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Night Monkey Day Monkey

(2021) Night Monkey and Day Monkey don’t think they have much in common. But when they each spend time in the other’s opposite world, they learn to be the best of friends. From master storyteller, Julia Donaldson, and illustrated by Lucy Richards, this warm-hearted story about friendship and difference is pitch-perfect storytime reading.

From the multi-award-winning author of a string of beloved contemporary classics, including The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo’s Child, Stick Man, Room on the Broom, The Smeds and the Smoos, Zog and What the Ladybird Heard.

Thank You Baked Potato

(2021) Matt Lucas’s chart-storming charity song, ‘Thank You, Baked Potato’, is now a laugh-out-loud picture book – perfect for self-isolation storytime!

“Wash your hands! Stay indoors! Only visit grocery stores!…

Stay safe, protect others AND help the NHS during lockdown & with help from one very wise Baked Potato!

Created by award-winning comedian Matt Lucas to raise money for FeedNHS, Thank You, Baked Potato is now a laugh-out-loud picture book, offering important guidance for all the family & plus plenty of self-isolation fun!

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hank you, Baked Potato

is the UK’s official number 1 bestselling picture book!

All author and publisher profits from the sale of Thank You, Baked Potato go to FeedNHS, providing meals for thousands of critical care workers in NHS hospitals across the UK.

Peppa’s Super Noisy Sound Book

(2016) Peppa’s Super Noisy Sound Book is a fun, interactive sound book, for fans of Peppa Pig.

SNORT! Find out what happens when Peppa and George’s very quiet day turns very noisy indeed.

With 18 sound buttons to press as you read the story, this is a super noisy gift for every Peppa fan!

There are lots more Peppa Pig books from Ladybird for you to enjoy including: The Big Tale of Little Peppa and Play with Peppa Hand Puppet Book.

The Wizard of Oz

(2015) The classic American story – The Wizard of Oz – from Ladybird!

A brilliant introduction to the classic American tale. Find out what happens when Dorothy is transported from Kansas to the magical land of Oz and sets out on the Yellow Brick Road.

Part of the Ladybird First Favourite Tales series – a perfect introduction to fairy tales for preschoolers – it contains amusing pictures and lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. Ideal for reading aloud and sharing with 2-4 year olds.

Ladybird’s First Favourite Tales series is hugely popular and is a great introduction to the most important fairy tales. With a new look and great covers the books are still just as fun to read as ever.

Make sure you look out for the other tales in the series, too!

Puss in Boots; Hansel and Gretel; The Ugly Duckling; The Elves and the Shoemaker; Goldilocks and the Three Bears; The Gingerbread Man; Little Red Riding Hood; The Three Little Pigs; The Three Billy Goats Gruff; Chicken Licken; The Enormous Turnip; Jack and the Beanstalk; The Little Red Hen; Little Red Riding Hood; The Magic Porridge Pot; The Sly Fox and the Little Red Hen; Cinderella and Alice in Wonderland.

The Ugly Duckling

(2014) The classic fairy tale – The Ugly Duckling – from Ladybird!

A perfect introduction to the classic story of The Ugly Duckling. Find out what happens to the Ugly Duckling. Will he ever find someone who loves him? Part of the Ladybird First Favourite Tales series – a perfect introduction to fairy tales for preschoolers – it contains amusing pictures and lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. Ideal for reading aloud and sharing with 2-4 year olds.

Ladybird’s First Favourite Tales series is hugely popular and is a great introduction to the most important fairy tales. 2011 brought a new look and great covers to the series, but the books are still just as fun to read as ever.

Make sure you look out for the other tales in the series, too!

Puss in Boots; Cinderella; Hansel and Gretel; The Elves and the Shoemaker; Goldilocks and the Three Bears; The Gingerbread Man; Little Red Riding Hood; The Three Little Pigs; The Three Billy Goats Gruff; Chicken Licken; The Enormous Turnip; Jack and the Beanstalk; The Little Red Hen; Little Red Riding Hood; The Magic Porridge Pot; The Sly Fox and the Little Red Hen

Cinderella

(2014) The classic fairy tale – Cinderella – from Ladybird!

A perfect introduction to the classic story Cinderella. Find out what happens when Cinderella meets a handsome prince at the ball. Part of the Ladybird First Favourite Tales series – a perfect introduction to fairy tales for preschoolers – it contains amusing pictures and lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. Ideal for reading aloud and sharing with 2-4 year olds.

Ladybird’s First Favourite Tales series is hugely popular and is a great introduction to the most important fairy tales. 2011 brought a new look and great covers to the series, but the books are still just as fun to read as ever.

Make sure you look out for the other tales in the series, too!

Puss in Boots; Hansel and Gretel; The Ugly Duckling; The Elves and the Shoemaker; Goldilocks and the Three Bears; The Gingerbread Man; Little Red Riding Hood; The Three Little Pigs; The Three Billy Goats Gruff; Chicken Licken; The Enormous Turnip; Jack and the Beanstalk; The Little Red Hen; Little Red Riding Hood; The Magic Porridge Pot; The Sly Fox and the Little Red Hen

Peppa Loves Our Planet

(2020) Learn simple ways to help the planet with Peppa and George in this brand new story!

It is Love Our Planet Week at playgroup, and Madame Gazelle asks the children to make a scrapbook of all the things they can do to help look after our planet.

Peppa and George recycle, grow their own vegetables, turn off the taps when they are brushing their teeth and scooter to playgroup instead of going in the car. They learn that every little thing makes a BIG difference!

Peppa loves our planet! Everyone loves our planet!

All Peppa Pig books are printed on paper from responsibly managed sources. This Peppa Pig book is printed with environmentally friendly vegetable inks and a water-based finish on the cover.

Shopping Trip

(2020) Introducing the interactive Little World series from Ladybird that makes our big world little.

Little World is designed for curious toddlers, allowing them to explore familiar landscapes and faraway places, from beaches and cities to outer space and ocean depths.

The gentle narrative is perfect for reading aloud, guiding children through the busy shopping centre as try on new clothes in the dressing room and pick a snack from the food court. A novelty slide, push or pull on every spread will engage children as they visit the busy and bustling shopping centre.

Sam Meredith’s bright artwork and charming characters encourage interaction and play, with lots to spot, see and enjoy on every spread.

Introduces the world

Boosts motor skills

Recommended for children aged 2+

Look out for other titles in the Ladybird Little World series:

On the Farm

At the Airport

On the Beach

Under the Sea

In the City

To the Moon

Jungle Journey

Peppa’s Summer Holiday

(2020) Peppa is going on a summer holiday! She’s got her pink flamingo inflatable and she can’t wait to get into the swimming pool!

Peppa and her family are going on a summer holiday!

Peppa can’t wait to go in the swimming pool with her pink flamingo inflatable! There’s plenty to do on holiday and maybe she’ll make some new friends while she’s there . . .?

A super fun, summery read, perfect for all holiday makers big and small!.

Peppa Pig Super

(2020) At Peppa’s preschool, Madame Gazelle asks the class to dress up as what they want to be when they’re older. They are all VERY excited!

Edmond Elephant wants to be an astronaut AND an anthropologist.

Danny Dog wants to be a skateoarder.

Rebecca Rabbit wants to be… a carrot.

But Peppa has no idea what she wants to be when she grows up.

Luckily Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig and the world’s busiest person, Miss Rabbit, let Peppa follow them for a day to give her some ideas!

What will Peppa dress up as? Whatever it is she is sure to be SUPER!