Picture books: character books

A funny story about Paddington, the world's favourite bear - now a major movie star!

The original story about Paddington, the world's favourite bear - now a major movie star!

A funny story about Paddington, the world's favourite bear - now a major movie star!

A funny story about Paddington, the world's favourite bear - now a major movie star!

Five fantastic, heart-tingling stories featuring Love Monster, who now appears in his own animated television show on CBeebies!

All aboard for an engine adventure!

Mini Rabbit is back in another adventure from leading new talent John Bond!

Three hilarious outdoor adventures from leading new talent John Bond!

Meet the Burpee Bears in this glorious picture book created by "e;the Nation's Favourite PE Teacher"e;, Joe Wicks!

Seven of the best-loved springtime stories to entertain your little one over Easter.

A funny story about Paddington, the beloved, classic bear from darkest Peru - now a major movie star!

A funny story about Paddington, the beloved, classic bear from darkest Peru - now a major movie star!

A funny story about Paddington, the beloved, classic bear from darkest Peru - now a major movie star!

A funny story about Paddington, the beloved, classic bear from darkest Peru - now a major movie star!

A funny seaside story about Paddington, the beloved, classic bear from darkest Peru - now a major movie star!

A funny birthday story about Paddington, the beloved, classic bear from darkest Peru - now a major movie star!

Paddington Bear has been delighting adults and children alike with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures for over sixty years.

An irresistible picture book about a very cheeky baby bunny!

A new book by the bestselling and award-winning Rob Biddulph, the creative star behind the viral and phenomenal #DrawWithRob!

A spectacular collection of four much-loved modern classics from the multi award-winning, internationally best-selling picture-book maker, Oliver Jeffers.

Come join the Odd Dog, Penguin Blue and Fred the Bear in this amazing audio collection of bestselling stories from from Rob Biddulph - the genius behind the #DrawWithRob phenomenon and the bestselling and award-winning Blown Away!

Share in the magic of teatime with this wonderful audio collection of five classic stories, from beloved author Judith Kerr.

A hilarious new picture book from Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning author Peter Bently and the incredibly talented illustrator John Bond, creators of Dogs in Disguise.

An exciting new story from Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning author Peter BentlyDogs come in all kinds of colours and sizesBut when no one's looking they put on DISGUISES.

A funny, anarchic and utterly delightful picture book.

Come join the Odd Dog on a festive journey to find the perfect present, and perhaps save Christmas along the way.

Mini Rabbit is back in another adventure from leading new talent John Bond!

Percy and his animal friends have delighted readers around the word for over thirty years!

A funny, festive picture book about Paddington, the beloved, classic bear from darkest Peru.

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic fiction read by some of the world's most renowned voices.

A funny and empowering new story featuring Love Monster, who now appears in his own animated television show on CBeebies!

An exciting new picture book about much-loved Percy the Park Keeper and his animal friends from the bestselling creator of One Snowy Night.

Share in fifty years of a really remarkable cat.

Paddington Bear has been delighting adults and children alike with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures for over sixty years.

Paddington Bear has been delighting adults and children alike with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures for over sixty years.

Three favourite stories of Paddington, the beloved classic bear from Darkest Peru, brought together in one volume.

A deliciously funny story featuring Love Monster, who now appears in his own animated television show on CBeebies!

Meet a fearless blue penguin on an unexpected journey, in this Waterstones Children's Book Prize-winning story from the bestselling Rob Biddulph, creator of the internet sensation #DrawWithRob!

Come join Fred the Bear on his journey to be crowned the best bear in the wood and, just maybe, learn that there might be more to life than training.

A funny, anarchic and utterly delightful picture book.

Sing your heart out with a whole choir of characters, in the showstopping new book from number one bestselling author David Walliams!

The brand-new HEARTWARMINGLY HILARIOUS picture book from NUMBER ONE bestselling David Walliams.

A remarkable collaboration - that brings together giants of the picture book world - to create a funny, anarchic and utterly delightful picture book.

A funny picture book about Paddington, the beloved, classic bear from darkest Peru - now a major movie star!

A stunning tale of mystery and suspense, from the bestselling author of THE STORM WHALE and GRANDAD'S ISLAND, read by Peter Capaldi.

The classic picture book about a magical cat from the beloved and iconic Judith Kerr.

An enchanting and timeless winter tale from one of today's most celebrated picture book stars.

From Number One bestselling picture book duo, David Walliams and Tony Ross, comes this bear-illiantly funny adventure for children of 3 and up.

Number one bestselling author David Walliams presents this explosively funny space adventure for children of 3 and up.

Do you believe in fairies?