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Goodnight Mr Panda

(2018) A hilarious Mr Panda picture book, about the importance of doing the Bedtime Routine properly!

Mr Panda and his friends are getting ready for bed. But some won’t brush their teeth, others won’t have a bath, and one won’t even wear pyjamas! It’s down to Mr Panda to show them how to do bedtime properly.

“The perfect read to enjoy with little critters who are less than enthusiastic about going to bed. It’s completely charming and full of fun.” WRD books

Look out for more books starring the grumpy (but loveable!) Mr Panda. Over half a million copies sold to date!

Please Mr Panda

Thank You Mr Panda

I’ll Wait Mr Panda

Mr Panda’s Colours

Mr Panda’s Feelings

Thank You, Mr Panda

(2017) Mr Panda has surprise presents for his friends. Some are too big, some are too heavy, and some are simply bizarre… But remember, it’s the thought that counts!

“Definitely silly, but with plenty of opportunity for a discussion about manners afterwards should you so wish.” The Bookbag

Look out for more books starring the grumpy (but loveable!) Mr Panda. Over half a million copies sold to date!

Please Mr Panda

I’ll Wait Mr Panda

Goodnight Mr Panda

Mr Panda’s Colours

Mr Panda’s Feelings

Sleepy Cheetah

(2016) Long ago, Cheetah was sandy-coloured and lay snoozing all day on the Great African Plain. There was no need to run to hunt because animals tripped over her. But one day there is a fire, and all the other animals are fleeing. This is the story of how Cheetah got her markings, and discovered that she can run as fast as the wind.

The first book in the series – Greedy Zebra – was published in 1984 and the series has stayed in print ever since.

Praise for the series: ‘Their books are beautiful to look at and to feel, and perect for reading aloud.’ School Librarian

‘A delightful book.’ Books For Keeps

Think Big

(2019) The story of Humpty Dumpty and his nursery rhyme friends, reimagined by Kes Gray, bestselling creator of Oi Frog!.

Humpty Dumpty and his nursery rhyme friends are discussing what they want to be when they grow up. Humpty wants to be a boiled egg, but his friends are encouraging him to think bigger!

“You could be an artist!” said Little Boy Blue.

“Look for clues and become a detective!” said Little Bo Peep.

“Buy a pair of football boots and become a footballer,” said Wee Willy Winky.

Will Humpty think big and reach for the stars?

Lucie Goose

(2017) Lucie Goose lives all alone in a house at the edge of the woods. She has never met or spoken to another animal of any sort until… a wolf, bear and lion turn up on her doorstep and go Rraaaarrrrrr! She should start screaming. She should run away. But Lucie Goose isn’t very good at being scared. What will she do?

Introducing a wonderfully charming and funny new picture book from two remarkable talents.

Shortlisted for the Evening Standard Oscar’s First Book Prize

Oi Puppies

(2019) The laughter never ends with Oi Frog and Friends!

Another brilliantly funny, rhyming read-aloud picture book, jam-packed with cute puppies and silliness.

From the bestselling, multi-award-winning creators of Oi Frog!

Dog is looking after some puppies. Quite a few puppies, actually, and none of them will sit! Not even on guppies, like they’re supposed to! They’re getting a little out of hand. But luckily Frog’s got a cunning plan . . .

Praise for Oi Frog!:

‘An absolute treat.’ – Daily Mail

‘Everyone will love it.’ – Guardian

Oi Frog and Friends is a Top Ten Bestselling series which has sold 1.2 million copies to date. Oi Dog! won the 2017 Laugh Out Loud Awards (among others), and Oi Goat! was the number one bestselling 2018 World Book Day Book. Oi Frog! won a Silver Award at the Nielsen Bookscan Awards 2019, and Oi Duck-billed Platypus! was shortlisted for the Children’s Book of the Year at the British Book Awards 2019.

Oi Duck billed Platypus

(2021) The laughter never ends with Oi Frog and Friends!

A brilliantly funny, rhyming read-aloud picture book. Jam-packed with animals and silliness!

From the bestselling, multi-award-winning creators of Oi Frog. *Over 1 million copies sold*

Oi! Where are duck-billed platypuses meant to sit?

And Kookaburras and hippopotamuses and all the other animals with impossible to rhyme with names…

Over to you Frog!

‘Laugh-aloud humour will have young readers in fits of giggles.’ Parents in Touch

Can’t get enough? Look out for: Oi Frog, Oi Dog, Oi Cat, Oi Puppies

Oi Frog and Friends is a top ten bestselling series. Loved by children and parents, the books have won numerous awards, including the Laugh Out Loud Picture Book Award, and been shortlisted for many more!

Oi Cat

(2019) The laughter never ends with Oi Frog and Friends!

This absurdly funny, rhyming read-aloud picture book is guaranteed to get children giggling!

From the bestselling, multi-award-winning creators of Oi Frog. *Over 1 million copies sold*

According to Frog …

Cats sit on gnats,

Dogs sit on logs,

Alpacas sit on cream crackers,

Armadillos sit on pillows and

Chicks sit on bricks.

But wait! Cat doesn’t like sitting on gnats, they keep biting his bottom! Will Frog and Dog help him change the rules?

‘This animal rhyming silliness goes from strength to strength.’ The Guardian

‘Will have children in fits of giggles.’ Parents in Touch

Can’t get enough? Look out for: Oi Frog, Oi Dog, Oi Duck-billed Platypus, Oi Puppies

Oi Frog and Friends is a top ten bestselling series. Loved by children and parents, the books have won numerous awards, including the Laugh Out Loud Picture Book Award, and been shortlisted for many more!

I Hate Everything A book about Feeling angry

(2013) It’s hard for children to accept not getting their way. Sam hates when his brother cries or his dad is too busy to play. When he loses his place in “Musical Chairs,” Sam cries, “I hate everything!” With the help of his aunt, Sam learns new ways to deal with his anger and feel better.

Our Emotions and Behavior series

The Our Emotions and Behavior series uses cheerful brightly illustrated stories to help kids understand how their emotions and actions are related—and how they can learn to manage both. At the end of each book, a two-page series of pictures invites kids to tell a story in their own words. A special section for adults suggests discussion questions and ideas for guiding children to talk about their feelings.

I Didn’t Do It A Book about telling the truth

(2015) Poppy doesn’t always tell the truth at home. She doesn’t always tell the truth at school either. Now she’s getting other children into trouble. Can she learn that it’s better to own up than to tell a lie?

This series introduces young children to different aspects of our emotions and behaviour. A fictional story is backed up by suggestions for activities and ideas to talk about, while a wordless storyboard encourages children to tell another story.

Supports the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage. For children aged 3+