Joan Stimson Books

A collection of monster stories written to appeal to the under fives. The stories feature Cyril the monster, who has an unusual bath, jittery Ginger and the monster who is afraid of children. The book is one of a series designed for anytime reading.

It's always fun when Little kitten is around. But one day a new tabby cat arrives in the neighbourhood, and she doesn't want to join in the games. Little kitten can't bear to see her not having fun.

Finnigan is fed up. Being a cat is a dog's life. He can't come and go as he pleases. He longs to steal outside and explore on starry nights or nip inside for a nap on showery days. Finnigan knows that a cat flap is the answer to his problems. Do his owners? The story contains a "pull-out" feature.

Little Elephant is keen to join in the Big Show. But what act can she perform? She tries lots of tricks, but they're all too hard. Eventually she discovers the perfect role.

Children of all ages will love these appealing, funny stories and rhymes, for listening to at any time of the day.

One of a series of fairytale stories with an emphasis on the traditional approach, reassuring to parents and suitable to be read aloud to three to six-year olds.

In a whimsical tale, Tom discovers a vibrant red and purple dinosaur living next door. This unexpected encounter sparks curiosity and adventure as he contemplates how to interact with his new neighbor. The story promises to engage young readers with its imaginative premise and playful exploration of friendship and the extraordinary.

7 short stories with music and sound effects. 3-5 yrs.

Chicken Licken is part of the Ladybird Favourite Tales, which are the timeless treasured stories that generations of children have grown up with and loved. These easy-to-read retellings, enhanced by exciting, richly colourful illustrations, faithfully capture all the magic of the original stories.

Worried Arthur's Christmas is a beautifully illustrated picture book from Ladybird. Arthur is a penguin and a worrier. With Christmas only a few days away Arthur is even more worried that usual. In fact, he can't sleep at night. How will Santa find him? What if he gets lost, or stuck in the snow, or runs out of toys, or even worse, doesn't come at all? For a penguin in a pickle, there's only one thing to do - ask Dad for help! The gentle text by Joan Stimson and fantastic illustrations by Jan Lewis make this a lovely book that is perfect for sharing together with young children.