Best Selling Books by Axel Scheffler

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.

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

"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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

h3strongThe classic, well-loved story of The Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf, masterfully brought to life by Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo and Zog.

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."

Classic, much-loved stories masterfully brought to life by Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo and Zog. A gorgeous gift book of classic fairy tales, beautifully illustrated by bestselling and award-winning illustrator, Axel Scheffler. Featuring: Goldiocks and the Three Bears The Three Little Pigs The Hare and the Hedgehog Puss in Boots Nursery Rhymes all bound into one must-have collection. Gorgeous gift book illustrated by mega talent, Axel Scheffler Includes classic stories and rhymes that children will love! The perfect first book for any child''s library!

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.

''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.

What do you get when you cross a goat with a turkey? Why, a gurkey, of course! What about a pig with a sheep? Well, that would be a peep, naturally! With its sturdy, split pages and spiral binding, 121 possible combinations, silly names and animal noises to make you giggle, this hilarious rhyming flip-flap book in a fun format is perfect for pre-schoolers.