Early years: the body and the senses
Holiday House Inc My Babas Garden
Book SynopsisThe bond between a child and his grandmother grows as they tend her garden together.A young boy spends his mornings with his beloved Baba, his grandmother. She doesn''t speak much English, but they connect through gestures, gardening, eating, and walking to school together. Marked by memories of wartime scarcity, Baba cherishes food, and the boy learns to do the same. Eventually, Baba needs to move in with the boy and his parents, and he has the chance to care for her as she’s always cared for him. Inspired by memories from poet Jordan Scott’s childhood, with beautiful, dreamlike illustrations by award-winning illustrator Sydney Smith, My Baba’s Garden is a deeply personal story that evokes universal emotions. Like Scott and Smith’s previous collaboration I Talk Like a River, winner of the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award, My Baba’s Garden lends wistful appreciation to cherished time with family.A Jun
£16.14
Holiday House Inc Banana Dream
Book SynopsisA young boy in Iraq yearns to taste the bananas that have been made unavailable by warfare.Growing up in Iraq after the Gulf War, Mooz didn’t always like his name, which means “banana”. But when he learns the story behind it, he’s proud, even when being teased by his classmates. Now all he yearns for is to taste a banana—a lofty dream in a time when few countries are trading with Iraq, where bananas don’t grow.Inspired by author Hasan Namir’s own childhood, Banana Dream is at once a celebration of a seemingly ordinary fruit and a snapshot of how war can alter a landscape. Artist Daby Zainab Faidhi’s background in architectural illustration is evident as she brings the story''s setting vividly to life.
£14.39
Holiday House Saudade
Book SynopsisIf your heart has ever ached remembering a place or a person, a smell or a taste, then you?ve felt saudade.Saudade is a Portuguese and Galician word with no perfect translation to English; it?s a strong, melancholy longing for something you once had. Hiking in the hills, a little girl and her Brazilian immigrant mother contemplate what makes them feel saudade. A cool salty breeze miles from the ocean; the smell of Mamãe''s perfume; memories of playing with cousins under trees or waterfalls, riding waves with grandparents who are now stuck in the square of a video call.Though deeply woven through Brazilian music and literature, saudade is a familiar companion to us all. Readers who live far from loved ones or have adopted new homes will especially connect with this exploration of nostalgia and yearning.An endnote offers author Ana Crespo?s personal story of saudade as a Brazilian immigrant, and a glossary covers other Portuguese words the mother and daughter use. Andre Ceolin?s vivid illustrations, twining with daydreamy wisps of haze, set the perfect mood for this bittersweet, profoundly human story.A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
£15.29
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Hello Ocean
Book SynopsisDive into this playful poem about the draw of the shore and the effect the ocean has on all five senses. Relive a day at the beach with this lovely book of memories. You can almost feel the salt spray on your face and smell the musky scent of ocean in the cool morning air. Remember how the sand squishes between your toes as the tide rushes to shore and taste the tang of the ocean on your lips. Spirited language evokes a sense of closeness and nostalgia for an old friend. The inspiration of the ocean will make learning the five senses as easy as a day at the beach.Crisp, realistic illustrations fill the pages with the rush of surf and the warmth of sun-baked sand. The sights and smells and sensations of the sea become vividly clear in these beautifully rendered paintings.
£15.29
Tilbury House,U.S. I Am Darn Tough
Book SynopsisA story to show how to keep going even when something is difficult.Trade Review"Incredible book alert! I Am Darn Tough is a beautiful new picture book that I am so excited to share with you. Picture Books have such a magical way of tackling important subjects…and I am Darn Tough does it in such a powerful way. It is the story of determination and perseverance. Of looking within when times get tough and finding the inner strength that we all have inside of us. This is so relatable because we have all experienced moments of self-doubt, moments when we weren’t sure if we could keep going. This is a must-read for girls and boys of all ages. Author Licia Morelli’s writing has such a beautiful poetic quality to it. Morelli’s words flow so lyrically across the page while still sending such an important and powerful message. The story follows a young girl as she faces a physical and mental battle during a long race. As things get difficult she has a moment of self-doubt…but she looks deep within herself and knows she has it in her to finish the race. The illustrations by artist Maine Diaz are simply breathtaking. You can feel the pain, anguish, and triumph in the images. They are so rich and warm and pair absolutely perfectly with the writing. I adored this book. This was one that I immediately read to my kids. What an important message that I think we ALL need to hear. When we are feeling overwhelmed or down on ourselves this serves as such a beautiful reminder that we CAN do hard things. We really can. Belief in ourselves is such a powerful tool to overcoming hardships. I love how this was conveyed in the story! Something that stuck with me was that she was allowed to stop and feel her feelings. It wasn’t viewed as a moment of weakness. I think this is such an important message to share with our kids. Being able to pause and think things through is such an important quality to learn…and it is a sign of strength! Just love that this was conveyed through the story!" -- Homeschool By The Beach" Morelli isn’t just writing about a cross-country race run by a young girl, perhaps 11, with brown skin and flushed cheeks. The girl prepares at the starting line with her teammates. There is the crunch of gravel, large hills, and twisting paths, captured in soft-focus watercolors. It is a true quest, right down to the moment of stumbling and scraping her knee. “I remember crying, feeling defeated. My heart hurting, stomach in knots.” Readers are there at the start of the race, and at the end, when the girl crosses the finish line, the wind at her back, a cramp receding in the rush of accomplishment. In the voice of the narrator that is both strong and true, the story has a simple, empowering message: that even to the fleet of foot there will be moments of self-doubt, injury, and pain. Diaz’s scenes carry readers along with various perspectives and styles, from the close-up of the girl’s determined face to the ghostly outlines of the moment when she falls and drags herself back up. VERDICT A necessary purchase; a surprisingly poetic glimpse of the heart of the athlete, with a welcome, winning heroine. STARRED REVIEW " -- School Library Journal" I see your strength. I see your fight. I see you running and never stopping. Falling and never stopping. Fighting and never stopping. What Lucia Morelli and Maine Diaz bring to I AM DARN TOUGH has grit and persistence and strength and universality. And it’s a brilliant and beautiful and important and unputdownable book. A picture book that doesn’t stop and delivers solid with each read. More of this always. In books and in those who read them. And in all those mighty girls who see themselves mirrored throughout. " -- Matthew Winner - The Children's Book Podcast"A runner’s high is an exhilarating mix of relief and tenacity. Running is largely a solitary and quiet activity, combining muscle memory and mental strength. A race puts this book’s protagonist, who has light-brown skin and straight, black hair in a ponytail, together with other runners; all present female. She lines up at the start, runs at her own pace, and finishes strong. Her friends and teammates, a merry band of casually diverse girls, are supportive, yet the text understands that the girl’s race is hers alone. What Morelli and Diaz do remarkably well is show what the girl thinks about and sees with each step and how that fuels her to keep going and not give up. Diaz’s illustrations prove that anyone who runs has a runner’s body; the stereotypical vision of what a runner looks like is a misconception. In the middle of the book are two illustrations that leave lasting impressions: The first abruptly ends the soft images seen heretofore when the girl falls and scrapes her knee; a stark, almost aggressive smear of blood is rendered with sharp, jagged lines. In the second, the girl breaks the fourth wall and stares out at readers. Her gaze is so straightforward and penetrating that it’s almost startling, yet it feels simultaneously compelling, daring readers to look away first. (This book was reviewed digitally with 10-by-18-inch double-page spreads viewed at 48.6% of actual size.) A tender introduction to the discipline and community that running provides to its athletes. (Picture book. 5-8)" -- Kirkus Reviews
£13.99
Pan Macmillan My First Gruffalo Gruffalo Growl
Book SynopsisGrowl along with the Gruffalo in this fun pre-school sound board book!
£7.59
Pan Macmillan My First Body Book
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£13.49
Henry Holt & Company Polar Bear Polar Bear What Do You Hear Oso Polar
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£8.99
Henry Holt & Company Baby Bear Baby Bear What Do You See Oso Bebé Oso
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£8.70
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Christmas Quiet Book
Book SynopsisThe holidays are filled with joyful noise. But Christmas is sometimes wrapped in quiet: “Searching for presents quiet,” “Gingerbread quiet,” and “Hoping for a snow day quiet.” Irresistibly cute, soft colored pencil illustrations of bunnies, owls, bears, and more paint a magical holiday picture indeed.Trade Review"A congenial, understated choice for reading aloud to excited children to help them settle down for a long winter's night." —Kirkus "Reverence for the quieter aspects of the season is indeed a gift." —Publishers Weekly "This is an ideal title for use during a winter holiday storytime or for one-on-one cuddling at bedtime." —School Library Journal "Little kids will relate to the anticipation of the big night but also to the little pleasures, like making snow angels and enjoying a cup of steaming cocoa." —Booklist "This pleasing companion to The Quiet Book and The Loud Book! explores quiet times of the season." —Horn Book "Especially endearing." —Wall Street Journal "All of those quiet moments that make the holidays so special are wonderfully illustrated in this adorable book." —Parents Canada A Huffington Post Holiday Book Recommendation "Irresistibly cute, soft colored pencil illustrations by Renata Liwska of bunnies, bears, and more paint a magical holiday picture and illuminate author Deborah Underwood's original picture book story for children ages 4 to 7."--Midwest Book Review —
£9.15
Disney Book Publishing Inc. Disney Baby My First Christmas
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£8.54
Disney Book Publishing Inc. Disney Baby My First Easter
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£8.54
Disney Book Publishing Inc. My First Birthday Disney Baby
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£8.54
Hyperion Marvel Beginnings Spider Man Goes to the Farm
Book SynopsisAwaken your spidey-senses with touch-and-feel farm fun!Kids join their favorite Super Hero on a sensory adventure full of soft baby chicks, fuzzy sheep, smooth spotted cows, and more. The compact size of this board book is perfect for the tiny hands of your budding Super Hero?encouraging self-guided sensory exploration.Complete your young Super Hero?s library with these titles from Marvel Beginnings: Marvel Beginnings: Spider-Man''s Spooky Halloween Marvel Beginnings: First 100 Words Marvel Beginnings: My First Bedtime Storybook Marvel Beginnings: Mirror Hulk! Marvel Beginnings: First Colors, Shapes, Numbers Marvel Beginnings: I Love You 3000
£8.99
Hyperion Marvel Beginnings SpiderMans Spooky Halloween
Book SynopsisGo trick-or-treating with Spider-Man in this touch-and-feel board book!Marvel’s Spider-Man is here in a new, kid-friendly art style to take your child on a spooky and sensory Halloween adventure. Kids will explore the feel of waxy of pumpkins, crinkly candy wrappers, furry costumes, and more. The compact size of this board book is perfect for tiny hands—encouraging self-guided sensory exploration! Complete your young Super Hero’s collection with these titles from Marvel Beginnings: Marvel Beginnings: First 100 Words Marvel Beginnings: My First Bedtime Storybook Marvel Beginnings: Spider-Man Goes to the Farm Marvel Beginnings: Mirror Hulk! Marvel Beginnings: First Colors, Shapes, Numbers Marvel Beginnings: I Love You 3000
£8.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Lulu Loves Noises
Book SynopsisLULU: OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD''Simply told, full of familiar activities with wonderful attention to detail ... Very pretty to look at too'' The Children''s Bookseller on Lulu booksIt''s a lovely, bright morning and Lulu is just waking up.There''s a noise outside her window . . .Join Lulu as she listens to her favourite noises - and has lots of fun along the way! From the tweeting birds to the ding-a-ling of Lulu''s tricycle, little ones will love picking out familiar sounds in this brilliantly interactive book. With a flap to lift on every spread, these perfectly-sized board books with rounded corners are just-right for little hands. Collect all four in the Lulu Loves series - including Colours (781408849644), Noises (9781408849637), Numbers (9781408849576) and Shapes (9781408849583).
£5.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Snow Penguin
Book SynopsisIn the frozen Antarctic, one curious little penguin decides to explore the ice and the snow and the sea. On his travels he sees two blue whales, a family of sea lions and a whole school of orca, but soon Penguin starts to miss his own family. Sometimes coming home is the best adventure of all.Told in rhyming couplets, this feel-good book is perfect for bedtimes and cuddle-up times. From bestselling author Tony Mitton, and beautifully illustrated by Alison Brown.Trade ReviewThe simple rhymes and deep blue colours in this beautifully illustrated story will be cherished by three to five-year-olds * The Irish Examiner *A feel-good tale that young children will love, and is sure to become a bedtime favourite * Western Daily Press *A heart-warming tale and super-cute illustrations * The Bristol Post *A touching story about the fun of adventure and the security of the family. The bold vibrant colour of the beautiful illustrations by Alison Brown, and the sparkly cover add enormously to the appeal of the book * Parents in Touch *This feel-good book is perfect for bedtimes and cuddle-up times * Book Previews *A wonderful adventure for a bold little penguin is beautifully told in Tony Mitton’s elegant and witty rhyming text * LoveReading4Kids *This is a beautiful Antarctic adventure, with a pacey rhyme and wonderfully depicted by a favourite illustrator * Books My Toddler Loves *
£6.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Were Going on an Egg Hunt
Book Synopsis_______________THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER_______________THE BUNNY ADVENTURES: OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD!We''re going on an egg hunt.We''re going to find them all.We''re REALLY excited.Hooray for Easter Day!Join the Easter Bunnies as they set off on an exciting lift-the-flap Easter egg hunt. With ten eggs to find and count, it''s great fun. But watch out for the obstacles along the way lambs, chicks, bees and ducks and there''s even a wolfish surprise, so do take care.Based on the traditional ''We''re Going on a Lion Hunt'' rhyme, the delightful illustrations and read-aloud story will be a huge hit with all fans of the classic We''re Going on a Bear Hunt.The Bunny Adventures series is the perfect collection for young children, full of exciting adventures, fun lift-the-flap pages, and made of very sturdy paper for little hands. Collect them all for a wonderful gift to be read, re-read, and treasured for years to come._Trade ReviewA holiday read that is cheerfully chaotic and energetically well calculated * The Observer *The illustrations are lovely and spring-like, with lots to spot and discuss; the book will make a lovely alternative gift for Easter * Parents in Touch *
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Baby Touch Hello Buggy Book
Book SynopsisA brilliant buggy book from the Ladybird Baby Touch series.This bright and bold buggy book is perfect to keep the baby on the move entertained. Each spread features happy faces baby can smile at and on the very last page a mirror for baby to see themselves. This beautiful book is part of the innovative and award-winning Baby Touch range, designed to stimulate growing minds in the developmental stages from birth. Perfect for parent and baby to enjoy together.Ladybird''s Baby Touch series is the perfect way to introduce babies to books, and to the world around them. Encouraging interaction and play, these books are lots of fun for the very youngest babies, as well as toddlers.Look out for these other titles in the series:Hello! Buggy Book; Peekaboo; Peepo Teddy!; Snuggle Cloth Book; Squeaky Book; Twinkle Lullaby; Baby Touch Numbers; Baby Touch Farm; Flip-Flap Book; Star Buggy Book; Baby Touch: Box of Books... as well
£6.93
Harry N. Abrams Flip Flap Snap Dinosaurs
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£11.69
Harry N. Abrams Flip Flap Snap Farm
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£11.69
Abrams Can You See It
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Warm guidance. Verde is well established as a writer skilled at introducing concepts of mindfulness to young readers. Much good to see here.” * Kirkus Reviews *“Perdomo's digital art employs a sunny palette that reflects the joyful tone of the text… will be welcomed by anyone curious to see the world with fresh eyes.” * Booklist *“What’s the difference between regarding something and truly seeing it?... Verde (the I Am series) answers this question via accessible examples that also introduce mindfulness techniques… Crisp, folk art–flavored digital illustrations skillfully move between observations straightforward and beyond... Bold colors and kinetic swirls of images help covey a sense of wonder in the everyday.” * Publishers Weekly *
£11.39
Abrams Are You Listening
Book SynopsisFrom the Sensing Your World picture book series that explores the five senses through a mindfulness perspective, New York Times bestselling author Susan Verde highlights how careful, intentional listening allows us to appreciate the world around us in Are You Listening? All day longthere are sounds.I hear them,telling me the world is busy—and so am I. But when I find stillnessand make the choice topause, breathe, and give each sound my careful attention,I can listen. Listening tells me more . . . Gracefully written by Susan Verde, bestselling author of the I Am books, and winsomely illustrated by Juliana Perdomo, the Sensing Your World series teaches little ones to experience the world around them more deeply using the five senses to find joy, connection, and beauty in the small, everyday moment
£10.79
Disney Press Disney Bunnies Thumpers Fluffy Tail
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£6.99
Teacher Created Materials, Inc A Nap
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£6.64
Simon & Schuster Boom Boom
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£15.29
Simon & Schuster Duddle Puck
Book SynopsisSynopsis coming soon.......Trade Review"Encouragement for all who waddle to the beat of a different drummer" -- Kirkus Reviews * June 2015 *
£15.29
Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books Lick Mini Board Book
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£11.69
Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books sniff
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£9.99
Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books Munch
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£11.69
Hachette Children's Group All About Me My Senses
Book SynopsisFind out about your senses. Discover all the things your senses help you to do. Learn how you use your senses every day.With very low level text, the All About Me series shows children aged 3-6 how to look after themselves and their physical and mental health. Questions throughout encourage children to talk about their ideas and experiences and engage children with the topic.Includes notes for teachers and carers with activities to extend the learning.Read the other titles in the series: Family, Friends, Growing up, Keeping Well, My Body.
£11.39
Hachette Children's Group All About Me My Senses
Book SynopsisFind out about your senses. Discover all the things your senses help you to do. Learn how you use your senses every day.With very low level text, the All About Me series shows children aged 3-6 how to look after themselves and their physical and mental health. Questions throughout encourage children to talk about their ideas and experiences and engage children with the topic.Includes notes for teachers and carers with activities to extend the learning.Read the other titles in the series: Family, Friends, Growing up, Keeping Well, My Body.
£8.54
Pan Macmillan Toddle Waddle
Book SynopsisFollow-my-leader has never been so much fun!
£10.78
Chronicle Books Digestion The Musical
Book SynopsisThe Magic School Bus: Inside the Human Body meets Hamilton in this hilarious picture book about the most basic process of the human body: digesting food! Candy's made it. She's finally here: the human body! This intrepid sweet treat meets each of the human body's organs as she approaches her 'big break': being successfully digested! Here is the scientific process of digestion as you've never seen it before—told through a musical, with Candy in the role of the small-town kid who wants to make it big, the baby carrots as the Greek chorus narrating all the action, and cameos from every body part that plays an important role in transforming food from ingredients to nutrition.From beloved duo Adam Rex and Laura Park comes a genuinely educational, laugh-out-loud Broadway musical of a book about an epic adventure through the human body, from bite to bottom.REAL SCIENCE PRESENTED IN A FUN WAY: The text has countless facts about
£12.99
Boxer Books Spring Street All about Us My Five Senses
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£11.10
Lark Books,U.S. Spring Street Touch and Feel Construction
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£7.59
Lark Books,U.S. Spring Street Touch and Feel Vehicles
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£7.59
Orca Book Publishers Toesy Toes
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£10.44
Orca Book Publishers,Canada Calm
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£17.08
FriesenPress Winston Loves Wind
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£12.49
Sourcebooks, Inc Squishy Sounds Laughing Babies
Book SynopsisBabies will love laughing along with this adorable book featuring squishy sound buttons!Listen to the joyful sound of laughing babies with this interactive sound board book. The sound buttons are super squishy with bright illustrations for readers big and small to enjoy. A combination of photographs and illustrations will engage young readers and encourage them to interact with each spread again and again! Squishy sound buttons and colorful artwork will delight and engage your child Sound elements on every spread stimulate the senses and support early-learning development Makes a wonderful baby shower, birthday or Valentine''s Day gift; holiday stocking stuffer or Easter basket stuffer
£11.39
Duopress Little Egg An Eggcellent Book of Kindness
Book SynopsisSharing, politeness, patience, respect, and good listening: There are many ways to practise kindness, and tots will love learning more about them alongside a friendly Little Egg.Join Little Egg on a journey of kindness, enabling kids to bring positivity to their own lives and the lives of those around them by seeking to be kind every day. Designed to encourage emotional growth in little ones, Little Egg: An Eggcelent Book of Kindness is the perfect starting point for building positive values and patterns of behaviour through virtues such as sharing, gentleness, respect and more!Using simple text and charming illustrations, our adorable Little Egg presents many ways to be kind to others. At the end of this board book, kids will find a spinning wheel that lets them find and recognise different acts of kindness. A perfect introduction to emotional growth presented by an adorable Little Egg.
£7.59
DK Baby Touch and Feel Farm Friends
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£7.59
DK Baby Touch and Feel Kittens
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£7.59
DK Baby Touch and Feel I Love You
Book SynopsisAn interactive touch and feel book for babies with a cute love theme and read-aloud text! Tactile elements and delightful imagery will encourage the development of motor skills and early learning. Baby Touch and Feel: I Love You is an interactive and fun way to help your child learn not only words but shapes and textures too. Bold, bright pictures and colorful love-inspired illustrations will be more than enough to keep your baby’s attention. This adorable picture book is a perfect first book for preschoolers and makes for an ideal baby gift.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 Mom 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 book for babies includes: - An amazing range o
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DK Really Feely Trucks Really Feely Board Books
Book SynopsisExplore kids' favorite vehicles with this adorable new book that has lots to touch and simple text on every page that make reading time even more fun.In Really Feely Trucks, every spread contains tactile elements—from the sticky mud on the loader to the bumpy tires on the monster truck, to the rough grill on the concrete mixer. The front cover even contains textured elements to kick off the fun sensory experience from the start, and the small, sturdy format is perfect for little hands to hold, encouraging motor skills and early book skills.Series Overview: Really Feely books are perfect for babies and toddlers, ages 0–2. These little books, created for small hands to hold, are filled with bold real-world photography covered in embossed textures, fluffy patches, bumpy patterns, and tactile glitter. The Really Feely series encourages sensory development, language skills, and early reading skills, while also teaching favorite preschool subjects.<
£7.59
DK Baby Touch and Feel Halloween
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£7.59
DK My First Touch and Feel Picture Cards First Words
Book SynopsisExpertly designed to develop early language and motor skills, discover exciting animals in this set of 16 colorful first word flash cards. Each card has a special touch and feel element to make learning fun for all the senses!With a vibrant image on every flashcard, DK''s sturdy picture cards make learning about first words fun! Talking points on the back of each card reinforce learning while helping to familiarise children with all sorts of different words, specially chosen to help children grow. These flash cards for toddlers age 1 - 2 also help to encourage a love of language learning from the start, as each word is repeated in four additional languages as well as English – Spanish, German, French, and Chinese – with a handy pronunciation guide next to each word. Celebrate your child’s curiosity as they: • Grow their language skills and learn their first words • In
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