Albert Camus (1913-60) grew up in a working-class neighbourhood in Algiers. He studied philosophy at the University of Algiers, and became a journalist. His most important works include The Outsider, The Myth of Sisyphus, The Plague and The Fall. After the occupation of France by the Germans in 1941, Camus became one of the intellectual leaders of the Resistance movement. He was killed in a road accident, and his last unfinished novel, The First Man, appeared posthumously.

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Anthony Browne

When their dog goes missing, Cy and Poppy play hide and seek to distract themselves. Poppy counts to ten and looks for Cy - but she can’t find him anywhere. But then there’s a rustling from the woods – maybe someone else can help her find him…? 
A reassuring tale of sibling love by the master Anthony Browne.

Hide and Seek

Suzanne Lang

Max Lang

If you love each other, then you’re a family . . . 
 
Do you have two dads? Or one step mum? Or what about the world’s biggest grandpa? 
 
Discover a whole host of silly animal families in this hilarious celebration of the love found in families big and small. 
 
Max Lang's award-winning art style and Suzanne Lang's hilarious rhymes will tickle the tail feathers of readers big, small and everything in between.

Families Families Families

Giles Andreae

Sarah McIntyre

Morris the Mankiest Monster 'must be the most revolting picture book of the year . . . children will absolutely love it.' Bookseller 
 
Giles Andreae and Sarah McIntyre would like you to meet Morris, the world's stinkiest picture book hero... 
 
It's years since he last changed his t-shirt 
It's crusty and crawling with ants 
His shoes are all slurpy and squelchy inside 
And potatoes grow out of his pants

Morris the Mankiest Monster

Joe is nervous about his first big party, and as Mum walks him along the darkening street to his friend’s house, his imagination starts to run wild. They search for the right place, looking through the windows, wondering "What if...?" while making surprising discoveries along the way.

What If...?

Alan Durant

Debi Gliori

When Fox dies the rest of his family are absolutely distraught. How will Mole, Otter and Hare go on without their beloved friend? But, months later, Squirrel reminds them all of how funny Fox used to be, and they realise that Fox is still there in their hearts and memories.

Always and Forever

Dawn Richards

Jane Massey

My daddy looks quite normal, no different from the rest ... 
But my daddy is a HERO, the greatest dad, the best! 
 
A child plays dressing up with Dad, and together they go on some amazing adventures. As if by magic, Dad becomes a cowboy and a knight, fights pirates and flies a spaceship, all in the course of one special day together. 
 
This is a tender, touching tribute to all the heroic dads out there!

Daddy is My Hero

Ian Beck

Someone is stealing teddies. But who could it be? 
 
Who is the Teddy Robber? 
 
When Tom's own teddy is snatched in the dead of night, he is determined to get to the bottom of the mystery . . . 
 
A friendly, warmhearted and cheerful story that makes the perfect bedtime read for young children, teddies and Giants!

The Teddy Robber

Three bears decide to go out for a walk in the park while their porridge cools. Meanwhile a little girl has lost her mum and lost her way and is walking the streets alone, until she happens upon a house... 
 
The bears arrive home and discover several things are amiss... What will they find upstairs?

Me and You

Helen Cooper

Something was bubbling in the old white cabin. What was in the cooking pot? Pumpkin Soup. Made by a Cat, a Squirrel and a Duck, waiting just for a pipkin of salt, to make it the best you ever tasted . . . But the salt jar smashes and there is none left for the Pumpkin Soup! Cat, Squirrel and Duck must go to the city to buy some more. Duck has the habit of wandering off but he promises not to get lost. But not everything goes to plan . . . 
 
Fans of Pumpkin Soup will be delighted by this sequel with its warm and vibrant illustrations.

A Pipkin Of Pepper

Alex Latimer

Sally and Joe discover a mysterious set of footprints leading out into their garden and beyond -- and they are convinced the footprints were left by a dinosaur. Could they possibly be right? Join them in a clue-finding adventure and discover why you should never, ever follow a dinosaur! 
 
A joy to read-aloud, filled with funny ideas and a clever, cautionary twist!

Never Follow a Dinosaur

"It was Beauty that killed the Beast" 
 
King Kong is a giant gorilla, a massive monster of an ape who lives on a remote island. The mighty beast falls for a beautiful girl, Ann Darrow, and desperate to have her he finds himself lured into captivity. He is brought to civilisation and put on show, but when he sees Ann he breaks his heavy chains and begins to wreak havoc on the streets of New York . . . 
 
The enthralling story of King Kong involves battles with dinosaurs, daring rescues and incredible escapes - endless thrills lead up to one of the most famous climaxes of all time!

King Kong

My brother is really COOL. He's a SUPER skateboarder and he's got MASSIVE muscles. He can run so FAST that . . . he can FLY! Yes, my brother is really COOL. 
 
A humorous, affectionate tribute to brothers, perfect for adults and children everywhere. A brilliant follow-up to the best-selling My Dad and My Mum!

My Brother

Christopher MacGregor

Emma Yarlett

Written by Lieutenant Colonel Christopher MacGregor and based on his own experiences of going away from home, this comforting, wise book helps to explain why parents sometimes have to go away and shows ways to help children cope. 
 
My Daddy's Going Away is brilliantly realized, heartwarming story illustrated by rising star Emma Yarlett. 
 
With a foreword by HRH The Prince of Wales and in support of Combat Stress.

My Daddy's Going Away

Willy hasn't got any friends and no-one ever lets him join in with their games. 
He is lonely . . . until the day he bumps into Hugh Jape in the park. 
 
Willy and Hugh are very different but they make a great team!

Willy And Hugh

Nick Sharratt

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the park . . . 
 
Timothy Pope is blown this way and that way in the windy park -- but among the whistling wind and blustering brollies could that be a shark he spies through his telescope. Peep through the die-cut hole in the pages of the book to find out. 
 
A third book in the bestselling Shark in the Park series -- it's fin-tastic fun!

Shark in the Park on a Windy Day!

Pippa Goodhart

A colouring-book edition of the bestselling classic which children can colour in and make their own. 
 
Imagine you could go anywhere, with anyone and do anything. Where would you live? Where would you sleep? Who would be your friends? What games would you play? Go on . . . You choose! With the help of Nick Sharratt's wonderful illustrations, Pippa Goodhart looks at a whole range of scenarios where choosing is made fun! 
 
There are 24 jam-packed pages to colour in and sixty fantastic full-colour stickers to stick wherever you choose. 
 
The perfect combination of fun and learning, this is a wonderful way to expand skills in literacy.

You Choose: Colouring Book with Stickers

A new story every time – what will YOU choose?

Timothy Pope is looking out into the night with his telescope. Is that really a shark he can see? Turn the page and find out . . . 
 
Children will delight in peeping through the die-cut holes and guessing what Tim has spotted.

Shark in the Dark

Richard Johnson

May Eliot

The greatest story ever told is born again in this beautiful new retelling of the nativity. 
 
The traditional feel and charming illustrations make it the perfect introduction to the Christmas story for little ones just discovering it for the first time.

The Nativity

William is scared of the place under the stairs. He is absolutely sure there's a great big and probably hungry grizzly bear lurking there. He is utterly convinced that the bear will gobble him up if he doesn't feed it, so every day he carefully opens the door, throws in some food and slams it shut quickly - wham, bang, thump! 
 
Find out what happens when a nastly smell pervades the house and Mum and William decide to investigate . . .

The Bear Under The Stairs

Randi Zuckerberg

Joe Berger

Dot is a clever little girl, well-versed in how to use electronic devices. 
 
Dot knows a lot. She knows how to tap . . . to swipe . . . to share . . . online, but she's forgotten how to do things in the world surrounding her . . . 
 
Dot's tech-savvy expertise, mingled with her resourceful imagination, proves Dot really does know lots and lots.

Dot.

High above the stables the night sky was filled with angels, who gave thanks to God and welcomed the new baby with their beautiful music. A perfect first book of the Nativity; simply told and beautifully illustrated by Ian Beck.

The Christmas Story

Janey Louise Jones

Poppy and her friends dress up as their favourite fictional characters to celebrate reading week. Poppy becomes Alice in Wonderland, Honey is Little Red Riding Hood, Sweetpea is Cinderella and Mimosa is the Little Mermaid. 
 
But Poppy is so distracted by thoughts of fairytales and fantasy that she forgets all about her special book presentation -- what will Miss Mallow say? 
 
Celebrate books and reading, stories and storytelling in this brand new Poppy story full of fairytale magic.

Princess Poppy: Storytelling Princess

Elizabeth Lindsay

LAUGH YOUR SOCKS OFF! 
 
Stripy sharks and woolly crocs, 
Purple dogs with polka dots! 
 
What can YOU see made from SOCKS? 
 
Kids (and grown ups!) will love this socktastic celebration of the nation's favourite footwear. Look out for sockerels, sockodiles and Goldisocks, and prepare to see your socks in a whole new light!

Socks

Clement C Y Moore

"'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse." 
 
This classic Christmas verse is well known to every parent and child preparing for Christmas and this beautifully illustrated new edition is the perfect Christmas gift for young and old.

The Night Before Christmas

Gillian Shields

Georgie Birkett

Part of the My First Picture Book series: perfect for every toddler to help build language, understanding and enjoyment. These books are a bridge between board books and picture books; printed on sturdy card with rounded corners. 
 
Follow four loveable friends through their day, and explore the emotions that naturally occur in every young child's life. A brilliant way to soothe a bad mood and to explain that everyone feels strong emotions sometimes.

Sometimes I Feel Sunny

She's lovely, our girl! 
 
A joyful and empowering celebration of daughters, granddaughters, sisters and girl-children everywhere - showing all the many things that girls can be. 
 
A brand-new picture book from award-winning and best-loved creator, Anthony Browne.

Our Girl

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