Big Picture Press

  • Big Brilliant World

    £12.99

    This bright and busy book tours 12 cities around the world: London, Tokyo, Paris, New York, Seoul, Istanbul, Mexico City, Budapest, Amsterdam, Berlin, Barcelona and Rome. The detailed illustrations will take you right to the heart of some of the world’s most exciting and magical cities. Learn how to say new words and phrases in different languages, whilst also meeting characters, discovering new foods and spotting historical landmarks along the way. With fun characters and surprises to spot throughout, this book provides hours of fun for little ones, and is an ideal first introduction to foreign languages.

  • The Forest of Dreams

    £12.99

    ‘The Forest of Dreams’ is a captivating picture book that takes readers on a magical journey through the imagination of a young girl. With just a pinch of will and creativity, she weaves a forest that grows from the very fabric of her dreams – transforming into a powerful reminder of the limitless magic within our minds.

  • On the Streets of Paris

    £14.99

    Blending lyrical poetry with non-fiction, this illustrated book celebrates the city of Paris. Readers will be introduced to iconic landmarks, such as the Eiffel Tower and Montmartre, as well as hidden corners of the city, including a charming Parisian café and a magical night along the River Seine. This collection includes 18 poems, and each text is paired with a beautifully immersive watercolour scene.

  • There Are Amphibians Everywhere

    £12.99

    There are amphibians everywhere! Some of them live by the river, some of them in the savannah, and some might live in your garden. Discover an amazing array of amphibians in different colours, shapes, sizes and habitats, from frogs to toads, newts to salamanders, and rare caecilians. Amphibians live both in water and on land and move in a great variety of ways, from swimming to hopping and even flying. This illustrated non-fiction book teaches readers where in the world different amphibians can be found, and what makes each species unique.

  • Nautical

    £16.99

    An illustrated tribute to all things maritime, ‘Nautical’ celebrates the ingenuity of boats, ships and submarines past, present and future. From the first canoe carved from a single tree trunk nearly 10,000 years ago, through to enormous warships capable of carrying over 75 aircraft, this is the perfect gift for lovers of all things nautical. Written by expert author Matt Ralphs, the book is packed full of daredevil explorers, bloodthirsty pirates and ingenious inventors, and the extraordinary vessels they designed, built and sailed, including Viking dragonboats, the Mary Rose, the Cutty Sark, RMS Titanic, and many more.

  • The Curious Explorer’s Illustrated Guide to Exotic Animals a to Z

    £9.99

    Are you a curious explorer? Discover exotic animals from A to Z. From armadillo to zebras, chameleons to quetzals, these exotic animals will surprise and delight. No curious explorer should be without Marc Martin’s stunning celebration of strange and beautiful creatures from all over the world.

  • Where did they go?

    £8.99

    Where has the polar bear gone? Where did the lemur go? Can you find them? In this spotting book from printmaker and illustrator Emily Bornoff, search for endangered animals in jungles, in deserts and on the ice. Bornoff’s lovely patterns and the playful hide-and-seek elements make this a charming, interactive title and it also has a fascinating non-fiction element; every animal in ‘Where Did They Go?’ is endangered.

  • A home is a nest

    £12.99

    ‘A Home Is A Nest’ is a beautiful gift book, exploring the concept of ‘homes’ and ‘family’ in nature, from the cosiness of winter dens, to the arrival of spring and bird’s first flight. Drawing parallels between the way animals care for their babies to how humans look after their own, this stunning book is made for snuggling and sharing, with a gentle narrative that’s perfect to read aloud at bedtime.

  • Hottest desert, fastest rocket

    £16.99

    Have you ever wondered how a dinosaur would measure up against the Great Pyramids of Giza? If a hummingbird could outfly a jet plane? Or how many atoms could fit inside a grain of sand? Do you know how tall the tallest mountain on Earth is? Or how deep the ocean goes? Or how old the oldest tree is? These are just some of the questions explored in this extraordinary book of comparisons. With stunning Victorian-style artwork by award-winning illustrator Page Tsou, this visual feast of a compendium will surprise and delight inquisitive minds in equal measure. Peek inside and discover a beetle that is stronger than an elephant, meet the pterosaur that was bigger than a Spitfire plane and explore the furthest reaches of the known universe.

  • Ratty’s big adventure

    £8.99

    Ratty, an ENORMOUS woolly, vegetarian rat, lives deep inside the crater of an ancient volcano nestled in the rainforest. One day, he spies a particularly delicious-looking fruit high in the treetops, and sets out to reach it. From this high vantage point a spectacular view stretches before him – the world outside his mountain crater. In this big outside world, Ratty imagines, the fruit must be much sweeter, the bird songs more beautiful and the other animals far more interesting and sophisticated, and so he sets off in search of better things. But when is he is asked to attend a dinner party by a crocodile who seems just a bit too friendly, Ratty realises that perhaps there is no place like home after all.

  • Myths, mummies and magic in ancient Egypt

    £10.99

    The ancient Egyptian myths are some of the oldest and most famous stories in the world. This comic book collection will be the perfect introduction to the world of the ancient Egyptians – containing six tales full of mythical creatures, gods, pharaohs and adventure.

  • Where’s the baby animal?

    £8.99

    On every one of the brilliantly patterned pages of this book, there is a mother animal with a baby. Children will love searching for the baby animal in this spot-and-find book.