Children’s: picture books, activity books
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Ollie Board Book
Book SynopsisFriends Gossie and Gertie are waiting and waiting for Ollie to hatch. They try poking, listening, even sitting on top of his egg—but Ollie just won’t come out.Ollie is Ollie and he will decide when it’s time to hatch. Fans of Gossie and Gossie and Gertie will find Ollie just as charming and delightful as the first two books.Trade Review“Dunrea successfully adds to the ‘Gossie and Gertie’ cast with these endearing tales.” School Library Journal, Starred “With their simple watercolors and narrative, along with diminutive heroes who assert a budding independence, these tales demonstrate once again how well their creator knows his audience.” Publishers Weekly, Starred "Pre-schoolers will relate to Ollie's point of view and delight in his humorous reactions to the new world he's discovering." Booklist, ALA “Dunrea’s keen awareness of young children’s concerns and quirks translates into charmingly simple illustrations and text.” Kirkus Reviews "Dunrea's text...is packed with toddler-sized drama, and Gossie and Gertie easily assume the roles of older sisters dealing with a pesky but beloved younger brother." Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "...the geese tromp, stomp, romp and jump around the farmyard in a way that is quite satisfying when read aloud." The New York Times Book Review —
£9.65
HarperCollins Publishers Inc BooBoo Board Book
Book SynopsisBooBoo is a gosling. A small, blue gosling who loves to eat. There is nothing that BooBoo won’t try. Or is there?Trade Review...Ravenous Booboo enjoys circular adventures replete with the repetitive phrases in which toddlers revel. —Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Dunrea's simply charming ink-and-watercolor art reveals an endearing cast of diminutive critters. —Publishers Weekly It is the cleanly designed and sometimes humorous ink-and-water-color artwork that gives these small books their irresistable charm. —Booklist, ALA The ink-and-watercolor illustrations are as simple as the text, and small children will recognize and related to each story's tiny arc and resolution. —Kirkus Reviews Dunrea's feathered characters have the look and feel of preschoolers rapt in their own discovery of the world. —School Library Journal —
£9.45
Houghton Mifflin Rainstorm
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£16.19
Houghton Mifflin Trainstop
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£16.19
Houghton Mifflin Eight Ate A Feast of Homonym Riddles By Terban
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£9.24
Houghton Mifflin Curious George Goes Bowling Cgtv LiftTheFlap 8x8
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£7.59
Houghton Mifflin Bodies from the Ice
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£17.09
Houghton Mifflin They Dance in the Sky Native American Star Myths
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£9.49
Houghton Mifflin Do You Wanna Bet Your Chance to Find Out about
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£7.59
Houghton Mifflin In a Pickle And Other Funny Idioms
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£10.79
Walter Lorraine Books Hurty Feelings
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£9.49
Houghton Mifflin Jorge El CuriosoCurious George Bilingual Edition
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£9.64
Houghton Mifflin Curious George Cleans Up Jorge El Curioso Limpia
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£6.99
Houghton Mifflin Curious George Plants a Seed SpanishEnglish
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£6.99
Houghton Mifflin The Old Willis Place
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£7.99
Houghton Mifflin Tarantula Scientist
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£11.39
Houghton Mifflin Upstairs Mouse Downstairs Mole Paperback
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£6.64
Houghton Mifflin Just Grace Still Just Grace Book 2
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£7.59
Houghton Mifflin Tacky and the Winter Games
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£7.99
Houghton Mifflin Madam President The Extraordinary True and
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£9.99
Houghton Mifflin Kitchen Dance By Manning Maurie J October 2008
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£16.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Blue Chicken
Book SynopsisA mind-bendingly clever farmyard romp In this deceptively simple picture book, author-illustrator Deborah Freedman has created an irresistible character that springs to life and wreaks havoc in a farmyard with a pot of blue paint. The innocent chicken just wants to help, but things get worse and worse - and bluer and bluer - the more she tries. Playing with colors and perspective, and using minimal text, this richly layered story reveals new things to see and laugh about with each reading.Trade ReviewRaves for Blue Chicken:"Breathtakingly beautiful meta-illustrations will draw many eyes to this tale of a curious chicken who spills some paint... Delicate and durable, visually sophisticated yet friendly: simply exquisite." —Kirkus, starred review"Full of surprise and emotion... The book has much to pore over on every page, and children will want to experience the action over and over again." —School Library Journal, starred review"The spare, poetic text allows the images to shine... this delightful treat emphasizes the joy of breaking free of conventional boundaries and turning accidents into art." —Booklist, starred review"While the artist is away, the chickens will indeed play, and Deborah Freedman has captured their antics in this book overflowing with joyful fun." —BookPage"... all will appreciate the sheer joy of a book that celebrates color and innocent mischief." —Horn Book Magazine
£16.19
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pots Pans
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£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Five Little Pumpkins Harper Growing Tree
Book SynopsisWith bouncy, rhyming text in verse from the classic nursery rhyme and bold, dynamic illustrations from acclaimed author-illustrator Dan Yaccarino, Five Little Pumpkins is a must-have Halloween board book!Roll along with the pumpkins and their spooky friends as they get into some spirited Halloween fun.
£9.24
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Youre Just What I Need
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£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Runaway Bunny
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£12.34
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown
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£13.29
Quarto Publishing PLC All Together Now
£15.07
Phaidon Press Ltd The Greeneyed Mouse and the Blueeyed Mouse
Book SynopsisA creative and quirky tale by designer and author Bob Gill.
£15.09
Phaidon Press Ltd Whats Cooking
Book SynopsisA whimsical read-aloud of delicious answers to ridiculous questions about what can — and cannot — be done in the kitchen!Trade Review"With colorful illustrations, the book tackles oddball cooking questions... Ensuring its place on many a holiday gift guide for the precocious young foodie set."—Eater"Inspire a passion for cooking with food writer Joshua David Stein. Take you little one through the series of practical and playful Q&As on food preparation... and have a giggle at Julia Rothman's amusing hand-drawn illustrations."—Little London"Delightful... Large, friendly writing illustrated with homely, jolly drawings... Introduces [children] to the world of food in a simple, fun way, and to get them engaged in food as a wider topic to be explored. One page even gives three different countries' names for dumplings, introducing children to the concept that food is something that unites cultures... A definite bonus is that there is also the opportunity to talk about who gets to do the washing up, too, and it's never too early to start with that!" —Optimum Nutrition"A refreshing addition to the children's cooking category... Playfully worded... Achieves a balance between silly and serious."—Early Years Childcare Magazine"This whimsical read tackles silly kitchen questions and culinary conundrums. Covering everything from ingredients to cooking techniques, What's Cooking? is a unique children's book for the budding foodie in your life... Full of interesting word play by author and food critic Joshua David Stein, and vibrant illustrations from Julia Rothman... A unique piece of literature that will keep little ones interested."—Cooking Light Online"Stein and Rothman's books are humorous, thoughtful, colorful, and – most importantly – make food fun. Bon appétit!" —Let's Talk Picture Books"This tongue-in-cheek book plays around with different concepts and word play surrounding food. It is fun to read and the design is outstanding." —Book Nerd Mommy"[A] delicious book... A really fun way to look at meals and food."—Kiss the Book"Full of interesting facts and philosophical food questions for kids. A truly delightful book."—Book Riot"A great introduction to FOOD!"—Some the Wiser Blog
£16.87
HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd Wombat Goes to School
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£9.96
Hachette Australia Digby and the Duck
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewMax Landrak's first children's book is a delight . . . bound to bring forth giggles - BOOKS+PUBLISHING on Max Landrak's DANNY BLUE'S REALLY EXCELLENT DREAMHighly recommended . . . This delightful book, like a fable, will engender much discussion - ReadPlus on Max Landrak's DANNY BLUE S REALLY EXCELLENT DREAMSometimes really special books come along and this is one. In a blue world, Danny starts to dream in colour. A magical tale with gorgeous illustrations. This book will become a favourite. - CAIRNS POST on Max Landrak's DANNY BLUE'S REALLY EXCELLENT DREAMone that parents will enjoy reading to the kids at bedtime - MANLY DAILY on Max Landrak's DANNY BLUE'S REALLY EXCELLENT DREAM
£10.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. Peep and Ducky
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£13.49
Candlewick Press,U.S. Shelbys Snack Shack
Book SynopsisShelby needs some help finding the missing dog bones for her snack shack in a fun, vibrant board book based on the best-selling children’s game.Shelby is opening up her snack shack for the day, but sneaky seagulls have hidden all of her dog bones! Can you help Shelby and her hungry customers find and collect the missing bones two at a time? Sturdy and colorful, with plenty of flaps and tabs for little hands to explore, this bright board book — inspired by the popular Shelby’s Snack Shack board game — helps boost addition and counting skills.
£9.49
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Saltbox House Color n Build Activity Playset
Book SynopsisHave fun building and coloring your own Saltbox House from printed, pre-cut, sturdy art board. The house measures approximately 7 1/2 wide x 9 1/4 long x 8 high and sits on its own platform. This playset provides hours of enjoyment. Children and adults can create their own interior and exterior color schemes with crayons, pencils, color markers, or watercolors. Inside is a staircase and loft; outside is a fence, deck, 4 dogs, a doghouse, two chairs, and garden plants that are easy to personalize with your own decorations. The finished house folds back into its 9 x 12 box for easy storage and preservation. Great for all ages, children and adults will enjoy this project.
£17.07
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Do Not Open the Box
Book SynopsisBenny spots a big cardboard box with a note taped to it saying, Do Not Open. His imagination runs wild, and it''s almost too much for a curious boy to bear. He thinks about all of the things, good and bad, that could be inside that box. A birthday robot? A wolverine? An entrance to another world? What should he do? This endearingly illustrated tale of a classic childhood dilemma has a surprise ending and offers a peek into a young boy''s mind as he weighs tantalizing possibilities against the risks of breaking the rules.
£14.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Am I Big Enough
Book SynopsisFinn cautiously observes his family doing all kinds of daily activities and wonders if he is big enough to do them, too. Join the young boy as he goes from cautious to confident and learns when and how to use good manners. Preschool-age children will delight in placing their hand on the clever handprint to see if they, like Finn, are big enough to do things like use their quiet voice at the library, share a cookie, and shake hands with grown-ups.
£14.39
Holiday House Inc Magic of Letters The
Book SynopsisLetters are MAGIC. When you know their secrets, like a bright bird, you take flight. Hop along with a playful rabbit emcee and see for yourself!Letters are everywhere in this delightful book that embraces the power of words and what they can do, how they can make you feel, and what they can help you say. Each letter has a name, and letters have power . . . power to make words. Words can make you hungry, make you laugh, or enchant you. And you can enchant others with magic of your own, by using them to write anything you please.Unlock the magic of letters in this colorful, imaginative book from the award-winning author/illustrator teams of Tony Johnston and Wendell Minor.
£13.29
Holiday House Inc I Can Make a Train Noise
Book SynopsisIn this rhythmic read-aloud, all you need is an imagination to experience the thrill of a great train ride.When a girl shouts I can make a train noise, now! her imagination transforms a coffee shop into a zooming train, and her words clickity-clack across the tracks and blare like a train horn.In a flash, salt shakers and ketchup bottles become skyscrapers, and the girl's voice rattles along the tracks with I can make a train noise I can make a train noise. Her voice whistles Nowowwwwww! The propulsive, rhythmic text that mimics train sounds is sure to captivate all kids, pair it with gorgeously detailed artwork and you have a read-aloud like no other. Michael Emberley, is the author and artist of many acclaimed children's books, including most notably It's Perfectly Normal. Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick is one of Ireland's most distinguished illustrators of books for children. A BookPage Best Book of the Year<
£14.24
Holiday House Inc Betsy Ross I Like to Read
Book SynopsisRip, rip, stitch. Piece by piece, Betsy Ross creates the first American flag. This Level E book is perfect for early readers. Simple, rhythmic text describes the creation of the flag--thirteen stripes and thirteen five-pointed stars. Easy enough for the earliest readers, this is a fun look at a beloved story. With clever rhymes and charming art, Betsy Ross is a celebration of American history and craft work. Illustrator Megan Lloyd followed Betsy's example--ripping and dyeing and stitching to create cozy fabric scenes portraying the creation of this historic symbol. Hand-dyed fabric and careful embroidery makes this unique take on Old Glory stand out.The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors—create original, high quality illust
£999.99
Holiday House Inc Little Duckling Who Wouldnt Get Wet The
Book SynopsisIn this international best-seller, Little Duckling will get wet. . . . but only when it's ready! All ducks must swim, says the big duck. But the little duckling isn't ready to swim--not yet. One by one, other animals come to try to convince the little duckling to jump in. They push and shove, but the little duckling is firm: not yet! With irresistible art and a story that builds and builds as the duckling stands firm, this is a perfect read-aloud that encourages young listeners to think about their own needs and keep healthy boundaries--and to be brave when they are ready to try something new. From the hilarious pile of animals trying to get little duckling to dive in to the final view of little duckling swimming along happily, Gek Tessaro's colorful, cut-paper collage art is lively and reminiscent of classics like Eric Carle's Very Hungry Caterpillar. With its patterned text and unexpected, hilarious ending, this international best-seller,
£12.34
Holiday House Inc Out the Door
Book SynopsisFollow a girl through her day in a busy city as she travels to school and back again in this inviting book that teaches directional concepts like over, under, and through.Out the door, down the stoop, past the neighbors, along the block ...Through tree-lined streets, onto a crowded subway car, into the classroom with friends, and finally, retracing her steps back home again. There''s so much to see in Christy Hale''s warm, richly textured collage artwork and simple, evocative text set in a busy Brooklyn cityscape.Out the Door is the perfect back-to-school book for young kids learning to find their way around a city. Parents and teachers can use this read-aloud to familiarize kids with a host of directional words to describe their first school days.A New York Public Library Best Book of the YearA School Library Journ
£16.14
Holiday House Inc Los patitos pasean
Book SynopsisA walk in town turns into a harrowing adventure for six little ducklings in this early reader, now in Spanish!Following their mother down the street, the baby ducklings are swept up in a gush of water and washed down a storm drain. Quack! says their mother. Cheep cheep! call the babies.Sailing through the sewer pipes, the little ducks go, as mother duck chases them from drain to drain, trying to keep them calm. When her quacks attract the attention of a kind-hearted man, the little ducks are rescued!With warm, nostalgic watercolor paintings, Caldecott Medalist Emily Arnold McCully takes readers on a journey, chasing the little ducklings and their mother through the streets of a small town and a busier city. Perfect for young readers, this is a satisfying story of accidental adventure--with a happy ending.¡Me gusta leer! provides emerging Spanish language readers with translations of popular I Like to Read® books. The award-winning I Like
£8.54
Holiday House Inc Moose Goose and Mouse
Book SynopsisA roving, rhyming tale about three friends in search of the perfect new home. Giggles guaranteed! Moose, Goose, and Mouse need a new house, so they set off in search of one. But when their caboose comes loose, they''re off on a wild adventure—with a perfect surprise waiting at the end. The rollicking story is a delight to read aloud, paired with boldly-colored, expressive illustrations. This zany friendship tale is sure to be a favorite. Author Mordicai Gerstein, Caldecott medalist, was a four-time New York Times best illustrated book winner. Moose, Goose, and Mouse is the culmination of the humor, wit, and joy that he brought to all of his books. A heartfelt letter from Jeff Mack, who worked with Gerstein to finish the art, celebrates the legacy of this talented artist. With fun rhymes, wordplay, and alliteration, Moose, Goose, and Mouse promotes foundational skills for young readers. Officially leveled using the Fo
£16.14
Holiday House Inc Moose Goose and Mouse
Book SynopsisA roving, rhyming tale about three friends in search of the perfect new home. Giggles guaranteed!Moose, Goose, and Mouse need a new house, so they set off in search of one. But when their caboose comes loose, they''re off on a wild adventure—with a perfect surprise waiting at the end. The rollicking story is a delight to read aloud, paired with boldly-colored, expressive illustrations. This zany friendship tale is sure to be a favorite. Author Mordicai Gerstein, Caldecott medalist, was a four-time New York Times best illustrated book winner. Moose, Goose, and Mouse is the culmination of the humor, wit, and joy that he brought to all of his books. A heartfelt letter from Jeff Mack, who worked with Gerstein to finish the art, celebrates the legacy of this talented artist.With fun rhymes, wordplay, and alliteration, Moose, Goose, and Mouse promotes foundational skills for young readers. Officially leveled using the Fount
£8.54
Worthy Publishing STAR BRIGHT CHRISTMAS NIGHT
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£9.91
Penguin Random House Australia The Great Garden Mystery
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£9.47
Tundra Books One Two Three
Book SynopsisCreated in deceptively simple paper cuts, this is a counting book with a difference: each image is not only an introduction to numerals but also to the shapes and colors of modern art. Small children, and those with an interest in modern art, will find much to enjoy in this gorgeous picture book.Tom Slaughter’s vibrant prints are in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art and the Whitney Museum. This, his first children’s book, was inspired by the paper cuts of Matisse, Dick Bruna, the art of his late brother-in-law - the renowned fabric artist, Tim Jocelyn - as well as the work of his wife, Marthe Jocelyn, creator of Hannah and the Seven Dresses and Hannah’s Collections.
£11.66
