Frank is a gnome whose destiny seems to be to stay in his garden, listening to the birds chattering.
The birds always have something to talk about. Frank likes listening to them, but the sparrows tease him for never going anywhere. He starts to long for a new view, so one day he does something extraordinary.
He walks through a small gate in the garden wall and wanders into the neighbouring fields. He walks through the deep forest, climbs the steepest hills and descends vast mountains.
Where will his journey lead and how far will he go?
Will he eventually find the special place where he is happiest?
Blue Monster wants to play with Rabbit, but Rabbit is sleeping and doesn't want to play.
SO... what should Blue Monster do?
Blue Monster does something you should NEVER do and then... he does it again and again!
Now he DEFINITELY has no one to play with! He feels sad, lonely and VERY guilty. But when Blue Monster opens his mouth and YAWNS... what a surprise!
Things may get better after all!
If Blue Monster only says he's sorry.
An adventurous and heart-warming picture book about a sparky little owl who is determined to leave the nest during the day, by internationally acclaimed author-illustrator, Petr Horáček.
Tiny Owl wants to explore the day. Mummy Owl says the day can be dangerous but Tiny Owl isn't scared! So, when Mummy Owl is asleep, Tiny Owl tiptoes out of the nest and flies off. There are all kinds of other birds and animals out during the day, and everything is so colourful!
But maybe night-time is best for owls after all...
Tom and Mot are best friends. On their birthday, Tom gives Mot a feather – but could it be a feather from the most spectacular bird in the world? Mot gives Tom a marble – or is it the smallest planet in the universe?
Tom would like to give a whale, a dolphin, a sea monster, an elephant, while Mot would give rivers, mountains, forests and even the sun!
But after a joyful day playing together, what is the best present of all? This beautiful story of imagination and friendship is perfect for sharing.
Black Bear is feeling lonely, so he decides to look for a friend. Luckily, he meets Brown Bear, who is in the same situation! The bears decide to search for a friend together. They search everywhere, but their elusive friend is nowhere to be found. Or have they been right there all along?
With stunning artwork and heart-warming text, this is a beautiful picture book from the Kate Greenaway Medal-shortlisted Petr Horáček.
A lively tale about a fun-loving cat learning to accept change, imaginatively illustrated by the award-winning Petr Horáček.
Mischievous Mister Boo loves to give everyone he meets a surprise. He shocks the baby birds, the baby rabbits and the baby owls. BOO! But one day he wakes up without his usual energy and no one seems to take any notice of him. Will Mister Boo learn to accept change and find joy again? A buoyant second collaboration between the acclaimed writer Joyce Dunbar and world-renowned illustrator Petr Horáček.
A heart-warming picture book following an inquisitive hare as he discovers that the best place in the world is always with the people you love.
"Do you think this is the best place in the world?" Hare asks his friends, Rabbit, Bear, Duck and Owl. Certain there must be somewhere better out there, Hare sets out on an adventure that takes him to mountains higher than the clouds, sun-kissed beaches and starlit deserts. But even the most beautiful place isn't perfect without friends to share it with, and perhaps the best place in the world is actually closer than Hare thinks. Petr Horáček's artwork shines with a gorgeous summer palette in this charming bedtime read.
"The artwork is stunning. Each spread is bursting with colour and life, depicting wonderful places and warm relationships. The Best Place in the World is a complete delight." North Somerset Teachers' Book Award
A beautiful, thought-provoking picture book about the importance of freedom.
Strong and proud, the tiger is lord of the jungle, but all his strength and boldness cannot keep him safe from the human hunters. In captivity, the tiger realises that what really matters is not strength or power, but freedom.
Duck is grumpy. The pond is dry and, even worse, there's a grey cloud following her around. Can any of Duck's friends cheer her up? A funny farmyard tale about friendship from Joyce Dunbar, illustrated by award-winning artist Petr Horáček with his trademark colourful flair.
A funny, read-aloud farmyard tale about a very greedy goat from award-winning illustrator Petr Horáček.
A funny, read-aloud farmyard tale about a very greedy goat from award-winning illustrator Petr Horáček. Goat has had enough of eating grass. She wants to try something different – the dog’s food, the pig’s potatoes and even the farmer’s pants. But things go wrong in this hilarious, but cautionary, farmyard tale from the Kate Greenaway-Medal shortlisted illustrator described by the Washington Post as "the thinking tot's Eric Carle".
A peep-through adventure on the farm with Little Chick, to share with the youngest readers, illustrated by award-winning author-artist, Petr Horácek.
Who can you find on the farm? Join Little Chick and peep through the cut-outs on each spread to spy a whole host of animals. And there is a very special someone waiting at the end of the book.
A peep-through adventure in the woods with Little Bunny, to share with the youngest readers, illustrated by award-winning author-artist, Petr Horáček.
Who can you find in the woods? Join Little Bunny and peep through the cut-outs on each spread to spy a whole host of woodland animals. And there is a very special someone waiting at the end of the book.
A peep-through space adventure to share with your baby.
3, 2, 1, blast off! What can you see in space? Peep-through the rocket windows to find out, in this colourful board book from award-winning author-illustrator Petr Horacek.
A peep-through underwater adventure to share with your baby.
What can you find under the sea? Peep-through the submarine window to find out in this colourful board book from award-winning author-illustrator Petr Horacek.
A colourful lift-the-flap book of opposites to share with your baby.
Who is the biggest, who is the tallest and who is the noisiest? Lift the flaps and find out in this colourful board book from acclaimed author/illustrator Petr Horacek.
A colourful lift-the-flap guessing game perfect for sharing at bedtime.
Who is sleeping in the river, under the leaf and in the tree? Lift the flaps to find out and discover a sleepy surprise at the end, in this colourful bedtime board book from acclaimed author/illustrator Petr Horacek.
Tiny Mouse loves nibbling corn in the sunshine. She loves the crackle of the leaves in the wind. She even loves the snowflakes when they tickle her nose. But when the rain starts to fall, Tiny Mouse runs for her hole. What will make her come out? Little fingers will love to turn the wheel and reveal a beautiful rainbow at the end of the book. An evocative board book about different kinds of weather by the award-winning illustrator, Petr Horacek.
A colourful baby board book from a beloved author/illustrator with charming animals and a novelty surprise.
"Heehaw," says the donkey. "Miaow," says the cat. Turn the pages and learn all the animal sounds in this fun and lively board book from multi-award-winning author/illustrator Petr Horacek. Part of the Baby Walker series of books for babies, the shaped pages build to a special animal ending. You're in safe hands with Baby Walker.
Green Hippo is feeling sad.
Hippos aren't supposed to be GREEN.
Can his friends convince him that he's perfect just the way he is?