First at the door is a great big gorilla with fat furry arms and white teeth. Next time there's a wicked old witch at the door, then a creepy ghost, then a fierce dragon. Each time there's a knock at the door, there's a different monster, but each time they're wearing the same tartan slippers.

Knock Knock Whos There

GRINDLEY, SALLY

Children's Books

Puffin

Knock Knock Who's There?

Literature & Fiction

Humor & Satire

Peter's Place

Enjoying his life on a clifftop by the sea, Peter plays with his animal friends along the shore, until an oil tanker crashes into nearby rocks, spilling its cargo and threatening the beautiful landscape and its creatures.

Gulliver Books

Discover the remarkable life of Jesus with DK's collection of child-friendly stories from the New Testament\nIntroduce your children to stories of the life of Jesus of Nazareth, from his birth in a stable in Bethlehem to his crucifixion, death, and miraculous resurrection.\nWhat was he like as a boy?\nHow did he start to preach?\nWhat is the meaning of the parable of the Good Samaritan?\nHow did he feed five thousand and calm storms?\nAll major events of Jesus's life are told in 26 stories, revealing how he reached so many people through his preaching, healing, forgiveness, and miracles. Drawing on the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, this child-friendly introduction to the Bible's New Testament is sure to inspire and educate!\nWithin this book of Bible stories you will find:\n-Original quotes from the Bible and extracts from the New Testament 
-An easy-to-read narrative voice, perfect for speaking aloud in Sunday schools and Bible study groups 
-Vibrant watercolour illustrations bringing the people and lands of Jesus's time to life 
-Background information and context about key Biblical figures\nFilled with engaging and enjoyable Bible tales to get kids excited about religion, this charming book is the perfect gift for a first communion or family baptism. Accompanied by rich illustrations, children can follow the book by themselves, or read aloud to parents and grandparents.\nSo if you're looking for an age-appropriate introduction to the New Testament then look no further. Reading this book will interest young minds and bring the Bible to vivid, colourful life!

The Life of Jesus

Biographies & Memoirs

DK Children

A young boy doesn't want to go to nursery school, but after he sees all the fun that everyone has there, he eagerly joins in.

I Don't Want To!

Joy st Books

Readers take a tip-toe tour through an intriguing castle and are dared to peek under the flaps into different rooms without waking the scary giant who is slumbering somewhere within.

Shhh!: Lift the Flaps But Don't Wake Up the Giant!

Little, Brown Young Readers

Fairy tales often survive for many years. This collection of tales, written by some of today's top writers, are designed to provoke thought and wonder. Sally Grindley is the winner of the Best Books for Babies Award and runner up on three occasions for the Smarties Prize.

The Cloth of Dreams

Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths

Little, Brown, UK

This is a fantastic story based loosely on Jack and the Beanstalk, but physically involving reader in narrative and adventure. Can you get through the book without waking up the enormous scary giant? What will you do if he wakes up? Young children can lift the flaps and peek through holes as they follow along in the adventure.

Shhh!

Utton, Peter

Hodder&Stoughton

A little girl's valiant efforts to rouse one of her parents early in the morning are firmly resisted, until she decides joining them in bed will be lovely and warm.

Wake Up, Dad!

Doubleday Books for Young Readers