misses the mischievous monsters and their fun.

ISBN: 978 0439 96844 7. Paperback. £4.99

 
   
   
 

Mutt Dog by Stephen Michael KingMutt Dog!
by Stephen Michael King

Shortlisted for the Picture Book of the Year Award by the Children's Book Council of Australia, Mutt Dog will soon capture your heart. Mutt is an adorable little dog but he doesn’t have a home, Can he find someone to take him in?

ISBN: 978 0439 95449 5. Paperback. £4.99

 
   
   
 

Baby Bear, Beware! by Alison BoyleBaby Bear, Beware!
by Alison Boyle

Baby Bear, Newborn Bear and Mum are off for a walk in the woods. But Mum's pleasure soon turns to exasperation as Baby Bear and Newborn Bear jostle for her attentions. A charming and cuddly conclusion to this story exploring the relationship - and love - between a bear and his baby sibling.

ISBN: 978 0439 96835 5. Paperback. £4.99

 
   
   
 

No David! David Goes to School by David ShannonNo David! David Goes to School
by David Shannon

David's behaviour is terrible as usual as we follow him through an exuberant day of misbehaving at school. All ends happily however, with a turnaround in behaviour resulting in that most treasured of school awards: a gold star!

An entertaining, laugh-out-loud romp from the beginning of class to the end of the day.

ISBN: 978 0439 954518. Paperback. £4.99

 
   
   
 

Crocodiles Don't Brush Their Teeth by Colin FancyCrocodiles Don’t Brush Their Teeth
by Colin Fancy

Crocodiles, elephants, cats and pigs…a fun exploration of human and animal behaviour for young children. A rainbow-bright picture book with a punchy, read-aloud text.

ISBN: 978 0439 95991 9. Paperback. £4.99

 
   
   
 

My Big Brother Boris by Liz PichonMy Big Brother, Boris
by Liz Pichon

'This is me, Little Croc, and this is my big brother, Boris. We live happily in a lovely part of the swamp . . .'
. . . or at least Little Croc and Boris did live happily in a lovely part of the swamp! Lately Boris has been spending more and more time with crocs his own age, looking very grumpy and playing loud music. Gone are the days when Little Croc and Boris would swim and play happily together. Little Croc now wonders whether Boris still loves him. Will things ever be the same again?

A wickedly funny and uplifting story about the trials and tribulations of everyday family life.

ISBN: 978 0439 96829 4. £4.99

 
   
   
 

The Terrible Troublesome Troll by Nick WardTerrible Troublesome Troll
by Nick Ward

Billy doesn’t want to go to school…not because he doesn’t like it – he LOVES it – but because en route there is the terrible, troublesome troll. Tired of feeling bullied and scared, Billy and his best friend Tiny Mole pit their wits against the Troll – and in so doing discover that actually all he needs to be is loved, not loathed.

ISBN: 978 0439 97367 0. Paperback. £4.99. Ages: 3-6

 
   
   
 

Don't Put Your Finger in the Jelly, Nelly!Don't Put Your Finger in the Jelly, Nelly!
by Nick Sharratt

Don't Put Your Finger in the Jelly, Nelly!Nick Sharratt’s classic children’s die-cut picture book is now in a larger format. Don’t put your finger in the jelly, Nelly. You might upset a jellyphant!

ISBN: 978 0439 95062 6. Large Paperback. £5.99
ISBN: 978 0439 96000 7. Paperback. £3.99. Ages: 2-6

Find out about other Picture Books by Nick Sharratt. Click here to visit the Nick Sharratt Book Zone

 
   
   
 

Boo To The Who In The Dark by Joyce DunbarBoo to the Who in the Dark
by Joyce Dunbar
Illustrated by Sarah Massini

Long-Nose and Little-Legs are best friends who love playing in the wood but whenever it begins to get dark Long-Nose gets frightened and scurries back home. In winter they hardly have any time to play before Long-Nose runs home. The two set out to discover what it is that scares them about the dark. The suspense makes this a perfect story for reading aloud.

ISBN: 978 0439 96836 2. Paperback. £4.99

 
   
   
 

Winter Magic by Julie Monks Winter Magic
by Julie Monks

Winner of the Best of British Illustration Award in the Picture Book Category, 2004, 'Winter Magic' is a beautiful enigmatic and atmospheric book which follows two children as they delight in the wonder of a gloriously white winter's day. Join their imaginative play as: ‘the shadows of the trees become the antler of deer’ and ‘the snow-covered hill becomes the soft back of a white bear’.

ISBN: 978 0439 97373 1. Paperback. £4.99

 
   
   
 

Aladdin And The Enchanted Lamp by Philip PullmanAladdin and the Enchanted Lamp
by Philip Pullman
I
llustrated by Sophy Williams

A classic tale revised and embellished by master storyteller Philip Pullman with rich illustrations that really bring out the magic of the story. Aladdin’s insatiable love of mischief coupled with all the exoticism of China and Arabia make for a wonderfully dramatic adventure.

The Guardian review called it: "a lustrous production .... a fine gift book and good family reading."

Aladdin and the Enchanted Lamp by Philip Pullman"Philip Pullman, one of the supreme literary dreamers and magicians of our time." Guardian

"(Sophy Williams) knows how to create atmosphere and drama ... masterly." Mother Goose Award Panel

ISBN: 978 0439 96299 5. Paperback. £7.99
ISBN: 978 0439 96298 8. Hardback. £14.99

 
   
 

 

 

 
 
 

 
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  Dog Breath
  A New Home For Little Fox
  Don't Eat the Teacher
  Good Boy Fergus!
  The Donkey's Christmas Song
  The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch
  My Little Star
  My First Bible Stories
  The Lord Is My Shepherd
  Jesus Wants Me For A Sunbeam
  Shut The Gate
  Little Otter's Big Journey (PB)
  No, David! David Gets in Trouble
  Mousework: A Day with Daddy
  Dinosaur Dinosaur
  Ten Little Fish
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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