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.

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Book SynopsisThis fun book is a playful way for young children to develop their counting, observation and pen control skills. Spot the differences between snakes, join the dots to create a sloth, count parrots sitting in trees and lots more. Durable, wipe-clean pages mean children can revisit their favourite activities again and 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.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 SynopsisChildren will be fascinated to discover fearsome facts about the speed, claws and venomous jaws of the world's deadliest animals as they complete the fun puzzles in this book. Packed with information, the puzzles are also designed to encourage and develop key maths, language and reasoning skills.

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Book SynopsisInspire children's imaginations with this magical activity book, packed with delightful crafts to give young fairy fans hours of fun. Simple yet satisfying craft activities are clearly explained and illustrated, and can be made with everyday and recycled materials. There are step-by-step drawing and colouring pages too.

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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 SynopsisSam 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.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 SynopsisFull of farm animals and tractors, this irresistible puzzle book includes mazes, spot the difference, dot-to-dot, wordsearches and simple logic puzzles that will keep children entertained while helping develop their skills in reading, counting and observation. It is ideal for journeys, holidays, weekends and rainy days.

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Book SynopsisThis book is full of spring-themed activities, encouraging children to join the dots, spot differences, solve mazes and trace the dotted lines with the special pen provided, then wipe clean and repeat. Young children need plenty of practice in pen control - an essential skill they must learn before starting to form letters and numbers.

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Book SynopsisA vibrantly illustrated 300-piece jigsaw showing a busy zoo with all kinds of exciting animals, plus a picture puzzle book, presented together in a colourful sturdy box. Both are packed with things to spot and talk about: can you find a snowboarding penguin, a flamingo looking for its fishing net, and a little white mouse in every picture?

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Book SynopsisThis brightly illustrated book is packed with dinosaurs to count and match, differences to spot, mazes to solve and dot-to-dot dinosaurs to finish. There are also colouring pages, dinosaur facts, and scenes to complete with the stickers provided. Eight sheets of press-out activities include dinosaur models and finger puppets to make, a double-sided jigsaw puzzle and two dominoes games.

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Book SynopsisThis lively book is teeming with jungle 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 monkey with a backpack. 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 SynopsisSatisfyling simple pictures to colour, which will help preschoolers develop confidence using pens and crayons. Practising pen control is essential for learning to write. Simple text on each page for parents to read encourages young children to be curious about the world. From roaring lions to sleepy sloths, this book is full of all kinds of zoo animals to colour.

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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 entertaining pad is packed with nearly 200 Christmas-themed activities, including puzzles, doodles, dot-to-dots, wordsearches, spot the differences and simple logic games. Convenient pocket-size is handy for car journeys, school holidays or days out and an excellent way to keep children happy while adults are busy with Christmas preparations.

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Book SynopsisLook for a blue-eyed bushbaby, a gecko wearing headphones and a wolf with a rainbow tail, then see if you can find the little white mouse hiding on every page. Explore the enchanting world of wildlife after dark as you spot, match, count and talk about the amazing animals in this beautiful 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 SynopsisFrom dolphins and dories to starfish and stingrays, this book is full of all kinds of sea creatures 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 (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.Trade ReviewIdeal for long journeys or rainy days! * Lancashire Evening Post *

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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 enchanting activity pad is bursting with unicorn-themed activities. Guide a little lost unicorn through a maze to the stables, join the dots to draw a magical palace, and spot differences between flying dragons. You'll find a unicorn picture to colour on the back of each puzzle sheet, too.Trade Review...provides hours of counting, spotting and drawing fun! * Lancashire Evening Post *

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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 SynopsisPacked with pumpkins, bats, witches, wizards and monsters, this puzzle book includes mazes, dot-to-dot, spot the difference, simple logic puzzles and wordsearches that will keep children entertained while helping develop their skills in reading, counting and observation. It is ideal for journeys, holidays and dreary autumn days.

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Book SynopsisFeaturing flowers, bunnies, eggs, chicks and lambs, this puzzle book is bursting with mazes, dot-to-dot, spot the difference, simple logic puzzles and wordsearches. It's ideal for journeys, holidays and times when spring showers stop play, and will keep children entertained while helping develop their skills in reading, counting and observation.

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Book SynopsisA stunning 300-piece jigsaw crammed with dinosaurs plus a picture puzzle book, presented together in a colourful, sturdy box. Both are packed with things to spot and talk about: can you find a dinosaur wearing a watch or eating an ice-cream? How about a pair of goggles, a key and lots more?

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Book SynopsisAn exploration inside all kinds of plants and the structures which they use to feed, grow and reproduce. All the major biological processes are explained. There are activities, facts and figures, a glossary of terms, revision questions, and links to over 100 relevant Web sites.Trade Review'I can't praise Usborne enough for introducing [internet links] to many of their non-fiction books as it really helps children retain information' - Adventures in Home Schooling

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Book SynopsisA book full of action-packed prehistoric scenes to colour and fascinating facts to discover. It includes simple step-by-step instructions for drawing each dinosaur or prehistoric creature. It contains colouring hints and tips, including advice on how to make different patterns and using different pens and crayons.

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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 SynopsisThis magical activity pad is packed with unicorn-themed word, number and picture puzzles for young children. Follow a maze to the castle, spot the difference between dragons and unicorns, complete a rainbow wordsearch and more. All the activities are designed to help children develop vital skills in reading, writing, counting and observation.

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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 SynopsisVisit the beach, go on a camping trip, relax by the pool and zoom down ski slopes in this entertaining activity book. The activities are designed to help young children develop their counting, observation and pen control skills, and the durable pages can be wiped clean so the book can be enjoyed again and again.

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Book SynopsisChildren will enjoy exploring the known universe and imagining unknown worlds as they crack alien message codes, finalize spaceship designs and hunt for hidden planets in this fact-filled book. The fun puzzle activities are designed to nurture key skills in maths, language and reasoning while providing plenty of science fact- and fiction-based fun.

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Book SynopsisFrom birds and hedgehogs to ants and sunflowers, little children can colour lots of things they might find in the garden in this fun activity book. With simple bold outlines and large areas to colour in, this book is a fun way for young children to develop their pencil control and colouring skills.

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Book SynopsisJourney to far-flung rainforests and decorate tropical scenes including a crocodile creek, elephant parade and parrots in the treetops in this colourful sticker book. With over 300 reusable stickers of tigers, toucans, sloths, orang-utans 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 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 SynopsisCatch a glimpse of the glamorous lives of princesses in this glittering activity book, from carriage rides and ice-skating to a masked ball. With over 350 stickers of princesses, animals and flowers to decorate the scenes, including lots of extra-special sparkly stickers.

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Book SynopsisFrom planes and cars to rockets and submarines, little children can color all their favorite vehicles, ships and aircraft in this activity book. With simple bold outlines and large areas to color in, this book is a fun way for young children to develop their pencil control and coloring skills.

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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 stickers of pirates, flags, treasure and sea creatures to add to each swashbuckling scene.

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Book SynopsisYoung children will enjoy using the special pen to join the dots, circle differences, solve mazes and trace over the dotted lines. The engaging activities give plenty of practice in pen control - an essential skill children must learn before starting to form letters and numbers. They can then wipe the shiny pages clean and do them again.

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