Early years: time and seasons

Book Synopsis Meet four magical friends who control the seasons in this irresistible new series from author-illustrator Jo Lindley.

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Book SynopsisThe acclaimed interactive picture book about the changing seasons. “Like Hervé Tullet’s Press Here, Matheson’s Tap the Magic Tree proves you don’t need apps for interactivity,” praised the New York Times. But tap that tree, turn the page, and one bright green leaf has sprouted!Trade Review"Proves you don't need apps for interactivity. [A] child makes the seasons change by following Matheson's instructions; each turned page shows the result. You can imagine this book wearing out after repeated tapping, swishing, counting and shaking, but you won't ever have to recharge its battery." -- New York Times "The conceit of this clever picture book is that the changing seasons occur as if by magic. Readers are shown a bare brown tree and are implored to, "Tap it once. Turn the page to see." As they do, green leaves appear...Simply a treasure to behold." -- School Library Journal "Matheson invites readers to take an apple tree through a seasonal round using taps and page turns in place of touch-screens... A universal theme, developed in an unusually clean, simple presentation...and, at least, with no need for batteries." -- Kirkus Reviews "Take an apple tree through the seasons by tapping, brushing, shaking, and clapping... It's a good on-the-way-to-bed activity." -- Publishers Weekly "Although simple in presentation with ample white space, the artwork provides a glorious rendition of the four seasons of a tree. No iPad is needed to make this interactive book totally satisfying." -- Booklist

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Book SynopsisKate Nolan (Author) Kate grew up in the Cotswolds and now lives in the West Midlands, where she worked as a primary school teacher before joining Usborne in 2019. Since then, she has worked on books on all sorts of topics, from airports and trucks to unicorns and butterflies.

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Book SynopsisJessica 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.Trade Review...fun and engaging with plenty of storylines which put the time into context... Varied, colourful and inviting - a super book. * Parents in Touch *When learning to tell the time, repetition is invaluable, so this wipe clean book (with pen included) is perfect for early learning of this vital skill. Knowing that mistakes can be wiped away increases children's confidence as they are willing to 'have a go'. * Parents in Touch *

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Book SynopsisHoli, Hai! Holi, Hai! It’s time to prepare for the Indian springtime Festival of Colors in this delightful Classic Board Book!It’s time for the Indian festival of Holi, a celebration of the start of spring, of new beginnings, and of good over evil. Friends, families, and neighbors wear white clothing and toss handfuls of brightly colored powders at one another until they’re all completely covered from head to toe! Young readers will love following the young siblings gathering flowers to make the colorful powders for the big day until—poof!—it’s time for the fun to begin.

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Book SynopsisHave some springtime fun with this colourful, stylish and sturdy ABC board book for babies and toddlers.A is for apple blossom, B is for bird, C is for caterpillar and X is for ... eXtra eggs, of course! This sturdy board book introduces simple spring words to get children excited about the start of the new season, with lots of cute baby animals and happy faces. As well as first letter sounds to say out loud and letters to begin to recognise, there are bright, friendly pictures with little extra details to find and spot. These offer gentle talking prompts to encourage speaking, providing lots of shared first word fun! Other titles in the series include: Christmas ABC, Halloween ABC, Vehicles ABC and Animal ABC.

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Book SynopsisFrom the award-winning creators of Percy the Park Keeper and Kipper comes a new edition of a picture book classic - perfect for children finding out about nature and how things grow. Mick Inkpen is the libraries'' ninth most borrowed author.Jasper plants a bean. He waits for it to grow into a beanstalk all week. How long will he have to wait before he can start looking for giants?''The charmingly comical Inkpen, as always, hits the spot.'' The Guardian''Nick Butterworth is one of the best picture book writers alive.'' The IndependentTrade ReviewA charming tale...with a gentle moral of how everything -- including giant beanstalks -- comes to he who waits * Junior *Stunningly simple... this book will encourage first steps in reading alone. * Practical Parenting *A charming tale, with extra-large type, that touches on the topic of the cycles of nature and how things grow, with a gentle moral of how everything - including giant beanstalks - come to he who waits * Junior *On Just Like Jasper: Wondefully simple . . . delightfully drawn. * Mother *One of the most effective plot-lines of the year. * Books for Your Children *Stunningly simple... this book will encourage first steps in reading alone. * Practical Parenting *A charming tale, with extra-large type, that touches on the topic of the cycles of nature and how things grow, with a gentle moral of how everything - including giant beanstalks - come to he who waits * Junior *On Just Like Jasper: Wondefully simple . . . delightfully drawn. * Mother *One of the most effective plot-lines of the year. * Books for Your Children *Stunningly simple... this book will encourage first steps in reading alone. * Practical Parenting *A charming tale, with extra-large type, that touches on the topic of the cycles of nature and how things grow, with a gentle moral of how everything - including giant beanstalks - come to he who waits * Junior *On Just Like Jasper: Wondefully simple . . . delightfully drawn. * Mother *One of the most effective plot-lines of the year. * Books for Your Children *

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Book SynopsisJoin The Very Hungry Caterpillar on a springtime Easter egg hunt in this interactive board book filled with lift-the-flaps!Meet friendly farmyard animals and lift the flaps on every page to help The Very Hungry Caterpillar hunt for tasty Easter eggs. Will you find them all?A simple, delightful seasonal adventure with Easter treats, friendly springtime animals and big flaps that are perfect for little hands to lift!Don''t miss more interactive Very Hungry Caterpillar books this Easter:The Very Hungry CaterpillarThe Very Hungry Caterpillar''s Easter PicnicThe Very Hungry Caterpillar''s Easter SurpriseThe Very Hungry Caterpillar''s Easter Sticker and Colouring BookThe Very Hungry Caterpillar''s Birthday Party

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Book SynopsisPush, pull and slide the tabs as two small children prepare for Christmas day in Busy Christmas! Join in the festive fun by sliding on sledges and decorating the tree, before waiting for Santa on Christmas Eve.Young children will love playing with this bright and magical board book with sweet rhyming text and wonderful illustrations by Angie Rozelaar, part of the bestselling Busy Book series.Listen along to an audio recording of this story by scanning the QR code on the back cover. Discover more Busy Books for the festive season with Busy Nativity and Busy London at Christmas.

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Book Synopsis It's Easter and it's time to celebrate in this springtime sing-along book with sliders! Bring this board book to life as the little children take part in four fun Easter activities. Stroke a bunny, feed a chick, plant a flower and find an egg - with robust sliders that are easy for the tiniest hands to move and joyful neon artwork, this is the perfect book to share at springtime. Scan the Stories Aloud QR code on the back cover to sing along with the song!

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Book SynopsisUse the colourful stickers of outfits and accessories to dress the dolls and add to the summer camp activities. From paddle boarding to a nature walk, cooking tasty treats on a campfire and team-building, there are so many different activities to choose from.

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Book SynopsisA fun, colourful Activity Book packed with charming characters and engaging activities. It's ideal for introducing your child to telling the time, and learning about the days, weeks and months of the year! We've explained everything in easy-to-understand language with loads of colourful diagrams - your child will be time-wiz before you know it! Each topic is covered by a range of activities - all designed to help that time-telling knowledge really stick. We’ve also thrown in a selection of exciting puzzles so your child can apply their Maths skills in a different context. Answers can be found at the back of the book.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the incredible journey of leaves each season and their essential role in nature! As winter fades into spring, the big job of leaves beginsunfurling from buds and stretching out to soak up the sun. From delicate maple leaves to the large fronds of ferns and everything in between, learn what leaves can do in this pitch-perfect picture book for young readers. With clear, informative text and bright, charming illustrations, along with amusing interjections from the leaves themselves, this is an exciting addition to the LITTLE SEASONS picture book series exploring natural life cycles!

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Book SynopsisLittle children and their grown-ups can stick their fingers through the holes to become the ears and paws of two little bunnies as they hop through the forest hunting for Easter eggs. Simple rhyming text and delightful illustrations combine perfectly in an engaging interactive board book.

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Book SynopsisThere’s something special about each season of the year, wherever we live in the world. Follow the children in this book as they discover and explore the unique character of winter, through indoor and outdoor play. Sensory, detailed and child-centred, this is the perfect introduction for young children to the cycles of the year.

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Book SynopsisA wonderful winter book for kids from the author and illustrator of the beloved Over and Under series, now in paperback! Part of the acclaimed nature book series that includes Over and Under the Pond, Over and Under the Rainforest, and Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt, this volume takes readers on a cross country ski trip through the winter woods to discover the secret world of animals living under the snow. Over the snow, the world is hushed and white. But under the snow lies a secret world of squirrels and snow hares, bears and bullfrogs, and many other animals making their winter home under the snow. This beloved nonfiction picture book reveals the tunnels and caves formed beneath the snow but over the ground, where many kinds of animals live through the winter, safe and warm, awake and busy, but hidden beneath the snow.  ENCHANTING AND EDUCATIONAL: A charming story and beautifully rendered illustrations invite readers of all ages to explore and learn about the 'subnivean zone' (the space between the colder snow and the warmer ground) where many animals live in the winter, opening a fascinating window into the natural world. A DIFFERENT KIND OF HIBERNATION BOOK FOR KIDS: While there are many wonderful books depicting animals' preparations for winter (including, for some, a long winter's nap), Over and Under the Snow gives a unique peek into the busy daily lives of many types of forest creatures once winter is upon them. GREAT SET OF NATURE BOOKS FOR PRESCHOOL: The five-book series by author Kate Messner and illustrator Christopher Silas Neal is a wonderful addition to any classroom or home library, sure to delight curious toddlers and emerging young readers.Perfect for: Fans of the Over and Under series Kids who love winter and animals, including rabbits, squirrels, foxes, owls, frogs, and bumblebees Baby shower, birthday, and holiday gift giving and year-round reading for nature enthusiasts Readers who love The Snowy Day, The Story of Snow, A Loud Winter's Nap, and Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring Trade Review"This delightful book is much more than just a simple tale. Children will learn a huge amount about what goes on when snow falls and the life it supports." Creative Steps Winter 2011 "With stunning illustrations, this book takes a poetic look at what is happening above and below ground when a little girl goes skiing with her father...young minds will love it." Junior Book Club 01.01.12

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Book SynopsisCelebrate the 40th anniversary of the miniature world of the mice of Brambly Hedge!It was such a hot summer. They sky was deep blue and the sun never faltered. All along Brambly Hedge, the mice did their best to keep cool. Poppy Eyebright sought refuge in the mossy shadows of the mill wheel; Dusty Dogwood took to walking by the banks of the cooling stream. Dusty and Poppy spent more and more time together, so no one was at all surprised when they announced their engagement. They decided on a very unusual setting for the wedding ceremony, but even they didn't realise just how unusual it was prove to be!Also look out for Spring Story, Autumn Story and Winter Story!Trade Review“…the most researched-crammed fantasy ever set before small children…” Sunday Times Magazine “Spring Story, Summer Story, Autumn Story and Winter Story are beautiful tales…nostalgic Mums can enjoy them with their own kids.” The Sun (Natasha Harding) “Incredible illustrations…” @father_of_daughters, Instagram “If I [were] a mouse, this is where I’d wanna live” @britneyspears, Instagram

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Book SynopsisLearn with the PAW Patrol pups!Help your little learner get ready to go, go, go with this colourful PAW Patrol activity book.Children are introduced to telling the time alongside their loveable and playful PAW Patrol friends.Introduces time words, analogue clocks and digital clocks to childrenLook out for the badge awarded at the end of the bookIdeal for pre-schoolers getting ready for schoolChildren will be on a roll in no time!

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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!

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Book SynopsisWatch the weather change before your eyes in this brilliant flip-flap book! Little hands will love turning the split pages to transform each scene and journey through the world of weather. Each scene features stunning artwork, accessible information and wildlife to spot on the facing page. With bite-sized facts on sun, rain, snow and storms – plus a section on the seasons – this is the perfect first book of weather for little ones. Flip, flap, find and discover! Rain & Shine: A Flip-Flap Book of Weather is part of a split-paged board book series for little learners. Flip-flap pages create an immersive experience as little ones are introduced to the wonderful world of nature. Coming soon: Bees & Beetles: A Flip-Flap Book of Bugs

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Book SynopsisRonnie the rooster arrives at Farmer Tony's farm to help wake up the animals. But something isn't right Ronnie just cannot tell the time! The animals band together to help teach Ronnie and soon his COCK-A-DOODLE-DOOs are perfectly on time...mostly!

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Book SynopsisChildren aged 4+ can learn to tell the time with this novelty activity book that includes a teaching clock with moving minutes and hours hands to make learning to tell the time easy and fun!The fun characters and rhyming text will help children remember the important rules for learning to tell the time.

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Book SynopsisCelebrate the 40th anniversary of the miniature world of the mice of Brambly Hedge!Wilfred woke early. It was his birthday. He had lots of lovely presents, but the best one was a surprise Mr Apple had organised a secret celebration picnic and all the mice of Brambly Hedge were invited.There was so much to carry. Poor Wilfred got very tired as he lurched and bumped his way along the grassy track. What was it Mrs Apple had said was in his hamper? Knives? Sandwiches? They were certainly heavy!When they finally arrived, Wilfred was allowed to open up the hamper and there he found the best treat of allAlso look out for: Summer Story, Autumn Story and Winter Story!Trade Review“…the most researched-crammed fantasy ever set before small children…” Sunday Times Magazine “Spring Story, Summer Story, Autumn Story and Winter Story are beautiful tales…nostalgic Mums can enjoy them with their own kids.” The Sun (Natasha Harding “Incredible illustrations…” @father_of_daughters, Instagram “If I [were] a mouse, this is where I’d wanna live” @britneyspears, Instagram “Spring Story, Summer Story, Autumn Story and Winter Story are beautiful tales…nostalgic Mums can enjoy them with their own kids.” The Sun (Natasha Harding

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Book SynopsisWith Jumbo Stickers for Little Hands: Winter Wonderland, young sticker lovers can use the 75+ adorable, oversize stickers on 11 colorful winter scenes. With more than 75 stickers and 11 different scenes to place them on, Jumbo Stickers for Little Hands: Winter Wonderland is a captivating collection of wintertime delights. Snowflakes, hats and mittens, and colorful cardinal birds are just some of the jumbo stickers included in this book. All 2 inches or larger, the stickers are easy for little fingers to handle, and the playful illustrations of adorable animals are sure to inspire big imaginations. Should that sledding penguin sticker be placed at the top of the hill or the bottom? Is that a smiling snowman? What about that ice skating bear? Where should she go? With Jumbo Stickers, even the youngest children with the smallest fingers can have loads of fun while dreaming up wintertime stories. Each book in the Jumbo Stickers for Little Hands series from Walter Foster Jr. provides hours of fun, with oversize stickers made with tiny fingers in mind. Colorful illustrations inspire imaginative play and storytelling, while the large stickers allow for fine motor skill practice, making the Jumbo Sticker books perfect for creative young kids. Have even more Jumbo Sticker fun with: Jumbo Stickers for Little Hands: Human Body, Jumbo Stickers for Little Hands: Cute Stuff, Jumbo Stickers for Little Hands: Unicorns, and Jumbo Stickers for Little Hands: Mermaids.

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Book SynopsisFull of fun, What''s the time, Maisy? is a colourful, interactive introduction to telling the time with everyone''s favourite character.Each page of this colourful large-format board book has a die-cut window revealing a chunky, clunky clock with real hands and cogs that can be turned to show the time. At eight o''clock, Maisy gets up and decides what to wear; at ten o''clock she goes shopping, and at twelve o''clock she has lunch. New time-tellers can follow Maisy right the way through her day to bedtime at seven o''clock, turning the hands and telling the time with Maisy!Trade ReviewEnjoyable and educational for all ages. * New Baby *A fun, vibrant book with the added educational appeal of time-teaching. * Junior *

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Book SynopsisA funny, festive picture book about Paddington, the beloved, classic bear from darkest Peru. When the Browns take Paddington to the Christmas grotto at the local department store, their journey through the Winter Wonderland is full of unexpected surprises. But the best surprise is a present from Santa. After all, who else would find the perfect present for a bear like Paddington? Join Paddington on his festive adventure as he discovers why Santa Claus makes everyone's Christmas so special.Trade ReviewPraise for the Paddington series: ‘I’ve always had great respect for Paddington… He is a British institution.’ Stephen Fry ‘Paddington has joined Pooh as one of the great bears of English children’s literature.’ The Teacher ‘Michael Bond’s accident-prone bear…has become one of the most enduring of children’s characters.’ The Bookseller

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Book SynopsisA unique first introduction to the phases of the moon for the very young! Learn the phases of the moon and look for Moon Buggy as he travels across the night sky in this sparkly, shiny, high-contrast buggy book!

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Book SynopsisYoung children can explore and discuss the season of summer with this beautiful non-fiction picture book. Very simple text, high frequency and decodeable words and strong art-to-text matching make this a perfect book for early readers. It also features questions to encourage readers to relate the information to their own experiences.It is part of the series ''I Love the Seasons'' which helps young children aged 4+ to discover the seasons. The books are great for seasonable topics and projects in the early years.Table of Contents 1: Thinking about summer 1: Summer heat 1: Cool clothes 1: Flowers in bloom 1: Shady trees 1: Animals in summer 1: Insects everywhere 1: On the farm 1: Summer fruits 1: Eating outside 1: Summer holidays 1: Fun on the beach! 1: Sports and games 1: Fairs and carnivals 1: Index

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Book SynopsisBabies will love this bright and bold high-contrast book, perfect for sharing from newborn and great for propping up on the floor at playtime. High-contrast colours are easy for very little babies to focus on, and with its fun fold-out pages, Animal Train will engage and entertain babies as their eyesight and senses develop. The friendly animal characters will guide you through the book, and there are lots of extra sounds to make and fun things to spot.On one side of this frieze you and your baby will meet a host of friendly animal characters off on a train journey. On the other side, the animals are doing all sort of fun activities - from hula-hooping cats to skiing foxes! - that will make babies react with delight.Also available: First Baby Days: On the Move, Funny Faces, Splish Splash, Bath TIme

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Book SynopsisFollow the journey of a tiny seed to a big, fat, orange pumpkin, as the two friends from WE FOUND A SEED decide to grow a pumpkin for Halloween! As the children tend to their plant throughout the seasons, we explore their emotions: enthusiasm, anxiety, joy and finally a sense of achievement. Using a simple text with poetry and repetition, the book shares with young readers the delight of working with nature, and shows the need to be patient.Trade Review‘Beautifully illustrated, with just the right amount of detail in both words and pictures for pre-schoolers. Slightly older children will be able to try reading it for themselves; and I’m certain that both listeners and readers alike will be eager to try growing their own pumpkin seeds.’ Books for Keeps;‘A gorgeous book to share with the young and likely to be the start of many adventures in the garden.’ LoveReading;‘A lovely addition to any bookshelf - and might just get your children interested in doing their own gardening.’ Booktrust;'This beautifully illustrated book is pitch perfect for little ones. They’ll love spotting all the minibeasts on every spread. I have no doubt that like the characters in the story, youngsters will be motivated to engage with nature, try planting some pumpkin seeds and become excited as they follow their development.' Red Reading Hub;‘The illustrations are lively and colourful, fitting well with the pace of the storytelling. Nature is celebrated on every page and readers will enjoy moving beyond the text to explore the various garden minibeasts that are dotted throughout the book.’ Children's Book Ireland

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Book SynopsisFollow the journey of a tiny seed to a big, fat, orange pumpkin, as the two friends from WE FOUND A SEED decide to grow a pumpkin for Halloween! As the children tend to their plant throughout the seasons, we explore their emotions: enthusiasm, anxiety, joy and finally a sense of achievement. Using a simple text with poetry and repetition, the book shares with young readers the delight of working with nature, and shows the need to be patient.Trade Review‘Beautifully illustrated, with just the right amount of detail in both words and pictures for pre-schoolers. Slightly older children will be able to try reading it for themselves; and I’m certain that both listeners and readers alike will be eager to try growing their own pumpkin seeds.’ Books for Keeps;‘A gorgeous book to share with the young and likely to be the start of many adventures in the garden.’ LoveReading;‘A lovely addition to any bookshelf - and might just get your children interested in doing their own gardening.’ Booktrust;'This beautifully illustrated book is pitch perfect for little ones. They’ll love spotting all the minibeasts on every spread. I have no doubt that like the characters in the story, youngsters will be motivated to engage with nature, try planting some pumpkin seeds and become excited as they follow their development.' Red Reading Hub;‘The illustrations are lively and colourful, fitting well with the pace of the storytelling. Nature is celebrated on every page and readers will enjoy moving beyond the text to explore the various garden minibeasts that are dotted throughout the book.’ Children's Book Ireland

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Book SynopsisSpring, summer, autumn or winter - the intrepid Weather Girls are ready for whatever the seasons might bring! Join them as they stomp through autumn leaves, enjoy a summer swim, explore the lush green forests and climb a snowy mountain. There is so much to experience and discover when you jump up and step outside with this lively group of friends. Get inspired and get active with this stylish book all about the magic of the seasons, the wonders of the outside world and the fun you can have with good friends. The Weather Girls is a charming, rhyming story with striking illustrations and additional nature facts, from illustrator Aki.

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Book SynopsisStep into a night-time world with Tim Hopgood, creator of the bestselling WOW! Said the Owl. Your favourite little owl is back, and in WOW! It's Night-Time, she’s ready to explore the wonders of the night, from the big, bright moon to the foxes deep in the forest. But where are all the other owls? When the wind blows the leaves from her tree, you'll soon see . . .Preschoolers will love joining in with the WOWs in this warm and simple story, and a final activity spread about counting makes this book perfect for sharing together at bedtime.Little ones will find plenty more WOW moments in WOW! Said the Owl.

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Book SynopsisAn introduction to the concept of time and the world of Dr. Seuss, perfect for babies and toddlers!Flip the flap what can you see? Full of Dr. Seuss's craziest characters and wittiest rhymes, this brilliant board book explores the idea of time.Bright, vibrant and with interactive flaps throughout, the Flip-the-Flap books are brilliantly designed for introducing early concepts to babies and toddlers and offer a perfect first step into the wonderfully wacky world of Dr. Seuss.

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Book SynopsisYujin Shin grew up surrounded by art, as her mother ran an art institute. Shin worked for Samsung Publishing and Sigong Junior for about ten years before embarking on a career in freelance illustration. She lives with her family in South Korea.

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Book SynopsisYoung children can explore and discuss the season of autumn with this beautiful non-fiction picture book. Very simple text, high frequency and decodeable words and strong art-to-text matching make this a perfect book for early readers. It also features questions to encourage readers to relate the information to their own experiences.It is part of the series ''I Love the Seasons'' which helps young children aged 4+ to discover the seasons. The books are great for seasonable topics and projects in the early years.Table of Contents 1: Thinking about autumn 1: Autumn weather 1: Frost and fog 1: Warmer clothes 1: Falling leaves 1: The woods in autumn 1: Autumn in the garden 1: Autumn fruits 1: On the farm 1: Autumn food 1: Preparing for winter 1: Flying south 1: Back to school 1: Autumn’s end 1: Index

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Book SynopsisLearn about the seasons with Fletcher and his friends. Fletcher and his mum journey through the seasons exploring what makes each season different in this new board book featuring the characters from the brilliantly popular Fletcher picture books.

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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.

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Book SynopsisWith lush, beautiful watercolors and cut-paper collage, Christie Matheson reveals the magic of the nighttime sky, using the same kinds of toddler-perfect interactive elements as her acclaimed Tap the Magic Tree.Trade Review"A charming bedtime story." -- School Library Journal "A nocturnal companion to Matheson's Tap the Magic Tree (2013), this interactive picture book illuminates nighttime's wonders... An implicit sense of power (and even a hint of magic) follows each page turn... A delightful bedtime book." -- Kirkus Reviews "This exploration of the word at night should be inviting to even the very youngest children, who will also enjoy its imagination-fueled and child-powered interactivity." -- The Horn Book Praise for Tap the Magic Tree: "Proves you don't need apps for interactivity. ... You can imagine this book wearing out after repeated tapping, swishing, counting and shaking, but you won't ever have to recharge its battery." -- New York Times "The conceit of this clever picture book is that the changing seasons occur as if by magic. Readers are shown a bare brown tree and are implored to, "Tap it once. Turn the page to see." As they do, green leaves appear...Simply a treasure to behold." -- School Library Journal "Although simple in presentation with ample white space, the artwork provides a glorious rendition of the four seasons of a tree. No iPad is needed to make this interactive book totally satisfying." -- Booklist "Take an apple tree through the seasons by tapping, brushing, shaking, and clapping... It's a good on-the-way-to-bed activity." -- Publishers Weekly "Matheson invites readers to take an apple tree through a seasonal round using taps and page turns in place of touch-screens... A universal theme, developed in an unusually clean, simple presentation." -- Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisAn interactive, Holiday themed, touch and feel book for babies that inspires hands-on learning. Tactile elements and delightful imagery will encourage the development of motor skills and early learning.Baby Touch and Feel: Merry Christmas is an interactive and fun way to help your child learn about words and textures, as well as the Holiday season. Bold, bright pictures and colourful illustrations will be more than enough to keep your baby''s attention. This Christmas 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 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 Christmas board book for babies includes: - An amazing rang

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