Books in Orchard Picturebooks series

"Two shoes, small shoes, off to get some new shoes!" This simple and very young picture book, with its bouncy, rhyming text, large illustrations and lovely large type follows a little girl and her mother on their journey to buy some new shoes. On the bus and through the park to the shoe shop - there are different kinds of shoes every-where. Back home again with the lovely shiny new shoes, and then it's party time. These are dancing shoes! The rythmic, rhyming text and bold colourful images make this a perfect first picture book.

A heartwarming story about a small panda whose home is threatened by the encroachment of humans. On the slopes of Misty Mountain, a mother panda cuddles her baby. His name is Pi-shu, and when he was born he was no bigger than one of the patches around his mother’s eyes. Pi-shu the little panda loves to explore the slopes of the mountain where he lives with his mother Fei-Fei. One day when Pi-shu ventures farther down the mountainside, he encounters people for the first time. They are clearing more and more trees from the forest. It is no longer safe to stay, so Pi-shu and Fei-Fei set out on an arduous journey across the mountains in search of a new home. John Butler’s compelling words and his exquisite, lifelike paintings help young readers understand the joy and tenderness of giant panda families. A Panda Facts page at the end of the book invites readers to learn more about this endangered species.

Ruby's got a potty. She takes it out to play. But does she know what potty's for? Ruby doesn't say...Ruby loves her potty - it's great for rabbit's bed, perfect for putting on her head, ideal for making a Noah's Ark and fun to take to the park. But when will Ruby learn just what her potty's really for? Join the adorable little mouse in this fun and lively rhyming text with warm and friendly artwork. Special rounded corners for younger children. The perfect book for potty time!

Katie visits five paintings by Van Gogh, Gauguin and Cezanne! Katie tries to pick the sunflower seeds from the Vincent Van Gogh painting, but when the vase tips over, the flowers go everywhere. Mimi, a little girl from a painting nearby, comes to help Katie, but when Mimi's dog Zazou comes too disaster follows! This imaginative fantasy about a mischievous character is an original and fun way to introduce children to art. A page of notes at the end gives background information on the artists. Includes reproductions of five famous post-Impressionist masterpieces: Sunflowers by Vincent Van Gogh Breton Girls Dancing by Paul Gauguin Cafe Terrace at Night by Vincent Van Gogh Still Life, with Apples and Oranges by Paul Cezanne Tahitian Pastorals by Paul Gauguin