Early years / early learning concepts
Little, Brown & Company Growing Faith: God’s Great Big Love for You
Book SynopsisHelp your little one grow in faith with this Veggie-filled introduction to God's love.Bright and approachable, this board book from beloved brand VeggieTales explores all of the ways God shows us his love-like giving us joy in our hearts, forgiving us for mistakes, and listening when we pray. The book engages young children with simple questions and examples, providing an easy-to-understand overview of this core faith concept. Perfectly crafted for little hearts, this sweet book would make a wonderful addition to any toddler's faith library.
£8.50
Free Spirit Publishing Inc.,U.S. Manners Time
Book SynopsisManners start with a smile--then you add the words. There are polite words to use when you greet someone, ask for something, or (oops!) make a mistake. There's even a nice way to say no. This book gives toddlers a head start on manners, setting the stage for social skills that will last a lifetime. Includes tips for parents and caregivers.Trade Review"Gives kids not just the words to say but the accompany physical cues . . . this book could be used with toddlers as well as with older kids who need some help with social cues, and it also includes some thoughtful tips for parents and caregivers."--The Horn Book Magazine "Uses age-appropriate language and situations to illustrate the social courtesies contained within. . . . Great for parents to read on a daily basis with their young ones."--Andrea Coventry, Montessori educator, Andi's Kids Books Blog "There is no such thing as a quick fix. However, if you're beleaguered by the baby battles, these books could serve as a life preserver."--The Post & Courier
£8.99
Kar-Ben Copies Ltd The Sounds of My Jewish Year
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£7.41
Enchanted Lion Books The Flops: And Their Fabulous Adventures
Book SynopsisA book full of advice about how not to make a flop's life hard! What is a flop? A flop is malleable, can’t make a telephone call on its own, can’t wear a collar, and many other things besides. There are also hundreds of different sorts of flops. In a humorous, pseudo-scientific guide, Delphine Durand creates a world teeming with flops, describing their characteristics and lifestyles with great humor and precision. Delphine Durand spent her childhood in Senegal, then in Montpellier. She has worked in children’s books, advertising, and for the press since 1996.Trade Review"Fans of counterfactual flights will flip for this flamboyant fancy."—Kirkus Reviews "Loving this." —Travis Jonker, 100 Scope Notes
£11.69
Star Bright Books Brian Wildsmiths Farm Animals
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£7.13
Star Bright Books Please Don't Give Me a Hug!
Book SynopsisThere are children who enjoy a solid bear hug, and there are those who don''t--and that''s okay. Friendliness, love, and affection can be shown in many different ways! In this sweet book, young children share the different ways they feel comfortable being greeted by new or friendly acquaintances. Author Judi Moreillon''s simple, powerful words describe the many ways a person can show a child they care, highlighting the importance of empathy and consent. Estelle Corke''s charming illustrations show multiple ways of delivering a friendly greeting. Please Don''t Give Me a Hug! has an encouraging emphasis on social-emotional development that helps to instill confidence in children encountering unfamiliar or scary social situations. This book is helpful for children on the autism spectrum or with touch sensitivity.
£999.99
Workman Publishing Thank You, Farm: A Board Book
Book SynopsisGratefulness begins with babies! On every page of this beautiful board book, Jade Orlando's charming illustrations invite little ones to give thanks to their favorite farm friends. From thanking cows for their milk and bees for their honey to thanking sheep for a wooly sweater and the garden for yummy carrots, this sweet book teaches the youngest readers to celebrate and feel grateful for the simple gifts of the farm.
£7.82
Red Comet Press LLC Roll, Roll, Little Pea
Book SynopsisFind out what happens in this story of a runaway pea that goes on a perilous journey.When a little pea escapes a girl who is shelling peas, it rolls off the kitchen table, onto the floor, and an adventure begins. The runaway pea rolls passed several hungry animals. It manages to evade a mouse, a cat, a rabbit, a hen, a pig, and a wolf, finally resting in the perfect place. The girl will find it again after some time has passed for a surprise conclusion. This circular story, told with repetition, predictive vocabulary, and bright colorful art, delivers a natural history lesson about plant life for the youngest of readers. They will enjoy repeated readings as they join in the telling of this sweet pea of a tale.
£11.69
Familius LLC Music Train
Book SynopsisAll aboard! This noisy train is leaving the station! Every car on the 56” fold-out train celebrates a different style of music, along with the instruments and styles that make it so unique. Jam with the jazz cats in one train car, break dance with the rappers on another, and belt with the opera soprano on another! With hilarious characters you just might recognize and clever details for young readers to spot, this book-and-toy combination is sure to be a hit with both music lovers and young listeners just finding their tune.
£9.49
Highlights Press Summer Big Fun Workbook Preschool Readiness
Book SynopsisGet ready for preschool! Designed for children who are about to begin school for the first time, this activity-rich, teacher-approved workbook combines skills practice with puzzles, humor, and reward stickers. This book lowers the barriers to learning and sets children up for early learning success.Highlights brings "Fun with a Purpose" into this 144-page workbook to get kids excited about school before they even begin. This workbook introduces essential early learning skills and concepts, such as fine-motor control, letters, numbers, shapes, and colors. The book also encourages the development of other fundamental building blocks of learning--like focus and attention to detail--and it introduces what to expect in a preschool classroom. Plus, kids will love the bonus pull-out Hidden Pictures progress poster, fun reward stickers, award certificate, and extra activities that they can take outdoors.
£12.34
Barefoot Books, Incorporated Crack!
Book SynopsisIntroduce budding scientists to a fun STEM topic -- eggs! This interactive board book features riddles about the different eggs of the animal kingdom, and images that transform as you turn the page to reveal the answer. Includes fact-packed educational notes about eggs and what we can learn from them.
£13.49
Barefoot Books, Incorporated Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes (Bilingual Amharic & English)
Book SynopsisDevelop healthy habits for growing bodies and minds with a fresh twist on a classic movement singalong. Follow a family through a day from home to school in their diverse community as they engage in healthy habits from good hygiene to reading. Includes educational endnotes about each health topic. This edition features bilingual Amharic-English text. Please note, these special editions have a reduced trim size.
£9.44
Abbott House Publications I Will Always Help You Sleep: A Gentle Parenting Story Book Series
£12.08
Barefoot Books Ltd Dancing Dinos Dominoes
Book SynopsisCan you find the matching dinosaurs? This one-of-a-kind domino game bursts with ways to have fun with early math and science, creative movement and taking turns! This set of 28 two-sided dominoes includes instructions for 5 games that were designed by an early childhood development expert to grow with your child. Dancing Dinos Floor Dominoes is the perfect companion to Barefoot Books’ hit singalong book DINOSAUR RAP.
£11.39
Templar Publishing Amazing Baby: Squeak, Squeak
Book SynopsisAmazing Baby board books are created in comfortable, strong trim sizes to fit growing hands, and are sure to attract a baby's attention! With added textures elements, bold patterns and engaging illustrations, Squeak, Squeak is perfect for inquisitive babies.
£7.08
Bonnier Books Ltd Farm
Book SynopsisJoin in the farmyard fun with this fantastic colouring book. From hens and pigs to cows and horses, you can decorate these wobbly-eyed animals any way you like.
£4.06
Really Decent Books Playtime - Construction!
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£10.44
Really Decent Books Swap Around - Animals
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£9.49
Really Decent Books Little Boxes - Learning: Learning
£12.34
Really Decent Books Little Boxes - Big World: Big World
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£12.34
Bonnier Books Ltd Help With Homework: My First Pen Control
Book SynopsisMy First Pen Control develops dexterity and pen control, preparing learners for handwriting lessons.
£6.99
Chronicle Books Reveal Puzzle You Are My Baby
Book Synopsis Bunnies, owls, bears, and foxes create this Reveal Puzzle from Petit Collage. Animal toys are always a favorite with little ones, especially with their friendly faces and bright colours. These wooden animal puzzle pieces double as sweet character figures for free play. Little ones can easily grab onto the eight chunky wooden pieces to sort and match the parent-child pairs, developing fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, problem-solving, and colour and shape recognition. Made using FSC wood and packaged using 75% recycled material printed with vegetable inks. Suitable for 18 months+ Petit Collage combines a modern aesthetic with environmentally conscious manufacturing to create bold, thoughtful products to delight little ones. We strive to make our products beautiful and fun in equal measure.
£13.92
Cicada Books Wowee Zowee: A Flight of Imagination
Book SynopsisTaking a flight is always exciting, and this fun and quirky activity book is the perfect travel companion for your little one's journey! ''I think it’s time for a Wowee Zowee adventure – the perfect travel companion!'' -- The BookActivist Hop on board and visit a host of weird worlds and peculiar planets in this delightfully charming and very silly activity book for the young and the young at heart. Design some ski-wear for Frostonika, spot the differences in Crystal Castles and think up a menu for the beach bar on Lazy Isle! The only limits are your own imagination! Bold, fresh illustrations by Jurg Lindenberger, bring the activities to life. A timely reminder of the thrills of travel and exploration. Let your kids creativity run wild!
£8.54
Templar Publishing Sophie la girafe: Tummy Time: A fold-out playbook
Book SynopsisMake tummy time fun with the classic Sophie la girafe toy in this bright concertina book.Open out the pages to reveal a sturdy concertina scene, ideal for use during baby's daily tummy time. Time spent on their tummy every day can help baby build a strong neck, back and shoulder muscles and boost motor skills. High contrast artwork, featuring Sophie the giraffe and all her animal friends, is sure to appeal to young babies and capture their attention. Peekaboo holes and a shiny mirror will engage baby's senses, encouraging them to lift up their head to find their own reflection. Beautifully designed, this is the perfect gift for a baby shower or to welcome a little one into the world. Sophie la girafe has sold more than 50 million teether toys worldwide, and now the iconic toy from France turns 60. Celebrate with Sophie as she steps into the pages of a brand new series of baby books.
£6.99
Bonnier Books Ltd My First Sounds
£20.79
Zero to Ten At School
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£12.34
Zero to Ten Let's Play!
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£7.99
Jessica Kingsley Publishers Understanding Your One-Year-Old
Book SynopsisHow does the world look to a one-year-old? When your child doesn't have words to explain things to you, how can you begin to understand how she feels? How do you support and understand your very young child as his independence increases and he starts to become a toddler, beginning to learn to dress himself, share toys and play with other children? Acknowledging the crucial role of relationships and parenting, Sarah Gustavus Jones offers guidance and reassurance in this sensitive exploration of the issues central to your child's developing physical and emotional needs.Trade ReviewThey are a rich resource of balanced, sensitive and non-judgemental advice to help parents and professionals looking after children. The central subject is the mental and emotional development of children and their parents. And the style is intelligent and friendly, each book is divided into very easily digestible sections, with excellent (and often very funny) case studies scattered liberally throughout and a really detailed contents page for those "where did I see that bit about"moments... The books form a cohesive and continuous guide to almost everything I have ever wondered about bringing up my children. I learnt a lot. And a friend, mother of her first two-year-old, could not wait to get her hands on these when I described them. They are now going into our bathroom "reference library" for family and visitors to peruse and digest. -- 0-19 MagazineTable of ContentsIntroduction. 1. Brave New World. 2. The Value of Exploration. 3. Emerging Personality. 4. Having a Good Idea and Keeping It. 5. A Life of my Own. Conclusion: Looking forward with hope. Further Reading. Helpful Organisations. Index.
£15.80
Jessica Kingsley Publishers Understanding Your Three-Year-Old
Book SynopsisWhat changes when a young child begins to leave toddlerhood behind? How do you keep track of your child's good and bad experiences at nursery and kindergarten and support her through them? What is the best way to cope with temper tantrums, and why do they happen?Louise Emanuel presents practical tips and a great deal of emotional reassurance for both the first-time and the experienced parent. She offers helpful guidance on a range of topics, from managing sibling rivalry and ensuring everyone in the family gets a good night's sleep, to encouraging conversation and imaginative solitary and social play.Trade ReviewThey are a rich resource of balanced, sensitive and non-judgemental advice to help parents and professionals looking after children. The central subject is the mental and emotional development of children and their parents. And the style is intelligent and friendly. Each book is divided into very easily digestible sections, with excellent (and often very funny) case studies scattered liberally throughout and a really detailed contents page for those "where did I see that bit about"moments. The books form a cohesive and continuous guide to almost everything I have ever wondered about bringing up my children. I learnt a lot. And a friend, mother of her first two-year-old, could not wait to get her hands on these when I described them. They are now going into our bathroom "reference library" for family and visitors to peruse and digest. -- 0-19 MagazineTable of ContentsForeword. Acknowledgements. Introduction. 1. Understanding your child. 2. Family life. 3. A new baby in the family. 4. Coping with anger. 5. Working things out. 6. Off to nursery. Conclusion. References. Further reading. Helpful organizations. Index.
£15.80
Jessica Kingsley Publishers Understanding Your Two-Year-Old
Book SynopsisWhat makes children in their 'terrible twos' behave as they do? How can parents decide when their child is ready for day care, and manage their child's transition to a trusted child minder? Lisa Miller guides parents through their two-year-old's development, from how to deal with a 'bossy boots' to understanding the central importance of toys, and the development of language and nonverbal communicative skills. She describes ways in which parents can help a young child express or resolve difficult feelings or jealousy, come to accept and welcome a new-born sibling, and negotiate friendships.Trade ReviewThis book is a gently reassuring and readable publication in which the author, a consultant child and adolescent psychotherapists, describes the complexities involved in the physical and emotional development of the two-year-old child, and sensitively explores the frustrations and challenges these experiences bring to parents and their offspring. The author also infuses the reader with a feeling of acceptance and wonder at the attributes that this `very small person' is attaining during this stage of early years development... Managing difficult behaviour, including impulsiveness and inquisitiveness, is explained and an understanding of the childs perspective is expressed. Family stability and change, and the effects this may have on the child, are discussed with sincerity with a relaxed and knowledgeable writing style. I would recommend this book to anyone who has a child of this age or who has contact with young children at work or within the family. It offers interesting insight and understanding and is written in a positive respect for the individuals of the future. -- Community PractitionerThey are a rich resource of balanced, sensitive and non-judgemental advice to help parents and professionals looking after children... The central subject is the mental and emotional development of children and their parents. And the style is intelligent and friendly. Each book is divided into very easily digestible sections, with excellent (and often very funny) case studies scattered liberally throughout and a really detailed contents page for those "where did I see that bit about" moments... The books form a cohesive and continuous guide to almost everything I have ever wondered about bringing up my children. I learnt a lot. And a friend, mother of her first two-year-old, could not wait to get her hands on these when I described them. They are now going into our bathroom "reference library" for family and visitors to peruse and digest. -- 0-19 MagazineTable of ContentsIntroduction. 1. A Sense of Self. 2. Learning to Look After Yourself. 3. Relationships. 4. The Development of Body and Mind. 5. The Parents. Conclusion. Further Reading. Helpful Organizations. Index.
£15.80
Taylor & Francis Ltd Festivals
Book SynopsisFirst Published in 2006.Festivals provides an insight into various events that children may, or may not, have in common. It will enhance your understanding of a range of cultural events, provides a range of activities that have meaning for children, and encourages knowledge and understnading of life in a multi-cultural environment.Table of ContentsChapter 1 New Year; Chapter 2 Chinese New Year; Chapter 3 No Ruz; Chapter 4 Baisakhi (can be spelt Vaisakhi); Chapter 5 Oranges and Lemons Day; Chapter 6 Lent, Shrove Tuesday and Carnival; Chapter 7 Easter; Chapter 8 Passover or Pesach; Chapter 9 Hina Maturi or Japanese Dolls' Day; Chapter 10 Wesak; Chapter 11 Japanese Boys' Day or Children's Day; Chapter 12 Haile Selassie Day; Chapter 13 Harvest; Chapter 14 Divali; Chapter 15 Ramadan; Chapter 16 Thanksgiving; Chapter 17 Saint Nicholas, Santa Claus and Father Christmas; Chapter 18 Christmas; photocopiable Photocopiable materials;
£27.99
Maverick Arts Publishing The Bassetville Burglar: (Brown Chapter Reader)
Book SynopsisThere's been a burglary at the Bassetville Hotel! Emily and her two dogs, Marmutt and Pugson, are on the case but clues are tricky to find. The only lead they have is a lone tuft of ginger fur... that smells suspiciously like CAT! Is there a real cat burglar about? And, more importantly, can Emily and the dogs catch them?
£8.23
Little Tiger Press Group Roar: A Big-mouthed Book of Noises
Book SynopsisWho’s the loudest animal in this fiercely fun book of noises? With colourful, concentric finger holes on every page, this sounds book with an exciting rhyming text introduces toddlers to animal sounds and makes learning come alive!
£8.20
Jessica Kingsley Publishers Promoting Attachment With a Wiggle, Giggle, Hug
Book SynopsisPractical and easy to use, this resource is for practitioners working in early years settings to help children aged 0-2 to develop secure and positive attachments with their parent or carer.Designed to be flexible for one-to-one or group work, the resource features fun and engaging activities involving singing, movement and sensory activities in a structured but playful environment. It explains the significance of positive attachments in a child's early years, and equips practitioners with skills and techniques to help encourage bonding. It will be of particular interest to those working with parents needing additional support such as vulnerable and adoptive or foster families. The resource is accompanied by online materials - songs to sing along with, and film clips of signing to help parents and carers improve communication. This programme will help parents to become more attuned to the needs of their child, and aid the child's emotional, social and cognitive development. With additional guidance on how to run the programme as a group, this resource will be easy to use for any health, education or childcare practitioner in specialist and mainstream settings.Trade ReviewPromoting Attachment With a Wiggle, Giggle, Hug and Tickle helps carers learn how to tune into their babies physically and emotionally, supporting their ability to understand their needs better and to develop the kind of consistent, loving relationships that have long-lasting benefits for child, carer and ultimately our wider society. This book provides accessible information about attachment, physical development and sensory stimulation and why they are so fundamentally important in a baby's early life. -- Anne O'Connor, Principal Consultant, PRIMED FOR LIFE Training AssociatesA great resource which will help practitioners benefit parents/carers and their children - the theory explained will reinforce practitioners knowledge and the easy style in which it is written makes it an enjoyable process from start to practice. -- Jane Comeau, Early Years ProfessionalTable of ContentsAbout the authors. Acknowledgements. Introduction. 1. Attachment. 2. Communication. 3. Movement. 4. Sensory. 5. Play. 6. Child Development (0 - 2 years). 7. Supporting Carers. 8. Running the Group. Appendices.
£24.99
Letterland International A-Z Copymasters
Book SynopsisThis title contains 60 carefully structured photocopiable activity sheets featuring lower case a-z, long vowels, and capital and lower case pairs. The bold hollow letters are ready to finger trace, colour or use for 'rainbow writing'. Size is A4/8.3"x11.7" for 60 copymasters.
£28.79
Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand My First Board Book: Under the Sea
Book SynopsisWhat can you see Under the Sea? A ginormous whale (tohora) or a tiny scallop (tipa)? UNDER THE SEA is a fun and engaging adventure that is perfect for Kiwi kids!"Early concept boardbooks and picture books are essential as a way to both teach children language and begin their lifelong love of books." - The Sapling*** Love this book? Check out My First Board Book: My Body ***
£10.44
Buzzword UK The Pullpots: Road Trip: A short story in Panjabi
Book SynopsisRoad trips are always fun, especially when Baba Jee is driving. Jump on board and join The Pullpots along Baba Jee's favourite scenic route, the M6. The Vidya Reading Scheme is a children's levelled book series for Panjabi readers. Written in Gurmukhi, The Pullpots: Rasoi and The Pullpots: Road Trip are the first in the series, introducing children to a range of everyday words and sentences. These brightly designed and short delightful stories invite readers to explore the world of Gurmukhi Panjabi, creating confident readers along the way. The English transliteration at the back of the book allows non-panjabi readers to join in. These books are perfect for the classroom and at home. Knowledge of the Panjabi alphabet including vowels is essential.
£6.70
Cicada Books Limited Grandma's House of Rules
Book SynopsisThis is the story of a boy who loves his grandma, but can’t stand all her rules! She has rules for every room in the house – don’t jump on the bed, or play with the dolls, or leave the loo seat up, or play on the stairs…. But there is one rule that is more important than all the others. DON’T touch the big blue and white vase in the living room.When grandma pops out to the shops, the boy does his absolute best to follow the rules, but of course things go a little bit wrong. Like a terrible domino effect, one thing leads to another, until the big vase goes flying. CRASH! The boy tries to fix the vase but it comes out all wrong.When Grandma comes home, her horror swiftly turns to understanding when she sees how distraught her grandson is. She gives him the biggest hug she’s given him for a long long time. ‘You can break a vase’, she says, ‘but you could never break my heart. And anyway, I think I like the vase better this way!’This is a heart-warming tale about forgiving one’s mistakes, and about how some rules are not quite as important as they might seem. Gorgeous pencil illustrations bring the eccentric grandma and her pattern-filled house alive.
£11.39
Studio Anorak Ltd Anorak: Under the Sea: Volume 40
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£7.46
Boxer Books Limited One Black Cat and other numbers
Book SynopsisYoung and colourful concept book, introducing little ones to numbers, in Britta Teckentrup's distinctive style.
£8.50
Boxer Books Limited Teddy, Truck and other first words
Book SynopsisYoung and colourful concept book, introducing little ones to first words, in Britta Teckentrup's distinctive style.
£8.50
New Frontier Publishing Im a Polar Bear
Book SynopsisFind out which Christmas animals are hiding in this colourful interactive lift-the-flap children's board book with a surprise ending.
£7.99
New Frontier Publishing Who Am i? i'm a Puppy: 4
Book SynopsisFind out which pets are hiding in this colourful, interactive lift-the-flap children's board book with a surprise ending.
£7.99
Hungry Tomato Ltd What's That Colour
Book SynopsisA bright, colourful and engaging book, it's fun all the way. Fun and amazing illustrations of busy scenes makes learning your colours a breeze! There are lots of other exciting things to do too!
£9.49
New Frontier Publishing 123 Tea Party Jane Austens 250th anniversary edition
Book SynopsisCelebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday with this delightful book. Join Fox as he prepares a magnificent tea party for all his friends in this perfect first counting book.
£8.54
New Frontier Publishing The ABC of Musical Instruments Jane Austens 250th anniversary edition
Book SynopsisJoin these loveable animals as they play musical instruments in the perfect first alphabet book. Celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday with this delightful book.
£8.54
Hoop House Press The Kindness Seed: A story of hope, giving and community
£15.77
£18.74
