Activity books and kits
Little Simon Pretty Princesses Beautiful Princesses to Color
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£7.59
Simon & Schuster Isabelle Isabellas Little Book of Rules
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£11.69
Scholastic Souris Et Raconte Ton Histoire
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£14.85
Collins Big. Fat. Mistake. and Other Stories We Write
Book SynopsisThis book isn’t finished. It’s up to you and your kids to imagine what happens next!Spark your child’s creativity! Grab some pens, pick a story inside and take turns coming up with what happens next!Once Upon a Pancake: Big. Fat. Mistake. and Other Stories We Write Together is a fun, screen-free, stay-home activity for children and their parents, grandparents or teachers. Grown-ups help with much of the reading and writing down, to keep to story going and the creativity flowing.When you’re done, you’ll have a unique book filled with your kids’ creativity. Twenty stories to write together, in a variety of styles Beautiful colour illustrations throughout A fun way for children to develop their reading, writing and storytelling abilities S
£12.35
Little, Brown Book Group Asterix Wheres Asterix
Book SynopsisA fun and funny volume full of hilarious scenes featuring Asterix and his friends in a range of different escapades! Younger readers are sure to have fun searching for Asterix amidst the chaos.
£8.54
Hachette Children's Group Oi Frog
Book SynopsisThe laughter never ends with Oi Frog and Friends!Jam-packed with the silliest of animals, this bestselling rhyming story will have the youngest of readers in fits of laughter. Over 1 million copies sold!Cats sit on mats, hares sit on chairs, mules sit on stools and gophers sit on sofas. But Frog does not want to sit on a log. Jam-packed with animals and silliness, this original rhyming story is guaranteed to get children giggling!''An absolute treat.'' Daily Mail''Hilarious.'' Guardian''The most outstanding children''s book.'' Jo Wiley, BBC Radio 2Can''t get enough? Look out for: Oi Dog, Oi Cat, Oi Duck-billed Platypus, Oi PuppiesOi Frog and Friends is a top ten bestselling series. Loved by children and parents, the books have won numerous awards, including the Laugh Out Loud Picture Book Award, and been shortlisted for many more!Trade ReviewYou'd be hard pressed to find a more entertaining book than this stunningly illustrated story... Field's illustrations are bursting with energy and silliness... an absolute treat. * Irish Daily Mail *I adore this fantastic picture book... Jim Field's strong and amusing illustrations bring this hilarious rhyming story to life... no doubt going to be the favourite choice for bedtime... for both children and adults! * Bath Chronicle *Kes Gray and Jim Field make an excellent pairing in this picture book perfectly aimed at young children... a series of increasingly funny scenes, making this a picture book that is fun to share. * * * * * Books for Keeps *Hilarious illustrations and rhymes... everyone will love it. * Libby Allman (Children's Book Specialist) *I absolutely loved Kes Gray's hilarious rhyming tale... terrific. * Red Reading Hub *Delightfully wicked, will have the whole family laughing! * Norwich Evening News *Readers will enjoy the clever play on words as well as the bold and comical illustrations. * Carousel *gets our vote for funniest book of 2014. A brilliant, brightly coloured gift that is guaranteed to have you in stitches. * Mumsnet *Perfect for 3-5 year-olds... an hilarious re-readable future favourite. * Waterstones (Leilah Shelton) *A very funny book with a lovely twist to the tale. Really entertaining... perfect for bedtime. * Books for Keeps *Readers will enjoy the clever play on words as well as the bold and comical illustrations * Carousel *Storytime will never be the same. Impossible to resist * Kirkus *Great fun * independent.ie *Delightfully mad * telegraph.co.uk *[A] hugely enjoyable piece of rhyming fun..."This is simply an absolute delight to read aloud with your child and became a firm bedtime favourite with my 6 year old daughter Coco" commented radio 2's Jo Whiley * Teach Primary *A fun and welcome addition to the world of rhyming animal books * School Library Journal *Expect lots of laughter * Booklist *Children will adore joining in with the strong rhyming patterns as well as loving the ridiculous scenarios * Teaching English (Primary Matters) *This is a book that's been made to be read out loud....Taking the cat sat on a mat as a starting point, we find out what different animals sit on. But what does frog sit on? It's simply brilliant. * The Independent *It's simply brilliant * The Independent *In this wonderfully silly sequel, Frog is changing the rules ... Guaranteed to become the bedtime read of choice for adult readers as well as the children listening * TheSchoolrun.com *In picture books, the Oi! Frog series (Hodder) by Kes Gray and Jim Field began to challenge Julia Donaldson (and her various illustrators) in popularity * The Guardian *
£6.99
Hachette Children's Books Hugless Douglas
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£9.93
Hachette Children's Group Oi Frog
Book SynopsisThe laughter never ends with Oi Frog and Friends!The board book edition of the bestselling rhyming story. Jam-packed with the silliest of animals, this will have the youngest of readers in fits of laughter!Cats sit on mats, hares sit on chairs, mules sit on stools and gophers sit on sofas. But Frog does not want to sit on a log. Jam-packed with animals and silliness, this original rhyming story is guaranteed to get children giggling!''An absolute treat.'' Daily Mail''Hilarious.'' Guardian''The most outstanding children''s book.'' Jo Wiley, BBC Radio 2Can''t get enough? Look out for: Oi Dog, Oi Cat, Oi Duck-billed Platypus, Oi PuppiesOi Frog and Friends is a top ten bestselling series. Loved by children and parents, the books have won numerous awards, including the Laugh Out Loud Picture Book Award, and been shortlisted for many more!Trade ReviewIn this wonderfully silly sequel, Frog is changing the rules ... Guaranteed to become the bedtime read of choice for adult readers as well as the children listening * TheSchoolrun.com * It's simply brilliant * The Independent * This is a book that's been made to be read out loud....Taking the cat sat on a mat as a starting point, we find out what different animals sit on. But what does frog sit on? It's simply brilliant. * The Independent * Children will adore joining in with the strong rhyming patterns as well as loving the ridiculous scenarios * Teaching English (Primary Matters) * Expect lots of laughter * Booklist * A fun and welcome addition to the world of rhyming animal books * School Library Journal * [A] hugely enjoyable piece of rhyming fun..."This is simply an absolute delight to read aloud with your child and became a firm bedtime favourite with my 6 year old daughter Coco" commented radio 2's Jo Whiley * Teach Primary * Delightfully mad * telegraph.co.uk * Great fun * independent.ie * Storytime will never be the same. Impossible to resist * Kirkus * Readers will enjoy the clever play on words as well as the bold and comical illustrations * Carousel * A very funny book with a lovely twist to the tale. Really entertaining... perfect for bedtime. * Books for Keeps * Perfect for 3-5 year-olds... an hilarious re-readable future favourite. * Waterstones (Leilah Shelton) * gets our vote for funniest book of 2014. A brilliant, brightly coloured gift that is guaranteed to have you in stitches. * Mumsnet * Readers will enjoy the clever play on words as well as the bold and comical illustrations. * Carousel * Delightfully wicked, will have the whole family laughing! * Norwich Evening News * I absolutely loved Kes Gray's hilarious rhyming tale... terrific. * Red Reading Hub * Hilarious illustrations and rhymes... everyone will love it. * Libby Allman (Children's Book Specialist) * Kes Gray and Jim Field make an excellent pairing in this picture book perfectly aimed at young children... a series of increasingly funny scenes, making this a picture book that is fun to share. * * * * * Books for Keeps * I adore this fantastic picture book... Jim Field's strong and amusing illustrations bring this hilarious rhyming story to life... no doubt going to be the favourite choice for bedtime... for both children and adults! * Bath Chronicle * You'd be hard pressed to find a more entertaining book than this stunningly illustrated story... Field's illustrations are bursting with energy and silliness... an absolute treat. * Irish Daily Mail *
£7.59
Hachette Children's Group Hugless Douglas
Book SynopsisEver feel like you need a really big bear hug? Celebrate 10 years of Hugless Douglas with this special anniversary edition!Trade ReviewOozes the 'ah' factor as the big bear searches for the perfect hug * Sunday Independent (Dublin) *Endearing and funny * Bournemouth Daily Echo *A charming and endearing tale * The Bookseller *This deceptively simply story quickly becomes a favourite * Carousel *One for softies big and small * Junior *Heart-warming ... a perfect tale to share with little ones * Families Magazine *Great fun * Nursery World *The perfect bedtime read, ideal for sending children off to sleep feeling loved * Parents In Touch *Awww... Hugless Douglas is so sweet! * Bookwitch *
£9.09
Hachette Children's Group The Magic Faraway Tree Lets Have a Picnic
Book SynopsisHigh up in the branches of the Faraway Tree . . . lives Moonface - hello, Moonface!Moonface is feeling hungry and wants to have a picnic with all of his forest friends! Can you lift the flaps to help him find some tasty treats and pack his basket in time for lunch? A charming lift-the-flap picnic tale inspired by Enid Blyton''s Magic Faraway Tree Tales.More in the series: Goodnight, Fairy
£7.59
Hachette Children's Group Superstar DressUp Ariana Grande 100 Unofficial
Book SynopsisPop icon Ariana Grande is always in style and now is your chance to be her fashion stylist as she and her two besties conquer the world in a range of dazzling outfits. Whether Ariana''s throwing a party, hanging out in LA, attending awards ceremonies, writing her next album or performing - there are outfits and accessories for every occasion so she and her friends are dressed to impress.Contains eleven spectacular scenes and over 300 stickers including dresses, glittery shoes, friendship bracelets, cat carriers and much more. With fabulous facts on every page about your favourite superstar.
£7.59
Perfect Papercraft Toys
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£9.60
David & Charles My Manga Journal
Book SynopsisCreate your own super-cool journal filled with manga motifs! My Manga Journal has pages pre-designed with amazing manga art for you to start filling with lists, goals, plans, secrets and dreams. Beautifully finished with rounded corners and foiled cover, this is the perfect planner for kids and teens who love manga and anime.
£11.69
David & Charles My Kawaii Journal
Book SynopsisCreate your own super-cute journal filled with kawaii motifs! My Kawaii Journal has pages pre-designed with adorable art for you to start filling with lists, goals, plans, secrets and dreams. Beautifully finished with rounded corners and foiled cover, this is the perfect planner for kids and teens who love kawaii and all things cute.
£11.69
Pan Macmillan Hello London
Book SynopsisA first big, novelty board book of London landmarks for toddlers!Trade ReviewThe push, pull and slide mechanisms are easy to use and allow toddlers to join in all the big city adventures. 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 Post *Hello! London is a great board book, could be a reminder of a trip to London and offers lots of discussion points. We've really enjoyed reading, exploring and sharing our own memories. . . a lovely addition to any bookcase. * over40andamumtoone.com *The text is simple with a maximum of just a couple of sentences per page, so it is ideal for younger reader with shorter attention spans. There is also rhyme to grab the children's attention when listening. Even very young toddlers would enjoy the rhyme and simple story of this book, but the interactive elements and inciting London scenes mean that there is plenty for older toddlers to enjoy too. I definitely think that this is a board book which can offer more longevity than most board books could, and it is really lovely. * intheplayroom.co.uk *Hello! London is a fantastic book as there's so much to look at and talk about. Perfect for Londoners or those just passing through, there are lots of landmarks to look at. This is a sturdy book and my 2 year old adores the fact it's interactive with things to push and pull. Hopefully it should last her rough little hands and give her lots more pleasure. * the-gingerbread-house.co.uk *We loved how beautifully illustrated this book is. It is lovely and bright with lots of illustrations which provided great talking points. With simple push, pull and slide actions, you can lift Tower Bridge up and down, make the London Eye go round and even see the Queen at the palace. The slide mechanisms have been cleverly implemented. Eva is two and a half years old and she simply placed her little finger in the holes and smiled as she could change the picture with a simple slide. * lovedbyparents.com *Marion Billet has crafted a beautiful book of London Landmarks for toddlers to push, pull, and slide. The pages are chock full of loads of beautiful illustrations . . . This bright book will stay on top of your reading stack! * familiesonline.co.uk *The book is action packed, full of things to talk about, from people on the bus - mums, dads and babies - to having a picnic in the park by the River Thames. For the pre-schoolers, colours and shapes can be discussed and readers can pick out their favourites. * Armadillo Magazine *
£11.99
Pan Macmillan Busy Builders
Book SynopsisWith lots to see and heaps to do, in Busy Builders young children really can join in by pushing, pulling and turning the tabs to bring the building site to life. Climb a ladder, make a crane lift heavy loads high up into the sky, then knock down a building with a giant wrecking ball. Perfect for toddlers who like to play as they read, they will love this bright and colourful board book with gentle rhyming text and wonderful illustrations by Rebecca Finn, which is part of the Busy Book series. Busy Builders has been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer's Good Play Guide.Keep little ones busy with more of the Busy Book series: Busy Garage, Busy Airport, and Busy Railway.Trade ReviewThe super bright illustrations are what truly make this book so eye-catchingly wonderful. It's hard to know what delights to feast your eyes upon first. * Oneblueonepink.com *Like Busy Farm and the other books in this range, this interactive book has lots of additional features over and above the rhymes. The speech bubbles promote further interaction with the adults reading the book with the child and the push, pull and slide features help strengthen young children’s fine motor control. -- Dr Amanda Gummer * Dr Gummer's Good Play Guide *
£6.99
Accord Publishing, a Division of Andrews McMeel Today Ill Be a Princess
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£7.59
Andrews McMeel Publishing Go Fun Big Book of Puzzles
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£12.34
Andrews McMeel Publishing Build Your Own Theme Park
Book SynopsisGet the fun going for makers of all ages with Build Your Own Theme Park with just scissors, glue, and your imagination!
£13.99
Phoenix International Publications, Incorporated World of Eric Carle Around the Farm Sound Book
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£16.19
Phoenix International Publications, Incorporated Disney Princess Light Up Your Dreams PopUp
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£12.34
Phoenix International Publications, Incorporated Disney Princess WriteAndErase Look and Find
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£11.39
Phoenix International Publications, Incorporated Disney Mickey Mouse Clubhouse WriteAndErase
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£11.39
Phoenix International Publications, Incorporated World of Eric Carle Animal Babies PlayASound The
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£14.67
Chronicle Books Peekaboo
Book SynopsisPeekaboo! I see you! Spread this clever book flat and peek through each funny face for hours of fun. With bold colors and simple words, acclaimed author and illustrator Taro Gomi shows youngsters a new way to look at the world around them.
£6.99
Chronicle Books Wiggle
Book SynopsisAn original board book illustrated by perennially popular international favourite Taro Gomi.
£7.57
Chronicle Books Little Monkey Finger Puppet Book
Book SynopsisBright, simple art, charming rhymed text and an adorable Monkey finger puppet!
£5.99
Chronicle Books Touchthinklearn Colors
Book SynopsisPart of the bestselling TouchThinkLearn series! This touch book about colors is perfect for hands-on learning.'Visual and tactile elegance that will appeal to eyes and hands.'—The New York Times To touch is to experience. To experience is to learn. The popular TouchThinkLearn series, with over 1,000,000 copies sold, combines scooped-out die-cuts with raised, shaped elements, designed to offer the youngest learners an irresistible opportunity to explore their universe in a hands-on, multisensory way. TouchThinkLearn: Colors, from acclaimed author Xavier Deneux, is an exquisitely designed chunky board book that invites little readers to explore color in a whole new way. Dynamic, tactile features make learning about colors fun and engaging, and the sturdy, durable pages are a delight for curious toddlers to enjoy again and again.IRRESISTIBLE PICTURE BOOK: Engaging, simple, and straightforwa
£14.24
Chronicle Books Paper Style Hairdos
Book SynopsisAspiring hairstylists will enjoy breaking out the scissors and style savvy to make over 15 characters—including a princess, a pirate, a ballerina, and even a poodle—in serious need of a haircut. This one-of-a-kind novelty format features cool and quirky characters, each with an overlay sheet of paper hair, ready to be styled in a variety of ways. With simple, step-by-step instructions for creating numerous paper ''dos, from curls to crimping to dreadlocks, crafters will delight in the sassy text, funky art, and styling possibilities.
£12.34
Chronicle Books Flora and the Penguin
Book SynopsisHaving mastered ballet in Flora and the Flamingo, Flora takes to the ice and forms an unexpected friendship with a penguin. Twirling, leaping, spinning, and gliding, on skates and flippers, the duo mirror each other''s graceful dance above and below the ice. But when Flora gives the penguin the cold shoulder, the pair must figure out a way to work together for uplifting results. Artist Molly Idle creates an innovative, wordless picture book with clever flaps that reveal Flora and the penguin coming together, spiraling apart, and coming back together as only true friends do.For more feathery fun, pick up Flora and the Flamingo, Flora and the Peacocks, Flora and Friends Matching Game or, coming soon, Flora and the Chicks.Trade Review"Artist Molly Idle creates an innovative, wordless picture book with clever flaps that reveal Flora and the penguin coming together, spiralling apart and coming back together as only true friends do." -- Toppsta
£14.15
Chronicle Books Missing Socks Matching Game
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£13.49
Chronicle Books Little Sea Turtle Finger Puppet Book
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£7.88
Chronicle Books Little Dog Finger Puppet Book
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£7.59
Chronicle Books Little Cat Finger Puppet Book
Book SynopsisBright, simple art, charming rhymed text and an adorable black cat finger puppet!
£5.99
Chronicle Books Bunny Slopes winter Books for Kids Snow Childrens
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£17.09
Chronicle Books Little Moose Finger Puppet Book
Book SynopsisTiny tots will enjoy spending a sunny day of play with a mischievous fox cub in Little Fox and going for a dip in a mountain lake with an adventurous calf in Little Moose. These simple, comforting stories feature a permanently attached plush finger puppet and peekaboo holes in every page, giving parents and children a fun, interactive way to play and read together.
£7.90
Chronicle Books Baby Tiger Finger Puppet Book
Book SynopsisHow does Baby Tiger play? Follow along with this cute baby animal as it experiences its world, from playtime to bedtime. This simple, comforting story features a permanently attached plush finger puppet and peek-a-boo holes in every page, giving parents and children a fun, interactive way to play and read together.
£5.99
Chronicle Books Punch Out Play Game Book
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£14.99
Chronicle Books Motor Mix Emergency interactive Childrens Books
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£9.49
Chronicle Books Motor Mix Flight interactive Childrens Books
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£9.49
Chronicle Books Tiny Town
Book SynopsisEmbark on a Tiny Tour! These adorable shaped board books take young readers on a tour through a teeny world with every turn of the page. Die-cuts on each page lead to the next adventure, finally ending in the comforts of home. Toddlers will delight in guessing what comes next while learning essential prediction skills. Shaped like buildings and featuring neon accents throughout, these cute books have great value and will prove irresistible to children eager to create their own tiny world.
£8.31
Chronicle Books Animal Friends Barnyard Jamboree
Book SynopsisWith Junzo Terada''s adorable Animal Friends, every day is a party! Farm animals gather their bandmates at the barn to jig and jive until they feel alive. After all, celebrations are better when we''re all together!With a new animal friend peeking out from each shaped, layered page, this innovative board book is full of guessing game fun. Culminating in a flap fiesta on the final spread, the animal friends exchange instruments and swim toys, modeling both sharing and community for young readers. Featuring lovable animal friends who know that the best things in life are shared, this smart board book is perfect for interactive reading and playtime fun!
£9.06
Chronicle Books Animal Friends on Parade Puzzle
Book SynopsisIt''s time to party! From a gorilla in a party hat to a hedgehog rat-a-tat-tatting on his drum, these animal friends from different habitats—the jungle, farm, woodland, and Arctic—know that togetherness is something to celebrate. Featuring twelve double-sided uniquely die-cut pieces, this fun puzzle offers (nearly) endless combinations, providing hours of entertainment.
£12.35
Chronicle Books Peekaboo Stroller Cards In the Forest
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£8.99
Chronicle Books Travel Matching Game My Little Cities
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£13.49
Chronicle Books BumpertoBumper Cars Trucks Flash Cards
Book SynopsisZoom into first words with colorful vehicles! Twenty flash cards in the shapes of a school bus, fire truck, taxi, doubledecker bus, garbage truck, and more will delight young children who love all things that go vroom-vroom! Printed on thick, sturdy board, the cards are perfect for play and decorating a child''s room.
£12.35
Chronicle Books BumperToBumper Stroller Cars
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£8.99
Chronicle Books Baby Giraffe Finger Puppet Book
Book SynopsisBright art and simple, child-friendly text, plus an adorable animal finger puppet!
£5.99
