Books by Kirsteen Robson

Book SynopsisKirsteen Robson (Author) Kirsteen Robson joined Usborne in 1997 with a background in music, education, and Christian publishing. She has written and edited over 300 Usborne titles, from dictionaries and encyclopedias to activity books with flaps, stickers and sounds. She loves the challenge of writing about anything from aardvarks to zombies.Sam Smith (Author) Sam grew up in Buckinghamshire, falling off various bicycles before reading books and making up his own stories about more competent heroes. After studying English at Cambridge University, he joined Usborne in 2013, and now writes titles ranging from fold-out solar systems to maze books full of swashbuckling pirates. Sometimes, Sam cycles to work.

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Book SynopsisKirsteen Robson (Author) Kirsteen Robson joined Usborne in 1997 with a background in music, education, and Christian publishing. She has written and edited over 300 Usborne titles, from dictionaries and encyclopedias to activity books with flaps, stickers and sounds. She loves the challenge of writing about anything from aardvarks to zombies.

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Book SynopsisKirsteen Robson (Author) Kirsteen Robson joined Usborne in 1997 with a background in music, education, and Christian publishing. She has written and edited over 300 Usborne titles, from dictionaries and encyclopedias to activity books with flaps, stickers and sounds. She loves the challenge of writing about anything from aardvarks to zombies.

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Book SynopsisKirsteen Robson (Author) Kirsteen Robson joined Usborne in 1997 with a background in music, education, and Christian publishing. She has written and edited over 300 Usborne titles, from dictionaries and encyclopedias to activity books with flaps, stickers and sounds. She loves the challenge of writing about anything from aardvarks to zombies.Sam Smith (Author) Sam grew up in Buckinghamshire, falling off various bicycles before reading books and making up his own stories about more competent heroes. After studying English at Cambridge University, he joined Usborne in 2013, and now writes titles ranging from fold-out solar systems to maze books full of swashbuckling pirates. Sometimes, Sam cycles to work.

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Book SynopsisKirsteen Robson joined Usborne in 1997 with a background in music, education, and Christian publishing. She has written and edited over 300 Usborne titles, from dictionaries and encyclopedias to activity books with flaps, stickers and sounds. She loves the challenge of writing about anything from aardvarks to zombies.

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Book SynopsisEaster-themed activities encourage little children to solve mazes, join dots, spot differences and trace over numbers and pictures with the special pen provided. They can then wipe the page clean and do it all again. Children need plenty of practice in pen-control before starting to form letters and numbers - and this book provides a fun way to develop this essential skill.

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Book SynopsisKirsteen Robson (Author) Kirsteen Robson joined Usborne in 1997 with a background in music, education, and Christian publishing. She has written and edited over 300 Usborne titles, from dictionaries and encyclopedias to activity books with flaps, stickers and sounds. She loves the challenge of writing about anything from aardvarks to zombies.

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Book SynopsisThis beautifully illustrated book is the perfect first spotter's guide for young nature lovers. From birds, bugs and other animals to trees and flowers, there are over 250 things for children to spot in one handy book. Each entry has fascinating facts and spotting tips, as well as an enchanting illustration.

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Book SynopsisKirsteen Robson (Author) Kirsteen Robson joined Usborne in 1997 with a background in music, education, and Christian publishing. She has written and edited over 300 Usborne titles, from dictionaries and encyclopedias to activity books with flaps, stickers and sounds. She loves the challenge of writing about anything from aardvarks to zombies.Sam Smith (Author) Sam grew up in Buckinghamshire, falling off various bicycles before reading books and making up his own stories about more competent heroes. After studying English at Cambridge University, he joined Usborne in 2013, and now writes titles ranging from fold-out solar systems to maze books full of swashbuckling pirates. Sometimes, Sam cycles to work.

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Book SynopsisFrom Santa to snowmen, little children will love the magical illustrations in this festive early years colouring book. Bold, simple outlines and large areas to colour in make this book ideal for developing pencil control skills.

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Book SynopsisJoin the animal friends as they encounter all kinds of exciting vehicles. Use the special pen provided to solve mazes, trace the dotted lines, finish dot-to-dot pictures and spot differences, then wipe the pages clean and do them all again. This fun book is a perfect way for young children to develop vital counting, observation and pen control skills.

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Book SynopsisFrom bats and cats to wizards' hats, this book is full of all kinds of Halloween-themed pictures to colour. The bold outlines are a perfect way to develop pen control and colouring skills, while simple text on each page for parents to read encourages young children to be curious about the world.

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Book SynopsisKirsteen Robson joined Usborne in 1997 with a background in music, education, and Christian publishing. She has written and edited over 300 Usborne titles, from dictionaries and encyclopedias to activity books with flaps, stickers and sounds. She loves the challenge of writing about anything from aardvarks to zombies.

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Book SynopsisKirsteen Robson joined Usborne in 1997 with a background in music, education, and Christian publishing. She has written and edited over 300 Usborne titles, from dictionaries and encyclopedias to activity books with flaps, stickers and sounds. She loves the challenge of writing about anything from aardvarks to zombies.

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Book SynopsisKirsteen Robson (Author) Kirsteen Robson joined Usborne in 1997 with a background in music, education, and Christian publishing. She has written and edited over 300 Usborne titles, from dictionaries and encyclopedias to activity books with flaps, stickers and sounds. She loves the challenge of writing about anything from aardvarks to zombies.

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Book SynopsisStarring astronauts, aliens and the wonders of the universe, this puzzle book is packed with mazes, dot-to-dot, spot the difference, simple logic puzzles and wordsearches. It will keep children entertained while developing their skills in reading, counting and observation - ideal for journeys, holidays and times when the dark brings play indoors.

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Book SynopsisThis delightful book is full of forest creatures and other things to spot, match, count and talk about. Animals in each scene invite readers to look for specific things, such as a squirrel on a swing, while picture clues with text and number prompts offer further suggestions. There is a little white mouse to spot in each picture too. Younger children will enjoy sharing this book with older children or adults and additional details enable grown-ups to make up further questions of their own.

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Book SynopsisPhillip Clarke (Author) Phil Clarke grew up in the Cotswolds, and joined Usborne in 1999. He's written far more than he can rightly recall about such things as trees, stars, rocks, sharks, unicorns and dinosaurs, and crafted many puzzles. He lives with his family in the Midlands, and spends his spare minutes sleeping.Kirsteen Robson (Author) Kirsteen Robson joined Usborne in 1997 with a background in music, education, and Christian publishing. She has written and edited over 300 Usborne titles, from dictionaries and encyclopedias to activity books with flaps, stickers and sounds. She loves the challenge of writing about anything from aardvarks to zombies.

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Book SynopsisYoung children will love completing the puzzles in this nature-themed book. As they use the special pen supplied to trace the dotted lines, solve mazes, spot differences and join numbered dots, they will also be practising vital early-learning skills such as counting, observing and pen control. Then they can wipe the pages clean and do them again.

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Book SynopsisKirsteen Robson (Author) Kirsteen Robson joined Usborne in 1997 with a background in music, education, and Christian publishing. She has written and edited over 300 Usborne titles, from dictionaries and encyclopedias to activity books with flaps, stickers and sounds. She loves the challenge of writing about anything from aardvarks to zombies.

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Book SynopsisUse the stickers to create scenes from the world of ballet, from the hard work of a rehearsal and the glamour of a costume fitting to the excitement of performing Swan Lake, The Nutcracker and other favourite ballets. With over 200 reusable stickers, including lots of sparkly stickers, and a fold-out back cover to store stickers when not in use.

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Book SynopsisFeatures photographs that reveal the secrets of the micro world, from algae to atoms, dust to DNA and flies' eyes to flu viruses. This title offers practical information on buying and taking care of microscopes, and over 20 step-by-step projects for use with your own microscope.

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Book SynopsisKirsteen Robson (Author) Kirsteen Robson joined Usborne in 1997 with a background in music, education, and Christian publishing. She has written and edited over 300 Usborne titles, from dictionaries and encyclopedias to activity books with flaps, stickers and sounds. She loves the challenge of writing about anything from aardvarks to zombies.

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Book SynopsisEmbark on an exciting pirate adventure, facing stormy seas and pirate battles whilst searching for buried treasure. With over 250 reusable stickers of pirates, flags, treasure and sea creatures to add to each swashbuckling scene, plus a fold-out back cover to store stickers when not in use.

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Book SynopsisMeet Coral, Blue and their friends as you solve puzzles in their underwater world. Use the special pen provided to finish dot-to-dot pictures, spot differences, solve mazes and trace the dotted lines, then wipe the pages clean and repeat. This fun book is a perfect way for young children to develop vital counting, observation and pen control skills.

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Book SynopsisFrom the fun of a first riding lesson to the drama of a dressage competition, this entertaining activity book will keep young horse and pony-lovers busy for hours on end. With over 250 reusable stickers of horses, riders, equipment, trophies and more, and a fold-out back cover to store stickers when not in use.

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Book SynopsisKirsteen Robson joined Usborne in 1997 with a background in music, education, and Christian publishing. She has written and edited over 300 Usborne titles, from dictionaries and encyclopedias to activity books with flaps, stickers and sounds. She loves the challenge of writing about anything from aardvarks to zombies.

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Book SynopsisFrom breaking enemy agents' ciphers to translating long lost languages, help solve all kinds of secret codes and mysterious messages in this exciting book, which is packed with over 80 puzzles. With safe combinations to crack, computer systems to hack, and much more, there's plenty to keep young codebreakers busy on journeys, rainy days and holidays.

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Book SynopsisKirsteen Robson (Author) Kirsteen Robson joined Usborne in 1997 with a background in music, education, and Christian publishing. She has written and edited over 300 Usborne titles, from dictionaries and encyclopedias to activity books with flaps, stickers and sounds. She loves the challenge of writing about anything from aardvarks to zombies.

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Book SynopsisThis entertaining activity pad is jam-packed with simple travel-themed word, number and picture puzzles for young children. The activities, which include a pirate dot-to-dot, matching windsurfers, and a London spot-the-difference also help develop vital reading, writing, counting and observation skills. All the answers are at the back of the book.

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Book SynopsisKirsteen Robson (Author) Kirsteen Robson joined Usborne in 1997 with a background in music, education, and Christian publishing. She has written and edited over 300 Usborne titles, from dictionaries and encyclopedias to activity books with flaps, stickers and sounds. She loves the challenge of writing about anything from aardvarks to zombies.

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Book SynopsisA festive activity book full of enchanting scenes to colour and bring to life using the transfers provided. Scenes include carol singers, a Christmas tree and Santa's sleigh, and there are dozens of transfers of snowmen, gifts and decorations to add to the busy pages. Part of a range of pocket-sized paperbacks that make perfect stocking fillers.

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Book SynopsisThis eye-catching book is full of dinosaurs and other things to spot, match, count and talk about. Animals in each scene offer readers specific fun challenges, such as asking them to find a dinosaur in sunglasses, and there is a row of pictures at the bottom of each page showing other things to spot and count, including a little white mouse in each picture. Children will enjoy the challenge whilst parents can be reassured that kids are practising essential skills.

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Book SynopsisKirsteen Robson joined Usborne in 1997 with a background in music, education, and Christian publishing. She has written and edited over 300 Usborne titles, from dictionaries and encyclopedias to activity books with flaps, stickers and sounds. She loves the challenge of writing about anything from aardvarks to zombies.

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Book SynopsisThis lively book is teeming with zoo animals and other things to spot, match, count and talk about. At the bottom of each page is a row of pictures showing things to look for and count, while animals in each scene offer readers specific fun challenges, such as asking them to find a tortoise on a scooter. There is also a little white mouse to spot in each picture. Children will enjoy the challenge while parents can be confident that kids are practising essential skills.

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Book SynopsisWith differences to spot, animals to find and count, dotted lines to draw over, dot-to-dot pictures to finish and mazes to solve, there is plenty in this big activity book to keep little children entertained. Featuring Poppy and Sam and the animals of Apple Tree Farm, the book also contains pictures to colour, and sheets of stickers to finish scenes and decorate crafts. Eight sheets of press-out activities include a jigsaw puzzle and dominoes games, with slot-together play pieces, a door hanger, and other things to make and do.

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Book SynopsisKirsteen Robson (Author) Kirsteen Robson joined Usborne in 1997 with a background in music, education, and Christian publishing. She has written and edited over 300 Usborne titles, from dictionaries and encyclopedias to activity books with flaps, stickers and sounds. She loves the challenge of writing about anything from aardvarks to zombies.

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Book SynopsisKirsteen Robson joined Usborne in 1997 with a background in music, education, and Christian publishing. She has written and edited over 300 Usborne titles, from dictionaries and encyclopedias to activity books with flaps, stickers and sounds. She loves the challenge of writing about anything from aardvarks to zombies.

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Book SynopsisKirsteen Robson joined Usborne in 1997 with a background in music, education, and Christian publishing. She has written and edited over 300 Usborne titles, from dictionaries and encyclopedias to activity books with flaps, stickers and sounds. She loves the challenge of writing about anything from aardvarks to zombies.

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Book SynopsisKirsteen Robson joined Usborne in 1997 with a background in music, education, and Christian publishing. She has written and edited over 300 Usborne titles, from dictionaries and encyclopedias to activity books with flaps, stickers and sounds. She loves the challenge of writing about anything from aardvarks to zombies.

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Book SynopsisKirsteen Robson (Author) Kirsteen Robson joined Usborne in 1997 with a background in music, education, and Christian publishing. She has written and edited over 300 Usborne titles, from dictionaries and encyclopedias to activity books with flaps, stickers and sounds. She loves the challenge of writing about anything from aardvarks to zombies.

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Book SynopsisKirsteen Robson joined Usborne in 1997 with a background in music, education, and Christian publishing. She has written and edited over 300 Usborne titles, from dictionaries and encyclopedias to activity books with flaps, stickers and sounds. She loves the challenge of writing about anything from aardvarks to zombies.

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Book SynopsisA brilliant colouring book packed with festive scenes and activities to keep children busy in the days before Christmas. Scenes to colour include Santa's sleigh ride, the elves' workshop, and a spectacular New Year firework display. There are pages to doodle, tips and ideas for Christmassy drawings and a letter to write to Santa.

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Book SynopsisThis vibrant book is teeming with animals of the seas and oceans, with over 200 things to spot, match, count and talk about. Creatures in each scene offer readers specific spotting challenges, such as asking them to look for an octopus wearing socks, while a row of pictures at the bottom of each page shows further things to find and count. There is also a little white mouse to spot in each picture. Children will love the challenge while parents can be assured that kids are practising essential skills.

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Book SynopsisSaddle up for some knights and castles themed activity action, with lots of black-and-white pictures to fill in, as well as knightly quests to follow and castle puzzles to solve. Discover how to draw a dragon, then decorate a knightly shield to defend yourself. A great mess-free way to entertain children for travel, holidays, or just at home. These noble knights and their castles will keep them busy for hours!

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