Baby, Toddler & Pre-School Books

Book SynopsisAbby Hanlon'sDory Fantasmagoryseries is some of the best children's literature in years.New York MagazineThe wildly popular, ever hilarious Dory Fantasmagory series is back for a sixth adventure, with Dory turning separation anxiety into a ghostly, goofy escapade. When Dory loses track of her mom in the hardware store, it leads to a touch of separation anxiety. Dory suspects her mom will soon sail off on a ship across the world to eat cake and play kickball and never return. These are big feelings, and Dory knows what to do: She throws a sheet over her head and haunts her family everywhere they go so they can't leave her, much to the annoyance of her brother and sister. Then Dory's longtime nemesis Mrs. Gobble Gracker reappears, wearing a wedding dress, and Dory's mom makes an announcement that leaves not just Dory reeling but her siblings too. Maybe a haunting is exactly what's needed to get this family back to normal. In her sixth book, Dory delivers hoots and oopses on every pag

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Book SynopsisThis is Frog. Will you help him as he bounces about the rainforest? Let's jump right in . . . Jump into Frog''s whopping, hopping, non-stopping interactive adventure! Full of questions, challenges and engaging instructions, this book will take your little reader on a thrilling journey through the rainforest with quirky, adorable Frog. Show Frog how to catch his dinner with his tongue, protect him from the dangers of the rainforest, and trace a path with your finger to help him find his way! With eye-catching illustrations by Jacqui Lee and humorous text by Harriet Evans, this gripping board book immerses readers in the world of the rainforest.Also Available: This Is OwlDon''t miss the gorgeous picture books in this series, including This Is Owl and This Is Crab!

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Book SynopsisMy first books collection box with four exciting and educational books for children, covering numbers, shapes, colours and opposites, all inspired by Edvard Munch. Circle? Or Oval? And a diamond shape on the bedspread! My first book of shapes. Yellow hats, purple forest - and what is the colour of the moon? My first book of colours. Day and night, light and ...? My first book of opposites. I, 2, 7, 9! How many people do you see on the bridge? My first book of numbers. Ages 3-5. Also available: Boxed-set, ISBN 9788293560906; Shapes, ISBN 9788284620008; Opposites, ISBN 9788293560982; Numbers, ISBN 9788293560869.

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Book SynopsisA simple introduction to reproduction. Every single day, Willy, a small sperm, practices for the Great Swimming Race. But, when the day arrives, will Willy be able to swim faster than his 300 million friends? He''ll have to if he stands a chance of meeting the marvellous egg.Join Willy on his biggest adventure yet! Hilariously funny, warm, and playful, this is a picture book that appeals to both children and grown-ups.Fresh, original, and imaginative. . . . Allan''s achievement is in couching fascinating facts within the construct of a gentle, direct narrative. A little knowledge is a wonderful thing, and as the rest of the facts of life fall into place, Allan''s readers will look back on this book with a mixture of fondness and wry amusement. -The GuardianTrade ReviewFrank and funny . . . Takes young children, skipping and whooping, out from under the gooseberry bush * Independent *Likeably frank . . . Truthful and informative . . . Use it as a springboard for your own elaboration and discussion * Daily Telegraph *A wonderful way to introduce the facts of life to young children in a non-threatening, accessible way * Right Start *The facts of life are presented to young readers in an accessible format, helped by Nicholas Allan's humorous illustrations * Waterstones Books Quarterly *Hilariously funny, warm, endearing and totally non-threatening - this small masterpiece presents the facts of life to young children in a unique but totally accessible way. A godsend for any parent faced with awkward questions * Parents News *

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Book SynopsisFrom the creator of The Rabbit Listened comes a gentle story about the difficulty of change . . . and the wonder that new beginnings can bring.

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Book SynopsisAny old weather is Alfie weather and as Alfie demonstrates, there's always lots to do come rain or shine. wading through a cool stream on a hot summer's afternoon or taking a pretend journey to the North Pole, Alfie's world is a great place to be. This stunning collection of stories and poems will delight all Alfie fans!Trade ReviewThese stories make the perfect starting point for exploring weather with your own children -- Hilary White * Professional Child Care *

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Book SynopsisAnnie Rose and Alfie have lots of games they like to play together, like being scary monsters with Bernard, or running their own shop. But there are some things Annie Rose is too little to do and even some things Alfie would rather do without her. But if Annie Rose is ever sad or cross there is only one person who can make her feel better . . . her big brother. This is Shirley Hughes at her best - warm and wonderfully observed illustrations, and a touching text about the special bond between siblings.Trade ReviewThe perfect gift for a toddler * Prima Baby *

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Book SynopsisLearn about 21 key art movements across history, and create over 21 unique art projects inspired by them with a bumper pack of materials. The box kit is packed with sheets of art supplies, giving you everything you need for all the projects in the book. Enclosed are:  3 sheets of card stencils 9 sheets of press-out paper pieces 3 sheets of coloured tissue paper 4 sticker sheets 14 sheets of patterned printed paper 7 press-out model sheets  Inspired by the art movements highlighted in the book, the step-by-step projects enable you to craft unique sculptures, model monuments, collages, paintings, and installations. Explore art from around the world, from prehistory to the present day, including: Prehistoric art: Cave paintings,

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Book SynopsisCharlotte Zolotow (Author) Charlotte Zolotow was born in Norfolk, Virginia in 1915. She was a renowned American author, poet, editor and publisher of many books for children. As well as authoring over 60 books for children, she worked as an editor at HarperCollins and edited many well-known authors such as Paul Fleischman, Paul Zindel, Mary Rodgers, Robert Lipsyte and Francesca Lia Block.She lived in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, where she died, aged 98.Maurice Sendak (Illustrator) Maurice Sendak was born in Brooklyn, New York. He began by illustrating other authors' books for children, but the first book that he both wrote and illustrated was Kenny's Window, published in 1956. In his lifetime, he illustrated over 80 books, and received many awards, including the 1964 Caldecott Medal for Where the Wild Things Are. In 1970 he was the first American to win the Hans Christian Andersen Illustrator's Medal. He passed awTrade ReviewA gentle, lyrical story telling how a little girls solves the problem of what to get for her mother's birthday. A wonderful way to explore colour, with beautiful illustrations * Nursery World *

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Book SynopsisAfter leaving art school, Colin Thompson went to the London school of film Technique. He worked for a while at the BBC, then moved to the Outer Hebrides where he began 20 years of self-employment ceramics.He is is the author/illustrator of several highly acclaimed picture books including The Paradise Garden, The Last Alchemist and Falling Angels. He lives in New South Wales, Australia.Trade ReviewThe story of a missing book, a child who holds the secret of everlasting life and a library that comes to life at night . . . Children and adults will relish it * Financial Times *

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Book SynopsisWelcome to MiniTouch: Fruit & Veg! A gorgeous, giftable touch-and-feel book for little ones from birth upwards. Introduce fruit and vegetables and numbers 1–10, and boost motor skills with sensory touch-and-feel fabrics. The MiniTouch series for babies aged 0–3 is packed full of developmental benefits. Fresh, stylish and playful with gently rhyming text, each book makes a beautiful addition to your child's playspace or bookshelf, forming an eye-catching collection. The content of each book covers core early learning concepts. There are two layers of learning: the first being topic-themed, such as fruit and vegetables, and the second being learning-based, such as first numbers. The playful rhyming text is perfect for engaging your child and will help develop their rhythm and rhyme as well as bringing added context to each new word. Each book in the series features a unique range of touch-and-feel areas, whic

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Book SynopsisDrive and seek on the construction site and go on a digger find and count adventure!Buckle up and get ready to go on an adventure with this fun Magic Headlight book. With five clever card steering wheels, learning to count 1-10 is made fun as you take the wheel and 'drive' around five exciting scenes to find and count hidden pictures!

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Book SynopsisThe characters from The Lonely Mailman and A Mystery in the Forest return in a story about bullying and the importance of speaking up when it happens around us.A little beaver with droopy ears and a sad expression.A mischievous boar.And a squirrel who doesn't miss a thing.Little Beaver always went unnoticed. At school, he always sat in the back of the classroom; in the forest, he would hide behind the trees so that no one would spot him. However, although he would have wished to be invisible, misfortune and setbacks haunted him. Little Beaver seemed like bad luck's shadow. But Why did everything happen to him? One day Squirrel realized that coincidence was not the reason for Beaver''s sad eyes. Willing to discover who is behind these small injustices, Squirrel will seek the help of all her friends to awaken the voice of the forest, that voice that always brings peace and unity.

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Book SynopsisThe bestselling high-contrast books for babies!Hello, friendly reindeer. Looking jolly, Santa. Hola, Christmas tree. Happy holidays to all... When babies are first born, they can't distinguish between colors the same way that older babies can. But studies show that babies can see high-contrast black-and-white shapes and patterns from the very first days of life, and this charming introduction to Christmas and the holiday season, paired with friendly text and bold, basic patterns, provides an important high-contrast experience for young developing eyes. Using simple greetings like, What's going on, Christmas elf?, Looking jolly, Santa, and Ni hao, bright star, alongside lovely black-and-white art by Jannie Ho (illustrator of Hello, My World), Holly Jolly! A High-Contrast Christmas Book is the perfect board book for babies just beginning to look around and learn about their world. Printed on sturdy board using nontoxic soy-based inksGreat quality and baby safeReal board books, perfec

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Book SynopsisSweet Caroline, good times never seemed so good!Sing along to the ultimate sporting anthem with the only officialSweet Caroline songbook.

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Book Synopsis 'Long, long ago it was so busy. Nobody had time to stop for a moment. Everything and everyone had to be higher, faster, further, bigger, prettier, more!' Thus begins Grandpa Hedgehog's story of the Rush Era. A time not so different from our own, where everyone was constantly on the move and no one had time to stop for a moment, even to care for the forest. Everyone except for a tiny hero named Quill. Can this gentle soul teach the rushing world to stop and smell the flowers before it's too late? Dive into Quill the Forest Keeper, a captivating bedtime story from Marije Tolman, translated by David Colmer, and rediscover the magic of quiet moments.

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Book SynopsisAll you have to do is turn the pages of this fantastic pop-up book to bring to life 8 incredible 3D scenes of this glorious and ancient civilisation. Take a step back in time and discover what daily life was like in ancient Athens; attend a meeting of the citizens' assembly, visit the port of Piraeus, set sail in a trireme, meet Zeus, the father of all gods, and the demigod Heracles, accompany Odysseus on his travels and take part in the first Olympic Games! Contents include: Eight spectacular 3D reconstructions for a wonderful adventure into the glorious past of Ancient Greece The most famous places as they were in their golden age Ancient Athens, the port of Piraeus, Zeus, Heracles, Odysseus... An exciting journey into the past! Content specifically created for children to navigate them through this magical world to discover how the ancient Greeks lived The eight fantastic pop-ups will take you back in time to admire all the wonders of ancient Greece.

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Book Synopsis“Children will be starstruck with this monstrously interactive bedtime story.”–School Library JournalThis companion to the bestselling classic Go Away, Big Green Monster!, which has sold over a million copies and is now celebrating over 30 years in print, boasts a similar, 'monsterously' fun format and features die-cuts on every spread. With each turn of the page, readers reveal Little Green Monster's little yellow eyes, his little red mouth, and even a cute, tiny white monster tooth. Then, when the stars begin to appear, it's time for bed... so, nighty night, little yellow eyes. Nighty night, little red mouth. Nighty night, cute little white tooth. Sweet dreams!   This ingenious, interactive book is sure to help little readers settle down for bedtime.  

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Book SynopsisJoin Frank and Bert as they go for a delicious picnic in this amusing story about patience, friendship, and saying sorry. The third title in the hilarious Frank and Bert series from best-selling author-illustrator Chris Naylor-Ballesteros, creator of The Suitcase. Accolades for Frank and Bert:WINNER OF THE NOTTINGHAM CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD 2023Here's what happens. We go to our favourite spot, unpack all our delicious food and then . . . it starts to rain . . . or wasps arrive . . . or a scary squirrel STEALS all our food. Frank and Bert are off for a picnic in the countryside. And Bert has brought a delicious surprise! But when he falls asleep, Frank can't resist taking a peek . . . WOW! Bert has made Frank's FAVOURITE biscuits! Surely, he won't mind if Frank eats one . . . or two . . . or three . . . This big-hearted story about friendship and forgiveness is guaranteed to get children giggling!Find out more about the hilarious fox and bear double act:Frank and Bert: The One Where

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Book SynopsisLizzie Cope (Author) Lizzie grew up in Wiltshire, not far from Stonehenge - she has this to thank for her love of nature, legends and World Heritage sites. Now she lives in London, where she's written books about giraffes, oceans and plastic, and thought up lots of ideas for puzzles and activities, too.

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Book SynopsisThis new series is thought for the little one to approach for the first time the wonderful and rich world of classic Greek mythology. Each volume will show, with an easy and adventurous language, the adventures of the most beloved heroes, gods, goddesses and mythological creatures. Epic stories, the sense of adventure, fantasy, magic and heroism are the elements which all the tales have in common. Ages 5 +

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Book SynopsisMartha LOVES making maps!Step back in time with Martha''s amazing maps, packed with cool facts and fun details. She meets dinosaurs, woolly mammoths, and ancient sea creatures as she travels all the way back to the beginning of time... and forwards to some of the fantastical things the future might bring! Martha learns on her time-travelling adventure that time never stops - and so she resolves to enjoy each tiny little bit of it.This is an inspiring, informative, and joyful exploration of the concept of time and the incredible history of our universe. Leigh Hodgkinson''s stunning collage-style illustrations bring the STEM concepts to life in a fun and accessible way that will be sure to spark children''s curiosity. Join curious and creative Martha and her sidekick Space Monkey on their second adventure, following on from the bestselling Martha Maps It Out..

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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 SynopsisEnjoy exciting dot-to-dots featuring Mirabel and friends in this brilliant book based on Disney's Encanto

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Book SynopsisColour in characters from Disney's magical new film, Wish, in this fantastic floor pad

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Book SynopsisInspired by #sorrywrongasian, Nothing Alike is a slyly funny picture book for readers aged 3 to 8 years that shines a light on the tricky topic of race, micro-aggressions and stereotyping. In Nothing Alike, a white boy who can't tell his two Asian classmates apart. Or can he? Reuben and his best friend think it's impossible to tell Esmé and Eunwoo apart! They both have the same dark hair, are both short, and they even wear the same school uniform. Except that once Reuben starts to think about it, of course he knows who is who. But the girls have a surprise in store for him. He and his best friend look more like than they realise! With the wry humour, child-centredness and friendship dynamics of Who's Your Real Mum?, Reuben's story will inspire readers to really see people as individuals and inspire them to be better friends.Nothing Alike is based on a true story, and a common experience among Asians. Author Zewlan Moor was continually mistaken for another Asian writer colleague, despite them looking nothing alike. In a curious twist of fate, Zewlan’s son came home from his new school and could not tell his two Asian classmates apart. And so her idea of this picture book about race, perception and stereotyping was born.

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Book SynopsisThe debut picture book from #1 New York Times bestselling author Chris Colfer Once upon a time, there was a little girl who didn''t quite fit in. When she runs away, she happens upon a curvy tree who helps her understand the importance of being different! This picture book stands alone, but also plays an important role in the Land of Stories series--making this a must-have book for fans and new readers alike!

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Book SynopsisThis fun set includes:- A deck of 30 cards with three different ways to play and extra bonus cards- 25 LEGO® piecesEach card provides a fun space-themed challenge, such as building your own planet, making a powerful rocket or dreaming up an alien to play with. Can you build a robot, a command base or a cool pair of anti-gravity boots? The only limits are your own imagination.Whether playing on your own or with friends, keep drawing out new cards and experimenting with the LEGO® elements to find out what you’ll be building next.LEGO, the LEGO logo and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group.©2024 The LEGO Group.

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Book SynopsisThis fun set includes:- A deck of 30 cards with three different ways to play and extra bonus cards- 25 LEGO® piecesEach card provides a fun animal challenge, such as building an underground critter, making a creature with more than five legs or dreaming up your own sea creature. Can you build a nocturnal animal, a creature with a long neck or a majestic lion? The only limits are your own imagination.Whether playing on your own or with friends, keep drawing out new cards and experimenting with the LEGO®?elements to find out what you’ll be building next.LEGO, the LEGO logo and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group.©2024 The LEGO Group.

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Book SynopsisIf your family is a fan of The Beginner’s Bible, your children will enjoy The Beginner’s Bible All About Jesus Sticker and Activity Book, featuring The Beginner’s Bible classic art and easy-to-understand written content. Young readers will read, learn, and color their way through stories of the disciples, Mary and Joseph, and other key Bible characters. The life of Jesus connects with young readers through this activity book, which includes: 16 pages of fun content and child-friendly text highlighting the life of Jesus Over 50 reusable stickers Hours of age-appropriate activities, mazes, and puzzles Easy to follow Bible teachings The Beginner’s Bible All About Jesus Sticker and Activity Book is perfect for: Kids ages 3–7 Road trips, Easter baskets, Christmas stocking stuffers, or birthdays Children’s ministry small Trade ReviewThe All About Jesus Sticker Book from the creators of the best-selling 'Beginner's Bible' series uses sixteen colorful, oversized pages filled with stickers, puzzles and activities to teach about Jesus. While the sticker book briefly mentions Jesus' birth and resurrection the primary focus is the life and ministry of Christ which makes it a wonderful supplement for basic Bible or Sunday school teachings. Hands on activities include easy word puzzles, mazes, matching pictures to stories, finding hidden objects and coloring pictures in addition to completing pictures with puzzle shaped reusable stickers. Short, paraphrased Bible stories along page bottoms are simple and accurate. The fifty plus re-useable stickers can be used time and time again. Although recommended for children aged 4-8 some activities are more for early elementary ages and the book is better suited to ages 3-7. The solid biblical teaching and reasonable price make 'The Beginner's Bible All about Jesus Sticker and Activity Book' an attractive choice for Christmas. * The Midwest Book Review *

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Book SynopsisFollowing the incredible Fungarium, best-selling illustrator Katie Scott returns with a deluxe companion activity book, created in collaboration with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.Bursting with fascinating facts and puzzles about mushrooms, lichens and spores, this book offers hours of entertainment to artists and nature lovers. Beautiful and inspiring, the 37 activities challenge the reader to discover something new and use their imagination to draw, decorate and design on every pull-out page.The groundbreaking Welcome to the Museum series presents a virtual museum for visitors of all ages, and has sold more than 2 million copies worldwide. The galleries are open twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, boasting an unrivalled collection of wonders from around the world.

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Book SynopsisThrough collaborative story telling, a child and his grandfather explore a traumatic experience they have shared. 'A beautiful resonant fable about memory, love and hope - brought to life with luminous illustrations' Chris Riddell

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Book SynopsisOffers the magic of the changing seasons, and the magic of turning a page. This book focuses on nature and the seasons, striking watercolor and collage artwork, and interactive elements that are just right for young readers. It is suitable for preschool classrooms, story times, and parent-child reading time.Trade Review"Proves you don't need apps for interactivity. [A] child makes the seasons change by following Matheson's instructions; each turned page shows the result. You can imagine this book wearing out after repeated tapping, swishing, counting and shaking, but you won't ever have to recharge its battery." -- New York Times "The conceit of this clever picture book is that the changing seasons occur as if by magic. Readers are shown a bare brown tree and are implored to, "Tap it once. Turn the page to see." As they do, green leaves appear...Simply a treasure to behold." -- School Library Journal "Matheson invites readers to take an apple tree through a seasonal round using taps and page turns in place of touch-screens... A universal theme, developed in an unusually clean, simple presentation...and, at least, with no need for batteries." -- Kirkus Reviews "Take an apple tree through the seasons by tapping, brushing, shaking, and clapping... It's a good on-the-way-to-bed activity." -- Publishers Weekly "Although simple in presentation with ample white space, the artwork provides a glorious rendition of the four seasons of a tree. No iPad is needed to make this interactive book totally satisfying." -- Booklist

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