Early years: first experiences
Penguin Random House Children's UK Roald Dahl On the First Day of Christmas
Book SynopsisOn the first day of Christmas a chiddler gave to me . . .. . . a simply enormous CROCODILE!Count down the twelve days of Christmas with this gloriumptious twist on the classic festive rhyme. From golden tickets to fantastic friends, this sturdy board book is the perfect way to introduce little learners to their first numbers at Christmas! Look out for more marvellous board books for titchy toddlers:Roald Dahl: WordsRoald Dahl: ShapesRoald Dahl: ColoursRoald Dahl: ABCRoald Dahl: 123Roald Dahl: OppositesRoald Dahl: Animal SoundsRoald Dahl: Lift-the-flap Hide and Seek
£6.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK If Youre Spooky and You Know It
Book SynopsisPress the sound button to sing along and hear the ghost shout ''BOO!''Sing along to the tune of If You''re Happy and You know It with this halloween sound book.This catchy sound book will have children clapping their claws and stamping their paws as they sing along and have fun pressing the sound button.The perfect halloween gift for little monsters everywhere!
£8.54
Random House USA Inc Hello World Backyard Bugs
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£999.99
Random House Children's Books Hello World Birds
Book SynopsisLearn from home and explore the world with these fun and easy board books!Hello, World! is a series designed to introduce first nonfiction concepts to babies and toddlers. Told in clear and easy terms (“Peck, peck, peck! This noisy woodpecker is looking for food inside a tree trunk”) and featuring bright, cheerful illustrations, Hello, World! makes learning fun for young children. And each sturdy page offers helpful prompts for engaging with your child. It’s a perfect way to bring science and nature into the busy world of a toddler, where learning never stops.Look for all the books in the Hello, World! series: • Solar System• Weather• Backyard Bugs• Birds• Dinosaurs• My Body• How Do Apples Grow?• Ocean Life• Moon Landing• Pets• Arctic Animals• Construction Site• Rainforest Animals
£7.59
Scholastic Monpoke Picture Book Pikachus First Friends PB
Book SynopsisMeet cute Pokémon in a whole new way! This original illustrated storybookis perfect for mums and dads who want to introduce theirlittle ones to the most beloved Pokémon of all time.
£8.54
Nosy Crow Ltd Bizzy Bear: Fun Park
Book SynopsisFive easy-to-use sliders, a rhyming story and lots to spot and say in this series of bright, interactive board books for toddlers!An engaging little story with loads of details to spot and chat about.This story needs YOU! By pushing, pulling and turning the mechanisms, little hands can move the story onto the next scene and bring the rhyming text to life! The high level of interaction builds confidence and engagement with books, which is a key stepping-stone to reading for toddlers. Illustrated by multi-award-winning Benji Davies, illustrator of The Storm Whale, and Grandad's Island Collect the whole series; other title available include: Bizzy Bear: Farmyard Fun, Bizzy Bear: Fire Rescue, Bizzy Bear: Breakdown Truck and lots, lots more!
£6.99
Nosy Crow Ltd Bizzy Bear: Nursery Time
Book SynopsisRobust, busy board books to entertain babies and toddlersFive easy-to-use sliders, a rhyming story and lots to spot and say in this series of bright, interactive board books for toddlers!This story needs YOU! By pushing, pulling and turning the mechanisms, little hands can move the story onto the next scene and bring the rhyming text to life! The high level of interaction builds confidence and engagement with books, which is a key stepping-stone to reading for toddlers. Illustrated by multi-award-winning Benji Davies, illustrator of The Storm Whale, and Grandad's Island Collect the whole series; other title available include: Bizzy Bear: Breakdown Truck, Bizzy Bear: Fire Rescue, Bizzy Bear: Racing Driver and lots, lots more!
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Green Eggs and Ham
Book SynopsisWhen Sam-I-am persits in pestering a grumpy grouch to eat a plate of green eggs and ham, perseverance wins the day, teaching us all that we cannot know what we like until we have tried it! The original Dr. Seuss classic that inspired the Netflix series.Trade ReviewPraise for Dr. Seuss: “[Dr. Seuss] has…instilled a lifelong love of books, learning and reading [in children]” The Telegraph “Dr. Seuss ignites a child’s imagination with his mischievous characters and zany verses” The Express “The magic of Dr. Seuss, with his hilarious rhymes, belongs on the family bookshelf” Sunday Times Magazine “The author… has filled many a childhood with unforgettable characters, stunning illustrations, and of course, glorious rhyme” The Guardian
£8.46
Simon & Schuster Dont Throw That Away
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£8.54
Workman Publishing My First Brain Quest First Words: Science Around
Book SynopsisFrom the rain in the sky to the grass at their feet, help your child understand the world around them with the guidance of this fun and exciting introduction to science!My First Brain Quest: First Words: Science Around Us introduces babies and toddlers to more than 100 STEM-related vocabulary words in their world—in the backyard, at the doctor's office, at the beach. Each scene features labeled illustrated objects as well as brief captions that help to introduce STEM concepts and help put into context, alongside questions that encourage conversation between reader and child. Children have fun naming, counting, and comparing.
£8.54
Simon Spotlight Daniel Goes to the Potty Daniel Tigers
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£8.54
Dorling Kindersley Ltd This Is How We Make Friends
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£7.44
Walker Books Ltd Let’s Get Ready for School
Book SynopsisStarting school can be a great adventure, but it can make you feel a bit nervous too. This is the perfect book to reassure any new school-starter.What will school be like? What will we do there? What if I miss Mummy? Do I have to go?Jane Porter answers all of these questions and more in this warm, witty and reassuring book for young children that explores everything they'll need to know before starting school. Marley, Maya, Theo, Akiko, Ella and Zakir are all getting ready to start school. Why not come along with them and see what it’s like? Illustrated with charming characters by Carolina Rabei, this is the perfect introduction to joining a new class.Trade Reviewa warm and accessible practical guide to help prepare children for their first day * The Bookseller *
£7.59
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Babys First Ramadan
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£6.83
Walker Books Ltd Maisys Surprise Birthday Party
Book SynopsisAn extra-special First Experiences book to celebrate 30 years of Maisy!Today is Maisy''s birthday, hip-hip-hooray! She dresses up in her favourite outfit and eats a yummy breakfast ... but there are no cards from any of her friends. Have they all forgotten about her birthday?Of course not! Her friends are throwing her a very special surprise party. Join the birthday mouse as she plays party games, eats a scrumptious feast, opens her cards and presents and makes a special wish as she blows out the candles on her cake!The perfect book for teaching little ones all about birthday traditions, from party games to blowing out candles, this is an extra-special addition to the bestselling First Experiences range, celebrating 30 years of Maisy!
£6.64
The Gresham Publishing Co. Ltd Hide!
Book SynopsisHide! The dog hides when it's time for his bath. We hide from mum's friends because we are shy. The tortoise has a shell so it can hide. Quick, hide! This small book explores the different ways we can hide objects and hide ourselves. The First Steps series has 12 books. Each book is engagingly illustrated and explores pre-school early-learning topics.
£5.62
Usborne Publishing Ltd Starting School Sticker Book
Book SynopsisFelicity has worked for Usborne for over 30 years and has written and edited hundreds of titles, from books on tractors to genetics, from Shakespeare to mental health, and plenty of sparkly unicorns. Felicity is an expert in making tricky topics friendly and accessible to young children and recently has been writing books that celebrate feelings, friendship, empathy, families, and diversity. When she's not writing or researching very specific details on dinosaurs, Felicity can be found tramping through fields and forests foraging for food or just curled up with a bag of Twiglets, a couple of cats and a crossword.Trade Review'Everything your tot could need for those first days at nursery or school' - Practical Parenting Magazine; 'A great way to introduce children to going to school, by finding stickers and then sticking them, featuring fun school activities and daily routines' - Angels and Urchins
£7.59
Penguin Putnam Inc Our Tree Named Steve
Book SynopsisDear Kids, A long time ago, when you were little, Mom and I took you to where we wanted to build a house. . . . I remember there was one tree, however, that the three of you couldnt stop staring at. . . . After the family spares him from the builders, Steve the tree quickly works his way into their lives. He holds their underwear when the dryer breaks down, hes there when Adam and Lindsay get their first crushes, and hes the centerpiece at their outdoor family parties. With a surprising lack of anthropomorphizing, this is a uniquely poignant celebration of fatherhood, families, love, and change.
£7.99
The Gresham Publishing Co. Ltd Smile!
Book SynopsisSmile when you need a little sunshine. Smile when you ask for something and remember to say 'please'. Smile to say thank you, that was very kind. This small colourful book has lovely illustrations and explores the idea of smiling and being polite to others. The First Steps series has 12 books. Each book is engagingly illustrated and explores pre-school early-learning topics.
£6.95
The Gresham Publishing Co. Ltd Listen!
Book SynopsisListen! Listen to the birds and trees! Listen in the park and in the street! Listen! What a lot there is to hear! This small book explores the idea of paying attention to our surroundings. 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 Well Done
Book SynopsisWell done! Try to get dressed alone - well done! Tidy your things away - well done! Help to make a cake- well done! This small book encourages children to do things alone or to help others. The First Steps series has 12 books. Each book is engagingly illustrated and explores pre-school early-learning topics.
£6.95
The Gresham Publishing Co. Ltd On the Move
Book SynopsisThis book shows in fun, colourful illustrations the many ways we move. Bright pictures and text explain the different methods we use to travel, and to transport goods and various things. In this book you will see people who walk, are pushed in a buggy, use a wheelchair, or use a car, and pictures of a bicycle, a racing car, a bus, tanker, lorry, tractor, roller skates, a van, a boat, a yacht, and a hot air balloon. The Tarantula Early Learners series takes simple and essential topics and makes them easy, and fun to learn. There are 12 books in the series. Their colourful illustrations and friendly style - with titles such as 1 2 3, A B C, and Time make them perfect pre-school books. These books have appealing pictures and are suitable for reading aloud, again and again.
£7.76
B Jain Publishers Pvt Ltd Please
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£7.00
B Jain Publishers Pvt Ltd Fruits & Vegetables
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£7.77
Penguin Putnam Inc Tomorrow I'll Be Brave
Book SynopsisTomorrow I’ll be all the things I tried to be today: Adventurous, Strong, Smart, Curious, Creative, Confident, & Brave. And if I wasn’t one of them, I know that it’s OK. Turn the pages through a world filled with positive and beautifully hand-lettered words of widsom, inspiration, and motivation. As this book reminds readers, tomorrow is another day, full of endless opportunities - all you have to do is decide to make the day yours. This smaller board book edition of the New York Times best-selling picture book is perfect for tiny hands, and brings the inspirational message to the youngest readers.
£10.00
Pan Macmillan Mouse's Big Day
Book SynopsisMouse’s Big Day is a warm and funny story about friendship, that’s perfect for any child who is starting school or nursery.It’s Mouse’s first day at school and she’s feeling a little nervous . . . in fact, she doesn’t want to go at all. Luckily, there’s a class full of new friends waiting for her and lots of fun to be had at Twit Twoo School. Can Mouse find the confidence to join in with her classmates and learn just how brilliant school can be? Join Mouse, Frog, Rabbit, Mole, Owl and their teacher, Miss Hoot, at their fun-filled treetop school. With a cast of adorable animal characters and bright, bold, distinctive illustrations from the award-winning Lydia Monks, illustrator of the bestselling What the Ladybird Heard series, the Twit Twoo School series is sure to delight young children.Twit Twoo School: warm and witty stories, perfect for every preschooler. Share more exciting school adventures in Frog Hops Off! and Rabbit Races Ahead!Trade ReviewLittle Mouse has started school and she is very nervous... Lydia Monks perfectly captures the mix of feelings. Great summer reading for Reception newbies in September. * Angels & Urchins *A warm and funny story about friendship, and the perfect picture book to offer encouragement to any child who is starting school or nursery. * Lancashire Evening Post *A sweet story about Mouse's first day at Treetop School. The colours and characters zing off the page in Monks' gorgeously bright, cheerful style. * The Bookseller *
£7.59
The Gresham Publishing Co. Ltd Susie and Sam Go to the Museum
Book SynopsisThe Susie & Sam series is a charming collection of illustrated stories about the new events and first experiences that most young children will encounter in everyday life. In Susie & Sam Go to the Museum the twins go the museum with their mum and dad. Sam is worried the museum will be boring. When the family get there, Susie and Sam love the dinosaurs, and animals, costumes, model steam engines, vases from ancient Rome and mummies from Egypt. They also look at some musical instruments. The story is presented in a helpful, positive and reassuring way with bright, fun pictures. This book is also available in the 12-book shrinkwrapped set.
£6.95
The Gresham Publishing Co. Ltd Jump!
Book SynopsisJump! A kangeroo jumps and so does a frog! You can jump over a puddle, or jump on a trampoline, or jump into the pool! Just bend your knees and jump! This small book explores the idea of how things jump - including us. 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 Oops!
Book SynopsisOops! Fell over! Oops, as the tower of building bricks fell down! Oops! Spilled some water. Oops! Never mind! This 32 page book explores the idea that things don't always go to plan, but teaches a young child not to worry too much about little mishaps. 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 Stop!
Book SynopsisStop! Stop when you reach the road. Stop when you've eaten enough. Stop spinning when you get dizzy. Stop! This small book explores the idea of how and when we should stop, with a little help. The First Steps series has 12 books. Each book is engagingly illustrated and explores pre-school early-learning topics.
£6.95
Holiday House Inc Do You Remember
Book SynopsisFrom the multiple award-winning creator of Small in the City and the illustrator of I Talk Like a River comes a fresh and moving look at memories, filtered through the mind of a child.Winner of the Boston Globe-Horn Book Picture Book AwardTucked in bed at a new apartment, a boy and his mother trade favorite memories. Some are idyllic, like a picnic with Dad, but others are more surprising: a fall from a bike into soft piled hay, the smell of an old oil lamp when a rainstorm blew the power out.Now it’s just the two of them, and the house where all those memories happened is far away. But maybe someday, this will be a favorite memory, too: happy and sad, an end and a beginning intertwined.In a series of warm and wistful vignettes, as achingly fleeting as childhood memories always become, Sydney Smith takes us into the mind of a young person processing a bevy of complex emotions during a major life change. Do You Remember?
£15.19
HarperCollins Publishers Bears Dont Cry The heartwarming and beautifully
Book SynopsisThe beautiful sequel to Bears Don't Read! from renowned author/illustrator, Emma Chichester Clark, creator of Blue Kangaroo.The crowd went quiet. Then somebody whispered, Bears don't cry, do they?George is no ordinary bear. He lives with a little girl called Clementine and her mother, who have taught him to read!One day, when George finishes his book early and knows it will be a long time before Clementine and her mother return home, he decides to go the library by himself. At first it's exciting to stroll along the sunny street. But poor George's trip soon ends in disaster and, to make things worse, his library book is ruined. Can anyone help George to feel better when his feelings are hurt?A heart-warming, feel-good story about friendship, with a powerful and highly relevant message that even big bears can cry.Trade ReviewPraise for Come to School Too, Blue Kangaroo!:‘[One of] the best books to deal with your child’s pre-school nerves’ Telegraph Praise for Alice in Wonderland: “This is a real Alice for the present day, but nonetheless one it is easy to image living the extraordinary adventure Lewis Carroll wrote for her” Quentin Blake Praise for Melrose and Croc:'Full of bright detail, this is a picture book young readers could well dream about as being the next best thing to entering its pages' Independent
£999.99
Dorling Kindersley Ltd 100 First Things to Know
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£999.99
Quarto Publishing PLC Seaside
Book Synopsis Shell, wave, starfish, crab, ball, bucket, spade, hat… introduce your little ones to the words they'll encounter all around them at the seaside.The Seaside in 100 words introduces a range of different scenes and objects. With bold colours and a silky-feel cover that add visual and tactile interest, this fun book inspires a deeper knowledge of the world, introduces language skills and supports emotional intelligence. From things to take to the beach – hat, beach ball, sun cream, towell, spade – to foods we might eat – sandwiches, lolly, apple, banana, ice cream – to creatures we might see – turtle, octopus, whale, seagull, dolphin, fish, seahorse – this title covers all the words which young children might encounter at the beach. As Trade Review“A guide to the seaside for the very young, exploring words such as wave, starfish, crab and ball. Part of the My World in 100 Words series.” * The Bookseller *
£6.99
Quarto Publishing PLC Explore the Planets
Book SynopsisEvie and her pet dog, Juno, use their senses to explore the planets in this bright, layered board book which teaches kids all about the solar system! In this charming and innovative layered board book, Evie and her pet dog Juno visit all the planets, one by one, and tell readers what they found there. Watch them skateboard on bumpy Mercury, do a spot of hoovering on dusty Mars and hula-hoop round Saturn!Humorous text and bold, quirky illustrations introduce each of the eight colourful planets. Curved and layered board pages increase in size as you move through the book, developing a child’s hand-eye coordination as they turn the pages. The final spread shows all of the planets together in order from the sun. Quirky facts coupled with engaging artwork boost pre-schoolers’ imagination and spark an interest in the world around them. This bright, layered board book pro
£8.54
Gill Take Five
Book SynopsisFollowing the success of his first picture book, The Magic Moment, musician and mindfulness expert Niall Breslin (Bressie) is back with another important life lesson for young children, beautifully brought to life by illustrator Sheena Dempsey.When Freddie sees all the presents his friend Ben gets for his birthday, he feels a bit sad Nana teaches Freddie how to be thankful for everything he has together they count all the wonderful things in their lives. This gratitude trick is a helpful technique for dealing with the uncomfortable and often confusing feelings of jealousy that children inevitably encounter.Praise for Take Five:Take Five explores the difficult feeling of jealousy, in a sweet story that teaches the value of being grateful for what one has.' Sunday IndependentA genuinely useful book for anxious children.' Irish IndependentPraise for The Magic Moment:The sort of book that could be genuinely helpful to an anxious child.' The Irish TimesTeaches children a really simple and effective mindfulness technique for managing big feelings.' Dr Malie CoyneA book with an important message.' Irish Independent
£8.54
Pan Macmillan Amazing Machines First Concepts Sounds
Book SynopsisWhat goes 'VROOM,' 'BEEP' and 'SCREECH'?For fans of the bestselling Amazing Machines series, this is a perfect way for young children to learn all about sounds in a colourful, engaging way, with their favourite machines!
£6.23
Scholastic US You Are Loved
Book SynopsisFrom Down syndrome advocate and viral sensation Sofia Sanchez comes this beautiful and inclusive picture book about all the different ways to make a family.Families come in many different shapes and forms -- but they all teach you how to be strong and show you how loved you are.Alongside a sweet and simple narrative, the warm illustrations tell their own story. Beginning with Sofia Sanchez's adopted family, readers will meet families with two moms and two dads, families with single parents, and kids raised by grandparents, guardians, or older siblings. Big families, small families, extended families, blended families, and mixed race families -- including parents with their own differences that make them unique, too.This heartwarming companion book to 2021's You Are Enough highlights the important message that families aren't just the people you live with. They include the people in your school, your community, and the people you choose who love you
£11.69
Capstone Global Library Ltd Haircut for Lion
Book SynopsisLittle Lion needs a haircut! Follow along as he and his dad go to the barber shop in this lighthearted board book - a must-read for toddlers.
£6.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd Maybe When Im Bigger
Book SynopsisWhen Janey gets tired of hearing that she is not big enough to do the fun stuff, she decides that she is not big enough to do the boring stuff either. No high dive? No chores. No roller coaster? No bedtime. But Janey''s plan backfires when it''s time for the first day of pre-school. Janey quickly learns being a big girl means making big-girl decisions, no matter what.
£6.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Topsy and Tim Play Football
Book SynopsisTopsy and Tim are always finding fun adventures in the real world, and this story is reassuring for young children having first experiences of their own. Topsy and Tim join the local football club. Along with their friends, they practice their skills, including dribbling a ball around cones. Then they play a proper game. It''s so much fun that Topsy and Tim want to play football every day! Children who are starting to be interested in football will love to read about all the details of the club.
£5.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Topsy and Tim Have Itchy Heads
Book SynopsisTopsy and Tim find fun and adventure in the real world. Their engaging stories are reassuring for young children having first experiences of their own. In Topsy and Tim Have Itchy Heads, the twins catch head lice at school! Mummy isn''t too pleased at first but soon she finds a good way of getting rid of the itchy problem!A trusted and well-loved pair who can help guide parents and children through ''first experiences'', Topsy and Tim books have been beautifully updated with contemporary artwork. Topsy and Tim remain instantly recognisable to parents while in a fresh style that will appeal to a new generation of fans. These wonderful books deserve a place on every child''s bookshelves.
£5.99
Abrams I Can Do It Myself
Book SynopsisChildren and parents alike will delight in this joyous declaration of toddler independence. This book celebrates the feats of growing out of babyhood and starting to embrace the world on your own terms. Whether it's being tall enough to reach a high shelf or brave enough to splash in the waves, Krensky and Gillingham address the small victories that come with growing just a little bit older. Energentic text and retro-fresh illustrations celebrate this important developmental stage with charm and relevance. Note: illustrations are in the style of vintage screen prints, with imperfect variations in color and texture. Praise for I Can Do It Myself Short and satisfying, these 'empowering celebrations' of burgeoning independence will encourage small children to see how far they've already come. The Wall Street Journal Krensky celebrates the increasing independence of toddlers and their pride of accomplishment. The Horn Book Awards The Canadian Children's Book Centre's Best Books for Kids & Trade ReviewShort and satisfying, these 'empowering celebrations' of burgeoning independence will encourage small children to see how far they've already come. * Wall Street Journal *Krensky celebrates the increasing independence of toddlers and their pride of accomplishment. * The Horn Book *
£10.88
Hachette Children's Group Our Special World Keeping Safe
Book SynopsisThis book simply sets out some guidelines for young children for how to keep safe without stopping the fun! It explores topics such as crossing the road, water, bike riding, bullying and stranger danger. Our Special World is a series of books offering a simple text and photographs that help young children learn about the world around them. The books seek to show the diverse nature of the world with lots of photographs of children with a disability and from different ethnic backgrounds. Each book includes questions to promote speaking and listening skills. They are perfect for early years learning.Table of Contents 1: People who keep you safe 1: Where you live 1: Crossing the road 1: At the playground 1: On your bike and scooter 1: By water 1: Night-time safety 1: Friends and bullies 1: Strangers 1: Trust your feelings 1: Word bank 1: Index
£8.59
1517 Media When Things Are Hard, Remember
Book SynopsisOn days when your faith is shaken, remember...A seed falls to the ground. A child moves away from home. Can life bloom in a new place?With gentle storytelling and poetic language, Joanna Rowland explores what it means to have hope--hope that things will get better, hope that you are cared for even when things are hard, and hope that new growth is waiting to burst forth, just around the corner.
£9.49
Kidkiddos Books Ltd. I Love to Tell the Truth Ich sage gern die
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£12.34
Kidkiddos Books Ltd. I Love to Brush My Teeth (English Russian
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£12.99
Kidkiddos Books Ltd. A me piace dire la verità: I Love to Tell the
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£999.99
