New Releases by Smriti Prasadam

The perfect board book for all little pirates!

"Toujours là pour toi", une promesse tellement rassurante pour les tout-petits. Lorsque tu as peur, je suis là pour toi... Lorsque tu es triste, je suis là pour toi... Mais je suis là aussi près de toi, lorsque tu dors, pour veiller sur toi... Et lorsque tu pars à l''aventure, je t''accompagne avec joie !

I love you in the dazzling sun, When everything we do seems fun. But when you have to shout and yell, I love you at those times as well. This delightfully tender, heartfelt picture book follows the passage of the seasons, and the ups and downs of daily life, showing that love will always shine through, whatever the weather! Smriti Prasadam-Halls, a bestselling author, and Alison Friend, a critically acclaimed illustrator, are an exciting new picture-book pairing. Read more about Smriti Prasadam-Halls at smriti.co.uk and about Alison Friend at afriendillustration.com

Every day has its ups and downs Sometimes you giggle, sometimes you frown. But the thing to remember, the secret, is this . . . Everything feels better with the help of a KISS. If you''ve scraped your knee, or fallen out with your best friend, a kiss can make everything better. And kisses aren''t just for children, they''re for grown-ups too. So the next time you see someone you love feeling down in the dumps, just remember: a kiss is the very best gift of all! A tender expression of love, Kiss It Better is the perfect gift. Great for fans of Guess How Much I Love You.

Alex le T-Rex pousse de terribles grondements, et quand il montre les dents... c''est terrifiant ! Pourtant, ses amis se moquent de lui. Car au lieu d''engloutir des montagnes de steaks, Alex se régale de gâteaux à la carotte et de pastèque ! Un jour, excédé des railleries de son entourage, Alex décide de partir vivre avec les dinos qui lui ressemblent, les herbivores. Mais ce n''est pas si facile ! Et sa famille lui manque...

If I were a princess, I''d know how to behave. I''d make a royal curtsy and give a royal wave. Be a princess for the day and do all the things that princesses love to do, like riding in your royal carriage and wearing a sparkly crown. With chunky novelties, and lots of fun things to spot, children will love pulling tabs, lifting flaps and moving sliders in this brand-new series of board books that are the perfect size for little hands.

One child can do everything - read a book, ride a bike and go high on the swing, but another child can''t. One child can play, but two can''t (as the first child refuses to let the other join in). But when the first child finds something difficult (they''re afraid of swimming), and sees two children playing together on a see-saw, they realise that it''s more fun to play together and help each other.

From the team behind the bestselling I Love You Night and Day comes another beautifully illustrated board book about unconditional love--perfect for baby showers, Mother''s Day, Valentine''s Day, and love all year round! When you love someone, you stand by them no matter what happens. In good times . . . When you’re excited, the world joins with you, You bounce all about--look, I’m bouncing, too! In bad times . . . When you are sad and troubled with fears, I hold you close and dry all your tears. And all the times in between. When you are high and when you are low, I’ll be holding your hand . . . and I’ll never let go. Share this beautiful celebration of unconditional love with someone special in your life.

After finding two abandoned presents, Santa Baby and Roo embark on a race against time to deliver the gifts. But as they speed across the skies, they come across a few ... distractions. Well, Santa''s job isn''t as easy as it looks! And after a slight mis-hap involving their sleigh and a chimney, Santa Baby realises just how much he needs his dad. Luckily, Santa is just two jingles away, and the journey back home is the most magical of all ... ... Roo and Santa baby felt a tingling in their toes, they held their breath and gave a squeak as up, up, up they rose. Then suddenly they took a dive and with one great big swoop ... Roo and Santa Baby did a GIANT LOOP-THE-LOOP!

Woo hoo hoots the owl--but who is he woo-ing to? To the animals, to the town, to the sun, to the moon, to the child going to sleep. To YOU! Children can fly with little owl through his busy day in this irresistible, charmingly illustrated bedtime book. Filled with catchy, rhythmic rhyme, it''s the perfect read-aloud.

A little owl says good night in his own special way to creatures and places at bedtime.

Reginald is a perfectly normal T-rex. He stomps around the jungle. He has a fierce and mighty roar. He gnashes his big, scary teeth. There’s just one thing that sets him apart... he’s a vegetarian! After the other T-rexes are mean to him – calling him ''T-Veg'' and saying he''s not a proper T-rex, Reg sets out to live life as a herbivore. But when his friends and family get into trouble, Reg is called upon to save the day... This lively, kaleidoscopic tale of a dinosaur who dares to be different shows the youngest prehistoric animal lovers that the best thing in the world is being happy being yourself.

I''m a giant monster, with sharp, sharp claws. I''ve got big, spiky teeth and loud, loud roars. Which is why I say, to everyone I meet . . . CALL ME SCARY . . . DON''T CALL ME SWEET! Everyone thinks that little monsters are cute and cuddly, but this monster''s grumpy and grouchy. Honest! He does REAL monster stuff, like stomping around and eating squishy, squelchy food like bug eye stew. He''s brave, too - he''s not scared of ANYTHING. Not even big, hairy ogres . . . . . . Wait, is that a big, hairy ogre? HELP! Brilliantly read by Lenny Henry. Please note that audio is not supported by all devices, please consult your user manual for confirmation.

From Smriti Prasadam-Halls and Tom McLaughlin, the creator of The Accidental Prime Minister, comes My Alien and Me. Children will laugh out loud at this funny and touching picture book that presents humans as aliens and delivers important messages about seeing past differences.

It''s Halloween and there are pumpkins everywhere! Follow the adventures of four little trick-or treaters as they make their way to their towns pumpkin parade.

A message of unconditional love through the seasons is wrapped in a warm and exuberant board book--perfect for baby showers, Mother''s Day, Valentine''s Day, and love all year round! I love you strong, I love you small, Together, we have it all. I love you wild, I love you loud, I shout it out and I feel proud. When you love someone, you want the whole world to know. Through good times and bad, rain or shine, love is unconditional. Share this beautiful board book for story time, bedtime, or anytime--with someone you love!

All is quiet and calm on Noah''s Ark... until Major Trump''s pants disappear! Where can they be? There must be an an UNDERPANTS SNATCHER on board! Can Major Trump and Noah solve the missing pants mystery? ''Hilarious... this cheeky storyline will give rise to plenty of giggles and the fun, rhyming text flows elegantly.'' Junior

A charming introduction to ten beautiful little bugs, featuring high contrast black-and-white illustrations. A glittering burst of colored foil brings a vivid splash of color to every page. With first words to join in with, this stunning book will captivate sparkly little babies everywhere! Babies and toddlers will love to meet the adorable bugs in this engaging book! Little hands can turn the sturdy board pages to meet a host of cute characters, including a ladybug, a caterpillar, a bee, a grasshopper, a dragonfly, a snail, and more. Simple text introduces readers to a handful of first words, while the bold artwork features each bug in its natural environment. Rounded corners, high-contrast black-and-white illustrations, and a glittering burst of colored foil on every page make this an ideal choice for the youngest learners.

A charming introduction to ten of baby''s best-loved animals, featuring high contrast black-and-white illustrations. A glittering burst of colored foil brings a vivid splash of color to every page. With first words to join in with, this stunning book will captivate sparkly little babies everywhere! Babies and toddlers will love to meet the adorable animals in this engaging book! Little hands can turn the sturdy board pages to meet a host of cute characters, including a panda, a cow, a tiger, a zebra, a giraffe, a penguin, and more. Simple text introduces readers to a handful of first words, while the bold artwork features each animal in its natural environment. Rounded corners, high-contrast black-and-white illustrations, and a glittering burst of colored foil on every page make this an ideal choice for the youngest learners.

Pencils at the ready! Let your imagination run wild!With so many doodles to create and complete, children will be kept busy for hours! Packed with lots of spooky doodles, from putting spiders in a web, to drawing creatures in a cave, to deciding what''s cooking in the witch''s cauldron, there''s plenty of fun to be had. No drawing skills are required, all it takes is a bit of imagination and a pencil!