Early years: nature and animals
Nosy Crow Ltd Listen to the Dance Music
Book SynopsisAn internationally bestselling series of board books with amazing real-life sounds!This brand new edition includes replaceable AAA batteries and an exciting 'Look and Find' game on the final page. Press the button, recognise the sounds, then point at the right picture! What do the tango, Charleston, salsa, rock 'n' roll and hip-hop sound like? Push the buttons to find out! Aimed at babies and toddlers, this ground-breaking series of interactive board books has a button on every spread, which plays one of five different exceptional quality sound effects. Children of every age will be captivated as they bring the artwork to life with five amazing real-life sounds.
£10.44
Usborne Publishing Ltd Wild Animals Sound Book
Book SynopsisSam 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.
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers WinniethePooh Pocket Library
Book SynopsisWinnie-the-Pooh can travel with you wherever you go with this mini pocket library containing six sweet books!Each book in this little library introduces one of A.A.Milne''s beloved characters from the Hundred Acre Wood including Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, Rabbit and Christopher Robin. Beautifully illustrated in a young, nursery style, inspired by the original decorations by E.H.Shepard.It's perfect for little hands and suitable for children aged 10 months and up.This set is small enough to carry with you, so the books can be used to entertain children wherever you go. Children will also love placing the book back covers in the right order to reveal a big picture of Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends.Milne's classic children's stories featuring Piglet, Eeyore, Christopher Robin and, of course, Pooh himself are both heart-warming and funny, teaching lessons of friendship and reflecting the power of a child's imagination like no other story before or since.Pooh ranks alongside other beloTrade Review‘Winnie-the-Pooh has always been a very special (albeit funny old) bear, not least of all because his books are filled with wonderful words of wisdom.', Stylist magazine
£7.44
Usborne Publishing Peep Inside the Garden
Book SynopsisGrowing up on the Wirral and in Germany, Anna wrote plays about talking animals, and stories about naughty children, and drew on every available surface. After school, she did an Art Foundation course, then a degree in German Literature & Philosophy at Oxford University. In 1998 she found her perfect job at Usborne in London, writing about everything from curious penguins to trips to the Moon.Trade ReviewA sophisticated, well designed flap book... A fresh approach with lots to talk about. * The Guardian *
£8.54
Orion Publishing Co Who Did This Poo?: A Matching & Memory Game
Book SynopsisDid you know that wombats poo in cubes? Do you know which animal does sparkly poo? In this fun and slightly irreverent game kids can match 27 animals to their droppings while satisfying their endless fascination with poo. Also comes with a booklet full of fun poo facts!Trade Review‘ a fantastic game which is great for helping little ones to develop their working memory skills whilst having fun’ -- The Inspiration Edit"a hilarious and fun matching and memory game where children learn about different animals." -- Primary Times"Who Did This Poo? is a matching and memory game that will leave your whole family in fits of giggles" -- Mother and Baby magazine
£13.25
Andersen Press Ltd My First Elmer: Shaped Board Book
Book SynopsisElmer is different. Elmer is patchwork. The grey elephants all love him, but he soon starts to wonder what it would be like to be just the same as them... Full of colour, wisdom and pathos, this classic tale has been abridged for the very youngest readers in this tactile shaped board book edition. With its sturdy shaped pages for little fingers and its eye-catching march across any bookshelf, this gift is the perfect introduction for babies to the world of Elmer. 'A deserved favourite with the 2-5s' SUNDAY TIMESTrade Review"This large shaped board book is a great first introduction to Elmer... A charming story which celebrates being different and standing out from the crowd." * Best New Children's Books Guide, produced by the Publishers' Association and published in the Guardian 2018 *
£7.59
Usborne Publishing Ltd Dont Tickle the Hippo
Book SynopsisSam 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.Trade ReviewA real delight. * BookTrust *
£11.69
Usborne Publishing Ltd 1000 Animals
Book SynopsisA beautifully illustrated reference book filled with 1000 amazing animals, from lizards and llamas to gorillas, great white sharks and much more. Every picture is labelled with its name, and there's an index of all the names at the back of the book. A wonderful way to discover the wildlife and ecology of different habitats.
£9.49
Random House USA Inc Our Little Library: A Foundational Language
Book SynopsisJump-start baby's exposure to first words using this beautifully designed board book box set-the perfect gift for newborns and baby showers! Designed by a professional watercolour artist and licensed speech therapist, Our Little Library includes five board books that feature charming images and foundational vocabulary that will help you build your child's vocabulary. The durable materials and small book size are also perfect for your baby's little hands. Our Little Library includes five board books featuring foundational words from the following categories: Farm Animals Forest Animals Fruits and Veggies Toys Transportation The back of each board book in this first word series also includes a "seek and find" activity to help parents encourage their little ones to learn to identify the pictures on the page. Created by speech therapist Tabitha Paige, CCC-SLP, author of the bestselling set Our Little Adventures, this new box set of first-word books features functional language and a timeless design that will look great in any nursery or child's room.Trade Review"Tabitha Paige’s Our Little Library books use evidence-based techniques that help parents immerse their little ones in the foundational words required for language development. Beyond that, the books are a feast for the eyes!" —Kelsey Benson, DNP, APRN, FNP-C"With a timeless artistic design, Our Little Library is especially and unreservedly recommended for family, daycare center, and preschool board book collections and would make a truly memorable and charming gift for expectant parents." —Midwest Book Review
£20.00
Old Barn Books Bee & Me
Book SynopsisA bee flies in the window of the high-rise flat where she lives and a little girl is frightened. She traps the bee and then wonders what to do. This beautiful wordless picture book traces the growing friendship between girl and bee and introduces small children to the ecology of the natural world. Highlighting the plight of the disappearing bumble bee, it shows how some simple actions can help restore beauty and balance in our environment. With a list of bee-friendly seeds to plant and ways to protect bees at home.Trade ReviewAlison Jay's pictures for Bee and Me have the same softness and delicacy as the bumblebee that zooms into a girl's bedroom high above city streets. * Wall Street Journal *Good weather and al fresco dining often ends up stressful for parents with many children fearful of bees. Now is therefore the perfect time to introduce this stunning wordless picture book, about a little girl's friendship with a bee, to allow young children to understand them better. Muted colours create a gentle atmosphere, and Bee's kind face is anything but threatening. Imaginative, yet informative, the lack of text in Bee & Me allows readers to create the story and give Bee a voice of their choice. * Library Mice blog *Bee & Me... has fast become one of our favourites in our house! Even before buying it, once I had told my daughter that it had no words and you can tell the story from the pictures, straight away she was sat flicking through the pages telling herself the story. From that moment, the book was sold to me!... Every time you look at the book, you notice something new... Bee & Me is a fantastic way to introduce the concept of conservation to children. -- Emily Ann Davison * My Book Corner *
£7.59
Scholastic Lets Find Smeds and Smoos
Book SynopsisLift the colourful felt flaps in this fun chunky board book, perfectfor small hands, until you find the Smeds and Smoos! Based onthe bestselling book THE SMEDS AND SMOOS by Julia Donaldson andillustrated by Axel Scheffler, the creators of The Gruffalo.
£5.99
Workman Publishing Indestructibles Baby Animals Chew Proof Rip
Book Synopsis Teach baby all about baby animals in a book that’s indestructible! Baby likes to play in the bath. So does baby elephant! Baby likes to eat. So do baby monkey and baby chipmunk! Baby loves to make noise! Just like baby bird, baby pig, and baby hippo! Indestructibles is the trusted series for easing little ones into story time. Beloved by babies and their parents, Indestructibles are built for the way babies “read” (i.e., with their hands and mouths) and are: Rip Proof—made of ultra-durable tight-woven material Waterproof—can be chewed on, drooled on, and washed! Emergent Literacy Tool—bright pictures and few or no words encourage dialogic reading Portable—lightweight books can go anywhere, perfect for the diaper bag and for travel Safe for Baby—meets ASTM safety standards
£6.15
Usborne Publishing Ltd Zoo Sounds
Book SynopsisLittle ones will love bringing the zoo to life in this adorable sound book. Press the pages to hear lions roaring, monkeys jabbering and lots more, and pore over colourful scenes including feeding time for the seals and elephants playing in the pool. With simple text, holes to peep through and fingertrails to explore.
£11.69
Bonnier Books Ltd Bee My Friend
Book SynopsisPoppy is frightened of bumblebees, that is until she meets Bernard! He teaches her just how important bees are as they form a beautifully heartwarming friendship along the way.
£17.40
Usborne Publishing Ltd Dont Tickle the Polar Bear
Book SynopsisSam 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.Trade ReviewLittle ones will go mad to get their hands on this super soft and fabulously 'feely' novelty gift book. * Lancashire Evening Post *There is so much to see and do in this book and little ones will love its soft and wintery feel. * Armadillo *
£11.69
Usborne Publishing Row row row your boat gently down the stream
Book SynopsisLife is but a dream for three little animals as they enjoy a leisurely cruise down the river. The well-loved song is extended with new verses full of interest for young children.
£4.49
HarperCollins Publishers The Odd Fish
Book SynopsisAwarm and funny eco-adventure with a clever message about looking after ourblue planet, perfect for budding David Attenboroughs!When Little Fish and her family encounter an odd new fish bobbing along on its own, they embark on an exciting journey to reunite it with its family.But Odd Fish isn't the only creature who needs Little Fish's help. Turtle has a tummy ache and Octopus's tentacles are tangled. Clever readers will spot the one thing that links them all . . . plastic.Maybe Odd Fish doesn't belong in the sea after all?Eight million tonnes of plastic find their way into our oceans and rivers every year. That's equal to dumping one rubbish truck every minute into the sea!This urgent problem is highlighted for the youngest readers with gentle humour and engaging characters, and offers practical ways we we can all make a real difference to protect our oceans and the creatures that live in them, and opens up key discussions about the environment and the topical issues highlighted in DaTrade ReviewA gentle tale which effectively gets across the message […] The real fish are very lively, and children will enjoy their little conversations. The beautifully ocean toned images and clever page design are very engaging. The authors note with information about pollution and how you can help at home and at school makes this a very useful introductory text for environment topics.Joy Court, Editorial Expert at LoveReading4Kids A sophisticated look at plastic pollution in a beautifully told and at times heartache-inducing story of one fish’s attempt to help “odd fish” find their family.JOSEPH COELHO, Children’s Laureate A lovely little book about plastic pollution for the smallest man in my life.SOPHIE HELLYER – surfer, cold-water swimmer and environmentalist A brilliant book […] great stuff for the kids but also us adults as well.TONY RIDDLE aka The Natural Lifestylist A beautifully illustrated picture book with a powerful message about plastic pollution.JAMES EDGAR, Plymouth Design Forum ‘We love it’ STEVE BACKSHALL, naturalist broadcaster and author
£7.59
Usborne Publishing Ltd Thats not my kangaroo.
Book SynopsisFiona Watt (Author) Fiona Watt is an Editorial Director and writer at Usborne Publishing. She graduated from Exeter University with a Bachelor of Education in Art and Design. She taught for three years at a primary school in Kent, before spending two years at a British school in The Netherlands. She started working at Usborne in 1989 and has written and edited hundreds of books including baby and novelty, sticker, art and craft, cookery, science and activity books. She has written all the titles in the award-winning THAT'S NOT MY series and many in the highly successful Sticker Dolly Dressing series. She is the sixth biggest-selling UK children's author, with over 10 million of her books sold in the UK since records began.
£6.99
Scholastic Elephant Wellyphant NE PB
Book SynopsisWith five flaps to lift - this book is full of surprises to makeyou giggle. Who'll be your favourite elephant? The Fruit Jellyphant, or the ChocolateCaramelephant? Cinderellaphant, or maybe the stinky RudeSmelliphant?There's an elephant for everyone in this utterly original comic masterpiece.
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers Colours
Book SynopsisLearn the colours of the rainbow with Percy the park keeper and his animal friends in this fun first concept book from highly regarded, award-winning author/illustrator Nick Butterworth, creator of One Snowy Night.Learning the colours of the rainbow is much easier when you do it with friends, and in this book children will find all their favourite characters from Percy's Park!Based on the bestselling picture books by Nick Butterworth, including After the Storm and One Snowy Night, this simple and fun first concept book is perfect for nature lovers and the very youngest of Percy's fans!Percy and his animal friends have delighted readers around the world for over thirty years!Trade ReviewPraise for One Springy Day: ‘Brimming with warmth and gentle humour.’ Sally Morris, Daily Mail ‘An absolute must for every young book shelf’ Reading Zone ‘A timeless classic’ Story Kids Praise for One Snowy Night: ‘A heartwarming bedtime tale…’ Susan Hill, The Independent ‘A lovely book to share at bedtime’ Children’s Book News ‘… it’s just right for reading aloud on a cold day’ Books for Keeps
£5.24
Scholastic Wheres Wonky Donkey Felt Flaps
Book SynopsisA gorgeous lift-the-felt-flap book in the bestselling THE WONKY DONKEY series. Perfect for little hands; lift the soft colourful flaps and help Dinky Donkey search for her dad, Wonky Donkey!
£7.59
Pan Macmillan Busy Farm
Book SynopsisPush, pull and slide the tabs to learn all about life on the Busy Farm! Meet all the different animals, help the farmer bale the hay and join in rounding up the sheep at bedtime.Young children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with a gentle rhyme and wonderful illustrations by Louise Forshaw, which is part of the Busy Book series. Busy Farm has been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer's Good Toy Guide.Listen along to an audio recording of this story by scanning the QR code on the back cover. Discover more of the Busy Book series: Busy Zoo, Busy Pets and Busy Park.
£6.99
Nosy Crow Ltd Axel Schefflers Flip Flap Safari
Book SynopsisWhat do you get if you cross an elephant with a lion? Why, that would be a elephon! And a zebra with a crocodile? That would be a zebodile, of course! A very silly but absolutely compelling book that will charm the whole family.
£8.54
Usborne Publishing Ltd Very First Questions and Answers Are Dinosaurs
Book SynopsisWe see dinosaurs everywhere - on TV, in books, dinosaur toys and printed on clothes - but what were they really like? How big were they? What did they eat? And where did they all go? This charming book allows young children to find out for themselves.
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Paw Patrol Dinosaur Sticker Activity
Book SynopsisJoin the PAW Patrol on a dinosaur adventure in this ROARSOME sticker activity book!Enjoy the fun activities with your favourite pups, their dinosaur friends, and have lots of sticker fun as the PAW Patrol team help Rex look after all the dinosaurs in Dino Wilds.This fun sticker activity book includes spot the difference puzzles, mazes, colouring, follow the line puzzles, counting, dot-to-dots, matching pairs, pattern matching, things to draw and sticker scenes and there are loads of stickers to complete all the puzzles.Come on, join the PAW Patrol on their dinosaur sticker adventure!A fun, interactive sticker activity book that's perfect for entertaining hero-loving three to six year olds.Look out for more great PAW Patrol books including:PAW Patrol Dinosaur Rescue storybookPAW Patrol Snuggle Up Pups storybook
£6.93
Usborne Publishing Ltd Ten little bottles sitting on the wall
Book SynopsisTen little bottles of orangeade are sitting on the wall. One by one, the woodland animals try to reach the contents, without success. Soon just one bottle is left. But can clever little mouse solve everyone's problems?
£6.30
Pan Macmillan Look After Us
Book SynopsisA first board book about endangered animals by Rod Campbell, creator of the bestselling preschool classic Dear Zoo: lift the flaps to meet elephants, tigers, orangutans and more!Babies and toddlers will love lifting the sturdy card flaps to discover five different endangered animals in their natural habitats. With a special fold-out ending that shows the difference conservation efforts have made to whales, Look After Us has a positive message about the importance of looking after our world and the animals that live in it.This book features simple, repeating text on each page to encourage little ones to join in with reading the story, and bright colourful artwork.Look After Us is the perfect first book to start talking to very young children about wildlife conservation and how important it is for us all to look after the natural world, from tigers and orangutans to elephants and camels.“Really, it’s like planting a seed in children’s minds . . . I think, if you come to the idea of conservation when you’re young, it stays with you. And I think it grows." – Rod CampbellTrade ReviewEndangered species may seem a weighty topic for a board book for one to two year olds but Rod Campbell is, after all, the famed author of Dear Zoo – so if anyone knows how to talk simply and clearly to little ones, it’s him. Though toddlers might not understand the concept of endangered animals and conservation, they absolutely do understand the concept of looking after the things they love, and most toddlers love animals. Therefore, this lovely flap book is a great one to read together – to make the animal noises, enjoy the repeating text and the flaps, but also to ask each other, 'I would look after them. Wouldn’t you?' * BookTrust *
£6.99
Pan Macmillan Who's Hiding In The Jungle?: A Felt Flaps Book
Book SynopsisHelp the monkeys look for their friend in Who's Hiding in the Jungle? Lift the felt flaps to see where he is. Which other animals will you find hiding underneath?With soft flaps on every spread that are easy for babies to lift, helping them develop fine motor skills, and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, bestselling illustrator of The Gruffalo, this is the perfect gift to share with little ones.Discover more animal adventures from Axel Scheffler: Who's Hiding on the Farm?, In the Jungle and My First Search and Find: On the Farm.Trade ReviewWho’s Hiding in the Jungle? is a lovely book for preschoolers. The colourful flaps are easy for the children to use as they are a soft felt material which is also very durable. Using the flaps strengthens children’s hand-eye co-ordination, as they open and close the flaps to find the animals in the story.This book is excellent for enhancing and developing children’s vocabulary and communication skills, as our testers pointed at and said the names and noises of the animals as they saw them. * Dr Amanda Gummer's Good Toy Guide *
£6.99
Usborne Publishing Ltd On a Rainy Day
Book SynopsisBabies can peer through little peep-holes and unfold really BIG flaps to find an adventurous kitten, wriggly worms and a splashing bird, all enjoying the rain.
£6.93
Priddy Books First Felt: Animals
Book SynopsisA fun first concept book with brightly coloured felt-trimmed pages and photographic images.Babies will love to feel the soft felt edges as they turn the pages of this first animals book. The front cover also features a felt touch-and-feel which will stimulate young children's senses and encourage them to discover the world with their hands.With a fascinating photograph on every page and lots of first animal words to help children build their early vocabulary.Also available: Words, Numbers, and Colours.
£5.99
Bonnier Books Ltd Make Your Own: Jungle
Book SynopsisSwing into the jungle with Monkey and his friends in this funtime adventure, all about friendship and learning to share. With over 20 pieces to put together and build your very own jungle scene, this book is perfect for an interactive storytime.
£7.59
Quarto Publishing PLC Colour Me: Who's in the Ocean?: Baby's First Bath
Book SynopsisSplish and splash and bring playful scenes to life in full colour just by wetting the pages of this clever bath book, as you meet a vivid array of ocean creatures! From the creators of the Wee Gallery come these beautifully illustrated bath books that magically change color when you dip them in water. Colour Me: Who's in the Ocean? introduces children to a vibrant range of sea creatures that include a fish, an octopus and a starfish.Squeezable and lightweight, each black-and-white creature transforms in a child’s hands, guaranteeing hours of tactile bathtime fun. Wee Gallery are a husband and wife team who create beautiful and innovative books, toys and puzzles specially designed to help babies and children develop through visual learning. Other titles in the Wee Gallery Bath Books series include Colour Me: Who's in the Rainforest?, Colour Me: Who's in the Water, Colour Me: Who Loves Pets, Colour Me: Who Loves Dinosaurs and Colour Me: Who's in the Rainforest.Trade Review‘Babies will love the magic of this fun bath book. Black and white artwork comes to life when immersed in water, revealing pond animals in bright colour.’ --National Literacy Trust * National Literacy Trust *'Wee Gallery have just come out with two of the most genius bath books I have ever seen. I am not even kidding when I tell you I’m the one playing with them the most in our house. They are just so much fun!' * Babyccino *
£9.89
Pan Macmillan Dear Zoo Touch and Feel Book
Book SynopsisLittle ones will love this touch-and-feel edition of the bestselling preschool classic Dear Zoo.Rod Campbell's classic lift-the-flap book Dear Zoo has been a firm favourite with toddlers and parents alike since it was first published in 1982. Young children will love discovering the animals the zoo has sent – a monkey, a lion and even an elephant! But will they ever manage to send the perfect pet?Inside the Dear Zoo Touch and Feel Book you'll find a frog with sticky feet, a snake with a bumpy basket, and an elephant with great big ears – but watch out for the lion's teeth!This wonderful touch-and-feel book brings the beloved story of Dear Zoo to life. With a different texture for every animal and colourful artwork throughout, it is sure to delight both newcomers and fans of the classic story.
£7.99
Usborne Publishing Ltd Two little dickie birds sitting on a wall
Book SynopsisTwo little dickie birds sitting on a wall, one named Peter, one named Paul. The much loved rhyme is retold with lots of additional little animals to interest and delight young children. Perfect for snuggling up with at bedtime.
£6.30
Usborne Publishing Ltd Thats not my parrot...
Book SynopsisAn exciting new title in the best-selling touchy-feely seriesA delightful new edition of the best-selling That's Not My... book. Babies and toddlers will love turning the pages, touching the feely patches and spotting the familiar little white mouse as they look for their beautiful parrot.
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers Opposites
Book SynopsisLearn about opposites with Percy the park keeper and his animal friends in this fun first concept book from highly regarded, award-winning author/illustrator Nick Butterworth, creator of One Snowy Night.Learning all about opposites is much easier when you do it with friends, and in this book children will find all their favourite characters from Percy's Park!Based on the bestselling picture books by Nick Butterworth, including After the Storm and One Snowy Night, this simple and fun first concept book is perfect for nature lovers and the very youngest of Percy's fans!Percy and his animal friends have delighted readers around the world for over thirty years!Trade ReviewPraise for One Springy Day: ‘Brimming with warmth and gentle humour.’ Sally Morris, Daily Mail ‘An absolute must for every young book shelf’ Reading Zone ‘A timeless classic’ Story Kids Praise for One Snowy Night: ‘A heartwarming bedtime tale…’ Susan Hill, The Independent ‘A lovely book to share at bedtime’ Children’s Book News ‘… it’s just right for reading aloud on a cold day’ Books for Keeps
£6.39
Scholastic Frog Meets Dog
Book SynopsisDog wants to play. Can Dog play with Frog, Frog, and Frog? The frogs hop... but Dog just FLOPS. Will the frogs ever play with Dog? Then a hungry bear comes along! Can Dog find a way to help the frogs? A hilarious friendship story, with full-colour artwork and rhyming text. Perfect for new readers!
£6.30
Scholastic Lets Find Tabby McTat
Book SynopsisJulia Donaldson's favourite characters are now available as gorgeousboard books with soft felt flaps for toddlers to explore.
£7.59
Quarto Publishing PLC Wee Gallery Touch and Feel Wings
Book Synopsis*GOOD HOUSEKEEPING USA BEST KIDS BOOK AWARD 2023 WINNER* This interactive board book series features the classic touch-and-feel concept but with a fun, stylish Wee Gallery twist! Each spread features an intriguing textile and a different animal character to spark the curiosity of babies and toddlers. In Wee Gallery: Touch and Feel Wings, meet seven stunning creatures who all feature wonderful wings! Little ones will love feeling the different textures and materials, whether it be the glittery, sparkling dragonfly wings or the fluffy pink wings of a swooping flamingo. Striking illustrations from Wee Gallery plus clever textures will excite the reader and help develop sensory and motor skills, and expand language skills. Bold, high contrast, colourful artwork will keep young children engaged and stimulated for hours on end, while encouraging key recognition and iden
£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers Two Dogs
Book SynopsisThe brilliant story of two dachshunds and their escapades by Ian Falconer, the bestselling creator of the Olivia series!One day, home alone, dachshund brothers Perry and Augie look longingly out the window, desperate to be outside. Working together, the clever dogs finally manage to open the back door and soon they're diving into the swimming pool, digging an enormous hole in the lawn, and causing all kinds of chaos. Will all return to normal before their owners come home?Written with humour and brilliantly illustrated by Ian Falconer, bestselling creator of the Olivia series, these delightful dogs are sure to become a firm favourite in every home!
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Book of Colours
Book SynopsisA spectacular concept board book from world-renowned artist Oliver Jeffers, based on his million-copy selling, global phenomenon Here We Are!Inspired by the exceptional, award-winning global picture-book phenomenon, Here We Are, comes this irresistible introduction to colours to welcome babies and toddlers to our planet. A perfect gift for families to treasure forever, and a must for all nurseries.Trade ReviewPraise for Here We Are: “The witty images are atmospheric and full of enthralling detail” Nicolette Jones / The Times “An optimistic snapshot of contemporary life, this heartfelt hug of a book ought to become a classic” The Guardian “Beautiful illustrations” Creative Review “There is a childlike awe and wonder about the stars and planets in the book” The Irish Times ‘Delightfully illustrated’ Time ‘Beautifully illustrated’ Artists & Illustrators ‘This performer had assured pace and charm. The storytelling was captivating and a beautifully realised gem, with a surprise ending. Gorgeous!’ Audio Production Awards judges
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Book of Opposites
Book SynopsisA spectacular concept board book from world-renowned artist Oliver Jeffers, based on his million-copy selling, global phenomenon Here We Are!Inspired by the exceptional, award-winning global picture-book phenomenon, Here We Are, comes this irresistible introduction to opposites to welcome babies and toddlers to our planet. A perfect gift for families to treasure forever, and a must for all nurseries.Trade ReviewPraise for Here We Are: “The witty images are atmospheric and full of enthralling detail” Nicolette Jones / The Times “An optimistic snapshot of contemporary life, this heartfelt hug of a book ought to become a classic” The Guardian “Beautiful illustrations” Creative Review “There is a childlike awe and wonder about the stars and planets in the book” The Irish Times ‘Delightfully illustrated’ Time ‘Beautifully illustrated’ Artists & Illustrators ‘This performer had assured pace and charm. The storytelling was captivating and a beautifully realised gem, with a surprise ending. Gorgeous!’ Audio Production Awards judges
£7.59
Bonnier Books Ltd Eco Baby: Oceans
Book SynopsisFind out why oceans are important, how they're under threat and what we can do to protect them. With bright, bold illustrations and simple text, Eco Baby: Oceans is perfect for little ones... because we're never too young to start caring about the planet.Eco Baby is a series of bright, bold board books introducing the very youngest of children to environmental issues.
£6.64
Hachette Children's Group First 100 Animals: A board book with a
Book SynopsisIntroduce essential first animal words to curious toddlers with this fantastic BIG board book.First 100 Animals helps busy, curious toddlers explore their world and develop their vocabulary. There are questions to answer on every page, lots to spot and giggle at and a lift-the-flap matching game to play. Arranged by familiar themes like pets, on the farm, in the wild and under the sea, essential first animal words are placed in engaging contexts that prompt further talking and interaction between parents, carers and little ones. "These books are fun to share . . . they encourage speech and help children grasp new concepts"- Dr Jacqueline Harding-Vallance, Child Development Consultant Also available: First 100 Words
£6.39
Usborne Publishing Ltd First Colouring Zoo Animals
Book SynopsisSatisfyling simple pictures to colour, which will help preschoolers develop confidence using pens and crayons. Practising pen control is essential for learning to write. Simple text on each page for parents to read encourages young children to be curious about the world. From roaring lions to sleepy sloths, this book is full of all kinds of zoo animals to colour.
£6.30
Usborne Publishing Ltd Dont Tickle the Crocodile
Book SynopsisSam 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.
£11.69
Nosy Crow Ltd Wheres Mr Lion
Book SynopsisA bright, bold board book with a felt flap on every spread - little hands won't let it go!
£6.64
Scholastic ZOG A FliptheFlap Board Book
Book SynopsisJoin Zog the dragon on a flip-the-flap adventure!Lift the colourful, chunky card flaps in this fun board book, perfectfor small hands. With a gentle opposites theme, this boardbook will also help increase hand-eye co-ordination, develop speechand aid learning through repetition.
£6.99