Activity books and kits
Usborne Publishing Ltd First Questions and Answers Why do we need bees
Book SynopsisKatie has been writing non-fiction children's books for almost half her life and loves questioning the world from a child's point of view. She's developed some of Usborne's bestselling series, including the See Inside books and Lift-the-flap Questions & Answers. When she's not writing, she likes drinking coffee, walking on the moors and playing competitive board games with her children.Trade ReviewBeautifully designed with eye-catching, colourful illustrations... Ideal as a learning tool for parents, nurseries and school, Why Do We Need Bees? offers a hive of fun and important facts for both children and adults. * Lancashire Evening Post *Full of brilliant questions and appealing illustrations that are sure to keep young readers engaged... a great book to share in a learning setting. * Mamma Filz *With clear, colourful, slightly comic illustration, easy-to-read text and durable flaps – inquisitive children will love poring over these titles again and again, acquiring information whilst having fun. * Carousel *
£9.49
Five Mile Make and Bake Christmas Activity Book
£4.74
Walker Books Ltd Wheres Wally Now
Book SynopsisSearch for Wally as he travels through time in this classic Wally activity book! Wally and his friends travel through time in this second best-selling classic adventure. Search for them as they visit the Stone Age, Ancient Egypt, the Vikings ... right through to the space world of the future. There are all sorts of other things to look for, too. Wow! Amazing! The Where''s Wally? series has sold over 75 million books worldwide.Trade ReviewThis classic activity book never ceases to bore – every time you look there’s even more! * Junior Education *Addictive and highly entertaining, Where’s Wally contains pages of busy scenes with the uniquely dressed Wally hidden in each one. Spending time with your child as you try to find the elusive Wally is a great way to develop observation skills, memory and concentration. * Maternity & Infant *This book is fun for anyone of any age. The classic “hunt the hidden character” illustrated books are excellent for engaging children. * Brighton Argus/Newbury Weekly News *Where’s Wally? has been around, well forever, and he is still as popular today as he ever was. This is a pocket-sized version of the first book with a magnifying glass to help you find Wally, his friends and all the other items he’s lost during his journey. Great for sitting around airports/on planes when size really matters. * Essex Chronicle *Where’s Wally? has been a hit since it was first published, and the great news is that these books are now available in min-editions with a free magnifying glass! Where’s Wally Now? will keep children (and adults) amused for hours as they try to find Wally, his friends, and other objects, and this mini-edition really is pocket-sized! * Essex Chronicle *
£7.99
Pan Macmillan Baby's Very First Cloth Book: Farm
Book SynopsisPerfect for newborns, the high-contrast images in Baby's Very First Cloth Book Farm are designed to help babies focus.This bestselling cuddly cloth book also has crinkly pages for tactile fun, a mirror for stimulating the senses – and a handy verlcro strap to attach to a pram!Illustrated by Jo Lodge and packaged in a delightful gift box, it will make the perfect present for new babies.Also available: Baby’s Very First Cloth Book FacesTrade ReviewThis crinkly black-and-white cloth book will prove irresistible to the very youngest of bookworms, with its high-contrast images perfect for helping babies focus * Baby Magazine *
£7.59
Usborne Publishing Ltd Thats not my bunny.
Book SynopsisFiona Watt (Author) Fiona Watt is an Editorial Director and writer at Usborne Publishing. She graduated from Exeter University with a Bachelor of Education in Art and Design. She taught for three years at a primary school in Kent, before spending two years at a British school in The Netherlands. She started working at Usborne in 1989 and has written and edited hundreds of books including baby and novelty, sticker, art and craft, cookery, science and activity books. She has written all the titles in the award-winning THAT'S NOT MY series and many in the highly successful Sticker Dolly Dressing series. She is the sixth biggest-selling UK children's author, with over 10 million of her books sold in the UK since records began.Trade ReviewThis book has toddlers touching a different texture on every page, be it rough paws, woolly tails or soft ears. Even if that can't read yet, they can have plenty of fun with this board book on their own. * Good Housekeeping *A sure fire winner of an Easter gift for any toddler. * Newbury Weekly News *A vividly visual and hands-on treat for every growing child. * Lancashire Evening Post *Simple, repetitive text and exciting touch-and-feel features will make this a huge hit with the very youngest of readers. * Baby London *This book is delightful. I have been reading it to my Grand daughter since she was six months or so old, and she loves it. She joins in touching the parts on the pages that are relevant to the story. * Toppsta Reader Review *This is a perfect gift combination to encourage a love of reading from a very young age and inspire those inquisitive young imaginations. * UK Mum's TV *
£6.99
Usborne Publishing Ltd Babys Very First Noisy Book Farm
Book SynopsisFiona Watt (Author) Fiona Watt is an Editorial Director and writer at Usborne Publishing. She graduated from Exeter University with a Bachelor of Education in Art and Design. She taught for three years at a primary school in Kent, before spending two years at a British school in The Netherlands. She started working at Usborne in 1989 and has written and edited hundreds of books including baby and novelty, sticker, art and craft, cookery, science and activity books. She has written all the titles in the award-winning THAT'S NOT MY series and many in the highly successful Sticker Dolly Dressing series. She is the sixth biggest-selling UK children's author, with over 10 million of her books sold in the UK since records began.Trade ReviewA lovely musical sound book for the very young. * Progressive Preschool Magazine *Babies will love looking at the bright, bold illustrations and pressing the buttons to hear all the sounds of the farm. * Progressive Preschool Magazine *
£9.49
Floris Books Hide and Seek Nessie
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£7.59
Bonnier Books Ltd Help With Homework: Age 9+ Maths
Book SynopsisThese colourful and engaging workbooks help reinforce essential maths skills for Key Stage 2
£5.62
Penguin Random House Children's UK Peppa Pig Peppas Magic Castle
Book SynopsisFeaturing interactive flaps on every spread, join Princess Peppa as she prepares for the most magical party ever.Princess Peppa is dreaming she lives in a magical castle in the clouds. She wants to throw the best party ever. With invitations to send out, food to prepare and entertainment to organise, join Peppa on this lift-flap-adventure through the magic castle.Also Available:Peppa Pig: Where''s George''s Dinosaur?: A Lift The Flap BookPeppa Pig: Where''s Peppa?: A Lift-the-Flap BookPeppa Pig: Peppa''s Mermaid Friends: A Lift-the-Flap BookPeppa Pig: At the Zoo: A Lift-the-Flap Book
£6.99
Usborne Publishing WipeClean Eid Activities
Book SynopsisKirsteen Robson (Author) Kirsteen Robson joined Usborne in 1997 with a background in music, education, and Christian publishing. She has written and edited over 300 Usborne titles, from dictionaries and encyclopedias to activity books with flaps, stickers and sounds. She loves the challenge of writing about anything from aardvarks to zombies.
£6.99
Usborne Publishing Ltd Night Sounds
Book SynopsisDiscover the magic of the night in this enchanting sound book. Little children will love listening to sleeping cats purring, owls twit-twooing and bats squeaking when they press the sound buttons on the pages of this beautifully illustrated book. There's a simple story to read aloud, holes to peep through and fingertrails to explore, too.
£11.69
Penguin Random House Children's UK Bluey Bluey and Friends A Sticker Activity Book
Book SynopsisGet stuck in with Bluey and friends!With over 90 stickers, get ready for oodles of fun and games with Bluey, Bingo and all of their friends. Play along by using your stickers to help them build forts, create shadow paths in a game of Shadowlands and so much more!Want more Bluey stick and play fun? Also available: Bluey: Meet Bluey! Sticker Activity Book
£6.83
Usborne Publishing Ltd Easter Fun
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£6.23
Hachette Children's Group Barbie Fashion Icon
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£18.70
Usborne Publishing Ltd That's Not My Kitten
Book SynopsisMeet five friendly kittens in this colourful title in the much-loved That's not my... series. Babies and toddlers love the best-selling That's not my... books with their bold illustrations, patches to stroke, and the familiar little white mouse to spot on every page.
£6.99
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd LEGO City Lets Fly with minifigure
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£8.54
Boxer Books Limited Whose Feet?
Book SynopsisFunny split-page pictures and simple reading text make these books perfect to share with toddlers. Full of humour and fun, they aid child development as your little one learns to read visual clues and match legs to the right animals.
£9.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Peepo Board Book
Book SynopsisPEEPO! has become a classic for babies and toddlers. It follows a baby through the day in a style full of wit, charm and ingenuity. A series of holes peeping through to the next page leads the child on to the next stage in the day, giving a hint of what is to come. An original books that has long delighted young children - and their parents! ''The best book ever published for babies'' - Books for Your Children ''Surely no one - baby, child or adult - could fail to enjoy Peepo!'' - Sunday Telegraph ''A book to last a lifetime . . . this is a perfect book for sharing'' - Nursery World
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK First Festivals Ramadan
Book SynopsisDiscover the celebration of Ramadan with this bright, interactive lift-the-flap book!Featuring simple text, gorgeous illustrations and satisfying lift-the-flaps, this book explores common Ramadan traditions and helps young children understand the importance of this special holiday.Lift the flaps to reveal the moon, look inside the mosque and open the Eid presents!The First Festivals series invites children to explore the world''s culture from the comfort of their home, encourages the development of hand-eye coordination and is recommended for children aged 2 and over.Illustrated by Junissa Bianda Also available in the First Festivals series:EasterLunar New YearDiwaliHoliPrideHanukkahChristmas
£6.99
Usborne Publishing Ltd Peep Inside the Castle
Book SynopsisGrowing up on the Wirral and in Germany, Anna wrote plays about talking animals, and stories about naughty children, and drew on every available surface. After school, she did an Art Foundation course, then a degree in German Literature & Philosophy at Oxford University. In 1998 she found her perfect job at Usborne in London, writing about everything from curious penguins to trips to the Moon.Trade ReviewThere’s lots to explore in this charming, lift-the-flap non-fiction book about life in a bustling medieval castle. * Prima Baby *It’s not only educational and fun, but it also feels lovely in your hands and is a top quality book. It would make a perfect present for a little person. * Raising Mighty Girls *Like all Usborne books, it is beautifully illustrated... another fab offering from Usborne! * Activities 4 Kidz *We absolutely loved this delightful book and would highly recommend it. It is a perfect book for young children with sturdy pages and lots of flaps to lift up. The illustrations are really stunning... This is one of our favourite picture books of the year so far. * Bookbabblers *
£8.54
Pan Macmillan My First Playbook
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£9.49
Usborne Publishing Ltd The Animal Orchestra Plays Mozart
Book SynopsisDiscover the magic of Mozart’s music by pressing the buttons to hear the tunes in this gorgeously illustrated book. The animal orchestra is touring the forest playing different pieces of Mozart’s music and telling everyone a little bit about the composer as they go. This is a perfect introduction to one of the greatest composers of all time.
£11.69
Walker Books Ltd Wheres Wally The Mighty Magical MixUp
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£7.59
MAKE BELIEVE IDEAS Sticker World Activity Book
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£11.69
Nosy Crow Ltd Peekaboo House
Book SynopsisEasy-to-use peekaboo sliders, a funny rhyming text and surprise mirror ending combine in this stylish and interactive board book for babies and toddlers!With a total of 10 smooth mechanisms to push, pull or turn on every spread this beautiful book is packed full of fun!From Camilla Reid and Ingela P Arrhenius, the award-winning team behind the bestselling Felt Flaps Where's Mr? series.Connecting with faces and playing peekaboo is one of the first games that babies play. It's why the very youngest of children will love this cute home-themed book - and want to read it again and again. Also available: Peekaboo Cow, Peekaboo Apple, Peekaboo Bear, Peekaboo Sun, Peekaboo Love
£999.99
Bonnier Books Ltd CLASSICS:
Book SynopsisEnjoy the wonderful world of Disney in this awesome colouring book. With over 80 pages bursting with family favourites, this is the ideal book for any Disney fan.
£6.23
Quarto Publishing PLC The Story Orchestra: Four Seasons in One Day:
Book SynopsisDiscover what it would be like to travel through the four seasons in one day in this musical story based on the classical masterpiece The Four Seasons – push the button in each breathtaking scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Vivaldi’s score. Follow a little girl called Isabelle and her dog, Pickle, as they take on the adventure of a lifetime. As a sign of the changing seasons, Isabelle carries a little apple tree with her, and we see it bud, blossom and lose its leaves. As you and your little one journey through the vibrant scenes illustrated by artist Jessica Courtney-Tickle, you will press the buttons to hear 10 excerpts from The Four Seasons violin concerti. Readers should press firmly on the pages to activate the sound board at the back of the book, encouraging interactive learning and introducing children to this beautiful piece of music. At the back of the book, find a short biography of the composer, Antonio Vivaldi, with details about his composition of The Four Seasons. Next to this, you can replay the musical excerpts and, for each of them, read a discussion of the instruments, rhythms and musical techniques that make them so powerful. A glossary defines musical terms.The Story Orchestra series brings classical music to life for children through gorgeously illustrated retellings of classic ballet, opera and program music stories paired with 10-second sound clips of orchestras playing from their musical scores. With The Story Orchestra keyboard sound books, children can play the famous melodies themselves with the sound of a real grand piano. Also available from the Story Orchestra series: The Magic Flute, I Can Play (vol 1), Carnival of the Animals, Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker.Manufacturer’s note: please pull the white tab out of the back of the book before use. Sound buttons require a firm push in exact location to work, which may be hard for young children. All sound clips are 10 seconds long.The perfect primer to introduce children to classical music.Trade Review"...a sprightly introduction to program music and also to one of its greatest exemplars." * Kirkus Reviews *
£15.29
Make Believe Ideas Cosy Club Little Cuties
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£6.64
Chartwell Books Inside Out Insects
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£11.69
Chartwell Books Inside Out Whale
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£11.69
Usborne Publishing Ltd Bird Sounds
Book SynopsisSam Taplin (Author) Sam Taplin grew up in a beautiful valley in Yorkshire, where he dreamed of being a writer, and after three years reading other people's books at university he started writing his own for Usborne. He's been doing it ever since. When he's not writing about lonely rabbits or inquisitive bears, he likes doing card tricks, writing songs and playing long games of chess by the fire.
£11.69
Nosy Crow Ltd Listen to the Nutcracker
Book SynopsisAn internationally bestselling series of board books with amazing real-life sounds!This brand new edition includes replaceable AAA batteries and an exciting 'Look and Find' game on the final page.
£10.44
Nosy Crow Ltd Bizzy Bear Whizzy Wheels Train
£7.59
Bonnier Books Ltd Disney Stitch Giant Stickers
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£7.59
Make Believe Ideas Wipe Clean Foodie Cuties
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£8.54
Make Believe Ideas Wipe Clean Mega Mazes
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£8.54
Five Mile Cute Cats
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£5.94
Pan Macmillan Dear Santa: A Lift-the-flap Christmas Book
Book SynopsisLift the flaps to find out what Santa has sent in this fun Christmas book from the bestselling creator of the preschool classic, Dear Zoo.Toddlers will love lifting the flaps to open the presents and find out what Santa has sent. Will he send the perfect present in the end? With gold foil cover, flaps to lift on every page and a touch-and-feel surprise ending, this festive favourite is the ideal Christmas gift or stocking filler for preschoolers.With bright, bold artwork and a simple, engaging text, Dear Santa by Rod Campbell is sure to delight young children – and the chunky board book format and sturdy card flaps make it perfect for little hands.Trade ReviewA hands-on winner, we love how interactive and engaging this book is for younger readers, and think it would make a wonderful Christmas gift or stocking filler. * The Independent *Campbell uses simple, easy-to-follow sentences and bright, bold, appealing artwork to bring to life the wonder of Christmas . . . with its sturdy pages ideal for little hands, eye-catching gold foil cover, and touch-and-feel surprise ending, is the perfect gift to share and enjoy with your toddlers. A hands-on winner! -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Post *This treasure of a book is timeless. With opportunities for developing vocabulary and conversation this book is perfect for toddlers this festive season. * EYE Early Years Educator *A great one for young children and little hands * Birmingham Mail, Cambridge News + other regionals *
£7.59
Scholastic This Little Bunny Touch Feel CBB
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£7.59
Quarto Publishing PLC The Story Orchestra Swan Lake Press the note to
Book SynopsisDiscover the spellbinding magic of Swan Lake in this musical retelling of the ballet – push the button on each beautiful scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Tchaikovsky’s score.This tale of a prince, a beautiful swan princess and an evil sorcerer begins in a woodland clearing far, far away. It is Prince Siegfried’s 21st birthday. He is playing games with his friends when his mother, the Queen, arrives to tell him he needs to stop having fun and start looking after the kingdom. Prince Siegfried dreams of running away.He follows an enchanting flock of swans to a clearing by a lake, where four of the little cygnets begin to dance. The most beautiful swan transforms into the Princess Odette, who tells him that she has been cursed to turn into a swan by day and return to her natural form at night by the evil sorcerer Von Rothbart. As the prince and Odette dance, they begin to fall in love.
£15.29
Pan Macmillan My First London Sticker Book
Book SynopsisMarion Billet was born in 1982 in Lyon, France. She studied children's book illustration at the Emile Cohl School. Marion is widely published - around eighty children's books published in eleven different countries, including the Whizzy Wheels series (My First London Bus and My First London Taxi) as well as Hello! London, a push, pull and slide book of London landmarks. Her illustrations have also appeared in magazines, on stationery and toys, and on children's furniture and clothes. Marion currently lives in Los Angeles with her family.Trade ReviewSimple, stylish and colourful...plus over 250 stickers, all beautifully detailed and with some lovely comic touches. * Parents in Touch *Whether you are looking for an action-packed virtual tour of London or a way to share memories of a first visit, there could be no better way to learn, look and travel. -- Lancashire Evening PostThis carry-handle activity title has masses of tourist appeal - Children's Buyers Guide Spring 2015. * The Bookseller *
£7.59
Arcturus Publishing DottoDot Activity Book
Book SynopsisJo Moon has been illustrating books for twenty years. Based in Liverpool, England. Jo works from her home studio designing and illustrating bright and playful board books, bath books and activity books for pre-school children. Her clients include Arcturus Publishing, Scholastic, Dorling Kindersley and Campbell Books.Gabriele Tafuni is a graduate of IED (the European Institute of Design) and lives in Alba, Italy. He particularly loves drawing animals. His clients include Parragon Books, Macmillan Publishers and Montadori.Beatrice Costamagna is a freelance illustrator from Torino, Italy. She loves drawing children's books, but she also has experience with ebooks and app projects for children. Her clients include Pearson, Piccolia, DeAgostini and many more.Jane Moseley is an experienced non-fiction writer and editor, who has worked on a variety of books for both children and adults - from dot-to-dots and puzzle books to gardening and art.Jackie Strachan is an experienced non-fiction writer and editor, who has worked on a variety of books for both children and adults - from dot-to-dots and puzzle books to gardening and art.
£7.59
Usborne Publishing The Four Seasons
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£11.69
Usborne Publishing Ltd Winter Wonderland Sound Book
Book SynopsisSam Taplin (Author) Sam Taplin grew up in a beautiful valley in Yorkshire, where he dreamed of being a writer, and after three years reading other people's books at university he started writing his own for Usborne. He's been doing it ever since. When he's not writing about lonely rabbits or inquisitive bears, he likes doing card tricks, writing songs and playing long games of chess by the fire.
£999.99
Usborne Publishing Ltd Peep Inside Space
Book SynopsisGrowing up on the Wirral and in Germany, Anna wrote plays about talking animals, and stories about naughty children, and drew on every available surface. After school, she did an Art Foundation course, then a degree in German Literature & Philosophy at Oxford University. In 1998 she found her perfect job at Usborne in London, writing about everything from curious penguins to trips to the Moon.
£8.54
Pan Macmillan Babies Laugh at Peekaboo
Book SynopsisDr. Caspar Addyman is a developmental psychologist and director of the Goldsmiths InfantLab. He is interested in how babies adapt to the world and how we support their learning. Over the course of his career, he has investigated early concept learning, the foundations of language, time perception and sleep, and of course, the importance of laughter and positive emotion in early life - research that culminated in Caspar's joyful and informative book, The Laughing Baby. Not only does Caspar write about babies, but he also writes for babies with his fabulous Babies Laugh books.Born in Gdansk, Poland, Ania Simeone graduated in literature and moved to Sardinia, Italy, for ten years. She currently lives in the beautiful seaside town of Sopot in Poland, with her husband, daughter, Sara, and dog, Leo. Ania beautifully captures all the happy, curious and funny moments of everyday life. She works with traditional techniques, like coloured pencils and watercolours, as well as digital programs, carefully selecting colours to reflect the seasons and their light.Trade ReviewThis thick sturdy board book is perfect for little hands to handle, and with is vibrant illustrations, it would be great to keep babies engaged during tummy time. * Booktrust *Your little ones will gurgle and giggle along with this fun, interactive book as they grab and slide open the interactive pages to play peekaboo to find the baby within the gorgeously illustrated sturdy pages of this board book. -- Mini TravellersWe put the book to our harshest critic, my 21-month-old who gets through about 30 books a day (she’s a serious bookworm) and she was absolutely delighted by the interactive element – although I do often get shouted at to help her when she can’t push the pages back together. * Huff Post *
£6.99
Usborne Publishing Ltd That's not my fire engine...
Book SynopsisTurn the pages to discover the fire engines with their bumpy doors, squashy wheels and sparkly lights as they speed through the pages of this sturdy board book. Babies and toddlers will delight in the bold illustrations and touching the fuzzy, furry, smooth and soft fabric patches on each page. That's not my... books are designed to be shared and support sensory and language development.Don't forget to spot the familiar little white mouse on every page of this sturdy board book, perfect for little hands.DID YOU KNOW...? One That's not my... book is sold every minute in the UK! With over 60 titles to choose from, there's a That's not my... book for everyone.
£6.99
Usborne Publishing Ltd Sticker Dolly Dressing Cinderella
Book SynopsisUse the stickers to dress the doll characters in this exciting version of Cinderella. Scenes include Cinderella hard at work in the kitchen, her stepmother and sisters in their smart drawing room, a footman arriving with an invitation to a ball at the Palace, the surprise arrival of the fairy godmother, Cinderella losing her slipper as she runs home after the ball and lots more.
£7.59
