New Releases by Catherine Anholt

Too little to go to school, too big to stay at home all day, Anna is off to nursery for the first time. Tom is new too, and together they discover how much fun it can be! Young children and adults alike will enjoy sharing and talking about this much-loved classic picture book, with its delightful and amusing insight into the joys and trepidations of starting nursery.

A reassuring picture book about starting nursery. Anna is a bit worried about starting nursery. She doesn''t want to leave her mummy and she won''t know anyone there ... But soon Anna is having lots of fun, painting, dressing up and playing with new friends! Starting nursery is an exciting but anxious time for every family, and sharing this book together is the perfect way to prepare for the big day. The simple, reassuring story covers meeting the teacher, snack-time, going to the loo, making friends and doing all sorts of fun activities. So your little one will know just what to expect on their first day.

I want a friend but who will I choose? Take a trip around the world, meet children from lots of different places and peep into their lives. This is a delightful story about friendship across nations and cultures, in which one small child visits nine different countries to find a friend - and ends up being friends with ALL the children he meets. Along the way he discovers how children live in other countries and the things they enjoy doing - showing both how their lives are different, and how many of the things children enjoy are the same throughout the world. The countries featured are: USA, Brazil, China, Russia, Kenya, the Netherlands, Sweden, Japan and Morocco

Toddlers will love to carry this shaped board book with them and share the fun of looking to see what''s inside. With everything any young doctor or nurse might need to fix bumps and bruises this first word board book will encourage imaginative play in the very youngest of children.

Toddlers will love to carry this shaped board book with them and share the fun of looking to see what''s inside. With everything any young mechanic, carpenter or builder might need this first word board book will encourage imaginative play in the very youngest of children.

A rhyming book featuring many different babies doing the things that babies love best. Suggested level: junior.

Anna loves dogs. She had china dogs and clockwork dogs, fluffy dogs and bedtime dogs. She has every kind you could think of except . . . a real dog! Young children and adults alike will enjoy sharing and talking about this much-loved classic picture book, with its brilliant evocation of the ups and downs of looking after a new pet.

Billy is not at all sure about starting big school. In fact, he wishes he could stay at home with his mum. But with some gentle encouragement and the help of a new friend, Billy soon discovers that big school can be a lot of fun! Young children and adults alike will enjoy sharing and talking about this much-loved classic picture book, with its delightful and amusing insight into the joys and trepidations of starting school.

Young children and adults alike will love sharing and talking about all the different things that can happen in the day, and all the things that make family life so special.

Everyone''s favourite chimp twins are back in this chunky book for babies. With bold colours, simple words and vibrant pictures, this first book will appeal to babies and toddlers everywhere. An excellent introduction to the award-winning mischievous Chimp and Zee characters.

Everyone''s favourite chimp twins are back in this chunky board book for babies. With bold colours, simple words and vibrant pictures, this first book will appeal to babies and toddlers everywhere. An excellent introduction to the award-winning mischievous Chimp and Zee characters.

It?s a special day in Jungletown! It?s Chimp and Zee?s birthday, and Mumkey is planning a big party. The mischievous twins are going bananas with excitement. But they?re so busy monkeying around, they might be late to their own party! Catherine Anholt?s energetic, eye-catching illustrations capture all the thrills of the happy day -- presents, games, fun, and frolics -- and a huge fold-out birthday surprise supplies a magical ending. The fresh, funny text is perfect for sharing and reading aloud.

Three classic picture books by celebrated author-illustrator team, Catherine and Laurence Anholt. Going to Playgroup explores the fun of starting play group, Harry''s Home looks at Harry''s feelings about staying with his grandfather all by himself for the very first time, and The New Puppy is a witty and insightful depiction of the ups and downs of getting a new pet. These delightful, reassuring stories beautifully capture a child''s everyday emotions and are perfect for sharing at home or in school.

Three classic picture books by celebrated author-illustrator team, Catherine and Laurence Anholt. Going to Playgroup explores the fun of starting play group, Harry''s Home looks at Harry''s feelings about staying with his grandfather all by himself for the very first time, and The New Puppy is a witty and insightful depiction of the ups and downs of getting a new pet. These delightful, reassuring stories beautifully capture a child''s everyday emotions and are perfect for sharing at home or in school.

Hello, mummies, everywhere, do your babies need some care? Or if daddies need a rest, Babysitter Bear is best.

Come to the party and join in the fun! Every spread in this book features a different puzzle. Lift the flap to see if you guessed the answer, and then act out the answer yourself. This interactive book is designed for preschool children to read with their parents.

Sophie waits eagerly for the arrival of the new baby, but when her brother is born, she finds that her own role in the family has changed.

Whether they''re smooth, hairy, cute or scary, this book is packed with everything to do with little children Likes and loves, feelings, favourite activities and even families are all explored here with perception and in sing-along rhyming couplets.

What''s all the noise about? Chimp and Zee, of course! Fresh from an exciting adventure all around Jungletown, these two rascally characters are now featured in a pair of sturdy board books for the very young. Bright, bold colors set off the antics of this dynamic duo, while the simple, rhythmic text is sure to elicit an enthusiastic response from toddlers.

Following on from the irresistible Chimp and Zee are two fantastically colourful and energetic interactive board books for very young readers. Chimp and Zee''s Noisy Book Ha, ha, ha Hee, hee, hee. Make a noise with Chimp and Zee. Woof, clang crash, bang Roar like a lion and snip snap like a crocodile, even nee naw like a fire engine with Chimp and Zee, the noisiest, most loveable twins in Jungletown.

Following on from the irresistible Chimp and Zee are two fantastically colourful and energetic interactive board books for very young readers. Monkey About With Chimp and Zee Ha, ha, ha Hee, hee, hee. Do these things with Chimp and Zee. Touch the book, lick the book, even kiss the book Children will love monkeying about with Chimp and Zee in this brilliantly simple and fun board book.

The lively tale of a girl who thinks books are boring - until one day her baby brother disappears into one Jack loves books; his sister thinks they are dull. She wants a real adventure - and that''s exactly what she gets when Jack crawls inside his book and she has to chase after him Tumbling down hills with pails of water, leaping nimbly over candlesticks, Jack and his sister are right inside the many traditional tales and popular nursery-rhymes involving a character called Jack. But will they manage to finish the book before the Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum giant catches them?

Two mischievous monkeys are separated from their mother while shopping for bananas, but remarkably end up back home.

Little Cub is a copy cub - he can''t help it, he just wants to be big and grown up like Big Golden Lion and all his furry friends. He can tickle like Tiny Mouse and hug like Giggly Gorilla, but he has a problem when he tries to copy Round Brown Owl.

First Words is one of a series of chunky board books full of appealing images of familiar objects - clothes and toys and baby things - accompanied by simple words.

When Little Cub is born, Big Golden Lion can''t stop kissing him. And it''s not just Big Golden Lion who wants to kiss Little Cub - everyone who passes by wants to join in. But when Mean Green Hungry Crocodile comes along Little Cub isn''t sure that he wants a snappy crocodile kiss.