Books that include a character called CHARLIE
Harry and the Dinosaurs: Roar to the Rescue!
Ian Whybrow
Harry thinks he's too old for his bucketful of dinosaurs but they have other ideas. He looked after them when he was little and now they're determined to stick by him . . . for life. And Harry is not the only one who's got a lot bigger! When a mysterious set of plastic dinosaur cards appear on his key-ring, Harry soon finds that he can call on an army of Back-Up Dinosaurs. It only takes a rub with his finger to call up some MONSTER-sized muscle!When Harry hears that Mr Oakley has been robbed by a nasty crook, he hopes that he and his friends - Jack, Charlie and Siri - can solve the crime. And after a night-time visit from a grateful Spinosaurus, Harry discovers that he now has a whole pocketful of back-up . . .
Harry and the Dinosaurs: The Flying Save!
Ian Whybrow
Harry thinks he's too old for his bucketful of dinosaurs but they think he's wrong! He looked after them when he was little and now they want to stick by him - forever . . .When a mysterious set of plastic dinosaur cards appear on his key-ring, Harry discovers he can call on an army of Back-Up Dinosaurs. Just a rub with his finger calls up some MONSTER-sized muscle!Dangerous dogs are worrying sheep near where Harry lives. He calls on Charlie, Siri and Jack to help investigate. But it's going to take a rather special FLYING friend to save the day!
Charlie's Superhero Underpants
Paul Bright
On a wild and windy day all the washing blows away. Socks and vests, a woolly hat, and far worse than all of that - Charlie's Superhero Underpants! Disaster! Charlie sets off around the world to find them. He discovers a fine French Fox wearing sister Sophie's Socks, he finds a pair of llamas, wearing brother Ben's pyjamas...But Who has got Charlie's Superhero Underpants?
Thomas & Friends: Charlie (Thomas Engine Adventures)
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All aboard for more Railway adventures featuring Thomas and his friends from the Island of Sodor! Cheeky Charlie is new to Sodor! Thomas wants to be a fun engine just like Charlie, but he learns that sometimes it’s more important to be Really Useful.Engine Adventures is the newest series in the Thomas Range. Children will love meeting Thomas and his engine friends. From Thomas to Gordon to Harold the Helicopter, there is a railway adventure to thrill every Thomas fan.These fun, short stories come with a fun, bonus spot-and-see activity at the end.Thomas & Friends have been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 70 years.
Characters: Charlie
Charlie and the Cheesemonster
Justin C H Birch
Charlie take a trip in his home-made rocket. He lands on the Moon to discover that it really is made of cheese! Then he meets a strange creature who explains to him the real reason why the moon goes through phases every month. A charming bedtime story with a very cheesy ending!
Characters: Charlie
Funny Face
Anna Walker
Everyone can make a face.Sam makes a happy face.Olive makes a sad face.Lucy makes a surprised face.Milly makes an angry face.Joe makes a sleepy face.Tess makes a scary face.Charlie makes a bunny face.And they all make...a funny face!Which face can you make?Educational potentialPerfectly pitched at an audience coming to grips with basic concepts and relationships, in this case dress-ups, categories, parties, facial expressions and emotions.The illustrations are clear, and the bright bold blocks of colour make this appropriate for even the youngest child.From the EditorAs with Froggy Green Anna has drawn little kids she knows and has portrayed them with unequalled affection and humour. It's impossible not to love Sam, Ollie, Lucy, Milly, Joe, Tess and Charlie... She really is one of the most talented illustrators working for this age group and her profile is already growing - with a commercial success in Santa's Aussie Holiday, several lines of cards and a series of Christmas decorations based on her characters as well as an independent 'cult' profile with The Miggy Tree.
Froggy Green
Anna Walker
Everyone likes different colours.Sam likes fireman red.Olive likes fairy pink.Lucy likes polka-dot orange.Milly likes sunshine yellow.Joe likes froggy green.Tess likes sky blue.Charlie likes monster purple.But everyone loves rainbow ice-cream!Which colour do you like?Educational potential- Perfectly pitched at an audience coming to grips with basic concepts and relationships, in this case categories, colours and favourites.- The illustrations are clear, and the bright bold blocks of colour make this appropriate for even the youngest child.
Charlie Cook's Favourite Book
Julia Donaldson
Charlie Cook is reading a book about a pirate captain, who is reading a book about Goldilocks, who is reading about a knight, who is reading about a frog . . . From kings and queens to aliens and ghosts, there's something for everyone in Charlie's amazing book of adventure!Charlie Cook's Favourite Book is both entertaining and original - a sure-fire winner from the unparalleled picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. This edition features the classic story with a stunning, redesigned cover and beautiful finish, making it a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Donaldson and Scheffler fans - big and small!
Characters: Charlie
We're Going to Find the Monster
Malorie Blackman
A rip-roaring picture book adventure from superstar pairing Malorie Blackman and Dapo Adeola.Over the shimmering ocean, up the huge, high mountain, through the deep, dark forest . . . WE'RE GOING TO FIND THE MONSTER!Join two intrepid adventurers as their imaginations transform their house into a wild wonderland - and their big brother becomes a mighty monster. A joy to read-aloud with its cumulative refrain, and full of funny, relatable characters, this is a contemporary celebration of creativity, fantasy and family.
I Will Not Ever Never Eat a Tomato (Charlie and Lola): Board Book
Lauren Child
Charlie and Lola are 10! To celebrate this momentous birthday, we are publishing three superly special birthday editions of the original and classic Charlie and Lola picture books. With a beautiful designed embossed and foiled cover, each picture book also comes free with a four panel frieze - perfect for any fan's bedroom wall!
I am Not Sleepy and I Will Not Go to Bed (Charlie and Lola)
Lauren Child
Charlie's little sister Lola likes to stay up late, 'I am not sleepy and I will not go to bed.' she says. Charlie tries everything to get Lola to go to bed - from making tigers pink milk to shooing whales down plug-holes...Will Lola ever be sleepy and want to go to bed?
I Am Too Absolutely Small For School (Charlie and Lola)
Lauren Child
A classic Charlie and Lola picture book about starting school worries, from Children's Laureate Lauren Child.Charlie's little sister Lola is nearly big enough to go to school. But Lola is not so sure...Lola says, "I am absolutely not BIG. I am still really quite small. I probably do not have time to go to school. I am too extremely busy doing important things at home."This classic first-day-at-school tale addresses children's fears with warmth, humour, and a lot of fun.As seen on CBeebies!'No first-timer should start school without this book' - The Sunday Times
Charlie and Lola: We Completely Must Go to London
Lauren Child
Charlie has this little sister Lola. Today they are visiting London on a school trip. Lola says, "London is extremely huge and very BUSY...I can't wait!"Join Charlie and Lola as they take in all of London's most famous and best sights. There's plenty to see so tick off all the places they visit on your own extremely good London map AND tell everyone about your trip with free London postcards.
Stanley's Fire Engine
William Bee
Stanley keeps his fire engine in tip-top condition - it has to be ready for anything!Join Stanley and Peggy as they rescue Little Woo (and his teddy) from a tree, extinguish Charlie's annual barbecue and help to make sure a spectacular fireworks show goes off safely with a bang and a sparkle.It's another busy day for Stanley and friends!
Stanley the Mailman
William Bee
It's another busy day for Stanley and friends on the mail route!Stanley gets up before sunrise to sort through the mail in his post office. Then he sets off on his sporty blue scooter to deliver letters and gifts to his friends around town. Myrtle, Little Woo, and Charlie all receive exciting presents and correspondence. But will everyone be happy with what's in Stanley's mailbag?Accessible text and brightly colored illustrations helpfully convey postal delivery for toddlers who love equipment, tools, and vehicles.
Stanley the Builder
William Bee
What a job for Stanley - he's building a house for his friend, Myrtle. He will need his digger and his bulldozer and his cement mixer! He will also need his friend, Charlie to help. But will they manage to build the whole house?Join Stanley and friends for a hard-working adventure in this colourful new series from William Bee...
Sir Charlie Stinky Socks: The Really Big Adventure
Kristina Stephenson
Join our brave young knight Sir Charlie Stinky Socks in his bestselling super duper picture book adventure series - oh my!Once upon a time, there was a deep, dark forest, where monstrous trees groaned, terrible beasties moaned and wiggly woos waited to tickle your toes. Nobody ever went there until… Sir Charlie Stinkysocks, his good grey mare and his pet cat Envelope decide the time has come for a really big adventure. Sir Charlie packs his best sword and his sandwiches and off he goes, over the hills and far away, until he gets to the deep, dark forest. Sir Charlie doesn’t flinch when he meets the beasties, or the dragon, or the wily witch, but when he comes across the princess, he realises he’s met his match!A swashbuckling, funny and charming adventure from best-selling picture book author/illustrator Kristina Stephenson – an ideal read aloud lift-the-flap story to share with little adventurers aged 3+
Characters: Charlie
Sir Charlie Stinky Socks The Pirate's Curse
Kristina Stephenson
Once upon a time, a message in a bottle said someone needed help; help from a certain bold, brave knight!So the brilliant Sir Charlie Stinky Socks, his cat Envelope and his good grey mare must find a ship so they can set sail and rescue the messenger. But, who needs their help, and what fearsome sea dangers and frightful pirates might they encounter on their voyage?Join our hero and his companions on this rip roaring, timber shivering adventure on the high seas!This is Charlie's seventh exciting, fast-paced adventure with a mystery at its heart and a surprise at the end. Big flaps add to the fun!
Characters: Charlie
Sir Charlie Stinky Socks: The Really Frightful Night
Kristina Stephenson
Join our brave young knight Sir Charlie Stinky Socks in his bestselling super duper picture book adventure series - oh my!At the top of a tall, tall tower with a pointy roof something is stirring. Lightning flashes, thunder roars and something goes bump in the night. Enter Sir Charlie Stinky Socks – honourable, feisty, tenacious and courageous as always. Our pungent hero must face ghastly ghouls, headless ghosts and a dark danger lurking in the cellar in order to retrieve the princess’s teddy bear. But will our clever hero be able to thwart his foes in this ghostly adventure or will he succumb to the hideous Cellar Dweller?
Characters: Charlie
Sir Charlie Stinky Socks: The Mummy's Gold
Kristina Stephenson
Join our brave young knight Sir Charlie Stinky Socks in his bestselling super duper picture book adventure series - oh my!Sir Charlie Stinky Socks’ latest quest is to return a sack of stolen Egyptian gold back to its right owner, one Elfie Corrie. Sounds simple, but Sir Charlie’s adventures never are . . .
Characters: Charlie
Harry and the Dinosaurs have a Happy Birthday
Ian Whybrow
Harry and his dinosaurs love birthday parties, so Harry's disappointed when big sister, Sam, says she's going to one - alone. Not only is it Mr Oakley's birthday, but Harry finds out that it's the dinosaurs' one hundred millionth birthday too! Harry decides to throw a surprise birthday party and soon even Sam helps to make the party treats. Mum invites Mr Oakley over and he is very surprised when he arrives; in fact, everyone agrees that it's the best birthday party ever!
Can I Slurp my Spaghetti
Julia Seal
Jessie can't wait to have all her friends over for tea! But when her friends don't want to try her dad's special spaghetti, Jessie thinks her tea has been ruined. Will the friends try the spaghetti?
A New School for Charlie
Courtney Dicmas
Charlie is excited about his first day at a new school, but when he gets there, he finds it full of cats! The difference is quite a shock for Charlie, who isn’t sure how to cope. How can he make new friends? He may find the answer he’s looking for in the library...
Characters: Charlie
It Wasn't Me!
Marta Altés
Funny, heartwarming and full of charm, It Wasn't Me! is the hotly-anticipated new title from CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal nominee and BookTrust Time to Read favourite, Marta Altés.Meet Ellis and Charlie: two friends, living happily on their very own island. Everything they do, they do together, and everything they have, they share. Until, that is, things start to go missing . . .NOBODY is owning up and NOBODY is happy about it. But if it isn't Ellis and it isn't Charlie, then WHO IS IT?A hilarious and heartwarming tale that shows that even the firmest of friends sometimes fall out - but not, usually, for very long!
Charlie's Thumb
Runa Mowla-Copley
Illustrated children's story book about a young boy called Charlie who loves sucking his thumb all day and all night. A visit from the Tooth Fairy one night leads to some rather unusual events which make Charlie think perhaps sucking his thumb isn't such a good idea after all. Recommended by Prima Baby, Baby London and Tatler.
Characters: Charlie
The Big Stink
Lucy Freegard
This cat-and-mouse detective story has adorable characters, a thrilling plot, and a surprising ending!Charlie, a notorious cheese thief, is a mouse on a mission...Ever since he was little, he had found himself in spots of bother with the law. He had pinched Parmesan, crept off with Camembert, and robbed Roquefort!Charlie is planning his biggest mission yet--to steal a cheesy sculpture from the Museum of Art! After a hair-raising break-in--creeping past cameras, dodging guards, and avoiding gates--he reaches his stinky prize. But Officer Rita is soon on the case. Will Charlie get away with it this time? The Big Stink is a witty, charming picture book packed with film references that the grown-ups will enjoy too!
Characters: Charlie
Charlie's SpecTaBulous Box: Bringing Families Together
Siobhan Kennedy
A SpecTaBulous story (that's spectacular and fabulous put together, in case you didn't know), about a creative little girl who finds a way to spend time with her mommy. Relatable to all families, this 5-year-old author (with the help of her mommy), decided to write a book about how she got her mommy to play. It's no secret that playtime can be a struggle in any house, but there are so many benefits to even just a short amount of uninterrupted playtime. Take a glimpse into Charlie's home where she is trying so hard to get her mommy to play but her mommy has a gazillion things to do! When faced with some big feelings, Charlie uses her problem-solving skills and creates a SpecTaBulous way for them to spend time together.
Characters: Charlie
Mr Gumpy's Rhino
John Burningham
A brand new Mr Gumpy story from picture-book legend, John Burningham Mr Gumpy is off on an adventure! This time he's rescuing a rhino who's lost its parents... But growing rhinos needs lots of food. Will Charlie the rhino and Mr Gumpy manage to make a happy home together?
Characters: Charlie
Charlie's Chatter
Lisa Campbell
Charlie wants to help his friends to send the monkeys packing, but his words get stuck. What can he do? Maybe Longneck Flamingo has a magic answer? This is a heart-warming special story for young children. They will have fun following Charlie as he discovers how to talk more easily and help his friends. It might also lead to lots of chat about similar problems, whether they be about talking or naughty monkeys, and how they might be tackled. Charlie is fed up with his problem, and often scared as well. But he is not a victim, and learns about being brave and resilient. One day the monkeys might learn to share... Meanwhile Charlie gains in confidence and has fun with his friends.
Characters: Charlie
Stanley's Lunch Box
William Bee
Here comes Stanley with his lunch box! A simple first introduction to food.Today Stanley is off to the market to buy his lunch. There are so many different kinds of food - including bread, cheese, fruit, vegetables and cake! What will he choose to put in his lunch box?Join Stanley to learn all about food in this simple, engaging new board book in the Stanley series.
Characters: CharlieEstherGabrielGeorgeHattieHerbertPeggyStanley
Noah Says No!
Nicholas Obie
This book is about a little boy named Noah who loves to say "Noooo!" but eventually learns that he can't always get his way. Throughout the book, there are lovely colourful illustrations of Noah and his family in different scenarios. Noah says "no" to taking a bath, finishing playtime, going inside, and more. However, he also loves breakfast, playing with his dog Charlie, and helping tidy up his toys. The book emphasizes the importance of good hygiene and healthy habits like eating well, taking baths, and cleaning up after yourself. It also shows the importance of compromise and listening to parents, as Noah learns that he can't always say "no" and get his way. Overall, this book can help children learn about good habits and the importance of listening to their parents and being responsible for their own belongings while also enjoying the fun and humorous story of Noah and his antics.
Charlie Crow in the Snow
Paula Metcalf
Charlie the crow loves his home. But things don't stay perfect for long when the leaves drop off his tree and the water in his stream turns to glass. Then white flakes start to fall from the sky! Whatever is going on? Maybe a new friend can help Charlie find out . . .A funny, snowy story which would make the perfect gift for Christmas!
Characters: Charlie
Five Little Monkeys
Zita Newcome
This bumper collection of over 50 favourite action and counting rhymes includes such classics as "I'm a Little Teapot", "Pat-a-Cake", "Ten in the Bed" and "Hickory, Dickory, Dock". It has step-by-step illustrations demonstrating the actions.
Characters: AngelinaAnnaCharlieJordanMelissaRosieSamYasminYuji
Charlie the Crow
Elly Gedye
Charlie is a crow who is super good at honking… But the other crows laugh at him, and Charlie goes on an adventure to find others like him. He meets many other birds, who all sound and look different… This is a gentle exploration of accepting difference for young and old alike. Recommended for ages 2 and up.
Characters: Charlie
Strong and Tough
Rico Hinson-King
An empowering adoption story by eleven-year-old Premier League Young Writer of the Year Rico Hinson-King, illustrated by the award-winning Nick Sharratt There is a kid. Let's call him Charlie. On the outside he looks like every other football-mad boy of his age. But he isn't ... A story of hope and resilience, this gentle, inspiring picture book tells the tale of Charlie, a little boy who was taken into care when he was very small. Charlie dreams of finding his forever home to share with his sisters. Sometimes he feels scared. Sometimes he wants to scream and cry (and he does, just a little). But he is strong. He is tough.
Characters: Charlie
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