Anholt Family Favourites Series

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. '

Good Days, Bad Days

by Laurence Anholt

Published 27 September 1990

Based on Catherine Anholt's young family and their experiences, this book captures all the moments and feelings which make up a small child's day. The book combines large simple words of text with detailed illustrations, concentrating on the concept of opposites.

Harry's Home

by Laurence Anholt

Published 24 September 1998

Harry, a city child, goes to stay with his grandfather in the country - without his mum, for the first time. This book comes from the acclaimed team behind Going to Playgroup and The New Puppy.'

We Love Bears

by Laurence Anholt

Published 7 April 2011

Everyone loves bears! Join a little boy and his baby brother as their cherished teddy takes them on a magical adventure - a fun-filled trip to Teddy Bear Town. This delightful story from an award-winning and much-loved team includes teddy bears galore and lots of little details that children will love to spot.

'A lovely rhyming adventure.'
Nursery World

'A lovely snuggly book.'
Bookbag

Going to Nursery

by Laurence Anholt

Published 7 May 2009

A reassuring picture book about starting nursery.

Anna is a bit worried about starting nursery. She doesn't want to leave her mummy and she won't know anyone there ... But soon Anna is having lots of fun, painting, dressing up and playing with new friends!

Starting nursery is an exciting but anxious time for every family, and sharing this book together is the perfect way to prepare for the big day. The simple, reassuring story covers meeting the teacher, snack-time, going to the loo, making friends and doing all sorts of fun activities. So your little one will know just what to expect on their first day.

Babies Love Books

by Laurence Anholt

Published 4 March 2010

Babies love books - and they'll love this one best of all! This fabulous rhyming celebration of books and the fun ways to share them will send your little one bouncing into a lifetime's love of reading. A future classic from an award-winning and much-loved team.

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.

The New Puppy

by Laurence Anholt

Published 15 June 1999

A picture book, which tells of how Anna discovers that looking after a dog can be hard work and begins to wonder whether she wants one after all. However, Anna and Tess soon become best friends.