Books by Fiona Watt

Book SynopsisLittle children can meet lots of different cows in this book, each with engaging, touchy-feely patches. Follow the simple, repetitive text right to the final page to find out which cow is the right one - and don't forget to look out for the little white mouse on every page. Perfect for sharing with babies and toddlers.

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Book SynopsisMeet five friendly snowmen in this festive touchy-feely board book. Babies and toddlers will love touching the textured patches as they meet snowmen with fluffy scarves, fuzzy mittens and squashy noses. The bright pictures and textures are designed to help develop sensory and language awareness. A wonderful gift for a baby's first Christmas.

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Book SynopsisDress the sticker dollies in a range of Halloween costumers in this spooky addition to the Sticker Dolly Dressing series. There are lots of stickers with which to dress the dolls in brilliant costumes and accessories, and decorations to complete the magical scenes.

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Book SynopsisFiona 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 SynopsisThere are lots of animals to match in this entertaining card game for young children. There are 52 snap cards (13 matching sets of 4), with labelled pictures showing a sloth, hippo, monkey and lots more. The game can be played with fewer cards to make it easier for younger players to join in.

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Book SynopsisA perfect introduction to the Christmas story for babies and toddlers. There's a fluffy donkey carrying Mary to Bethlehem, shepherds looking after their woolly sheep, a sparkling angel with outstretched wings and wise men visiting baby Jesus, wrapped in a soft blanket.

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Book SynopsisThis magical little sticker book is full of woodland fairy dolls to dress. There are lots of enchanting scenes to decorate, from a fairy garden and dawn chorus to gathering acorns and picking berries. With over 200 reusable stickers of outfits, woodland creatures and flowers, plus a fold-out back cover to `park' stickers whilst they're not in use.

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Book SynopsisDress the dolls as they fulfil their ice skating dreams. Includes outfits for a training session, costumes for a competition and a spectacular ballet on ice. Add their skates and lots of glamorous accessories too.

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Book SynopsisJoin the exciting world of a bride-to-be as she prepares for, then celebrates her special day in this magical sticker book. With over 300 stickers to dress the brides and grooms as they prepare for their big day trying on wedding dresses and suits, choosing the cake, dressing for the big day and the first dance.

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Book SynopsisBabies and toddlers will love touching the textured patches as they meet lots of adorable wombats. The bright pictures and textures to stroke are designed to help develop sensory and language awareness.Trade ReviewI can tell you something about the Usborne Touchy-Feely books - it's not just the little ones who love these! The Narwhal version I included in my recent Book Bonanza to celebrate Book Week was the most highly sought after 'lucky dip' out of all 50 books on offer - and the year 8 girl who won it was absolutely ecstatic!!The patches of texture included in each illustration whether shiny, fuzzy, smooth or fluffy will delight the littlest readers as they touch each special spot encouraging their sensory awareness as well as vocabulary.This is such a cute little series for babies and toddlers - and of course, wombats are particularly endearing so this is bound to be a real hit with the teeny ones. I'll be popping this one into a parcel for a friend expecting her first baby and I'm sure it will be very well received. Why not include it in your next baby shower parcel? -- Sue Warren * Just So Stories *The latest in this series of over 150 charming board books for our very youngest readers that encourage them to use their senses to discover the world around them focuses on t e wombat, such an iconic Australian creature.With shiny claws, smooth paws, soft tummy and several other distinctive features. little hands will enjoy exploring the textural elements that are the hallmark of the series. Like its companion which highlights the koala, it teaches our littlies to look more closely at the details that distinguish the wombat from other marsupials . The repetitive text and clear pictures encourage prediction, thus developing those early concepts about print that are so essential while engaging them with the reading experience in a way that only print books can.Definitely one to add to the Christmas stocking or baby shower gift! -- Barbara Braxton * Barbara Braxton's newsleter *

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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 SynopsisAdd the stickers to create a magical world where princesses (and some princes) live in magnificent palaces, play hide-and-seek, attend a grand ball and go skating by moonlight.

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Book SynopsisMeet five adorable narwhals in this exciting addition to the much-loved That's not my... series. Babies and toddlers will love touching the textured patches as they meet narwhals with smooth flippers, fuzzy spots and sparkly horns. The bright pictures and textures to stroke are designed to help develop sensory and language awareness.

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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 SynopsisAn exciting new title in the best-selling touchy-feely seriesA delightful new edition of the best-selling That's Not My... book. Babies and toddlers will love turning the pages, touching the feely patches and spotting the familiar little white mouse as they look for their beautiful parrot.

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Book SynopsisThe dolls are always being invited to exciting parties, from summer barbecues and pool parties to spooky Halloween parties and fireworks parties, but they need help getting ready. Choose from over 350 stickers, including warm winter clothes for an ice skating party and swashbuckling costumes for a pirate party, to dress the dolls so they look fabulous for every occasion. Sparkly stickers add life to each beautifully illustrated scene, filled with charming details.

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Book SynopsisTurn the pages to discover tactile pumpkins in this delightful addition to the much-loved That's not my... series. From fuzzy leaves, to bumpy skin, as well as a velvety Halloween witch's hat, there are lots of different touchy-feely textures to explore. 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 75 titles to choose from, there's a That's not my... book for everyone.

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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 SynopsisFiona Watt (Author) Fiona Watt is an Editorial Director and writer at Usborne Publishing. She graduated from Exeter University with a Bachelor of Education in Art and Design. She taught for three years at a primary school in Kent, before spending two years at a British school in The Netherlands. She started working at Usborne in 1989 and has written and edited hundreds of books including baby and novelty, sticker, art and craft, cookery, science and activity books. She has written all the titles in the award-winning THAT'S NOT MY series and many in the highly successful Sticker Dolly Dressing series. She is the sixth biggest-selling UK children's author, with over 10 million of her books sold in the UK since records began.Trade ReviewUsborne excel at this sort of thing * The Bookseller *A lovely new book for babies containing beautifully designed high-contrast images that are easy for babies to focus on while interacting with the fantastic sounds. Usborne excel at this sort of thing and its sound chips in particular are a cut above the rest of the market. * The Bookseller *The bright images, bold text and Christmassy noises are sure to be a hit with the little ones. * The Sun *An enchanting board book... Baby’s very first noisy book Christmas is one for budding bookworms. * Parentdish *Cheery visuals – of snow-bound landscapes, cutesy robins and Santa on his sleigh – combine with joyful bursts of jingly jangly music to make this is a lovely introduction to the festive season for those who prefer their turkey pureed. * iVillage *

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Book SynopsisEnter the magical world of Fairies, Pixies and Elves with this fantastic sticker book from Usborne.

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Book SynopsisJoin the dolls as they get ready for action! Use the stickers to dress the dolls for their exciting jobs, as firefighters, dancers, private investigators, scientists, and more. Each scene is beautifully illustrated and there are over 300 stickers, so you can choose the clothes, accessories and equipment the dolls need.

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Book SynopsisFiona 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 SynopsisFiona 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 SynopsisA fun game for two or more players with 52 cards showing pictures of different types of cars, including racing cars, sports cars, convertibles, hatchbacks, vintage cars and lots more. As well as Snap you can use the cards for memory games - or even for spotting cars out of the window on a car journey.

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Book SynopsisA touchy-feely board book with simple, repetitive text, tactile patches and bold illustrations specially designed for babies and toddlers. Small children can meet a range of friendly hedgehogs, and by using their sense of touch, work out which hedgehog is theirs. Don't forget to spot the little white mouse that's hiding on each page!

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Book SynopsisA touchy-feely board book with simple, repetitive text, tactile patches and bold illustrations suitable for babies and toddlers. A little, white mouse appears on every page, for children to spot.Trade ReviewI can’t wait to read the rest of the series and would certainly recommend it to other parents who are looking for great books for their little ones. * Loved by Parents *

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Book SynopsisA touchy-feely board book with simple, repetitive text, tactile patches and bold illustrations suitable for babies and toddlers. A little white mouse appears on every page, for children to spot.Trade Review"Helps very young children develop language and sensory skills" - Sheffield City Council; "The brilliantly simple concept is a winner with very young children, trusted by parents and still one of the best baby series on the market" - The Bookseller; "A valuable and enjoyable learning tool." - Junior Parenting Magazine; "This range of books is perfect to share with wriggly toddlers. They're bright, bold, interactive and not too long. The latest addition features lots of foxes for little fingers to touch and sure to be another best-seller." - The Sun; "A fantastic range of indestructible chunky board books designed to appeal to inquisitive little fingers" - Mel Harris of Waterstone's

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Book SynopsisFour delightful jigsaws specially designed for tiny hands and little fingers are embedded in the pages of this sturdy That's not my... board book. Each jigsaw piece has touchy-feely textures which will help to develop sensory awareness and the concept of matching. The perfect first jigsaw book for babies and toddlers. That's not my... books are designed to be shared, and support sensory and language development. DID YOU KNOW...? One That's not my... book is sold every minute in the UK! With over 70 titles to choose from including classic touchy-feely books, activity, buggy and jigsaws, there's a That's not my... book for everyone.

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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.Trade ReviewAs they grow, it’s lovely to see [babies] engage with the simple, repetitive language and read along with you. And, if you can bear to part with it, the pearlescent cover page, holographic foil edges, and pink foiling make it an extraspecial baby gift. * Made for Mums *Expect your copy to be well read and asked for again and again. * The Scotsman *Quite how Usborne got to 50 without a unicorn I’m not sure, but it has a suitably celebratory feel and is sure to be another magical hit. * The Bookseller *This silver edged board book, perfect for little hands, will delight babies and toddlers... This tactile book helps sensory and language awareness with its repetitive word and different textures. * South Wales Evening Post *With it's pearlescent cover, holographic foil and rainbow sprayed edges, [this is] a summer sparkler for all the family! * Lancashire Evening Post *

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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 SynopsisFiona Watt (Author) Fiona Watt is an Editorial Director and writer at Usborne Publishing. She graduated from Exeter University with a Bachelor of Education in Art and Design. She taught for three years at a primary school in Kent, before spending two years at a British school in The Netherlands. She started working at Usborne in 1989 and has written and edited hundreds of books including baby and novelty, sticker, art and craft, cookery, science and activity books. She has written all the titles in the award-winning THAT'S NOT MY series and many in the highly successful Sticker Dolly Dressing series. She is the sixth biggest-selling UK children's author, with over 10 million of her books sold in the UK since records began.Trade ReviewBabies will love looking at the bright, high-contrast pictures, feeling the textures and listening to the musical sounds as they explore this vibrant board book. * Lovereading4kids *With buttons producing sounds, finger trails using cut-outs and textures, holes for tiny fingers to explore, flaps, fabrics and other materials, this book encapsulates many of the principles of The Science Museum’s Sensory Garden in a bright and accessible volume. * Culture Baby *A brilliant book which I foresee will provide entertainment for a long time to come * Mother and Baby *

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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.Trade ReviewA vibrant board book... specially designed to be visually stimulating to babies. With bright, eye-catching illustrations plus lots of tactile elements to encourage sensory development. * Progressive Playschool *

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Book SynopsisA fun version of the popular card game with 26 pairs of knight and castle pictures to match, helping young children develop important word and picture matching skills. A great game for all the family.

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Book SynopsisThere are five mischievous squirrels to meet in this touchy-feely board book, all with soft noses, rough paws and fluffy tails. The bright pictures and textured patches for babies and toddlers to stroke are specially designed to develop sensory and language awareness. A delightful book to share with little ones.Trade ReviewAnother welcome addition to this wonderful series of touchy-feely books which bring endless smiles and a great to read again and again. * The Guardian *After only a couple of times reading this with my daughter and showing her the different textures, she takes the book off to read by herself and knows what bits to feel. * Toppsta reviewer *The books have thick front and back covers, and thick pages too - so they will withstand babies being rough and chewing them too! * Toppsta reviewer *

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Book SynopsisFiona 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 SynopsisFiona 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 SynopsisFiona Watt (Author) Fiona Watt is an Editorial Director and writer at Usborne Publishing. She graduated from Exeter University with a Bachelor of Education in Art and Design. She taught for three years at a primary school in Kent, before spending two years at a British school in The Netherlands. She started working at Usborne in 1989 and has written and edited hundreds of books including baby and novelty, sticker, art and craft, cookery, science and activity books. She has written all the titles in the award-winning THAT'S NOT MY series and many in the highly successful Sticker Dolly Dressing series. She is the sixth biggest-selling UK children's author, with over 10 million of her books sold in the UK since records began.Trade ReviewMy son loves this book. It has nice sturdy pages for his little hands and he loves the different textures to explore on each page. The pictures are big & clear. The simple repetitive text is easy for him to follow & my 6 year old reads it to him as well. It would be great for a younger child beginning to read independently too. * Toppsta Reader Review *

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