Item category 2: Picture books

When Winnie and Wilbur decide to grow vegetables in their garden, they get more than they bargained for - giant beanstalks, colossal cabbages, and an enormous pumpkin perched on the roof! But what can Winnie do with her huge pumpkin when only the shell is left? Prepare to be amazed!

This collection of counting and chanting rhymes have been chosen to support the literacy hour and numeracy hour. They are designed to help young children to learn to count, and to explore and develop an understanding of poetry.

Five hilarious stories from the charming mini-world of bugs. Discover the fly who told a lie and the bug who wanted a hug. Then meet the fleas who wouldn't say please and watch Steve the weevil as he tries, and fails, to be really evil. A locust who just can't focus on everyday tasks completes th...

Lola loves books - but when she finds out that someone has borrowed her favourite book of all, she is naturally distraught. Charlie tries everything to placate her, although nothing seems to work. But when Charlie finds 'Cheetahs and Chimpanzees', Lola decides that this is her new best book.

Lift the flaps to see what the zoo has sent: the perfect pet - in the end!

Dave has a very special soft brown toy called Dogger. Dave is very fond of Dogger and takes him everywhere. Then one day Dogger goes missing - and Dave won't rest until he's found.

One night, Elmer hears the sound of crying. It is Baby Elephant and he can't sleep because he has lost his teddy. Elmer spends the whole of the next day looking for the teddy and eventuallly finds it.

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 ...