Baby, Toddler & Pre-School Books

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.

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Book SynopsisOwl sits watching in his tree. No one sees as much as he. A gorgeous board book by award-winning author and illustrator Britta Teckentrup! Explore the beauty of the changing seasons in this timeless peek-through board book with gorgeous artwork by Britta Teckentrup and lyrical text by Patricia Hegarty. Following the life-cycle of a tree through spring, summer, autumn and winter, your little one will be immersed in the rhythm of the seasons with this striking board book. Die-cuts let you peep through the pages and vibrant artwork is paired with gentle text to capture the nuances of the changing seasons. Also available in the Peek-through Nature series: Don't miss the full range of stunning books that focus on the natural world, including Moon, Bee, Sea and Home! For more Britta Teckentrup books that explore social themes, don’t miss We Are Together, Under the Same Sky, Kindness Grows and A Happy Place.

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Book Synopsis*Now an acclaimed live-action Netflix series!* Packed with stunning artwork from the bestselling Heartstopper series, this unique colouring book allows you to relax with Nick, Charlie and friends - and also includes several exclusive never-before-seen images. Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. This beautiful colouring book contains all the fan favourite characters and scenes such as Nick and Charlie''s first kiss and their trip to Paris, plus guest appearances from Nellie, Tao and Ellie, Tara and Darcy and many more! Featuring some empty speech bubbles to fill in with your own creative thoughts, and the entire Tara/Darcy mini-comic to colour at the end, this book has something for everyone. Celebrate the power of love and friendship, while becoming involved in the Heartstopper world in a truly interactive way. Praise for Heartstopper:''Absolutely delightful. Sweet, romantic, kind. Beautifully pac

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Book SynopsisSequel to the bestselling ZOG. Meet the Flying Doctors: PrincessPearl, Sir Gadabout and, of course, their trusty 'air ambulance',Zog the dragon. This Early Reader edition contains the completeclassic story and pictures, in a pocket-book format, and with anextra-clear font and layout, to support children who are gainingconfidence in reading.

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Book SynopsisPeppa, George and Suzy Sheep are playing in the clubhouse. They play make-believe and go on different adventures.Press-out the character pieces and play along with the story. Then, use your press-out pieces to go on your own adventures with Peppa!Where will you and Peppa go next?Don't miss these other brilliant Peppa books:Peppa Pig: Peppa's Unicorn Adventure: A Press-Out-and-Play bookPeppa Pig: Peppa and the Dragon: A Touch-and-Feel bookPeppa Pig: Peppa's Dinosaur Adventure: Magnet BookPeppa Pig is a 4-time BAFTA award-winning preschool animation shown in the UK daily on Channel Five's Milkshake and Nick Jnr. Peppa is a loveable, cheeky little piggy whose days are filled with action packed activities. Along with her family and friends, Peppa learns and plays and has lots of fun. Join Peppa and her family on their funny, action-packed, everyday adventures in this collection of activity, story and novelty books.

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Book SynopsisEmpower little ones to be proud of where they come from with this beautifully illustrated celebration of food, family, and the magic of memories...Tariq loves food, from delicious dinners with his big family to scrumptious surprises in his lunchbox at school.But when he''s asked to bring in a special dish for his class picnic, Tariq begins to worry about how he''ll choose just one tasty favourite!As his family inspire him with stories of their favourite foods, Tariq soon realises that choosing the perfect dish is about more than just how it tastes.What special story would Tariq like his food to tell? Written by Maryam Hassan, inspired by her childhood enjoying delicious South Asian dishes, and the joy she finds sharing it with new friends! Brought to life with stunning artwork by Anna Wilson.

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Book Synopsis----------------------THE BUNNY ADVENTURES: DISCOVER THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES!OVER 1.5 MILLION COPIES SOLD!----------------------Hop into HUGS with the Bunny Adventures!We''re looking for the perfect hug. Come and join the fun!Get ready to celebrate HUGS with the bunnies, as our four favourite friends set off on an exciting lift-the-flap adventure to find the very best, cuddliest, happiest hug of all. With prickly hedgehog hugs, woolly lamb hugs and fluffy chick hugs to find hidden under the flaps, it''s an action-packed treasure hunt! Can you help the bunnies in their search and get them home in time for bed? Bouncy, joyful and full of fun, this is the perfect gift for Valentine''s Day and EVERY day of the year, from the bestselling author of We''re Going on an Egg Hunt and We're Going on a Sleigh Ride.

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Book SynopsisStart protecting your child today with the second book in the Where Hands Go series. Where Hands Go: Body Safety Rules is the eagerly awaited sequel that will provide your child with 10 easy-to-follow rules so they know what to do if an unwanted touch happens!  Featuring vibrant illustrations by Ananta Mohanta, Body Safety Rules is a captivating read that will become a favorite in on your little one's shelf! As a parent, you want to do everything you can to keep your child safe. With this powerful book you can give them the tools they need to stay safe in a dangerous world in an understandable way.

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Book SynopsisABeautiful New Anniversay Edition of the celebrated Studio Ghibli film.

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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 SynopsisDiscover the pollution crisis in our oceans through the eyes of one lost plastic duck in this engaging and stylish picture book based on a true story.When a shipping container filled with 28,000 plastic ducks spilled into the Pacific Ocean, where did all those ducks go? Based on a true story, this innovative take on the plastic pollution crisis follows one duck as it travels on ocean currents to meet sea life and discovers the rubbish from humans that endangers our oceans. A highly accessible and stylish picture book with a positive message about environmental issues, from the author-illustrator of Curiosity, which was shortlisted for the Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize.

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Book SynopsisWhen Nyla has to leave her home in the countryside to start life again in the city, all she can think about is everything she misses from before. So when a comet comes crashing through the city streets and starts to glow and grow, Nyla can't resist a chance to head somewhere that feels closer to what she had before but what starts as an escape could be just the thing to make her finally feel at home.From the award-winning Joe Todd-Stanton, comes an exquisite and heartfelt picture book touching on the bewildering experience of moving house. This beautiful story explores how this can affect a child''s sense of belonging, but also how it can open them up to new and wonderful experiences.

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Book SynopsisOne perfect morning Molly eats the very apple that Marvin had his eye on. Marvin is CROSS and has a terrible tantrum, rampaging through the countryside, causing chaos. Who will be able to calm Marvin down and tease him out of his tantrum? Will he be able to do it by himself or will he need some help?

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Book SynopsisThis book offers a great way to develop early pattern-making skills. Children can follow guided shapes in the book, as well as creating free-form shapes. There are several activities to try: stencilling, colouring and practising shapes. Simple instructions and encouraging language develop language skills and confidence. * Fun stencils that can be used in different ways * Bright colourful illustrations * Improves dexterity, writing skills and pattern formation * Soft spiral bound - a new kind of binding which will withstand squashing and bending * Embossed cover

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Book SynopsisFrom Joseph Coelho comes a compendium featuring twenty brilliantly illustrated tiny tales, each only ten words long!“Invite me in,” she says, outside my tenth storey window...Is it possible to spin a tale using just ten words? It most certainly is! In this unique and magnificent compendium designed to spark the imagination, Joseph Coelho brings us stories of underwater worlds, demon hamsters, bears in outer space, and portals to places unknown ... all in just ten words! Each tale has been paired with one of the finest illustrators working today – and, together, the words and pictures will create a space for creativity as young readers imagine how the story might unravel. They might even be inspired to pen a ten word tiny tale of their own!Prefaced by a note from Joseph Coelho, and with two creative writing challenges at the back, this is the perfect gift for all those ready to unleash their imaginations.Trade ReviewCoelho crams whole worlds into his 10 words but also exhorts his readers to fill in the gaps […] for the right child it will open doorways into new worlds. Give this to your kids and they’ll hopefully be inspired to start telling you stories from the prompts provided at bedtime. * The Independent, syndicated via NewsChain *It’s never too early to jump-start your literary career, and Ten-Word Tiny Tales, the latest book by Joseph Coelho, offers a crash course in the art of creative writing to children as young as seven. -- Emily Bearn * The Daily Telegraph *“In this playful, unsettling collection for 7+, Coelho’s ultra-concise tales, featuring broken hamster cages, underwater carnivals and bears in outer space, are amplified by images from Shaun Tan, Dapo Adeola and many others, inviting kids to dive through strange portals of imagination. * Guardian *Young readers who enjoy creative writing will find plenty of inspiration in Ten-Word Tiny Tales by Joseph Coelho and Friends […] A variety of illustrators - including Alex T .Smith, Yoko Tanaka and Shaun Tan - is an added confection for this original compendium, which will have children pulling out their notebooks to write their own tales. * Irish Times *If you have a child at home who loves using her or his imagination, this is the perfect book. […] Great fun. * Irish Independent *

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Book SynopsisJake Biggin is a father of two, living in North London. After being inspired by the questions of his little ones, he created this book to provide hope and comfort to children, specifically targeting those who are anxious or curious about the big wide world. Words of Love is the perfect gift for all stages of life, and helps readers face any worries. Jake is also an award-winning illustrator and author, and each book in his 'Big Little Hearts' picture book series, which looks at children's worries, such as grief, has been a number 1 Hot New Release on Amazon.The first book in this series, the bestselling 'Words of Love', won Silver for Best Children's Book 6+ at the Junior Design Awards 2024.

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Book SynopsisEmily Gravett has a rare talent for creating exceptional books for children. The winner of two CILIP Kate Greenaway Medals, her skill and wit are second to none. Emily first sprang into the limelight with the ground-breaking Wolves, which has been followed by such modern classics as Meerkat Mail, Little Mouse's Big Book of Fears, Monkey and Me and Again! and the fabulous Bear and Hare series for younger readers, as well as the beautiful Tidy, Old Hat, Cyril and Pat and Meerkat Christmas. Each book is unique and different from the last and each features endearing, beautifully drawn characters that touch the heart and tickle the funny bone. Emily lives in Brighton with her family.

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Book SynopsisTwinkle, twinkle little star, how I wonder where you are . . .Mouse is staying up late to see the stars. Will they ever appear?Perhaps her own special star exists a little closer to home . . . A delightful bedtime story with a sparkly twist in the tale.

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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 SynopsisImpressive illustrations dramatically portray events leading up to and including the sinking of the unsinkable White Star liner. Descriptive captions accompany 29 realistic drawings of the Titanic at dock in Southhampton, England; passengers dining, strolling on deck, and relaxing in the elegant first class lounge; the ship striking the iceberg; more.

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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.

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Book SynopsisA hilarious read-aloud story for bedtime, featuring everyone''s favourite pesky, pestering pigeon!In this hilarious, interactive bedtime read in Mo Willems'' award-winning Pigeon series, it''s getting late and the bus driver is going to brush his teeth and get ready for bed. Will you do him a favour while he is gone don''t let the pigeon stay up late! But the pigeon is wide awake: he isn''t even tired in fact he''s in the mood for a hot-dog party! So will YOU let him stay up late?Trade Review"This picture book demands audience participation... Readers will identify with the pigeon themselves!" The Bookseller on Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!"

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Book SynopsisStop Hungry Bunny from eating your carrots in this new interactive Easter adventure from Tom Fletcher!BOUNCE! BOUNCE! BOUNCE! Who''s that hopping around inside your book? It''s a fluffy bunny, and she''s VERY hungry.But Monster is growing some carrots in your book, and they are NOT for bunnies. We''d better stop that cheeky Bunny from eating them!Though I wonder what would happen if we gave her one . . .?This playful interactive story is full of Easter magic, and helps little ones learn the importance of sharing.Who''s in Your Book?Interactive adventures for big imaginationsAlso in this series:There''s a Monster in Your Book: makes reading interactive and funThere''s a Dragon in Your Book: explores empathy and responsibilityThere''s an Alien in Your Book: explores acceptance and inclusionThere''s an Elf in Your Book: explores following instructions and good/bad behaviourThere''s a Superhero in Your Book: explores the power of kindnessThere''s a Witch in Your Book: makes tidying up funThere''s a Unicorn in Your Book: explores soothing your worries through sharing themThere''s a Bear in Your Book: makes the bedtime routine funThere''s a Dinosaur in Your Book: explores when to use inside and outside voicesThere''s a Wolf in Your Book: explores the magic of storytelling

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Book Synopsis*Winner of the Klaus Flugge Prize for Illustration 2023*From the award-winning creator of Flooded and Lost comes a magical story about discovering a connection with books for the very first time.This brightly illustrated adventure story is perfect for kids who claim to hate reading, as the enchanting narrative opens their eyes to a fantasy world created by words on a page.In this spellbinding story, we meet a little girl excited for the end of term. No more school! However, she’s given the very unreasonable task of reading a whole book over the holidays. A whole book? But she HATES books. But her sister takes her to the library – she says she has just the thing.Slowly, the little girl is drawn into a world of adventure: a little fennec fox leads her to meet fairytale witches and creatures, as they find ingredients to cast a special spell at the end of her book. At first, the little girl

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Book SynopsisA magical story of quick wits and friendship, Room on the Broom is another smash hit from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.How the cat purred and how the witch grinned,As they sat on their broomstick and flew through the wind.The witch and her cat fly happily over forests, rivers and mountains on their broomstick until a stormy wind blows away the witch's hat, bow and wand. Luckily, they are retrieved by a dog, a bird and a frog, who are all keen for a ride on the broom. It's a case of the more, the merrier, but the broomstick isn't used to such a heavy load and it's not long before . . . SNAP! It breaks in two! And with a greedy dragon looking for a snack, the witch's animal pals better think fast.This hardback edition features the classic story plus extra content from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, making this the perfect gift.Enjoy more family favourite picture books from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler: The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child and The Snail and the Whale.

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Book SynopsisLittle Bear can't wait to try out some new experiences and he certainly can't wait to listen to Mummy Bear's advice. When he realises he's taken on more than he can handle, Mummy Bear is ready to come to the rescue. Join them in I Love You, Mummy, a beautiful tale of encouragement and parental love by Jillian Harker with sweet illustrations by Kristina Stephenson. I Love You, Mummy celebrates the special bond between children and their mother with this wonderful story and beautifully illustrated bookHardcover picture book perfect for special reading time together. This charming story is perfect for storytime!Vibrant, colourful illustrations and easy-to-read text makes this a perfect story for young readers to practice reading aloud as they get olderGreat gift for births, Mother's Day, birthdays or any special day to celebrate mums all year long!The "I Love You" series from Parragon is a wonderful collection of books and make perfect presents for children, toddlers, parents and grandparents. Why not seek out the other titles in the series including Mummy, Daddy, Grandma and Grandad

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Book SynopsisA delightful picture book retelling the lost son parable told by Jesus.Trade Review"Beautifully written retellings of favourite family Bible stories, perfect for snuggling up for a story time with loved ones." -- Gemma Hunt, children's TV presenter & Alpha Film Series host * Endorsement *"Richard writes with quiet charm." -- Emily Jeffery, radio presenter and podcaster

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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 *

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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.

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