New Releases by Benji Davies

NOVELTY book. May contain moving parts or other interactive features. A large-format Bizzy Bear book full of building fun to interact with!

The stunning bestseller by Benji Davies, winner of the inaugural Oscar''s First Book Prize. Noi and his father live in a house by the sea, his father works hard as a fisherman and Noi often has only their six cats for company. So when, one day, he finds a baby whale washed up on the beach after a storm, Noi is excited and takes it home to care for it. He tries to keep his new friend a secret, but there''s only so long you can keep a whale in the bath without your dad finding out. Noi is eventually persuaded that the whale has to go back to the sea where it belongs. For Noi, even though he can''t keep it, the arrival of the whale changes his life for the better - the perfect gift from one friend to another. ''A future classic and a must have for the discerning picture book fan'' The Booksniffer ''The Storm Whale is an evocative portrayal of a child''s need for friendship, told through the sparest of text and imagery in this beautiful picture book'' The ReadingZone ''The Storm Whale is one of those rare picture books that evokes loneliness with such fragility, and that conveys such feeling and beauty that it cannot fail to move its readers… an absolute gem, do not miss out'' Library Mice ''I have to admit that I was fighting back tears by the end. It''s just so incredibly sweet and really pulls the heart strings!'' Being Mrs C ''Charming and engaging this book gives lots of scope for child to adult discussion about feeling lonely and saying goodbye to something loved'' Love All Blogs ''Poignant, sensitive and understated […] this is a not to be missed tale where the narrative thrust and emotional span transcends the simplicity of its words'' Droplets of Ink Other books from the World of the Storm Whale: The Storm Whale in Winter Grandma Bird *NEW* The Great Storm Whale Also by Benji Davies: Grandad''s Island On Sudden Hill, written by Linda Sarah When the Dragons Came, written by Naomi Kefford and Lynne Moore Jump on Board the Animal Train, written by Naomi Kefford and Lynne Moore

Bizzy Bear''s off on holiday, but he has to take a taxi, then a train, then a plane before he arrives at the beach and can set sail on his boat. Another fun little slider book - perfect for vehicle-mad toddlers everywhere!

"Bizzy Bear is off on an exciting adventure to a desert island! Join the fun in this sturdy book with sliders and tabs to push and pull."--P. [4] of cover.

Bizzy Bear lends a hand at the fire station and helps put a fire out.

A fun board book featuring a busy little bear riding different types of transport. Features lots of chunk sliding mechanisms for little hands to play with.

A fun board book that introduces farm animals to toddlers with lots of tabs to pull and flaps to open

A fun board book featuring a busy little bear enjoying work on a construction site. Features lots of chunk sliding mechanisms for little hands to play with.

Peep into a world of wonder with a fantastic pop-up surprise! Open up this amazing, intricate book and discover secrets and surprises as you peer behind the hidden flaps of the beautiful flower. Can you work out what all the creatures are busy getting ready for as they paint signs, make hats, bake cakes, and blow up balloons? Join the busy bees, butterflies, spiders, and grasshoppers for a festival of fun!

Helps to discover secrets and surprises as you peer behind the hidden flaps of the beautiful toadstool. This title includes busy ants, ladybirds, beetles and caterpillars for a very exciting day.