Children's Board Books

Lift the flaps and explore 100 first words with Hairy Maclary and his rascally gang in this bumper-sized board book! Take a walk with Hairy Maclary, and sniff out 100 first words along the way in this chunky lift-the-flap board book! A child's best introduction to books - The Times Join the rascally dog and his friends as they go...

Colours for Kiwi Babies by Matthew Williamson and Fraser Williamson is a captivating introduction to the world of colours, tailored specifically for the youngest of learners. Through a delightful journey across the vibrant landscape of New Zealand, this book encourages babies to discover and name different colours, enhancing their visual and linguistic development. Bursting with the rich hues of Aotearoa,...

Spot's First Christmas by Eric Hill is a delightful celebration of the festive season through the eyes of the beloved character, Spot the dog. This endearing story captures the magic and excitement of Christmas as Spot eagerly helps his mum prepare for the big day. As the snow falls gently outside, Spot is bustling with joy inside the house. He...

Jon Klassen for the smallest hands! The very first HAT book in board book form. “The funniest book ever written” Jenny Colgan, Guardian “One of the simplest yet most original and entertaining picture books around” Telegraph A New York Times Bestseller and Best Illustrated Book The bear’s hat is gone, and he wants it back. Patiently and politely, he asks...

Eric Hill's Where's Spot? is a charming tale that invites young readers on a playful journey to find the mischievous puppy, Spot. As the very first lift-the-flap book, it introduces an interactive element that captivates and engages young minds. Children follow Spot's mother, Sally, as she searches the house looking for her playful puppy, revealing delightful surprises behind each flap...

Celebrate forty years of Rod Campbell's classic lift-the-flap book, Dear Zoo, with a host of favourite zoo animals and flaps to lift on every page. 'I wrote to the zoo to send me a pet . . .' Young children will love lifting the flaps to discover the animals the zoo has sent—a monkey, a lion, and even an elephant!...

When digging out a drain, the little yellow digger gets stuck in the mud. So they bring in a bigger digger... The story of The Little Yellow Digger was created from a real event, when one of Betty and Alan's grandchildren excitedly told them about a digger getting stuck in the mud next to their house and they had to...

Wonky Donkey’s famous daughter, Dinky Donkey, is back – and this time she is bringing the whole donkey family together in a playful and festive Christmas adventure! Lift the colourful felt flaps to help Dinky find the presents to go under the Christmas tree. Lift the soft felt flaps to discover the best present of all... family... and a big...

How the cat purred and how the witch grinned, As they sat on their broomstick and flew through the wind. The witch and her cat fly happily over forests, rivers and mountains on their broomstick until a stormy wind blows away the witch's hat, bow and wand. Luckily, they are retrieved by a dog, a bird and a frog, who...

Step into a world of colourful enchantment with Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, a timeless classic crafted by Bill Martin Jr and brought vividly to life through the illustrations of Eric Carle, the mastermind behind The Very Hungry Caterpillar. In this captivating board-book, children are taken on a rhythmic journey of discovery, encountering a variety of animals...

More in this new tactile series - colours and shapes for tiny tots Help your little one learn colours and shapes with this delightful, touch and feel book for babies and toddlers. Explore the touchy feely pages together. Feel a silky blue butterfly, velvet red shoes, a bumpy orange, a smooth, diamond-shaped kite, and more. Look at the bright, sparkly...

Lift-the-flap, hide-and-seek fun with mischievous Hairy Maclary and all his friends! Have you seen Hairy Maclary? Where is he hiding? Lift the flaps to see if you can spot the raggedy rascal and his rollicking gang! Is he having a scratch in the strawberry patch? No, that's Bitzer Maloney. Is he taking a bath at the side of the path?...

A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood. A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good. Walk further into the deep dark wood, and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with an owl, a snake... and a hungry Gruffalo! Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's The Gruffalo is an undisputed modern classic...

Create your own stories with raggedy rascal Hairy Maclary and all his friends in this magnetic board book. A sturdy magnetic board book with fun magnets of Hairy Maclary and his friends! Hairy Maclary and his rollicking gang are always getting up to mischief. Join them on their adventures in this fun-filled magnet book featuring five Hairy Maclary scenes and...

Here is the ABC like you've never seen it: featuring Donovan Bixley's uniquely Kiwi characters. Look out for the milkshake-making cow, the All Black lambs, the cute pink ski-bunny, the colossal squid, and many more of Donovan's vibrant, amusing illustrations. Great Kiwi ABC Book is fun for the kids—and fun for the adults!

The Smallest Turtle by Lynley Dodd is a captivating tale that follows the perilous journey of a diminutive yet determined turtle as he makes his way from his sandy nest to the vast expanse of the ocean. This enchanting narrative, created by the renowned author of the Hairy Maclary and Friends series, is now available as a sturdy board book,...

Press Here by Hervé Tullet invites readers on an extraordinary interactive adventure that ignites the imagination. What starts with the simple act of pressing a yellow dot evolves into a captivating journey filled with twists and surprises. Each turn of the page reveals a new instruction, guiding readers to press, rub, shake, and tilt the book. In this board book...

Join Peppa, George, and their friends on four captivating and heartwarming festive adventures in Peppa Pig: Christmas Little Library. Perfect for tiny tots, this delightful compilation magically brings the joys of Christmas to life, creating an enchanting holiday experience your little ones will want to revisit again and again. The collection features four beautifully illustrated mini books, each packed with...

A delightful, rhythmic story by Bill Martin Jr looking at animals and colours, illustrated by Eric Carle, creator of the bestselling The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Bill Martin's playful story combining animals, colours and sounds, beautifully illustrated by Eric Carle, now appears in a chunky board-book format. A simple rhythmic text introduces the reader to a menagerie of wild animals from...

Unicorse wants to marry Mum, but he's a grub. Can Bluey and Bingo clean him up in this puppet playbook? Unicorse wants to marry Mum, but he's a grub. Can Bluey and Bingo clean him up? Follow the story and play along with the Unicorse puppet to bring this Bluey story to life. Make Unicorse brush his teeth, have a...

Scarface Claw by Lynley Dodd introduces young readers to a bold and daring character – the toughest tomcat in town. This beautifully illustrated children’s book follows the intrepid adventures of Scarface Claw, a rugged feline who rules the streets with an iron paw and a fearsome growl. He's known far and wide for his piercing eyes and rugged demeanour, commanding...

Tales to tell and tales to share! Tattle Tales includes a sturdy board book and 4 figurines. Read the story and then create your own adventures with the figurines! © Disney Features: Sturdy board book Colourful images Lively story 4 plastic figurines Figurines stored in the book Portable 12 pages of fun! Since 1979, Phidal Publishing has introduced children to...

Push, pull and slide the tabs to hop aboard a plane at the Busy Airport! Enjoy watching your baggage go round the carousel, waving goodbye to the planes as they take off, and then flying through the sky on your own aeroplane! Children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book, which features a gentle rhyme and wonderful...

A brand new mini library format in celebration of The Very Hungry Caterpillar's 40th anniversary! Introducing first concepts, this wonderful board book collection makes a perfect first library. Each book is filled with Eric Carle's much-loved collage art and large, simple text. Ideal for little hands to hold, the sturdy board pages are durable enough to withstand the rough and...

Push, pull and slide the scenes to discover all the different animals in Busy Safari! Help the elephants cool down, make a cheetah run really fast and find out who is hiding in the mud in this fun book about amazing African animals. Perfect for toddlers who like to play as they read, this bright and colourful board book will...

Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See? is a delightful tale where Baby Bear encounters a variety of animals, each leading him closer to finding what he is truly looking for—his mother. This journey is beautifully narrated through Bill Martin's rhythmic text, paired with Eric Carle's vibrant illustrations. This book is the fourth and final companion title to the...

Richard Scarry's Busy Busy People is a delightful board book filled with busy workers and amazing jobs, including teachers, doctors, firefighters, and more! Richard Scarry's Busytown is a bustling place with plenty of roles for busy workers. Now, girls and boys can join Huckle Cat and Lowly Worm in this engaging board book as they meet the many people who...

Have fun with your little ones as they learn their first 100 words with this fantastic board book, brought to you by every toddler's favourite teacher and YouTube star Ms Rachel! This engaging and vibrant pre-school book includes 100 words and visually stimulating photos for little ones to read, look at and learn. Researched and written by the YouTube phenomenon...

A "hole" lot of fun in a board book, from the creator of Maisy! The stunning Peck Peck Peck from multi-award-winning Lucy Cousins is now available as a board book, with colour so exuberant it leaps right off the page. Today my daddy said to me, “It's time you learnt to peck a tree.” Little Woodpecker has just learnt how...

This board book is a simplified version from the best-selling book, How Do I Feel? A Dictionary of Emotions for Children. It helps to introduce our little wildlings to emotions and how they might look, using other toddlers so they can recognise themselves in the illustrations, which is very important. When we help young children label their emotions, it helps...

Old MacDonald's Farm by Donovan Bixley is a delightful and whimsical reinterpretation of the classic children's song. Set against the stunning backdrop of New Zealand's picturesque countryside, this beloved tale comes to life with a fresh twist. Old MacDonald, now clad in a traditional Swanndri and gumboots, tends to his farm where energetic and mischievous animals call home. Bixley's vibrant...

Have a Happy Christmas, Spot! with Spot and his friends in this big lift-the-flap book! It's Christmas, and Spot and his friends are very excited! All the presents are wrapped up, but who's getting what? Children will love guessing what each present might be, then lifting the giant flaps to find out! With interactive flaps to train fine motor skills...

A fun-filled construction site board book from Richard Scarry—just in time for his 100th birthday! A fun-filled construction site board book from Richard Scarry! Little builders will love putting on their hard hats and heading to work alongside huge dump trucks, gigantic bulldozers, and powerful ditch-diggers. Full of colourful vehicles and friendly faces from Cars and Trucks and Things That...

As everyone knows, nothing is sweeter than tiny baby fingers and chubby baby toes... From two of the most gifted picture book creators of our time, here is a celebration of babies and the joy they bring to everyone, everywhere, all over the world! Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes Board Book captures this universal delight.

Press the buttons to hear the orchestra come to life in this classical music sound book. When you press the sound button on each page of this delightful book, you'll hear different instruments getting ready for the big concert... until they all play together at the end. With charming illustrations full of humorous details to talk about, and a sprinkling...

Find 100 feline friends packed into the pages of this hilarious read-aloud picture book delight — now in board book size for tiny hands. The purrfect sequel to the award-winning 100 Dogs! Sitting cat, spitting cat, tangled-in-your-knitting cat, paw cat, claw cat ruining your chair! New cat, shoo cat! Living in the zoo cat, swing cat, cling cat... HANG IN...

It is time to get Wiggly! Reading has never been as fun as it is with The Wiggles! The board books in this little library make the perfect introduction to reading. Little ones will grow their vocabularies, improve their motor skills, and practise picture and word recognition. This box set includes 8 mini board books, perfect for little hands.

Meet lots of farm animals and their babies in this interactive lift-the-flap story that has been delighting parents and children for 35 years, created by Rod Campbell, author of the bestselling preschool classic, Dear Zoo. Children will love lifting the flaps to discover their favourite farm animals and their babies in Noisy Farm. Meet Sam the farm dog, visit the...

Introduce your little genius to the fascinating world of science with My First 100 Science Words by Chris Ferrie. This educational baby and toddler board book is a delightful gateway into the expansive realms of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). Perfectly crafted by the bestselling STEM author, this book is designed to instil a love for science at...

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Eric Carle's timeless masterpiece, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. This beloved tale follows the journey of a tiny caterpillar as it embarks on a remarkable adventure of growth and transformation. Through this whimsical story, young readers are introduced to the themes of curiosity, perseverance, and the extraordinary changes that occur in the natural world....

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! Celebrate the holidays with Bluey, Bingo and the whole family in this Christmas Little Library. Enjoy 4 books in 1, featuring stories of Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Christmas Food, and Hooray, Presents! This is a gorgeous board book box set for kids of all ages. Bluey is an award-winning preschool show about...

George wished he wasn't the scruffiest giant in town. So when he sees a new shop selling giant-sized clothes, he decides it's time for a new look: smart trousers, smart shirt, stripy tie, shiny shoes. Now he's the smartest giant in town... until he bumps into some animals who desperately need his help—and his clothes! All children will love The...

The classic picture book story of Sophie and her extraordinary teatime guest has been loved by millions of children since it was first published more than fifty years ago. Now an award-winning animation! The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don't expect to see at...

Bluey: Seesaw invites readers into a playful adventure where Bluey and Bingo are enjoying a game of seesaw in the park. The fun takes a turn when Dad joins, causing the seesaw to stay grounded. With the help of their friends, Bluey and Bingo embark on a strategic quest to tip the scales in their favour, inch by inch. Move...

Let's learn the English and Māori words for our favourite kai! Yum! This beautiful, brightly illustrated board book introduces babies to many of the foods we eat, in English and in Māori. From kiwifruit to kamokamo, sweetcorn to strawberries, Aotearoa has so many nourishing and delicious foods to try, and these eye-catching and vibrant pictures are the perfect way to...

A lift-the-flap farmyard story from Rod Campbell, the creator of the bestselling preschool classic, Dear Zoo. Buster's staying with Grandma on the farm. But where will he find the eggs for breakfast? Not in the stable - oh dear! Young children will love lifting the flaps as they turn the pages and follow Buster around the farm. With bright, bold...

In the heart of a dense jungle, a little monkey finds himself in a predicament: he's lost his mum. Desperate and disoriented, he seeks the help of a kindly butterfly who eagerly offers assistance. However, their quest proves to be a series of humorous misunderstandings, as the butterfly mistakenly leads him to all sorts of unsuitable animals based on the...

Let's discover some of Aotearoa's plants and insects and learn their names in English and Maori! This beautiful, brightly illustrated board book introduces babies to the array of plants and insects that are found in New Zealand's great outdoors. From the honeybee to the harakeke flax bush, from a flowering plant to a caterpillar, this is the perfect book to...

An engaging storybook and toy in one activity kit! My Busy Books offer full-page illustrations, a story, 12 figurines, and a playmat that bring the characters to life and ignite your child's imagination. WARNING! Not suitable for children under 36 months due to small parts that may cause choking.

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! Bluey: Swim School follows Bluey and her family as they play Swim School. Can they learn to swim without dobbing? This is a gorgeous board book for kids of all ages. Bluey has been a phenomenal success since airing on ABC KIDS in October 2018, amassing legions of dedicated fans and hugely...

Push, pull and slide the scenes to get to work in Busy Diggers! Scoop up the dirt, clear the rubble and control mighty metal machines in this fun book about diggers and everything they do at the building site. Perfect for toddlers who like to play as they read, this bright and colourful board book will delight little ones with...

Introduce your baby to farm animals with touch and feel textures. An interactive touch and feel book for babies that inspires hands-on learning, helping children develop motor skills while having fun with their favourite farmyard animals. Baby Touch and Feel Farm Animals is an interactive and fun way to help your child learn not only words but shapes and textures...

Leslie Patricelli's beloved baby is back in this first potty board book. When you've got to go, you've got to go! But where? There comes a point in every toddler's life when the question must be raised – should I go in my potty? With pitch-perfect humour and pacing, Leslie Patricelli follows one baby's thoughts and hilarious actions as they...

Discover a world of delightful mischief and adventure with Hairy Maclary and Friends Little Library by Lynley Dodd. This charming collection introduces us to a lovable group of animal characters who captivate the hearts of young readers. Follow the playful antics of Hairy Maclary, a small, scruffy dog from Donaldson's Dairy, and his friends as they embark on various escapades....

Dinosaurs by Campbell Books is an enchanting journey back in time to the ancient world dominated by majestic and awe-inspiring dinosaurs. Set amidst prehistoric forests, swamps, and woodlands, this engaging book invites young readers to delve into a past era teeming with life. They will encounter incredible creatures such as Velociraptors, Triceratops, and the formidable Tyrannosaurus rex. Each page is...

The Wheels on the Bus go round and round. Everyone knows the song. But now, the bus is going around beautiful New Zealand, and its passengers are ones you just might recognise: kiwi, penguin, tuatara, fantail, and many more. Come along for the ride! Perfect for pre-schoolers.

The iconic Kiwi song, Ma is White, is given the Donovan Bixley treatment and transformed into a wonderful first board book. My First Board Book: Colours includes additional colours not covered in the song, allowing readers to expand their Māori vocabulary.

The Big Steps series is designed to help little ones cope with everyday experiences in their lives. In No More Dummies, two adorable toddlers learn all about ditching the dummy and learning to find comfort through fun and play! Follow the ups and downs of their journey, brought to life with fun flaps and mechanisms. Each page has really helpful...

Meet Dorothy and her friends from the Wiggles up close in this Pop-Up book! Every spread has an exciting 3D element to dive into with our favourite Wiggly Friends.

Based on the Netflix original series and inspired by a true story, this board book is perfect for little fans of big trucks!When Hank, a six-year-old boy with a big imagination, meets his best pal, a giant honking, snorting Trash Truck, things will never be the same. This book includes a unique gatefold, perfect for making any story time extra special!Trash...

The roof-raising, sing-along story of Nee Naw the Little Fire Engine is now available in a new board book edition! Granny’s in trouble – her house is on fire and she is trapped! The two big engines go roaring off to help but both suffer misfortune on the way to Granny’s place. Time for Nee Naw to step up and...

Baby's best friend! Meet five adorable bunnies in this charming addition to the much-loved That's not my series. Babies love the best-selling That's not my books with their bold illustrations, patches to stroke, and a mouse to spot on every page, all designed to develop sensory and language awareness.

No More Nappies, a delightful and engaging book by Campbell Books, is the Gold Winner of the Junior Design Awards for Best Baby Books 0-2 Years. This charming entry in the Big Steps series is designed to help young children navigate significant milestones in their early development. In this beautifully illustrated story, we meet Millie and Mo, two adorable toddlers...

Explore with Spot and discover first colours, numbers, toys, animals, and more in this six-book little library. These six miniature Spot board books in a chunky little slipcase are perfect for toddlers starting to explore the world. The titles are: Spot In the Garden Spot At Home Spot At the Farm Spot - Favourite Toys Spot Learns Colours Spot Learns...

Learning to get ready for school has never been more fun with Ms Rachel/Sesame Street: Get Ready for School! and Sesame Street's Elmo in this sturdy, colourful board book! Based on the viral Sesame Street collaboration with YouTube phenomenon Ms Rachel, emerging preschoolers will love learning the skills and routines that will help them have a great day at school....

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! Can you help Bluey and Bingo find all the Easter eggs? A gorgeous Easter basket shaped board book for kids of all ages. Bluey: Where's the Easter Egg? is an engaging book perfect for young readers who love adventure and treasure hunts. Bluey is an award-winning preschool show about Bluey, a blue...

A gloriumptious twist on the classic festive rhyme. On the first day of Christmas a chiddler gave to me . . . . . . a simply enormous CROCODILE! Count down the twelve days of Christmas with this gloriumptious twist on the classic festive rhyme. From golden tickets to fantastic friends, this sturdy board book is the perfect way to...

Bluey: 12 Days of Christmas invites young readers on a festive and heartwarming journey with Bluey and her family. In this delightful tabbed board book, children can join the beloved blue heeler pup as she counts down the days to Christmas, celebrating the season with fun, family, and joy. Watch as the holiday spirit unfolds through Bluey's eyes, each tab...

Join Sparkle the unicorn and all your favourite characters from the Land of Nod in this Ten Minutes to Bed: Bedtime Little Library! Meet all your favourite bedtime friends in this Little Library. Perfect for younger readers, each chunky book will keep little hands occupied at home or on the move. And once you've enjoyed the stories, the four books...

In the Jingle Jangle Jungle on a cold and rainy day, four little friends found a perfect place to play. Vibrant illustrations and a fun, engaging story make this book perfect for reading aloud. The original hardback The Very Cranky Bear was first published in 2008 and has become an international bestseller.

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! Join Bluey, Bingo, Chilli, and Bandit in Bluey's Little Library! Follow along with your favourite Bluey characters on a brand-new adventure. Perfect for younger readers, each chunky board book will keep little hands occupied at home or on the move. And, once you're done reading (and re-reading), the four books come together...

Busy Nativity introduces young children to the wonderful story of the First Christmas. Push, pull and turn the tabs to join Mary and Joseph on their long journey to Bethlehem, marvel as a host of angels appear, and see beautiful baby Jesus in his crib. The perfect gift for toddlers with inquisitive fingers and minds, they will love playing with...

Help Spot get ready for bed in the newest instalment of the world's best-loved lift-the-flap books. Help Spot get ready for bed in this lift-the-flap adventure! Spot is having lots of fun playing with his toys. But when it's time to get ready for bed, Spot disappears! Where has he gone? Toddlers will love searching for Spot and learning all...

Lift the flaps and join in the fun with this bestselling preschool classic, Rabbit's Nap by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. Rabbit is trying to get to sleep, but everyone is being so noisy. Lift the flaps and find out who is keeping Rabbit awake! Will she ever have her nap? With sturdy flaps on every...

Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy by Lynley Dodd is a delightful children's book that introduces young readers to the mischievous and adventurous terrier, Hairy Maclary. Set in a charming and quaint neighbourhood, the story follows Hairy Maclary as he embarks on an unforgettable walk with his friends. As they trot through the town, readers meet an eclectic group of characters,...

The perfect book written specifically for bedtime to calm your own sleepy dinosaur - now in board book size! Written specifically for bedtime, this story is full of muddy puddles, tropical birds, erupting volcanoes... and one fun-loving little dinosaur. Crashing through the jungle, Rumble the triceratops is off on an adventure! Weaving a journey from lively beginning to gentle end,...

Learn all about Colours, Words, Shapes and Numbers with Peter Rabbit! My First Little Library contains four chunky board books that introduce the youngest children to early concepts. The titles are: Words, Numbers, Shapes, and Colours. The palette is soft, and illustrations are in the classic Potter style. Each double page contains a single illustration and just one simple word....

Now in board book form, perfect for gifting, this tender and lyrical book from two internationally bestselling and award-winning creators, Julia Donaldson and Helen Oxenbury. Welcome to the World is a joyful poem that explores new senses, people, places, and experiences that babies and young children are having for the very first time. From two bestselling and award-winning creators comes...