

Noggin the Nog mini editions
There is Noggin, Nogbad, a dragon, a whale, elephants, a moon mouse, gallantry, chivalry and much kindness in these ancient manuscripts...
Tony


Video: How Kind by Mary Murphy
Tony & Margaret read How Kind by Mary Murphy, one of our American imports published by Candlewick Press. For more videos, visit and...
Tony, Margaret


Shakespeare: 4 spectacular introductions to the bard
NOTE: Marcia Williams (see Tales from Shakespeare) will be in the shop helping us to celebrate the Shakespeare 400th anniversary on Sat...
Mark


Princess Arabella's Birthday and Princess Arabella Mixes Colours by Mylo Freeman
Princess Arabella is very used to getting what she wants. Jewelled roller skates, bikes made of gold, every kind of cuddly toy you could...
Margaret


Books of the Year 2015: Board Books
Peekaboo by Guliano Ferri Beautiful in its simplicity. Lift the flaps, whether they be wings or paws or hooves, away from each page to...
Tony, Margaret & Mark


Books of the Year 2015: Picturebooks
Battle Bunny by Mac Barnett & Matthew Myers A work of subversive genius and one of our top recommends for teachers looking for a lesson...
Tony, Margaret & Mark


Alternative Bedtime Books
Bedtime books will always be popular, but the best are not generally found among the obvious or the bestselling. If you're looking for...
Mark


Quiet is the New Loud: The Wonder, Flotsam & Silver Buttons
This is a celebration of three of my favourite picturebooks from the quieter end of the spectrum. It's great fun speeding through noisy...
Mark


Summer Reading '15: Picturebooks
Grandad's Island by Benji Davies: Before you make this journey, know it does get a little sad but it is incredibly beautiful. Check out...
Tony, Margaret, Mark


Until I Met Dudley by Roger McGough & Chris Riddell
Ever wondered how a dishwasher works? Perhaps the dishes are licked clean by hungry cats. And maybe toasters are powered by the fiery...
Margaret