Early years: letters and words
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Thesaurus Has a Secret
Book SynopsisFrom author-illustrator Anya Glazer comes a humorous picture book for dinosaur fans and word lovers of all ages. Thesaurus is an ordinary dinosaur.Trade Review“Salutary messages about the pleasures of words and reading (and reading aloud), the art is festooned with appropriate or playfully altered classics.” — Kirkus Reviews "In this sweet tale of an anthropomorphized dinosaur, Thesaurus lives up to his name and then some. A charming picture book for young readers, especially dinosaur lovers, about the joy of sharing a good book." — School Library Journal
£12.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc From the World of Goodnight Moon 100 First Words
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£11.90
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Never Forget Eleanor
Book SynopsisThis poignant story from New York Times bestselling author Jason June and #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Loren Long reminds us of the life-changing power of words and the ways we remember the ones we love who''ve been affected by Alzheimer''s or dementia. Perfect for fans of Drawn Together and The Rough Patch. Elijah loves spending time with his grandma Eleanor. She knows all the best words to answer tricky crossword puzzles and to tell the most beautiful stories to her family and friends.Everyone calls her “Never Forget Eleanor” because she remembers every word she reads and person she meets. Lately though, Elijah has started to notice Grandma Eleanor forgetting little things.So when Grandma Eleanor doesn’t show up for her Saturday story session, Elijah will need to find a way to use her favorite words and become the storyteller himself to bring her home.Trade Review"This day-to-day celebration of a loving relationship brings both characters vividly to life. Long's tender gouache-and-colored pencil illustrations carry the story. . . the expressive features are endearing. From Elijah shyly peeking out from behind a newspaper to Grandma's heart-rending puzzled reactions, the images evoke honest emotions. . . A tender tribute to the heart." — Kirkus Reviews "Calm, measured text from June (the Mermicorn Island series) offers compassion and holds space for the protagonist's grief, while velvety textured gouache and colored pencil vignettes by Long (Someone Builds the Dream) depict a small, animal-populated town where doe-eyed Eleanor is valued and supported by everyone from her family to the local rhino chef and tiger barber. There's a quiet sincerity at work throughout, and readers should find that it encircles them as well." — Publishers Weekly This sweet and sensitive story will hold particular resonance for children and families with elderly relatives in their lives. — School Library Journal The author notes that memory loss can affect people in different ways but that reminders such as these are helpful to some. The gouache-and-colored-pencil illustrations are gently serious, not too lighthearted but appropriate to the audience by not being too sad or scary, either. Eventually Grandma Eleanor passes away, though Elijah carries on her tradition by telling her special stories himself. — Booklist
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Storytellers Rule
Book SynopsisFrom the author-illustrator of Lucky, Christy Mandin, comes a humorous and charming picture book starring a group of exuberant writing supplies who help a young girl experiencing a creative block to finish her perfect story.Trade ReviewPositive message and great read-aloud potential with advice that will resonate with both writing-phobic kids and their adults. Recommended for all collections. — School Library Journal
£12.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Biscuits Big Word Book in English and Spanish All
Book SynopsisLearn to read simple words in both Spanish and English with Biscuit, everyone’s favorite little yellow puppy, in this bilingual word book for new readers.
£13.38
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Biscuits Big Word Book in English and Spanish
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£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers Inc LaughOutLoud Belly Laughs A My First LOL Book
Book SynopsisThe #1 bestselling Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids series now brings the giggles for baby’s very first belly laughs with this beautifully illustrated, hilariously funny board book!Rob Elliott’s Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids series has sold more than 5 million copies! Now his fun-for-the-whole-family collection has been perfectly adapted for the youngest readers.The board book format creates perfect comedic format for little ones! With each joke is a hilarious drawing to match the punchline, making the book visually fun and perfect for non-readers.With nearly a dozen delightful puns from laugh-master Rob Elliott, you’ll giggle along with your little one at this collection of heartwarming jokes, with colorful, kid-friendly illustrations by Zoe Waring.The Laugh-Out-Loud books are a household name, and now everyone can join in the fun! The new board book line includes everything readers love about the LOL brand, along with fun, colorful drawings to make the jokes even more fun for little ones.
£8.68
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Oink Im a Pig An Interactive Mask Board Book with
Book SynopsisLook through the eyeholes to become your favorite farm animal! Hold the book up to your face and look through the die cut eyeholes to transform into a rooster, cow, chicken, horse, dog, pig, and farmer. Little animal lovers can mimic the sounds and let their imaginations run wild as they try out different animal behaviors.Trade Review“Oink! I’m a Pig and Roar! I’m a Dinosaur combine storytime and playtime…The chunky, durable pages will easily hold up to rough play…With their unique formats, cute illustrations, and catchy text, Oink! I’m a Pig and Roar! I’m a Dinosaur are both wonderful additions to little readers’ bookshelves.” — Ohioana Quarterly
£8.76
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Harolds ABC
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£7.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Jambo Means Hello
Book SynopsisA companion to the Caldecott Honor Book Moja Means One: Swahili Counting Book Jambo Means Hello introduces children to the Swahili alphabet with helpful pronunciation keys, while presenting East African culture and lifestyles through an easy-to-understand narrative and vivid illustrations. A Caldecott Honor Book* “A lyrical song of Swahili life.”—School Library Journal, starred review
£9.41
Penguin Books Ltd A My Name Is Alice
Book SynopsisA variety of animals parade by in this familiar jumprope alphabet song.The antics never quite quit as a parade of animals sell their wares in this wildly illustrated version of the familiar alphabet ditty and ball-bouncing game. Young readers will delight in meeting such characters as Barbara, the bear with balloons for sale in Brazil; New York Ned, the newt who owns a noodle emporium, and finally the zipper-selling Zambian zebra and zebu, Zelda and Zach.Trade Review"Silly husband-and-wife teams and their parade of possessions star in a rollicking alphabet book."--Publishers Weekly
£8.54
Penguin Random House Australia The Letters Are Lost A Picture Book About the
Book SynopsisOnce upon a time, all the letters of the alphabet were together. But now they're lost! One showed up in the Bath. There was one under a Hat, another one on a Quilt, and even one in the Sandbox. Where are the rest? Readers will delight in finding out in this vibrant, charming introduction to the alphabet.
£7.99
Penguin Putnam Inc ABC I Like Me
Book SynopsisNancy Carlson''s cheerful pig is back in this vibrant ABC companion book to the best-selling I Like Me!--and she''s brought along a few friends to join her. The letters of the alphabet are illustrated with brightly-colored, action-packed pictures and are accompanied by read-along text. Introduce children to the alphabet and reinforce positive self-esteem with the lovable characters of ABC I Like Me!.
£7.99
Penguin Young Readers Group G is for Goat
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£7.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Naughty Little Monkeys
Book SynopsisWhat happens when you leave twenty-six little monkeys home alone? Lots of monkey business, that’s what! The charming chimps in this book, with names and misbehaviors to match each letter of the alphabet, cause all kinds of trouble when Mom and Dad go out. Jim Aylesworth’s rollicking rhyming text and Henry Cole’s irresistibly mischievous monkeys teach thealphabet with unmatched exuberance, from Andy . . . all the way to Zelda!
£7.59
Penguin Putnam Inc Maxs ABC
Book SynopsisLearn the alphabet Max and Ruby style!Everybody''s favorite bunnies, Max and Ruby, are back, starring in their very own ABC concept book. Max''s ants have escaped from their farm, and now they''re searching for food. The ants start with Max''s sandwich, and soon they''re everywhere! Fortunately, Ruby comes to the rescue. Max''s ABC teaches the alphabet by featuring a different letter on each page, large and colorful so they''re easy to spot.
£8.54
Penguin Putnam Inc What Pete Ate from A to Z
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£9.49
Harcourt Children's Books Where do Frogs Come From Level 2 Green Light
Book SynopsisDescribes how frogs hatch from eggs as tadpoles and gradually develop into adult frogs.
£6.47
Harcourt Brace International Eating the Alphabet Fruits Vegetables from A to
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£16.99
Zondervan P Is for Pumpkin
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£10.69
Zondervan The Beginners Bible Learn Your Numbers
Book SynopsisThe Beginner’s Bible Learn Your Numbers offers early readers (and early writers) a fun, interactive way to learn how to recognize their numbers and how to write their numbers. The Beginner''s Bible has been a trusted illustrated Bible with young children and their parents for over 30 years.Children ages 3-7 will enjoy: The fun, cartoon-style illustrations–lions and wise men and pigs, oh my! The chunky, easy-to-hold dry-erase pen, included with the book Traceable numbers to build confidence Parents will enjoy: The easy-to-read, biblical concepts The easy-to-clean, board book pages The easy-to-pack, small, light-weight size The Beginner''s Bible Learn Your Numbers is perfect for: Birthdays, Easter baskets, Children''s Baptism and holiday gifting Road trips, boredom busters, and activity time Home school and Children&rsq
£11.89
Zondervan The Beginners Bible First 100 Animal Words
Book SynopsisAre you looking for a fun way to teach your toddler about animals? Early readers will learn their first animal words set within classic Bible stories with The Beginner’s Bible First 100 Animal Words.Presenting child-friendly illustrations, this beautifully illustrated board book offers: Emerging readers ages 0-4 an opportunity to learn words from beloved Bible stories A sturdy format that is perfect for toddlers’ little hands Engaging 3D art with plenty of details to hold a young child’s attention The Beginner’s Bible First 100 Animals Words is great for: Birthdays, Easter baskets, Children''s Baptism and holiday gifting Road trips, boredom busters, and activity time Home school and Children’s Ministry (Sunday school) use The Beginner''s Bible has been a favorite illustrated Bible with young children and their parents since its release in 1989 Trade ReviewThe Beginner's Bible First 100 Animal Words, with its child-friendly illustrations, is a beautifully illustrated board book that offers: Emerging readers ages 0-4 an opportunity to learn words from beloved Bible stories; a sturdy format that is perfect for toddlers' little hands; engaging 3D art with plenty of details to hold a young child's attention. The Beginner's Bible First 100 Animals Words is great for birthdays, Easter baskets, children's baptism and holiday gifting; road trips, boredom busters, and activity time; home school and children's ministry (Sunday school) use. While very highly recommended for family, church, and community library board book collections for young children, it should be noted that this title is also readily available in a digital book format (Kindle). * Midwest Book Review *
£12.79
St Martin's Press WipeClean Activity Flash Cards Letters
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£11.92
Priddy Books Us ABC Touch Feel B is for Bear
Book SynopsisThis Roger Priddy alphabet board book, B is for Bear, is perfect for babies and toddlers. With touch and feel pages, fun photographs, and cute rhymes for babies and parents to enjoy together, this brilliant book of first words is sure to become a family favorite. Each colorful page will stimulate your child''s senses and encourage their imagination from Apple to Zebra!
£12.30
Priddy Books Us Bright Baby Touch Feel Words Bright Baby Touch
Book SynopsisThis first learning book is an ideal introduction to words for your baby or toddler, Roger Priddy''s Bright Baby Touch & Feel Words.Bold colors and photographyEach spread features patches which are exciting to touch and feel.An excellent way to acquaint young minds with learning first concepts and building vocabulary skills.With clear photography, bright colors, and simple text labels, Bright Baby board books help babies and toddlers to develop and build early vocabulary through the introduction of first words and pictures.
£7.94
Priddy Books Us Words Hello Baby
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£999.99
Priddy Books Alphaprints ABC
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£10.99
Priddy Books Us Alphaprints 123
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£9.99
Priddy Books Us Wipe Clean Starting School
Book SynopsisPacked with simple, fun, and effective exercises, this is a great, practical activity book from Roger Priddy to help your child get ready to start school. Alongside key early years topics to practice including upper and lower letters, counting, colors, and shapes, Starting School also introduces some of the things your child can expect in their first school days the school bus, school day, friends, and more. With wipe-clean pages, so that all of the activities can simply be wiped away and repeated, and a special dry-wipe pen.
£8.99
Priddy Books Us Alphaprints Trace Write and Learn ABC
Book SynopsisHelp your child learn the alphabet with this unique early learning book from Roger Priddy, Alphaprints: Trace, Write, and Learn ABC. A highly effective book that can be used time and time again on many levels to make learning letters fun. Inside, each left-hand page has grooved letter shapes for children to follow with their fingertipsa tactile, sensory way to learn each letter that creates a memory trace. They can put this memory trace into practice by picking up the wipe-clean pen that comes with the book, and using it to trace over and copy the letter outlines on the right-hand, wipe-clean pages. Roger Priddy''s Alphaprints are perfect read-aloud books for parents to share with their children and a fun way to help them learn.
£9.99
Priddy Books Us Alphaprints Wipe Clean Flash Cards Letters
Book SynopsisMake learning fun with flash cards and the Alphaprints, from bestselling children''s book author Roger Priddy! These wipe-clean flash cards are a great way to encourage your child to practice writing. Children will enjoy learning to write their letters with this pack of 26 double-sided Alphaprint flash cards, packaged neatly in a box with a dry-wipe pen. Each letter can be traced and copied to allow children to master letter formation, as well as improving their pen control and writing skills. The sturdy cards wipe clean so that each one can be completed, wiped away, and repeated, for hours of early-learning Alphaprints fun!
£10.99
Little, Brown & Company Big Words for Little Geniuses 1
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£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Nap Mi Siesta
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£9.23
Versify I Will
Book SynopsisFrom Pura Belpré Award-winning author-illustrator Juana Medina, I WILL! helps young readers to affirm how they will act with bold, colorful illustrations and simple text. This paper-over-board picture book is the first in Medina''s I WILL! series.I will be kind to others.I will tell the truth, even if it’s hard.I will love myself.The words and pictures in this book are promises the reader can make to themselves and to their friends and family! Full of affirmations that entertain while building self-esteem and improving communication skills, I WILL! is the perfect read aloud for kids and adults of any age. What will you do to help make this a better world?
£13.49
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Pronoun Book
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£8.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc B Is for Bellies
Book SynopsisA joyous picture book celebration of every body from A to Z!Letter by letter, B Is for Bellies is a joyous picture book celebration of every body from A to Z!Trade Review“I’m honored to dress women of all sizes and genders for the runway and the red carpet. I am so excited for Rennie’s forthcoming picture book that reminds children—and all of us—how important it is to accept and respect ALL bodies.” — Designer Christian Siriano "The most important thing we can do for a child’s self-esteem is to teach them that their bodies (just like their skin color, ability, or gender) are perfect just the way they are. But this specific lesson is often left out of early childhood books and conversations. With parents reaching for books like B is for Bellies, we can hope that more children will grow up never having to undo the negative thoughts they have about their bodies and instead will grow up celebrating themselves as worthy, capable, and uniquely wonderful." — Whitney Way Thore, author, star of TLC’s My Big Fat Fabulous Life, and founder of the No Body Shame movement “I know this is a book meant for children, but it really resonated with me, a 44-year-old woman! Maybe it’s quarantine, maybe it’s working in Hollywood where how you look is a big part of your job, or maybe it’s just a lifetime of subconsciously comparing ourselves to others ... whatever it is, I had tears in my eyes reading this. This book needs to be on every child’s bookshelf. It breaks my heart to see what happens to our tweens and to think of them as the little girls who were once so carefree and unaware of their looks. I wish we could bottle up that confidence and carry it with us as we age. This book is the reminder that we all need.” — Andrea Barber, author, Fuller House star, and mental health activist “ . . . this is above all an early introduction to body inclusivity. Simple and powerful.” — Kirkus Reviews A must-purchase in the ever-expanding genre of picture books that normalize the multitude of ways a body can be healthy and beautiful. — School Library Journal (starred review)
£12.99
HarperCollins The Thank You Book Bilingual Board Book
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£9.49
Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr) Moomins Little Book of Words Moomin Drawn
Book SynopsisDiscover Moomintroll''s favorite first words as you share his busy day all the way to bedtime.Moomintroll takes the youngest readers through a day in his life, building simple vocabulary along the way. From dancing to book-browsing, the scenes depicted echo favorite moments in a child''s own day, ending on a bedtime note. This adorable board book introduces babies and preschoolers to beloved characters from Swedish author-illustrator Tove Jansson's beloved Moominworld. Every book celebrates curiosity and promotes Moomin's core values: imagination, tolerance, humor, friendliness, and independence.Look for these other Moomin board books! Moomin's Little Book of NumbersMoomin's Lift-the-Flap Hide and SeekMoomin and the Birthday Button
£9.52
Random House USA Inc The Alphabet Book
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£8.00
Random House USA Inc Drop It Rocket
Book SynopsisRocket, the beloved dog from the New York Times bestselling picture books How Rocket Learned to Read and Rocket Writes a Story, is back in a Step 1 leveled reader. Rocket is ready to find new words for his word tree with his teacher, the little yellow bird. He finds a leaf, a hat, and a star . . . but when he finds a red boot, he doesn’t want to let go. What will make Rocket drop it? With predictable patterns, simple words, lots of repetition, and bright, colorful illustrations, this Rocket book will charm young readers—and they can read it all by themselves!Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words. Rhymes and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story. For children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading.
£6.96
Random House USA Inc Bunnies ABC Little Golden Book Little Golden
Book SynopsisA beloved 1950s Little Golden Book about the alphabet is back in print and ready to hop into young readers' hearts everywhere! This classic Little Golden Book, by the illustrator of Charlotte’s Web, is a go-to alphabet book for every child’s library! Adorable bunnies scamper and play as they introduce an animal for each letter. From Alligator to Panda to Zebra, Garth Williams’ expressive animals come to life for the littlest readers.
£7.05
Random House Children's Books The Alphabet Tree
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£16.14
Penguin Putnam Inc Lexie the Word Wrangler
Book SynopsisThis clever celebration of words and their meanings features a strong cowgirl who wrangles words alongside cattle. Lexie is the best wrangler west of the Mississippi—word wrangler, that is. She watches over baby letters while they grow into words and ties shorter words together into longer ones; she herds words into sentences, hitches sentences together, and pens them all in to tell a story. But lately, something seems off at the ranch. First the d goes missing from her bandana, leaving her with a banana to tie around her neck, and soon afterward every S-T-A-R in the sky turns into R-A-T-S. There’s no doubt about it—there’s a word rustler causing this ruckus, and Lexie plans to track him down . . . even if it means riding her horse through the sticky icing of a desert that’s suddenly become a giant dessert. This fantastic spin on “cowboy” stories populates Lexie&rsquTrade Review* “Colorful language abounds in the clever, playful text, which will amuse kids. . . . Teachers, meanwhile, will appreciate the references to compound words, anagrams, and other wordplay. Created in a rather childlike style that perfectly suits the story’s droll, understated tone, Hartland’s expressive gouache paintings include enough detail to help kids visualize the scenes, while illustrating the action with considerable wit. Highly recommended for reading aloud, just for the fun of it.”—Booklist, starred review* “Lexie is a cowgirl, but she wrangles words, not cattle—a concept that Van Slyke and Hartland explore with droll wordplay and bold, folk art–style artwork. . . . Luckily for readers, Van Slyke and Hartland deliver linguistic delights on every page. Compound words, anagrams, word chains, puns—is there anything Lexie (and this book) can’t do?”—Publishers Weekly, starred review* “Hartland's quirky gouache illustrations, reminiscent of Maira Kalman's work, play up the Western-style humor. . . . Here's hoping Van Slyke and Hartland will round up some more nifty yarns, as this is clever wordplay to share with kids.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
£16.19
Penguin Putnam Inc Up Tall and High
Book SynopsisThree side-splitting stories in one great picture book! In three laugh-out-loud situations, an irresistible cast of colorful birds illustrate the concepts of up, tall and high. First, a short peacock proves that he may not be tall, but he definitely isn't small. Then, a resourceful bird helps his penguin friend find a way to fly. Finally, two birds want to live in the same tree, but what goes up must come down! Each short story features a flap that reveals a surprise twist. With fun fold-outs, easy-to-read text, and a hilarious cast of characters, these stories beg preschoolers and emerging readers to act them out again and again.
£16.14
Penguin Putnam Inc Dick and Jane Away We Go
Book SynopsisA collection of classic Dick and Jane stories in which they play with Sally, Tim, Spot, and Puff, and take a trip with their parents.
£6.96
Penguin Putnam Inc Dick and Jane Who Can Help
Book SynopsisA collection of classic Dick and Jane stories in which they give and receive help while spending time with Sally, Tim, Spot, Puff, and their parents.
£6.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Dick and Jane
Book SynopsisA collection of classic Dick and Jane stories in which they play with Sally, Tim, Spot, and Puff, and spy cars, boats, and other interesting objects.
£6.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Dick and Jane We Play
Book SynopsisA collection of classic Dick and Jane stories in which they run and play with Sally, Spot, and their parents.
£6.99
