Early years / early learning concepts

Book SynopsisBeautifully produced, with contemporary artwork, this 48-page hardcover explores exciting jobs, from working with animals, or working in the film industry, to working off the planet in space! With strong design and striking art, there is much to share and chat about in the Spring Street Discover titles, which are packed full of fascinating facts to help young children explore the world.

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Book SynopsisPanda and Penguin are going on an amazing adventure to the land of the dinosaurs! Follow the finger trails and peek through the holes on every page to join in with the funny story and its special rhyming refrain.Tracing the trails helps prepare curious toddlers for the start of their writing journey and practise the confident pattern tracing and hand-eye coordination necessary for pre-writing development. The funny story and lots to spot mean that they will ask for this bright, interactive book again and again. Where will our friends go next? Also available: Finger Trail Tales: Moon Adventure

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Book SynopsisBring iconic figures to life by lifting the flaps and turning the wheel! Play and learn by helping William get ready for a play and discovering the differences people can make in the world.Flip-flap, turn and play with this brand-new series of interactive novelty books that introduce the life and work of important people in pop culture, history, literature, art, activism, science and more.Also available: Have You Heard Of? Dolly Parton, Have You Heard Of? RuPaul Charles, Have You Heard Of? Rosa Parks

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Book SynopsisLoved by kids, trusted by parents, and developed by teachers, Gold Stars Year One My BIG Workbook is a year-round way to make learning fun. From pencil control activities to counting and matching, your child will enjoy developing basic skills in English and maths including the alphabet, phonics, reading, writing, addition, subtraction, writing numbers, and more. The exercises progress through the book, which helps children grasp new concepts and strengthen existing ones. Age Range 5 - 6 years. 320 pages packed with fun activities printed on good quality 80g paperIncludes 2 sheets of gold star stickers, 300 stickers in total!Help your child learn the fun way with Gold StarsColourful illustrations and fun activities will help your child further develop and retain learned skills.Educational and fun: Watch your child light up as they explore this early years workbook that transforms games they'll love into lots of learning.Your child will be learning about developmentally appropriate subjects like first writing, phonics, reading, counting, early maths skills, spelling, comprehension and more.Ideal resource for homeschooling and reception age childrenParents Tips and Tricks: Parents will find helpful notes in guiding each lesson and an answer section at the back of the book.

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Book SynopsisExplore the magical forest of Yippity Yay with Peanut Bear and all his friends! The forest has all sorts of wonders to see. There are thin trees and thick trees, little ponds and big lakes, streams and waterfalls, fields of flowers, and so much more.  Featuring illustrations of Peanut Bear, his family, Unicorny, and the rest of the gang, this journey through the forest of Yippity Yay is the perfect way to appreciate nature with your favorite characters. Climb trees with Sqwhale, fish in the lake with Papa Bear, and buzz through all the different plants with Bea. Peanut Bear knows that as long as he has his friends and his family by his side, there are always new adventures to be had in his favorite place—the forest!   

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Book Synopsis“A lip-smacking exploration of foods and colors.”—Kirkus ReviewsPreschoolers will explore bright colors, healthy foods, and a variety of adorable animals in this multilayered Big, Little Concepts book. Just like the endearing animals around the world, we eat greens, reds, and blues too! Bunny Loves Beans explores the wonderfully similar and different food that preschoolers and animals both eat.This fun book serves as a great introduction to fruits and vegetables, and the upbeat language paired with the adorable photographs are sure to encourage your little one to eat their fruits and vegetables! By the end of this book, preschoolers’ will love to eat their greens, yellows, blues, and even pinks with this adorable photographic book!The rhythmic text is perfect for an energetic read-aloud, and the repetitive language will boost your preschoolers’ word recognition.Jane Whittingham, author of the 2023 Texas 2×2 Reading List Selection, Bear has a Belly, once again channels her expertise into a new celebration of active preschooler fun. The chant-along text supports pattern recognition for language learning and reading readiness, and a closing spread of enriching age-appropriate activities invite further exploration and learning.

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Book SynopsisThese amazing colouring pages are sure to inspire and keep little artists busy for hours.From dragons and dinosaurs to monkeys and monster trucks, this brilliant book is packed with amazing pictures for 5 year olds to colour and make their own.· A fun way for kindergarten and primary school children to practice creativity and pen control· Girls and boys will be kept entertained for hours with amazing illustrations of birds, cars, astronauts, flowers and much more· Pages are single-sided to minimise colour bleed from felt tip pens· Printed on quality, 140gsm, white paper· 297 x 210 mm (A4 size). Convenient and portable, with plenty of space for little hands· The perfect rainy day or after school activity book

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Book SynopsisDixie O'Day and his best friend Percy are off on holiday, and drive straight into adventure!Peaches Miaow, the fabulous pop star, has her pricelss diamond necklace stolen from the Hotel Splendide in the crime of the century. Can Dixie and Percy track down the sinister figures at the heart of the mystery?Pack your bags for a thrilling trip filled with glamourpusses, cat burglars and seaside fun in this gorgeous chapter book with a chapter for each night of the week, as well as plenty of exciting extra material.Trade ReviewThis is a beautifully written and illustrated book. Join in the friendship and fun with these delightful characters." * Families (Hereford & Worcester) *

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Book SynopsisThese flash card sets will allow children to practise their skills over and over again to reinforce learning. The activities will encourage reading and writing skills along with honing letter formation and spelling. Packed in a plastic wallet with a wipe clean pen.

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Book SynopsisGuaranteed to enrich a toddler's vocabulary, this simple and fun series of bilingual board books is ideal for helping children discover a foreign language. Highlighting more complex concepts that go beyond colors and numbers, titles in the series feature animals, fruit, home, and vegetables. This collection combines photographs, bright illustrations, and dual-language words in clear, bold text. Suitable for both individuals and groups, these books are a child's perfect introduction to exploring other cultures.

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Book SynopsisFeaturing wonderfully expressive text and illustrations, My First Bilingual Book – Emotions is a perfect way for young children to explore languages and emotions!

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Book SynopsisWith beautiful artwork from best-selling author and illustrator Marion Deuchars, this book is the perfect introduction to animals.

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Book SynopsisBring the Italian language to life with this beautifully illustrated children's book from Lonely Planet Kids, an imprint of Lonely Planet, the world's leading travel guide and phrasebook publisher. Perfect for the whole family, First Words Italian features 100 words to use while travelling, from food and transport, to animals and weather. Each word is accompanied with a bold illustration and a simple pronunciation guide to make the vocabulary fun and easy to learn. Plus, its small size makes it a handy addition to any trip to Italy. Also included is a free audio pronunciation guide. Scan the QR code on the back cover or visit our First Words website to hear each word spoken by a native child.Also available: First Words French First Words Spanish First Words English First Words Japanese First Words Mandarin About Lonely Planet Kids: Come explore! Let's start an adventure. Lonely Planet Kids excites and educates children about the amazing world around them. Combining astonishing facts, quirky humour and eye-catching imagery, we ignite their curiosity and encourage them to discover more about our planet. Every book draws on our huge team of global experts to help share our continual fascination with what makes the world such a diverse and magnificent place - inspiring children at home and in school.

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Book SynopsisThere's so much to discover together in the museum! Follow Brown Bear and his friends as they explore all of the different rooms - from the transport section to the art gallery. With vibrant artwork and charming animal characters, this new picture book series from Jane Foster introduces little ones to everyday adventures and the spirit of friendship.

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Book SynopsisEverybody Belongs explores the ways in which our bodies are unique: from the colour of our eyes and skin to the size of our feet and the languages we speak. Sometimes we look different from out families, too. Our bodies are all different, and they help us to experience the world in lots of ways. Let's celebrate the diversity that we see all around us!This is a simple introduction to an important topic for curious toddlers and pre-schoolers. With easy text and bright, bold illustrations throughout.

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Book SynopsisDiscover what happens when David battles the great big giant, Goliath! This sweet book has simple rhyming text, touch and feel areas to explore, vibrant illustrations and a prayer to share. A carry-handle makes this book perfect for little ones to read on the go! Content Benefits: This sweet and tactile introduction to the story of David and Goliath will delight young children. • Vibrant illustrations engage interest • Fun touch and feel sections • Includes rhyming text and a final prayer • Carry handle so kids can read on the go • Ideal for Sunday School awards and creches • Perfect gift idea for any occasion including a Christening, Baptism, Dedication, New Baby • Ideal for children under 5 • Padded Board Book

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Book SynopsisLots to Spot Flashcards: Under the Sea! contains 27 double-sided flashcards to teach your preschooler numbers, colours and new words about sea animals.

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Book SynopsisVeggies take on unexpected forms in this joyful novelty book from rising talent Aya Watanabe.If you use a little imagination, the world is a wondrous place: asparagus become speedy trains; corn on the cob look like busy apartment blocks; and a tomato is a shining sunshine. Lift, slide, push, pull and spin the wheels in this gloriously interactive book for babies and toddlers, that's practically bursting with colour and humour. Don't forget to find the ant hiding on every page!Also in the series: Fruits!Trade ReviewPumpkins with silly faces, asparagus express trains, and cucumber hammocks come alive with chunky push-and-pull tabs! Bold and imaginative, after reading this book children will see vegetables in a whole new light, hopefully sparking a new interest in eating unknown or previously unliked foods. Highly recommended for preschoolers. * School Reading List *

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Book SynopsisFarmyard Adventure is another book in the Storycises™ range for pre-school and primary school aged children. The story is designed be acted out by children and adults alike. These ‘action’ stories create fun and interaction from the moment the first page is turned and all the movements are based on the natural stages of child development. They are designed to give children repeated practice with important fundamental movement skills which are vital for learning and independence, in school and for sport, in a way which fires up their imagination and provides both fun and pleasure. As well as working on important motor skills, the children will be working on other areas of their development - for example, vocabulary, concepts, listening skills, memory, language and early literacy skills. All of these are important for success at school! The Storycises™ books are written by two experienced paediatric physiotherapists, Wendy and Jane, who have been using the same principles to help thousands of children achieve success in many areas of their lives – from handwriting to ball skills, from sitting on a chair without fidgeting, to increasing confidence to try new activities. Both seen children’s physical ability change over the past 20 years. They developed Storycises™, initially as a programme for schools, to help children improve motor skills and have now created a series of books so that even more children can benefit from the stories. Fun whilst learning has always been at the heart of what Wendy and Jane do as physiotherapists – we hope you enjoy our books!

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Book SynopsisA bright, engaging story to encourage sharing.Did you know when you're not looking, sheep are knitting lots of things... from toys to scarves to mittens, to hats and woolly wings! But then, disaster strikes, when two competitive sheep discover they are knitting from the SAME ball of yarn. Sharing just might be the only way to save the day...Sharing for Sheep is the fourth title in the Usborne Good Behaviour Guides series - fun stories that help to encourage kindness, empathy and positive behaviour.

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Book SynopsisHave fun with Little Mouse. What is Little Mouse up to today? From getting up to bedtime, your little ones can enjoy a busy day with Little Mouse. Find the words in the pictures - and remember to search for Teddy on every page.

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Book SynopsisWhoosh! Pow! Zap! From power rings and jet packs to masks, spacecraft and super shields, this awesome activity book is bursting with exciting crafts for little superheroes to have hours of fun making. Simple yet satisfying craft activities are clearly explained and illustrated, and can be made with everyday and recycled materials. There are step-by-step drawing and colouring pages to zoom through too.

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Book SynopsisBe on your best behaviourand have a kindly mannerIf you ever meet a creaturethat lives in the savannah!Don't start any monkey business if you want to seem savvy about the savannah in this rhino-rmous riot of a read! With a lovable cast of animals and dad-jokes galore, young readers will adore the witty, silly text, while the playful illustrations from talented David Creighton-Pester and clever pop-ups on each page make this a book that begs to be read again and again. Also available . . . Don't Take a T-rex Out For Tea, Don't Ever Smile at a Shark, Don't Ever Laugh at a Ladybird, Don't Ever Conga with a Cow.

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Book SynopsisHelp your child master the reading and rhyme skills they need for key stage one and watch as their confidence with their reading and writing skills grows, with wipe-clean workbook with dry-wipe pen. The fun activities are written by a primary school educational specialist and compliment the school curriculum. Children are encouraged to repeat the activities which helps to reinforce a better understanding of the subject.Included with this workbook is a wipe clean pen, and the wipe clean pages enable children to practise over and over again until they have mastered each skill. With bright photographs and illustrations to engage and encourage, this early-learning workbook will support your child during their early school years. A fantastic way to help your child increase their fluency in reading and writing.Reading and Rhyme is the latest addition to Roger Priddy's Priddy Learning series, publishing alongside Wipe Clean Workbook: Problem Solving and Reasoning.

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Book SynopsisRoger Priddy's passion for educating children through fun, informative, and engaging books has led him to create some of publishing's most enduring and successful nonfiction early-learning books. Roger lives in London and has three children, who have been the inspiration behind many of his best publishing ideas.

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Book SynopsisPress-out the pieces and learn about emergency services with Let's Learn & Play! Emergency from Priddy Books.This fantastic novelty format is aimed at children aged three and over. Each of the illustrated pages is full of things for children to spot and look for as they learn about different people who help us from firefighters to police officers, coastguards and more.Packaged in a sturdy case with a magnetic fastening, there is a board book with die-cut spaces to fit in over 20 play pieces to complete the busy scenes. There are prompts on the page, as well as word labels to help children work out where to put the pieces which is a great way of encouraging hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills and problem solving.Each spread also includes simple fun facts about emergency services to inspire learning and different types of vehicles to find out about and encourage further discovery.This is a great gift as the pieces can be stored ba

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Book SynopsisGuaranteed to enrich a toddler's vocabulary, this simple and fun series of bilingual board books is ideal for helping children discover a foreign language. Highlighting the two basic concepts of colors and numbers, this collection combines photographs and colorful illustrations. All images include the words in both English and the second language in clear, bold text. Suitable for toddlers on their own or in groups, these books are a child's perfect introduction to exploring new languages.

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Book SynopsisA Welsh adaptation by Elin Meek of When I am Sad that helps young children to start managing their emotions. They can lift the flaps, slide the tabs and turn the wheel to explore why they feel sad and how to move on from these emotions.

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Book SynopsisA Welsh adaptation by Elin Meek of I Like to be Helpful which is a fun introduction to the benefits of being helpful to others. Young children can lift the flaps, pull the tabs and turn the wheel to explore ways to be helpful and how it can have a positive effect on both themselves and others.

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Book SynopsisYoung children adore looking at pets and wild animals, and they will find lots of them in this inviting box set – from fluttering butterflies to playful puppies. Each sturdy volume has been carefully planned to help little ones learn new words and discover that books are fun. Eye-catching images, entertaining captions, and simple challenges will encourage children to observe, name, count, point and say, all while increasing their reading skills. What kind of animal is Belinda? Which of the rabbits have floppy ears? How many kittens can you see – and more! Readers can also turn the books over to make a simple picture puzzle.

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Book SynopsisThis book features over 200 animals to name and learn about. This is a soft-to-touch first book for babies and toddlers, with big bright illustrations on every page. Young readers will enjoy looking at and learning about a whole range of different creatures, from pets to farm animals, from tiny insects to enormous elephants, and from animals of the air to wildlife of the forest. Lots of carefully planned questions encourage children to observe, name, count, group and remember, while increasing their reading skills. It is designed for children and grown-ups to enjoy together, with a wipe-clean cover and sturdy board pages. Featuring more than 200 animals, this boardbook gives children lots to look at and talk about. Subjects covered include animals that climb, the underwater world, spots and stripes, animal babies, icy lands, and much more. The pages are full of interactive challenges, such as spotting all the animals within a picture, counting how many legs different creatures have, naming a pink feathered animal that begins with 'f', finding the odd one out - or having fun making animal noises! There's a whole natural world of things to do and discover in this special padded book.

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Book SynopsisAll babies and toddlers enjoy making a mess - despite their carers' best efforts! They will take huge delight in this fun-packed first picture book, either with grown-ups or by themselves. It features straightforward text and stimulating word play on everyday activities that little ones will identify with. The say-and-point style encourages word skills and recognition in youngsters. It is full of clear, cheerful photographs of children just like them, making a mess while having meals, playing with sand, doing some gardening, unwrapping presents, and painting with brushes or fingers - or even feet! Lots of things are messy, aren't they? But that just makes them more enjoyable! Lunch is messy. Look, no spoon! Juice is messy. Whoops! Making cakes is messy. The mixture is all sticky...and the icing is all runny...but the cakes are delicious! Making a collage is messy. Oh no - the paper has stuck to her hand! This special padded boardbook will bring a smile to any little one's face. It has been designed to capture a child's attention with images and ideas that he or she will readily respond to.Meanwhile, the parent, guardian or teacher can point to and repeat the words and simple phrases. This book is an ideal first step towards reading - even if it does involve a messy footprint or two!

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Book SynopsisThis book helps small children for love looking at pictures of animals - and they will find plenty of them here! This soft-to-touch boardbook encourages little ones to talk and learn about the wide variety of wild animals that live in Australia or in its surrounding oceans. Australia is home to some of the most unusual wildlife in the world - including the brightly feathered rainbow lorikeet, the lithe sugar glider, the cuddly quokka, the bizarre thorny dragon, the spiny echidna, the fearsome Tasmanian devil, the wallaby and the wombat. The book has been designed for young children and grown-ups to enjoy together, with sturdy board pages and big, bold photographs throughout. It includes basic words that complement lively images to encourage the development of early literacy skills. Adults can point to and repeat the simple captions. It offers visually exciting, enjoyable to use and built to last, this is an ideal introduction to the world of books. Specially devised to be fun to use, this play-and-learn book will inspire little ones to discover more about wildlife and pick up new words. Look at a goanna lizard going for a walk, an emu with its chicks, and a kangaroo hopping along.See a Nemo lookalike clownfish and a deadly great white shark. Not forgetting, of course, the dingo and the koala. The book's bright design and lively photographs of fascinating creatures make it a wonderful aid to learning that small children will want to return to time and time again.

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Book SynopsisSpecially created to be fun to learn, this novelty die-cut book will encourage babies and toddlers to talk, focus, and find out about animals - with a twist! Can you find the tiger? Does it have antlers? No, of course not! Turn - turn - Does it have a hard shell? Try again! Twist - twist - Is it big, fat and hairless? Keep going! Spin - spin - There it is - roar! There are eight cardboard wheels built into the book, which revolve to show different pictures on each page. What does an owl look like? Does it have a fancy frill on its neck? No! Turn - turn - Does it live in the water? Try again! Twist - twist - Is it green without any legs? Keep going! Spin - spin - There it is, a brown owl - too-wit, too-woo! Jan Lewis's bright drawings of cute creatures make this a wonderful aid to learning that small children will want to use time and time again.

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Book SynopsisA beautifully designed and heart-warming book for every father, celebrating the wonderful things he teaches his children and the wonderful lessons his children teach him. Dear Daddy Love From Us is full of stunning colourful illustrations over 32 pages. A high-quality hardback book that highlights many of the adventures a family will have together. It is a wonderful gift, for children to give to their daddy, that will be treasured forever. With a dedicated space at the front of the book, for a personal message to be written, making it a really unique gift. Dear Daddy Love From Us is the perfect gift for Father's Day, a birthday, Christmas or any other occasion when a father needs to feel loved and special.

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Book SynopsisWhat's your favourite food? What tastes don't you like? What does a squirrel like to eat? Food is an important subject with little ones and this book looks at popular foods, unpleasant tastes and how animals taste or what they eat. There is plenty to discuss in this book of creative imagery and ideas.

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Book SynopsisAge range 0 to 3‘Let’s go on a fire engine, racing through the street.The bell rings – someone needs our help! We jump to our feet.’Toddlers will enjoy this simple rhyming text with vivid illustrations.

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Book SynopsisLetâs go on an ambulanceTo help someone in need,We have to get there quicklySo we head off at great speed. Join friends on an ambulance rescue.

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Book SynopsisFind out which farm animals are hiding in this colourful, interactive lift-the-flap children's board book with a surprise ending.

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Book SynopsisGrow to Know Workbooks teach fundamental skills using Kumons unique learning method, in a smaller size thats perfect for little hands and on-the-go learning.

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