Children’s: picture books, activity books
Random House USA Inc My Two Moms and Me
Book SynopsisCelebrate Pride every day with this adorable board book for the babies and toddlers of lesbian mothers, featuring a variety of diverse, loving families with two moms. Families with two moms are celebrated in this board book that follows busy mothers and their kids throughout their day—eating breakfast, going on a playdate, heading to the pool for a swim, and settling back in at night with a bedtime story and a good-night lullaby. LGBTQ+ parents and their friends and families will welcome this inclusive and cheerful book that reflects their own lives and family makeup. With artwork by acclaimed fashion illustrator Izak Zenou, this is a stylish, smart, humorous, family-focused book that will have babies and their two moms giggling as they enjoy it together. It's an ideal gift for baby-showers, Pride Month, and first birthdays. And look for the companion board book, My Two Dads and Me.
£7.59
Random House Children's Books Im a Narwhal
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£6.23
Random House Children's Books My Little Golden Book About Bugs
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£6.23
Penguin Putnam Inc The Little Engine That Could 90th Anniversary
Book SynopsisCelebrate the 90th anniversary of The Little Engine That Could with this all-time classic reillustrated by Caldecott Award-winning artist Dan Santat! A perfect gift for all the milestones in your life--from graduation to birthdays and more! The kindness and determination of the Little Blue Engine have inspired millions of children around the world since the story was first published in 1930. Cherished by readers for ninety years, The Little Engine That Could is a classic tale of a little engine that, despite her size, triumphantly pulls a train full of wonderful things to the children waiting on the other side of a mountain.This anniversary edition features the original text, all-new reimagined artwork and an introduction from Caldecott Medal-winner Dan Santat, and a special letter from Dolly Parton, award-winning singer-songwriter and founder of Dolly Parton''s Imagination Library.
£7.59
Random House USA Inc Richard Scarrys Super Silly Seek and Find
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£10.44
words & pictures Easter
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£7.59
North-South Books Dont Be A Bully Little Tiger
Book SynopsisFor the youngest readers just starting school or day care, a playful story that teaches how a little kindness toward others can make a big difference.Little Tiger is excited to go to school, but he doesn’t always know how to behave. Little Tiger can be quite bossy. If he wants something, he just takes it. His unruly nature intimidates everyone around him. But when his teacher gives him a gentle tip, he realizes that small changes can make a big difference and Little Tiger discovers that treating others well can be fun! Carol Roth tells a sensitive story about a bully who learns to be considerate and yet remains true to himself. The Iranian-American artist Rashin illustrates the scenes with bold strokes and a pastel color palette. Praise for Hold Your Temper, Tiger “Readers will easily recognize parts of themselves in this cranky, golden-furred hero.”—Publishers Weekly
£13.49
North-South Books The Willow Pattern Story
Book SynopsisA picture is worth a thousand words! Allan Drummond's classic picture book reveals the intriguing story that hides deep within one of the most distinctive and iconic china patterns ever created—the willow pattern.Fascinated by the images in the famous beautiful blue-and-white china, Drummond creates his own variation on an old story about the china taking us on a journey through the world depicted in the design—a memorable tale of passion, betrayal and transcendent love. Beautiful young Koong Shee wishes only to be with her true love Chang. But her father has other plans and locks his daughter in the garden. Clever Koong Shee and Chang use birds to communicate until they manage to escape. But her bitter father is determined to stop them. An IRA-CBC Children's Choice. NCSS-CBC Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies. American Bookseller Pick of the Lists. “Sumptuo
£11.69
North-South Books Viva el aguacate Spanish Edition
Book SynopsisThe Spanish text is like a beautiful poem, with the father’s words bringing calm and patience to Muriel when she needs them most. . . A magical Spanish picture book that is a must have.-School Library Journal, starred review Avocado seeds and slow growing! A young girl’s impatience turns to wonder as she and her avocado tree gradually change and grow in this story inspired by Israeli artist Taltal Levi’s childhood. Semillas de aguacate y el crecimiento lento! La impaciencia de una niña se convierte en asombro mientras su árbol de aguacate y ella misma cambian y crecen paulatinamente en esta historia inspirado en la infancia propia de la artista israelí Taltal Levi.Muriel is sulking—she celebrated her birthday yesterday under the old avocado tree, but today she&r
£13.49
North Parade Publishing Snow White and the Seven Dart Frogs
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£6.24
Acair Cho Mor S a Tha Mo Ghaol Ort
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£6.78
Mabecron Books Ltd The Mermaids Christmas Adventure
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£11.69
Pan Macmillan Odo Super Owl
Book SynopsisOdo is a preschool animated series created by Sixteen South and showing on Milkshake in the UK. Odo is a little owl with big ideas who spends his time playing, learning and having fun with his friends at the Forest Camp for Young Birds. With the help of his best friend Doodle (a thoughtful little bird of unknown species), Odo positively tackles every challenge - no matter how big. He knows he can do anything he sets his mind to, because in the forest, as in life, the most important thing you can do is to believe in yourself.
£6.99
Austin Macauley Publishers Jeremy the Jet Ski An Awfully Big Adventure
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£7.59
Random House USA Inc Bathtime Mathtime Shapes McKellar Math
Book SynopsisLearn at home with help from The Wonder Years/Hallmark actress, math whiz, and New York Times bestselling author Danica McKellar using her acclaimed McKellar Math books! Bathtime will be squeaky clean and sneaky smart in this follow-up to Bathtime Mathtime that gives your toddler a head start on learning their shapes, all as a part of your daily at-home routine!Bathtime, Mathtime 1, 2, 3. Want to find some shapes with me?Shapes are all around us--just scrub up and see!Danica McKellar uses her proven math success to give toddlers a head start on learning their shapes in this squeaky-clean bathtime read-aloud that shapes up to be a tubful of math fun!
£7.59
Cambridge University Press Cambridge Reading Adventures The Great Inventor
Book SynopsisOur international primary reading series will help your learners become confident, independent readers. It''s too hot for football. What will Kito and his friends do to stay cool? Orange Band stories are longer than previous bands, featuring more events and greater complexity. illustrations support only one aspect of the story. Sentence structures become more complex. Contains full teaching support including learning outcomes, curriculum links and follow-up activities.
£6.95
Cambridge University Press Cambridge Reading Adventures Town Underground
Book SynopsisOur international primary reading series will help your learners become confident, independent readers. What is under the ground? Find out about some amazing underground places. This Orange Band non-fiction title includes more complex sentence structures but children should still recognise many of the high-frequency words used to help with understanding. Contains full teaching support including learning outcomes, curriculum links and follow-up activities.Table of ContentsLiving Underground; Mining Towns; Rock Temples; Safe and Sound; Secret Hideaways; Underground Houses; Glossary; Index.
£7.57
WW Norton & Co Thank a Farmer
Book SynopsisInfused with jubilance and warmth, this luminous, lyrical picture book celebrates the people and the work that put food on our tables
£14.39
Walker Books Ltd Old MacDonald on the Move
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£999.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Early Learning Big and Little
Book SynopsisLearning the concepts of comparing and sorting is vital in helping young children develop vocabulary and understand the world around them. This bright book is designed to help parents amuse, interest and at the same time teach their children vital early learning skils. Useful parent tips are included throughout to support the learning process.
£5.02
Gibbs M. Smith Inc Morning at the Farm with Mr. Bojangles
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£7.59
Usborne Publishing Ltd Unicorns Play Pad
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 *
£8.63
Phoenix International Publications, Incorporated Baby Einstein Lift A Flap My First 100 Words
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£8.54
Phoenix International Publications, Incorporated We Are the Rainbow: The Colours of Pride
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£6.99
Random House USA Inc Richard Scarry's Naughty Bunny
Book SynopsisA rerelease of a long out-of-print classic follows the antics of a mischievous little bunny who, despite his best intentions, finds himself in trouble when he plays the television too loudly, draws on the walls and makes a fuss at naptime.
£6.23
Clavis Publishing Bear with Me
Book SynopsisA familiar story about first-day-of-school fears and the kind of friendship that helps you overcome them. For children ages 4 years and up. It’s the first day of school and Max is terrified! But he’s sure that Mr. Kalamazoo, his stuffed bear, will protect him. Only . . . not so much. Things get totally wild! Luckily, just when it looks like the day will be a complete disaster, a mysterious classmate opens her backpack . . .Trade ReviewFeatured on CBCBook’s April Hot Off the Press!
£11.04
Clavis Publishing Learning with Skip. Opposites
Book SynopsisA cheerful book in which Skip is introduced to all kinds of opposites. For toddlers ages 30 months and up, with a focus on language development.Skip is going to play at Mara’s house. He puts on his boots and coat because it’s cold and wet outside. He and Mara build a big tower with square blocks, and he enjoys a refreshing glass of lemonade. When he’s back home, he gives his sweet mom a hug.Trade Review-
£9.89
Clavis Publishing Friends
Book SynopsisA cheerful lift-the-flap book about playing with friends. For toddlers ages 18 months and up, with a focus on fun and creativity.Having lots of toys and gear for activities is even better when sharing with friends. Whether outside or inside, with one friend or several, playing together is fun! Trade Review-
£9.89
Shambhala Publications Inc Monster Parade: A Book about Feeling All Your
Book SynopsisAn engaging story that helps children work with difficult emotions by imagining them as playful monsters in a parade(ages 3-7). Watch as the anger monsterpassesand the sadness monster disappears--it?s all part of theparadeof feelingswe experience every day. Instead of holding on to their emotions, kids can acknowledge them and let them go on their way.What?s happening in your parade today?Here?s the angrymonsterHeadedthiswayItgrowlssoloudBut you know it won''tstay
£14.39
Wisdom Publications,U.S. No Ordinary Pizza: A Story about Interconnection
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£12.59
Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Adventures of Inanaka and Tuni: Learning to Write
Book SynopsisJourney back in time 3,800 years to Nippur, a city in ancient Babylonia, as a girl sets out on a quest to become a scribe. Follow along as Inanaka learns how to make a tablet and write her name, solves the many puzzles of the cuneiform writing system, and prepares with her family for a festival, all with the help (some of the time, at least) of her dog, Tuni.
£7.61
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Chicken Soup for the Soul BABIES: Fast AND Slow
Book SynopsisChicken Soup for the Soul Babies combines sweet stories with humorous lessons to bring out little one''s best behavior!Jaguar likes to go fast, but Sloth likes to go slow; Jaguar and Sloth both try out each other''s speeds, and learn something new about themselves and one another.We accept one another''s differences when we understand that we come from different walks of life, and some walks are just slower than others.
£7.99
Fox Chapel Publishing Discovering the Busy Life on the Farm
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£10.44
Fox Chapel Publishing My Sticker Paintings Bears
Book SynopsisCreatestunning works of mosaic art with stickers! This distinctive poly-art stickerpainting book for kids features a collection of 10 bear deigns includingKamchatka brown bear, giant panda bear, Kodiak bear, and polar bear. To createeach portrait, affix the numbered colored sticker to the corresponding numberon the design's pattern. Stickers are removeable and reusable for repositioningand transform into beautiful, crystalized mosaic portraits. Also included arefun facts about the origins of each bear and their habitats. An entertaining, hands-on activity for kids,this sticker painting book offers an excellent opportunity for developing theirfocus and attention span. Designs are printed on thick, perforated pages thatcan easily detach to be displayed or gifted once a painting is completed.
£9.49
Insight Editions First 100 Words From the 70s
Book SynopsisA pop culture primer for babies, First 100 Words From the 70s is off the hook!Throw on your leisure suit and platform shoes and take your baby on a stroller ride back in time to share the most popular and iconic music, tv shows, toys, films, and fashion of the 70s! Never mind apple, boy, cat, and dog. Your little one is ready for the skinny on 70s words like ABBA, Brady Bunch, corduroys, and disco fever! Featuring 100 fab 70s words and phrases, bright and playful illustrations, and 5 pop culture categories that are outta this world! Can you dig it? POP CULTURE BONDING: Parents, grandparents, and groovy aunts and uncles can introduce young readers to their favorite decade ENGAGING ILLUSTRATIONS: From Schoolhouse Rock and pet rocks, to short shorts and tube socks, 70s pop culture favorites are depicted in colorful illustrations that reinforce literacy skills STURDY BOARD BOOK: Will stand up to repeated readings and curious hands and mouths BUILD EARLY LITERACY SKILLS: Reading together supports print motivation, print awareness, letter knowledge, vocabulary, and phonological awareness GREAT GIFT: Be the most radical gift giver in the room at baby showers, gender reveals, and birthday parties
£8.09
Insight Editions STEM Baby: Science
Book SynopsisBabies will love to look at babies demonstrating natural proficiency in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) skills in this adorable board book series!Babies and toddlers are natural-born scientists. Whether rolling a ball down a slope, stacking blocks and knocking them over, placing toys in a container, group and matching objects into categories, stacking rings according to size, stringing large beads, or throwing their stuffies, STEM Babies are always experimenting with something new. This adorable board book introduces little scientists to the foundations of science and encourages young ones to play and be curious about the world around them. With full-color photographs of babies and toddlers playing, discovering, and inventing, STEM Baby: Science encourages curious young scientists and their parents to tinker and explore the world like a scientist! CELEBRATE STEM SKILLS: Showcases babies’ and toddlers’ natural curiosity and age-level proficiency at science skills like studying and testing! BABIES LOVE TO LOOK AT BABIES: Filled with adorable full-color photos of babies engaging in fun, familiar STEM activities! STURDY BOARD BOOK: Will stand up to years of reading, looking, laughing, and page turning (and even chewing) at home or on the go! COLLECT THEM ALL: Complete the series with STEM BABY: Technology, STEM BABY: Math, and STEM BABY: Engineering.
£8.54
Our World of Books Good Night Ski Mountain
Book SynopsisGrab your helmet and buckle your ski boots, it’s time to hit the powdery slopes! This frosty board book takes young skiers swooshing down the snowy trails and celebrates ski-town life, including ski equipment, T-bars, chair lifts, gondolas, bunny slopes, ski jumps, moguls, ski instructors, ski lodges, cross country skiing, cozy clothing, and more. Come join the wintery fun! This book is part of the bestselling Good Night Our World series, which includes hundreds of titles exploring iconic locations and exciting, child-friendly themes. This charming board book takes young skiers on a magical journey around a ski town.
£7.99
Simon & Schuster Tell Me About Space
Book SynopsisPerfect for curious little minds, this nonfiction board book teaches young readers all about outer space through question-and-answer text! Tell me why the sun goes down. What happens to its light? The sun stays put! It’s Earth that spins, creating day and night. Why don’t we float into space? How many moons are there? A child asks about outer space, and their grownup answers in rhyming, factual text. Little ones will love learning that the earth is constantly spinning, that Saturn isn’t the only planet with rings, and that most planets have their own moons!
£6.99
Simon & Schuster Snow, Snow, Snow!: A Christmastime Song
Book SynopsisCelebrate snow, snow, snow with a Christmastime song in this latest holiday classic from the one and only Sandra Boynton.When a group of winter animals see the falling snow, they know it’s a sign that Christmastime is just around the corner. And they’ve got a song to sing! Join in this cheerful, holiday classic with a link to a festive video that will have your entire family singing along as they decorate the tree. Includes glockenspiels, penguins, sunglasses, and a winter’s supply of snow…all in one sweet board book that’s sure to make a terrific stocking stuffer or Christmas read year after year. Oh there is snow (snow snow). It’s coming down (down down). And it is fall, fall, falling all around (round round). And you can tell (tell tell) what’s on its way. Oh it will soon (soon soon) be Christmas Day.Trade Review"This Christmas board book features adorable, silly animals all dressed up and singing about the holiday. A polar bear in sunglasses and a scarf kicks things off with opening lines to what will surely be a new classic: “Oh there is snow, snow, snow. It’s coming down, down, down, and it is fall, fall, falling all around, round, round./ And you can tell, tell, tell what’s on its way-ee-yay./ Yes! It will soon, soon, soon be Christmas Day!” As the song continues in amusing fashion, more of Boynton’s lovable characters join, including a penguin, moose, reindeer, and, of course, a pig. All except the penguin (who occasionally provides musical accompaniment and encouragement) sing along and decorate a tree together, before going sledding and continuing their song in the snow. Kids will enjoy the bright, happy, cartoon-style illustrations and the rhythms of the song, which caregivers will simply have to sing when reading aloud. An animation of the song will be available on Boynton’s YouTube channel." * School Library Journal *
£8.65
Simon & Schuster Chicka Chicka I Love Mom
Book SynopsisIn this companion to the beloved and bestselling classic Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, rollicking rhyme revels in everything that makes moms great in this gifty paper over board book complete with a to/from page!I told mom, and mom told me, “It’s best to say I love you with the ABCs!” Celebrate moms with the rhythmic chant in this engaging take on the perennial classic perfect for Mother’s Day or any time of the year!
£8.54
Sounds True Inc Emily's Idea
Book SynopsisHow a simple creative act spreads a message of love and acceptance around the world? Emily’s idea started small. Many beautiful ideas do. She folded, doodled, and snipped. But also, like many ideas, Emily’s small idea grew. When a little girl decides to create a paper chain of dolls, her idea catches on. Then it spreads far and wide as children around the world begin to create and share their own. This is the story of how that girl makes it happen. For readers ages 4 to 8. Includes a make-your-own page to help you get started on your own paper doll chains.
£13.49
Julian Armitstead Follow that Scent!
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£7.49
Hardie Grant Children's Publishing Big Wide Words in the Neighbourhood
Book SynopsisExpand your vocabulary with this visual encyclopedia of interesting words!Big Wide Words in the Neighbourhood moves beyond generic first-word books, inviting readers to explore some of the delightfully specific words that can be used to describe the neighbourhood around them. Why say dog when you can say Dachshund or Dalmatian? Why say vehicle when you can say kombi van or convertible?Stylishly laid out and full of glorious detail. Kids will pore over this book again and again, discovering new words with every turn of the page!From age 1 and up.
£7.59
Hardie Grant Children's Publishing Claris Loves the Rainbow: A Petite Claris Delight
Book SynopsisClaris Loves the Rainbow is a celebration of the colours in the world, from Claris's chic fashion to the gorgeous streets of Paris. From pink to green and everything in between! Join Claris, the chicest mouse in Paris, as she celebrates the rainbow. Inspired by the best-selling Claris collection by internationally acclaimed fashion illustrator, Megan Hess. For ages 1+
£8.54
Columba Books A Robin's Tale
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£12.34
Pushkin Children's Books Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera
Book Synopsis'A fascinating up-close view of the stages of a honeybee's life... The drama and suspense are positively riveting' New York Times Take to the sky with Apis, a busy honeybee, as she embarks on her journey through life! Follow the extraordinary life cycle of a worker honeybee as she stores honey, feeds her queen, defends the live from invaders and finally takes flight in search of nectar. Candace Fleming's beautiful text and Eric Rohmann's glorious illustrations combine to bring the incredible world of the honeybee to life in your hands.Trade Review'A fascinating up-close view of the stages of a honeybee's life. ... The drama and suspense are positively riveting' - The New York Times'Stunning... Lets young readers experience bees up close, with no chance of getting stung' - San Francisco Chronicle'Glorious illustrations and engaging text combine... This offering will captivate audiences' - Booklist, starred review'Nonfiction at its best-a combination of beautifully crafted language and astonishing close-up illustrations' - School Library Journal, starred review'Like its subject, a wonder to behold' - Kirkus, starred review
£11.69
Pushkin Children's Books Legendary Creatures: Mythical Beasts and Spirits
Book SynopsisA beautifully illustrated, imaginative picture book featuring mythological creatures drawn from diverse cultural traditions. From the fearsome three-headed Chimera of ancient Greece and the peaceful Navagunjara of Indiato the awe-inspiring dragons of Europe and East Asia, this vibrantly illustrated collection celebrates wondrous creatures from cultures across the globe. Featuring a vast array of fierce monsters, powerful spirits, ancient gods, and helpful beasts, Legendary Creatures is the perfect introduction to the fascinating world of mythology.Trade Review'Bookish kiddos will delight in poring over each fact and anecdote in the pages... A fantastical feast for the brain and eyes. A perfect afternoon distraction for daydreamers' - School Library Journal
£13.49
North Parade Publishing The Steadfast Tin Soldier
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£6.24
