Early years: first experiences
Child's Play International Ltd Hospital
Book SynopsisHow long will I be there? Will I stay the night? Who will look after me? Reading Hospital with your child is the perfect opportunity to talk about these questions, and many more! Young children’s lives are full of new experiences and these books help make them less scary. The simple conversational text and lively illustrations are carefully designed to encourage further dialogue between reader and child. Use these books as a starting point to talk to your child and help them to understand and prepare for these events, and to share any worries they may have.Trade ReviewFirst Time series “Each book addresses an issue relevant to preschoolers' lives. Children in the illustrations are shown engaging in new experiences, always smiling, while surrounded by loving adults and friends. The pleasant cartoon art features uncluttered, brightly colored scenes.” * School Library Journal *
£5.99
Child's Play International Ltd Shopping!
Book SynopsisWhat items do we need from the shops? Where shall we go to buy them? And who’s going to help? Helping with real tasks is a natural progression from pretend play, and is a crucial stage in a child’s development. Achieving a shared goal encourages a sense of responsibility, and develops many skills useful in later life. Simple conversational text and lively illustrations are carefully designed to encourage further dialogue between reader and child.
£5.99
Child's Play International Ltd School
Book SynopsisThere’s a FIRST TIME for everything! Young children’s lives are full of new experiences, and these books help make these enjoyable and rewarding. The simple conversational text and lively illustrations are carefully designed to encourage further dialogue between reader and child.
£5.99
Child's Play International Ltd Jump!
Book SynopsisLittle Movers Run, climb, crawl or jump – everybody loves to move! Fast or slow, up or down, alone or with our friends! Carol Thompson’s exquisite illustrations allow us to share and explore the struggles, achievements and sheer delight of children learning to manage and explore early movement challenges. These books are perfect aids to help build confidence and control. Ready? One, two, three...let’s move!
£5.99
Child's Play International Ltd Sun
Book SynopsisLet’s play out in the sun! There’s a wealth of sights, sounds, smells, tastes and textures to discover and enjoy! In this series of richly illustrated books, Carol Thompson celebrates the immediate and sensory response of children to the natural world – whatever the weather!
£5.99
Maverick Arts Publishing Wild Wilf: (Green Early Reader)
Book SynopsisWilf wants to live in the wild. He takes his bag, and his ted, and leaves. What will living in the wild be like?
£7.44
Penguin Random House Children's UK Alfie Wins A Prize
Book SynopsisAlfie's painting 'Motorbike Man' has been entered in the children's painting competition at the Harvest Fair. His friends have done paintings too, but when the winners are announced, not everyone is happy with their prize...Join Alfie on an exciting day at the fair as he comes up with a brilliant solution!Trade ReviewInspiring, lovingly drawn * The Sunday Times *[Alfie] seems drawn from life, as ever * The Children's Bookseller *The story has comedy and pathos . . . The illustrations are enchanting - cosy, warm and also very familiar * The School Librarian *For many children this is a very familiar world * Carousel *For toddlers just begining to discover the fascination of everyday life, Shirley Hughes's classic Alfie series is a must * Irish Sunday Independent *
£6.99
Award Publications Ltd Baby Sees: Christmas Faces
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£6.99
The Gresham Publishing Co. Ltd Sing!
Book SynopsisSing! We sing in the bath! The birds sing! We sing when we are bored. We all sing together happily. This small book is illustrated in lovely colours and explores singing, and how we can sing to learn and have fun. The First Steps series has 12 books. Each book is engagingly illustrated and explores pre-school early-learning topics.
£5.62
The Gresham Publishing Co. Ltd Look!
Book SynopsisLook! See people hurrying with suitcases. See the train and the guard. See the waves and the sea. See the big city buildings. See the birds up high. This small book encourages young children to look around them and to learn by observing. The First Steps series has 12 books. Each book is engagingly illustrated and explores pre-school early-learning topics.
£5.62
The Gresham Publishing Co. Ltd Sshh!
Sshh! The dog is barking - sshh! The baby is sleeping - sshh! We are making loud music - sshh! This small book for children encourages them to understand when they can be noisy - and when they need to be quiet. The First Steps series has 12 books. Each book is engagingly illustrated and explores pre-school early-learning topics.
£5.62
New Frontier Publishing Little Days Out: At the Shops
Book SynopsisDiscover all the different food you can find in the supermarket in this bright and colourful lift-the-flap children's board book. Perfect for reading aloud and developing early word recognition. Collect all the books in the First Days Out series.
£6.99
Conscious Dreams Publishing JoJo and the Adinkroes
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£9.99
ReadZone Books Limited My Busy Week
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£7.99
Make Believe Ideas Me and You Peek a Boo!
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£6.95
QED Publishing Rabbit
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£8.23
B Jain Publishers Pvt Ltd The Magic of Cleanliness
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£5.29
B Jain Publishers Pvt Ltd The Magic of Politeness
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£5.29
B Jain Publishers Pvt Ltd The Magic of Confidence
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£5.29
B Jain Publishers Pvt Ltd The Magic of Responsibility
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£5.29
B Jain Publishers Pvt Ltd Wisdom Tree 1
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£7.00
B Jain Publishers Pvt Ltd Wisdom Tree 2
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£7.00
B Jain Publishers Pvt Ltd Wisdom Tree 3
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£7.00
B Jain Publishers Pvt Ltd Wisdom Tree 4
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£7.77
B Jain Publishers Pvt Ltd Wisdom Tree 5
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£7.77
B Jain Publishers Pvt Ltd Wisdom Tree 6
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£7.77
B Jain Publishers Pvt Ltd Wisdom Tree 7
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£7.50
B Jain Publishers Pvt Ltd Wisdom Tree 8
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£7.50
B Jain Publishers Pvt Ltd Sorry
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£7.00
B Jain Publishers Pvt Ltd Thank You
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£7.00
Yoyo Books Tie My Shoes (Yes I Can)
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£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers The Octonauts and The Growing Goldfish
Book SynopsisHello Kitty meets Star Trek under the sea! Dive in for adventure in this exciting picture book, featuring global sensations The Octonauts! Enjoy the original books that inspired the hit animated TV series, broadcast around the world!
£8.51
Nancy Paulsen Books Negative Cat
Book SynopsisTwo-time Caldecott winner Sophie Blackall spins a winning tale about Max, a feline whose behavior doesn''t win any raves, except from the boy who believes in him and finds a way to turn a negative into a positive.When a boy is FINALLY allowed to get a cat, he has no doubts about which one to bring home from the shelter. But Max the cat isn’t quite what the family expected. He shuns the toy mouse, couldn’t care less about the hand-knitted sweater, and spends most of his time facing the wall. One by one, the family gives up on Max, but the boy loves his negative cat so much, he’ll do anything to keep him. Even the thing he dreads most: practicing his reading. Which, as it turns out, makes everything positive! Trade Review“Humorous, heartwarming.” —People Magazine“A must-read for anyone that loves cats, books, and reading.” —Brightly“[An] adorable and sweet picture book.” —Book Riot“Sometimes things aren’t what they seem at first. . . . Understated text brings a dry sense of humor to the child’s plight. . . . An author’s note describes the true event on which this story is based and offers readers ideas on how they can go read to animals. A humorous tale in which everyone gets what they want—even a negative cat!” —Kirkus Reviews“Max is, of course, adorable, and the discovery that reading to animals can benefit both the children who read and the animals who listen is the story’s hidden treasure.” —Publishers Weekly“[Blackall’s] illustrations, ‘created digitally and superimposed on the reverse side of vintage wallpaper salvaged from a falling-down house,’ have a charmingly old-school feel, deepened by the dull-toned color palette and design choices. A touching story that adds depth to the usual sweet humor of cat books.” —Booklist "A boy's new pet starts out as a problem and becomes the solution to another problem in Sophie Blackall's droll and commiserative picture book." —Shelf Awareness"This entertaining tale is a tribute to animal rescue shelters—and to literacy. . . . The many eye-catching details in Blackall’s fine-lined illustrations invite close inspection. . . . Blackall expertly captures body language and extracts a lot of humor from the surly cat, especially when comparing him to the animated pet-owner: we see the child attempt to connect (“I tell him all my best jokes. He doesn’t even smile”); the cat is shown with his back to readers, staring at the wall or rudely putting his tail in a stick of butter. As a result, it’s immensely rewarding to see the connection that occurs when the boy starts to read (and to enjoy it!) and Max crawls closer to cuddle. A positive and satisfying tale." —Horn Book"This readaloud is an excellent depiction of the drawbacks of cat ownership, from cleaning up unwanted messes to only receiving affection when it’s desired by the feline party, but its message that cats are still worth keeping around (and make particularly good reading buddies) is both sweet and helpful to would-be cat owners with certain expectations. The digital art has a vintage look." —The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
£13.29
Penguin Young Readers Group Llama Llama Gram and Grandpa
Book SynopsisIt’s an exciting day for Llama Llama; he’s going to visit Gram and Grandpa Llama and spend the night! His first night away from home….and from Mama. But he makes sure to pack everything he needs. And there are so many fun things to do with Gram and Grandpa. It’s not until he gets ready for bed that he realizes that he’s forgotten something important. Fuzzy Llama! Fortunately, Grandpa Llama has a wonderful solution and soon Llama Llama is having sweet dreams.
£10.01
Penguin Young Readers How to Get Your Octopus to School
Book SynopsisLearn how to get your octopus to school in this hilarious and endearing back-to-school story!Trade Review★"Scharnhorst’s second-person narrative slips readers into the perspective of the young girl sending her cunning, yet cuddly, octopus off to school. While the octopus’s game of hide-and-seek may extend a bit too long for grown-ups, young readers will hardly notice as they enjoy spotting the octopus hiding throughout Sinquett’s playful and brightly colored digital cartoon illustrations. Spoiler alert: The goodbye hug at the end of the story might draw a tear from grown-up readers getting ready to send children off to school. Back matter contains a list of “Ten (Mostly) True Facts About Octopuses,” for readers curious about the habits of octopuses highlighted throughout. VERDICT A charming, eight-armed hug of a story that won’t hide long on library shelves."--School Library Journal (starred review)"The matter-of-fact text will easily pull anyone into this alternate version of the world, where octopuses play with stuffed toys, draw at easels, and hug their humans goodbye. As a bonus, the book does not reference a specific school level, making it accessible for a wide range of young children. A list of octopus facts after the story will help caregivers distinguish between truth and fiction presented in the narrative. A charming back-to-school book for the nervous octopus in all of us." -- Kirkus reviews"Sinquett’s illustrations are neatly composed and highly detailed, showing off every stitch of a knit pattern, every vein on a leaf, and every speckle of glitter, while still maintaining a cartoonish, adorable look for the octopus and his burdened but doting pigtailed caretaker. The red-hued octopus’ outfits and choice of hiding spots make this a visual treat of a picture book as viewers get to look for the octopus on each page and giggle at his evasion tactics and stylish garb. The octopus serves as a sweet buffer for viewers who are shy about going to school themselves, and older siblings may benefit from a reminder to be patient with little ones who don’t know the drill just yet. An engaging list of embellished octopus facts is included at the end." --BCCB"It’s all-hands-on-deck when a pale-skinned child with long black pigtails tries to wrangle an octopus for his first day of school. Addressing readers in a second-person voice, Scharnhorst offers funny and endearingly patient point-by-point advice on a morning routine . . . All the while, Sinquett’s breezy digital art depicts a small, salmon-hued octopus humorously exhibiting arrayed behaviors both human (trying on outfits, sitting at the breakfast table) and cephalopod (camouflaging, inking). Arrival at the classroom, filled with octopus friends and a kind-faced teacher, sets the stage for a tender transition. “Ten (Mostly) True Facts About Octopuses” closes this sweetly humorous take on a familiar rite of passage." --Publishers Weekly
£15.19
Penguin USA Theo Thesaurus
Book SynopsisWhen a big vocabulary leads to big confusion, Theo TheSaurus learns that there are some things you can say without any words at all! This story is Fancy Nancy for dinosaur lovers.Theo TheSaurus is a little dino who loves words--the bigger the better! And he''s determined to share that love with his new classmates in his new school, no matter that they don''t understand him at first. But when a trip to the athenaeum (also known as the library) becomes a visit to the auditorium instead, and a suggestion to play conceal-and-search (or hide-and-seek) only earns him looks of confusion, Theo realizes that misinterpretations can actually just be plain confusing! It''s only when his newfound friends find a way to show they care that Theo learns that sometimes, there are things more important than words.In this sweet and funny book filled with bright art, a brand-new dino character, and a full glossary of big words at the end, readers have tons of fun--and learn so
£15.29
Penguin Young Readers Small Things Mended
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£15.19
Penguin Young Readers Mama in the Moon
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£15.19
DK Big Boys Use the Potty
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£7.99
Little Boo Publishing Bea Gives Up Her Dummy
£10.66
Little Boo Publishing Tell Me About Heaven Grandpa Rabbit A book to help children who have lost someone special
£10.66
St Martin's Press What the Road Said
Book Synopsis What the Road Said is the New York Times-bestselling comforting and uplifting picture book from bestselling poet and activist Cleo Wade. Which way do I go? That is your choice to make, said the Road.But what if I go the wrong way?The Road curved a little, almost as if it was giving me a hug, and said,Do not worry. Sometimes we go the wrong way on our way to the right way.It''s okay to be afraid or to sometimes wander down the wrong path. Bestselling poet and activist Cleo Wade''s What the Road Said features illustrations by Lucie de Moyencourt and encourages us to lead with kindness and curiosity, remembering that the most important thing we can do in life is to keep going.
£14.24
Kidkiddos Books Ltd. I Love My Dad: English Russian Bilingual Book
£16.59
Kidkiddos Books Ltd. Volim svoju mamu I Love My Mom (Latin Alphabet): Serbian English Bilingual Book
£16.59
Kidkiddos Books Ltd. Ti voglio bene, papà: I Love My Dad (Italian Edition)
£16.59
Kidkiddos Books Ltd. J'aime manger des fruits et des legumes: I Love to Eat Fruits and Vegetables (French Edition)
£16.59
Kidkiddos Books Ltd. I Love My Mom (English Hungarian Bilingual Book)
£16.59
Kidkiddos Books Ltd. I Love to Help (English Russian Bilingual Book)
£16.59
