Kirjahaku

A charming lift-the-flap story book for very young children starring the delightful Kiki and Bobo.Join bouncy Kiki and shy Bobo for a day at the seaside in this charming lift-the-flap story, perfect for very young children. Kiki can't wait to get to the beach and swim in the sea. But why isn't Bobo as excited for their sunny day out? The delightful duo are the creation of award-winning illustrator and animator Yasmeen Ismail, who has won The New York Times' Best Illustrated Book Award and the V&A Best Illustrated Book Award.

A hilarious lift-the-flap story book for very young children starring the delightful Kiki and Bobo.Meet Kiki and Bobo, the lively stars of this hilarious lift-the-flap story, perfect for very young children, about a very special day. Bobo knows today is special. So does Kiki. Both are planning a secret surprise party. But who for? The delightful duo are the creation of award-winning illustrator and animator Yasmeen Ismail, who has won The New York Times' Best Illustrated Book Award and the V&A Best Illustrated Book Award.

A delightfully upbeat read-aloud picture book, perfect to share with very young children.“Bounce bounce, ding-a-ling, ring ring, let’s sing! I feel joy!” From an award-winning author and illustrator pairing comes an irresistibly energetic read-aloud picture book. Join the bouncy little kitten as she plays with her favourite toy and – uh oh – falls down with a trip-trip-slip. But with a little hug, a kiss and a squeeze, she’s going to be just fine. A truly joyful celebration of the love between parent and child.

Award-winning illustrator Yasmeen Ismail's delightfully funny picture book featuring a very stubborn gorilla will have the whole family laughing!Gorilla is hungry but there is absolutely no way he’s going to eat a banana. Not even a teeny taste. Not with some bread or standing on his head. Even if you eat one too, which is something you might do. This brilliant and hilarious picture book from award-winning illustrator Yasmeen Ismail will have everyone laughing at this all-too familiar family situation!

Rex has new glasses and he HATES them! He does NOT want to wear them to school, and he tries to hide them – in the strangest places! But it's pretty tricky hiding specs that are so big, and round and RED . . .It's funny how things turn out, though, because Rex's specs end up winning him a gold star, and a new friend. Even better, he can SEE properly.A beautifully illustrated and charming story about the positive effects of being, well, maybe just a little different.

It's time for bed. But will Fred go to bed? You bet he won't! From hiding up trees, and splashing in muddy puddles, to hiding in the kitchen sink and disappearing behind bookshelves, Fred will do ANYTHING to avoid bedtime. He would even prefer to have a bath. But what's this? All that running around couldn't possibly have made Fred sleepy . . . could it? A delightful bedtime book, destined to become a classic.

I’m supposed to be made of sugar and spice and all things nice. But I’m sweet and sour and not a little flower. I am a girl! I am a girl! I am a girl! The girl in this book likes to win, she likes to be spontaneous, fast and strong, and because she also likes to dress in t-shirt and shorts, she is forever getting mistaken for a boy. And when she meets a boy who likes wearing princess dresses and playing dolls, they both quickly discover that they share interests that are wide and varied. I am a Girl! is a wonderful celebration of being who we are and not being pigeon-holed or restricted by gender stereotypes. Most of all it is full of energy and laugh-out-loud funny. Who says that pink is for girls and blue is for boys?

Mummy and Lila are going to visit Grandpa, but Lila is busy in her own imaginative world. Whenever Mummy asks her what she is doing, she always says, "Nothing!" Only the reader is allowed in to her colourful, crazy, creative world where she is wrestling an octopus, or racing along in a winged chariot, or flying with birds over a noisy jungle. But Grandpa has a plan to join Lila in her secret world. After all, playing is even more fun when you play together!Bursting with energy and colour, this is a joyous celebration of the imagination and creativity that will speak to child and adult alike. Yasmeen Ismail won the V&A Illustration Award 2014 and has been shortlisted for the Waterstone's Children's Book Prize. I'm a Girl! has been nominated for the Kate Greenaway Award.

Features bear, duck and rabbit who take little artists on big adventures - outside and inside, up and down, left to right and back again. In this book, simple, amusing line art helps children identify word meanings, look at things from a variety of perspectives and get creative on every page.

Rex has new glasses and he does not like them one bit He definitely does not want to wear them to school. He tries his best to hide them--under his hair, in his sandwich, anywhere he can--but it's tricky when they're so big and round and red. With help from his friends and family, can Rex learn to love his specs after all? Yasmeen Ismail's debut picture book Time For Bed, Fred has been hailed by Kirkus Reviews as "a sheer delight" and named a New York Times Book Review Editor's Choice. Now this breakout author/illustrator brings her distinctive and delightful sensibility to a sweet story that touches on universal themes of feeling different and celebrating what makes you special. Awards for Time for Bed, Fred A New York Times Best Illustrated Book A New York Times Book Review Editor's Choice A Society of Illustrators Original Art Show Pick