Early years: nature and animals
Usborne Publishing Ltd First Animals Book
Book SynopsisDiscover all kinds of amazing animals, from elephants to beetles in this playful book for little children and grownups to read along together. The cute and quirky illustrations include lots of amusing and memorable details to delight little children while they explore different habitats including a farmyard, jungle, zoo, ocean and even under the ground, and learn where they might see the animals in real life.
£7.59
Graffeg Limited Albert and his Friends
Book SynopsisLearn more about Albert''s garden friends including Butterfly, Worm, Bee and Spider as Albert discovers what makes them special in this new board book.
£7.59
Usborne Publishing Ltd Hickory Dickory Dock
Book SynopsisThis adaptation of the classic nursery rhyme has been specially extended to make it even more appealing to young readers. Join Mouse on her busy day as she cooks, cleans and dances to the chimes of the old grandfather clock. A QR code on the back cover provides a link to an audio recording of the rhyme.
£6.23
Nosy Crow Ltd Let's Go Home, Baby Lion
Book Synopsis Help the baby animals find their way home in this fun new sliding counter series!Meet lion, monkey, hippo, zebra - four adorable baby animals who are lost on the savannah! With easy-to-use moving parts and four unique tracks to develop hand-eye coordination and concentration, babies and toddlers will enjoy taking the baby animals home in this robust, satisfying board book. Scan the Stories Aloud QR code on the back cover to read along with the story!Other titles in the series include: Let's Go Home, Baby Rabbit, Let's Go Home, Baby Tiger and Let's Go Home, Baby Shark
£7.59
Child's Play International Ltd Rainforest
Travel deep into the forest – what elusive and fascinating creatures will you find there? Delicate, colourful and distinctive, Julia Groves’ illustrations introduce us to the animals that live in this precious and endangered habitat. Wildlife fans will be thrilled to encounter all kinds of rainforest creatures – from the familiar species to the more obscure.
£8.54
Little Tiger Press Group What Do You Do if Your House is a Zoo?
Book SynopsisOscar’s getting a pet! But which pet should he pick? And what on earth will he do when they all move in? His house is like a zoo! A book for animal lovers BIG and small.
£6.99
Maverick Arts Publishing Hoof on the Roof: (Green Early Reader)
Book SynopsisLizzy loves eating grass. But the grass in her field is short. Then she sees a roof made of grass. How will she get up there?
£6.99
Maverick Arts Publishing You Can, Toucan: (Green Early Reader)
Book SynopsisToucan worries that he can''t do things. But others say he can!
£6.99
Maverick Arts Publishing Hee-haw! Yee-haw!: (Turquoise Early Reader)
Book SynopsisClover is Billy''s donkey. They are best friends, but one day, Billy grows too big to ride Clover. What will Clover do now?
£6.99
Maverick Arts Publishing The Eager Beaver: (Turquoise Early Reader)
Book SynopsisBarry the beaver wants the biggest dam, so he cuts down lots of trees. But perhaps that isn''t the best idea
£7.44
Maverick Arts Publishing Fossils Rock!: (Purple Non-Fiction Early Reader)
Book SynopsisJoin Finn and Zeek, two alien tour guides, as they find out about what fossils are and where they come from.
£5.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK One Smart Fish
Book SynopsisLong ago in the deep ocean, there lived ...one smart fish! He wasn't the biggest and he wasn't the boldest, but he was the cleverest. What this smart fish wanted more than anything else was to walk upon the land. But everyone knows that fish can't walk ...can they?Trade ReviewWormell's watery watercolour world teams with weird and wonderful fish of all shapes, sizes and colours * Books for Keeps *Chris Wormell's watery water-colours of dazzling tropical fish, with their rainbow-coloured spots and stripes, will surely captivate enquiring minds, eager to glimpse life under the ocean -- Richard Monte * Carousel *Gloriously colourful story of a clever fish * Daily Mail *Is it possible to explain evolution to a four-year-old and make it funny? Chris Wormell has inexplicably managed with One Smart Fish, the story of a fish determine to walk on the land who invents some fish boots -- Rachel Carlyle * Sunday Express *
£7.59
Little Tiger Press Group Goodnight Farm
Book SynopsisSay goodnight to the sleepy farmyard creatures! Learn about each animal as you tiptoe into barns, creep across fields and peep into stables. This beautiful book combines facts and fun, with a gentle rhyming text that's perfect for bedtime.
£7.99
Little Tiger Press Group Who Said Moo?
Book SynopsisWho said 'Moo'? Was it Bunny? No, it was Cow! This interactive board book will make children laugh with funny pairings, before helping them learn which noise matches which animal. With sturdy flaps to lift, tactile fabrics and a surprise mirror ending!
£6.99
Little Tiger Press Group Who Said Woof?
Book SynopsisWho said 'Woof'? Was it Bunny? No, it was Puppy! This interactive board book will make children laugh with funny pairings, before helping them learn which noise matches which animal. With sturdy flaps to lift, tactile fabrics and a surprise mirror ending!
£6.99
Little Tiger Press Group Sounds of the Wild: Discover incredible island
Book SynopsisDiscover a world of fascinating facts and hear the most amazing island-dwelling animals on the planet! This stunningly illustrated sound book features the mighty tiger roaring in the jungle, the lemur's call as it swings through the trees and the haunting song of a humpback whale echoing through the waves.
£13.49
Yoyo Books At the Countryside (My Cuddly Little Buddy)
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£13.49
Little Tiger Press Group Who Said Roar?
Book SynopsisWho said 'Roar'? Was it Sloth? No, it was Lion! This interactive board book will make children laugh with funny pairings, before helping them learn which noise matches which jungle animal. Little ones will love spotting their face peeping back in the surprise mirror ending! With sturdy flaps to lift and tactile fabrics throughout, this is the perfect book to develop hand-eye coordination AND teach first animal sounds. Who Said Roar? is part of a lift-the-flap touch-and-feel board book series for toddlers aged 1-3. Each title features peep-through flaps to explore, and a host of tactile animal friends to meet. Collect them all! Also available in the series: Who Said Moo?, Who Said Woof?, Who Said Boo?, Who Said Merry Christmas?, Who Said Cheep?, Who Said Twit Twoo?
£6.99
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
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
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!
£999.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC 50 Fantastic Ideas for Caring for Living Things
Book SynopsisThe 50 Fantastic Ideas series is packed full of fun, original, skills-based activities for Early Years practitioners to use with children aged 0-5. Each activity features step-by-step guidance, a list of resources, and a detailed explanation of the skills children will learn. Creative, simple, and highly effective, this series is a must-have for every Early Years setting. The ideas in this book will enable children to experience the delights of watching animals and plants grow, sharing and caring for pets, observing a variety of life-cycles, surveying different minibeasts and finding out how to help vulnerable wild animals like hedgehogs. Linked to the Understanding the World section of the EYFS framework, this book includes ideas for games, creative activities, role play and hands-on experiences with animals and plants to build children’s empathy and encourage respect for living things, both in their own environments and further afield.Trade ReviewThis book is a little gem of practical ideas for learning how to take care of living things. With so many inspirational activities that can be picked up and easily implemented into our everyday practice. Each activity within the book comes with a clear explanation of what to do, the resources required and a colour photograph. I really like that the activities can be done in your back garden, playground, local area without the need for travelling far to really make a difference. The fun sessions in this book will create future generations with such a love in caring for our precious planet and all that lives here. -- Kimberly Smith * Founder of KSEY Consultancy, www.hyggeintheearlyyears.co.uk *
£12.99
Oxford University Press 50 Words About Nature Animals
Book SynopsisDiscover dolphins, gorillas, alligators, and lots more, and some interesting words to describe them! This little book on animals is part of a series of four titles introducing first words on nature. Written by early years professionals, Lily Holland, and illustrated by Debbie Powell, it introduces new and challenging words as well as familiar ones, alongside simple explanations and beautiful artwork.Trade Review"With a note to grown-ups to encourage talking about the different creatures, a pronunciation guide for tricky terminology, and a few simple questions to set young brains in motion, these books are the perfect teaching tools at home, nursery, or school." * Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Post *"Ideal for home and school these little hardbacks are brilliant." * Louise Ellis-Barrett, Armadillo *"An attractive, inspiring first learning experience" * Andrea Reece, LoveReading4Kids *
£5.99
Dorling Kindersley Ltd I Love My Home A popup book about animal families
Book SynopsisRead about five animals habitats - complete with pop-ups, flaps, and cute baby animals!Playful baby animals love to have fun, whether they live in a forest or the icy Antarctic. In this gorgeous pop-up and flaps book, you can find out about the homes of five different animal families. Where do meerkats go to sleep? Peek inside the pop-up to see. Where do penguins raise their chicks? Turn the page to find out!With five different animal families to read about, enter the charming world of creatures and their sandy, icy, leafy, or watery homes.
£7.59
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Baby Touch and Feel Bunny
Book SynopsisAn interactive touch and feel book for babies with lovable, furry bunnies and read-aloud text! Tactile elements and delightful imagery will encourage the development of motor skills and early learning. Baby Touch and Feel: Bunny is an interactive and fun way to help your child learn not only words but shapes and textures too. Bold, bright pictures and colourful animal-inspired illustrations will be more than enough to keep your baby''s attention. This adorable picture book is a perfect first book for toddlers and makes for an ideal baby gift.Meet cute bunnies and read all about their long ears and furry tails! Not too big and not too small, this sturdy, padded sensory book is just the right size for little hands to hold. No need for Mum and Dad to turn the pages! Babies and toddlers can turn the tough board book pages themselves, which helps to develop their fine motor skills while building an early language foundation. This charming board b
£5.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Kew Lift and Look Bugs
Book SynopsisWho is busy in the hive? What is flying around the pond? Who is hiding in the trees? Lift the flaps to peek into a honeycomb, count the beetles, or look for bugs underground. With bright illustrations and simple and accessible text, this is the perfect first introduction to bugs. Bloomsbury's Lift and Look board books are packed full of large cut-out flaps, specially designed for little 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 Flowers and Plants, Garden, School, Dinosaurs and Space.
£7.59
Usborne Publishing Ltd Are You There Little Puppy
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.
£5.99
Usborne Publishing Ltd Twinkly Twinkly Night Time
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.
£11.69
Pan Macmillan Night Night Sleep Tight: Jungle Animals
Book SynopsisPut the baby jungle animals to bed in Night Night Sleep Tight: Jungle Animals. The perfect bedtime book, little readers can help the sleepy baby animals settle down by turning the shaped 'blanket' pages and tucking them into bed.Night night tigers, no more roaring. Settle down, you'll soon be snoring . . .Written in gentle, engaging rhyme and with colourful, stylish illustrations, the calming, repetitive text and dreamlike illustrations will soothe and relax young children.The book has been created in partnership with The Sleep Charity – the experts in good sleep and effective bedtime routines – and features a page of tips at the back of the book to help with a calm, stress-free bedtime and a good night's sleep.Night Night Sleep Tight: Jungle Animals is a beautiful collaboration between bestselling picture book author Lucy Rowland and acclaimed pattern designer and illustrator Monika Forsberg.Packed with features to aid pre-reading skills including a gentle counting element and repetitive rhyming text, it's the perfect helping hand for a calm bedtime routine.Little fans of this book will also love Night Night Sleep Tight: Farm Animals!
£7.59
Red Comet Press LLC Be Thankful for Water: How water sustains our
Book SynopsisA gorgeous exploration of water and how it is essential to sustaining life on Earth.Would life be fun without water? It would not!Pools for lap swimming, ponds for row boating,Lazy rivers for paddling and floating,Canoe in a creek, sail on the blue sea,And on a big lake stand on one ski.Snorkel in the ocean, what''s down in the deep?Jump in and splash from a cliff so steep!Using lilting, rhyming couplets, this book explores the many way that water is essential to our lives and the existence of life on earth. But it doesn?t stop there! Kids will also learn about the many uses of water ? and the environmental danger to water posed by pollution and lack of respect for this precious resource. Kids are encouraged to be kind, not only to one another, but to the environment as well.Kids will view the many forms of water in our lives and will view it in a whole new light after going on an aquatic eco-tour in this gorgeous poem about water.This book is printed on responsibly sourced, 100% recycled FSC paper.
£13.49
Child's Play International Ltd I See the Sea
Book SynopsisPlunge into this exploration of the ocean, with poetic text and beautiful illustrations by Julia Groves. A die-cut hole encourages children to look carefully through the book and adds to the sense of discovery. Part of CLPE's 'Corebooks' Selection.
£7.59
Bonnier Books Ltd Eco Baby: Ice Caps
Book SynopsisFind out why the polar ice caps matter, how they are under threat and different ways of protecting them. With bright, bold illustrations and simple text, Eco Baby: Ice Caps 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.
£999.99
Authentic Media Never Touch God’s Hungry Animals
Book SynopsisYou must never touch God’s hungry animals . . . except in this book! Marvel at God’s creations as you meet the greedy animals in this fun rhyming book. Enjoy touching all of the bumpy animals . . . if you dare! Content Benefits: Children will love exploring the fun touches on every page and reading the fun rhyme, as they discover the weird and wonderful animals created by God. • A fun introduction to God’s creation • Touch and feel sections in different colours and textures • Fun rhyming text • Bright and amusing illustrations • A Bible verse is included on final page • Develops hand-eye coordination in young children • Promotes sensory play • A great and unusual gift idea for toddlers • Suitable for 0 years plus
£9.49
Templar Publishing Little Life Cycles: Whale
Book SynopsisFrom a newborn calf to the biggest creature in the ocean, join Whale on this incredible journey. Follow the peep-through holes on every page to discover each stage of a whale's early life.After a year of waiting, Whale is born. Baby Whale is already ENORMOUS but still has lots of growing to do. Whale stays close to mummy whale to drink lots of milk. On their long journey to colder waters Whale has lots to learn, like avoiding boats, how to call out to other whales and how to catch tasty krill to eat. Before long, it is time for Whale to set off on a long journey alone and start the cycle again. This beautifully illustrated book from the talented Maggie Li is the perfect introduction to a mammal life cycle for little readers - and the tactile pages are the perfect size for small hands!Collect the rest of the Little Life Cycle series with Pip, Drip, Bug, Frog and Bee.
£6.99
Little Tiger Press Group One Little Leaf
Book SynopsisThere's a whole world of trees outside waiting just for YOU! This fact-packed lift-the-flap book encourages young children to head out into nature and explore. Little ones will love learning how trees grow, what amazing creatures they can spot among their branches, and even how to plant one 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 Leaf is 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, One Little Bug and One Little Egg
£9.49
Usborne Publishing Ltd Bears Love Hugs
Book SynopsisBears LOVE hugs, but what about all the other animals? Little Bear sets off to find out. Turn the ingeniously shaped pages to make Otter, Mouse and Squirrel leap into their loved ones' arms. Whether it's the start of the day, quiet time or bed time - this is the perfect book for sharing a cuddly reading moment with your little one.
£7.59
Little Tiger Press Group The Very Noisy Farm
Book SynopsisThe farm animals are off for a ramble in the countryside. Let's see what adventures they get up to. Young children will love pressing the squishy heads to make funny animal sounds on every page. The rhyming story and bold artwork will amuse and delight children everywhere.
£999.99
Owlet Press Adorable Animals Around The World
Book SynopsisA collection of the cutest baby animals, all from unusual species with fun facts that young readers will enjoy discovering for the very first time.Trade Review"Each animal is illustrated in its habitat with lots of little bits to spot and count - we've enjoyed counting all the rocks we could find on each page" - @busy_busy_learning on Instagram ; "It's a wonderful informative book that takes you through some unusual and fascinating animals from around the world" - @ramblingsandrainbows on Instagram
£6.99
iSeek Ltd My Very First Baby Animal Colouring
Book SynopsisMy Very First Puzzles series is a great introduction to the joy of colouring and dot-to-dot puzzles for young children. To add to the learning fun, there are words to trace on each page too. • Bright, colourful illustrations • Help develop problem solving, visual thinking and pen control • Specifically devised for beginners • Visual solutions to the dot-to-dots at the back of the book
£5.99
CrackBoom! Books Cute and Cuddly: Puppy Love
Book SynopsisAn introduction to the world of furry friends! This sturdy book features irresistible pictures of the cuddliest and most lovable dogs, also known as "human's best friend". Babies and toddlers will be captivated by the images of animals sleeping, playing and being downright adorable. Along with adorable pictures, this book answers some "Did you know?" questions. Pertinent facts about dogs everyone will enjoy learning about. Lots of fun canine facts; Colorful pictures to captivate the attention of little ones; Easy vocabulary for little ones to understand.
£5.69
Usborne Publishing Ltd Little First Colouring Garden
Book SynopsisFrom birds and hedgehogs to ants and sunflowers, little children can colour lots of things they might find in the garden in this fun activity book. With simple bold outlines and large areas to colour in, this book is a fun way for young children to develop their pencil control and colouring skills.
£6.95
Maverick Arts Publishing The Amazing Life of Plants: (White Non-Fiction
Book SynopsisJoin Finn and Zeek, two alien tour guides, as they find out about plant life cycles.
£5.99
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.
£18.72
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
Usborne Publishing Ltd Poppy and Sams Easter Egg Hunt
Book SynopsisPoppy and Sam are searching for Easter eggs on Apple Tree Farm. Children will love looking through the peep holes in this charming book to discover the colourful eggs, following fingertrails to trace the flight of a butterfly or bee, and spotting Daisy the cow, Clucky the hen and Rusty the pig along the way.Trade ReviewThis Easter-themed peep-through board book is a surefire hit. * The Bookseller *This sturdy board book is the perfect Easter gift for inquisitive youngsters. * Blackpool Gazette *
£999.99
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
£7.19
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
£7.19
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.
£7.59
