Billy''s due to start at a new school, but is full of worries. A few days before the new term, he rescues a baby bird and nurses him back to health. In doing so, he realises that he too can face big challenges. '

The New Puppy

by Laurence Anholt and Catherine Anholt

Published 18 August 1994
Anna loved dogs and had a whole range of cups, toys, pictures on her bedroom wall, all to do with dogs but she never had a real dog. Finally relenting her parents allowed her to have one but when Tess arrived she soon realised it would be hard work.'

Going to Playgroup

by Laurence Anholt

Published 10 October 1991
This picture book describes a little girl''s first day at playgroup. Strange surroundings, new faces, having to leave her mother, these are just some of Anna''s worries, until she meets Tom and they discover all the nice things.'

Sophie and the New Baby

by Laurence Anholt

Published 15 June 1995

One day, Sophie's mum tells her some big, important news: there's going to be a new baby in the family! Sophie is very excited but then, one winter's night, the baby is born and everything changes...

Young children and adults alike will enjoy sharing and talking about this much-loved classic picture book, with its perceptive, heart-warming and witty observations on the arrival of a new baby.

From the husband and wife team behind Babies, Babies, Babies, featured in the Sunday Times as one of their top 100 Chidren's Modern Classics.