Children’s picture books
Penguin Putnam Inc Extraordinary Jane
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£16.19
Penguin Putnam Inc Seven Orange Pumpkins board book
Book Synopsis A spooky good time- Kirkus ReviewsA rhyming Halloween counting board book sure to delight the youngest trick-or-treatersNow in a board book edition for the youngest reader, join a sneaky spider, a wily witch, a silly scarecrow, and other favorite spooky creatures as seven orange pumpkins disappear in a countdown to a Halloween surprise. Bright, bold, and fun, Seven Orange Pumpkins is a perfect read-aloud and is sure to capture the imagination of the littlest trick-or-treaters.
£9.52
Henry Holt & Company Inc In the Tall Tall Grass
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£16.99
Henry Holt & Company Inc Thats Good Thats Best Thats Good Thats Bad
Book SynopsisA little boy has a comical series of adventures and misadventures with a bunch of wild animals in That's Good! That's Bad! by Margery Cuyler with full color illustrations by David Catrow.A visit to the zoo turns into a high-flying trip as a shiny red balloon carries a little boy into the animals' habitats where he has close up meets and greets with baboons, elephants, snakes, and many other jungle creatures.
£8.54
Henry Holt & Company Inc In the Small Small Pond
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£9.31
St Martin's Press The Monster Who Lost His Mean
Book SynopsisEveryone knows that the M in monster stands for MEAN. But what happens when a monster can''t be mean any more? Is he still a monster at all?One young monster''s attempts to live up to his name go hilariously awry as he discoverswith a little help from new friendsthat it''s not what you''re called but who you are that counts.
£17.09
Albert Whitman & Company Grumpy Pants
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£10.84
Albert Whitman & Company Night on Fire
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£9.99
Abrams Library Mouse
Book SynopsisSam is a mouse who lives in a library. He loves to read all kinds of books. He learns that he also loves to make up and write his own stories, just like the books he finds in the library. He begins to leave his stories (that he also illustrates) in different parts of the library - the mystery he writes he places alongside the other mysteries.
£17.94
Chronicle Books Odd Velvet
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£12.96
Chronicle Books Cinderella Cencienta
Book SynopsisStriking art gives this classic fairy tale a fresh look that will enchant a new generation of readers. Retold in both Spanish and English, this universally familiar story is now a springboard to inspire readers to recognize words in both languages. The dual-language text makes this book a useful and beautiful addition to both home and classroom libraries.
£8.94
Chronicle Books Sumo Mouse
Book SynopsisMeet the biggest little superhero! He's not lean and mean. He's round and profound. He's Sumo Mouse! And he's ready to wrestle all wrongdoers. But can this champion of justice squash the sinister schemes of Dr Claw? Or will the forces of evil pin Sumo Mouse to the mat? Fun, comic book-inspired collages illustrate this action-packed mouse tale.
£14.18
Chronicle Books The Dinosaurs Night Before Christmas
Book SynopsisThe dinosaur fossils in the museum come to life (and sing, dance, and eat gingerbread) in this rollicking twist on the classic poem ''Twas the Night Before Christmas. And with the enclosed CD, children of all ages can enjoy dinosaur-themed Christmas party music, and hear the story read aloud by the Today Show''s Al Roker! A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the book goes to support the American Museum of Natural History in New York, where the story is set.
£15.57
Chronicle Books Jacob Lawrence City Board Book
Book SynopsisBusy city! Beep, beep, beep!Jacob Lawrence''s exuberant artwork guides readers through a bustling city, complete with builders rat-a-tatting and children playing in the streets. With rhythmic text and 11 iconic paintings, this book is both an introduction to an influential artist and a celebration of city life.
£9.03
Chronicle Books Shadow
Book SynopsisA wordless book with simple yet rich illustrations about a girl playing with shadows in her attic.
£14.73
Chronicle Books whatkindoffairyismerryberry
Book SynopsisPicture book about a young girl who becomes a cup cake fairy.
£11.54
Lerner Publishing Group Written in Bone
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£21.84
Holiday House Inc A Picture Book of Martin Luther King Jr.
Book SynopsisAn introduction to one of the most outstanding Americans of the twentieth century, perfect for young readers. Born in 1929, Martin Luther King, Jr. grew up to become a civil rights leader whose philosophy and practice of nonviolent civil disobedience helped African Americans win many battles for equal rights. Young readers will learn how his interest in equality was sparked by experiences in his childhood, and how his legacy shaped modern America. Pairing detailed illustrations and an accessible narrative of Dr. King''s life, this book is ideal for a discussion about the history behind the holiday, or an early introduction to the struggle for civil rights in America. Includes a timeline of important dates. For almost thirty years, David Adler’s Picture Book Biography series has profiled famous people who changed the world. Colorful, kid-friendly illustrations combine with Adler’s “expert mixtures of facts and personal
£7.99
Holiday House Inc Anansi and the Talking Melon 3 Anansi the
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£8.64
Holiday House Inc apicturebookofrosaparks
Book SynopsisCalled The Mother of the Civil Rights Movement, Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat to a white passenger.When she was arrested in December 1955, her act of civil disobedience sparked the year-long Mongomery bus boycott led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Across the city, African Americans refused to ride the public buses. This is considered the first large-scale US. demonstration against segregation. From Rosa Parks' early life through her activism and eventual honors, this fully-illustrated biography helps children understand the background and context that led Rosa Parks to fight for civil rights.Pura Belpré Honor-winning artist, Robert Casilla, gives life to history with his colorful paintings of Parks' story.Back matter includes author's note and timeline of important dates.For almost thirty years, David Adler’s Picture Book Biography series has profiled famous people who changed the world. Colorful, kid-fr
£8.54
Holiday House Inc A Picture Book of Sojourner Truth Picture Book
Book SynopsisDiscover the life story of one of American history's most imporant orators & freedom fighters.Sojourner Truth was born into slavery 1797, and what she would learn and do during her lifetime would change the country. She was one of the first African-American women in the United States to win a lawsuit against a white man. She traveled the country speaking out against slavery and racist injustice, and for her efforts she met and talked with two different presidents. Introduce young readers to a remarkable story of a woman who always believed there was more work to be done.For almost thirty years, David Adler's Picture Book Biography series has profiled famous people who changed the world. Colorful, kid-friendly illustrations combine with Adler's expert mixtures of facts and personality (Booklist) to introduce young readers to history through compelling biographies of presidents, heroes, inventors, explorers, and adventurers. These books are ideal for first a
£8.03
Holiday House Inc Animals Work
Book SynopsisAnimals herd, carry, pull, and even . . . keep us company! This nonfiction, easy-to-read picture book transports readers from an open field to a desert to a snowy tundra as animals of all kinds perform some very important work. The book ends with an endearing role reversal as a young boy gives milk to his cat, reminding readers that just as animals help people, people in turn can help animals. This book teaches readers about the variety of work animals and depicts the give-and-take of human/animal relationships. A map is included. Guided Reading Level C.
£7.59
Holiday House Inc Squares Rectangles and Other Quadrilaterals
Book SynopsisGeometry is demystified in a new addition to a popular and amusing series of math picture books from a trusted team. Comical cats and dogs guide kids through the essential characteristics of squares, rectangles, parallelograms, rhomboids, and other quadrilaterals. Angles and degrees are explained in words and useful visuals. Kids will get a handle on geometric vocabulary and can try out plenty of hands-on activities that will help reinforce the concepts. A glossary is included.
£16.14
Holiday House Inc See Me Play
Book SynopsisWhat fun! A playful pack of dogs chase a ball and find new friends! This Level C book is perfect for kindergarteners and rising first graders.I see a ball. The bird has the ball. The whale has the ball. The lion has the ball. Gulp! No more ball! This is the third book in an award-winning series. See Me Run is a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Award Winner, and See Me Dig is a a Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year. Level C books are suitable for mid-to-late kindergarten readers who have mastered basic sight words are ready for more. When Level C is mastered, follow up with Level D. 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 illus
£7.99
Holiday House Inc My Happy Year by E.Bluebird
Book SynopsisWith humor and charm, a bluebird narrates her first year of life--adventures, joys, and scary times too--in this companion book to My Awesome Summer by P. Mantis.May 1: Today is my birthday. So begins the wondrous first year of E. Bluebird. In hilarious, dated journal entries, readers are treated to the intimate details of an Eastern Bluebird's life. May 8: Eating all these bugs makes me poop. My mom takes my poop sack out of the nest. Good thing. Over the summer she grows in new feathers, watches her siblings leave the nest, and learns to bravely take flight herself--migrating over the winter, and returning to start a family of her own the next year. Paul Meisel's beautiful, kid-friendly art has been vetted for accuracy by two experts, and more information about Eastern Bluebirds, including a glossary and links for further reading, can be found on the illustrated endpapers. A companion book, My Awesome Summer by P. Mantis,<
£13.29
Holiday House Inc This Is Tap
Book SynopsisA bouncing picture book biography of the tap dancer behind the Happy Feet penguin, illustrated by the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Winner of Hidden Figures.This is a story about tap dancing, a distinctly American art form that blended English-Scottish-Irish clog dancing with African tribal dancing. And it’s about a boy, Savion Glover--who was born to feel the music—to dance and perform and invent. And to delight and awe audiences with the movements of his body. Soul meets sole.From that day on, Savion danced.All the time. Not practicin’. Livin.’Tippity, tippity, tappity, tappity, TROMP, TROMP, TROMP! Follow Savion''s journey as beats crescendos into a love of dancing as self-expression. This picture book biography creates music with words and story, and dance with color and composition. Child and parent can read the rhymes and onom
£15.19
Holiday House Inc Noodleheads Find Something Fishy
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£13.59
Holiday House Inc Can You Find Pup I Like to Read
Book SynopsisIn this easy-to-read, search-and-find story, Tate draws cats, bugs, and birds--but he never draws Pup!Tate likes to draw. He draws 10 cats on the couch, 10 bugs in the garden, and 10 birds in the park. Pup, who craves attention, is never in Tate's pictures. Pup is very upset, so he runs away to join the circus. Tate misses Pup and draws many, many pictures of the dog to hang all over town. Tate and Pup reunite, and now Tate will always remember to draw Pup.While reading the story, readers can search for cats, bugs, birds, and Pup.A Junior Library Guild selection!
£8.13
Holiday House Inc I Dig
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£14.39
Holiday House Inc Tomie Depaolas the Popcorn Book
Book SynopsisEveryone loves popcorn! Newly updated with the latest research, a delicious 40th anniversary edition of a POP-ular classic.Tony likes to cook. Tiny likes to read. And both twins like to eat . . . POPCORN! So while Tiny cooks it, Tony reads about it: what popcorn is, how it''s stored and prepared, legends and stories about it, and its history in Europe and North America. A favorite since its original release in 1978, The Popcorn Book has sold nearly a million copies. This fresh new edition features refreshed interiors with bolder colors, and revised text-- updated with new information and vetted for accuracy by a Native American expert. Colorful, funny, and informative, this nonfiction classic from the best-selling author-illustrator of Quiet, Strega Nona, and many more will teach you everything you need to know about this favorite snack food-- and leave you hungry for more. And because the best thing about popcorn is eating it, t
£15.29
Holiday House Inc Big and Little A Story of Opposites
Book SynopsisEnormous Big and tiny Little, two adorable dogs, go over and under, deep and shallow, in and out in pursuit of a butterfly.A simple book that introduces the important concept of opposites to the very youngest readers. Loveable Big and effervescent Little opposite in size--and the way they see and navigate the world--as they follow a butterfly. Their journey is told entirely through pairs of opposite words and gentle artwork, and it's full of surprises, including an unexpected run-in with a cranky bear. Fortunately, Big and Little get from here to there and safely home again, just in time for a well-earned rest. The charming narrative arc that runs throughout the story really sets this book apart from other opposites books.
£13.29
Holiday House Inc Halloween Forest
Book SynopsisCat bones, rat bones, and bat bones illustrate this spooky Halloween adventure, written by newbery-Honor-winning author Marion Dane Bauer.If you take your trick-or-treat sack and venture into the dark woods on Halloween night, you''ll find cat bones, rat bones, and bat bones--and all are looking at YOU! Take care! Beware! Despair! the bone creatures will cry. You can bet you''ve just met your worst nightmare! What will you do? Cry? Sigh? NO! Because you''re too tough / to worry about stuff / like the rattle / and prattle / of bones! Told in unmetered rhymed verse, this Halloween adventure is a real treat.
£7.59
Holiday House Inc PizzaPie Snowman
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£7.99
Holiday House Inc How Do You Feel
Book SynopsisDo you feel happy? Sad? Silly? Angry? This simple book helps children and parents talk about feelings, and includes a Feelings Faces Poster!With simple, sparse language, and bright, expressive illustrations, Lizzy Rockwell introduces very young readers to a wide range of emotions. Detailed art encourages identification and discussion of the different characters' emotional reactions, and serves as a springboard for discussion on emotional intelligence, self-regulation, and coping skills.The playground is the perfect place to witness lots of different feelings! A girl is happy when playing with a puppy. Another girl is angry when a boy knocks over her drink. And the boy is sorry. Readers will learn to identify feelings in themselves and in others in this simple, but clever book by a prominent preschool nonfiction author-illustrator. Beautiful, detailed spreads show panoramic views of the playground action, while close-ups focus on speci
£16.14
Holiday House Inc When Numbers Met Letters
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£16.14
Holiday House Inc A Picture Book of George Washington
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£7.99
Holiday House Inc Tomie dePaolas The Popcorn Book 40th Anniversary
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£8.51
Holiday House Inc Once Upon a Winter Day
Book SynopsisA boy learns that nature is full of stories to tell when he finds and follows a mouse's tracks in a wintery wood.Milo wants a story, but his mom is too busy to entertain him. Instead, she encourages him to go out and play in the snow. At first, Milo is disappointed - he doesn't want to play outside, he wants a story. But when he starts to follow a trail of mouse-prints, he discovers signs of activity all around, prompting him to ask, What happened here? Before long, he's using his imagination -- depicted in lush wordless spreads that capture the vividness of Milo's fantasies -- to fill in the gaps. By the time Milo comes home, he's the one with stories to tell.A must have for the winter season, Liza Woodruff's Once Upon a Winter Day is a fun read-aloud that shares details about animal behavior from a child's perspective. A Bank Street Best Childrens Book of the Year!
£14.24
Holiday House Inc Trucks
Book Synopsis60 trucks that haul, tow, lift, dig, rescue--and even sell ice cream!-- are featured in this book sized to appeal to the youngest readers.Learn about all the different things trucks can do-- they dig holes, push heavy loads, haul cargo, lift, dump, and dig. Sixty different trucks and the wide array of jobs they can do are illustrated in this bright board book. With very simple text and bright illustrations, this is the perfect book for toddlers who love cars and trucks. Don't miss Gail Gibbons' other exciting board book transportation titles, including Trains, Planes, and Bicycles!Acclaimed nonfiction author Gail Gibbons has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator according to The Washington Post. These accessible, kid-friendly introductions to the world around us are now available in board-book form, simplified and formatted for the youngest readers and designed to sp
£8.47
Holiday House Inc Exploring the Deep Dark Sea
Book SynopsisDive deep with Gail Gibbons as she explains the mechanics and discoveries of deep-sea exploration.The surface of the moon is more familiar to us than the deep sea of our own planet. Many oceanographers are trying to change that. To explore the deep sea, they climb into submersibles and employ Remotely Operated Vehicles to find out more about the ocean and ocean floor.In Exploring the Deep, Dark Sea, nonfiction rockstar Gail Gibbons invites readers along for a journey to the depths of the ocean. Without leaving home, readers will learn about the types of animals found at different sea levels. With her trademark combination of clearly-labeled diagrams, infographics, and accessible language, Gibbons explains the technology for exploration, and the many fascinating discoveries scientists have made in the darkest reaches of the ocean.A perfect introduction for aspiring oceanographers, marine biologists, and conservationists, this new edition has been ve
£16.14
Holiday House Inc Home Is a Window
Book SynopsisA family learns what home really means, as they leave one beloved residence and make a new home in another.A Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young PeopleHome can be many things--a window, a doorway, a rug . . . or a hug. At home, everything always feels the same: comfortable and safe. But sometimes things change, and a home must be left behind.Follow a family as they move out of their beloved, familiar house and learn that they can bring everything they love about their old home to the new one, because they still have each other. This heartfelt picture book by Stephanie Parsley Ledyard is richly illustrated by former Pixar animator Chris Sasaki.A BookPage Best Book of the YearA Bank Street Best Book of the Year
£999.99
Holiday House Inc The Puffins Are Back
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£16.14
Holiday House Inc Two Brothers Four Hands
Book SynopsisThe inspiring true story of the Giacometti brothers, one an artist, the other a daredevil, both devoted to their craft . . . but even more devoted to each other.A Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young PeopleA Capitol Choices Noteworthy TitleEveryone who knew them agreed. Alberto was the genius of the family. His younger brother Diego was his opposite--he didn't care much for books or schoolwork, and he had no idea what he would be when he grew up. But despite their differences, the two brothers shared an intense bond. Alberto Giacometti became one of the iconic artists of the twentieth century, whose tall, spindly sculptures grace the collections of museums around the world. Diego was always at his side, helping and encouraging, and in his spare time creating remarkable pieces of furniture, works of sculpture in their own right. The poignant story of brothers and sculptors Alberto and Diego Giacometti is skillfully brought to life
£16.14
Holiday House Inc Weather Words and What They Mean New Edition
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£16.14
Holiday House Inc Why
Book SynopsisFor young readers who always want to know why? . . . especially when there isn't an easy answer. An ALA Notable Children's BookA Capitol Choices Noteworthy TitleTwo-time Caldecott and Geisel Honoree Laura Vaccaro Seeger weaves a simple story about the unfailingly curious Rabbit-- and his patient friend Bear, who always answers his questions. Bear just wants to water his flowers, but Rabbit needs to know: why? Bear is looking forward to a peaceful night of stargazing, but all Rabbit cares about is: why? As spring passes into summer, and Rabbit continues to wonder why?, detailed, lush watercolor illustrations encourage the reader to figure out the reason for each question. Over and over, Bear gives the best answers he can-- until, in the depths of winter, he has no answer to give. This simple story is a reminder that even when there are no answers for our questions, we can count on trust and love-- and sometimes, tha
£14.24
Holiday House Inc Money Math
Book SynopsisThis primer on money will change how you see addition and subtraction.What can a handful of coins get you? Well, it depends on how many you''ve got. . . . and what they are. In this fun introduction to American currency, a variety of past presidents introduce themselves and their denominations. You''ll learn who''s on each coin and bill, and what they''re worth-- and how many of one it takes to add up to another. Dollars, cents, and decimals are explained in accessible, kid-friendly language, with tons of examples and try-it-yourself problems and activities. The mathematical concepts of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division become hands-on in this innovative math book from trusted duo David A. Adler and Edward Miller, whose award-winning collaborations have been helping students tackle complicated problems for years. After reading Money Math, kids will be confident with their pocket change!A Junior L
£7.99
Holiday House Inc Transportation
Book SynopsisFrom cars and trains to planes and boats, people all around the world have developed diverse means and methods of travel. In this fascinating exploration of transportation, Gail Gibbons employs her signature, colorful artwork and accessible text to explain transportation choices to young readers. Vehicles of many kinds are clearly detailed, as are transportation-related facts and concepts such as carpooling and commuting. For young readers on the go, this book is a must-have!
£8.54
Holiday House Inc Weather Words and What They Mean New Edition
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£8.56
