Item category 2: Picture books

Dave the dog wants to dance, but the wise pooches at the park bark in shock. 'Stick to digging holes, chasing cats and chewing footballs. Stick to fetching sticks!' Dave leaves with his tail between his legs. But will he let their words stop him? Or maybe, just maybe, he can convince them to chan...

Eva has moved to a new street in a new town, and everything feels strange and different. Eva doesn't mind being alone because she already has a very special friend - Spark, her dragon. But perhaps Spark would like a dragon friend to play with? So Eva makes a special wish for a Hanukkah miracle.

It's Christmas Eve, but Santa is nowhere to be seen. Luckily, Sir Wayne and Dragon are happy to step in. They know all Santa's moves - they're terrific with tinsel, their wrapping is rocking and just look how much stuff they can fit in a stocking! But that's not all. They've got another trick up ...

It's Christmas Eve but all is not well in Santa's workshop - the toy-building elves are exhausted, the gift-wrappers are tangled in tape and the reindeer-wranglers are ready to strike! Will Christmas be cancelled, or can one elf's quick thinking and festive spirit save the day?

Horace the hippo and his sister Hope love going to the lake every day with their granny. But the long walk has become a little too long for Granny. So Horace and Hope make a plan to bring the lake to her instead. But little Horace can't carry as much water as his sister, and he always comes back ...

Two houses stand side by side: one is home to a dog, the other to a young girl. Though a fence divides them, girl and dog build a sweet and sturdy friendship rooted in make-believe - and are lonely no more. Paired with moving illustrations and based on a true story, this endearing tale testifies ...

Bluey and Bingo are told a real-life fairy tale by Dad. There's a mean brother who ends up good, a curse and a princess! Enjoy the magic of a real-life fairytale with Bluey and Bingo.

There are many different types of family, they can be big or small. Learn about the people who make a family and how they look after each other and have fun. With very low level text, these books are simple introductions to how children can look after themselves and their physical and mental heal...

Fergal's friend Elspeth is coming to stay, and he is very excited - but there's a problem. He hasn't been able to see her in such a long time, so what if it's not the same? When he thinks about Elspeth's visit, his face feels hot, he can't keep still and he keeps needing the toilet. But there's o...

All is not well at Bumble's Big Circus. The stars of the show, three fabulous fleas on their flying trapeze, have let fame go to their heads and now they never say please. Will these three puffed-up fleas ever learn their manners!