New Releases by Emma Chichester Clark

How the friendship of a lifetime began The ninth title in this hugely popular series featuring Lily and her loveable soft toy. When Lily gets a new baby brother, she soon discovers that it s not easy learning new things and helping to look after someone so small. But then Grandma brings her a very special surprise; someone who also needs to be cared for Blue Kangaroo And from the moment that Lily and Blue Kangaroo meet it is love "

From the blog Plumdog, recording a year''s worth of activities by Plum with illustrations by Emma Chichester Clark.

An exquisite new picture book from renowned illustrator, Emma Chichester Clark, creator of Blue Kangaroo. A magical story of friendship to power the imagination and encourage children (and bears!) towards a lifelong love of reading.

This is a read-along edition with audio synced to the text, performed by Emilia Fox. Join best friends Melrose and Croc for a day of sunshine and laughter beside the sea! This glowing picture book from the creator of the Blue Kangaroo series is perfect for sharing with little children making friends.

Lily and Blue Kangaroo – a friendship forever! The eighth title in this hugely popular series featuring Lily and her loveable soft toy sees the inseparable duo starting at a new school with surprising results.

Hurry on down to Wagtail Town, the home of all kinds of adorable dogs. And with so many wonderful, four-legged friends, family members and neighbours gathered together, there is always plenty of time for fun, excitement and adventure. No wonder all tails wag in Wagtail Town!

Retelling of the classic in which a little girl falls down a rabbit hole and discovers a world of nonsensical and amusing characters.

Delightful children''s picture storybooks in premium silver format! Each classic picture book is stunningly presented in hardcover with a silver foil highlight on the spine, rounded corners and a special place-holder ribbon. Children will love to explore the enchanting tales from award-winning authors, and parents will love the great value price!

The third book about gorgeous toddler bear, Humber, and his family. From the highly-regarded creator of Blue Kangaroo and Melrose and Croc. Humber likes his little sister Plum - but not all the time, especially when she takes his things. "It''s not fair!" he tells Mum, but when he takes matters into his own hands, Humber goes a ittle bit too far... Humber and Plum''s world is immediately engaging - funny and poignant - full of joy and tantrums, but above all, completely familiar to young toddlers and their parents.

Alexis le petit garçon et Gipsy le petit écureuil sont amis depuis le premier jour. Jusqu''à l''arrivée de Pussy la petite chatte... Une histoire joyeuse qui montre que l''amitié est plus forte que la jalousie

David Alexander, lives with his wife, Evelyn, in Andulucia, Spain. They have two children. After training as a dancer and choreographer in London, David taught in schools, colleges and universities. Yoga training began in Ireland with the Wheel of Yoga organisation. After retiring from dancing he gave classes in dance in a community arts centre for many years. In his fifties he worked in Northern Ireland in the anti-sectarian movement, work which led him to train in psychotherapy. In his spare time he plays classical guitar.

Melrose and Croc return in style in this beautiful picture book adventure, all about being the very best of friends. From the creator of the Blue Kangaroo series, these adorable characters will soon be your best friends too Melrose and Croc are the best of friends. They love all the things about each other that make them who they are. So when Melrose or Croc feels that nothing they do is good enough, they always know how to cheer each other up it s easy: they remind one another of ALL the different things that make them special unique and totally loveable The universal theme of friendship and understanding is sure to touch every heart, as Melrose and Croc show how to love others and also yourself."

The second book about gorgeous toddler bear, Humber, and his family. From the highly-regarded creator of Blue Kangaroo and Melrose and Croc. When Humber''s mum returns home from hospital, she has a little surprise for him... a baby sister, Plum Mum''s very busy taking care of the baby and she doesn''t seem to have quite as much time for Humber as she used to. Can he think of a way to regain her full attention? Emma Chichester Clark''s exquisite illustrations and wonderfully acute observations evoke a captivating world that both young children and their parents will instantly recognise.

When three bears go for a family stroll while their porridge cools, naughty Goldilocks sees her chance to sneak into their house and play amongst the bears'' things. Emma Chichester-Clark brings a new humour and warmth to the beloved story of naughty Goldilocks.

Gorgeous new bear character from the highly-regarded creator of Blue Kangaroo and Melrose and Croc. The first book in a wonderful new series exploring the experiences of the very young through the eyes of the irrepressibly endearing Humber the bear. Humber''s mum is the centre of his world and he loves doing so many different things with her. But one day Humber''s mum is busy and doesn''t have time for him, so Humber decides he can be busy too! Emma Chichester Clark''s exquisite illustrations and wonderfully acute observations evoke a captivating world that both young children and their parents will instantly recognise.

Melrose has planned a wonderful birthday for his best friend, Croc: a vacation at a villa right by the ocean! Melrose wants everything to be perfect, especially the gift, so he decides to take a boat out on the sea to catch Croc a birthday fish. But when a blustery storm rolls in, Melrose is in danger. It''s up to his loyal friend Croc to come to the rescue—but can he get there in time?

Minty wonders if her new toy bear Tink is really real? But before she can keep him she must rescue him from her baby brother. Suggested level: junior.

A daring rescue, a hero''s return and a wonderful celebration give Croc his most exciting birthday ever.

When Melrose loses his smile, he worries that he won''t be able to find it again. But Little Green Croc takes him to the countryside, and, after running fast, hopping over a stream, chasing a squirrel up a tree, smelling a flower, and runing backwards up the hill, sure enough, his smile returns! This heartwarming tale emphasizes the power of friendship.

When Mr. Zooty, a cat, meets the kind but poor Taylor family, he decides to grant them each a wish.

Join best friends Melrose and Croc for a day of sunshine and laughter beside the sea Little Green Croc is in a bad mood, but Melrose knows that a guessing game and a trip to the seaside will soon have his favorite friend smiling again. This charming picture book is full of sunshine, brightly capturing the warmth of true friendship and highlighting the importance of looking after one another in new situations. Sometimes life seems very dull, but what a difference a bucket and ball, sand and sea, and, most important of all, a very best friend can make.

Bébélune s''échappe de son univers tout blanc et fonce vers la terre à la recherche des couleurs. Grâce à Lise, il découvrira un monde multicolore. Une histoire d''amitié et un clin d''oeil à ce que l''art, le dessin, la couleur apportent à la vie.

Parfois, la vie paraît un peu sombre... Mais un seau, un ballon, le sable, la mer et, par dessus-tout, un ami font toute la différence !

A chance meeting turns to friendship for a lonely crocodile and a companionless golden retriever who both arrive in the city at Christmas time.

A beautifully illustrated collection of stories with a cat theme. The collection includes a retelling of the classic "Puss in Boots;" the story "The White Cat," about the mysterious resident of a sumptuous castle, stumbled upon by a young prince in search of the perfect bride; and "Old Mr Pussycat," the story of a wise old pussycat who helps a warm-hearted little girl in trouble. The stories are vibrantly illustrated, breathing new life into these classic children''s tales.

A sweetly told tale about the friendship between a boy named Will and a squirrel named Squill. They do just about everything together until Will''s parents surprise him with a kitten, and she becomes Will''s new playmate, leaving Squill to feel lonely and left out. However, the boy soon discovers that Kitty likes to sleep most of the day and doesnt appreciate his favorite games. Will and Squill reunite, and the child realizes that old friends should not be abandoned for new ones.

Poor Rat! No one wants to be his friend. But when the other animals see how sad he is, they all try to make him feel better. This gentle rhyming story is written and illustrated by Emma Chichester Clark. - Red / Band 2B - A rhyming story - Text type - Fiction - The focus phonemes in this book are qu, th (them) and ch. Other phonemes practised are sh, th (thin), ng, ee, z, w, oo (look), ie (lie) and y. - A story plan on the final spread allows children the opportunity to recap and discuss the story. - This story is paired with the non-fiction recount on a similar theme: Red 2B Feelings by Monica Hughes.