Unleash the power of the Universe!

Embark on a thrilling voyage of discovery into outer space to transform your knowledge and change the way you see our Solar System, our galaxy and the Universe.

With mind-blowing facts to discover and scenes that transform with the turn of each die-cut page, there's plenty to explore and learn about the Universe, and how the Earth and our Solar System came to be. From the Big Bang, the creation of the first stars and the Milky Way to the Solar System and the future of the Universe. 

Be Inspired! - You'll meet some of the real-life scientists, cosmologists and astronomers whose groundbreaking discoveries  have helped humankind to understand how our Universe was created. From black hole expert Stephen Hawking, NASA scientist Katherine Johnson, and astronomer Cecilia Payne-Johnson to Moon walker Neil Armstrong and astrophysicist Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, will these amazing scientists inspire YOU, too? Could YOU predict the next natural event? How could YOU transform the world?

Be a Clever Cosmic Quizzer! - Take the 'Clever Cosmic Quizzer' quiz to challenge your knowledge. There are fifteen brain-teasing questions to test what you have learnt from this book. Will you conquer the quiz?

Science Experiment! - Seize the opportunity to be a scientist as you conduct the out-of-this-world science experiment to help you put your knowledge into practice.

An exciting and inspirational STEM-supporting book for future scientists, everywhere!

We share our planet with some truly weird and wonderful creatures, from blobfish to pink fairy armadillos, who all (let's be honest) seem pretty pointless. But what do these creatures actually do?

A witty, quirky, colourfully-illustrated book featuring some very silly animals.

With a humorous, sardonic tone throughout, it contains funny labelled diagrams and some excellent made-up Latin names (n.b. the jellyfish's scientific name is not actually wibblious wobblious ouchii…) but, importantly, it conveys genuinely fascinating facts about these animals, who are perhaps not so pointless after all.

About the Author

Philip Bunting is an author and illustrator, with a soft spot for creating picture books for sleep-deprived, time-poor, raisin-encrusted parents (and their children).

Philip’s work deliberately encourages playful interaction between the reader and child, allowing his books to create a platform for genuine intergenerational engagement and fun. He believes that the more fun the child has during their early reading experiences, the more likely they will be to return to books, improve their emergent literacy skills, and later find joy in reading and learning.

Philip’s books have been translated into multiple languages and published in more than 25 countries around the world. Since his first book was published in 2017, Philip has received multiple accolades, including Honours from the Children’s Book Council of Australia, and making the list for the Kate Greenaway Medal in 2018.

Philip grew up in the England’s Lake District and now lives with his young family in the hills behind Noosa.

Yellow’s the colour of our Pooh Bear,
Just like the bees who buzz in the air.

Learn your colours with Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends in this fun book for curious little minds.

Introduce your little ones to Taylor Swift with this read-aloud board book biography that’s perfect for Swifties young and old.

From living on a Christmas tree farm to putting on the highest-grossing tour of all time, Taylor Swift has enchanted millions with her songs. Follow her career in this inspiring board book biography for the youngest readers, with an empowering message and fun Easter eggs that fans of any age will love!

Tiny Idols biographies feature BIG stars for the littlest of hands.

About the Author

J. D. Forester is the author of several books for the youngest readers, including the My Tiny Dino Library series of board books.

About the Illustrator

Sophie Beer is an award-winning author and illustrator based in Brisbane, Australia. She works primarily in children's books, having published with Penguin Random House, Simon and Schuster, Walker, Scholastic, Hardie Grant and many more. As an illustrator, she has worked with Disney/Pixar, Google and the Sydney Opera House, and she has collaborated with Myer for her own line of children's homewares. When she's not illustrating and writing, she thinks a lot about plants, animals, music, books and social justice. There are nearly 700,000 Sophie Beer books in print across Australia, New Zealand, and North America.

Introduce your little ones to Harry Styles with this read-aloud board book biography that’s perfect for Harries young and old.

From The X Factor to One Direction to his solo career, Harry Styles has charmed millions with his songs. Follow his career in this inspiring board book biography for the youngest readers, with an empowering message and fun Easter eggs that fans of any age will love!

Tiny Idols biographies feature BIG stars for the littlest of hands.

About the Author

J. D. Forester is the author of several books for the youngest readers, including the My Tiny Dino Library series of board books.

About the Illustrator

Sophie Beer is an award-winning author and illustrator based in Brisbane, Australia. She works primarily in children's books, having published with Penguin Random House, Simon and Schuster, Walker, Scholastic, Hardie Grant and many more. As an illustrator, she has worked with Disney/Pixar, Google and the Sydney Opera House, and she has collaborated with Myer for her own line of children's homewares. When she's not illustrating and writing, she thinks a lot about plants, animals, music, books and social justice. There are nearly 700,000 Sophie Beer books in print across Australia, New Zealand, and North America.

In the heat of battle, a dragon took a bite …
And now our brave fellow is a bottom-less knight!

In the grand tradition of ridiculously funny picture books such as The Story of the Little Mole Who Knew It Was None of His Business and The Bum Book comes the heroic story of a knight in search of a derriere!

The European bestseller in English for the very first time -- includes mega fold-out bottom shop!
 

Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator Brendan Wenzel's irresistible animal images take the spotlight in this new series of concept board books for young children, based on his award-winning picture book Hello Hello.

Say HELLO to learning fun

Little ones will learn about opposites with the help of a heavy walrus and light butterfly, a tough rhino and gentle fawn, a loud tiger and quiet salamander, and many more delightfully different pairs

A parade of wild animals walks, swims, and flies across the sturdy pages of this colorful book. Read the playful text. Find the opposites. Marvel at the incredible array of animals--big and small--that populate our planet. A key at the end of the book identifies each animal for those who want to learn even more.

LEARNING OPPOSITES: Delightful duos of animal friends--from big and small to short and tall--make their hellos and introduce young children to opposites.

ENGAGING AND EDUCATIONAL: Kids will enjoy discovering the dazzling variety of animals in nature, from speedy cheetahs to slow sloths and hot-weather camels to ice-cool penguins. An answer key at the back identifies the names of each animal in the book.

FUN TO READ ALOUD: Simple rhythmic text and funny, appealing pictures make a joyous read-aloud experience for parents and children.

GENTLE MESSAGING: Each entry in this series continues to celebrate the richness of animal life with a gentle underlying message of the importance of saving endangered species and caring for the environment.

BELOVED AND BESTSELLING AUTHOR-ILLUSTRATOR: Brendan Wenzel is a bestselling Caldecott Honor-winning artist and a sought-after speaker at schools and libraries. His books They All Saw a Cat, Hello Hello, and A Stone Sat Still have received multiple starred reviews and state awards and are family and classroom favorites.

Perfect for:

• Fans of Brendan Wenzel
• Parents, grandparents, caregivers, and educators
• Preschool and kindergarten level readers
• Anyone looking for early concept board books with compelling visuals or a fun, interactive family read-aloud book
• Gift-giving for baby showers and toddler birthdays
• Animal lovers and fans of opposites books like Crane Truck's Opposites: Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site; Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?; The Very Hungry Caterpillar Eats Snacks: An Opposites Book; and Flora and the Ostrich

Rosie and her pup, named Crayon, lead readers through the colorful seasons of growing up together and what it means to love . . . and then experience loss. After a long, colorful life, Crayon dies, and Rosie's world becomes black and white. We follow along as she processes her grief and embarks on the most important journey of all -- opening one's heart to love again

• Ages 3 to 8.
• Full color picture book.
• Hardcover with dust jacket.
• 8-3/4'' wide x 11-1/4'' high.
• 34 pages.

Deborah Marcero received her BFA in drawing and photography from the University of Michigan, and her MFA in poetry from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Her debut children's picture book, Ursa's Light, received a Starred Review from Booklist, which described it as ''a visual standout.'' Rosie and Crayon is Deborah's second Peter Pauper Press picture book.

Reviews:

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
''Buoyant, decorative aesthetic.''

KIRKUS
''The artist s simple linework is skillful, offering an appealing character across a range of perspectives, actions, and framings . . . she delves into a difficult topic with lush descriptions and empathy.''

BOOKLIST
''Marcero s simple illustrations sometimes fill up the page and sometimes offer closer focus on individual characters, adding emotional intensity.''

SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
''Excellent tool for teaching writing and discussing the use of descriptive words . . . Young children will relate to this gentle story about love and loss.''

Phil Pickle lived in a pickle jar and was meant to share the same fate as all the other pickles he lived with -- next to a burger and fries on a plate. But Phil Pickle is like no other pickle you've ever seen: He's got big dreams and big-time aspirations of becoming an actor! Will he become the next big dill?

• Ages 3 to 8.
• Full-color picture book.
• Hardcover with dust jacket.
• 8-3/4'' wide x 11-1/4'' high.
• 40 pages.

Author Kenny Herzog grew up in Demarest, New Jersey. When he isn't writing about adventurous pickles, he's directing television commercials and short films. He lives in Greenwich, Connecticut, with his wife and three children. This is Kenny's debut children's picture book. Illustrator Kelly Canby was born in London, England, but has lived in Australia since the grand old age of three, which is probably about the same age she started playing with pencils and crayons. And it was probably only a few years after that when she decided that playing with pencils and crayons was something she wanted to do for the rest of her life!

Reviews:

KIRKUS
''A feel-good story any way you slice it.''

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
''Newcomer Herzog includes some funny moments and wordplay.''

BATCH OF BOOKS
''A pickle, a dream, and a lot of ambition make this delightful picture book a fresh feast for children and their parents.''

A gorgeous book for keen little readers, The Scruffy Puppy is a wonderful tale that looks at love and loyalty.

It's not much fun being The Scruffy Puppy. The other toys just see his worn fur and chewed ear. But when they learn why Puppy is scruffy, they soon realise what a hero he is. A beautiful padded hardback book, by Wendy Ravenhill and Jessica Allan.

This lovely children's book also makes a great companion product for any of our Jellycat Puppy Soft Toys

Join Beatrice the butterfly for In the Wild Garden, a beautifully illustrated tale of exploration! The wild garden is teeming with berries and blossoms, flowers and minibeasts – and flying up high, Beatrice can see it all! A chunky hardback full of colour and wonder.