Early years: letters and words
Scholastic The Job of a Vet Set 4 Matched to Little Wandle
Book SynopsisPart of a brand new set of phonically decodable reading books perfectfor very early readers. These expertly levelled non-fictionbooks are engaging and perfectly match the new Letters & Sounds guidanceused in schools across the UK.
£5.62
Austin Macauley Publishers Cornerstone For Learning
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£21.24
Austin Macauley Publishers Indiana and Mister Bones the Skeleton
£12.59
Walker Books Ltd Chick and Brain Egg or Eyeball
Book SynopsisThe second book in the quirky and hilarious Chick and Brain series, from the Newbery Honor winning author-illustrator Cece Bell.An comic storybook for beginner readers that will have little ones in fits of giggles. Meet Chick and Brain. Chick likes to follow the rules. Brain might not be as smart as he looks. In Egg or Eyeball?, Chick and Brain have found a mysterious object. Chick says it''s an EGG. But Brain is sure it''s an EYEBALL! A graphic novel for very young children that is loaded with verbal and visual humour. Perfect for fans of Mo Willems' Elephant and Piggie series.
£7.59
Walker Books Ltd Babys First Encyclopedia
Book SynopsisIt''s soft! It''s warm! It''s cold! It''s in the air! Explore the familiar world in imaginative new ways in this stylish board book from the celebrated illustrator Ingela P. Arrhenius.What do a phone and a hammer have in common? Would it help if a fire engine, a trumpet and a crying baby joined the crowd? Noisy!With her trademark sense of whimsy and her bold, retro illustration, Ingela P. Arrhenius delights young children as well as design lovers, as she looks at the everyday world through imaginative common themes. Flowers, a new book and a freshly bathed baby all smell great, but a skunk, old fish bones and a baby in need of a change? Not so good! Whether up in the air, in the water or things to be found at Home Sweet Home, readers are invited to take a playful tour of the world around them to discover the way that things are alike, and how they are wonderfully unique.
£13.49
Scholastic Early Handwriting
Book SynopsisCompletely in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage, this earlyHandwriting book offers the perfect introduction to joined upwriting. Recaps how to form letters and introduces cursive writingwith lots of practice mixed with engaging, colourful illustrations. Also includes free animations online to consolidate what theyhave learned.
£6.23
Abrams The ABCs of Persian Food
Book SynopsisLearn all about Persian food and culture in this ABC book sure to feed young learners’ minds from author Sunny Sanaz Shokrae and illustrator Ly Ngo Heisig. From Anar to Zereshk, this boldly colored picture book proves that the way to anyone’s heart—and appreciation of a new culture—is through their stomach! The ABCs of Persian Food introduces a Persian dish for each letter of the alphabet, with the aim of teaching phonetics and conversational Persian to pre-readers. Examples of the dishes include: F is for Fesenjan, a slow-cooked chicken stew with toasted walnuts and pomegranate molasses; L is for Lavashak, a fruit leather snack Iranian kids love; and R is for Reshteh polo, a special rice and noodle dish served on the Spring Equinox. With graphic art sure to catch the eye of young readers as well as their caregivers, this picture book is a delightful new way to teach the alphabet. Nooshejaan!
£10.44
Usborne Publishing Ltd 199 Animals
Book SynopsisHolly Bathie (Author) Holly Bathie grew up in Devon, where she spent all her time reading. Until the age of seven she wanted to be an acrobat, a lollipop lady, a lawyer or a comedienne. Then she decided on the best job: creating Usborne books. She lives and works in Oxford.
£5.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Kew: Lift and Look Birds
Book SynopsisWho is that with the long tail? What is making that sound? Who is diving in the pond? Lift the flaps to see what the birds are doing. Some like to play tag, others hide acorns and another builds nests in the strangest of places. With colourful illustrations and simple and interactive text, this is the perfect introduction to birds for little ones. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is a world famous centre for botanical and mycological knowledge. With two inspiring gardens at Kew in London, and Wakehurst in Sussex, visitors are enchanted with the wonder of plant diversity. Over the past 250 years Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has made innumerable contributions to increasing the understanding of plants and fungi, with many benefits for humankind. Bloomsbury's Lift and Look board books have large cut-out flaps, specially designed for small hands. They also feature bright and beautiful illustrations and fun, engaging text, which children will adore. Available in a range of young children's favourite topics, including Bugs, Garden, School, Dinosaurs and Space.
£7.59
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc ABC for Me: ABC Yoga: Volume 1
Book SynopsisPairing simplified yoga poses with alphabetized animals and objects, ABC Yoga features colorful illustrations of children and animals practicing yoga along with playful rhymes to explain each movement.Crawl like a crocodile, stretch like a fox, and hop like a grasshopper, discovering basic yoga poses as you learn the alphabet. A fun family read, this interactive book is perfect for teaching toddlers their ABCs, as well as introducing them to familiar animals and basic, simplified yoga poses that promote health and well-being. Each letter of the alphabet is paired with an engaging illustration mimicking the various animals’ natural movements. Clever rhymes explain how toddlers (and their parents!) can copy the poses, each of which encourage movement, physical fitness, and mental health.The 26 yoga poses, one for each letter of the alphabet, are renamed for easy recognition, while an index at the end of the book identifies the correct name for each asana (yoga pose) for the adults. Among them: Armadillo (extended child’s pose) Butterfly (cobbler) Dog (downward facing dog) Whale (bridge) Yak (cow) The charming pictures and playful rhymes in ABC Yoga encourage children and their parents to get up and move, promoting physical activity, learning, and togetherness.The ABC for Me series presents a world of possibilities from A to Z and everything in between! For all little kids with big dreams, the endearing illustrations and mindful concepts in this series pair each letter of the alphabet with words that promote big dreams, inclusion, acceptance, healthy living, and other key concepts important to emotional well-being. Other books in this series include: ABC Baby Signs (2017) ABC Mindful Me (2018) ABC Earth-Friendly Me (2020) ABC The World & Me (2022)
£6.99
Rodale Press Inc. Mrs. Peanuckle's Vegetable Alphabet
Book SynopsisMrs. Peanuckle's Vegetable Alphabet introduces babies and toddlers to a colorful variety of vegetables, from asparagus to zucchini. Perfect to read aloud, this vegetable buffet will delight children and parents alike with its yummy vegetable facts and vibrant illustrations. Learning the ABCs has never been so delicious! Mrs. Peanuckle's Vegetable Alphabet is the first in a series of board books celebrating the joy of nature at home and in the backyard, from fresh fruits and vegetables to birds, bugs, flowers, and trees.Trade Review“These engaging volumes provide a good deal of information...entertaining geometrical illustrations” - The Horn Book
£7.59
Silver Dolphin Books Smithsonian Kids D Is for Dinosaur
£8.24
BAIZDON The Tower Bridge Cat ABC
Book SynopsisJoin Bella the Tower Bridge Cat and her friends on an ABC adventure as they introduce the letters of the alphabet. Each letter has its own beautiful illustration introducing children to the alphabet, with pictures all set on and around Tower Bridge. A single word for each letter makes this charming book engaging for toddlers and a fun alliterative sentence for each letter is both perfect for reading aloud and extends the books to early-readers.
£7.59
Bonnier Books Ltd Animal ABC: A Scots Alphabet
Book SynopsisJoin in the fun of learning with this vibrant introduction to the twenty-six letters of the alphabet that includes a menagerie of marvellous creatures and a collection of Scots sayings that are sure to inspire little bairns and big kids alike!Susan Rennie's endlessly entertaining scenarios featuring brave and fascinating animal friends are brought to life by Karen Sutherland's striking illustrations. Adults will delight in finding new phrases in Scots whilst kids will revel in sharing their new knowledge with others and returning to the colourful stories again and again.
£7.59
Nosy Crow Ltd 100 First Words: City
Book SynopsisSuper-stylish gift board book with BIG flaps to lift on every page!All toddlers will adore searching for the colourful characters behind the shaped flaps, then naming the animals, objects and people you might find in a city. Arranged by theme, with stunning artwork from homeware designer Edward Underwood, this beautiful book is a celebration of city life in all its vibrancy and diversity.A brilliant tool for building vocabulary and stimulating speech, this delightful title is also just a whole lot of FUN!Also available: 100 First Words
£11.69
Lonely Planet Global Limited Lonely Planet Kids First Words - Japanese
Book SynopsisPerfect for introducing very young children to the Japanese language, this colourful board book features 12 words to learn - from 'sun' and 'shoes' to 'beach' and 'bed'. Each word is accompanied by an illustration and pronunciation guide that make the vocabulary easy to learn. From Lonely Planet Kids, First Words Japanese is a great learning resource for families planning a trip or practicing a new language at home. Our dedicated First Words website features a free audio pronunciation guide where you can hear each word spoken out loud. Also available in a board format: First Words English First Words French First Words Spanish First Words Italian First Words Mandarin Don't miss our First Words collection for older readers, which feature 100 words with accompanying pronunciation guides and illustrations. First Words English First Words French First Words Spanish First Words Italian First Words Japanese First Words Mandarin About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!
£9.46
Gardners Personalisation First Words Isabelle
Book SynopsisHelp Isabelle learn his first words with this personalised board book. With personalisation on each page to capture the engagement of the child onevery spread.
£4.99
Gardners Personalisation First Words Isaac
Book SynopsisHelp Issac learn his first words with this personalised board book. Withpersonalisation on each page to capture the engagement of the child on everyspread.
£4.99
Gardners Personalisation Farm Daniel
Book SynopsisHelp Daniel learn his farm animals with this personalised board book. With personalisation on each page to capture the engagement of the child onevery spread.
£4.99
Gardners Personalisation Farm Elsie
Book SynopsisHelp Elsie learn his farm animals with this personalised board book. Withpersonalisation on each page to capture the engagement of the child on everyspread.
£4.99
Gardners Personalisation Farm Grace
Book SynopsisHelp Grace learn his farm animals with this personalised board book. Withpersonalisation on each page to capture the engagement of the child on everyspread.
£4.99
Gardners Personalisation Farm Isabelle
Book SynopsisHelp Isabelle learn his farm animals with this personalised board book. With personalisation on each page to capture the engagement of the child onevery spread.
£4.99
Usborne Publishing Ltd My First Words Garden
Book SynopsisBright, simple illustrations encourage babies to explore different garden scenes and learn new words. They will discover what is growing in the vegetable patch, play on outdoor toys, help water a garden and find out which animals live around trees and ponds.
£5.99
Gemini Books Group ABC of David Bowie
Book SynopsisCelebrate legends who changed the world by singing along to rhyming ABC lullabies.Join David Bowie on an alphabet journey from Brixton boy to Ziggy Stardust and global icon.A is for the album, Aladdin Sane, A ''70s legend of rock music fame.B is for Brixton, and Bromley, too, Childhood homes, where Bowie grew.C is for Costumes, iconic looks, Recorded forever, on-screen and in books.Young children will love this vibrantly illustrated first biography and so will Bowie fans of all ages!
£10.16
Post Wave Publishing UK Ltd Big Little
Book SynopsisA vibrant little red book, where artist Didier Cornille playfully transforms opposites empty to full, round to square into surprising visual delights, with hidden foldout pages.
£9.49
Sweet Cherry Publishing W to the Rescue An Interactive Alphablocks Storybook
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£7.59
Priddy Books Little Baby Learns: Words
Book SynopsisLittle Baby Learns: Words is the ideal early learning set for toddlers. With a board book and 12 shaped play pieces to use inside, it is a fun way to introduce young children to first words. Children can learn about food, toys, home, and the garden as they go through the book and find different objects. Each of the 12 play pieces matches an image on the page and fits securely into the die-cut spaces, but can also be used separately as flash cards. This book encourages fine motor skills and problem-solving, as well as teaching core vo-cabulary.
£8.99
Anness Publishing Pull the Tab: My First Words in French
Book SynopsisMes Premiers Mots en Francais. It's fun to learn French with this interactive book. Simply look at Rebecca Elliott's bright illustrations, read the English labels, and then pull the tab to reveal the same words in French. It includes subject areas such as my family (ma famille), the beach (la plage), the countryside (la campagne), food (de la nourriture) and the body (le corps). It concludes with a glossary of terms, plus notes about accents and masculine and feminine forms. Step into the fantastic world of French! Over 70 words and phrases are introduced in this lively introduction to the language, for children who can read independently or for grown-ups with pre-readers. The book covers a range of subjects that will be familiar to any child, such as home and parents, pets and wildlife, food and parts of the body. All the words are shown in English. Pull on the tab at the foot of each page and the French translation appears - so 'cheese' becomes 'du fromage' and the complete phrase 'this cheese is delicious' becomes 'ce fromage est delicieux'. Without even realizing it, young readers will increase their knowledge while having fun pulling the tabs and looking at the pictures.
£6.99
Anness Publishing Teddy Bear's Fun to Learn First 1000 Words
Book SynopsisThe first steps to learning are made simple and fun in this engaging picture-and-word book. Containing more than 1000 words, all of them illustrated with lively images by Susie Lacome. Words and pictures are arranged by topic, such as the kitchen, the garden, sports and games, numbers and opposites, which will immediately capture the interest. Without realizing it, young readers will enhance their language skills whilst having fun.
£7.59
Anness Publishing Let's Look & See: Alphabet
Book SynopsisThis soft-to-touch first book encourages babies and toddlers to talk, focus, and learn about letters of the alphabet and words that begin with them. The book has been designed for young children and grown-ups to enjoy together, with sturdy board pages and big, bold photographs throughout. Features: basic words complement lively images to encourage the development of early literacy skills; adults can point to and repeat the simple captions; each page is a delightful child's-eye view of the world, full of pictures of familiar and fun things - from apples to water melons, and from bright building bricks to a chunky toy truck; and, more exotic subjects include a hairy, horned yak and a black-and-white striped zebra, which are sure to intrigue and engage young readers. 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 the alphabet and learn new words. Each page focuses on a particular letter, starting with A and ending with Z.Every double-page spread shows the full range of letters at the bottom of the page, with the letters in question clearly highlighted in a tab, to aid learning. The bright design together with lively drawings of friendly animals and delicious-looking food make this a wonderful aid to learning that small children will want to look at time and time again.
£5.62
Anness Publishing Pull the Tab 100 Words: at School
Book SynopsisJoin Tim and Tina as they begin their first day at school. See if you can match all the listed words to the illustrations, which are shown separately and within each big picture scene. Spot the various shades of paint in the classroom. Count all the items in the cafeteria at lunchtime - from one container of juice to ten plates. Find the pictures that go with the underlined words and concepts at the swimming pool and during story time. It all adds up to an educational and entertaining day at school for Tim and Tina - and for youngsters everywhere!
£8.54
Award Publications My First Big Book of Words
Book SynopsisA colourful, thematic word book perfect for pre-schoolers as they start their learning journey, to build their knowledge of the world around them and their confidence in early concepts. Includes interactive questions and games to teach first words, and develop vocabulary and word recognition. This book is ideal for engaging children''s interest and making learning new words lots of fun.
£6.99
Magic Cat Publishing 365 First Words
Book SynopsisA companion title to An Interesting Word for Every Day of the Year, this title introduces first concepts including colours, numbers and shapes, as well as parts of the body, things that go, animals and the world around us. Compiled in consultation with a Harvard Professor of Early Learning and Development, this book will help your little ones develop their speaking, listening and observational skills as they learn to identify objects.
£11.69
b small publishing limited My Big English-French Picture Dictionary
Book SynopsisA comprehensive picture dictionary for young language learners. Here are over 700 useful words arranged into popular, everyday themes. Essential phrases and practical grammar tips accompany the young learner as they boost conversation skills and start speaking French … out loud! Each vocabulary word is clearly illustrated in full colour. A translation and simple pronunciation guide is given for each word. Alphabetical English-French and French-English word lists at the end of the book. The perfect book for giving children a confident start in French!
£11.69
b small publishing limited Los números - Numbers
Book SynopsisRead the Spanish word aloud then find that word in the charming illustrations on the opposite page. With an easy pronunciation guide to take the fear out of getting started, this is the perfect first words book to help you speak Spanish together at home. The matching game fits in with child developmental stages for babies and toddlers.
£6.99
b small publishing limited Los colores - Colours
Book SynopsisRead the Spanish word aloud then find that word in the charming illustrations on the opposite page. With an easy pronunciation guide to take the fear out of getting started, this is the perfect first words book to help you speak Spanish together at home. The matching game fits in with child developmental stages for babies and toddlers.
£6.99
iSeek Ltd Slide and Seek 100 Words
Book SynopsisThis book offers a great way to develop memory and language. Children can learn 100 new words in both English and Spanish using the sliders that reveal the Spanish word for each picture. Young readers are encouraged to look at and talk about what they see in the picture that accompanies each word. • Fun sliders reveal 100 hidden words • Bright colourful illustrations • Improves memory, language skills and dexterity
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers First Words Flashcards
Book SynopsisLevel: EYFSSubject: EnglishIntroduce young learners to first words with colourful pictures and words. These educational flashcards are a fun and easy way to help build confidence with reading at home.Includes: 31 word and picture cards 11 high frequency word cards 7 rhyming and nonsense word activity cards ideas for fun games to play with the cards helpful guidance for parents
£9.27
Scholastic The Superworm Sticker Book
Book SynopsisDiscover SUPERWORM with this fantastic new activity book based onthe bestselling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Packed with over 350 stickers, colouring-in pages, dot-to-dots, puzzles,spot the difference, mazes, simple word searches, there'splenty to keep little hands busy for hours.
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers SIT TIP PAT SET 1
Book Synopsis003cp003eBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.003c/p003e
£7.66
Spark 3 Letter Words Flash Kids Flash Cards
Book SynopsisOffers essential practice in key concepts such as multiplication, division, the alphabet, sights words and spelling. This title contains 86 cards in each package.
£8.39
Random House Children's Books The Boy Who Loved Words
Book SynopsisAfter helping a poet find just the perfect words for his latest work, Selig is excited about his new collection of words and so heads out to share them with everyone in town, in a celebration of the English language with full-color illustrations.
£14.39
Letterland International Phonics Touch & Trace Flashcards
Book SynopsisThis set of 31 textured cards features the Letterland alphabet in lowercase letters. One side shows the Letterland pictograms in full colour and the other features the plain letter shapes. The cards include instructions to help you to pronounce the letter sounds correctly, finger-trace the letter shapes correctly and build simple 3 letter words to read. Ideas for games are also included.
£9.71
Little Tiger Press Group Alfie and Bet's ABC: A pop-up alphabet book
Book Synopsis'Alfie and Bet are off on a quest To discover the letter they like the best. But Alfie and Bet can never agree – If Alfie says A, Bet will say B!' Alfie and Bet can’t decide which is their favourite letter of the alphabet! Join them on their journey through this colourful pop-up extravaganza and learn the letters of the alphabet along the way.
£10.44
Usborne Publishing Wipeclean Get Ready for School abc and 123
Book SynopsisJessica Greenwell (Author) Jessica Greenwell grew up in Wolverhampton then studied English at Leeds University. She joined Usborne in 2008 and has since written lots of wipe-clean, sticker, colouring and noisy books. She lives in Oxfordshire with her husband and three young children.Sam Taplin (Author) Sam Taplin grew up in a beautiful valley in Yorkshire, where he dreamed of being a writer, and after three years reading other people's books at university he started writing his own for Usborne. He's been doing it ever since. When he's not writing about lonely rabbits or inquisitive bears, he likes doing card tricks, writing songs and playing long games of chess by the fire.
£9.49
Letterland International Handwriting Practice Print Letters
Book SynopsisYoung children will get a good foundation ofhandwriting skills with this clearly illustratedactivity book.
£5.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Eric Carles Book of Many Things
Book SynopsisLearn over 200 words with The Very Hungry Caterpillar and friends! As your little one is learning to speak, introduce them to the colourful, iconic world of Eric Carle. From food and clothes to animals and feelings, this is the perfect way for little ones to learn the words they need to navigate their busy worlds. With the bright and beautiful artwork from Eric Carle and clear font, this book makes learning lots of fun! There is even a spread at the end so little readers can try to remember all the words they have read.
£13.49
Penguin Random House Children's UK Key Words Flash cards
Book SynopsisA flash card set to accompany the Key Words series, from Ladybird.The bestselling Key Words with Peter and Jane reading scheme has been used successfully by parents and teachers all over the world for more than 45 years. This flash card pack contains the 100 key words that make up 50 per cent of those we read, write and speak every day. It is ideal for building reading confidence and using alongside the Key Words with Peter and Jane reading books. Use the cards and the helpful parent guide included inside the pack to help your child recognize words, build sentences and play games.The Ladybird Key Words with Peter and Jane series:Play With Us; Reading with Sounds; Boys and Girls; Read and Write; Fun and Games; Mountain Adventure; The Carnival; Books are Exciting; Happy Holiday; Jump from the Sky; I Like to Write; We like to Help; The Big House; The Mystery on the Island; Adventure at the Castle; Sunny Days; Out in the Sun; More Sounds to Say; Le
£8.63
