A mother kangaroo and various woodland animals coach her Joey as she attempts her first jump.

“Much to point and giggle at…Be ready for some rousing read-alouds!” —Kirkus Reviews Xavier follows a bouncing ball on an onomatopoeia-filled alphabet adventure in this quirky new picture book from Tim McCanna! A great, big AH-CHOO! sends a Xavier’s bouncy ball flying! With a BOP! BIFF! BOOM! it sails out the window. Then a CLASH CLANK! DINK! DONK! That ball is loooooong gone. Will Xavier get it back? Follow the letters of the alphabet as the ball bounces and wreaks havoc through the city and find out!

A classic Dr. Seuss story about a boy who’s a little different—now available in a larger size! Based on the 1951 Academy Award–winning animated cartoon written by Dr. Seuss, this sturdy hardcover edition of Gerald McBoing Boing—with vintage graphic-style illustrations by Mel Crawford—is now available in the same size as other large Seuss classics! Gerald is a small boy who speaks in BIG sounds instead of words. (Think “HONK!” “BOING BOING!” and “CLANG CLANG CLANG!”) Unhappy at home and in school, he feels alone in the world until he is discovered by the owner of a radio station in search of sound effects! An ideal choice for celebrating the quirks that make each of us unique, Gerald is a funny and lively read-aloud, perfect for sparking discussion. It’s a great gift for birthdays, holidays, and happy occasions of all kinds!

A big book of Florian verse, now in paperback

Based on the Academy Award-Winning motion picture.

The Pasta Kidz and Pasta Petz Adventures introduce a brand new magical Pastaworld with different Pasta languages! Pasta musical instruments! Plus the Pasta Petz in their very own Pastamobile! Always at hand to help the Kidz and much, much more! All the Pasta kidz have their own unique personalities, and the differences in both appearance and language do not matter. Friendship is the most important thing as they encounter fantastical Beings and Beasties. The Pasta Kidz and Petz invite you into their world. Every Pasta Kidz and Petz story is vividly illustrated by Julian Bray, and contains a moral/educational message that will both inform and entertain young readers

Doug and Trevor are best friends who love playing in the garden. But one day Doug gets dug up! Stuck at the top of a tower block can Doug find his way back to his friend or will he be trapped forever? Praise for Barry the Fish with Fingers: 'One of the best covers and titles this year complete with sparkly orange foil.' The Bookseller 'A funny tale that [...] ends with the moral that everyone has special talents that makes them unique.' Junior 'This is rather fishy fun.' Families Magazine Praise for Norman the Slug with the Silly Shell: 'With similarly bold illustration, eye-catching cover and simple text [as Barry the Fish with Fingers] this has the potential to be another hit.' The Bookseller 'Lovely glittery illustrations and simple text make this a must for pre-schoolers.' The Daily Mail 'A fantastically bold and fun picture book that will teach children the importance of accepting who you are.' Junior News and Mail Praise for No-Bot the Robot with No Bottom: 'Silly, funny, and very enjoyable to read!' The Bookbag 'Fabulously funny and wonderfully warm.' Liverpool Echo 'Guarantees lots of giggles - from children and adults!' Parents in Touch 'Fans of Barry, Norman and Keith will absolutely adore this new wonderfully eccentric new character.' Mumsnet