Children’s: picture books, activity books

Book SynopsisRead Write Inc. Phonics Flashcards are a great way to introduce the letters and sounds that make up words - the ''Speed Sounds''. The cards feature all 31 Set 1 Speed Sounds and corresponding letters to enable children to learn phonics and decode words easily. Full colour illustrations and picture cards place the sounds in context, providing an enjoyable way to practise using the sounds they have learnt. Parent notes offer guidance on how to use the cards and tips to support first steps in learning to read. Read Write Inc., developed by Ruth Miskin, provides a structured and systematic approach to teaching literacy. It is used by more than a quarter of the UK''s primary schools and is designed to create fluent readers, confident speakers and willing writers.Trade ReviewRead Write Inc. actually teaches children to read and write. We love using this programme because children achieve so much co quickly. They want to read and write. It's the best literacy programme we have ever known. * Lorna Jackson, Headteacher, Maryland Primary School *

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Book SynopsisColour, count, learn and have fun with the Numberblocks! Let's go on a colour adventure! Colour in the pictures, trace the numbers, match the shapes, finish the number sentences and learn all about the Numberblocks. This official colouring activity book helps children to recognise numbers, begin counting in order, complete picture patterns and develop key maths skills. Packed with fun colouring scenes and number activities, Numberblocks Colouring Fun is the perfect pick for fans of the award-winning Cbeebies show.

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Book SynopsisJohn Burningham was born in 1936. He studied illustration at the Central School of Art. His first children's book, Borka, was published in 1963, and it was awarded the Kate Greenaway Medal as the best illustrated book of the year. John Burningham collaborated with Ian Fleming on Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang, designing the model of the famous car. He lived in London with his wife Helen Oxenbury, also a well-known author and illustrator. John Burningham died on January 4th, 2019.Trade ReviewA classic story * Nursery World *One of the best writers in the business * Financial Times *The language of children is Burningham's * TES *

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Book SynopsisMath problems with large numbers can be overwhelming. Through our step-by-step progression of activities, your child will easily master addition and subtraction with four-digit numbers. Our workbook builds on basic addition and subtraction skills to teach your child how to confidently compute addition and subtraction with large numbers.Topics Covered in this Book:Addition & subtraction reviewFour-digit vertical form additionFour-digit vertical form subtractionRegrouping (borrowing)Patterns & sequencing

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Book SynopsisAn official wipe-clean book for the BAFTA-winning most-watched show on CBeebies! Maths is fun with the Numberblocks! This interactive book guides early learners to recognise and write numbers 1 to 10, and apply their number knowledge to fun, simple activities. Featuring Numberblocks One to Ten. (Includes a free wipe-clean pen.)

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Book SynopsisLinking to a popular feature in the super successful National Geographic Little Kids magazine, this book brings the browsable fun of the bestselling National Geographic Kids Almanac to a new audience: preschoolers! Using an interactive question-and-answer format and content grounded in a child''s immediate world, the Big Book of Why delivers lively information, hands-on games, simple recipes, crafts, and more. What makes a car go? How does mushy dough become a crispy cookie? What does the doctor see in my throat? An essential parent reference, The Big Book of Why invites children to ask big questions, think big thoughts, and get answers that are accurate, engaging, level-appropriate, and based on sound educational findings. It helps prepare preschoolers for school in an interactive way—the very best way to foster learning at this age, according to research. Highly photographic and playful, this big book is an adventure in exploration.

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Book SynopsisA highly original non-fiction guide on waste and the environment for a young audience. Your Planet Needs You! is packed with simple and entertaining ways that kids and their families can reduce, re-use, recycle, renew and REALLY GET INVOLVED in cleaning up our planet. Nobody really likes to think about rubbish (pee-ew!). But whether you know it or not, waste is part of everyone’s lives. Each year, a single person can create up to a tonne of waste. That’s the equivalent weight of a small hippo! Where does waste come from? Where does it end up? And what can we do to help our planet? Renowned picture book creator Philip Bunting answers all these questions and more in this entertaining and enlightening look at how to wallop waste and reduce rubbish. Learn how to start a compost bin, or how to use an old egg carton to sprout your very own seedlings. Get tips on cool things you can do with empty tin cans or an old pair of socks, and discover how long different things take to decompose – from an apple core to a gumboot to a plastic bag. With a positive outlook and a generous dollop of humour, Your Planet Needs You! shows that taking care of our environment can be both fun and rewarding. You can be the change! Your planet needs you! For ages 4 and up.

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Book SynopsisBake cookies from scratch inside this interactive recipe book - sift the flour, whisk the sugar, crack the egg, pour the chocolate chips, and more!Trade Review'Future little chefs will love [this book].' – New York Times'The Julia Child of the Cookie Monster set sallies into the kitchen afresh... [The] recipe is ... perfectly liable to produce the intended result: "Delicious!" Say the words: "Warm... Chocolate chip... Cookie." Oh, heaven.' – Kirkus Reviews 'The satisfying tactile experience mimics the real process of baking cookies – which readers are likely to crave after reading.' – Publishers Weekly 'We would enjoy tacos any day of the year – which is why we love Phaidon's super cute Cook in a Book series. These interactive board books feature fun sliders and tabs to teach children how to make some delicious dishes, whether it's spreading the sauce on a pizza or whisking eggs for pancakes.' – Bookstrust 'What a brilliant series this is! A ton of engagement and interaction in a very cleverly designed little book that will show your kids just how easy it is to make a tasty treat.' – ReadItDaddy'This sturdy board book is ideal for little hands and should withstand plenty of kitchen experiments too.' – Little London'One of those books that defy categories ... Once children have mastered the ingredients and activities how about a supervised session with the real thing?' – Happy Families'These books don't keep kids out of the kitchen; they lead them there, increasing their appetite for proper cooking.' – Waitrose Weekend

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Book SynopsisYour child will learn vertical form multiplication and division of decimals through our unique step-by-step progression of activities. A review of fractions will boost your child's confidence as they progress to addition and subtraction of improper fractions.Topics Covered in this Book:Multiplication & division reviewVertical form multiplication & division of decimalsCalculations with three decimal numbersRewriting improper fractionsAddition & subtraction of improper fractions

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Book Synopsis"His disappearance is not the only mystery left behind. What were the stories that went with these drawings? There are some clues..." Who is Harris Burdick? Where did he disappear to? And how was he going to finish his stories? Chris Van Allsburg presents a series of loosely related drawings each accompanied by a title and a caption which the reader may use to make up his or her own story.Trade Review"A must-have, with a curious set of images to stimulate the imagination of young and old... Every school will want this extraordinary book." * The Bookseller *"Allsburg's soft back and white illustrations have a dream-like quality manipulating light, perspective and texture to create unsettling drawings. The stories mix interiors and exteriors, portraits and landscapes, all full of wonder and mysteries to be solved." * Booktrust *"Every page tantalises, sparks ideas, plays with your mind, intrigues and inspires." * The Bookbag *"Extremely puzzling as well as stimulating . . . Certainly an invitation for individual interpretations and expansions in almost any media." * The School Librarian *"An innovative and useful book, especially for using as stimulus for young people's writing." * Armadillo Magazine *

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Book SynopsisAn internationally bestselling series of board books with amazing real-life sounds!This brand new title includes replaceable AAA batteries and an exciting 'Look and Find' game on the final page. Press the button, recognise the sounds, then point at the right picture! What do Vivaldi's Four Seasons sound like? Push the buttons to find out! Aimed at babies and toddlers, this ground-breaking series of interactive board books has a button on every spread, which plays one of five different exceptional quality sound effects. Children of every age will be captivated as they bring the artwork to life with five amazing real-life sounds.

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Book SynopsisIn 51 charmingly illustrated infographic maps, explore every state of the USA from Alabama to Wyoming and the nation’s capital to discover more than 2,000 facts that celebrate the people, cities, nature and historic events that have helped make America what it is today. You’ll also get an expansive guide to the state flags and US presidents.Ghost towns, swamp tours, the center of the universe… bacon donuts, brainy berries, salmon jerky… The French Fry King, The Mother of Oregon, The Queen of Blues… be inspired by the inventiveness, beauty and diversity of the United States in this curious collection of fact-filled maps.On each wonderful map, find: A welcome box with a short introduction to the state Key facts, including the capital; state bird, flower and tree; and statehood order State icons celebrating the state’s people, places and history Six inspiring people who have a connection to the state Region spotlight bubbles to allow you to discover more about one particular place A moments to remember box with a list of significant dates and their events in the state’s history Each state’s map also contains information about which states it neighbors, its bodies of water and borders as well as where it is situated in the country. Did you know that while Hawaii shares its border with no one, both Missouri and Tennessee border eight other states? Many state parks, battlefields, national forests and reservations are also included to inspire you to respect and explore the great outdoors.So pack your bags and say later ‘gator… the great States await!The 50 States series of books for young explorers celebrates the USA and the wider world with key facts and fun activities about the people, history and natural environments that make each location within them uniquely wonderful. Beautiful illustrations, maps and infographics bring the places to colourful life.Also available from the series:50 Trailblazers of the 50 States, Only in America Activity Book, Only in California, Only in Texas, We Are the United States, 50 Adventures in the 50 States, and Only in America.Trade Review"Author Gabrielle Balkan's research and writing draws readers in with a fun mash-up of history, geography and pop culture, while Sol Linero's illustrations make every spread a delight." * BookPage *"A great read to share with your young one. Bright and colorful, you'll enjoy it as much as they will!" * Design Sponge *"For Those Who Pride Themselves on Knowing Their State's Flower/Bird/Motto. A large-format atlas of the U.S., The 50 States is chock-full of interesting facts, trivia and history." * Family Circle *"When I first laid eyes on The 50 States, written and researched by Gabrielle Balkan and illustrated by Sol Linero, I absolutely had to have it because I think it's easily the most delightful book on the topic that I've ever seen." * Inhabitots *"There are Tlingit nation canoes in Alaska, Walden Pond in Massachusetts, Harpers Ferry in West Virginia (but also the first pepperoni roll and first red-brick street; not all icons are serious business)." * Kirkus Reviews *"Readers will enjoy browsing this oversized and colorful atlas of the United States....will offer hours of browsing pleasure." * Literacy Daily (International Literacy Association) *"A big, beautiful educational journey across the U.S." * Pretty Prudent *"A stylish atlas that evokes the character and diversity of the country, equally suitable for coffee tables or family vacations." * Publishers Weekly *"Open the large formatted book and explore the United States. Each state (and the District of Columbia) is presented handsome, colorful, and highly informative maps to create a memorable journey." * Reading Rockets *"The engaging, colorful pages, high interest facts, and intriguing material make this a volume that has appeal for a wide audience." * School Library Connection, Highly Recommended *"A colorful introduction to the 50 states....an above-average title on a popular topic, and state trivia enthusiasts will find it entertaining and useful." -" * School Library Journal *"Surprises abound in The 50 States, a splendid reference, coffee-table book and conversation starter for anyone, anywhere." * Shelf Awareness *

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Book SynopsisScience tells us that babies develop best when they are spoken to, sung to and read to. Introduce your baby to a world of words and pictures with these 30 classic nursery rhymes from the Mother Goose collection and beyond paired with images of Chloe Giordano’s delightful hand-embroidered illustrations on cloth. Even when they’re tiny, the sound of their parents’ voices helps babies make sense of the world and feel comfortable with new people and places. This treasury gives you the opportunity to rediscover just how useful (and calming) these best-loved nursery rhymes are in one, handsome volume. Bond with your baby and help them grow as you recite and sing these timeless rhymes: Hey, Diddle Diddle; Baa, Baa, Black Sheep; This Little Piggy; Hush Little Baby; Hickory, Dickory, Dock; Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star; Little Bo-Peep; Pussy-cat, Pussy-cat; Row, Row, Row Your Boat; The Itsy Bitsy Spider; London Bridge; Mary Had a Little Lamb; One, Two, Buckle My Shoe; Humpty Dumpty; Rub-a-dub-dub; Pat-a-Cake; I Saw a Ship A-Sailing; Old MacDonald; Rock-a-Bye Baby; The Wheels on the Bus; I’m a Little Teapot; This Old Man; Jack and Jill; The Muffin Man; Little Miss Muffet; The Owl and the Pussy-cat; Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush; Old Mother Hubbard; Pop! Goes the Weasel; Are you Sleeping? Continue this cherished daily ritual of reading to your child with the follow-up book of folktales, Read to Your Toddler Every Day.Trade Review'the beautiful presentation sets this book apart... This is a beautiful book that will make a perfect gift for new parents.' * Parents in Touch *

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Book SynopsisBy checking their answers and correcting errors on their own, children can master important academic skills and foster a sense of independence that will help them develop into self-motivated learners.Kumon Writing workbooks offer a complete lesson plan for developing writing skills and vocabulary. The purpose of these workbooks it to teach children how to write sentences with proper punctuation and grammar, and to complete a five-paragraph essay.Topics Include:-Vocabulary-Nouns, pronouns, verbs, adverbs, and adjectives-Irregular verbs-Contractions-Subjects and predicates-Punctuation-Writing a story

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Book SynopsisCook pancakes from scratch inside this interactive recipe bookTrade Review'Stylish ... With its simple graphic illustrations that resemble paintings by Frank Stella ... The book itself is a perfect square (think Josef Albers), fun and colorful. The most satisfying part is when you get to pop the little cardboard pancake out of the page, turn it, and press it into the next page to complete the illustration of a short stack of pancakes." – New York Times Book Review 'This cleverly designed first book in the Cook in a Book series lets children help make pancakes, but there's no need to break out the aprons: all the cooking is accomplished by pulling tabs ... Turning wheels ... And flipping cardboard pancakes." – Publishers Weekly, Starred Rewiew 'Learn while having fun ... Inspiring ... This is not your average children's cook book. The bright colours are appealing and whilst children will need a bit of help at the cooking stage, everything else is up to them." – Smallish'Recommended for any picture book/board book collection, this interactive and delightful adventure for the youngest chefs promotes parent/child interaction and cooperation and opens the door to an enriching conversation.' – School Library Journal 'Clever, charming, beautifully interactive and beautifully illustrated and designed, this is not only a treasure for little ones-it's also a fine addition to any divine-picture-book-addict's stash (the stash of this middle-aged woman included).' – Kids' Book Review 'With help from sliders and spinners even the youngest sous-chefs can pretend to mix ingredients, pour batter, and dish up a yummy pancake... Real food may not be 'required,' but only the most unfeeling caregiver would fail to provide it after such an appetizing teaser.' – Kirkus Reviews 'The illustrations are simple and clean, which fit this book PERFECTLY!' – Let's Talk Picture Books '[A] fabulous board book.' – Book Nerd Mommy ' Pancakes! is a wonderful introduction to cooking and can add a whole new dimension to imaginative play ... It's fun, interactive and makes a great gift." – Where The Books Are 'A safe and mess-free introduction to cooking!' – Right Start 'Sometimes a novelty book comes along that transcends the "kid" category and provides fun and "Ooooh!' moments for readers of all ages. Pancakes! An Interactive Recipe Book offers just this kind of delicious excitement ... Wonderfully conceived in its bold vibrant images and simple recitation of a pancake recipe... The brilliant interactive elements invite kids and adults alike to play with this book over and over.' – Celebrate Picture Books 'Lotta Nieminen's interactive board book delights with sturdy tabs, wheels and flaps, an enjoyable change for the technology-obsessed toddlers of today.' – ReadPlus "Cooking pancakes has never been so satisfying or so clean - although by following the recipe and method." – KidStyleFile 'Here's a novelty book that encourages kids to interact with it ... All via cunningly designed tabs nad clever book construction ... If you'd like the opportunity to introduce your kids to top-notch art and graphic design from around the world, do take a look at Phaidon.' – The Book Chook 'Flippin' tasty ... Learn to make pancakes with this interactive recipe book... [It] has novelty paper-engineered features that allow little hands to 'cook' by pulling tabs, turning wheels and popping pancakes straight out of the page.' – Little London 'This interactive and delightful adventure for the youngest chefs promotes parent/child interaction and cooperation and opens the door to an enriching conversation.' – School Library Journal '[M]y toddler's favorite books in the world! Each one is a sturdy board book that contains a real recipe for the food featured. The real fun is that through lifting flaps, turning wheels and other interactive features you get to simulate the cooking. Perfect for little foodies.' – Book Nerd Mommy'We're all over this fantastic book for our Picture Book of the Week this week. Let's cook in a book! Strange though it may seem to not only find that this book is such a colossal fave with a busy 9 year old (despite being aimed at a far younger age) but also to find that this book requires no food, but will still have you chopping, mixing and making, it's only once you dive in that things become a lot clearer ... Again, Lotta has perfected the art of bridging the gap between books and toys with a truly interactive experience for busy little hands ... What a truly brilliant idea, and a worthy book of the week!' – Read it Daddy

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE BOOKTRUST STORYTIME PRIZE 2020 This is Owl. Have you met? No? Well let me introduce you… With flaps and interactive play, this humorous title will have you clapping and flapping along!

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Book SynopsisIn this workbook, children gain foundational skills for calculating fractions. Sections on greatest common factor and lowest common multiple prepare children for adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators, as well as multiplying and dividing fractions and mixed numbers.Topics Covered in this Book:-Reducing fractions to lowest possible denominator-Factors and multiples-Greatest common factor (GCF)-Lowest common multiple (LCM)-Addition & subtraction of fractions with unlike denominators-Multiplication & division of fractions and mixed numbers-Changing decimals into fractions-Calculations with three fractions

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Book SynopsisShortlisted for Oscar's Book Prize 2020Shortlisted for the 2020 CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal "At a time when over 65 million people are forcibly displaced around the world, this beautifully illustrated and wise, gentle tale of tolerance and kindness for fellow humans resonates deeply. I hope all parents share The Suitcase with their children." - Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner"A simple, powerful way to introduce the idea of kindness to strangers to young children" - Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo"Welcome and understanding are at the heart of this children's book by Chris Naylor-Ballesteros. Beautifully illustrated, The Suitcase explores themes of displacement and difference in a way young audiences can easily engage with. This is more important than ever now that a record number of people have been forced from their homes due to war and persecution." - Laura Padoan, UNHCR, The UN Refugee Agency"One of the most empathetic children's books on giving kindness to strangers ever published [...] Be warned, this will make you burst into tears." - Amanda Craig, New Statesman"This original, striking and simple picture book about animals responding to the arrival of a strange creature . . . is a beautifully succinct and powerful lesson in empathy for outsiders." - Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times"The Suitcase is a beautiful picture book about kindness to strangers and not knowing what other people's stories are. It made us feel sadder but gladder at the same time and it is so wonderful and enriching." - Cathy RentzenbrinkWhen a strange-looking animal arrives pulling a big suitcase, the other animals are curious. What on earth could be inside that suitcase? A teacup? Maybe. A table and chair? Perhaps. A whole home and hillside with trees? This stranger must be fibbing! But when the animals break into the suitcase and discover a very special photograph, they begin to understand what the strange creature has been through, and together they create a very special welcome present . . . Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!

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Book SynopsisReady? Get Set! Go! Join the Pups on a revved-up adventure at the race track in this 32 page picture bookChildren love reading with the PAW Patrol Pups!The PAW Patrol are revved up and ready for race day at the Adventure Bay 500!All the top racers are getting ready for the Adventure Bay 500. When a sneaky racer called The Cheetah stops Marshall's hero The Whoosh from competing, it's up to Marshall to take the wheel! Can he save the trophy before it's too late?Join Chase, Marshall and the rest of the pit-crew pups as they work together to try and keep the cars on track.Meet you at the finish line! Ready, race, rescue!

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Book SynopsisLittle children will love to wind-up the little red car and watch as it whizzes through busy towns and beautiful countryside on its way to the seaside. With four different tracks for the car to drive around, bright and lively illustrations and lots to spot and talk about on every page.

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Book SynopsisItty Bitty Kitty is about to become the princess of Lollyland in this first adorable book in the Itty Bitty Princess Kitty chapter book series! Perfect for readers aged 5+ and fans of Isadora Moon, Claude and My Little Pony. Something exciting is happening in Lollyland. Itty Bitty Kitty’s eighth shooting star is about to arrive and that means she’s going to become a princess! Itty’s excited, but when she learns about all the things that are going to change, she’s also nervous. Between trying out new hairstyles and hearing that she can’t attend her regular school anymore, Itty begins to feel like she might not be ready to be a princess. Will Itty Bitty Kitty become Itty Bitty Princess Kitty after all? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on every page, the Itty Bitty Princess Kitty chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

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Book SynopsisA tender and heart-warming story about the growing relationship between a boy and his grandmother, set in the world of The Storm Whale by bestselling picture book creator, Benji Davies. Noi isn’t at all sure about staying at Grandma’s. Grandma boils seaweed for soup, and there’s not much to do on the tiny island where she lives where the wind cuts in and the grass grows sideways  . . . But that’s before Noi gets swept up in the dramatic rescue that will mark the beginning of their touching new friendship.Other books from the World of the Storm Whale:  The Storm Whale The Storm Whale in Winter *NEW* The Great Storm WhaleAlso by Benji Davies:  Grandad's Island On Sudden Hill, written by Linda Sarah When the Dragons Came, written by Naomi Kefford and Lynne Moore Jump on Board the Animal Train, written by Naomi Kefford and Lynne Moore

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Book SynopsisAngry Ninja deals with BIG emotions in this mindful activity book filled with creative ways to for kids to manage negative feelings.Life is tough! But so are the kids trying to figure out their emotions and complex feelings. Ninja Life Hacks: Angry Ninja Activity Book takes one of the most popular characters from the bestselling book series and puts them in a fun activity book to help relax and release their daily stresses. Guided by Angry Ninja, kids can learn simple strategies for dealing with difficult emotions by doing engaging, fun and effective activities.     75+ MINDFUL ACTIVITIES: Dozens of detailed pages offer thought-provoking activities to guide your child toward a positive mindset. INSPIRING CHARACTER: Kids learn and grow along with Angry Ninja, developing skills and strategies for managing emotions. LAUGHING WHILE LEARNING: Filled with the signature humor of the bestselling Ninja Life Hacks books, these activities are as entertaining as they are enlightening.  COLLECT THEM ALL: Extend the learning fun with Ninja Life Hacks: Positive Ninja Activity Book, Let’s Talk: Conversation Cards. and Meet the Ninjas: The Ultimate Ninja Guide to Life.

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Book SynopsisAnatole is the happiest, most contented mouse in all of Paris. He is Vice-President in charge of Cheese Tasting at Duvall's cheese factory. He works in secret at night--the people at Duvall have no idea their mysterious taster is really a mouse! So M'sieu Duvall thinks nothing of bringing his pet cat to the factory...Clever Anatole must act to protect his job, and his life! He must do what no mouse has done before--find a way to bell the cat. Bonne chance, Anatole!

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Book SynopsisA sweet and soulful celebration of how a child''s imagination can transform ordinary objects into extraordinary treasures.You can do a lot with a pocket full of rocks...Rocks make excellent chairs for fairies, they are perfect for writing your name on the sidewalk, or just to hold in your hand when you need reassurance. And so the rocks pile up... Until the season turns and you need to make room for pockets full of petals. And shells. And acorns! Each season''s treasure is kept and curated and loved, until it''s time to give the treasures away and make room for new things to come.A Pocket Full of Rocks showcases how a creative child can see big possibilities in the smallest things. It''s about noticing, collecting, appreciating, and sharing the wonders around us every day.

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Book SynopsisEarly Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey.It's a dreadful shock for Horrid Henry when Perfect Peter is born, and despite his best - or worst - efforts, he can't manage to get rid of him. As Peter gets bigger, Henry gets crosser adn crosser, but the day comes when Henry inadvertently finds himself saving Peter and discovers that its rather nice to be a hero.Trade Reviewideal for new readers * THE HERALD *'Tony Ross's fun and fresh illustrations add more mischief to the spirit of Horrid Henry'. * Waterstone's Books Quarterly *

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Book SynopsisHis teacher tries to help him be red (let's draw strawberries!), his mother tries to help him be red by sending him out on a playdate with a yellow classmate (go draw a nice orange!), and the scissors try to help him be red by snipping his label so that he has room to breathe.Trade Review"[A] fresh approach to colors and feelings... Readers will share all the emotional elements of the tale-humor, despair, sadness, frustration, and finally, excitement." -- Booklist (starred review) "When a red-labeled crayon discovers he's actually blue, he finds joy, ebullience and acceptance... Hall's compositions ... convey a strong sense of emotion. Red captures [his feelings] ... in an exuberant, far-reaching sky. Smartly designed and appealing, Red's story offers much for discussion and affirmation." -- Kirkus Reviews "Crayon Red may be labeled red, but he colors blue... Once he lets go of his label and proclaims, "I'm blue!" everything turns around ... Smart design, bold colors, and sharp details keep the story both effective and amusing." -- Horn Book Magazine "Red is a crayon, and children will see his problem right away: his label reads 'red,' but he's blue... The overly cheerful encouragement Red endures will sound familiar to any child who's struggled to perform... Unexpectedly affecting." -- Publishers Weekly "Funny and poignant ... Hall's latest picture book is all about staying true to oneself, no matter what others say... Witty and heartwarming [and] sure to become a favorite for children and adults alike." -- School Library Journal "Funny and clever, with a wonderful message about embracing who we are." -- Huffington Post "This story of mistaken identity has a simple yet profound premise that makes it feel fresh." -- USA Today "[A] smart, insightful coming-of-age story for [the] youngest readers." -- Shelf Awareness

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Book SynopsisThis engaging and delightfully illustrated word book helps children boost their vocabulary and develop their speaking skills. A thousand really useful everyday words, carefully matched with detailed and amusing pictures, provide lots to spot and talk about. There are also QR codes to scan so you can listen to all the words.

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Book SynopsisMoana’s island is in danger, and she sails across the sea to try to save her home. During her journey Moana finds a friend called Maui. Will Moana be able to solve the mystery of the sea, and find her true destiny?Trade ReviewAdapted by Mared Llwyd An experienced primary school teacher, author and mother of two young children. The stories in this series have been carefully tailored to facilitate children’s reading at home and in the classroom, in line with the National Literacy Framework in Wales. -- Cyhoeddwr: Dragon Press

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Book SynopsisA delightful interactive picture book by internationally bestselling illustrator Britta Teckentrup, filled with colourful artwork and splashes of glossy texture throughout!Tiger is fast asleep but - oh dear! - she's lying completely in the way. Just how will the animals get past without waking her up?Luckily, Frog has an excellent idea and, holding his balloon, he floats right over sleeping Tiger! Fox is next, followed by Tortoise, Mouse and Stork, but it will be tricky for them all to get past without Tiger noticing! It's a good job that the reader is there to help keep Tiger asleep, isn't it? But where exactly are they going with all those big shiny balloons? Do you think it might be someone's birthday? Can you guess who?Winner of the Dutch Picture Book of the Year Award 2017!

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Book SynopsisALAIN LABOILE (Photographer) is a sculptor, photographer, and father of six. He pointed his lens towards his growing family which became his major subject: a life on the edge of the world, where intemporality and the universality of childhood meet. DESSINS HIFUMIYO (Illustrator) was born in Hiroshima, Japan. She has lived and worked in Lyon, France since 2010 where she works for the French and international press.

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Book SynopsisBitsy meets a new nonspeaking student at school and learns the importance of being a star teammate and friend in this sequel to the “darling” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) Bitsy Bat, School Star from Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor-winning author-illustrator Kaz Windness.Bitsy Bat is a star student and the only fantastic flier at Crittercrawl Elementary…until a new nonspeaking student named Enzo Owl arrives and outflies her during recess. Bitsy worries her friends won’t think she’s special anymore, so she’s determined to beat Enzo in the upcoming Critter Games and prove she’s the better flier. But when her friend Mo needs help during the race, Bitsy must choose between winning and being a star teammate. And while she’s at it, she just might discover that making a new friend is more special than any trophy. This sequel to Bitsy Bat, School Star is told from an autistic perspective and celebrates how our differences make each of us shine brightly on our own and as part of a team.

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Book SynopsisA timely and simple explanation of the science behind germs, from the #1 science author for kidsGerm Theory for Babies is an engaging, basic introduction for youngsters (and grownups!) to the complex questions of what germs are and how they spread. Full of scientific information and written by experts, this newest installment of the Baby University board book series is perfect for enlightening the next generation of geniuses about the science of germs. After all, it's never too early to become a scientist!Trade Review"The basic germ science book that we all never knew we needed." - Youth Services Book Review, STARRED review

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Book SynopsisOur UK Commonwealth Editions have been reexamined to see how they align with UK education standards. Kumon offers four titles that support the Early Years Learning Stage curriculum and four titles that support Key Stage 1 curriculum. Give your child an edge in education with Kumon Workbooks.

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Book SynopsisAn adorable English/Spanish bilingual board book that proves that love is the same in every language.

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Book SynopsisNaughty little Krishnaâs search for butter leads to an unexpected adventure.With charming illustrations and simple language, this short tale about Krishna will entertain and delight.

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Book SynopsisSloth wants to nap. Rabbit doesn't. Who will win in the end? For every parent who's struggled to get their child to nap, But First, We Nap is a hilarious book to replace the naptime wrestle. Funny illustrations depict Rabbit upping his antics while the ever-patient sloth repeats, "But first, we nap." Finally worn out, Rabbit gives in, and the pair—and hopefully your child—snuggle and nod off. The perfect book for nap time!

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