Early years / early learning concepts
Brolly Books Hello Wild Animals
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£13.29
Penguin Putnam Inc Corduroy Goes to the Doctor lg format
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£8.20
Penguin Random House Australia Pocket For Corduroy Viking Kestrel picture books
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£16.19
Penguin Books Ltd A Letter to Amy Picture Puffin Books
Book SynopsisGenerations of children have read, re-read, and loved Ezra Jack Keats's award-winning, classic stories about Peter and his neighborhood friends. Now, for the first time, Peter's Chair, A Letter to Amy, and Goggles! are available in paperback exclusively from Puffin.A master of ingenious collages, Keats has made brilliant variegated pictures.—The Horn BookEzra Jack Keats (1916-1983) was the beloved author and/or illustrator of more than eighty-five books for children.
£15.29
Penguin Young Readers Group Peters Chair
Book SynopsisFrom the Caldecott Medal-winning author of The Snowy Day, Ezra Jack Keats, Peter's Chair is a picture book classic about a sibling rivalry.Peter, the hero of many of Ezra Jack Keats' award-winning books, has a new baby sister. When she arrives, his parents paint his old baby furniture pink for the new baby. There's only one thing they haven't painted yet, though: his little blue chair. He'll do whatever it takes to save it—even run away! This is a gentle and reassuring story about sibling rivalry and a perfect gift for any family expecting a new baby.
£16.19
Random House USA Inc Berenstain Bears and the Prize Pumpkin Berenstain
Book SynopsisJoin the Berenstain Bears as they celebrate Thanksgiving and count their blessings. Makes a perfect gift with over 50 bonus fall-themed stickers! This Berenstain Bears story is a perfect way to teach children about what they should truly be thankful for. Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic from Stan and Jan Berenstain. It's November, and the Bear family are entering the Thanksgiving Festival's Big Pumpkin Contest. Will winning be the only thing that matters, or will the Bear family learn about the true meaning of Thanksgiving? Continue to celebrate the true meaning of the seasons with more heartwarming holiday books from the Berenstain Bears— perfectly giftable with bonus stickers and more! -The Berenstain Bears Meet Santa Bear -The Berenstain Bears’ Funny Valentine -The Berenstain Bears and the Mama’s Day Surprise -The Berenstain Bears and the Papa’s Day Surprise -The Berenst
£7.92
Alfred A. Knopf Song and Dance Man Dragonfly Books
Book SynopsisA beautifully nostalgic picture book about one grandfather's younger days that shows you're only as old as you feel!In this affectionate story, three children follow their grandfather up to the attic, where he pulls out his old bowler hat, gold-tipped cane, and his tap shoes. Grandpa once danced on the vaudeville stage, and as he glides across the floor, the children can see what it was like to be a song and dance man. Gammell captures all the story's inherent joie de vivre with color pencil renderings that leap off the pages. Bespectacled, enthusiastic Grandpa clearly exudes the message that you're only as old as you feel, but the children respond--as will readers--to the nostalgia of the moment. Utterly original.--(starred) Booklist.
£10.02
Random House USA Inc Old Hat New Hat
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£8.03
HarperFestival Sams Cookie
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£7.59
HarperFestival Sams Ball
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£9.49
HarperCollins I Love You as Much...
£16.19
HarperCollins Publishers Inc I Love You as Much Board Book
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£10.64
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Tools
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£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Were Going on a Picnic
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£16.19
HarperCollins Publishers Inc When You Were inside Mommy
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£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Baseball Book
Book SynopsisBaseball is fun—but how does it work? Find all the basics in this lively guide for the youngest baseball fans from Washington Post/Children’s Book Guild Award winner Gail Gibbons!In this illustrated picture book, young readers will learn about: The markings on a baseball diamond What baseball players wear The positions, from catcher to left fielder The excitement of the pitch The thrill of hitting a home run Glossary for baseball terms included.
£9.37
HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Soccer Book
Book SynopsisSoccer is fun—but how does it work? Find all the basics in this lively guide for the youngest soccer fans from Washington Post/Children’s Book Guild Award winner Gail Gibbons!In this illustrated picture book, young readers will learn about: The markings on a soccer field What soccer players wear The positions, from forward to goalkeeper The excitement of pasing a ball The thrill of making a goal Glossary for soccer terms included.
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Inc I See Myself Vicki Cobb Science Play
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£16.14
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Machines at Work
Book SynopsisByron Barton''s classic book about a busy day at the construction site is perfect for fans of Richard Scarry and Tom Lichtenheld!Rhythmic text and bold, graphic illustrations convey all the energy and excitement of the day while workers use a variety of machines to knock down a building and begin constructing a new one. Young readers will love learning the names of the machines while seeing them at work.Supports the Common Core State Standards.
£16.19
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Baby Dance
Book SynopsisUp and down, to and fro, coo and crow baby, there you go. For babies who are responding to music and movement, here's a playful poem that has father and child dancing lovingly across the pages.
£8.33
Putnam Publishing Group,U.S. Cornrows
Book SynopsisA Coretta Scott King Award Winner for IllustrationA Notable Children''s Trade Book in the Field of Social StudiesEvery design has a name and means something in the powerful past and present richness of the Black tradition. Mama''s and Great-Grammaw''s gentle fingers weave the design, and their lulling voices weave the tale, as they braid their children''s hair into the striking cornrow patterns of Africa.Camille Yarbrough captures the warmth of family affection and the pride of our rich heritage in a story that''s superbly illustrated by Carole Byard. --EssenceCamille Yarbrough is a poet, griot and storyteller who has crafted a special, rhythmic and moving story for you and yours. . . . The illustrations by Carole Byard dignify and give all due respect to the story. --Council on Interracial Books for Children
£7.99
Putnam Publishing Group,U.S. Casey at the Bat
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£7.99
Putnam Publishing Group,U.S. The Baby Sister Goodnight
Book SynopsisTommy's so excited that his mom is having a baby, and he asks her for a baby sister with a red ribbon in her hair. But he didn't ask for stern Nana Fall-River to come while his mom is in the hospital. Tommy and Nana don't get along very well, but when little Maureen is born, all the trouble is forgotten.
£7.99
Putnam Publishing Group,U.S. Animals Born Alive and Well A Book about Mammals
Book SynopsisPerfect for introductory science and biology lessons! What do mammals have in common? They have fur. They nurse their young. They breathe fresh air. But what else?Explore nature and discover a variety of mammals—also known as viviparous animals—and the many ways that they are unique from one another. “Here are twenty double-page spreads all bright with mammals. Large, tiny, prehistoric, unusual—they are all here in repeatable rhymes, and a million-dollar word (viviparous) is tossed in for good measure.”—The Provident Bookfinder“Both simple and surprising, Heller's sprightly picture books use verse and unusually harmonious pictures to introduce the animal kingdom. Chickens lists some of the many good things that come in egg packages, while Animals mentions all manner of mammals.”—Publishers Weekly
£8.54
Putnam Publishing Group,U.S. Trouble with Trolls
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£8.54
Putnam Publishing Group,U.S. A Lot of Otters Picture Puffin Books
Book SynopsisMother Moon is looking for her child. As she calls for him, her tears turn into stars that fall into the sea and are rescued, along with her little one, by a lot of otters. These playful animals cavort and rollick in the starlight until Mother Moon looks down and sees them--and her child, safe and sound. Barbara Helen Berger's poetic words and luminous illustrations are beautifully fused in this dreamlike tale that is just perfect for bedtime.Toddlers are sure to delight in the mischievous antics of all those whiskery otters. --School Library Journal, starred review
£7.99
Putnam Publishing Group,U.S. Mice Squeak We Speak
Book SynopsisThis delightful poem with art from renowned illustrator Tomie dePaola is a perfect first book for sharing with young children.Crickets creak. Mice squeak. Sheep baa. But I SPEAK!Three children lead us through a menagerie of animals and the sounds they make. Young children won't be able to resist roaring, hooting, and neighing along!* DePaola's exuberant illustrations in his best folk-art style will have kids joining in and shouting out the words.—Booklist, starred review
£6.99
Putnam Publishing Group,U.S. Comets Nine Lives
Book SynopsisIt all begins when Comet walks away from the lighthouse close to his birthplace on Nantucket Island. He visits a garden, a bookstore, a boat, and a party, and at each place he gets into trouble and loses one of his lives. Comet starts to worry. He longs for a home, a place where he’ll be safe. Will he find one before he uses up all nine lives?
£7.99
Quarto Publishing PLC Step Into My Power
Book SynopsisThis newly updated and extended version of Step Into Your Power, filled with insights, stories, and activities, teaches you how to discover your own inner strength and mental resilience, and to learn how to harness your own power. You’ve heard about heroes and read about the greats, but maybe you’re not feeling so great yourself right now? Learn from the lived experience of author Jamia Wilson and illustrator Andrea Pippins as they mentor you through growing up in the modern world, and teach you how to Step into Your Power. In this friendly guide, learn how to look after yourself, “organize, don’t agonize,”make good choices, get out of ruts, branch out, shake up your mindset, and ask for help. How do you overcome a setback? How do you cope when you or a family member gets sick? How do you change your mindset when you can’t change your situation? Step into My Power
£12.34
Quarto Publishing PLC Scrambled Eggs
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£9.83
Phaidon Press Ltd Animals Are Delicious
Book SynopsisAnimals eat animals in this informative expose of three animal food chainsTrade Review"The creators of the crazy foldout foodchain book Animals Are Delicious give you an insight into how they made their beautiful models" -TheGuardian.com "It's the kind of book the kids will love to get down on the floor with - you should join them!" -West Australian "Learning about food chains in the animal kingdom... imaginatively and humorously told." -Smallish "[P]layful and informative... These brilliantly conceived and executed books would be great for classrooms." -The Buffalo News "Explains three of the longest food chains within the animal kingdom-in a bright and playful way." -Cool Hunting "As the tales unfold, the retro-style artwork brings the food chain to life... Discover fun facts about creatures and their environments." -Little London "Playful, tactile and sure to appeal to the morbid fascination children have for who eats who." -The Bookseller "These subtly educational books are full of retro charm" -Scottish Daily Express "Winner in the Smallish Design Awards Picture Book. An imaginative lesson about the natural world... All the judges loved that Animals are Delicious pulls no punches on a fairly grown-up topic but bright illustrations, concise text and a fold-out format make the whole book brilliantly child-friendly. There are not cute, cuddly anthropomorphised animals here, which makes a refreshing read for both you and your child." -Smallish "From a slug to a bobcat, an aphid to an owl and a krill to a whale, three animal-food books for your own little monster... Sarah Hutt's book promises to stir the excitement inside your little one's mind." -Gay Times "The colorful artwork and simple verse of these books is entertaining, but the real fun is in stretching them all the way out!... A gentle way to introduce the food chain and what plants and animals need to survive." -Atlanta Parent "These eye-catching books make for comprehensible and educational reads... Constructing them in their foldout style [...] makes for a more fun and interactive reading experience." -Inis, Reading Guide "Playful language and brightly colored stylized illustrations that are big on science, yet short on gore." -Buffalo News Online "Crisp, stylish photographs of models made from paper and other materials illustrate every page, creating a dynamic visual accompaniment to the simple yet informative text. The books are sturdy so will withstand plenty of handling, and the concertina design means they can be opened out fully and displayed, so the sequence of each food chain is clearly seen and understood. An outstanding set of books, which are fabulous to share with young children, particularly in an educational setting."-BookTrust.org.uk
£17.95
£20.28
Tundra Books Can You Find My Robots Arm
Book SynopsisRobot has lost his arm -- can you help him find a new one? Step into a charming mechanical world invented by a striking new picture book artist.One morning, a robot wakes up to find he is missing an arm. He and his robo buddy search inside and outside the house, through a garden, an amusement park, a library and even a candy shop, but it's nowhere to be found. Where can the arm be, and what might make a suitable replacement? A lollipop? A fish bone? How about a fork?Can You Find My Robot's Arm? humorously invites children to explore the beautiful and intricate hand-cut images of Chihiro Takeuchi.
£9.49
Harvest House Publishers,U.S. Today I Feel Like a Jelly Donut
Book SynopsisThis colorful board book helps little ones identify their feelings by comparing their many moods to different foods. Young children will be introduced to 10 of the most common emotions, likening each to a familiar food item. Little ones will learn biblically sound ways to handle their feelings and start to develop strong self-management habits.
£11.74
DK My First Bilingual Playtime
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£6.99
DK My First Bilingual Dinosaurs
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£6.99
DK My First Bilingual Baby Animals
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£6.99
DK The Sleepy Bunny
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£6.99
DK DK Super Readers PreLevel All about Light
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£13.49
DK DK Super Readers PreLevel All About Light
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£6.49
DK Lift the Flap and Learn French 123
Book SynopsisLearn to count to ten in English and French and build vocabulary with this bright, quirky board book.Have you ever wondered what an elephant riding a skateboard would look like? Or how about four lions on scooters? Meet lots of different, and very funny, animals as they set out on their travels in this bilingual English–French, interactive flap book.In Lift the Flap and Learn: French 1,2,3 toddlers aged 3-5 will enjoy learning how to count to ten and pick-up plenty of French vocabulary along the way. With gorgeous illustrations, fun flaps, and a bunch of hilarious characters, this is the perfect educational vocabulary book for adults to share with their little ones.This fun and engaging bilingual book for children features: - A soft and comedic introduction to learning a new language, as well as learning numbers and counting.- Flaps children can lift, an interactive, novelty element, which helps toddlers develop their fine
£13.49
DK DK Super Readers Level 3 How Do We Communicate
Book SynopsisListen! Look! I have something to tell you. Make reading your superpower with DK’s beautiful, leveled nonfiction.Use your reading superpowers to learn all about how people communicate, from prehistoric cave paintings to online messaging - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress.How Do We Communicate? is a beautifully designed reader all about sharing ideas and information through speaking and listening, signs, and all kinds of technology. The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexile so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about how humans communicate, from the familiar emoji to ancient cuneiform.
£6.50
DK Everyone Is Special Babies
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£8.54
DK The Math Adventurers Build a Friendship
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£15.29
DK The Math Adventurers A Day at the Zoo
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£15.29
DK The Math Adventurers Measure Up
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£15.29
DK My Very Important LiftTheFlap Book Vehicles and
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£16.14
DK The Met ABC
Book SynopsisDiscover your ABCs at the museum! Little ones can learn the alphabet through artI went to the museum and I saw…Featuring artists from Gustav Klimt to Vincent van Gogh, young readers can learn the alphabet while discovering some of the world’s most well-known paintings and intricate textiles. Developed in collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Met ABC is guaranteed to spark a lifelong love of learning and art appreciation. Each page features a famous artwork from The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection, a letter, and a headword. A memory game at the end of the book reinforces learning. Children can discover apples with Cézanne, dance lessons with Degas, and waves with Hokusai. It’s the baby art book series that grown-ups will love, too.
£12.34
