Books to be published in February 2012

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It’s bedtime for Little Brown Bunny. So Mummy reads him a bedtime story. Then another…then another… “Just one more!” cries Little Brown Bunny. But there are no stories left! Then Little Brown Bunny has a wonderful idea…

• With a wonderful colour-in storybook, this is the perfect book for all little ones who never want story time to end!
• Written by Tracey Corderoy, author of OH DYLAN! and THE LITTLE WHITE OWL
• Soft, charming illustrations from Alison Edgson, illustrator of YUCK! THAT’S NOT A MONSTER!, winner of the Red House Children’s Book Awards 2011

Newly released as a paperback

Little Daisy Rabbit loves the woolly hat that her Granny made for her. Mummy says spring is coming, and soon it’ll be far too hot for woolly hats, but Daisy is determined. Who needs spring? She’s going to wear her favourite hat forever!

• A delightful story with a gentle message to reassure little ones
• Beautiful, soft illustrations from Gavin Scott and soft-to-touch flocking on Daisy’s hat throughout
• Written by M Christina Butler, author of best-selling Little Hedeghog books ONE SNOWY NIGHT, ONE WINTER’S DAY and ONE RAINY DAY

Ages 4-7
280 x 260mm
32pp
PB
978 1 84895 145 7
£6.99

Newly released as a paperback

One day, Mr Rabbit finds a smooth, speckly, perfect thing in the woods, and takes it back to his neat, tidy burrow. But this perfect thing is not quite what he thinks… Suddenly, CRACK! Out hatches an icky, sticky duckling! Mr Rabbit does not want something icky and sticky in his lovely burrow, but the little duckling has other idea…

• A heart-warming tale about acceptance and understanding
• Beautiful pictures from best-selling illustrator, Tim Warnes
• Written by the author of award-winning picture books SMELLY PETER – THE GREAT PEA EATER and THE LAMB WHO CAME FOR DINNER

Newly released as a paperback & audio CD

The Very Greedy bee won't share his nectar with anyone. While all the other bees work hard, the Greedy Bee spends all day guzzling pollen and gobbling nectar. SLURP! SLURP! BURP! But then one day the very greedy bee eats just a bit too much…

• New audio format of a best-selling Little Tiger Press story, to be enjoyed time and time again
• Perfect for helping children improve their reading skills
• Read by Justin Fletcher and Sophie Thompson

Newly released as a paperback & audio CD

Peter is different – he only ever eats peas. And they make him rather smelly! Then one day he turns completely green. His school mates laugh at him but he is spotted by some aliens from outer space, who think he looks wonderful! So they whisk him away to make him their king…

This hilarious picture book, with a lively rhyming text, is bursting with energy and fun.

• New audio format of a best-selling Little Tiger Press story, to be enjoyed time and time again
• Perfect for helping children improve their reading skills
• Read by Justin Fletcher and Sophie Thompson

Newly released as a board book

When Little Hedgehog’s cousin, Baby Hedgehog, comes to stay, they go on a special day out. But then Baby Hedgehog loses his favourite blanket and the very special day turns into a very big adventure.

• New board book edition of this popular picture book, with two-tone flocking on the cover and the pages throughout
• A warm and touching story of friendship
• Little hands will love exploring this compact board book with easy to turn pages