Recommendations based on "Magic Painting Bugs"

The Caldecott Honor book and modern classic now in boardbook format. Finally!Nearly twenty years ago, Ed Young translated the ancient parable of the seven blind men and the elephant into a modern children's classic, one as simple as it is profound. A lesson in colors, numbers, the days of the week and most important, knowledge, this beautifully illustrated book has stood the test of time and continues to entertain and teach. Now in board book format, even the youngest children can experience the beauty and wisdom.

Presents the story of Max's adventures when he sails away to the land where the wild things are. This book is the winner of the Caldecott Medal for the Most Distinguished Picture Book of the Year, 1964.

BAMB Beautiful Book Award 2017 Hay Festival Book of the Year THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER 'My top book of the year' Susan Hill, Spectator 'Gorgeous to look at and to read. Give it to a child to bring back the magic of language and its scope' Jeanette Winterson, Guardian 'The most beautiful and thought provoking book I've read this year' Frank Cottrell Boyce, Observer From bestselling Landmarks author Robert Macfarlane and acclaimed artist & author Jackie Morris All over the country, there are words disappearing from children's lives. These are the words of the natural world Dandelion, Otter, Bramble and Acorn, all gone. The rich landscape of wild imagination and wild play is rapidly fading from our children's minds.

This funny and exciting Elmer adventure is sure to please children over and over again. Elmer is playing hide and seek with Bird, but it's not as easy as it looks. Children will have great fun playing along with everyone's favourite patchwork elephant in this inventive hole-in-the-page adventure.

Four stories, originally published separately, that follow the activities of the Brambly Hedge community of field mice through the four seasons, introduced by a 20 page "conversation" with the author about the origins and developments of the stories.

Kenny sudddenly realises that the very next sleepover is the tenth one and what better reason for a celebration. The girls plan a special anniversary party with food and games at midnight.

It's Grandma's birthday, and Max wants to make her an icky, worm-infested cake. But Ruby says, "No, Max. We are going to make Grandma an angel surprise cake, with raspberry-fluff icing." Will Max let his bossy older sister keep him out of the kitchen? Or will they both become bunnies who bake?

ADVENTURE LIES BEYOND THE CAT FLAP! Meet your favourite duo: MURRAY AND BUN! Murray is a cat. Murray loves snoozing, fluffy blankets, and peace and quiet. Bun is a bun. Bun loves... EVERYTHING! And together they are unstoppable! SOMETIMES Murray’s enchanted cat flap leads to the garden... but mostly it leads to ADVENTURE! And when Murray and Bun travel through the cat flap and find themselves in a land of PIRATES, they're quickly thrown into their biggest adventure yet! Kidnapped by the dread pirate Captain Patch of the feared pirate ship the Lurchin' Urchin, Murray and Bun discover a secret map which leads them to MONSTER ISLAND, where they must find BURIED TREASURE... or be made to walk the plank! Perfect for newly independent readers and fans of Bunny vs Monkey, Dog Man, Adventure Mice and Claude, this funny, exciting, and hugely loveable story – brilliantly illustrated throughout – will delight adventure-lovers young and old.

Celebrate the world of Brambly Hedge with this exquisite slipcased volume containing all eight well-loved, classic picture books plus a special introduction from the author.The mice of Brambly Hedge made their first appearance in 1980 when the four seasonal stories were published. Ever since, readers have loved exploring the miniature world of the hedgerow and meeting the families that live there.In this collection the mice have many adventures, but they always have time for fun and relaxation too. Whatever the season, and whether they are by the sea, in the High Hills, or simply at home by the fire, there is always someone ready to lend a helping hand.Contains 8 complete stories: Spring Story, Summer Story, Autumn Story, Winter Story, Poppy's Babies, Sea Story, The High Hills, The Secret Staircase

Missus Ursula, the Sunday school teacher, takes her Sunday school class on a nature walk to appreciate God's bright and beautiful creation. Includes a sheet of colorful stickers!