A playful series of first books for children aged 1–4, created to introduce early concepts through colourful characters, simple stories and plenty of fun.

Explore numbers, colours, emotions, shapes, differences and the alphabet alongside mischievous mice, moody chameleons, hungry squirrels, playful penguins and a whole flock of flamingos.

There is no unicorn in this book — book coverBest for 1-4 years
There is no unicorn in this book

Think there’s a unicorn in this book? Think again! Join British author Professor DeanDean on a hilarious counting adventure from 1 to 12. Featuring stylish frogs, tea-sipping mice, and glitter-loving pigs, this is the perfect silly story for toddlers and preschoolers who love animals—but definitely won't find a unicorn.

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There Are a Lot of Flamingos in This Book — book coverBest for 1-4 years
There Are a Lot of Flamingos in This Book

Think you know the ABCs? You’ve never seen them quite like this! From Nigel the tourist to flamingos in space, Professor DeanDean presents a riotous, pink-feathered journey through the alphabet. It’s an A-Z of glitter, ice cream, and very crowded elevators that proves being unique (and a little bit silly) is the best way to be.

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There Are Two Different Penguins in This Book — book coverBest for 1-4 years
There Are Two Different Penguins in This Book

Meet Stanley and Mark. One is tall, tidy, and very serious. The other is round, messy, and prefers disco balls to lists. In this hilarious comparison of opposites, British author Professor DeanDean shows that even when two penguins are as different as can be, they can still have the most important things in common. A charming, witty look at what makes us unique.

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There Is a Mouse in This Book — book coverBest for 1-4 years
There Is a Mouse in This Book

A cheeky little mouse has stolen the cheese and left colourful pawprints all through the house.

Follow the trail from room to room in this playful first book about colours, curiosity and one very messy mouse.

Coming 2026
There is a hungry Squirrel in this book — book coverBest for 1-4 years
There is a hungry Squirrel in this book

A very hungry squirrel is searching for the perfect snack—and every tasty discovery introduces a new shape.

A playful first book about circles, squares, triangles and one squirrel who is never quite full.

Coming 2026
There is a moody Chameleon in this book — book coverBest for 1-4 years
There is a moody Chameleon in this book

A little chameleon’s colours keep changing with every feeling—from happy and excited to worried, grumpy and calm.

A playful first book about recognising emotions, expressing feelings and discovering that every mood is allowed

Coming 2026

The Joy Collection is a playful series of first books for children aged 1–4. Each story introduces an early concept through simple language, bold visuals and a funny character little readers can follow.

For Grown-Ups:Discover numbers, colours, emotions, shapes, differences and the alphabet with mischievous animals, gentle repetition and plenty to spot on every page.
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Who is Professor DeanDean?

Professor DeanDean is a British children’s writer and illustrator who creates funny, character-first stories packed with magic, mischief and heart.

His books follow unusual young heroes as they face fears, make mistakes and discover something new about themselves. Every story carries a gentle moral, but the characters, adventure and laughs always come first.

Expect shy elves, grumpy monsters, runaway magic and plenty of trouble along the way.