Small world creations ltd, 2016 catalog

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About us Founded in 1997, small world creations makes novelty pre-school children’s books, which we sell to publishers, book clubs, direct sale and wholesale outlets worldwide. Our small, hard-working team has become a valued supplier to the international co-edition market, gaining publishing partners throughout the world and a reputation for innovation and imagination. We specialize in multilingual co-editions of our own titles, but our formats can also be translated into licensed character or publishers' own art versions, tailoring our creativity to suit many markets. From bobbly board books, through squirty bath books, to cute and cuddly cloth books, small world titles engage the senses and stimulate learning through play. Great books for children!

For the latest details of all our new books, and our extensive backlist, visit our website at www.quartoknows.com/small-world-creations

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Contents New from small world Complete novelty range

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Christmas Books

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Bathtime

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Cloth Books

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Bible Time

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Licenses and bespoke editions

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Fabulous Formats

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Bible Touch & Feel

Illustrated by Caroline Davis.

Illustrated by Chrisine Battuz.

An early introduction to some of our bestloved Bible stories. Inlaid patches of funto-touch texture give a tactile appeal to these beautifully illustrated Bible tales.

A very first introduction to the stories of Noah and the Creation. Easy-to-move sliding puzzle pieces enable even the youngest children to engage with these well-loved Bible stories. Format: 170 x 170mm, 10pp, board book with die-cut cover and three-piece slider puzzles in remaining four leaves.

Format: 203 x 203mm, board book, 12pp, with textured card inlays throughout.

Big Box of Books

Bobbly Bible Tales Illustrated by Sarah Conner. Written by Su Box.

Illustrated by Christine Gore.

Explore four earlylearning concepts in a fun farmyard setting through these four chunky animal books with tactile covers and interesting shapes, beautifully packaged in a gift box.

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Six tactile tales featuring favourite animals from the bible. Gently shaped and with embossing throughout, these warm-hearted stories are perfect for sharing the message with little ones.

Format: rigid box with die-cut lid, 192 x 192 x 31mm, containing 4 10pp board books with various finishes. Also available packaged in polybag with backing and headercard.

Format: 150 x 150mm, 10pp, shaped board books, embossing on each page.

Bouncy Buddies

Chalkboard Books

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Bible Push Puzzles

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Bouncy Cow

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The easy-grip handles will turn our six animal chums into favourite carry-along friends. Push the handle down to make them bounce!

Format: 175 x 190mm, 10pp, shaped board book with die-cut handle and elasticated mechanism embedded in first and last leaves.

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Four coloured chalks and chalkboard pages provide hours of write-on, wipe-off drawing and writing fun.

Format: 210 x 240mm, 10pp board book with 4 coloured chalks in blister.

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Illustrated by Emma Haines.

Soft-to-touch pages and crinkly crackly covers introduce a host of friendly animals in these charming first cloth books. Get all Baby’s senses engaged and involved!

Format: 140 x 140mm, 8pp cloth book with padded foam pages and crinkle foil in the cover.

Dress Me Up

Written by Rachel Elliot. Illustrated by Natalia Moore.

What’s best to wear on a sunny day or to play in the snow? For a fancy dress party or a game of football? Hands-on dressing-up fun with sliding panels.

Format: 220 x 170mm, board book 10pp, 2 sliders per leaf in last four leaves.

Karrup Mini Movers Illustrated by Kaie Lilleorg.

Push out the sliders on every page to explore colours and getting dressed.

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Format: 92 x 92mm, 14pp board book, sliding panels in six leaves and die-cut cover.

Cuddle Buddies Illustrated by Isabel Aniel.

Four sweet shaped animal stories to cuddle, with furry pages, a fleecy flap and crinkly fabric on each cover to engage baby’s senses.

Format: 140 x 140mm, 8pp shaped velboa cloth book, cotton hang tag, plush flap and crinkle foil in cover.

I am Colour Written by Marilee Joy Mayfield. Illustrated by Jack Pullan.

Engaging illustrations in an imaginative format introduce us to some colourful animal chums. Format: 203 x 196mm, 18pp board book with extended back leaf and die-cut pages.

Little Tadpole Cloth Books

Give baby a head start with these cuddly cloth books introducing vehicles and numbers.

Format: 127 x 127mm, 8pp cloth book with padded foam pages.

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Crinkle Cloth Books


Illustrated by Hartmut Bieber & Laura-Anne Robjohns.

Explore a bright underwater world. Colours appear as if by magic on every page.

Format: 130 x 130mm, 8pp, litho printed EVA pages with foam padding and water-sensitive magic ink throughout.

My First Book of Fairies Illustrated by Michelle Todd.

Welcome to a magical world of fairies. Discover how fairies live, what they love to do and how you too can be like a fairy. Format: 203 x 203mm, 12pp board book with UV glitter varnish on cover.

Photo Rattle Books

A carry-along introduction to first things and baby animals with colourful photographic images for babiesto recognise and name. And there’s noisy fun witha rattle inside each book.

Format: 130 x 105mm, shaped handle board book, 5 leaves with built platform in last leaf incorporating rattle.

Magic Windows Illustrated by Jess Racklyeft.

Early learning concepts and friendly animals are combined with pull-tabs to flood each scene with colour; all designed to intrigue and delight toddlers.

Format: 200 x 200mm, cased board book with slide-out printed acetate panels in each leaf.

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Magic Ocean Bath Books

On the Move

Illustrated by The Pope Twins. Written by Sue McMillan.

The Pope Twins’ quirky characterful illustrations bring these two vehicle adventures to life. Lift the flap fun and a big pull-out surprise at the end!

Format: 190 x 240mm, 10pp board books with flaps throughout and pull-out panel on last leaf.

Push & Pull

Written by Rachel Elliot. Illustrated by Clare Fennell.

Each page has a push-tab with a pull-tab hidden inside! Push and pull to discover some cheeky animal friends. Format: 150 x 150mm, 10pp board book, push-out panel in each leaf with pull-out slider within.

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Written by Rachel Elliot. Illustrated by Jacqueline East.

Join the Gingerbread family for some super-scented festive fun. Special fragrant pages bring this scrumptious Christmas story to life! Format: 203 x 165mm, board book 12pp with scented ink throughout. Also available in 244 x 198mm.

See-Through Stories Illustrated by Anne Passchier.

These intriguing peep-through books offer a magical three dimensional view of nature as we move through the seasons.

Illustrated by Anna Jones.

Have fun in the tub with these two friendly characters, in a charming Christmas story and a retelling of a favourite nursery tale. Format: 195 x 110mm, 8pp, foam padded EVA pages, packaged with fabric bath mitt.

Shake and Play Bath Books Illustrated by Caroline Davis.

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Each of these cute carry-along bath books has its own special feature on the cover: a squeaker, a rattle, a mirror and a squirter. Splish splash into the bath!

Format: 180 x 180mm, 10pp board book, first four leaves die-cut with optional acetate inlay.

Format: 120 x 100mm, 8pp, shaped EVA bath book with foam padding and novelty embedded in first leaf. Also available in large format 115 x 140mm.

Tick Tock Tell the Time

What a Noise!

Illustrated by Kate Davies.

Simple interactive questions explore times of day and take a first step towards telling the time. Noisy clicking clock hands add to the fun!

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Scrub-a-Dub Elf and Gingerbread Man

Format: 300 x 210mm, 12pp, shaped board book with clicking clock hands attached to last leaf.

Illustrated by Sara Room.

Explore noises from the farmyard and the jungle in these hands-on lift-the-flap titles.

Format: 203 x 177mm, board book with fold-out flaps on each spread.

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Scratch & Sniff Christmas


Illustrated by Nick Spender.

Pop-up fun with four dynamic stories in four different settings. Vehicles and animals literally jump off the page and bring the scenes to life.

Format: 257 x 194mm, 12pp, cased book with pop-out lifts.

Activity Kits Pirate & Princess Illustrated by Finola Stack.

Activity Kits Christmas Illustrated by Finola Stack and Caroline Davis.

A merry activity assortment with stickers, colouring and puzzles, storybook and festive find-the-presents game with play pieces.

Format: Box 230 x 160 x 35mm, with glittered lid and rope handle, containing board book, 10pp, 150 x 150mm, 2 x wirestitched colouring/puzzle books, 16pp plus cover, 210 x 150mm, sticker sheet, poster and shaped card play pieces.

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Complete novelty range

3D Pops

All Aboard!

Illustrated by Carolyn Backhouse.

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Two fabulous activity assortments with stickers, colouring, puzzles, map game, coloured pencils and a story book.

Format: Box, 230 x 160 x 35mm, with foiled or glittered lid and rope handle, containing board book, 10pp, 150 x 150mm, 2 x wirestitched colouring/puzzle books, 16pp plus cover, 210 x 150mm, 4 coloured pencils, sticker sheet, poster and play pieces. Also available with large box 306 x 218 x 35mm.

All Aboard II Illustrated by Carolyn Backhouse.

Toddlers will love to play with these sturdy shaped vehicle books with their bright colours and shiny covers. Format: 240 x 240mm, 12pp, shaped board book. Also available in mini-size box set and bi-fold formats.

Push-along board book fun featuring Timmy Train, Chloe Car, Hector Helicopter and Polly Plane. With their bright colours and shiny covers, these are four fabulous shaped vehicle books.

Format: 240 x 240mm, 12pp, shaped board book. Also available in mini block book box set.

All Mixed Up Illustrated by Lorna Kent.

Mix and match the funny faces with the fancy pants, the cool clothes with the fanciful feet to create a multitude of jolly characters. Format: 260 x 180mm, spiral bound shaped board book with split pages.

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Illustrated by Ana Martin Larranaga.

Little books for little hands, full of bright, funny pictures and simple texts for parents and children to explore together.

Illustrated by Bob Bampton. Written by Gaby Goldsack.

Meet Pepper Puppy, Katy Kitten, Bertie Bunny and Harry Hamster in these finely illustrated shaped storybooks. These friendly animals look sweet enough to stroke!

Format: 150 x 150mm, 20pp, board book. Also available in mini format 92 x 92mm.

Format: 150 x 150mm, 10pp, shaped board book with block spine. Also available with embedded moving eyes.

Animal Dioramas

Animal Families

Illustrated by Debbie Tarbett.

A three-dimensional scene embedded in the final leaf of these books leads the eye into each story as we discover four natural environments teeming with friendly animals.

Illustrated by Bob Bampton.

Four charmingly illustrated three dimensional board books portraying animal families going about their everyday business. Every child will delight in the company of these baby animals.

Format: 170 x 170mm, 10pp, board book with die-cut leaves. Clear acetate windows embedded in the last leaf contain a layered scene. Non-acetate version also available.

Format: 170 x 170mm, 10pp, die-cut board book. Also available in a set of four in a slip case.

Animal Index

Animal Line-Up

Illustrated by Bob Bampton. Written by Janet Allison Brown.

Four friendly animals lead us through their stories, meeting familiar friends on the way. The index tabs at the top of the books provide a fun tool for recognition and repetition.

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Animal Antics

Format: 190 x 170mm, 10pp, board book with index tabs. Also available as a 30pp bind-up, 225 x 210mm.

Illustrated by Debora Burr.

These shaped animal board books present a line-up of animals from the farm and the jungle. Pick your favourite animal and open the page to learn more about it. Format: 130 x 130mm, 10pp, die-cut board book. Also available in large format 260 x 260mm.

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Complete novelty range

Ana’s Chunkies


Following simple prompts slide the puzzle pieces to find a host of friendly animals. Easy-action movement that even the tiniest fingers can work.

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Format: 170 x 170mm, 8pp, board book with die-cut cover and three-piece slider puzzles in remaining three leaves.

Animal Train, Animal Tractor Illustrated by Fiona Hayes.

Animal Rattle Books Written and illustrated by Sabine Lohf.

The colourful rattles embedded in these chunky books complement the bright appealing illustrations. And shaped carry handles give babies hours of noisy fun. Format: 120mm x 120mm, five leaves with rattle embedded in EVA foam in last leaf.

Animals Say Hello

Illustrated by Andrea Petrlik. Concept by Fiona Hayes.

Hook up the train with its two chunky carriages, the tractor with its two chunky trailers, and set off on a jolly journey.

Interactive pull-tab fun for little fingers! Meet new friends from the garden and the jungle, pull the tabs and make them come alive!

Awesome Animals

Baby

Format: 102 x 75mm, 10pp, board book, 3 in box (120 x 342 x 27mm). Also available as 6-book box set.

Illustrated by Miranda Gray and Chris D. Orr.

These books are packed with fascinating facts about animals combined with brain-expanding activities with animal-themed doodling, learn-to-draw, colour-by-numbers, copy-colour, puzzles and mazes and much more.

210 x 210mm, 48pp text plus 2 sticker sheets, semi-concealed wiro-binding, cover with fold-in flaps and press-out pieces.

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Illustrated by Ana Martin Larranaga.

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Animal Picture Puzzles

Format: 210 x 210mm, 8pp plus cased cover, card pages and mechanics.

Illustrated by Rachael O’Neill.

Help Baby into the highchair, into the bath, into Mummy’s arms for a cuddle and finally into bed. Format: 250 x 250mm, concertina-folded card pages with card inserts throughout, card baby figure attached to ribbon in blister incorporated in case. Also available as 240 x 240mm.

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Discover a world of animals and explore some early learning concepts along the way in these sturdy photographic tab books.

Illustrated by Rebecca Elliot.

Can you roar like a lion and buzz like a bee? Little ones will love watching themselves copy animal noises and movements in the push-up mirror in the back leaf of this book.

Format: 152 x 152mm, board book, 8pp, four die-cut index tabs.

Format: 240 x 240mm, 10pp, board book with push-up mirror in last leaf and on front cover. Also available in small format 180 x 180mm.

Baby Rattle Books

Baby’s Day

Illustrated by Amanda Gulliver.

Charming illustrations open up a world of animals and colours for babies. These bright noisy rattle books are bound to become a favourite in the nursery.

Illustrated by Michael Garton.

With their gentle illustrations these carry-along books are a perfect introduction to baby’s toys, food, bathtime and bedtime. Clever die-cut windows through each page onto the next will fascinate babies as images change before their eyes.

Format: 85 x 85mm, 6 leaves joined by opening plastic loop and rattle.

Format: 152 x 152mm, board book with handle and die-cut windows. Also available with padded case.

Baby’s First Library

Beep Beep!

Illustrated by Sarah Lever.

Designed especially for babies, the bold images and bright colours of these cloth books will capture the attention whilst prompting recognition of everyday things. And the pages rustle and crinkle in baby's hands for added stimulation.

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Baby Mirror Book

Format: 130 x 130mm, 8pp, 100% cotton with plastic inner, silk screen printed.

Illustrated by Kay Widdowson.

Come on a car-ride tour of the farm and the city in these fun board books with embedded squeaker. Trace your finger along the route as you pass by a host of friendly characters and toot the horn to say hello. Format: 240 x 240mm, 12pp, die-cut board book with squeaker in last leaf. Also available in 160 x 160mm small format.

Complete novelty range

Complete novelty range

Baby Animal Photo Tabs


Written by Gaby Goldsack. Illustrated by Sue Reeves.

Ready for some Best Friend Fun? Planning the perfect Sleepover? Get creative with doodles, quizzes, stickers and stencils in this funky collection of best buddy and sleepover activities.

Big Box of Books Illustrated by Christine Gore.

Explore four earlylearning concepts in a fun farmyard setting through these four chunky animal books with tactile covers and interesting shapes, beautifully packaged in a gift box.

Format: 297 x 232mm, 48pp text plus 2 sticker sheets and 3 stencil sheets, semi-concealed wiro-binding, card cover with locking mechanic. Also available without cover flap and lock.

Format: rigid box with die-cut lid, 192 x 192 x 31mm, containing 4 10pp board books with various finishes. Also available packaged in polybag with backing and headercard.

Black & White Sparklers

Bob-Alongs

Concept by Smriti Prasadam-Halls. Illustrated by Emily Bolam.

Explore the familiar and friendly features of baby’s world, brought to life in high-contrast, black-and-white patterns and a glittering burst of colour on every page.

Illustrated by Sarah Pitt. Concept and text by Fiona Hayes.

Four exciting adventure stories with hours of bob-along fun for little fingers. Move the lever to set the main character bobbing through the story and make each scene come to life.

Format: 160 x 160mm, 12pp, board book with coloured foil on each page.

Format: 210 x 210mm, 10pp, die-cut board book, mechanism in last leaf.

Bobbly Books

Bobbly Buddies

Illustrated by Emily McCann.

Discover counting, actions, patterns and colours in these embossed early concepts books. Fun-to-touch lumps and bumps on every page enhance the learning fun. Format: 120 x 120mm, 10pp, embossing on each page. Also available in large size 210 x 210mm.

Complete novelty range

Complete novelty range

Best Buddies Activity

Illustrated by Debora Burr.

Two friendly pets to stroke, as you read what they love best. Touch-and-feel fingertip fun with embossing on every page.

Format: 120 x 160mm, 10pp, shaped board book, embossing on each page.

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Illustrated by Andy Everitt-Stewart.

Meet a whole host of animals in this riotous romp around the farm, under the sea, through the jungle and around the garden. Look out for fun as each crazy creature stares right back out at you with its own moving eyes!

Wiggle your way through a world of shapes and colours with two friendly book bugs. Each book section spotlights a different shape or colour, with picture examples to make learning effortless.

Format: 210 x 210mm, 10pp, board book with embedded moving eyes.

Format: four board books, each 60 x 60mm and 5 leaves, with continuous cloth spine and extended head leaf, overall size 60 x 300mm.

Book in a Book

Bouncy Buddies

Illustrated by Ana Martin Larranaga.

A series of educational and entertaining books based on questions and answers. The questions are asked in the big book and the answers can be found in the little book. The wrong answer can be funny and the right answer can be rewarding.

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The easy-grip handles will turn our six animal chums into favourite carry-along friends. Push the handle down to make them bounce!

Format: 215 x 260mm, 12pp, board book die-cut to create two books in one. Also available in mini size 180 x 150mm.

Format: 175 x 190mm, 10pp, shaped board book with die-cut handle and elasticated mechanism embedded in first and last leaves.

Bright Eye Buddies

Build a Scene

Illustrated by Christopher Gaisey.

A gentle introduction to the early learning concepts of counting, colours, shapes and mummies & babies. Movable eyes add to the fun with these four furry friends.

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Book Bugs

Illustrated by Andy Everitt-Stewart.

Format: 170 x 190mm, 10pp, board book with embedded moving eyes. Also available in small format 128 x 152mm.

Illustrated by Jackie East.

Join Doggy Dog and Pig on their adventures. As the stories unfold, a fun line-up of friends appears. Two clever, layered storybooks with delightful characters and amusing tales. Format: 210 x 240mm, 10pp, board book with die-cut holes in each leaf and layered pieces attached to inside back cover.

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complete novelty range

Boggle Eye Books


Illustrated by Rachael O’Neill. Written by Janet Allison Brown.

This plush bunny backpack contains a collection of mini storybooks, which introduce four lovable characters and their toddler-inspired adventures.

Format: plush bunny backpack in a box containing two, three or four board books, each 10pp, 130 x 130mm. Also available in mini backpack size with board books 100 x 100mm. Books also available in format 150 x 150mm with fur fabric on cover.

Carry-Along Cuties

Illustrated by Amanda Gulliver. Written by Sue McMillan.

Four mini story books featuring friendly characters and great read-aloud rhyming text. Just perfect for little fingers to carry!

Bunny Tales

Written and illustrated by Linda Worrall.

Rhyming text and warm illustrations show Little Bunny encountering typical toddler situations, such as the new arrival of a sibling or starting nursery. These books are a valuable aid to help toddlers through these first adventures.

Format: 190 x 170mm, 10pp, shaped board book. Also available as bind-up, 24pp board book with padded cased cover.

Carry-Along Pets

Illustrated by Kate Davies. Written by Lisa Regan.

These four friendly pets don’t like to stay at home. Pop the shaped board book animals into their carry cases and take them wherever you go.

Format: 130 x 90mm, 10pp, shaped board book with die-cut handle. Optional carry ring for set of four books.

Format: 115 x 115mm, 10pp, shaped board book in own carry case, format 170 x 116mm. Also available as a set of four in large carry case.

Carry Alongs

Carry-Me Tab Books

Illustrated by Daniel Howarth. Written by Heather Henning.

Meet Lion, Monkey, Baby Elephant and Giraffe. Join in the jungle fun with these simple animal tales, beautifully illustrated and each complete with its very own carry-along handle.

Format: 170 x 120mm, 10pp, board book with die-cut handle.

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complete novelty range

Bunny Backpack

Illustrated by Paula Martyr.

Carry-along animal fun with these sturdy tab books. Pick your favourite animals from the tabs on the side, to meet a wide range of friendly farmyard and wild animals.

Format: 240 x 220mm, 12pp shaped board book with die-cut carry-handle and index tabs.

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Cheep! Cheep!

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Four coloured chalks and chalkboard pages provide hours of write-on, wipe-off drawing and writing fun.

Where is that funny noise coming from? Bill Bolton’s colourful illustrations take us on a noisy trip through the farmyard. Interactive text provides an educational dimension to hours of glorious squeaker fun.

Format: 210 x 240mm, 10pp board book with 4 coloured chalks in blister.

Format: 240 x 240mm, 12pp, board book with squeaker in last leaf. Also available in small format 160 x 160mm.

Cheery Chasers

Cheery Chums

Cheery characters and a bubbly rhyme combine with snappy action to bring these delightful tales to life. Pull the tab to make our lively friends leap!

Three seasonal and character favourites with a sparkle! Read along with the Gingerbread Man and enjoy two festive Christmas tales, all with Ned Taylor’s charming illustrations.

Illustrated by Sarah Ward. Written by Sue MacMillan.

Format: 165 x 165mm, 10pp, board book with elasticated concertina-fold mechanic in front cover. Also available in large format, 200 x 200mm.

Chompers

Illustrated by Sharon Harmer.

Happy snappy fun with four friendly animals. Slip your fingers into the elastic strips to make them chomp, gobble and roar!

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Illustrated by Bill Bolton. Written by Kathryn Smith.

Format: 100 x 90mm, 10pp, shaped board book, EVA spacer in first and last leaf, elastic embedded in front and back cover. Also available without EVA spacers.

Illustrated by Ned Taylor.

Format: 210 x 157mm, 10pp, shaped board book, UV glitter varnish on cover. Also available in large format 295 x 220mm.

Choo! Choo!

Illustrated by Janie Pirie. Written by Janet Allison Brown.

Train driver Pig and his trusty friend Duck take us on a noisy train ride through the countryside. Interactive rhyming text provides a gentle introduction to counting and the embedded squeaker makes learning fun.

Format: 240 x 240mm, 12pp, board book with squeaker in last leaf. Also available in small format 160 x 160mm.

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complete novelty range

Chalkboard Books


Illustrated by Prue Theobalds.

Prue Theobalds’ appealing teddies feature in this exploration of early learning concepts. The padded cased board book format is ideal for small hands.

Chunky Farm

Illustrated by Terry T. Burton. Written by Kathryn Smith.

Discover the joys of farmyard life with cow, sheep, horse and pig. These chunky shaped board books with their friendly illustrations and rhyming verse will delight toddlers.

Format: 150 x 150mm, 10pp, board book with padded cased cover.

Format: 200 x 200mm, 10pp, board book with layered cover. Also available in small format 152 x 152mm and in gift bag with fingerpuppets.

Chunky Holiday

Chunky Spring

Illustrated by Samantha Chaffey. Written by Janet Allison Brown.

Three seasonal tales with a three-dimensional feel to the cover, bringing our wintry scenes and our Halloween story to life. Get into the holiday spirit with Mr Snowman and the Little Christmas Tree, and be prepared to be scared along with Puss Cat at a lively Halloween party.

Illustrated by Gill Guile.

Join Little Chick and Little Bunny on a springtime journey through a bright and sunny season. The layered covers and adorable illustrations are bound to appeal to little ones.

Format: 200 x 200mm, 10pp, board book with layered cover.

Format: 152 x 152mm, 10pp, board book with layered cover. Also available in large format 200 x 200mm and in gift bag with fingerpuppets.

Chunky Vehicles

Clickety Clock Farm

Illustrated by Paula Doherty. Written by Janet Allison Brown.

Four friendly vehicles lead toddlers through a bright and cheerful world. Layered covers provide tactile push-along fun for little fingers.

Format: 152 x 152mm, 10pp, board book with layered cover. Also available in large format 200 x 200mm and in gift bag with fingerpuppets.

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complete novelty range

Chunky Concept Books

Illustrated by Kat Whelan.

Cockerel has overslept and Little Chick decides to wake everyone up. Farmyard fun as we learn to tell the time with the added bonus of clicking clock hands.

Format: 300 x 210mm, 10pp, shaped board book with clicking clock hands attached to last leaf.

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Come out and Play Illustrated by Ana Martin Larranaga.

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Format: 120 x 120mm, 10pp, board book with die-cut cover and layered first spread.

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Format: 210 x 210mm, 48pp text plus 2 sticker sheets, semi-concealed wiro-binding, cover with fold-in flaps containing press-out pieces and UV glitter varnish.

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Bring a sparkle to Christmas time with these three fun activity storybooks. Beautifully illustrated Christmas stories plus oodles of seasonal fun with stickers, puzzles, stencils and doodles.

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Format: 240 x 260mm, 10pp, board book, with die cut window in three leaves and spinner on cover, first and last spread. Also available in board and cased version with no cover spinner.

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Format: 273 x 216mm, 12pp card pages with raised ink lines and with pens attached.

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Here are two storybooks with a difference! How will the story end? You decide! Complete the book with your very own drawing. Four fabulous pens, raised outlines for neater colouring and wipe-clean pages mean everlasting creative fun!

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Bring a sparkle to your favourite festival or festive time of year with these fun-packed activity storybooks. Inside you’ll find a beautifully illustrated story and oodles of stickers, puzzles, stencils and doodles to keep you busy. quizzeses & puzzl

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Format: 210 x 210mm, 48pp text plus 2 sticker sheets, semi-concealed wiro-binding, cover with fold-in flaps containing press-out pieces and UV glitter varnish.

Creatively Calm & Quiet Restore your creative balance with these two books of designs to colour and enjoy.

Format: 254 x 254mm, perfect bound with 50 leaves and spot varnished card cover.

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Complete novelty range

Colour-me Storybooks


Cuddle Buddies

Soft-to-touch pages and crinkly crackly covers introduce a host of friendly animals in these charming first cloth books. Get all Baby’s senses engaged and involved!

Four sweet shaped animal stories to cuddle, with furry pages, a fleecy flap and crinkly fabric on each cover to engage baby’s senses.

Format: 140 x 140mm, 8pp cloth book with padded foam pages and crinkle foil in the cover.

Format: 140 x 140mm, 8pp shaped velboa cloth book, cotton hang tag, plush flap and crinkle foil in cover.

Illustrated by Emma Haines.

Cuddle Me

Illustrated by Tamsin Hinrichsen.

Mummy Bear and Mummy Duck love to cuddle their sweet babies. Read about Little Bear’s and Duckling’s adventures, then draw Mummy’s arms around Baby for a cosy cuddle on their return.

Illustrated by Isabel Aniel.

Cuddly Creatures

Illustrated by Daniel Howarth, Fiona Hayes and Terry T. Burton.

This super-soft, cute and cuddly animal collection is the perfect partner for prams and buggies. Fix them with their simple Velcro straps and off you go!

Format: 200 x 170mm, 10pp shaped board book with layered cover and extended arm fastened to front by Velcro.

Format: 150 x 140mm, 10pp, plush animal cover with board book inner. Also available with cloth pages.

Danny’s Big Day Out

Day by Day

Illustrated by Lorna Kent.

Learning to tell the time is fun with Danny and his friends. Move the hands of the clock as you follow them on their busy day out. Educational and entertaining all at once. Format: 250 x 250mm, 14pp, board book with movable clock hands.

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Complete novelty range

Crinkle Cloth Books

Illustrated by Tony Hutchings.

An early introduction to days of the week and times of day with Little Bo at the seaside and on the farm. Index tabs lead the way and there’s extra learning fun to be had by counting the seaside and farmyard items dotted around each picture.

Format: 240 x 240mm, 16pp, shaped board book with index tabs.

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Introduce curious toddlers to a day at kindergarten and instil a love of the changing seasons with these two sturdy index tab books.

Format: 240 x 240mm, 16pp, shaped board book with index tabs.

Illustrated by Daniel Howarth. Written by Kathryn Smith.

Turn the dial for interactive early-learning fun, introducing farmyard animals, tools, homes and noises. Find the missing picture to complete each scene and meet a whole host of characters on the way.

Illustrated by Mark Marshall.

The farm and garden are full of questions. Three embedded discs contain all the answers. Turn each one to match the picture to the scene and solve the puzzles. Early-learning fun to encourage dexterity and recognition skills in curious toddlers.

Format: 254 x 254mm, 10pp, board book with three wheels embedded in last leaf and die-cut windows throughout.

Dinosaur & Monster Pull-Outs Concept and illustrations by Fiona Hayes.

A pull-out dinosaur and monster tale with hidden surprises! Pull the flaps to discover what happens when a new addition to the Dinosaur family arrives and why Little Monster has no reason to be scared.

Format: 175 x 175mm, 10pp, die-cut board book, wheel attached within last leaf.

Format: 150 x 150mm, 10pp plus cased cover, gatefolded card pages. Also available in small format 130 x 130mm.

Do you have a Teddy Bear?

Double Trouble

Written and illustrated by Prue Theobalds.

In praise of the teddy bear, here are two volumes, a flap book and a jigsaw puzzle book, lovingly illustrated by Prue Theobalds. Gentle rhymes combine with the play element of the flaps and puzzles to make this a perfect gift for little ones. Format: 240 x 240mm, 10pp, board book with padded cased cover and flaps on every page, or with jigsaw puzzles. Also available in small format 150 x 150mm. Also available in bind-up with ‘Where are those Bears?’.

Illustrations by Frank Endersby. Written by Janet Allison Brown.

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Meet a pair of active toddlers with a sense of adventure. These beautifully illustrated shaped board books introduce us to a pair of endearing - and enduring - characters. Also comes packaged with a plastic-coated apron in a slipcase. Format: 190 x 170mm, 10pp, die-cut board book.

Complete novelty range

Complete novelty range

Written and illustrated by Katharina Busshoff.

Dial-a-Picture

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Dial-a-Disc

Duden Day by Day


Early Learners

What’s best to wear on a sunny day or to play in the snow? For a fancy dress party or a game of football? Hands-on dressing-up fun with sliding panels.

The cut-out shapes and bright colours of these books will fascinate young children and stimulate an interest in colours and shapes.

Written by Rachel Elliot. Illustrated by Natalia Moore.

Illustrated by Jeremy Child.

Format: 220 x 170mm, board book 10pp, 2 sliders per leaf in last four leaves.

Format: 200 x 185mm, 10pp, board book with die-cut windows in first four leaves.

Fabulous Felt Books

Fairy Wings

Illustrated by Gerald Hawksley. Written by Ronne Randall.

Jungle and farmyard come to life as you add your very own felt animals to these exciting rhyming storybooks. Interactive animal fun for little fingers!

Illustrated by Carol Jonas.

Fairy Lily loved her garden. She dug the soil well and planted lots of seeds. She watered her f lowers and vegetables every day. Because she worked hard, her garden looked a treat and Lily's fairy friends would of ten stop to admire it.

Glittery shaped wings add a touch of sparkle to the cover of these beautifully illustrated tales of fairy friends.

Format: 260 x 220mm, 10pp, board book with flocking on inside pages and shaped felt pieces in blister on front cover.

Format: 175 x 175mm, 10pp, board book with layered cover and foil between layers.

Fairytale Frieze

Fancy Fairytales

Peep into a magical world in these beautifully illustrated fairytales with their enchanting pop-up scenes. Meet all your favourite characters in a new re-telling of four well-loved tales.

These favourite fairytales have a special tactile treat for little fingers. Lush swathes of fabric on the dresses of our fairytale heroines bring these beautifully illustrated stories to life.

Illustrated by Debora Burr.

Format: 160 x 110mm, 12pp, concertina card book with 3-D scene and ribbon ties.

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Complete novelty range

Dress Me Up

Illustrated by Cathie Shuttleworth.

Format: 180 x 180mm, 10pp, board book with padded material on cover. Also available in large format 210 x 210mm.

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Illustrated by Simone Abel.

Follow a busy day down on the farm, by moving the clock hands to the right time and sliding open the picture to see what happens when. Great interactive early-learning fun. Format: 300 x 210mm, 10pp, concertina bound book with board cover, movable clock hands and sliding mechanism on each spread. Also available with board pages inside.

Favourite Songs and Rhymes – CD Books Illustrated by Daniel Howarth.

Three treasuries of best-loved nursery rhymes, grouped around Animals, Actions and Bedtime songs and rhymes. An accompanying CD is glimpsed through die-cuts on each front cover.

Format: 265 x 265mm, board book with padded cased cover and CD attached to inside front cover. UV glitter varnish on cover. Also available in 6 leaf wire-stitched card version, 230 x 230mm.

Festive Faces Illustrated by Samantha Chaffey.

Two beautifully illustrated Christmas stories about Chrissy the Christmas Fairy and Boris the Bashful Reindeer. Read these enchanting seasonal tales while stroking Chrissy’s very own silky fairy wings and Boris’ furry antlers.

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Format: 163 x 152mm, 10pp, board book with fabric or flocked board trapped on layered front cover. Also available with die-cut board wings and as straight board book.

Farmyard Friends

Illustrated by Michelle Mather. Written by Lisa Regan.

Gently and funny rhyming tales and cheerful illustrations introduce these friendly animals.

Format: 185 x 180mm, 10pp, shaped board book. Also available in format 125 x 120mm.

Fast Forward Illustrated by Robert McPhillips.

There’s a lot going on in these busy vehicle books, with moving parts and peep-holes throughout. Open the front cover to drive our friendly vehicles forward and into their stories. Format: 175 x 175mm, 5 leaves die-cut pop-up flap attached to first spread and die-cut windows throughout.

Find Me 10 Illustrated by Zoe Waring.

A search and find series with a difference. Count to ten as you search in each detailed scene, then slide the number tab across when you’ve found your animals and vehicles.

Format: 300 x 210mm, 12pp board book with 10 sliding cards in last leaf. Also available in 260 x 210mm format.

Complete novelty range

Complete novelty range

Farmyard Clock Book


Illustrated by Justine Williams.

Lift the flaps to discover who loves what in these ‘Guess-Who’ books. Fun-to-touch texture on each flap adds even more fun for little fingers.

First Steps Illustrated by Gill Cooper.

Children’s first experiences such as moving house, a visit to the doctor, a first day at school and the arrival of a new sibling are treated sympathetically in these chunky die-cut board books.

Format: 170 x 170mm, 12pp, board book with five flaps, three of embossed card, two of corrugated card.

Format: 200 x 125mm, 10pp, die-cut board book.

Five Little Ducks, Five Cute Kittens Sliders

Illustrated by Nicola Evans. Written by Phil McMylor.

Illustrated by Genny Haines.

Enjoy the rhythm of these charming rhymes as you count each little duck and kitten out and home again. Slide the cute embossed characters to and fro to join in the fun.

Flip-a-Flap

A jungle and farm adventure with a difference! Shaped flaps lift off every page to reveal hidden animals.

Format: 190 x 245mm, 5 leaves with 5 sliding embossed cards embedded in back cover.

Format: 210 x 210mm, 12pp plus cased cover, card pages, each spread has a fold-out flap. Also available in small format 125 x 125mm.

Flip & Play

Flip-the-Flap

Illustrated by Pauline Siewert and Laura Coleman.

Flip the sweet animals on the front covers of these handy little board books onto each page so they appear in each scene of their story.

Format: 120 x 120mm, 10pp, extended back leaf creates flap to fold round onto front cover.

Complete novelty range

Complete novelty range

First Flap Books

By Ruth Wickings.

There is so much to discover about dinosaurs and farm animals. These beautifully illustrated books, each with 20 fact-filled flaps, will help children to learn all about life on the farm and in pre-historic times. Format: 240 x 240mm, 10pp, board book with cased cover, 20 flaps throughout.

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Illustrated by Amanda Gulliver. Written by Lisa Regan.

These four gentle moral tales introduce four delightful flower princesses, Rose, Lily, Bluebell and Daisy. Beautiful illustrations and sparkly glitter covers bring these charming tales to life.

Illustrated by Michelle Mathers & Helen Poole. Written by Lisa Regan.

Fun stories, delightful illustrations and cuddly coats will make these characters true favourites.

Format: 140 x 140mm, 10pp, shaped board book with UV glitter on cover. Also available in 170 x 170mm format.

Format: 185 x 180mm, 10pp, board book with fabric cover. Also available in small format 125 x 120mm and board book version (see Farmyard Friends).

Flutterbugs

Friendly Fairies

Illustrated by Katy Rhodes & Rosanna Pradella. Written by Elizabeth Lawrence. Glittery foil patches highlight the soft, sweet illustrations in this series of rhyming insect adventures. Listen to their antics then flap their wings to bring them to life.

Format: 180 x 165mm, 10pp, shaped board books with block spine and holographic foil on each page.

Frilly Fairies

Illustrated by Julie Clay. Written by Su Box.

Enjoy tales of caring and sharing in a magical world of fairies. Frilly fairy wings add tactile charm to the covers, while embossed images continue the effect throughout.

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Fluffy Friends

Format: 150 x 140mm, 10pp, board book with folded paper effect embedded in front cover, embossing throughout and UV glitter on cover.

Illustrated by Zoe Connery. Written by Kathryn Smith.

Find out how important it is to tell the truth, why sharing is fun, and much more. Tie the silver thread through the pages of these delightfully illustrated glittery fairy books to hang in your favourite place.

Format: 170 x 120mm, 10pp, shaped board books with glitter on cover. Optional silver thread for hanging.

Fun for Toddlers

Illustrated by Paula Knight. Written by Janet Allison Brown.

With their bright clear images and simple sentences, these books will help children count, connect pictures and words, and explore relationships. A beautifully illustrated introduction to early learning.

Format: 170 x 170mm, 32pp, card pages with soft cover. Also available in mini box set.

Complete novelty range

Complete novelty range

Flower Princesses


Illustrated by Zoe Figg.

Fun with Friends

Illustrated by Sue Reeves. Written by Gaby Goldsack.

This fun-filled book is bursting with activities for you and your pals. Offering oodles of creative fun with postcards to pull out and send, and pages of bright stickers, there’s sure to be something to catch your eye.

Make your own exciting waterside scenes with colourful felt shapes for hours of interactive fun and creative play. Format: 260 x 230mm, concertina-folded cased board book with flocking and felt pieces.

Fun With Hats

Illustrated by Terry T. Burton. Written by Janet Allison Brown.

Four press-out hats and lots of fun facts in each title. Also available in a fold-out activity pack with read-aloud play parts.

Book Format: 300 x 230mm, 16pp plus 8pp die-cut models, wire-stitched. Pack Format: 370 x 310 x 10mm.

Fuzzy Beasties Illustrated by Martin Irish.

Toddlers will love to pet the fuzzy coats of these four wild and woolly animals and tug their funny tails as they enjoy the charming jungle tales. Format: 110 x 110mm, 10pp, shaped board book with flocking on cover and rope tail. Also available in 210 x 210mm format.

Format: 240 x 210mm, 16pp, card pages with drawn-on cover, 4pp stickers and 8pp perforated postcards.

Complete novelty range

Complete novelty range

Fun With Felt

Funny Faces

Illustrated by Paula Knight. Written by Janet Allison Brown.

A storybook series with a difference! The enchanting tale and adorable illustrations in these books will captivate toddlers. Fabric wings and ears on the front covers add to the fun.

Format: 150 x 150mm, 10pp, board book with fabric trapped on front cover.

Glitter Window Books Illustrated by Bob Bampton. Written by Janet Allison Brown.

Beautiful naturalistic illustrations, a gentle storyline and a wonderful glittering climax will make these window board books a firm favourite. Format: 190 x 170mm, 10pp, die-cut board book with foil on last page.

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Illustrated by Louise Gardner. Written by Sue McMillan.

Join our four glittery bugs on their exciting garden adventures. Layered covers and a touch of sparkle will bring their stories to life.

Illustrated by Fiona Hayes. Written by Janet Allison Brown.

Delightful stories, four friendly vehicles and moving wheels add up to a whole lot of fun for young drivers.

Format: 152 x 152mm, 10pp, board book with layered cover, UV glitter varnish on cover. Also available in bi-fold format and in mini format 90 x 90mm.

Format: 130 x 100mm, 10pp, chunky board book with moving wheels. Also available in large format 280 x 240mm.

Goodnight Baby Bear

Grab & Go

Illustrated by Krisztina Kรกllai Nagy.

Beautiful soft illustrations suit the gentle goodnight story in this shimmering storybook. Glitter foil glistens on every page, bringing to life the stars and moonlight that accompany our little bear to bed. Format: 210 x 210mm, 16pp, board book with foil throughout.

Groovy Movers Illustrated by Jeremy Child.

Meet Ladybird Lil, Freddie Frog, Belinda Bee and Terry Turtle, four speedy insect chums. Wiggle their legs and watch them go!

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Going Places

Format: 100 x 121mm, 10pp, shaped board book with moving legs. Also available in slim version without spacers.

Illustrated by Damien and Lisa Barlow.

Two sturdy carry-along boxes of fun! Join Tiger as he builds a treehouse with his tools and enjoy some creative crafts with Bear. Format: 210 x 175mm, 4 spread board book with cased cover, shaped handle and die-cut pages.

Halloween and Valentine Shakers Illustrated by Helen Poole and Frank Endersby.

Shake these sparklefilled books to help little Bear show how much he loves his mummy and to help our little Witch create the perfect Halloween party.

Format: 170 x 170mm, 10pp, board book with die-cut leaves. Clear acetate windows embedded in the last leaf containing a printed figure and foil stars or hearts.

Complete novelty range

Complete novelty range

Glittery Bugs


Happy Birthday Billy Bear Written and illustrated by Prue Theobalds.

Illustrated by Kay Widdowson.

It’s Billy Bear’s birthday and there’s a party at his house. Fred and Ted, the teddy twins, have fun thinking what they will wear and eat at the party. Interactive questions on every page introduce the early-learning concepts of shapes, counting, colours and much more.

Meet Rosie and Rabbit and George and Giraffe, two sets of best friends who explore life hand in hand. Toddlers will love the lift-the-flap discovery on every page.

Format: 210 x 210mm, 12pp, cased book with flaps on each page. Also available as mini block books with EVA spacers.

Format: 2 small shaped board books, 140 x 82mm, 12pp, in pocket attached to front of large shaped board book, 240 x 210mm, 10pp.

Happy Houses

Hide & Slide

Illustrated by Kate Davies.

Peep through the windows of these four cheery buildings to discover all sorts of mousey adventures and mishaps. Spot a wealth of hidden stories and humour in the intricate illustrations and jolly rhyming text. Sam’s Garage

HAPPY HOUSES

Welcome to the

HAPPY HOUSES

Mouse House

Welcome to the

HAPPY HOUSES

Little Squeak School

HAPPY HOUSES

Market Hall

SA L E now on!

Welcome

Illustrated by Bob Bampton. Written by Kathryn Smith.

Bob Bampton’s illustrations offer a clear and correct introduction to underwater, farmyard and jungle animals and pets. For added educational value, pull the sliding pages to learn all about colours, shapes, numbers and opposites.

Format: 210 x 210mm, 4 leaves with die-cut windows throughout and each leaf punched to shape.

Format: 150 x 150mm, 10pp with slide-out mechanism in all five leaves.

Hide Me Slide Me

Hidey Holes

Can you guess who’s hiding? Sliding panels and peep-hole die-cuts reveal animals in the jungle, the forest, the garden and on the farm.

Who’s hiding in the garden? Who’s lurking in the jungle? A tactile fabric clue peeps out from the flap on each spread. Can you guess? Lift the flap to reveal the hidden animal.

Illustrated by Daria Brzezinska.

Format: 180 x 170mm, 10pp, board book, layered cover, sliding card panel in last leaf and die-cuts throughout. Also available in mini format 120 x 112mm.

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Complete novelty range

Hand in Hand

Illustrated by Jenny Tulip.

Format: 210 x 210mm, 10pp, board book with die-cut peep-hole flaps on every spread with a fabric patch underneath.

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Illustrated by Sarah Jennings. Written by Ronne Randall.

Four lively characters bounce up and down to rhythmical texts, as they dig, drill, jump and leap.

Format: 225 x 125mm,10pp shaped board book with elastic mechanism in front and back leaf.

I am Colour

Written by Marilee Joy Mayfield. Illustrated by Jack Pullan.

Engaging illustrations in an imaginative format introduce us to some colourful animal chums. Format: 203 x 196mm, 18pp board book with extended back leaf and die-cut pages.

In My World

Illustrated by John Wallace. Written by Janet Allison Brown.

John Wallace's appealing illustrations will be familiar to toddlers as they go about their daily routine. Furry tactile tabs and gentle read-aloud poems will delight both parents and children.

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Format: 150 x 150mm, 10pp, board book with optional glitter flocking on index tabs. Also available without tabs in 220 x 188mm format.

Hugs and Kisses & Bubbles and Cuddles Illustrated by Daniel Howarth.

A charming exploration of family tenderness in these beautifully illustrated interactive books from Daniel Howarth. Toddlers will love to join in the fun by pulling the tabs on every page. Two books for parents and children to cherish and enjoy together.

Format: 210 x 210mm, 8pp plus cased cover, board pages and mechanics. Also available in small format as padded cased board books, no mechanics.

If You See

Illustrated by Ana Martin Larranaga.

Every picture beneath the big easy-to-lift flaps is a cue to act, sing or shout! Four fun-filled interactive books for the very young. Format: 195 x 185mm, 12pp board book with integral flaps on 5 leaves.

Incredible Colours & Counting

Illustrated by Jenny Tulip. Concept by Fiona Hayes.

Wheels to turn, flaps to lift and a fabulous pop-up climax present colours and counting in an accessible and enjoyable way. This hands-on approach makes for effective learning.

Format: 240 x 240mm, 10pp board book plus cased cover, with wheels, flaps and pop-ups.

Complete novelty range

Complete novelty range

Hip Hoppers


Illustrated by Nicola Storr. Written by Kathryn Smith.

A crowd of farm and baby animals leap out of the page in these incredible pop-up books. Funny rhyming text and the element of pop-up surprise will entertain children time and time again.

Format: 290 x 234mm, 12pp plus cased cover, card pages, each spread has a pop-up.

Kitten and Friends Illustrated by Debora Burr.

Enchanting illustrations lead us into a magical garden. Enter it through die-cut windows on each page for a child’s eye view of nature.

Jigsaw Books

Illustrated by Kate Aldous, Linda Worrall, Lawrie Taylor and Debora Burr. Written by Heather Henning.

A fairy story, a farmyard tale, a jungle jape and teddy bear fun! With a jigsaw puzzle on each page, these sturdy storybooks offer hours of puzzling fun. Format: 280 x 235mm, 10pp, board book with puzzle on each right-hand page.

Jungle Jamboree Concept and illustrations by Gerald Hawksley.

Meet tiger, lion, hippo, and monkey, four jungle friends each with pointy ears and opening mouth. These novelty board books will appeal to young animal lovers everywhere.

Format: 170 x 190mm, 10pp, die-cut board book. Also available in small punched-to-shape format with optional embossing.

Format: 90 x 90mm, 10pp plus wraparound cover with die-cut ears. Also available in large format 160 x 125mm.

Lamb Backpack

Learn about Food

Illustrated by Christopher Gaisey.

This sweet plush lamb backpack contains four cute animal books which explore the early-learning concepts of colours, shapes, counting and mummies & babies.

Format: plush lamb backpack in a box containing two, three or four board books, each 10pp, 130 x 130mm. Also available in mini backpack size with board books 100 x 100mm.

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Complete novelty range

Incredible Pop-Ups

Illustrated by Frank Endersby.

Food is an amazing thing. It helps to keep us alive. How does our food reach us? This book will encourage children to make the link between the food we eat and where it comes from.

Format: 210 x 240mm, 10pp, 2 die-cut board books on backing board.

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Illustrated by Dale Simpson. Concept by Fiona Hayes.

Follow Sheep, Cow, Pig and Horse on their adventures through the farm and turn the wheel to explore early learning concepts. Format: 120mm x 170mm, 10pp, shaped board book with wheel attached within last leaf. Also available in large format 215 x 150mm.

Lever Windows Illustrated by Gerald Hawksley.

Amazing interactive animal fun for the very young. Who is making that noise in the farmyard? What will the hungry pets eat? Move the lever to see the answer pop up into the picture.

Illustrated by Frank Endersby. Written by Janet Allison Brown.

This practical book will encourage children to understand how they use their hands and to learn to tell left from right. Format: 210 x 240mm, 10pp, 2 die-cut board books on backing board. Also available with glove set or as bind-up version, 18pp, 200 x 118mm.

Lift the Flap Fun

Illustrated by Spike Maguire. Written by Frida Bing.

Lift the sturdy flaps on each page to let your imagination run wild!

Format: 240 x 260mm, 10pp, die-cut window book with lever mechanism in four leaves.

Format: 200 x 200mm, 18pp, board book with flap on every spread.

Little Bear Books

Little Bear Hugs

Illustrated by Frank Endersby. Written by Lisa Regan.

Four gentle moral tales introduced by an affable little bear who is certain to become a favourite. Glittering covers embellish these beautifully illustrated yet simple stories.

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Left Hand Right Hand

Format: 150 x 150mm, 10pp, shaped board book with glitter on cover. Also available in stand with pockets front and back. Also available in flower shape, 140 x 140mm.

Illustrated by Samantha Chaffey. Written by Janet Allison Brown.

Four gentle moral tales dealing with fears, getting lost, making friends and self-image, and illustrated through the adventures of loveable Cooper Bear.

Format: 190 x 170mm, 10pp, padded cased board book. Also available in bi-fold format. Also available as bind-up, 24pp board book with padded cased cover.

Complete novelty range

Complete novelty range

Let’s Find Out


Illustrated by Kimberley Scott. Written by Ronne Randall.

Hold down your bouncy pals, then let them go to see them hop and leap. Four lively books with charming rhyming text and cute characters.

Format: 90 x 90mm book block plus foot mechanic, 10pp, shaped board book with elastic band mechanism embedded in centre leaf.

Little Dazzlers Illustrated by Amanda Gulliver.

Jungle, farm, woodland and underwater environments are explored as we follow our furry friends through the three dimensional pages of these books to a sparkling destination.

Little Cuties Illustrated by Mark Marshall.

Follow our four cheery animal chums on their adventures. The layered covers give a friendly tactile feel to these cute little storybooks. Format: 130 x 130mm, 10pp, board book with die-cut layered cover.

Little Lacers

Illustrated by Chris Jevons. Written by Sue McMillan.

Learn to be a lace ace with these two fun bootshaped storybooks. Youngsters will enjoy this learning challenge as they follow step-by-step instructions in these gripping yarns.

Format: 190 x 170mm, 10pp, die-cut board book with foil on last page.

Format: 152 x 228mm, board book, 10pp, shoelace or ribbon embedded in front cover, covers embossed and foiled or glittered.

Little Puppy Tails

Little Shakers

Illustrated by Samantha Chaffey.

Rustie is a big-hearted puppy, whose adventures we follow in this series of sturdy padded board books. Rustie’s early experiences will be shared by toddlers, making these books a firm favourite in the nursery. Format: 190 x 170mm, 10pp board books. Also available in bi-fold format.

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Complete novelty range

Little Bouncers

Illustrated by Pauline Siewert.

Noisy rattle fun! Familiar images from everyday life will amuse and interest toddlers as they rattle their way through playtime, teatime and bathtime to bedtime. Format: 90 x 90mm, 10pp, shaped board book with 15mm EVA spacer and cylinder rattle embedded within last leaf. Also available with ring handle.

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Illustrated by Jackie East.

Gentle moral themes are explored by friendly animals in four different environments. Shake the built-in squeaker in these noisy books to bring the stories to life!

Format: 120 x 120mm book block, overall 128 x 145mm, 20pp plus cased cover with rounded spine housing an air shaker.

Lumpy Bumpy Books Illustrated by Gerald Hawksley.

Little Tadpole Cloth Books

Give baby a head start with these cuddly cloth books introducing vehicles and numbers.

Format: 127 x 127mm, 8pp cloth book with padded foam pages.

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Bright, clear images introduce a world of familiar objects to curious toddlers and fun-to-touch textures on every page provide extra fun for little fingers. Format: 180 x 180mm, 10pp, board book with five corrugated card inserts.

Format: 200 x 280mm, 14pp, board book with five corrugated card inserts.

Mandala Books

Magic Windows

Illustrated by Jenny Tulip and Michael Emmerson.

32 original Mandala designs in each title to colour in. Focusing on the repeated images and patterns on each page will promote concentration skills and relaxation.

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Fun-to-touch textures add an extra dimension to the bright cheery images in these sturdy toddler’s picture books.

Format: 269 x 213mm, 64 pages plus cover, tear-off glued notebook. Also available as 2-title bind-up and in mini format 120 x 120mm with 48pp.

Illustrated by Jess Racklyeft.

Early learning concepts and friendly animals are combined with pull-tabs to flood each scene with colour; all designed to intrigue and delight toddlers.

Format: 200 x 200mm, cased board book with slide-out printed acetate panels in each leaf.

Complete novelty range

Complete novelty range

Little Squeakers


Illustrated by Emily McCann. Written by Moira Butterfield.

A winning combination of adventure story and moneybox! Save along with Princess Polly and Pirate Pete: coins in the clever moneybox in the spine and notes and other treasure in the secret box compartment.

Meet My Friends Illustrated by Ana Martin Larranaga.

Meet a whole host of friendly creatures in these cuddly crinkle cloth books, with a handy hook for hanging and carrying.

Format: 180 x 245mm, 6 spreads + cased cover, tuck-lid box on inside back cover, rounded acetate section in spine.

Format: 140 x 140mm, 8pp cloth book with padded foam pages and crinkle foil in the cover.

Melissa’s Magical Music

Mini Mega Cubes

Illustrated by Cherie Zamazing.

A magical musical adventure featuring Melissa, our muddle-headed witch, and Merlin, her cat. Follow the musical mayhem as you sing along to the songs on your very own CD.

Format: 280 x 250mm, 12pp, shaped board book with CD attached to inside front cover.

Mini Movers Illustrated by Karen Jones.

Little books for little hands: sliders to push on every page reveal the answers to fun puzzles and a whole host of comical animals besides. Format: 92 x 92mm, 14pp, board book with sliders embedded in six leaves.

Complete novelty range

Complete novelty range

Marvellous Moneybox Books

With illustrations from selected favourite artists.

Discover a world of early learning concepts in this interesting collection of chunky board books featuring animals, vehicles and shapes.

Format: 8 chunky board books, 90 x 90mm, 12pp, packed in e-flute box, 490 x 67 x 43mm. Also available as a four-book set.

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Sliders on every page reveal a host of friendly animals. Hands-on discovery for curious toddlers.

Format: 92 x 92mm, 14pp board book, sliding panels in six leaves and die-cut cover.

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Illustrated by Ana Martin Larranaga.

Animals are hiding, waiting to play, but can you guess who is where? Make a guess and pull the tab. Be quick! These spring-loaded tabs whisk the animals back out of sight with a SNAP!

Written by Richard Powell. Illustrated by Peter Curry.

Packed with early learning and big surprises, these mini books have flaps to lift, tabs to pull and sliders to push – guaranteed to keep baby busy.

Format: 92 x 110mm + 15mm tabs, 12pp, board book with die-cut windows and elasticated panels in leaves 2-6. Also available in large format 210 x 190mm.

Format: 92 x 92mm, 14pp, board book with flaps, tabs and sliders embedded in six leaves.

Mobile Minis

Move-Along Sliders

Illustrated by Emma Parrish.

Little hands love little things and young children adore Mummy's mobile phone! Now they can use their very own mobile phone to join in the telephoning fun with Bella, Timmy, Freddy and Dilly.

Illustrated by Jacky Canuso.

Help the Circus Train and Rainbow Farm Tractor on their way by picking up the wagons one by one and explore counting and colours as you go. Sliding panels move easily to keep little fingers busy and add extra fun for motor-mad toddlers.

Format: 120 x 80mm, 10pp board book, padded paper insert in front cover.

Format: 190 x 240mm, 5 leaves with 5 sliding cards embedded in back cover.

Mr Bear

My First Book of Fairies

Written and illustrated by Prue Theobalds.

Learn to tell the time and tie bows with Mr. Bear and his little friends. Educational fun with Prue Theobalds' charming bears.

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Mini Slide & See

Format: 264 x 187mm, 12pp, shaped board book with ribbon or clock.

Illustrated by Michelle Todd.

Welcome to a magical world of fairies. Discover how fairies live, what they love to do and how you too can be like a fairy. Format: 203 x 203mm, 12pp board book with UV glitter varnish on cover.

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Mini Now You See Me


My Little Animals

A striking first introduction to animals with sturdy shaped pages and bold friendly animals.

Simple rhyming text and sweetly illustrated animals in a chunky layered format are sure to make these shaped board books a favourite.

My World

Nature Tabs

Illustrated by Sara Bani Alunno.

Format: 230 x 160mm, 8 leaves, board book with individual shaped pages.

Illustrated by Gerald Hawksley.

Bursting with vibrant colour and tactile images, these simple, fun-to-touch embossed books bring familiar objects to life for curious toddlers. Perfect for point-and-tell sharing.

Written and illustrated by David Crossley.

Format: 156 x 140mm, 10pp, board book with layered cover.

Illustrated by Nick Spender. Written by Janet Allison Brown.

Shaped tabs at the top of these books reveal a cast of characters from around the world, as we follow the gentle adventures of Fox, Panda, Baby Seal and Penguin.

Format: 203 x 203mm, 10pp, board books with embossing on each page.

Format: 190 x 170mm, 10pp, shaped board book with tab index.

Nature Windows

Noisy Carry-Alongs

Illustrated by Daniel Howarth.

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My Home

Illustrated by Paula Doherty. Written by Kath Smith.

Little fingers will love the carry-along shape of these jolly animal books and the sound modules which help them identify farmyard animals with their noises.

Fascinating multi-layered pictures on each leaf literally lead us into these sweet woodland stories. Format: 175 x 175mm, board book bound, five leaves, each leaf comprising three die-cut layers. Also available in 210 x 210mm format.

Format: 190 x 170mm, 10pp, die-cut board book with sound module.

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On the Farm

Illustrated by Liza Lewis.

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Four noisy vehicle adventures. Press the button in our car, truck, train and tractor to join in the noisy fun. Format: 180 x 180mm, 10pp, board book with layered piece incorporating sound module on the last leaf and die-cut holes in first four leaves. Also available with squeaker.

Format: 240 x 240mm, 12pp, shaped board book with foil titles. Also available in mini-size box set.

On the Move

Open Wide

Illustrated by The Pope Twins. Written by Sue McMillan.

The Pope Twins’ quirky characterful illustrations bring these two vehicle adventures to life. Lift the flap fun and a big pull-out surprise at the end!

Format: 190 x 240mm, 10pp board books with flaps throughout and pull-out panel on last leaf.

Peekaboo Pets Illustrated by Caroline Davis.

Funny rhymes and simple striking images make for a perfect introduction to animals in this charming toddler’s gift set. Pull out the draw to reveal four friendly pets.

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These sturdy shaped board books with their bold friendly illustrations and characterful stories are a perfect introduction to farmyard animals.

Format: 4 board books, 10pp, 100 x 100mm, in a die-cut box set with pull-out tray, 250 x 250mm. Also available with elasticated buggy strap.

Illustrated by Fiona Hayes. Written by Ronne Randall.

What happens when a fly bothers Henry Hippo? What is Freddy Frog’s favourite night-time joke? As you open these books, you open up their mouths and let them roar!

Format: 150 x 150mm, 12pp, shaped board book with block spine.

Peep-Hole Farm Illustrated by Bob Bampton.

Meet greedy Percy Piglet, shy Carly Calf, lost Lara Lamb and eager Paddy Pony, and follow their adventures through the windows of these peep-hole storybooks. Format: 175 x 175mm, 10pp, die-cut board book.

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Noisy Wheels


Peepers

Illustrated by Helen Smith.

Open the cover to reveal a die-cut doorway into a three dimensional world of animals. Meet new furry friends in the forest, the garden, the jungle and on the farm. Die-cut peep-holes in every page continue the fun.

Illustrated by Susie Poole.

These beautifully illustrated rhymes with their layered covers and peep-inside flaps are the perfect introduction to counting, colours, food and mummies & babies.

Format: 150 x 150mm, 10pp, board book, layered cover with hinged flap.

Photo Rattle Books

Pick-a-Page Illustrated by Stuart Trotter.

Two pictorial first word books which explore exciting places and familiar occasions for curious toddlers. Pick a tab and dive inside! One hundred subjects to point to and talk about.

A carry-along introduction to first things and baby animals with colourful photographic images for babies to recognise and name. And there’s noisy fun with a rattle inside each book. Format: 130 x 105mm, shaped handle board book, 5 leaves with built platform in last leaf incorporating rattle.

Format: 260 x 240mm, 6 leaves, board book with index tab.

Picnic Train, Up Down Plane

Picture Blocks

Written and illustrated by Gill Guile.

Join a bunch of lively characters on their jolly jaunts in these three-dimensional excursions into numbers and opposites with added flaps and pop-ups. Come along for the ride!

Format: 225 x 225mm, 12pp, board book with flaps throughout and V-pop on last spread.

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Peep Inside

Illustrated by Caroline Davis.

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A jungle storybook with picture block puzzle.

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Mix and match the sturdy picture blocks in the play tray to copy the animal on each page. A sorting and arranging challenge for inquisitive youngsters.

Format: 140 x 280mm, 6 leaf board book with extended first and last leaf housing tray with 9 card blocks, acetate window in cover.

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Illustrated by Finola Stack.

Slide your photograph into the last page and see yourself as a perfect princess or a pesky pirate! Then pick your favourite scene from the book and pop it in the picture frame box for everyone to admire. Format: 125 x 125mm, 12pp, spiral bound board book with die-cut windows and photo slot, plus picture frame box with acetate window.

Pop-Up Animals

Discover cool facts about animals from different environments, as the animals literally jump off the page to greet you.

Play Places Illustrated by Helen Poole.

Open up and step inside to discover what’s happening in the shopping centre, the garage, the hospital and in school today. Sturdy pages and peep-hole windows reveal a wealth of colourful detail to curious toddlers.

Format: 130 x 130mm, 10pp, die-cut board book, each leaf punched to a different shape. Also available in large format, 210 x 210mm.

Pop-Up Pals

Illustrated by Ana Martin Larranaga.

Simple V-pops reveal hidden characters and details as we follow four friendly Pop-Up Pals in their hide-and-seek games. Format: 238 x 203mm, 5 spreads each with v-pop, padded cased cover.

Pot-Bellied Buddies

Illustrated by Penny Johnson. Written by Gaby Goldsack.

Our eight friendly creatures present their soft padded tummies for little fingers to pat and prod.

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Format: 150 x 150mm, 10pp, board book with fabric covered foam on front cover. Also available with embedded squeaker.

Format: 100 x 100mm, 4 card spreads with V-pop on each spread, plus cased cover. Also available in large format 210 x 210mm.

Pretty Petals

Illustrated by Chris Gaisey and Wojciech Kuzminski.

A magical world of fairy fun opens up as you spin out the pages to read these appealing tales. Then turn the fanned-out pages over to reveal a fabulous scene to round off the story. Fun to play with, delightful to read!

Format: 160 x 120mm, 5 shaped board leaves bound around circular board column.

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Picture Frame Books


Illustrated by Sanja Rescek. Written by Heather Henning.

Our four little ponies, Daisy, Rosie, Candy and Peaches, bring with them messages of wisdom in these gentle moral tales. Glittering front covers and sparkling silver thread add to the charm of these collectable books.

Format: 170 x 120mm, 10pp, shaped board book with glitter on cover.

Puppy Backpack Illustrated by Samantha Chaffey.

Pretty Pull-Outs

Illustrated by Karen Sapp. Written by Sue McMillan.

Discover a world of magical hide and seek as you pull apart each page to reveal secret pictures.

Format: 150 x 150mm, 10pp with slide-out mechanism in all five leaves.

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Pretty Ponies

Push Puzzles Illustrated by Nastja Holtfreter.

Mix and match funny woodland and farmyard characters in these bright, friendly, hands-on puzzle books for young animal lovers.

Rustie is a big-hearted puppy, whose adventures will be shared and recognised by toddlers, making these books a firm favourite in the nursery. Format: plush puppy backpack in a box containing two, three or four board board books, each 10pp, 130 x 130mm. Also available in mini backpack size with board books 100 x 100mm. Books also available as in 190 x 170mm with padded case.

Format: 170 x 170mm, 10pp board book with 4 puzzle leaves, each incorporating a three-piece slider puzzle.

Push & Pull

Puzzle Fun

Written by Rachel Elliot. Illustrated by Clare Fennell.

Each page has a push-tab with a pull-tab hidden inside! Push and pull to discover some cheeky animal friends. Format: 150 x 150mm, 10pp board book, push-out panel in each leaf with pull-out slider within.

Illustrated by Dorota Szoblik.

These sturdy jigsaw books, with their fun animal characters and gentle moral tale, are a winning combination for younger puzzlers.

Format: 240 x 200mm, 12pp, board book with puzzle on each right-hand page.

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Illustrated by Emma Holt. Words by Angeles Sharpe. Book 1

So you think that you’re clever? Now is your chance to prove it! Open up your Quiz Spinner and choose a question. Perfect for testing yourself or playing with friends. Fun-Filled Facts and Brain-Teasers!

Format: 175 x 82mm, 20 shaped card leaves bound around a circular board column. Also available in mini size, 150 x 70mm, with 30 leaves in half slipcase.

Rattle Books

Illustrated by Steve Boulter. Concept by Fiona Hayes.

The simple vibrant images in these rattle books will prompt babies to recognise objects from their own experience. And the carry handle and colourful rattle make for hours of noisy fun.

Format: 120 x 120mm, five leaves with rattle embedded in EVA foam in last leaf.

Illustrated by Julie Clough. Concept by Fiona Hayes.

Four friendly vehicles take us for a noisy ride on the farm, the building site and around the town. Simple images and words introduce babies to a world on four wheels! Format: 120 x 120mm, 5 leaves with rattle embedded in EVA foam in last leaf.

Read and Play Illustrated by Caroline Davis.

Explore familiar farmyard and garden environments with these two attractive play sets. Format: 190 x 190mm, board book with five spreads plus case, acetate window in front, 5 painted board figures in a box affixed to front inner case.

Robots

Rock & Rattle

Meet Jiggle, Nutty, Sparky and Bolt, four friendly robots with their fun-to-touch embossed shiny covers.

Puppy, Kitty, Mouse and Bunny have noisy collars. Rock these fun-to-shake noisy books to rattle their bells!

Illustrated by Fiona Hayes and Jeremy Child. Written by Kath Jewitt.

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Rattle & Roll

Format: 170 x 120mm, 10pp, shaped board book with embossed foil on front cover.

Illustrated by Caroline Davis.

Format: 110 x 100mm, 10pp, shaped board book with rocking mechanic and embedded rattle on front cover.

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Quiz Spinners


Illustrated by Samantha Chaffey. Written by Janet Allison Brown.

These rocking board books introduce a cheeky bear who is sure to become a firm friend.

Rock-Arounds

Illustrated by Hannah Wood. Written by Sue McMillan.

Four sweet animal tales provide hours of gentle rock-along fun with their curved bases and funny moving eyes.

Format: 170 x 190mm, 10pp, shaped board books.

Format: 127 x 142mm, 10pp, shaped board books with embedded moving eyes.

Round and About

Scaredy Cat

Illustrated by Paula Knight. Concept by Jeremy Child.

Discover a world of learning through these interactive vehicle tales. Push the tractor, boat, bus and train around the tabs, then open up the page to learn more about colours, shapes, mummies & babies and counting. Format: 200mm x 165mm, 10pp, shaped board book with tabs and vehicle mechanic within the last leaf. Also available in large format 240 x 200mm.

Scratch & Sniff Christmas

Written by Rachel Elliot. Illustrated by Jacqueline East.

Join the Gingerbread family for some super-scented festive fun. Special fragrant pages bring this scrumptious Christmas story to life! Format: 203 x 165mm, board book 12pp with scented ink throughout. Also available in 244 x 198mm.

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Rock-a-Bye Bears

Illustrated by Kay Widdowson.

Lift the flaps in this beautifully illustrated storybook and follow Lion as he learns to stand up to his fears. A gentle moral tale for toddlers. Format: 210 x 210mm, 14pp, card pages with flaps and padded case.

Scruffy and Squeak

Illustrated by Nick Spender. Written by Heather Henning.

Follow the adventures of Scruffy the puppy and his mouse friend Squeak in the farm, the forest, the meadow and the garden in this chunky three dimensional board book series.

Format: 110 x 110mm, 10pp, chunky die-cut board book. Also available in large format 190 x 170mm with glitter foil on final page.

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Illustrated by Anne Passchier.

These intriguing peep-through books offer a magical three dimensional view of nature as we move through the seasons.

Format: 180 x 180mm, 10pp board book, first four leaves die-cut with optional acetate inlay.

Shiny Drivers

Illustrated by Andy Everitt-Stewart.

My Amazing Shape Sorter Book Illustrated by Andy Everitt-Stewart.

Develop motor skills and promote recognition of shapes by finding the correct mini-book to fit the shaped hole on each page.

Format: 240 x 160mm, 10pp, board book with back leaf extending to 240mm, housing four shaped board books. Also available as four books in mini-size box set.

Simple Sliders

Illustrated by Lesley Danson and Frank Endersby. Written by Kathryn Smith.

Explore opposites, colours, numbers and animal families in these early-learning board books with sturdy sliding tabs. Simple interactive fun with great repetitive value! Four smart vehicles are busy out and about, with their fun-to-touch shiny covers. Gleaming good fun for little racers. Format: 140 x 140mm, 10pp, shaped board book with embossed foil on front cover.

Format: 240 x 240mm, 10pp, board book with sliding mechanisms. Also available in small format 150 x 150mm.

Sleepyhead Santa

Sleepy Pals

Illustrated by John White.

It’s the night before Christmas and the presents are ready to be delivered. But where is Santa? Join Santa and his reindeer on this jolly Christmas jaunt and sing along to the songs on your very own Christmas CD.

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Format: 280 x 250mm, 12pp, shaped board book with CD attached to inside front cover. Also available as shaped board book, no CD and mini version with CD, 225 x 200mm.

Illustrated by Dubravka Kolanovic.

Time for bed for Puppy, Bunny, Kitten and Duckling after a fun-filled day. Sparkly bedtime reading for drowsy toddlers. Format: 140 x 140mm, shaped board book, 10pp with glitter and foil on cover.

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See-Through Stories


Illustrated by Noopur Thankur.

Slide the doors on the front of these sturdy push-along trucks and learn about recycling and firefighting as you go.

Format: 210 x 250mm, shaped board book, 5 leaves, with 3 sliding panels in front cover.

Snow Shaker Books Concept by Jeremy Child. Illustrated by Emma Leach.

One thing is missing from these delightful wintry tales and you can help! Shake your book to make snowflakes dance for Santa and Snowman in these enchanting Christmas storybooks. Format: 170 x 170mm, 10pp, board book with die-cut leaves. Clear acetate windows embedded in the last leaf contain a printed figure and confetti pieces.

Sound Surprises Illustrated by Genny Haines.

Four hide and seek stories with big fold-out flaps. Each story has a happy, noisy ending: slide out the surprise slider on the last page to set off the celebratory quacking, yapping, baa-ing and maiowing! Format: 185 x 170mm board book with padded cased cover, five spreads with fold-out flaps and a sliding panel to activate a sound module within the last leaf. Also available without sound module.

Slide & See

Concept and illustrations by Colin Petty.

Learn all about actions, emotions, sensations and sounds in these four sturdy books with their humorous illustrations and slider in each leaf. Format: 175 x 175mm, 10pp, board book with sliding mechanism on every page.

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Slide & Go Trucks

Sorter Books Animal & Vehicle Illustrated by Samantha Chaffey.

Peep-hole windows and holes shaped to fit the wooden animals and vehicles in these books will encourage dexterity and give hours of fun for little fingers.

Format: 317 x 230mm, 10pp, board book with wooden shapes.

Sparkles

Illustrated by Simon Abbott.

Little Fairy is preparing for the Fairy Queen’s Ball and Little Wiz is helping his boss build a new workshop. With the help of the tabs down the side of each book, they find just the right magical tools for the job. And a glittery front cover adds a certain sparkle! Format: 240 x 240mm, 10pp, shaped index board book with foil on cover.

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By Julie Clough.

With their sparkly foil covers these eye-catching titles will be an instant hit with toddlers. A helpful start for little learners!

Illustrated by Caroline Davis.

Eye-catching sparkly covers add appeal to our four speedy vehicles in these first transport books for toddlers.

Format: 130 x 130mm, 10pp, board book with foiled cased cover. Fabric fingerpuppets also available. Also available in mini size box set.

Format: 140 x 140mm, 10pp, board book with two UV glitter varnishes on front cover.

Spinners

Spotters

Illustrated by Paul Dronsfield. Written by Sue McMillan.

Four speedy vehicle stories with wheels and propellers to spin. Shake your book to make these jolly journeys come to life.

Illustrated by Louise Gardner.

Spot the little book in every picture then slide it out to reveal a cleverly hidden real mini booklet. Curious youngsters will love this novel approach to early learning concepts and animals from different environments.

Format: 150 x 150mm, 10pp, board book with free-moving pieces trapped in cover.

Format: 210 x 210mm, 10pp board book with slide-out tabs in four leaves, each with 6 leaf wire-stitched card booklet attached. Also available with cased cover.

Springtime Shakers

Squeakers

Illustrated by Lisa Fox.

Spring is here and Bunny and Lamb are enjoying the delights of the season. Shake your books to make the butterflies and the blossom fly.

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Speedy Sparklers

Format: 170 x 170mm, 10pp, board book with die-cut leaves, clear acetate windows embedded in the last leaf contain a printed figure and shaped paper pieces.

Illustrated by Marie Allen. Written by Gaby Goldsack.

Characterful illustrations and amusing rhymed text are enhanced by a fun squeaker embedded in the back cover of these four animal books, allowing hours of squeaky fun on every page.

Format: 210 x 210mm, 10pp, shaped board book with squeaker in last leaf. Also available in mini format 160 x 160mm.

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Sparkly Concepts


Illustrated by Krisztina Kรกllai Nagy.

Sweet teddy illustrations and a glittering cover bring sparkle to these starry goodnight stories. Format: 150 x 150mm, 10pp, shaped board book with glitter on cover. Also available in bi-fold format.

Steering Wheel Books Illustrated by Martin Irish.

Noisy fun for little drivers! Grab the steering wheel and press the squeaker HONK HONK! as the animals all pile onto the tractor and DING DING! to help Firefighter Dog rescue his friends. Train Driver Cat and Dumper Truck Duck join in the fun. Format: 180 x 180mm, 10pp, shaped board book with EVA foam spacer and squeaker embedded in back cover.

Step by Step

Sticker Activity Books

Two adventure stories with a difference. Open each page to move our little dragon and brave mermaid from scene to scene in these charming storybooks.

Create your own farmyard and jungle scenes with lots of colourful stickers in these funpacked activity books.

Written by Rachel Elliot. Illustrated by Sophia Touliatou.

Illustrated by Gerald Hawksley. Written by Ronnie Randall.

Format: 240 x 210mm, 10pp, shaped leaves with page-release rotating mechanism.

Format: 291 x 214mm, 16pp plus one spread of stickers, wire-stitched.

Story Wheels

Storytime Sweeties

Illustrated by Gillian Roberts.

Turn the wheel to place each character in its correct scene throughout these charming animal tales and find out how each story ends. Format: 175 x 175mm, 10pp, die-cut shaped board book with dial within last leaf.

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Starry Night

Illustrated by Karen Sapp. Written by Sue McMillan.

These beautifully shaped and sparkly story books combine charming illustrations and gripping tales of mermaids, fairies, ballerinas and princesses.

Format: 150 x 150mm, shaped board book, 10pp with UV glitter varnish on cover. Also available as 32pp wirestitched readers, 227 x 152mm.

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Illustrated by Krisztina Kállai Nagy.

Help our little bear pass the time by joining in the wake-up and goodnight songs in this beautifully illustrated clock book. The tunes to You are my Sunshine and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star follow Benji Bear through his day, making this book a delightful sing-along addition to any bedroom.

Illustrated by Finola Stack. Concept by Jeremy Child.

Pirate Pete, Princess Polly, Jungle Jim and Fairy Flora literally swing their way into these exciting adventure stories, giving a lively 3D effect to the front cover.

Format: 320 x 240mm, 10pp, board book with sound modules and clock hands.

Format: 150 x 150mm, 10pp, board book with die-cut front cover and board piece hanging from ribbons. Also available in large format 190 x 190mm.

Tall Tails

Teach me, Teddy!

Illustrated by Barbara Gerardi. Concept by Jeremy Child.

Wiggle our four friendly animals’ tails to and fro to bring them to life. Funny moving eyes, comical illustrations and humorous stories will charm toddlers and parents alike.

Format: 160 x 150mm, 10pp, moving tail mechanism embedded in front cover.

Teddies Galore

Illustrated by Prue Theobalds and Linda Worrall.

Twelve great value teddy storybooks, ranging from mini adventures to daily toddler experiences.

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Swingers

Format: 130 x 130mm, 10pp, board book. Also available as book and plush set.

Illustrated by Prue Theobalds.

Counting is fun with Prue Theobalds’ teddy bears in this delightful Numbers book. And there’s a great teddy bear book about Shapes too!

Format: 300 x 260mm, 12pp, board book with wheel on last spread.

Teddy Backpack Illustrated by Samantha Chaffey. Written by Janet Allison Brown.

This plush teddy backpack contains a collection of mini storybooks which introduce a lovable character, Cooper Bear and follow his exploits.

Format: plush teddy backpack containing two, three or four board books, 10pp, 130 x 130mm. Also available in mini backpack size with board books 100 x 100mm and in deluxe box set.

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Sunshine and Stars


Illustrated by Catherine Vase.

Tell the time with the tiger twins, Tick and Tock. Move the clock hands to match the times in the story and make them click – tick tock – as you go. Noisy encouragement for toddlers eager to tell the time.

Format: 240 x 240mm, 16pp, die-cut board book with clicking clock hands.

Tick Tock Tell the Time Illustrated by Kate Davies.

Simple interactive questions explore times of day and take a first step towards telling the time. Noisy clicking clock hands add to the fun!

Theatre Books Illustrated by Michelle Todd.

Pull the tab to draw back the sails and curtains, the doors of the castle and fairy cottage to reveal our heroes and heroines at the start of their exciting adventures. Format: 172 x 210mm, 10pp, board book with pull-tab mechanism in die-cut front cover.

Time for Bed Illustrated by Dubravka Kolanovic.

Four sleepy friends pop up and down through their busy days. Now it’s time to sleep, so tuck them down into bed. Night night!

Format: 300 x 210mm, 12pp, shaped board book with clicking clock hands attached to last leaf.

Format: 170 x 120mm, 10pp, shaped board book with slider mechanism in back leaf.

Tiny Turns

Tooth Fairy

Illustrated by Sarah Pitt. Concept by Jane Brett.

Turn the wheels on these cute books to find all the answers, as you match mummies with babies, animals with their favourite food, jungle critters and the noises they make and woodland friends with their homes. Hours of fun for little fingers.

Format: 120 x 120mm, 10pp, die-cut board book with wheel attached within last leaf. Also available large format 160 x 160mm.

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Tick & Tock’s Clock Book

Illustrated by Heather Heyworth.

Discover how a little sprite came to be the Tooth Fairy and learn some basic dental care along the way. A charming tale with a special bonus of a silky washable pouch for milk teeth.

Format: 260 x 197mm, 24pp & cased cover with UV glitter varnish, satin-look pouch in blister embedded in front cover.

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Illustrated by Rosalinda Kightley. Written by Gaby Goldsack.

Help Charlotte choose her favourite clothes and discover Toby’s favourite toy by touching the varied and colourful materials encapsulated in the tabs around these storybooks. A tactile prompt to a naming and recognition game for tiny tots.

Format: 240 x 240mm, 12pp, board book with fabric on each tab.

Touch-Tales Illustrated by Michael Steward.

Enter the fearsome world of prehistoric and wild animals in these stunningly illustrated, realistic to feel, embossed storybooks. Run your fingers over their scaly skin and feathers – if you dare!

Illustrated by Kaz Lammie. Written by Heather Henning.

Four sturdy, tactile books with appealing illustrations and fun fabric patches to encourage creativity and add a new dimension to children’s playtime. Format: 210 x 210mm, 12pp, board book with fabric patch on each right-hand page.

Turn a Wheel Illustrated by Kathryn Selbert.

A fun mix-and-match challenge for toddlers. Turn the wheel to find the right toy or tool for Bunny and Tiger and complete each scene.

Format: 320 x 230mm, shaped board book, 10pp, embossed throughout with foil on cover.

Format: 210 x 210mm, 10pp, die-cut board book, wheel attached within last leaf.

Twist & Turn

What a Noise!

Illustrated by Jackie East.

Beep beep! Watch out! Here come Fire Engine, Truck, Bus and Dumper as you wiggle their wheels to send them racing around the farm, town and building site.

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Touch and Guess

Format: 100 x 136mm, 10pp, shaped board book with moving piece in last leaf.

Illustrated by Sara Room.

Explore noises from the farmyard and the jungle in these hands-on lift-the-flap titles.

Format: 203 x 177mm, board book with fold-out flaps on each spread.

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Touch & Feel Tabs


Illustrated by Jack Pullan.

Enter a world filled with friendly animals in these delightful lift-aflap books and learn all about shapes, sizes, colours and animal noises too!

Format: 254 x 254mm, cased cover with five spreads with flaps and full page fold-outs.

Wheelies

Illustrated by Julia Oliver and Nick Spender.

Format: 190 x 150mm, 10pp, chunky board book with moving wheels. Also available in large format 280 x 235mm and with embedded sound module.

Where are those Teddy Bears?

Written and illustrated by Prue Theobalds.

Adorable teddy bears peep out of every nook and cranny in this richly illustrated, warm-hearted book. Lift the flaps to help Mummy Bear find her little ones.

Format: 240 x 240mm, 10pp, board book with padded cased cover and flaps on each page. Also available in small format 150 x 150mm. Also available in bind-up with ‘Do you have a Teddy Bear?’.

What’s That Noise? Illustrated by Jacqueline East. Written by Lisa Regan.

The sound modules in these boisterous books will help toddlers connect animals with their noises. And the die-cut handle adds extra carry-along fun. Format: 190 x 170mm, 10pp, die-cut board book with sound module.

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What am I?

Where are my mittens...? Oliver’s Favourite Scarf Illustrations by Prue Theobalds and Lawrie Taylor.

Two perfect wintertime gift packs, available in box or carry case packaging, containing either cosy fleece mittens or a scarf.

Format: Board book 180 x 164mm, 10pp. Packed in a box, size 364 x 180mm, or bag, with a pair of 100% polyester mittens or scarf.

Whizzy Wheelers Illustrated by Cathryn Jones.

Super speedy fun with Bunny’s racing car and Frog’s fire engine as we screech and swerve our way through two highspeed stories. Format: board book, 135 x 80mm, 10pp, attached to card box with four moving board wheels.

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Illustrated by Jackie East. Written by Lisa Regan.

Illustrated by Caroline Williams. Written by Cathy Jones.

Format: 230 x 200mm, 5 leaves, board book with die-cut inward tabs on leaves 1-4.

Format: 100 x 121mm book block, 10pp, shaped board book with moving arms. Also available in 140 x 171mm format.

Five curious animals make a three-dimensional scene, as we peep into each story of pets at play and farmyard friends.

Play along with our sweet characters and their charming rhyming tales by wiggling their arms.

Wiggle Waggles

Wise Words

With furry patches and interactive moving parts on their covers, these cute animal books will delight toddlers, as they waggle along to the rhyming stories.

These four gentle moral tales will encourage toddlers to understand and develop their social skills. Friendly characters and sparkly covers make the learning fun.

Illustrated by Jacqueline East.

Format: 190 x 170mm, 10pp, board book with mechanism and fabric patches on front cover.

Wizard!

Illustrated by Matt Ward. Written by Phil McMylor.

Matt Ward’s quirky characterful wizard and his band of cronies bring these magical tales to life. Interesting die-cut shaped leaves add a fun 3D effect to the board books.

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Wiggle & Wave

Format: 210 x 210mm, 16pp, die-cut board book.

Illustrated by Hannah Wood.

Format: 140 x 140mm shaped board book, 10pp with glitter and foil on cover. Also available as mini format 90 x 90mm.

Wouldn’t it be Fun Coppenrath Written and illustrated by Sybille Brauer.

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Complete novelty range

Complete novelty range

Who's Inside


Photographs Š Alamy Ltd

Zip along with these four sturdy vehicle books, packed full of dynamic photographic images. Whizzy plastic wheels add to the fun.

Format: 140 x 220mm book block, 5 leaf shaped board book with four plastic wheels riveted to front and back covers.

Zoom-Alongs Illustrated by Lynne Moulding.

Bright dynamic illustrations and simple storylines introduce four friendly vehicles. And moving wheels present hours of push-along fun for little fingers.

Format: 130 x 100mm, 10pp, chunky board book with moving wheels. Also available in simple board format, no moving wheels, and in large format 280 x 240mm with wheels.

Complete novelty range

Complete novelty range

Zippy Wheelers

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Illustrated by Penny Johnson.

With each turn of the page watch the layers build and the jolly Christmas time story unfold, as Santa prepares his sleigh and Snowman decorates his tree. Format: 235 x 269mm, 10pp, board book with die-cut holes in each leaf and layered pieces attached to inside back cover.

Christmas Cuddly Creatures

Illustrated by Terry T. Burton, Samantha Chaffey and Fiona Hayes.

Our cuddly, soft-to-touch Reindeer and Snowman are the cutest travelling pals for Christmas time. Attach them to a pram or buggy with the handy Velcro strap, for festive cheer on the go.

Format: 150 x 140mm, 10pp, plush animal cover with board book inner. Also available with cloth pages.

Christmas Mandalas Illustrated by Jenny Tulip.

Christmas colouring fun for calm and relaxation in the festive season.

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Format: 269 x 213mm, 64pp plus cover, tear-off glued notebook.

Christmas Chalkboard Illustrated by Fiona Hayes.

Hours of festive write-on wipe-off fun for youngsters at Christmastime, with some seasonal letters and shapes practice thrown in for fun. Format: 210 x 240mm, 10pp board book with 4 coloured chalks in blister.

Christmas Glitter Books Illustrated by Terry T. Burton.

Help solve Penguin’s mystery and discover how the Littlest Reindeer helps Santa in these two sparkling Christmas stories. Silver foil highlights throughout give these books a special seasonal feel.

Format: 240 x 240mm, 12pp, board book with holographic foil throughout. Also available as shaped board book (230 x 175mm) with finger puppets.

Christmas Sliders Illustrated by Andy Everitt-Stewart.

Two festive counting stories with embossed sliding tabs, perfect for little fingers. Count up to five friendly snowmen and five helpful reindeer as you slide the tabs out and back again. Format: 190 x 240mm, 5 leaves with 5 sliding embossed cards embedded in front cover.

Christmas Books

Christmas Books

Christmas Build a Scene


Illustrated by Penny Johnson.

Sing your way through the festive season with these favourite Christmas songs. Words and music are clearly laid out and easy to follow, and there’s an optional CD to play too! Format: 270 x 200mm, 18pp, shaped board book with UV glitter varnish on cover, optional CD attached to inside front cover.

Christmas Tubbies Illustrated by Janet Samuel.

Pat Santa’s soft cloth belly and stroke the Christmas Fairy’s sparkly dress. Together with furry Reindeer and soft Snowman, these four festive titles offer tactile fun alongside a sweet Christmas tale.

Format: 150 x 150mm, 10pp, shaped board book with fabric covered foam on front cover and optional embedded squeaker. Also available with bells trapped beneath acetate and in mini format 90 x 90mm, in three title slipcase.

Santa’s Busy Night Illustrated by Colin Petty.

Pull out the sliding pages in this bright and cheery seasonal tale to reveal hidden pictures and help Santa get ready for his big night! Format: 240 x 240mm, 10pp, including slide-out mechanism in three leaves.

Christmas Tree Book Illustrated by Helen Prole.

Join Santa and his little helpers for some festive Christmas fun, as a surprise party for Santa is planned. A fabulous three dimensional Christmas tree leaps out of each scene and brings this jolly tale of celebration to life.

Christmas Books

Christmas Books

Christmas Songbook

Format: 240 x 240mm, 10pp, board book with padded cased cover, concertina mechanic attached to inside front and back cover and visible through die-cut in each leaf.

Create & Celebrate Christmas Illustrated by Caroline Davis.

Bring a sparkle to Christmas time with these three fun activity storybooks. Beautifully illustrated Christmas stories plus oodles of seasonal fun with stickers, puzzles, stencils and doodles.

Format: 210 x 210mm, 48pp text plus 2 sticker sheets, semi-concealed wiro-binding, cover with fold-in flaps containing press-out pieces and UV glitter varnish.

Santa’s Sleigh Ride Illustrated by Gaynor Berry.

Enjoy the story of Santa’s Christmas Eve sleigh ride in this sturdy carry-along storybook. And Santa and Mrs Claus tell their own stories in their very own mini books on the front cover. A great three-book gift set for Christmas!

Format: 2 small shaped board books (110 x 75mm) attached to front cover of large board book (240 x 240mm).

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Illustrated by Gillian Roberts.

Santa’s old suit is looking decidedly worn and Christmas is approaching fast. Can Santa find a suitable replacement in time?

Plush fabric patches and glittery foil add a luxuriant tactile feel to the story of Christmas Eve. Format: 280 x 216mm, 10pp, board book with cased cover, fabric patches on each page.

Scratch & Sniff Christmas

Written by Rachel Elliot. Illustrated by Jacqueline East.

Join the Gingerbread family for some super-scented festive fun. Special fragrant pages bring this scrumptious Christmas story to life!

Format: 203 x 165mm, board book 12pp with scented ink throughout. Also available in 244 x 198mm.

Snow Shaker Books Concept by Jeremy Child. Illustrated by Emma Leach.

One thing is missing from these delightful wintry tales and you can help! Shake your book to make snowflakes dance for Santa and Snowman in these enchanting Christmas storybooks.

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Format: 170 x 170mm, 10pp, board book with die-cut leaves. Clear acetate windows embedded in the last leaf contain a printed figure and confetti pieces.

Santa’s Super Sleigh

Illustrated by Andy Everitt-Stewart. Concept by Fiona Hayes.

Join Santa, his reindeer and his helpers in an exciting rooftop journey. Hook the three books together and pull the sleigh to make your own Christmas expedition. Format: 102 x 75mm, 10pp, shaped board book, 3 in a box (120 x 342 x 27mm).

Sleepyhead Santa Illustrated by John White.

It’s the night before Christmas and the presents are ready to be delivered. But where is Santa? Join Santa and his reindeer on this jolly Christmas jaunt and sing along to the songs on your very own Christmas CD.

Format: 280 x 250mm, 12pp, shaped board book with CD attached to inside front cover. Also available as shaped board book, no CD and mini version with CD, 225 x 200mm.

A Woodland Christmas Tale Illustrated by Hannah Whitty.

This beautifully illustrated Advent calendar book with its charming tale and 24 flaps to open will become a wonderful family Christmas keepsake.

Format: 240 x 240mm, 10pp, padded cased board book with 24 flaps on final spread.

Christmas Books

Christmas Books

Santa’s Suit


Illustrated by Helen Poole. Written by Lisa Regan.

Animal-shaped fun at bathtime! Jolly rhyming stories complement the friendly illustrations of these soft padded bath books.

Animal Shape Bath Illustrated by David Crossley. Make bath time more fun with these cute characters. Flick their tails to make waves!

Format: 140 x 140mm, 8pp, litho-printed EVA pages with foam padding. Also available with embedded squeaker or rattle.

Format: 195 x 140mm, 8pp, EVA pages with foam padding and extended tail.

Baby Hands Bath

Bathing Beauties

Illustrated by Caroline Davis.

Four mini shaped bath books, animals or vehicles, each with its own novelty squirter, squeaker, rattle or mirror. Packaged singly or in a four-copy gift set. Format: 85 x 90mm, 8pp per book, EVA pages with foam padding. Novelty embedded in final leaf.

Concertina Bob-Alongs Illustrated by Paul Dronsfield.

Bob along in the bath with a line of brightly-coloured ducks and whales, in these clever upright floating bath books. A novel approach to colours, counting and action themes. Format: 140 x 140mm folded size, 8pp, EVA concertina shaped bath book with foam padding and weights in each leaf. Also available in concertina board format.

Bathtime

Bathtime

Animal Bath Books

Illustrated by Louise Gardner.

Four friendly characters love to lounge in the bath. Follow the adventures of Bear, Frog, Seal and Duck as they go with the flow.

Format: 180 x 110mm, 8pp, printed shaped EVA pages with foam padding and welded character on each cover. Also available packaged with squirter toys.

Coppenrath Bath Books Illustrated by Maike Taddicken.

Two soft supple bath books with splishsplash watery themes, simple friendly images and an added squeak or rattle! Format: 130 x 130mm, 8pp, litho printed EVA pages with foam padding, with rattle or squeaker in one leaf.

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Illustrated by Eve Spanjardt.

Illustrated by Maria Wissmann.

It’s bathtime for Duck and his chums. In to the tub for some splish splash fun! A super chunky bath book, perfect for little fingers. Format: 140 x 140mm, 8pp, litho-printed EVA pages with double thickness foam padding.

Format: 130 x 130mm folded, round bath book folded into quadrant, with duck vinyl toy.

Family Bobalongs

Floatie Friends Bath Books

Illustrated by Ana Martin Larranaga.

Have fun counting down and bobbing these little babies in the bath! 3 floating characters, peep-holes and pockets add to the colourful cuteness of these interactive bath books.

Illustrated by Shelley Doyle and Rachael O'Neill.

Take squeaky Frog and Dolphin on a journey through these brightly coloured bath books, slotting them into the slits on each page. Then watch them float!

Format: 250 x 250mm, 8pp, foam pages with removable, weighted, padded EVA characters.

Format: 140 x 140mm, 8pp, litho printed EVA pages, packaged with foam padded play piece with squeaker.

Glove Puppet Bath

Let’s Go Bath Books

A series of ‘snappy’ glove puppet bath books. Extended shaped covers complete the bodies of our four friendly water-loving animals.

Stay squeaky clean with our squeaking vehicle bath books. With their bright colours, simple storyline and fun squeaker, these soft, friendly bath books are sure to liven up bath-time.

Illustrated by Gerald Hawksley.

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Ente Nelli Bath Book

Format: 330mm x 140mm, bath book, four leaves with extended tail and welded pocket grips.

Illustrated by Carolyn Backhouse.

Format: 140 x 140mm, 8pp, EVA pages with foam padding and squeaker. Also available with squirting vinyl toy.

Bathtime

Bathtime

Duden Bath Book


Illustrated by Carolyn Backhouse.

More squeaky bathtime fun with a new set of friendly vehicles. Splash in the bath with boat, rocket, truck and tractor.

Format: 140 x 140mm, 8pp, silk screen printed EVA pages with foam padding, squeaker in one leaf. Also available with squirting vinyl toy.

Magic Bathtime Books Illustrated by Jeremy Child. Written by Moira Butterfield.

Wake up Magic Duck and find Magic Fish by dipping the pages of these books into water. Children will love to see the pictures magically change colour.

Format: 160 x 160mm, 8pp, silk-screen printed EVA pages with foam padding and squeaker. Water-sensitive magic ink throughout.

Magic Ocean Bath Books

Illustrated by Hartmut Bieber & Laura-Anne Robjohns.

Explore a bright underwater world. Colours appear as if by magic on every page.

Format: 130 x 130mm, 8pp, litho printed EVA pages with foam padding and water-sensitive magic ink throughout.

Magic Bath Books

Illustrated by Jeremy Child. Written by Moira Butterfield.

Bathtime

Bathtime

Let’s Go Bath Books II

Find Magic Fish, Magic Duck and their friends by dipping the pages of this book in the bath or under a tap. Children will love to see the pictures magically change colour.

Format: 140 x 140mm, 8pp, silk-screen printed EVA pages with foam padding and squeaker. Water-sensitive magic ink throughout. Also available in box set with squirter toy.

Magic Colouring Bath Books Illustrated by Kate Smith Designs.

‘Paint’ water from your paint brush onto the fun farm and woodland images and watch colours magically appear. Arty fun for the bath!

Format: 140 x 140mm, 8pp, silk-screen printed EVA pages with foam padding and water-sensitive magic ink throughout. Shaped EVA paint brush attached to spine or loose.

My First Noisy Bath Books Illustrated by Caroline Davis.

Simple bright illustrations add a colourful twist to bath-time, with these four noisy bath books featuring animals from different environments.

Format: 140 x 140mm, 8pp, printed EVA pages with foam padding and rattle in one leaf.

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Pot-Bellied Buddies Bath Books

Bright friendly illustrations introduce a host of baby animals and their mummies, perfect bathtime companions!

Six favourite animal chums dive into the tub for hours of bath-time fun.

Format: 140 x 140mm, 8pp, litho-printed EVA pages with foam padding. Also available with embedded squeaker or rattle.

Format: 140 x 140mm, 8pp, printed EVA pages with foam padding and rattle in one leaf.

Scrub-a-Dub Christmas

Scrub-a-Dub Froggy & Ducky

Illustrated by Monika Frątczak-Rodak. Written by Wiktoria Międzybrodzka.

Illustrated by Anna Jones. Written by Lydia Lambert.

Illustrated by Penny Johnson.

Illustrated by Anna Jones. Scr u b-a-Dub

Ducky

Have lots of fun with Little Reindeer and Santa in these adorably festive bath books. Little hands will love the bright, soft character bath mitts as they follow each little Christmas adventure.

Meet Little Frog and Little Duck and enjoy their watery adventures, then dive into the tub with your very own Little Frog and Little Duck bath mitts. Good clean fun!

Scrub-a-Dub Elf and Gingerbread Man

Seaside Bath Books

Format: 195 x 110mm, 8pp, foam padded EVA pages, packaged with fabric bath mitt.

Illustrated by Anna Jones.

Have fun in the tub with these two friendly characters, in a charming Christmas story and a retelling of a favourite nursery tale. Format: 195 x 110mm, 8pp, foam padded EVA pages, packaged with fabric bath mitt.

G et r e s h & C l e a F n wi t h Li ttl e Duck

Format: 200 x 118mm, 8pp, shaped bath book, PEVA pages with foam inner, packaged with bath mitt in polybag with inlay tray, overall size 510 x 240mm. Also available in net bag with header card.

Illustrated by Julie Clough.

Meet Oli Octopus, Danny Dolphin, Shelly Starfish and Sally Seahorse in their underwater world and press the squeaker to join in the fun.

Format: 140 x 140mm, 8pp, silk-screen printed EVA pages with foam padding and squeaker. Also available with squirting vinyl toy.

Bathtime

Bathtime

Mummy and Me Bath Books


Design by Frauke Maydorn.

Bright graphic images of friendly sea creatures make this the perfect bathtime companion for toddlers.

Format: 130 x 130mm, 8pp, shaped bath book with litho-printed EVA pages with dolphin vinyl toy.

Splish Splash Illustrated by Dorota Szoblik.

Three safe, soft, wipe-clean bath books for hours of bath time fun. Enjoy these charming stories with their bright clear pictures and friendly characters.

Shake and Play Bath Books Illustrated by Caroline Davis.

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Bathtime

Seaside Bath & Dolphin Set

Each of these cute carry-along bath books has its own special feature on the cover: a squeaker, a rattle, a mirror and a squirter. Splish splash into the bath! Format: 120 x 100mm, 8pp, shaped EVA bath book with foam padding and novelty embedded in first leaf. Also available in large format 115 x 140mm.

Water Wheels Illustrated by Lynne Moulding.

Vehicle-shaped fun for the bath! Join four friendly vehicle characters as they splash around the bath on their jolly journeys.

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Format: 140 x 140mm, 8pp, litho-printed EVA pages with foam padding. Also available with embedded squeaker or rattle.

Format: 130 x 150mm, 8pp, litho-printed EVA pages with foam padding. Also available as vertical bath book.

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Illustrated by Terry T. Burton, Samantha Chaffey and Fiona Hayes.

Our cuddly, soft-to-touch Reindeer and Snowman are the cutest travelling pals for Christmas time. Attach them to a pram or buggy with the handy Velcro strap, for festive cheer on the go.

Format: 150 x 140mm, 10pp, plush animal cover with board book inner. Also available with cloth pages.

Cuddle Buddies Illustrated by Isabel Aniel.

Four sweet shaped animal stories to cuddle, with furry pages, a fleecy flap and crinkly fabric on each cover to engage baby’s senses.

Crinkle Cloth Books Illustrated by Emma Haines.

Soft-to-touch pages and crinkly crackly covers introduce a host of friendly animals in these charming first cloth books. Get all Baby’s senses engaged and involved!

Format: 140 x 140mm, 8pp cloth book with padded foam pages and crinkle foil in the cover.

Cuddly Creatures

Illustrated by Daniel Howarth, Fiona Hayes and Terry T. Burton.

This super-soft, cute and cuddly animal collection is the perfect partner for prams and buggies. Fix them with their simple Velcro straps and off you go!

Format: 140 x 140mm, 8pp shaped velboa cloth book, cotton hang tag, plush flap and crinkle foil in cover.

Format: 150 x 140mm, 10pp, plush animal cover with board book inner. Also available with cloth pages.

Little Tadpole Cloth Books

On the Farm Cloth Books

Give baby a head start with these cuddly cloth books introducing vehicles and numbers.

Format: 127 x 127mm, 8pp cloth book with padded foam pages.

Illustrated by Kaz Lammie.

Cuddly covers with finely embroidered details bring our four funny farmyard characters to life.

Format: 195 x 195mm, 8pp, four leaves, cloth book with padded foam pages and embroidered cover. Also available in small size 150 x 150mm.

Cloth Books

Cloth Books

Christmas Cuddly Creatures


Around our World

Illustrated by Kay Widdowson. Written by Janet Allison Brown.

Illustrated by Daniel Howarth.

The world is an exciting place, filled with an amazing variety of people and places. Discover the richness of God’s creation in this sturdy, colourful book, that simply overflows with life.

A novel and engaging introduction to animals from favourite bible stories with lift-the-flap reveals on every page.

Format: 175 x 237mm, 4 spreads plus padded cased cover, fold-out flap on each page.

Format: 240 x 240mm, 10pp, board book with padded cased cover.

Bible & Prayer Book Slipcase Set

Bible Build a Scene

Charming illustrations and thoughtful text bring these 5 minute bible stories and favourite prayers to life. Beautifully packaged in a two-book slipcase set.

Illustrated by Finola Stack.

bible time

Written by Annette Langen. Illustrated by Frauke Weldin.

This clever retelling of two well-loved bible tales brings new life to the stories. Clever layered pages build a three-dimensional scene as the stories unfold.

Format: two cased books, 80pp and 32pp, 184 x 133mm, placed in pockets in bifold slipcase.

Format: 210 x 240mm, 10pp, board book with die-cut holes in each leaf and layered pieces attached to inside back cover. Also available in mini straight board format, 120 x 150mm.

Bible Chalkboard Book

Bible Dial a Picture

Illustrated by Melanie Mitchell. Written by Su Box.

Draw, colour and recreate God’s wonderful world in chalk! This hands-on approach to favourite bible stories will engage and entertain youngsters. Format: 229 x 229mm, 10pp board book with 4 coloured chalks in blister.

Bible Time

Bible Time

Animals of the Bible

Illustrated by Jackie East. Written by Su Box.

Turn the dial for an engaging approach to these well-loved Bible stories. Find the missing picture to complete each scene as the excitement of the story builds.

Format: 210 x 210mm, 10pp, die-cut board book, wheel attached within last leaf.

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Bible Push Puzzles Illustrated by Caroline Davis.

Illustrated by Frank Endersby.

Discover stories from the Old and New Testaments and enjoy a special Creation edition in a fascinating slide-and-reveal format. ne w

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Format: 210 x 210mm, 10pp with slide-out mechanism in first four leaves.

Bible Read and Play Illustrated by Julia Oliver.

Bring these two best-loved bible stories to life with your very own set of Noah’s animals and Christmas figures. A lovingly illustrated board book combines with realistically painted animal and nativity figures to create the perfect gift set.

Format: 170 x 170mm, 10pp, board book with die-cut cover and three-piece slider puzzles in remaining four leaves.

Bible Step by Step Illustrated by Betina Gotzen-Beek.

Move the star to reveal the story of the first Christmas step-by-step in this beautifully illustrated re-telling of the best-loved bible story.

Format: 230 x 170mm board book with five spreads plus case, acetate window in front, 5 plastic figures or 8 painted board figures in a box affixed to front inner case.

Format: 210 x 210mm, 10pp, shaped leaves with page-release rotating mechanism.

Bible Tab Book

Bible Touch & Feel

Illustrated by Helen Rowe.

Discover the story of Noah and the Ark in the company of the jolly pairs of animals that adorn this book. Tabs around the edge help turn the pages and lead us through this well-loved bible story.

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A very first introduction to the stories of Noah and the Creation. Easy-to-move sliding puzzle pieces enable even the youngest children to engage with these well-loved Bible stories.

Format: 220 x 220mm, 16pp, shaped board book with index tabs.

Illustrated by Chrisine Battuz.

An early introduction to some of our bestloved Bible stories. Inlaid patches of fun-to-touch texture give a tactile appeal to these beautifully illustrated Bible tales.

Format: 203 x 203mm, board book, 12pp, with textured card inlays throughout.

Bible Time

Bible Time

Bible Hide & Slide


Illustrated by Sarah Conner. Written by Su Box.

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Illustrated by Amanda Gulliver.

The Lions’ Tale

Six tactile tales featuring favourite animals from the bible. Gently shaped and with embossing throughout, these warm-hearted stories are perfect for sharing the message with little ones.

Format: 150 x 150mm, 10pp, shaped board books, embossing on each page.

Catholic Baby’s Touch & Feel

Text and illustrations

Bouncy Bible Buddies

© Catholic Book Publishing Corp. Touch-and-feel elements and special finishes abound throughout this book, giving a tactile or visual highlight to baby’s first experiences and milestones.

Format: 210 x 210mm, 16pp, board book with glitter, flocking, and embossing on index tabs.

Let’s Pray

Illustrated by Stuart Trotter.

Bible Time

Bible Time

Bobbly Bible Tales

Hands-on fun with three favourite Bible animals. Bounce along as you enjoy a charming retelling of the parable of the Lost Sheep, the story of the first Christmas and Daniel in the Lions’ Den.

Format: 175 x 190mm, 10pp, shaped board book with die-cut handle and elasticated mechanism embedded in first and last leaves. Also available as shaped board book, no mechanism.

Christmas Concertina Illustrated by John White. Story re-told by Sue McMillan.

A magical exploration of the Christmas story to accompany you through Advent. Open out the concertina to discover 24 windows hidden within the two Christmas scenes. This beautifully illustrated book is certain to become a well-loved Christmas keepsake.

Format: 230 x 240mm, cased 7 leaf fold-out concertina board with 24 kiss-cut window flaps and ribbon tie.

Lift the Flap Bible Stories

Illustrated by Rosie Butcher. Written by Kath Jewitt.

Flaps on every page give children the thrill of discovery and bring each well-loved bible story to life.

A collection of simple thank-you prayers to help children appreciate God’s world. Extra learning fun on every page with related words and pictures. Format: 200 x 118mm, 120pp, shaped board book.

Format: 203 x 203mm, 6 spread board book with cased cover and integrated flaps.

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Texts and illustrations

© Catholic Book Publishing Corp.

Illustrated by Fran Thatcher.

Three well-loved bible stories featuring animals are gathered in a beautiful gift set. Keep them safe in their very special box to enjoy over and over again.

Bright, attractive colours and lightweight, child-friendly materials make this collection of prayers perfect for little hands.

Format: 60 x 60mm, 12pp, board book with eva spacers and arlin spine.

Format: 3 board books, 120 x 120mm, 10pp, in board slipcase.

My Bible Bath Books

My Very First Bible

Illustrated by Fiona Hayes.

A first re-telling of two favourite Bible stories, The Little Lost Lamb and Noah’s Ark, to take into the tub. And soft squirter toys add to the bath-time fun.

Illustrated by Kate Davies.

My Very First Bible includes over 20 classic Bible stories from the Old and New Testaments. Children will delight in this beautifully illustrated, easy-to-read introduction to the Bible.

Format: 140 x 140mm, 8pp, printed EVA pages with foam padding. Also available with squirting vinyl toy.

Format: 200 x 155mm, 48pp, board book with padded cased cover. Also available in small format 160 x 120mm.

Play Places Church

St Joseph Clock Books

Written and illustrated by Linda Bikker.

A warm-hearted welcome into the church and celebration of its place in our lives.

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My Favourite Bible Animals

Format: 200 x 200mm, 10pp, die-cut board book, each leaf punched to a different shape with windows throughout.

Texts and illustrations

© Catholic Book Publishing Corp. A detachable clock helps teach children to tell time while they learn about the Mass or say different prayers throughout the day.

Format: 185x240mm, 10pp, shaped board book with detachable clock.

Bible Time

Bible Time

My Catholic Prayer Treasury


Illustrated by Fran Thatcher.

St Joseph Flip & Play Text and illustrations

© Catholic Book Publishing Corp.

Flip-out figures will accompany children through the pages of these charming books.

This wonderful Christmas gift includes four storybooks recounting the events of that first Christmas night long ago. Format: 4 board books, 10pp, 90 x 90mm, inside a bi-fold case, 257 x 251mm, with glitter on front of case and ribbon tie.

St Joseph Hide & Slide Texts and illustrations

© Catholic Book Publishing Corp.

A clever hide-and-reveal mechanism brings to life these favourite Bible stories and short lives of the Saints.

Format: 152 x152mm, 10pp, board book with shaped fold out flap.

St Joseph Illustrated Bible

Text and illustrations

© Catholic Book Publishing Corp.

Striking illustrations and an inviting re-telling of classic Bible stories for children.

Format: 185 x 185mm, 12pp, with slide-out mechanism in five leaves.

Format: 180 x 260mm 144pp, board book with padded cased cover. Consult us about rights in your language.

St Joseph Rattle Books

St Joseph Turn & Learn

Text and illustrations

© Catholic Book Publishing Corp.

Four fun rattle books for God’s littlest ones. Vivid illustrations make prayers, Angels, Saints, and the Mass come to life in a baby-friendly format! Format: 120 x 120mm, five leaves with rattle embedded in EVA foam in last leaf.

Bible Time

Bible Time

The Story of Christmas Bi-fold

Texts and illustrations

© Catholic Book Publishing Corp.

Children can turn the dial to find something special related to each Saint or something from a scene in which an Angel acts as guide or protector.

Format: 160 x 160mm, 10pp, die-cut board book with wheel attached within last leaf.

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Illustrated by Suzy-Jane Tanner.

This beautifully illustrated clock book encourages us to turn our thoughts to God at different times during our busy days and give thanks. With a special prayer for each time of day and clicking clock hands to enhance the learning experience, this book is educational and inspirational all at once.

Format: 300 x 210mm, 10pp, shaped board book with clicking clock hands attached to last leaf.

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Bible Time

Bible Time

A Time to Pray


Illustrations by Eleonora Barsotti.

Book a Book Teo Written and Illustrated by Violeta Denou.

Simple appealing images encourage recognition and naming skills in toddlers, valuable learning while playing in the bath.

Format: 140 x 140mm, 8pp, litho-printed EVA pages with foam padding. Also available with embedded squeaker or rattle.

Clickety clock Licences

Format: 300 x 210mm, 10pp, shaped board book with clicking clock hands attached to last leaf.

Disney Bath Books

Format: 140 x 140mm, 8pp, litho printed EVA pages with foam padding.

Format: 180 x 150mm, 10pp, board book die-cut to create two books in one.

Come Out and Play Licences

Licences & bespoke editions

Licences & bespoke editions

Baby Bath Books

Format: 120 x 120mm, 10pp, board book with die-cut cover and layered first spread.

Disney Character Boxes

Format: Box with rounded lid containing 96pp storybook, 16pp sticker book with 4pp stickers, 32pp activity book, standee.

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Format: 203 x 203mm, 10pp, board books with embossing on each page.

Disney Little Bouncers

Disney Fairy Wings

Format: 175 x 175mm, 10pp board book with layered cover and foil between layers.

Disney Rattle Books

Format: 90 x 90mm, book block plus foot mechanic, 10pp, shaped board book with elastic band mechanism embedded in centre leaf.

Format: 120 x 120mm, five leaves with rattle embedded in EVA foam in last leaf.

Disney Shaped Library

Duden Day by Day

Format: 165 x 150mm, five leaves with painted edges and arlin spines, three books per display tray.

Written and illustrated by Katharina Busshoff.

Introduce curious toddlers to a day at kindergarten and instil a love of the changing seasons with these two sturdy index tab books.

Format: 240 x 240mm, 16pp, shaped board book with index tabs.

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Disney Embossed Books


A carry-along introduction to first things and baby animals with colourful photographic images for babies to recognise and name. And there’s noisy fun with a rattle inside each book. Format: 130 x 105mm, shaped handle board book, 5 leaves with built platform in last leaf incorporating rattle.

Fairy Wings Licences

Format: 175 x 175mm, 10pp board book with layered cover and foil between layers.

Fairytale Bath Books

Picture Block Fairytales

Four favourite fairytales are re-told in a bright and cheery soft bath book format. Perfect for story time in the bath!

Puzzle your way through four traditional fairytales with nine sturdy picture blocks in each book.

Format: 140 x 140mm, 8pp, litho-printed EVA pages with foam padding.

Format: 140 x 280mm, 6 leaf board book with extended first and last leaf housing tray with 9 card blocks, acetate window in cover.

Illustrations by Belli Studio.

Illustrated by Olga Vovikova.

Franklin

Franklin Puzzle Books

Format: 70 x 80mm, 8pp four small board books. Also available in stand with pockets front and back.

Format: 240 x 200mm, 12pp, board book with puzzle on each right-hand page.

Illustrations by Brenda Clark Illustrator Inc.

Licences & bespoke editions

Licences & bespoke editions

Duden Rattle Books

Illustrations by Brenda Clark Illustrator Inc.

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Karrup Mini Movers Illustrated by Kaie Lilleorg.

Push out the sliders on every page to explore colours and getting dressed. Format: 160 x 125mm, 10pp plus wraparound cover with die-cut ears.

Format: 92 x 92mm, 14pp board book, sliding panels in six leaves and die-cut cover.

Liebam Baby Squeaker

Liebam Eyes & Ears

Squeak with delight as Little Dolphin meets all his underwater friends and Little Elephant’s jungle friends guide him home. Elephant and Dolphin icons on every page encourage toddlers to squeak along with the story.

Format: 155 x 155mm, board book, 8 leaves, vinyl squeaker toy embedded in last leaf. Also available with sound module.

Lieselotte Bath Book Illustrated by Alexander Steffensmeier.

With a fun flap hiding a different animal on every page and googly eyes peeping out to give us a clue, this book introduces a whole host of friendly animals. Format: 187 x 170mm, 10pp board book with flaps throughout, plastic eyes embedded in last leaf and die-cut holes in leaves 1-4.

Disney Mini book in a book

Splish splash into the bath, with everybody’s favourite cow!

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Format: 140 x 140mm, 8pp, litho-printed EVA pages with double thickness foam padding.

Format: 180 x 150mm, 10pp, board book die-cut to create two books in one.

Licences & bespoke editions

Licences & bespoke editions

Jungle Jamboree Licences


Designed by A. Sladkowski.

Nouky Bath Books Illustrations by Amtoys S.A. Belgium. Written by Wiktoria Międzybrodzka.

Four bright and friendly bath books with images to attract toddlers and prompt their recognition and naming skills. Format: 140 x 140mm, 8pp, litho printed EVA pages with foam padding and a squeaker.

Pocoyo Formats

Primeras palabras Con divertidos relieves

Caperucita Roja

Pretty Petals Licences

Hansel y Gretel Con texturas el inte en rior

Con divertidos relieves

Con divertidos relieves

Números Con divertidos relieves

Formas

Emociones

Colores Con divertidos relieves

Format: 140 x 140mm, 8pp, litho-printed EVA pages with foam padding. Also available with embedded squeaker or rattle.

Licences & bespoke editions

Licences & bespoke editions

My First Bath Books

Vocales

Con en texturas ior el inter

Con divertidos relieves

Format: 185 x 185mm, 12pp board book with embossing, flocking, glitter, die-cut windows, flaps and foiling throughout.

Ravensburger Wiggle Windows Illustrated by Antje Flad.

Format: 160 x 120mm, 5 shaped board leaves bound around circular board column.

Round and About Licences

Jiggle the tabs to wiggle the cute little animals as you explore animal movements in this sturdy hands-on board book.Early-learning fun with lots of ‘do it again!’ appeal.

Format: 190 x 190mm, 12pp board book with moving tab mechanism in leaves 2 & 4 and die-cut windows throughout.

Format: 200 x 200mm, 10pp, shaped board book with tabs and vehicle mechanic within the last leaf.

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Three-in-One Licences

Format: 180 x 180mm, 10pp, shaped board book with EVA foam spacer and squeaker embedded in back cover.

Format: 2 small shaped books (110x75mm) attached to front cover of a large bound book (240 x 240mm).

Uki Bath Book

Wheelies Licences

Format: 140 x 140mm, 8pp, litho-printed PEVA pages with 10mm foam padding.

Format: various sizes, 10pp, board book with moving wheels in first and last leaves.

Š Universal Music II

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Licences & bespoke editions

Licences & bespoke editions

Steering Wheel Books Licences


cy Boun y Pupp

cy Boun Lamb

Bouncy Cow

Fabulous Formats

Fabulous Formats

Boxed Sets

Bouncy Books

Bouncy K i tt y

Clock Books

Cuddly Books

Rattle Books

Wheelies

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