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Book SynopsisA Wonderful Wood is a fun adventure poem of five forest creatures' preparation for hibernation, full of the onomatopoeic sounds of nature and the warmth of friendship.

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Book SynopsisZOG, by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler is now available as asturdy board book with a hardback cover. Zog is the keenest dragon in school. He's also the most accident-prone. Luckily, a mysterious little girl always patches up his bumpsand bruises. But will she be able to help him with his toughesttest: capturing a princess?

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Book SynopsisA classic picture book by Eric Carle and Bill Martin, Jr - Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?Exuberantly coloured artwork and favourite animals make this rhythmic story the perfect introduction to looking and learning about colours. Each spread leads seamlessly into the next and young children will delight in Eric''s colourful collage animals and simple repetitive language. The book has been printed in a sturdy board book edition - perfect for little hands!Eric Carle is an internationally bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator of books for very young children. Eric lives in Massachusetts.Don''t miss all the other The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Eric Carle books:The Very Hungry Caterpillar; Eric Carle''s Very Special Baby Book; Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What do You Hear?; The Very busy Spider; The Very Quiet Cricket; The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse; 1, 2, 3 to the Zoo; Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What do you See?; The VTrade ReviewCarle's books all have an educational element – they teach about animals, numbers, colours and nature – but a big part of their appeal is that they are not didactic or laboured, but light and entertaining. There's warmth and humour there too * Junior *Carle's richly hued, collage-like art and gentle text will be comfortingly familiar to his numerous young devotees * Publishers Weekly *Eric Carle . . . has an unfailing magic. His gentle, glowing collages are satisfying for parent and child * The Times *

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Book SynopsisJoin Baby and his mama at the bustling marketplace for a bright, bouncy read-aloud offering a gentle introduction to numbers.When Baby and Mama go to market, baby is so adorable that the banana seller gives him six bananas. Baby eats one and puts five in the basket, but Mama doesn''t notice. As Mama and Baby wind their way through the market stalls, cheeky Baby collects five juicy oranges, four sugary chin-chin biscuits, three roasted sweetcorn, two pieces of coconut ... until Mama notices that her basket is getting very heavy. Poor Baby, she thinks he must be very hungry by now!Now in baby-friendly board book format, rhythmic language, visual humour and a bounty of delectable food make this a tale that is sure to whet little appetites for story time.Trade Review“Beautifully colourful and vibrant.” * The Green Parent *“[…] full of wonder and magic.” * Rebel Tribe Blog *Atinuke’s story about a baby exploring the sights and sounds of a bustling African market is perfect for early years readers, with lots of fun counting and food naming elements to focus on. That it is set in a busy mega African city is a great way of sharing with young children amazing corners of the world that may not resemble their own. * The Good Wide Web *Author Atinuke, who was born and grew up in Nigeria, draws on her African cultural experiences to create this timeless tale that was a huge hit with both our big and little testers.A charming introduction to simple counting, Baby Goes To Market is a real treat, with the colourful illustrations evoking the mouth-watering food, hustle and bustle and bright African-print fabrics of the market – there’s plenty for little ones to engage with visually here – and the rhythmic language and humour toddlers and pre-schoolers love. * The Independent *

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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. Press the button, recognise the sounds, then point at the right picture! What do the tango, Charleston, salsa, rock 'n' roll and hip-hop sound like? Push the buttons to find out! Aimed at babies and toddlers, this ground-breaking series of interactive board books has a button on every spread, which plays one of five different exceptional quality sound effects. Children of every age will be captivated as they bring the artwork to life with five amazing real-life sounds.

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Book SynopsisZoom into space in this exciting new 'That's not my...' book. Babies and toddlers with love exploring the textured patches in this delightful addition to the best-selling touchy-feely series. The bold illustrations and tactile patches are specially designed to develop sensory and language development.

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Book SynopsisPush, pull and slide the tabs to hop aboard in Busy Trains! Enjoy watching the steam puff out of an engine, going through a crossing and chugging along the railway.Young children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with a gentle rhyme and wonderful illustrations by Jo Byatt. Busy Trains has been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer's Good Toy Guide.Listen along to an audio recording of this story by scanning the QR code on the back cover. Discover more of the Busy Book series: Busy Fire Station, Busy Airport and Busy Bikes.

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Book SynopsisLift the flaps and join in the fun with Rod Campbell's classic, Dear Zoo, with bright, bold artwork and a whole host of favourite animals.'I wrote to the zoo to send me a pet . . .'Young children will love lifting the flaps to discover the animals the zoo has sent – a monkey, a lion and even an elephant! But will they ever manage to send the perfect pet?Rod Campbell's classic lift-the-flap book has been a firm favourite with toddlers and parents alike ever since it was first published in 1982 – no child's bookcase is complete without a well-worn copy of Dear Zoo!Little animal lovers will also enjoy Rod Campbell's Look After Us, a lift-the-flap animal book for toddlers with a positive message about conservation.Trade ReviewA delight to read again and again. * The Independent *Preschool classic. * The Bookseller *Dear Zoo is a classic that children never seem to tire of and is always a pleasure to read. * The Sun *A book that's been a firm favourite with parents and toddlers for years, Dear Zoo is an interactive flap book that your tot will love. Will they ever manage to find the perfect pet as they discover the different animals the zoo has sent? * Closer Online *

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Book SynopsisThe original, award-winning Felt Flap series - perfect for babies and toddlers!Each title in this stylish series has five spreads with friendly characters to find behind colourful felt flaps.In Where's Mr Duck?, you're on the look out for Mrs Butterfly, Mr Frog, Mrs Worm and Mr Duck himself!Lift the final flap and there's a surprise mirror - always a hit with the little ones.Parents adore these books because they are beautiful but tough enough to withstand even the most enthusiastic of young readers. And children love them because they are just so much fun. Other titles in the series include, Felt Flaps Where's Mr Lion?, Felt Flaps Where's Mr Unicorn? and Felt Flaps Where's Mrs Ladybird? Felt Flaps Where's Mr Lion? won Sainsbury's Children's Book of the Year 2017The felt flaps in this sturdy board book are perfect for little ones to turn and tug, which means you can get even the tiniest tot into books and finding the activity fun. Ingela Arrhenius' illustrations are a real bonus. They are bright and retro and sure to capture your baby's attention. A perfect book to share with very little ones.BookTrust

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Book SynopsisJoin the Jolly Postman as he delivers letters in fairy-tale land in this fun, interactive story book!The Jolly Postman is off on another adventure as he delivers letters around fairy-tale land! Children will love opening the envelopes to read a letter from Goldilocks, a postcard addressed to a giant up a beanstalk... and even a note for the Big Bad Wolf!Discover the magic of letters with this much-loved rhyming tale, which has delighted readers for generations.Brilliantly designed with lots of little details to spot, this old favourite will be enjoyed time and time again. - Book TrustLook out for these other classics by Allan Ahlberg:Each Peach Pear PlumThe Jolly Pocket PostmanDaisy Chains

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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 *

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Book SynopsisJulia Donaldson is the author of some of the world's best-loved children's books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, which together have sold over 27.5 million copies worldwide, and the hugely successful What the Ladybird Heard adventures. Julia also writes fiction, including the Princess Mirror-Belle books illustrated by Lydia Monks, as well as poems, plays and songs and her brilliant live shows are always in demand. She was Children's Laureate 201113 and has been honoured with a CBE for Services to Literature. Julia and her husband Malcolm divide their time between West Sussex and Edinburgh.Axel Scheffler is a star illustrator whose instantly recognizable, warm and witty illustrations have achieved worldwide acclaim and numerous awards. Axel is the illustrator of some of the world's best-loved picture books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child. In addition to his picture books, Axel illustrates wonderful novelty and gift books for Macmillan, such as the bestselling The Bedtime Bear, The Tickle Book and Mother Goose's Nursery Rhymes. He is also the illustrator of the popular Pip and Posy series, and other books with Julia Donaldson including The Ugly Five. Axel was the winner of the Illustrator of the Year award in 2018. Born in Hamburg, Axel now lives with his family in London.

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Book SynopsisCelebrate thirty-five years of the bear family with this very special edition of the classic bedtime story, Whatever Next!, a beautiful story of innocence and imagination, full of the characteristic warmth and humour of Jill Murphy, author of Peace at Last and The Worst Witch.The moon and back before bath time? Whatever next!Baby Bear wants to go on one more adventure before bed – a quick trip to the moon. Mrs Bear isn't pleased, and anyway, she says, Baby Bear doesn't have a rocket. Luckily, there's one under the stairs . . .Enjoy more Bear Family stories with Peace at Last and Just One of Those Days.Trade ReviewA lovely book for adult and child to enjoy. * Nursery World *Enchanting story . . . stunning pictures . . . ideal bedtime reading. * Practical Parenting *

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Book SynopsisInspired by the real-life Ugly Five safari animals, THE UGLY FIVEis a jubilant celebration of creatures that are often rather unloved. The animals proudly rejoice in their ugliness, while theirbabies tell them they're perfect just the way they are. A funny,heart-warming rhyme that is a joy to read aloud, with bold, comicalillustrations.

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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.

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Book SynopsisIt's why the very youngest of children will love this cute dinosaur-themed book - and want to read it again and again.Also available: Peekaboo Cow, Peekaboo Apple, Peekaboo Bear, Peekaboo Sun, Peekaboo Love, Peekaboo House, Peekaboo Moon, Peekaboo Chick, Peekaboo Baby, Peekaboo Pumpkin, Peekaboo Car, Peekaboo Santa and Peekaboo Lion

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Book SynopsisA warm and witty story featuring Love Monster, who now appears in his own animated television show on CBeebies!It can be tough being the only funny-looking Monster in Cutesville, but this Monster is not one to hang around and feel sorry for himself, so he's off out into the big wide world to look for someone to love him.He looks high, he looks low and he looks everywhere in-between, but it's only when he's just about to give up that he finally finds what he is looking forFeaturing an instantly charming main character who will appeal to children and adults alike, LOVE MONSTER is a warm and witty tale about the power of taking action.Trade ReviewPraise for Love Monster: “ A delightful story with an aah ending.” – The Sun “A sweetly inspiring story aimed at encouraging little readers to take positive action when life is not going their way." – The Observer “Love Monster is a delightful book which has gorgeous pictures, clear text, and a witty story line” – We Love This Book Praise for Love Monster and the Last Chocolate:“If your Easter holidays involve chocolate, and you can bear a story set in Cutesville, Rachel Bright’s scrumptious Love Monster and the Last Chocolate, with its comical, grainy images and lovely retro typeface, will be as enticing as a strawberry swirl. Our googly-eyed hero faces a moral dilemma that chocolate-lovers of all ages will appreciate.” The Sunday Times

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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.Alison Friend (Illustrator) Alison has loved painting and drawing for as long as she can remember. Animals were always a favourite subject, and as a child she copied them obsessively from wildlife books and encyclopaedias.Alison now lives in the beautiful Lake District. In her spare time she enjoys walking her dog in the fells, swimming in the lakes (when it's warm!) and falling asleep during really good films!Trade ReviewA gorgeous gift and a delightful book that will become a family favourite long after the Christmas season is over! * Lancashire Evening Post *

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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 *

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Book SynopsisTurn the pages in That's not my cat... to explore smooth stripes, fuzzy paws and fluffy ears. With their bright, bold, eye-catching illustrations and fuzzy, furry, smooth and soft tactile patches on each page, babies and toddlers love the best-selling That's not my... books. - That's not my... books are designed to be shared, and support sensory and language development. - Don't forget to spot the little white mouse on every page!- DID YOU KNOW...? One That's not my... book is sold every minute in the UK! - With over 80 titles to choose from, there's a That's not my... book for everyone.

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Book SynopsisJoin Alexander in his latest colourful quest to find the answer to the puzzling question, Do Grannies have green fingers?

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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.

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Book SynopsisYou're my little honey bunny, There's no one else like you. You're brave and bright and funny, You make me feel brand new. Cuddle up with your little honey bunny to enjoy this sweet and colourful rhyming board book! With chunky pages for small hands and die-cut parent and baby characters, this is the perfect bedtime read. International Bestselling Series Show your little one just how much they mean to you with this charming, engaging board book! You’re My Little Honey Bunny pairs sweet illustrations by Natalie Marshall with gentle rhyming text by Nicola Edwards to capture the love between a parent and child. With tactile pages, heartwarming text, peek-through holes and lively artwork, this is a great book to read together at bedtime or anytime! Get to know the You're My Little… series! From Valentine’s Day to Christmas Day and every day in between, the bestselling You’re My Little… series celebrates the love between parents and children using creative characters and clever rhymes. They’re perfect for bedtime, story time, or just for a cuddle and a celebration of your little one.

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Book SynopsisSquirty Duck is the perfect waterproof book for baby's bath time!With bright and engaging illustrations from Kay Vincent and an inbuilt squirter, Squirty Duck makes bath time as much fun as possible for carers, parents and babies. Turn the pages together, read the gentle rhyming story about animals under the sea – and squirt some water! The waterproof pages are durable, safe and wipe-clean for hygiene.You can also enjoy bath time with Squirty Fish.

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Book SynopsisCan you help the Very Hungry Caterpillar find all his favourite foods in this magnificent magnet book? Read the story and play with the magnets to bring The Very Hungry Caterpillar''s world to life. Learn your first numbers, shapes and colours Use your imagination and creativity to help finish the adventure Read, learn and play all at the same time Includes 8 chunky magnets, perfect for little hands Help develop fine motor skills Can be read and played with again and againWhat adventures will you go on with the Very Hungry Caterpillar?

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Book SynopsisBaby's First Stories presents a unique blend of read-aloud stories and high-contrast visuals, featuring an adorable elephant, panda, whale and bunny. Each story has been created in consultation with Early Years Expert Lizzie Noble, to perfectly suit your baby's needs at every stage in their first year. 9-12 months prompts older babies to interact with the book, tickling panda's tummy and looking for details in the artwork to reflect your baby's ability to spot fine details and respond to basic questions. Jane Foster's black-and-white artwork features bold pops of blue, red and yellow, including hidden details - reflecting your baby's sharpening eyesight. Neither too long, nor too short, each story will easily fit into baby's day, to make reading together a regular activity. Beautifully illustrated by award-winning textile designer Jane Foster, and written by picture book rising-star, Lily Murray.Also available:Baby's First Stories: 0-3 months (published August 2023)Baby's First Stories: 3-6 months (published August 2023)Baby's First Stories: 6-9 months (publishing January 2024)

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Book SynopsisExplore the big outdoors in these action-packed animal board books with sliders on every page. Published in collaboration with the National Trust, this series of board books will inspire a love of nature in even the littlest of animal lovers. With vibrant artwork printed on white board, robust easy-to-use mechanisms for tiny hands and a rhyming text with friendly animal facts, these are the perfect books to captivate curious little explorers time and time again. In this first snowy animals book, there are geese swimming on the frozen lake, hares bounding through the snow, squirrels scampering up frosty trees and many more creatures to bring to life with the moving parts.. Other titles in the series include: Countryside, Seaside, Woods, Farm and River

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Book SynopsisA heart-warming picture book about the love between grandmothers and grandchildren, featuring flurries of silver foil on every page!For one little panda cub, days spent with Granny are always the best days of all. From chewing on bamboo and playing in the grass to sheltering from a snowstorm and snuggling up in a tree as night falls, Granny is there to share, play, help and cuddle.With a beautifully reassuring, rhyming text by Susannah Shane and stunning artwork by award-winning and internationally bestselling illustrator Britta Teckentrup, this picture book makes the perfect gift for children and their grannies, and will soon become a bedtime favourite.Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!

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Book SynopsisThere is nothing better you can have than a good friend, and nothing better you can be. Friends are the family you choose for yourself. Learn about the joy and beauty of friendship in this heartwarming and gorgeously illustrated board book. Based on the award-winning picture book The Girls (Waterstones Children''s Book Prize 2019), The Girls Book of Friendship follows four girls as they grow up together, celebrating their differences and embracing kindness, resilience and the courage to forge their own unique paths in life. With its empowering feminist message and beautiful illustrations, this book is sure to be treasured by readers of any age.

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Book SynopsisLearn from home and explore the world with these fun and easy board books!Every young child loves to look up at the moon in the night sky. Here’s a Hello, World! board book that can teach toddlers all about the sun, moon, stars, and planets—with colors, shapes, sizes, and super-simple facts. Hello, World! is a series designed to introduce first nonfiction concepts to babies and toddlers. Told in clear and easy terms and featuring bright, cheerful illustrations, Hello, World! makes learning fun for young children. And each sturdy page offers helpful prompts for engaging with your child. (“Can you point to the red planet? That’s Mars!”) It’s a perfect way to bring science and nature into the busy world of a toddler, where learning never stops. Look for all the books in the Hello, World! series: • Solar System• Weather&b

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