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Books

A fabulous collection of picture books and CD's from all around the world. Books for all ages which will delight young and old alike. Books that reflect our multi-cultural world and heritage. We have a good selection of Barefoot Books and great picture book selections by Harpers Collins, Walker Books and the American publisher Little Tiger Press. Check out the CD's which are new and exciting, as well as great listening! There are sample tracks on the product pages... Enjoy!



Books - Charlie and Tess. Little Tiger Press. Paperback Charlie and Tess. Little Tiger Press. Paperback
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Written by Martin Hall

Illustrated by Catherine Walters.

 

 Charlie the lamb is adopted by the farmer’s family and makes such good friends with Tess the Sheepdog that he starts to think that he is a sheepdog too!  This American publisher produces some really exciting stories.

 

By Little Tiger Press


Books - Get Into Bed. Walker Books. Paperback. Get Into Bed. Walker Books. Paperback.
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Written by Virginia Miller

 

Bartholomew the bear needs some gentle encouragement when it comes to bedtime in this charming book about toddlerhood. A lovely story for all little ones and their parents!

 

By Walker Books


Books - Goodnight Harry. Walker Books. Paperback. Goodnight Harry. Walker Books. Paperback.
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Written by Kim Lewis

 

A wonderful bedtime story that will be greatly in demand by all 2 – 5 year olds with superb illustrations.

 

By Walker Books


Books - A Kitten Called Moonlight. Walker Books. Paperback. A Kitten Called Moonlight. Walker Books. Paperback.
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Written by Martin Waddell

Illustrated by: Christian Birmingham

 

A captivating bedtime story by an award- winning author and illustrator team. A fabulous bedtime story, just right to snuggle up to!

 

By Walker Books


Books - Down In the Woods at Sleepy Time. Walker Books. Paperback Book. Down In the Woods at Sleepy Time. Walker Books. Paperback Book.
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Written by Carole Lexa Schaefer

Illustrated by: Vanessa Cabban

 

An enchanting bedtime story that will help even the most reluctant children on their way to sleepytime. A fabulous story that your little one will want over and over again!

 

By Walker Books


Books - A Very Proper Fox. Harper Collins. Paperback Book. A Very Proper Fox. Harper Collins. Paperback Book.
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Written by Jan Fearnley

 

A warm and humorous story about being true to yourself, from the highly regarded author-illustrator of Billy Tibbles Moves Out!

 

By Harper Collins


Books - Russell and The Lost Treasure. Harper Collins Paperback Book. Russell and The Lost Treasure. Harper Collins Paperback Book.
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Written by Rob Scotton

 

Russell the sheep is back again in another great adventure- searching for lost treasure!

 

By Harper Collins


Books - Tell Me A Story Before I Go to Bed. Harper Collins. Paperback Book Tell Me A Story Before I Go to Bed. Harper Collins. Paperback Book
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Written by Sam McBratney

Illustrated by Sebastien Braun

 

A reassuring bedtime story from the author of the phenomenally best selling picture book “Guess How Much I Love You?”

 

By Harper Collins


Books - My Daddy. Harper Collins. Paperback Book. My Daddy. Harper Collins. Paperback Book.
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Written by Curtis Jobling

 

Celebrate the brilliance of Dads in a very funny picture book. A great present for Dad’s and their little ones of course!

 

By Harper Collins


Books - Angel Baby. Harper Collins. Paperback Book. Angel Baby. Harper Collins. Paperback Book. NEW!
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Written by Gillian Shields and Nathan Reed.

 

Welcome to the world. Angel Baby. A lovely story that toddlers and under fives will love.

 

By Harper Collins


Books - Dimity Duck. Harper Collins. Paperback Book. Dimity Duck. Harper Collins. Paperback Book.
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Written by Jane Yolen and Sebastien Braun

 

“Dimity Duck waddles and toddles off to play. She meets a special friend who comes a hopping down her way.” A great story that all 3-5 years old will want again and again and again...

 

By Harper Collins


Books - Night  Night. Walker Books. Paperback. Night Night. Walker Books. Paperback.
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Written by Colin McNaughton

 

It’s time for bed – but Littlesaurus doesn’t want to sleep! A hilarious bedtime tale from the ever popular Colin McNaughton. Great for all 2-5 year olds!

 

By Walker Books


Books - Lazy Ozzie. Little Tiger Press. Paperback. Lazy Ozzie. Little Tiger Press. Paperback.
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Written by Michael Coleman.

Illustrated by Gwyneth Williamson.

 

Ozzie Owl is too lazy to learn to fly – so he thinks of a brilliant plan to reach the ground without flying. Little does he know though, Mother Owl is watching his antics all the time. This American publisher produces some really exciting stories.

 

By Little Tiger Press


Books - Have You Got My Purr. Little Tiger Press. Paperback. Have You Got My Purr. Little Tiger Press. Paperback.
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Written by Judy West.

Illustrated by Tim Warnes.

 

Little Kitten knows that all cats purr, so why can’t she purr too? A delightful story for the younger child which introduces animals sounds. This American publisher produces some really exciting stories.

 

By Little Tiger Press


Books - Titus Troublesome Tooth. Little Tiger Press. Paperback. Titus Troublesome Tooth. Little Tiger Press. Paperback.
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Written by Linda Jennings.

Illustrated by Gwyneth Williamson.

 

Titus the goat has terrible toothache. All the farm animals are happy to help him get rid of his troublesome tooth, but poor Titus doesn’t want his tooth pecked, butted or pulled out.  This American publisher produces some really exciting stories.

 

By Little Tiger Press


Books - Ridiculous. Little Tiger Press. Paperback. Ridiculous. Little Tiger Press. Paperback.
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Written by Michael Coleman.

Illustrated by Gwyneth Williamson.

 

Shelley the tortoise decides to find out what winter is like. Whoever heard of a tortoise out in winter?”  This American publisher produces some really exciting stories.

 

By Little Tiger Press


Books - Hungry Harry. Little Tiger Press. Paperback. Hungry Harry. Little Tiger Press. Paperback.
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Written by Joanne Partis.

 

Let Harry jump out of the page at you in this bright book for the younger reader. A colourful story about persistence. This American publisher produces some really exciting stories.

 

By Little Tiger Press


Books - It Could Have Been Worse. Little Tiger Press. Paperback. It Could Have Been Worse. Little Tiger Press. Paperback.
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Written by A. H. Benjamin.

Illustrated by Tim Warnes

 

A lively and ingenious tale of narrow escapes to amuse little ones. A colourful story about always looking on the bright side. This American publisher produces some really exciting stories.

 

By Little Tiger Press


Books - Can t You Sleep Little Bear. Walker Books. Paperback. Can t You Sleep Little Bear. Walker Books. Paperback.
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Written by Martin Waddell.

Illustrated by Barbara Firth.

 

A great book to read to children who are afraid of the dark. Just the book to share at bedtime! Keep the night light burning?

 

By Walker Books


Books - A Quiet Night In. Walker Books. Paperback. A Quiet Night In. Walker Books. Paperback.
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Written by Jill Murphy

 

A modern picture book classic.  Never a dull moment with the Large family.

 

By Walker Books


Books - I ll Always Love You. Little Tiger Press. Paperback. I ll Always Love You. Little Tiger Press. Paperback.
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Written by Paeony Lewis.

Illustrated by Penny Ives.

 

A great book to read to all young children who need to understand the real meaning of love. This American publisher produces some really exciting stories that will really appeal to children and their parents.

 

By Little Tiger Press


Books - Knick, Knack, Paddy, Whack. Hardback and CD. Knick, Knack, Paddy, Whack. Hardback and CD.
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Barefoot Books.

Illustrated by Christiane Engel and Sung by Steve Songs.

Listen to our taster track.


Books - Wombat Goes Walkabout. Harper Collins. Paperback Book. Wombat Goes Walkabout. Harper Collins. Paperback Book.
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Written by Michael Morpurgo

Illustrated by Christian Birmingham

 

Wombat loves digging deep holes and thinking deep thoughts, but nobody thinks much of that until danger threatens the bush and the small wombat comes up with the big idea....

 

By Harper Collins


Books - Best Friends Wooden  Bookends. Best Friends Wooden Bookends.
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A set of beautifully made wooden bookends. Brighten up the nursery with this lovely set of bookends. The brightly coloured green frog and yellow teddy are trying to push your books over. These book ends make a lovely present.

 

By Pintoy.


Books - Caribbean Playground CD Caribbean Playground CD
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Barefoot Books.

 

Putumayo Kids invites children and families on a fun musical cruise to the Caribbean with Caribbean Playground, part of the label’s award-winning Playground series.

 

Listen to our taster track.


Books - Asian Dreamland CD Asian Dreamland CD
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Barefoot Books

 

This is a harmonious collection of tranquil lullabies and soothing songs from ancient Asian lands.

 

Listen to our taster track.


Books - Stories from the Silk Road. Paperback Stories from the Silk Road. Paperback
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Barefoot Books.

 

Retold by: Cherry Gilchrist.

Illustrated by: Nilesh Mistry.

Caravans follow the Silk Road. The travellers on this exotic journey are many types. Travel with them and read their stories. This is a collection of fabulous adventures.


Books - The Barefoot Book of Pirates. Paperback and CD. The Barefoot Book of Pirates. Paperback and CD.
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Retold by Richard Walker.

Illustrated by Olwyn Whelan

Narrated by Richard Hope.

Ahoy, Matey! This lively collection of pirate stories will have kids sailing the high seas in no time. Stories of pirates and mayhem, from around the world!

 

Listen to our taster story.

 


Books - The Barefoot Book of Princesses. Paperback and CD. The Barefoot Book of Princesses. Paperback and CD.
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Retold by Caitlin Matthews.

Illustrated by Olwyn Whelan.

Narrated by Margaret Wolfson.

 

Majestic palaces, magical characters and resourceful heroines – in these tales you’ll see that there’s lots more to being a princess than just royal treatment. A superb collection of  seven princess tales to read and listen to.

 

Listen to our taster story.


Books - The Barefoot Book of Knights. Paperback and CD. The Barefoot Book of Knights. Paperback and CD.
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Retold by John Matthews.

Illustrated by Giovanni Manna.

Narrated by Anthony Stewart Head.

 

To be a good knight, you must have a brave heart and a strong arm, as well as a sense of humour! This enticing collection of tales reveals that being a good knight is far harder than it seems!

 

Listen to our taster story.


Books - Babys First Book. Hardback with cloth spine. Babys First Book. Hardback with cloth spine.
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Barefoot Books.

 

Compiled and Illustrated by Clare Beaton.

Enter the enchanting world of first rhymes, everyday scenes and simple details that make a baby’s first months so special. A great first gift.


Books - Zig, Zag Zebra.  A Colour and Play Book. Paperback Zig, Zag Zebra. A Colour and Play Book. Paperback
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A Barefoot Young Artist Series.

 

Written by: Madeline Deny

Illustrated by: Barroux

 

The kind of colouring book that really makes a young artist want to go and draw and paint. For children aged 3 – 6 years.


Books - Dotty, Spotty, Doodles.  A Colour and Play Book.  Paperback. Dotty, Spotty, Doodles. A Colour and Play Book. Paperback.
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A Barefoot Young Artist Series.

 

Written by: Madeline Deny

Illustrated by: Barroux

 

The kind of colouring book that really makes a young artist want to go and draw and paint.  For children aged 3-6 years.


Books - My Magic Diary. My Magic Diary.
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A lovely lockable diary with two keys by Mudpuppy Press.

This is a great gift for any child, to encourage a lifelong habit of keeping a diary.


Books - African Dreamland CD African Dreamland CD
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Barefoot Books.

 

The fourth release in Putumayo Kids’ successful Dreamland series, African Dreamland features enchanting and calming African songs for relaxation and sweet dreams.

 

Listen to our taster track.


Books - Jack and the Beanstalk. Paperback and CD. Jack and the Beanstalk. Paperback and CD.
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Barefoot Books.

Written by Richard Walker. Illustrated by Niamh Sharkey. Sung by Richard Hope.

Listen to the begining of the story.


Books - Counting Cockatoos. Board Book. Counting Cockatoos. Board Book.
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Barefoot Books.

 

 

Written by Stella Blackstone.

Illustrated by Stephanie Baur.


Books - Creepy Crawly Calypso. Paperback and CD. Creepy Crawly Calypso. Paperback and CD.
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Barefoot Books.

 

Written by Tony Langham. Illustrated by Debbie Harter.

Performed by Richard Love, Panache and Alex Hutchings.

 

Listen to our taster track.


Books - Alligator Alphabet. Board Book. Alligator Alphabet. Board Book.
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Barefoot Books.

 

 

Written by Stella Blackstone.

Illustrated by Stephanie Baur.


Books - The Adventures of Odysseus. Hardback book. The Adventures of Odysseus. Hardback book.
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Barefoot Books.

 

A traditional story retold by Hugh Lupton and Daniel Morden. Illustrated by Christina Balit.


Books - Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush. Hardback and CD. Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush. Hardback and CD.
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Barefoot Books.

Illustrated by Sophie Fatus and Sung by Fred Penner.

 

Listen to our taster track.


Books - Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush. Paperback and CD. Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush. Paperback and CD.
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Barefoot Books.

Illustrated by Sophie Fatus and Sung by Fred Penner.

Listen to our taster track.


Books - The Animal Boogie. Hardback and CD The Animal Boogie. Hardback and CD
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Barefoot Books.

Illustrated by Debbie Harter and Sung by Fred Pinner. Read the book and sing along with the CD.

Listen to our taster track.


Books - The Animal Boogie. Paperback and CD. The Animal Boogie. Paperback and CD.
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Barefoot Books.

Illustrated by Debbie Harter and Sung by Fred Pinner.

Listen to our taster track.


Books - Arthur of Albion. Hardback. Arthur of Albion. Hardback. NEW!
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Barefoot Books.

 

Written by John Matthews.

Illustrated by Pavel Tatarnikov.

The ultimate book on King Arthur! For Merlin fans everywhere!


Books - The Boy Who Grew Flowers. Hardback with Jacket. The Boy Who Grew Flowers. Hardback with Jacket.
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Barefoot Books.

 

Written by Jen Wojtowicz.

Illustrated by Steve Adams.

A heart - warming and humorous tale about the power of kindness and the value of acceptance.

 


Books - The Barefoot Book of Blessings. Hardback with Jacket. The Barefoot Book of Blessings. Hardback with Jacket.
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From Many Faiths and Cultures.

Compiled by Sabrina Dearborn.

Illustrated by Olwyn Whelan.

Every school and nursery should have this book on the shelf.


Books - Emilys Tiger. Hardback with Jacket. Emilys Tiger. Hardback with Jacket.
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Barefoot Books

Written and Illustrated by

Miriam Latimer.

Emily is off and running again! This little girl has a problem with her temper, she turns into a little tiger!


Books - Dreamland CD Dreamland CD
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Barefoot Books.

 

Turn down the lights and relax to these tranquil lullabies from around the world. Send your baby to sleep........

 

Listen to our taster track.