An animal fairy tale by Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo, with a heartwarming message about learning from your mistakes.When Mr Peacock hires a shy little chicken as a new apprentice in his jewellery shop, he has no idea what awaits him: a royal visit from the Lion Prince, a mysterious robbery, and a miraculous discovery!Richly illustrated in full colour throughout, The Jeweller's Apprentice is an enchanting modern fable for you...

'Such an animal is difficult to tame and always likely, when suddenly alarmed, to give our finger a nasty nip with its teeth'While dipping into The Children's Encyclopaedia of 1910, Axel Scheffler came across a small but indispensible guide to procuring and caring for your pet squirrel. Intrigued by the unlikely notion of a child attempting to keep so wild an animal, Axel created a series of delightful, beautifully finished illustrations to accompany the t...

**It's storytime!Join Mother Goose and her three little goslings as they enjoy over fifty classic nursery rhymes, traditional lullabies and favourite action songs, beautifully illustrated in full colour by the award-winning Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo.**The rhymes are linked together by enchanting original stories about Mother Goose and her goslings as they learn to waddle, swim and more, giving a unique and fresh twist to these traditional family f...

**It's storytime!Join Mother Goose and her three little goslings as they enjoy over fifty classic nursery rhymes, traditional lullabies and favourite action songs.**The rhymes are linked together by enchanting original stories about Mother Goose and her goslings as they learn to waddle, swim and more, giving a unique and fresh twist to these traditional family favourites.From Humpty Dumpty to Jack and Jill, and from Baa Baa Black Sheep to Twinkle Twinkle Lit...

Created by star pairing Axel Scheffler and Julia Donaldson, the Gruffalo's Child returns with her very own song to introduce a truly monster musical session!As well as being the UK's most successful picture book author and the 2011-2013 Children's Laureate, Julia Donaldson is a gifted songwriter for children. The Gruffalo's Child Song and Other Songs contains nine of her best-loved songs, including The Gruffalo's Child, Nut Tree and T...

A brilliant collection of bestselling stories from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, read aloud by stars Imelda Staunton, Jim Carter and Steven Pacey – perfect for listening to at home, in the car, at bedtime or any time at all!Go 'Grrrr . . .' with the Gruffalo, sing along with the Smartest Giant, help Monkey search for his mum and see if the little old lady can make some room in her house! The Gruffalo and Other Stories is brilliantly ...

Read by Imelda Staunton**, The Snail and the Whale** is a delightful tale of adventure and friendship by the unparalleled partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo**. This audiobook edition includes a song and a read along track.**"How I long to sail!" said the tiny snail.One little snail longs to see the world and hitches a lift on the tail of an enormous whale. Together ...

What is Covid, and why is everyone talking about it?Engagingly illustrated by Axel Scheffler, this approachable and timely book - now newly updated in print paperback for 2021 with the latest developments in vaccination and extra content about emotional wellbeing - helps answer these questions and many more. This new larger and expanded 32-page edition provides clear explanations about COVID-19 and its effects - both from a health perspective and the impact it has on a family's day...

A joyful picture book about friendship and togetherness, from international bestselling illustrator, Axel Scheffler!Would you like to come inside this book? You're very welcome. In fact, everyone is welcome here, whether you're big or small, flappy or jumpy, noisy or quiet. With its simple text and endearing animal characters, Welcome shows how everyone can be a good friend, and how we can all help others to feel welcome.Axel Scheffler's ...

A brilliant collection of bestselling stories from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, read aloud by stars Josie Lawrence, Steven Pacey and Imelda Staunton – perfect for listening to at home, in the car, at bedtime or any time at all!Travel the world with the little snail and the humpback whale, soar through the sky with the witch and her animal friends, join the Gruffalo's Child as she searches for the mysterious Big Bad Mouse, and enjoy the world...

Are we still 'United in Diversity'? Forty-five artists from across Europe share their powerful illustrations of the European Union's shared past and our unsure future. From Brexit bees to wall-jumping bulls, Drawing Europe Together is a unique collection portraying the European community . . . with or without Britain.This is a passionate and heartfelt exploration of Europe and what it means to many of the people who live and work within its borders. The bo...

All About Cats is a collection of hilarious rhymes . . . all about cats! These short, funny rhymes are brought to life with illustrations from Axel Scheffler, the bestselling illustrator of The Gruffalo.Cats are sleek, and cats are slick. They read, and do arithmetic!Have you ever seen a cat playing a piano? Or taking a bubble bath with a rubber duck? Find out what cats really get up to when people aren't around! Axel Scheffler's charming and witt...