A wonderful collection of MINI picture books including award-winning authors, best-selling picture books, timeless classics, all-time favourites, nursery rhymes. These MINI picture books are perfect to collect and treasure forever.
Important Note: These are MINI paperbacks, 32 pages, book size approximately 13cmx10cm (+/- 1cm to 2cm as size varies for different titles).
(1) Rosie's Walk
When Rosie the hen sets off for a stroll, she is unaware of the distinctly fox-shaped shadow that's following her. But luckily for Rosie, her pursuer is the clumsiest of his kind! This timeless picture book by Pat Hutchins is a firm favourite.
(2) The Owl and the Pussy-cat
This illustrated version of Edward Lear's classic rhyme follows the owl and the pussycat as they sail away in their pea-green boat to the Land where the Bong Tree grows.
(3) Again!
One warm sunny day a little voice says, "Play with me," and Grandbear wakes up to entertain Baby Bear. Whatever activity they choose, Baby Bear never tires of doing the same things over and over again, whether it's building with bricks or stamping and stomping on sandcastles. Eventually, Grandbear needs a lie down in his hammock, and snuggles up with Baby Bear to read a story. As Baby Bear hugs him, it's Grandbear's turn to murmer, "Again, again..."
(4) Willy and Hugh
Willy the chimp is lonely, but then he bumps into the gorilla, Hugh Jape, and, though the pair are very different, a friendship grows between them. Hugh may have to protect little Willy from the attentions of Buster Nose, but Willy can read to Hugh and save him when a spider comes along.
(5) Avocado Baby
When the weedy Hargraves have another baby, they're concerned that it's going to be just as weak and pathetic as them. Then one day they feed it avocados...
(6) Mummy Laid an Egg
Mum and Dad decide it's time to tell their children the facts of life. But do they dare - and do they even really know them?
(7) Tell Me Something Happy Before I Go to Sleep
Little bunny Willa is scared to go to sleep, just in case she has a bad dream, She asks her older brother Willoughby for help. Wise Willoughby knows that she just needs to think of all the happy things that will be waiting for her in the morning.
Little bunny Willa is scared to go to sleep, just in case she has a bad dream, She asks her older brother Willoughby for help. Wise Willoughby knows that she just needs to think of all the happy things that will be waiting for her in the morning.
(8) The Bear Under the Stairs
Only William knows about the big great bear living under the stairs - he's sure he saw one lurking there. This illustrated story deals with childhood fears.
(9) George and the Dragon
Far, far away in the high, high mountains in a deep, deep valley in a dark, dark cave there lived a mighty dragon. He was an awesome and frightening creatur, terrorising whole armies, dsetroying castles, and kidnapping princesses. But this mighty dragon had a deep, dark secret. A vividly illustrated picture book with an unexpected twist.
(10) The Runaway Train
When the little red train sets off down the trac, driver Duffy has hectic day ahead of him - trying to catch up the train. He hitches a lift on a lorry, grabs the chance to ride a tractor and makes a heroic jump from a speeding helicopter.
(11) Faster, Faster, Little Red Train
Click, clack, clicketty-clack, whoo ...ee! Disaster! The fast train to Pebblecombe has broken down. Everyone on the train wants to get to the fair and enjoy a great day out but now they're all stuck on the tracks. It is up to the Little Red Train and Duffy Driver to save the day. So the Little Red Train speeds up and is determined to get all the passengers to the fair on time. As Duffy remarks at the end of the journey, 'You're the Little Red Express now.'
(12) Katie Morag Delivers the Mail
A picture book which features Katie Morag, a young girl with a gift for schemes. When her village gets its mail mixed up, she takes it upon herself to sort out the problem, with help from her grandmother and her tractor.
(13) The Queen's Knickers
A charming, hilariously funny and genuinely affectionate picture book. A little girl is looking forward to the Queen's visit to her school - and wonders what knickers Her Majesty will choose to wear! Will they be her 'at home' knickers - adorned with corgis - or her garden party knickers, or perhaps her woolly Balmoral ones? Whichever choices from the Official HM Knicker Guide the Queen decides upon, the girl is determined that the royal visitor will feel at home at her school. Both children and adults will love this very special and endearing insight into a child's imagination.
(14) Over on the Farm
Over on the farm in the early morning sun lived a clever mother cat and her little cat one... This colourful book is sure to delight - full of bright animals and with a simple rhyming text, this is the perfect first counting book.
Over on the farm in the early morning sun lived a clever mother cat and her little cat one... This colourful book is sure to delight - full of bright animals and with a simple rhyming text, this is the perfect first counting book.
(15) The Winter Hedgehog
This is the story of a hedgehog that decides not to hibernate for the winter.
(16) The Whales' Song
This poetic, rhythmic text tells how a small girl believes the whales will come - as they did in past times - and fill the oceans, "as big as the hills . . . as peaceful as the moon". Day after day, Lilly waits by the shore. If only she knew the secret of the whales' song.
(17) Harry the Dirty Dog
Harry the dog gets so dirty that he actually wants a bath, so that his owners will recognize him.
(18) No Roses for Harry
Everyone thinks Harry looks lovely in his new knitted jacket covered in roses - except Harry. So Harry is on a mission to rid his back of those ridiculous roses.
(19) Mister Magnolia
Mister Magnolia has only one boot - he has an old trumpet, two sisters, a pond, green parakeets; he's a juggler, a general, the owner of a dinosaur. But only one boot, until a wonderful parcel arrives with the most glamorous boot you ever saw.
(20) Mrs Armitage and the Big Wave
Mrs Armitage arrives on the beach with her surf board and her faithful dog Breakspear, and she paddles out to sea to wait for the big wave. However, she has to return to the beach several times before she is comfortably equipped.
(21) Quentin Blake's Nursery Rhyme Book
This is a collection of quirky nursery rhymes.
A musical interpretation of some of Quentin Blake's favourite stories, including "All Join In", "Mr Magnolia", "Mrs Armitage on Wheels", "Quentin Blake's Nursery Rhymes", "ABC" and "The Dancing Frog".
Format: Mini Paperback
Pages: 32
Size: 13cm x 10cm (+/- 1cm to 2cm as size varies for different titles)
Age: 4+