Best Selling Books by Axel Scheffler

A sturdy board book edition of the bestselling picture book by the award-winning creators of THE GRUFFALO.

As Posy is baking cupcakes one rainy day, a big furry hand taps on her window, then a growl and a knock bring her to her door, where a scary--but somewhat familiar--monster waits.

"Little ones will love pulling out the sliders, jiggling the animals and making all the noises in this fun farm book with a delightful rhyme"--Back cover.

After a fun-filled day of collecting shells and digging in the sand at the beach, things get complicated by the arrival of a new friend who tests the bond between Pip and Posy.

The brand new Gruffalo picture book from Julia Donaldson and Axel SchefflerThe Gruffalo said to his daughter one day, "Your Gruffalo Granny is coming to stay."Return to the deep dark wood with the first new Gruffalo story in over 20 years, and meet Gruffalo Granny as she visits the Gruffalo family. This fresh and exciting new Gruffalo adventure features the return of much-loved characters and is destined to become a classic.Get your claws on this brand new Gruffalo story first - pre-order now!Julia Donaldson said "I really hope that children - and adults too - will enjoy the new story, as I know what a wonderful experience shared reading can be. I was delighted when Axel came on board, and am even more so now that I''ve seen the brilliant sketches he''s already done for the new book."Axel Scheffler said ". . . One day out of the blue there came a wonderfully clever and inspired new text by Julia. How does she do this? Could I decline? Of course not! As I have had to draw the odd Gruffalo and his daughter over the last 20 years, I''m not completely out of practice."

As Posy is baking cupcakes one rainy day, a big furry hand taps on her window, then a growl and a knock bring her to her door, where a scary--but somewhat familiar--monster waits.

This engaging new Pip and Posy picture book features richly-detailed scenes, a conversational, friendly text and Axel Scheffler''s characteristic touches of humour. The ''Can you find these things?'' panel along the bottom of each page adds an ''I-spy'' game element for extra fun - an ideal book for parent and child to share.

When Posy goes to stay at Pip''s house they have lots of fun together before bedtime. But just as they switch out the light, disaster strikes: Posy realises that she has forgotten her favourite frog toy. Desperate to help his distraught friend, Pip offers Posy a range of different toys to substitute for her frog, including his own favourite frog money box. But none of them will do, ''that''s the wrong frog '' Posy wails. It is only when Pip gives Posy his own, very favourite, pig toy that Posy is comforted and that the friends can get a good night''s sleep, at last.

Little readers will adore flipping Axel Scheffler''s animals again and again to see what crazy creatures they can create - and to find out what strange noises they make too!

Pip and Posy are friends (most of the time!) in this series about the dramas of toddler life created by Axel Scheffler, whose books, including the modern classic, The Gruffalo - which has sold more than two million copies world-wide - have been translated into 29 languages. This is a board book edition.

Join Mother Goose and her three little goslings as they enjoy over fifty classic nursery rhymes, traditional lullabies and favourite action songs, beautifully illustrated in full colour by the award-winning Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo. The rhymes are linked together by enchanting original stories about Mother Goose and her goslings as they learn to waddle, swim and more, giving a unique and fresh twist to these traditional favourites. From Humpty Dumpty to Jack and Jill, and from Baa Baa Black Sheep to Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, there''s something for everyone in this beautiful collection.

The classic, well-loved story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, masterfully brought to life by Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo and Zog. /h3/strong

''Such an animal is difficult to tame and always likely, when suddenly alarmed, to give our finger a nasty nip with its teeth'' While dipping into The Children''s Encyclopaedia of 1910, Axel Scheffler came across a small but indispensible guide to procuring and caring for your pet squirrel. Intrigued by the unlikely notion of a child attempting to keep so wild an animal, Axel created a series of delightful, beautifully finished illustrations to accompany the text.

In Pip and Posy and the Super Scooter, Posy snatches Pip''s scooter and tries to ride it, but she falls off and hurts her knee. Though Pip was very cross, he comes running to help her. Posy says sorry, and Pip forgives her before they build a sandcastle in the sandpit where it''s nice and soft. Pip and Posy are typical toddlers: they are best friends and they have fun...but sometimes, just like any other toddler, they get cross and sad, so sometimes it takes friendship, sharing and understanding - and a cuddle - to make things better.

Pip and Posy disagree about whether to build a snowrabbit or snowmouse.

Pip is really proud of his big balloon! But when he accidentally lets it go and it pops, he is very, very sad. Luckily, Posy has a clever idea and soon Pip is smiling again! A charming story for anyone who loves balloons and bubbles.