Item category 1: Picture book

Miles is a difficult dog who loves to ride in his motor car. He's growing older, but a new challenge awaits when he takes to the skies. A picture book of beauty, infinite possibility, and love, which explores loss and grief in subtle and comforting ways.

Alba the fish has spent her entire life collecting precious objects that drift down to the ocean floor. From delicate shells to brightly coloured coral, each year on her birthday she gathers one more precious item. But over the years, Alba notices her collection is losing its sparkle and that the...

Albert is not a little puppy any more, Albert is a big dog! But when his baby brother Henry comes along, something very strange happens - he starts to feel small. Discover how Albert learns to feel big again in this adorable tale about new siblings, from the award-winning author of 'Hug'.

Heavy rain has drenched the garden and the lawn is waterlogged. The garden's annual sports day is in jeopardy! Can Albert come up with a plan to save the day? He and his friends make a splash and learn it's not always winning that's important.

A new garden pond proves fascinating for Albert. Especially when he befriends an unusual underwater creature. But one day, his new friend vanishes and Albert is sad. He keeps checking to see if they have returned. His other garden chums do their best to cheer him up. But there is no sign - right ...

On a stormy day, Albert seeks shelter in the garden shed. Unfortunately the door slams shut behind Albert, trapping him inside. Can his garden chums work out a way to save their tortoise friend? Wall-climbing snails, net-spinning spiders and a good deal of teamwork are needed for the mission.

Pet tortoise Albert is having a bad day. His sleep is disturbed by the wind in the trees and then, as he goes to tuck into his food, the wind blows it away. Can the other garden creatures rally round and help Albert retrieve his meal? And will Albert be able to thank them all properly?

Pet tortoise Albert often wonders about life outside his garden home. Where do his flying friends go when they disappear beyond the fences, gates and walls that keep Albert safe? A chance to explore takes Albert on an adventure he'll never forget, encountering first-hand the highs and lows of the...

This is the story of Albert Le Blanc. (He's from France, so that's 'Al-bear Le Blonk'). When Albert Le Blanc arrives in Mr Jolly's toy shop, the other toys think he is the saddest-looking bear they have ever seen. But then, Jack-in-a-box has an idea that might just put a smile on Albert's face.

Pet tortoise Albert is on his biggest adventure yet. He must tackle giant dinosaurs and a fiery volcano. Then, back in the garden, he's called on to help his little friends with a big problem of their own.