Picture books: character books

The Ladybird Book of London is a gem from the Ladybird vintage archive.

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A lovely celebration of father-son bonds and the importance of family, wrapped up in a wonderful extraordinary story that is sure to appeal to young superhero fans!

First published in 1915, this delightful story tells the story of Excalibur or scallywag to his friends and family, found as a puppy climbing out of a golf course pond with a brick around his neck, Scally grows into a giant, loveable dog and we follow his adventures with the wonderful young family who found him.

This eBook has been optimised for viewing on colour devices.

Everyone has gone football crazy!

The tale of Issac the hedgehog who learns that it is better to have a friend and to be helpful than to be on your own all of the time.

Based on the Gigantosaurus animated TV series.

The brilliant second book from a rising star of the picture book world, tipped as 'one to watch' by The Bookseller magazine.

Oh dear!

Follow the adventures of the beloved doll with red yarn for hair and a triangular nose by delving into this next instalment of the world-famous Raggedy Ann Series.

'Raggedy Andy Goes Sailing' is written and illustrated by Johnny Gruelle.

Take a close-up look at polar bears and their icy habitats!

Master the art of battling in MinecraftDon your armour, pick up your sword and charge headfirst into the Minecraft Combat Handbook - the only book you need to take your game to the next level.

Dolly likes to lay her egg in a different place each day, to give her boy a challenge.

Mazu, Tiny, Rocky and Bill are back for another prehistoric adventure.

It's the little turtle Lina's birthday.

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In a magical forest, Buttercup, an inquisitive elephant, forms an unlikely friendship with Marina, a charming mermaid.

Peter, Lily and Benjamin are the very best of friends.

Ladybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language.

It's Easter at Duggee's Squirrel Club!

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Eric in Action!

Who is Darth Vader?

Nearly everyone has heard about the little piggy that went to the market and the one that stayed home-but there's a lot more to the story!

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Obwohl Fritzi längst schlafen sollte, ist das kleine Wildschweinmädchen gar nicht müde.

Based on the classic Christmas story by E.

'Raggedy Ann and the Paper Dragon' is written and illustrated by Johnny Gruelle.

Mr Wuffles ignores all the toys people buy for him.

A great way to learn about hockey is through statistics, and this book is full of them!

This beautiful Ladybird ebook edition of Dick Whittington is a perfect first illustrated introduction to this classic fairy tale for young readers from 3+.

This board book is an adorable introduction to Easter for pre-readers.

Sorrel had never had a friend who was just the same, until she met Sage.

How does a cub become a panda?

Toot toot!

Ladybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language.

'Raggedy Ann and the Golden Butterfly' is written and illustrated by Johnny Gruelle.

Peppa Plays Football is a colourful storybook based on the award-winning television series Peppa Pig.

Did you know that different dog breeds have different needs?

Violet's Gran takes her to the zoo for a relaxing trip but, after a mix-up, Violet spends the night with the monkeys and a monkey goes back with Gran.

Who is Chewbacca?