Lou Peacock

Count the funny, messy unicorns in this magical story about friendship to teach children that sometimes less is more. From the creators of How Many Dinosaurs is Too Many? comes this rhyming romp that shows children how happiness is often found in what you already have. One day, I found a unicorn but very soon I knew . . . one unicorn was not enough and so I needed . . . two! Wouldn't it be amazing to have a unicorn for a friend! And 2 . . . 3 . . . 4 . . . or even 10 unicorns might be even better. But messy unicorns get dressing-up clothes and glitter everywhere, their swishy manes need styling, and as for their rainbow poo . . . Well, perhaps just one special unicorn friend is perfect! Includes a free Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

Count the funny, messy unicorns in this magical story about friendship to teach children that sometimes less is more. From the creators of How Many Dinosaurs is Too Many? comes this rhyming romp that shows children how happiness is often found in what you already have. One day, I found a unicorn but very soon I knew . . . one unicorn was not enough and so I needed . . . two! Wouldn't it be amazing to have a unicorn for a friend! And 2 . . . 3 . . . 4 . . . or even 10 unicorns might be even better. But messy unicorns get dressing-up clothes and glitter everywhere, their swishy manes need styling, and as for their rainbow poo . . . Well, perhaps just one special unicorn friend is perfect! Includes a free Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

Meet Mole, Ratty, Toad and Badger in this timeless adventure that has enchanted generations of children - now available in paperback. This beloved childhood classic by Kenneth Grahame is now available in a beautifully illustrated paperback gift book edition with full colour illustrations throughout. One spring day, Mole peers out from his underground home to find a marvellous world awaits him. As the seasons pass, he picnics on the riverbank with Ratty, accompanies Toad on a chaotic caravan adventure, and even braves the snowy depths of the fearsome Wild Wood in search of Badger. But when Toad's mischievous ways finally land him in trouble, can his friends come to his rescue and recapture Toad Hall from a gang of sneaky stoats and wheedling weasels? The hilarious and heart-warming adventures of Mole, Ratty, Badger and Toad are brought to life for a new generation in this enchanting abridgement, accompanied by Kate Hindley's vibrant and appealing artwork. Discover more beautiful gift books in the Nosy Crow Classics range, including: Anne of Green Gables The Secret Garden Heidi The Velveteen Rabbit Peter Pan

A comforting story about dealing with big life changes - moving house and starting a new school. Every day, when Mama collects me from school, she says, "What made you smile today?"And, every day, I tell her all the things that made me smile. Sometimes, there's only one, but, like Mama says . . . sometimes, one smile is all we need. Moving house and starting a new school can be difficult, but one little girl's mama has just the thing to help: a smile jar. As the girl draws pictures of all the little things that make her smile - from her new bedroom to the friendly children upstairs - and puts them in the jar, everything starts to feel just a little bit better. Sometimes there are lots of things to smile about, but sometimes one smile is all you need. With a gentle, moving text from Lou Peacock (A Whale of A Time) and heartfelt illustrations from Raquel Catalina (I, Remember), this beautiful story will leave you asking, "What made you smile today?" Includes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

A comforting story about dealing with big life changes - moving house and starting a new school. Every day, when Mama collects me from school, she says, "What made you smile today?"And, every day, I tell her all the things that made me smile. Sometimes, there's only one, but, like Mama says . . . sometimes, one smile is all we need. Moving house and starting a new school can be difficult, but one little girl's mama has just the thing to help: a smile jar. As the girl draws pictures of all the little things that make her smile - from her new bedroom to the friendly children upstairs - and puts them in the jar, everything starts to feel just a little bit better. Sometimes there are lots of things to smile about, but sometimes one smile is all you need. With a gentle, moving text from Lou Peacock (A Whale of A Time) and heartfelt illustrations from Raquel Catalina (I, Remember), this beautiful story will leave you asking, "What made you smile today?" Includes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

Det är läggdags, men björnen är långt ifrån redo för sängen! Han dricker sin mjölk, borstar tänderna och tar på sig pyjamasen – men precis när han ska lägga sig knackar det på dörren. Vem kan det vara? Lyft på dörrfliken och upptäck! Först kommer musen som är hungrig, sedan krokodilen med en trasig tandborste, därefter lejonet med för liten pyjamas – och till sist ugglan, som inte alls tänker sova utan hellre spelar en vaggvisa. En lekfull berättelse fylld av humor, värme och charm, där alla till slut kommer till ro. De stora sidorna och de robusta flikarna gör läsningen både rolig och interaktiv – perfekt för små händer som vill vara med. Illustrerad av Ingela P Arrhenius, älskad för sina tydliga och färgglada bilder, och skriven av Lou Peacock, med lång erfarenhet av barnboksberättande. Ett härligt kvällsäventyr i stort flikboksformat, att läsa om och om igen – tills alla sover.

Count the busy elves in this adorable Christmas story about friendship that will teach children that sometimes less is more. At Christmas time an elf arrived . . . but very soon I knew . . . one little elf was not enough and so I needed . . . two!When an elf comes to stay, you're sure to have lots of fun. But wouldn't 2 . . . 3 . . . 4 . . . or even 10 elves be better still? Or would their over-enthusiastic present wrapping and noisy festive tunes create just a bit too much Christmas chaos?! Perhaps just one special elf friend is perfect . . . From the creators of How Many Dinosaurs is Too Many? and Charlie Chooses - Lou Peacock (A Whale of a Time, Oliver Elephant and The Bear, the Book and the Blanket) and Nicola Slater (The Leaf Thief, the Hello series and the Meekoo series) - comes this rhyming romp that shows that true happiness is often found in what you already have.Praise for How Many Dinosaurs is Too Many?:"Cute and funny counting book" - The Bookseller

Count the busy elves in this adorable Christmas story about friendship that will teach children that sometimes less is more. At Christmas time an elf arrived . . . but very soon I knew . . . one little elf was not enough and so I needed . . . two!When an elf comes to stay, you're sure to have lots of fun. But wouldn't 2 . . . 3 . . . 4 . . . or even 10 elves be better still? Or would their over-enthusiastic present wrapping and noisy festive tunes create just a bit too much Christmas chaos?! Perhaps just one special elf friend is perfect . . . From the creators of How Many Dinosaurs is Too Many? and Charlie Chooses - Lou Peacock (A Whale of a Time, Oliver Elephant and The Bear, the Book and the Blanket) and Nicola Slater (The Leaf Thief, the Hello series and the Meekoo series) - comes this rhyming romp that shows that true happiness is often found in what you already have.Praise for How Many Dinosaurs is Too Many?:"Cute and funny counting book" - The Bookseller

Loyal, cheerful, kind and very silly, dogs steal all the space in the bed, and they steal our hearts too. With poems from a wide range of voices, this warm and witty collection of canine poetry is the perfect celebration of (almost) everyone's favourite pet.Curl up with a pup and enjoy these heartfelt poems about why we love dogs, and they love us.

Mouse needs to catch Gorilla - and quick! - in this zany story that's perfect for car-crazy babies and toddlers.Follow Mouse on an epic mission to find Gorilla in this interactive adventure full of zooming vehicles, comic capers and animal antics. Mouse races after Gorilla through a variety of exciting settings, from navigating a busy building site, to steering through snowy ski slopes. But is Gorilla really a baddie? No! Mouse just wants to give him back his banana! This quirky text has been lovingly abridged for younger readers and is now in chunky board book format. With cars to count on every page, and a mapped-out route to trace, little vehicle fans will be entertained for hours.Get ready for this wacky car chase and don't forget to FOLLOW THAT CAR!

Open the doors to meet Bear's friends in this sweet and simple story that helps everyone settle down at bedtime.Knock! Knock!Who's that? Let's open the door and see . . .Hello, Mouse! Don't you know it's bedtime?Bear is getting ready for bed. He's had a little snack, brushed his teeth and put on his big bear pyjamas when - Knock! Knock! - someone is at the door. Don't they know it's bedtime? It's Mouse and she needs a little snack. Then Crocodile arrives and her toothbrush is broken, and - uh oh - Lion's pyjamas are too small, and now wide-awake Owl is playing her trumpet very loudly. Can Bear help his friends so they can all get a good night's sleep?From the illustrator of the bestselling Felt Flaps series - over 5 million copies sold - and winner of the Sainsbury's Children's Book of the Year Award 2017 (for Where's Mr Lion?)Written by Lou Peacock, whose A Whale of a Time anthology was shortlisted for the Waterstones Book of the Year 2023.Help your child wind down for bed with this gently interactive picture book that makes bedtime fun for everyone.

Os presentamos a Marga. Es alegre, atenta y siempre encuentra la forma de mejorar las cosas. La mejor amiga que podr amos tener Hoy Marga ha hecho un pastel maravilloso para llevar a casa de su amigo scar. Pero, cuando llegue, y despu s de haber ayudado a todos sus amigos por el camino, le quedar algo de pastel para compartir? Meet Marga. She is cheerful, attentive and always finds a way to make things better. The best friend we could ever have Today Marga has made a wonderful cake to take to her friend Oscar's house. But, when she arrives, and after having helped all her friends along the way, will she have any cake left to share?

Count a riot of cheeky dinosaurs in this adorable story about friendship that will teach children that sometimes less is more. From the creators of Charlie Chooses - Lou Peacock (A Whale of a Time, Oliver Elephant and The Bear, the Book and the Blanket) and Nicola Slater (The Leaf Thief, the Hello series and the Meekoo series) - comes this rhyming romp that shows that true happiness is often found in what you already have.A WHALE OF A TIME WAS SHORTLISTED FOR WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023THE LEAF THIEF WAS A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING PICTURE BOOKOne day, I got a dinosaur . . . but very soon I knew . . . one dinosaur was not enough and so I wanted . . . two!When a dinosaur comes to play, you're sure to have lots of fun. But wouldn't 2 . . . 3 . . . 4 . . . or even 10 dinosaurs be better still? Or would they be too big, too messy and just a little bit too naughty? Perhaps one very special dinosaur is just perfect after all!A sweet and funny story for any little dinosaur lover who is learning their first numbers - can you count them all?

Count a riot of cheeky dinosaurs in this adorable story about friendship that will teach children that sometimes less is more. From the creators of Charlie Chooses - Lou Peacock (A Whale of a Time, Oliver Elephant and The Bear, the Book and the Blanket) and Nicola Slater (The Leaf Thief, the Hello series and the Meekoo series) - comes this rhyming romp that shows that true happiness is often found in what you already have.A WHALE OF A TIME WAS SHORTLISTED FOR WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023THE LEAF THIEF WAS A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING PICTURE BOOKOne day, I got a dinosaur . . . but very soon I knew . . . one dinosaur was not enough and so I wanted . . . two!When a dinosaur comes to play, you're sure to have lots of fun. But wouldn't 2 . . . 3 . . . 4 . . . or even 10 dinosaurs be better still? Or would they be too big, too messy and just a little bit too naughty? Perhaps one very special dinosaur is just perfect after all!A sweet and funny story for any little dinosaur lover who is learning their first numbers - can you count them all?

A brilliantly illustrated collection of 366 hilarious poems to keep you laughing all year round!From rib-ticklingly funny to wryly witty, each poem in this uplifting collection is guaranteed to put a smile on your face and is perfect for reading aloud to share even more side-splitting hilarity with family and friends.

"Bilderboken är stor och avlång med detaljrika och färgsprakande illustrationer. När vi har läst eller under tiden vi läser letar vi och tittar på bilderna. Handlingen i berättelsen är så fin med vänskap och snällhet i fokus. Boken är rytmisk att läsa och med upprepande fraser -uppskattas så mycket! Läs läs läs""Kul med bok En bok om att vara snäll och en tårta. Freja har bakat en tårta som hon packar ner i sin lilla röda vagn. Hon ska gå med den genom staden till sin vän Oskar. På vägen möter Freja andra vänner som på olika sätt behöver hjälp eller muntras upp. Vi får följa Freja på stadens gator, förbi butiker och restauranger, genom parken och över bron. Ända tills hon kommer fram till Oskar. Men vad har hänt med tårtan då?Uppslagen fylls av stadens miljöer. På vissa sidor ser vi staden på håll och det finns många detaljer att upptäcka. På andra sidor kommer vi nära och möter människorna som bor här. En underbar bilderboksvärld att få promenera igenom tillsammans med Freja.INGELA P ARRHENIUS har illustrerat och skrivit flera barnböcker. Bland annat Tittut-serien. LOU PEACOCK har över tjugo års erfarenhet av barnpublicering och har skrivit text till flera bilderböcker.

The sky is blue, the sun is shining, and Margot has made a delicious cake for her best friend Oscar! But by the time she reaches Oscar's house after having helped all her friends along the way, will there be ANY cake left to share?A story about empathy which shows that kindness and cake is always the best recipe for friendship.

A sweet and comical story about the three things a baby needs for the perfect bedtime!What do you need for the perfect bedtime?

The sky is blue, the sun is shining, and Margot has made a delicious cake for her best friend, Oscar! But by the time she reaches Oscar's house after having helped all her friends along the way, will there be ANY cake left to share?A story about empathy which shows that kindness and cake is always the best recipe for friendship.