Early years: nature and animals
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
Usborne Publishing Ltd Kindness for Koalas
Book SynopsisA perfect, gentle introduction to friendship and kindness. When Mala the Koala stomps into the forest, a little mouse suggests Mala will soon feel better if she starts to be kind. But how? wonders Mala. Soon she's sharing her lunch with some emu chicks, helping a baby bat and comforting her friend, Wombat - discovering, on her way, that kindness really is what makes the world go round. This easy-to-read rhyming story, with gorgeous artwork, is a perfect introduction to kindness.
£9.49
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
Usborne Publishing Ltd Animal Sticker and Colouring Book
Book SynopsisExplore the world of animals and their habitats in this bumper activity book. Use the 250 stickers provided to create exotic scenes including an arid desert, a grassy African plain and a lush rainforest. Then colour in animals including lions, tigers, zebra, giraffes, tree frogs, snakes, alligators and a range of more familiar farmyard varieties.
£7.59
Usborne Publishing Ltd First Sticker Book Under the Sea
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.
£6.93
Pan Macmillan Busy Garden
Book SynopsisLeesh Li is a graphic designer, digital artist and visual storyteller based in London. With a wide array of skills and a vibrant style with instant appeal, Leesh has composed delightful illustrations for a number of picture books and text books while also lending her talents to a number of other fields, such as motion graphics, concept design and storyboarding. Busy Beijing was her first title for Campbell Books, in which her charming and colourful scenes brought the famous city to life.
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers PAW Patrol Board book Farm Heroes
Book SynopsisJoin the PAW Patrol team on the farm for a pawsome animal rescue!Oh no, the farm animals have escaped! It's up to the PAW Patrol team to round them up and save the day.Skye and Alex are helping out on Farmer Yumi's farm, but the animals are let loose and stampede into Adventure Bay. Follow the PAW Patrol team as they use their skills to safely herd the animals in this exciting board book filled with bright and colourful pictures.Whenever there's a problem, just yelp for help!
£6.93
Quarto Publishing PLC Roly Poly Panda
Book SynopsisFollow Panda and her friends through the forest in this gorgeous soft book.
£11.69
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Noisy Animal Peekaboo
Book SynopsisHelps you to read about the sounds animals make, including owls going twit-twoo, bees buzzing, snakes hissing, and penguins honking. This book includes colourful, bold pictures that engage your toddler while the tactile pages are ideal for them to hold.
£8.49
Usborne Publishing Ltd Are you there Little Fox
Book SynopsisSam 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.
£6.93
Abrams Farmblock An Abrams Block Book
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewBright and colorful, including people of different races, abilities, and ages. . . Sure to be a crowd-pleaser for individual and small group sharing. * SLJ Review *
£12.59
Andersen Press Ltd Elmer: Hide and Seek!
Book SynopsisElmer and Bird are playing hide and seek. Lifting the flaps to look behind the rock, in the herd of elephants and even behind Elmer's ear. Sturdy cut-out flaps are specially designed for little hands and this book is a cleverly interactive introduction to the fun and mischief of Elmer and his friends.
£7.59
Nosy Crow Ltd Bizzy Bear Farmyard Fun 5
Book SynopsisBizzy Bear is off to help out on the farm. Toddlers can help him count the ducks, feed the pigs and find the eggs before he waves bye-bye. Bizzy Bear books are perfect for little hands, with lots of chunky things to push and pull.Trade Review'This is toddler publishing at its best' Melissa Cox, Waterstones' Buyer
£6.99
Nosy Crow Ltd Axel Schefflers Flip Flap Farm
Book SynopsisWhat do you get if you cross a pig with a turkey? Why, that would be a purkey! And a sheep with a rabbit? That would be a shabbit, of course! A very silly but absolutely compelling book that will charm the whole family.
£8.54
What on Earth Publishing Ltd Zoom: Rainforest Adventure
Book SynopsisJoin Lin on a trek into the Amazon rainforest. Die cut pages and one surprise pop-up make every page an interactive experience as you discover mischievous monkeys, slithery snakes, smiling sloths, hovering hummingbirds and delightful dolphins in one of the most exciting places on Earth.Trade Review“Once again, Hayes’ brings us a wealth of fascinating facts… this time about the amazing life inside the rainforests. With its bold interactive features, vibrant illustrations and fun story, this book is the ideal gift for young nature enthusiasts.” -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Evening Post *"There’s a penultimate pop-out spread ... as well as lots of die-cuts on every spread to add to the interactive enjoyment of the vicarious experiences." -- Jill Bennett * Red Reading Hub *"It is breathtakingly beautiful in the rainforest for Lin, which is evident from the stunning illustrations throughout the book, which reward readers with fabulous detail across the page to draw their eye too ... The perfect way to combine reading, learning, animals, and adventures." * Book Bound * "Brilliant introductions to the world." -- Laurence Inman * The School Reading List *
£10.44
Usborne Publishing Ltd Big Sticker Book of Animals
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.
£17.67
Nosy Crow Ltd Listen to the 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 sound, then point at the right picture! What sounds do a recorder, a piano, a violin, a guitar and a xylophone make? 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
Pan Macmillan My StandUp Farm Animals
Book SynopsisDiscover six amazing pop-up farm animals in this fun and interactive book from the creator of Dear Zoo.Young children will love finding out about all their favourite farm animals in this clever pop-up book. Just open up the book to see a different farm animal stand up in the middle of every spread. With easy to use and brilliantly satisfying pop-ups, fun facts, bright and bold illustrations and lots of favourite animals from hens to horses, My Stand-Up Farm Animals is perfect for preschoolers.Look out for more farm novelty books from Rod Campbell including: Noisy Farm, Farm 123 and Oh Dear!.
£7.59
Usborne Publishing Ltd First Colouring Seashore
Book SynopsisFrom shells and sandcastles to crabs and fish, little children will love the seashore scenes in this early years colouring book. Bold, simple outlines and large areas to colour are ideal for developing pencil control skills.
£6.30
Usborne Publishing Ltd First Sticker Book Garden
Book SynopsisCaroline read English at Cambridge University and taught English in Greece and the UK before joining Usborne as a writer and editor. She has written books about a huge variety of subjects, for all ages, and believes it's one of the best jobs in the world. Caroline lives and works on Anglesey in North Wales.Trade ReviewA wonderfully interactive and very educational book from Usborne that will be of great appeal to budding little gardeners. * First4Dads *Culturebaby has also very much enjoyed her First Sticker Book Garden from Usborne... She’s developed quite an impressive gardening vocabulary and this series of activity books is great because she can do much of it herself. * Culture Baby *
£5.99
Andersen Press Ltd Elmer's Friends: Tabbed Board Book
Book SynopsisSpottiest, stripiest, tallest and longest… meet all of Elmer’s very best friends! This chunky board book with easy-grip toddler tabs on every page is perfect for the very youngest Elmer fans.Trade Review"Elmer is the perfect pre-school character – warm, friendly, reassuring and this is a lovely book to share with the very young." -- Andrea Reece * Lovereading4Kids *
£6.93
Usborne Publishing Ltd Dont Tickle the Unicorn
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 touchy-feely treat with the added bonus of animal sounds, this will be irresistible to very young children. * Sunday Express *
£11.69
Usborne Publishing Ltd Little Sticker Dolly Dressing Pets
Book SynopsisThis delightful sticker activity book is full of dolls to dress.
£5.99
Usborne Publishing Ltd Are you there Little Elephant
Book SynopsisLittle elephant is hiding! Very young children will love peeping through the holes and touching the textured pages in this beautiful hide-and-seek board book, spotting a sloth, giraffe and other animals as they search for the elusive little elephant. A gorgeous new series for babies and toddlers, perfect for fans of That's not my...Trade ReviewThis sturdy little hide-and-seek board book is an excellent first reading experience. [...] In fact it's packed with things to look at and things to touch and will help develop both vocabulary and sensory skills. * Andrea Reece, Lovereading4kids *
£6.93
Scholastic Lets Find Stick Man
Book SynopsisLift the colourful felt flaps in this fun chunky board book, perfect for small hands, until you find Stick Man! Based on the bestselling book Stick Man by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, the creators of The Gruffalo.
£7.59
Pan Macmillan There Are 101 Sea Creatures in This Book
Book SynopsisThere Are 101 Sea Creatures in This Book is perfect for children 2 years+ who are discovering the world around them. Split flip-flap pages encourage spotting and finding skills as little ones match up each set of sea creatures with their correct environment and learn the animal names.With five beautifully illustrated scenes from Rebecca Jones plus early learning activities on colours, counting and animal babies, there is plenty to do and talk about.Discover more in the 101 series with There Are 101 Animals in This Book.
£10.78
Quarto Publishing PLC Colour Me: Who's in the Pond?: 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 pond-themed nature bath book. Frog paddles in puddles and Duck dives under water but how do you take a bath? Babies will delight in exploring this underwater world at bathtime. Meet new faces and watch the artwork come to life when immersed in water, revealing beautiful colours. Softly shaped pages make it easy for little fingers to hold. Bath time becomes a magical experience like no other with these stunning books from Wee Gallery that are durable and safe for children and babies to play with and guarantee 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's in the Ocean and Colour Me: Who Loves Dinosaurs. Research has indicated that newborn babies love high-contrast images and respond well to them. This adorable series features bold illustrations along with simple words to help babies develop their vision and language skills.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
Andersen Press Ltd Elmer: Hello, animals!: buggy book
Book SynopsisThe perfect introduction to the world of Elmer and his best animal friends for the youngest of children. This little book clips onto a buggy and is perfect for keeping little ones entertained on the go. Children will love spotting and naming the animals in the bold illustrations.Trade Review"Who better than Elmer the elephant and his creator David McKee to introduce children to wild animals? This sturdy little board book features a parade of Elmer’s friends in vivid, lively character sketches by McKee." -- Andrea Reece * Lovereading4Kids *
£7.56
Little Tiger Press Group One Little Bug
Book SynopsisOne little bug forms part of a whole WORLD of minibeasts! This fact-packed lift-the-flap book encourages young children to head out into nature and explore! Little ones will love learning what makes each insect unique, where to find them, and even how to make a bug hotel of their very own. Packed with simple facts, activities and prompts, this is the perfect book to inspire a love of nature in your child. One Little Bug part of an engaging non-fiction series with a call to action at its core: for curious children to get out into nature. Each title empowers little ones to interact with the world around them, no matter where they live or what their circumstances are. Also available in the series: One Little Seed and One Little Egg
£8.99
Nosy Crow Ltd Listen to the Music from Around the World
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 sound, then point at the right picture! What sounds do a Hawaiian guitar, bagpipes, harmonica, bongos and flamenco guitar make? 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
HarperCollins Publishers The Odd Fish
Book Synopsis A warm and funny eco-adventure with a clever message about looking after our blue planet, perfect for budding David Attenboroughs! Trade 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
£7.99
Pan Macmillan Busy Baby Animals
Book SynopsisAg Jatkowska was born in Poland and grew up by the Baltic Sea. She graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk with a MA in Graphic Design and Illustration. In Poland, she worked as a senior artist for a greeting cards and stationery publisher and as a freelance illustrator, graphic designer and photographer. She now lives and works as an artist in Bath, producing illustrations for various book and magazine publishers including Busy Baby Animals, Busy Santa, Santa Sticker Fun and The Christmas Treasure Hunt for Campbell Books.
£6.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd My Life as a Monarch Butterfly
Book SynopsisHi, there! I''m a monarch butterfly. You may have seen me or one of my butterfly friends fluttering around, but have you ever stopped to think about where I came from? Learn more about my life cycle and how I went from a tiny little caterpillar to a beautiful butterfly.
£9.49
Nosy Crow Ltd National Trust: Big Outdoors for Little
Book SynopsisExplore the big outdoors in these action-packed animal board books with sliders on every page. Published in collaboration with the National Trust, this series of board books will inspire a love of nature in even the littlest of animal lovers. With vibrant artwork printed on white board, robust easy-to-use mechanisms for tiny hands and a rhyming text with friendly animal facts, these are the perfect books to captivate curious little explorers time and time again. In this first snowy animals book, there are geese swimming on the frozen lake, hares bounding through the snow, squirrels scampering up frosty trees and many more creatures to bring to life with the moving parts.. Other titles in the series include: Countryside, Seaside, Woods, Farm and River
£6.99
Little Tiger Press Group Don't Ever Smile at a Shark
Book SynopsisIf you meet a sea creature, It’s best to be polite. Otherwise, don’t be surprised If they give you a fright! Don’t make an enemy (or should that be ‘anemone’…) of any of these super sea dwellers and you’ll have a whale of a time with this fin-tastically fishy pop-up book! From a jumpy octopus and a pinchy crab to some cheeky clownfish and a hungry shark, there's a whole host of underwater animals to meet. Little ones will adore the clever pop-ups on each page as well as the witty, silly text. This is the perfect book to encourage your child to read along to.Trade Review'The most fantastic pop-up book for any animal loving children. Meet the different creatures you can find in the ocean, in this fun rhyming story.' -- Rebecca Evans
£9.89
Hungry Tomato Ltd SPRINGTIME Travel Through The Seasons: STEM
Book SynopsisTravel through a beautifully illustrated snapshot of spring. It's a busy season for nature, especially for frogs, flowers, birds, and plants. A playful springtime adventure!
£6.99
Hungry Tomato Ltd WINTERTIME Travel Through The Seasons
Book SynopsisWintertime takes a fresh look at how nature and habitats change and the science behind it. With frozen ponds and leafless trees, it's a brightly illustrated, beautifully written, playful look at this unique season.
£6.99
Little Tiger Press Group Habitats
Book SynopsisNature is like a magical journey that transforms with every step. Peel back the pages of this gloriously illustrated book to discover a world of ever-changing animal habitats. Interactive split pages create an immersive experience: readers are taken on a visual journey through each unique home, as they meet the incredible animals that live there. With simple facts and stunning, collaged artwork, this is the perfect book for nature lovers. From mountain tops to forest floors, from vast oceans to shifting sands – animal habitats connect to form one amazing home. Our home. Our Earth. Also available: Seasons
£11.69
Templar Publishing Little Life Cycles: Bee
Book SynopsisFrom Bee pollinating plants and bringing nectar back to the hive in the spring to the busy and bustling hive in the height of summer, join Bee on this amazing journey. Follow the peep-through holes on every page to discover each stage of a honeybee's life.After a long, cold winter, Bee sets off in search of some delicious nectar. Bee also works hard to carry pollen between plants and crops. Back at the hive, the Queen must lay lots of tiny eggs to help grow her colony. Before long, the hive is filled with new bees and lots of honey. At the end of the summer, Bee gets ready to start the cycle all over again.A timely and important message about pollinators and what we can do to help is carefully interwoven with an introduction to life cycles for little readers. With bright, accessible illustrations by the talented Maggie Li and tactile pages that are ideal for little hands, this is the perfect STEM board book.Collect the rest of the Little Life Cycles series with Pip, Drip, Bug, Frog and Whale.
£6.64
Old Barn Books Madeline Finn and the Rescue Dog: A picture book
Book SynopsisMadeline Finn has a brand new puppy and lots of responsibilities. She has to walk Star, and feed him, and make sure he has a safe place to sleep. But, she learns, the most important thing is love. So when Madeline Finn visits an animal shelter, she has lots of questions about the dogs who live there. Do they get to play outside? Do they get to sleep under blankets? Does anyone read to them? Does anyone tell them they love them? Madeline Finn is determined to help the shelter dogs. But can she find a way to make each one of them feel special? With the help of some friends and a few good books, she just may discover that even small people can make a big difference.Trade ReviewEvery page of this story deserves to be lingered over. The illustrations in warm, pastel shades radiate gentleness and care… the contrast in the expressions and body language of the caged animals on Madeline’s first visit to the shelter compared to the day when the shelter fills with children and books and blankets is heart-meltingly glorious… The characters and storytelling resonate with the same kindness, wisdom and observation of the joyful details of everyday life as Shirley Hughes' Alfie books. I highly recommend Madeline Finn and the Rescue Dog as a gift for any young child of your acquaintance, for every nursery and early years and Key Stage 1 classroom. -- Veronica Price * V’s View from the Bookshelves blog *Praise for Madeline Finn and the Library Dog: Warm and wonderful - and just the ticket for little readers who've lost their confidence.
£8.54
