Early years: verse, rhymes and wordplay

Book SynopsisMighty trucks, monster trucks . . . which do you like best? Follow fifty colourful trucks as they race along the road up, down, around and back again! Can you find your favorite?Full of spotting and counting fun, with different trucks to follow on each page and an exciting fold-out race at the end, this rhyming preschool board book from Donna David and Nina Pirhonen has been specially developed to encourage pre-reading skills and expand language and vocabulary. With a fun read-aloud text, Trucks Trucks Trucks! is perfect for any transport-obsessed toddler!Part of a preschool series from Macmillan Children''s Books, Trucks Trucks Trucks! includes reading tips for parents and carers at the back of the book. Fans of this book will love the others in the series: Trains Trains Trains!, Cars Cars Cars! and Planes Planes Planes!

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Book SynopsisJulia Donaldson has written some of the world's best-loved children's books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, which together have sold over 18 million copies worldwide and have been translated into over one hundred languages. Her other books include Room on the Broom, Stick Man and Zog, illustrated by Axel Scheffler, The Hospital Dog, illustrated by Sara Ogilvie and the hugely successful What the Ladybird Heard adventures, illustrated by Lydia Monks. Julia also writes fiction, including the Princess Mirror-Belle series, illustrated by Lydia Monks, as well as poems, plays and songs and her brilliant live shows are always in demand. She was the UK Children's Laureate 201113 and has been honoured with a CBE for Services to Literature. Julia divides her time between West Sussex and Edinburgh.Axel Scheffler is a star illustrator whose instantly recognizable, warm and witty illustrations have achieve

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Book Synopsis''The Ankylosaurus called Dinosaur Bash had a club on his tail that he liked to THRASH!''Meet Dinosaur Bash, the Ankylosaurus, in this brilliant rhyming story, part of The World of Dinosaur Roar! collectable book series created by Peter Curtis, in association with the Natural History Museum.Dinosaur Bash loves to play, but the club on his tail is scaring his friends away. Just when all hope seems lost, Dinosaur Roar arrives with some helpful advice. Will Dinosaur Bash learn how to keep an eye on his tail and win back his friends? With fantastic rhyming text written by series creator, Peter Curtis, Dinosaur Bash! The Ankylosaurus is perfect for preschool children.Inspired by the classic picture book, Dinosaur Roar! by Paul Stickland and Henrietta Stickland, this colourful series introduces a cast of authentic dinosaur characters to very young children and is approved by the Department of Earth Sciences at the Natural H

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Book SynopsisWe’re not all the same. Thank goodness we’re not.Life would be boring, and I mean . . . a lot.You're All Kinds of Wonderful shows us that part of growing up is discovering and embracing what makes us unique. From different abilities to different personalities, we are all wonderfully made with our own bells and whistles.Once again, New York Times-bestselling author and artist Nancy Tillman takes a universal truth and makes it accessible in this illustrated book, for readers young and old.

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Book SynopsisI spent the dayOn the dockAnd who zoomed upAt six o’clock?A purple speedboat.A day on the dock is never dull when boats of all shapes, sizes, and colors are zooming on by! Indulge your preschoolers love for boats while also subtly teaching them about colors and time! Who zoomed up at six o’clock? A purple speedboat! What boat will arrive next? What time will it be?Victoria Allenby adds another kid-tastic instalment to the Big, Little Concept Books collection that has already graced story times with the Mathical Book Prize honor book Shape Up, Construction Trucks!, the sound-celebrating Listen Up! Train Song, and the most recent Look Up High! Things that Fly. Like its predecessors, this book features a closing note to caregivers with age-appropriate enrichment activities to extend both the learning and the fun. But they needn’t worry about handing the whole thing over to their children, since the padded cover, rounded corners, and extra-sturdy paper of this Toddler Tough format can endure many a rough reading.

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Book SynopsisTime spent with your child is incredibly precious. It helps them feel safe and loved, and develops empathy and communication from the earliest age. This little collection of nursery rhymes and songs is the perfect companion for Together Time!

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Book SynopsisHumorous and educational rhyming stories, with original painted artwork, aimed at the 6-9 age group.

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Book SynopsisThe weather is colder – December is here. There's a fabulous feeling of seasonal cheer. And old folk and young are beginning to say... HOW MANY SLEEPS 'TIL CHRISTMAS DAY!Count down to the most exciting day of the year with this celebration of fun and familiar Christmas activities and characters.Featuring carol singing, Christmas tree decorating, gingerbread houses, dancing snowmen, prancing reindeer, and of course the one-and-only Santa Claus, this is a heart-warming tribute to children's boundless anticipation of Christmas.

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Book SynopsisUnicorn . . . Moonicorn . . . Covered-in-Green-Goo-nicorn!Who'll be your favourite unicorn, in this gloriously silly lift-the-flapbook by the incomparable Nick Sharratt?With bright, bold illustrations and sturdy pages, this very funnylift-the-flap book will be a hit with all young unicorn fans.

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Book SynopsisFive easy-to-use sliders, a rhyming story and lots to spot and say in this series of bright, interactive board books for toddlers!Join Bizzy Bear as he looks after the animals at the vet's clinic! Little ones will love using the chunky sliders to help Bizzy Bear X-ray the dog's paw and wrap a bandage around it, then see who else is in the waiting room today! Another exciting title in this best-selling series which encourages preschoolers to get involved in the storytelling.This story needs YOU! By pushing, pulling and turning the mechanisms, little hands can move the story onto the next scene and bring the rhyming text to life! The high level of interaction builds confidence and engagement with books, which is a key stepping-stone to reading for toddlers. Illustrated by multi-award-winning Benji Davies, illustrator of The Storm Whale, and Grandad's Island Collect the whole series; other title available include: Bizzy Bear: Breakdown Truck, Bizzy Bear: Fire Rescue, Bizzy Bear: Racing Driver and lots, lots more!

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Book SynopsisInspired by Tim Minchin's hit song NAUGHTY from MATILDA THE MUSICAL,comes a funny and heartfelt story about why being little doesn'tmean you can't do a lot!Some stories can have a different ending if we're a little bit naughtyand remember that we shouldn't let a little thing like beinglittle stop us!

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Book Synopsis''A big Carnotaurus called Dinosaur Thud stood tall and fierce with his feet in the mud.''Meet Dinosaur Thud the Carnotaurus in this brilliant rhyming story, part of The World of Dinosaur Roar! collectable book series created by Peter Curtis, in association with the Natural History Museum.The mean Carnotaurus, Dinosaur Thud loves to chase all the small dinosaurs. But when he meets the huge Brachiosaurus, Dinosaur PLOD, he realises it''s not so easy to chase something bigger than him! With fantastic rhyming text written by series creator, Peter Curtis, Dinosaur Thud! The Carnotaurus great to read aloud and perfect for preschool children. Inspired by the classic picture book, Dinosaur Roar! by Paul Stickland and Henrietta Stickland, this colourful series introduces a cast of authentic dinosaur characters to very young children and is approved by the Department of Earth Sciences at the Natural Hi

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Book SynopsisBob the water beetle lives all alone. So how can he get a hug? He sets off to make friends. But getting a hug isn't as easy as he'd hoped. Find out if Bob succeeds in this heart-warming addition to the new Bug Tales series.

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Book SynopsisFriendship wins the day in this fabulously funny quarrel!Two frogs sit on a rock - and both of them think it's theirs. Theyfight and squabble furiously over it. But when a hungry heron swoopsdown, the frogs realise it's time to find another rock . . . together! A brilliantly witty rhyming story with hilarious illustrations.

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Book SynopsisA splendiferous selection of Dr. Seuss images for all ages to colour!This beautiful book featuring two colours of foil on the cover -will provide hours of creative fun for Dr Seuss fans from 7 to 107!Relax, play and colour in the classics, whatever your ageWith intricate illustrations (some more complex than others), playful patterns, and iconic images based on pages from such titles as The Cat in the Hat, Oh, the Places You'll Go!, The Lorax, and Horton Hears a Who!, now you can colour Dr. Seuss's work any way you want!Trade ReviewPraise for Dr. Seuss: “[Dr. Seuss] has…instilled a lifelong love of books, learning and reading [in children]” The Telegraph “Dr. Seuss ignites a child’s imagination with his mischievous characters and zany verses” The Express “The magic of Dr. Seuss, with his hilarious rhymes, belongs on the family bookshelf” Sunday Times Magazine “The author… has filled many a childhood with unforgettable characters, stunning illustrations, and of course, glorious rhyme” The Guardian

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Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 16 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary.Dive into five memorable and funny poems. From incredible whales to an uncle with a terrible itch, you''ll be sure to find a poem you like in this collection.Orange/Band 6 offers varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages.The focus sounds in this book are: /ai/ a, eigh /ee/ e, y /oo/ u /igh/ y, ie /ch/ tch, t /j/ g, ge /l/ le /f/ ph /w/ wh /v/ ve /z/ se /s/ sePages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list

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Book SynopsisHop on and sing along to the tune of The Wheels on the Bus!Roar, stomp and clap along with a class of playful dinosaurs as they go on their first bus journey!The Wheels on the Bus transforms into the squeals on the bus as the little dinos travel up and down, round and round, all through the land. Packed full of actions to join in, with a calming ending to wind down after all the excitement, this is the perfect first picture book to enjoy together.Young readers will stomp their feet and clap their hands in delight as they sing along with this fun-filled, dinosaur reinvention of this popular rhyme! Ladybird Sing-along Stories:Supports development of early language Encourages interaction and playRecommended for children aged 2+

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Book SynopsisWhen Bizzy Bear arrives at the castle, the King and Queen set about getting him properly kitted out: he is given a helmet to try on, and a sword to practice with - and even his own horse! In no time at all, Bizzy is at the pageant and getting stuck into some real jousting! A lavish, medieval banquet is the perfect end to a very, very busy day.

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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.

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Book SynopsisFrom Dav Pilkey, author and illustrator of the New York Times bestselling Dog Man and Captain Underpants series, comes Dog Breath -- now available as a board book!Hally Tosis is a great family dog, but there is one rotten thing about her: her breath! It is so smelly, Hally''s pet parents want to find a new home for her. The children, desperate to keep their beloved pet, try everything to rid Hally of her stinky stench. They take her for a breathtaking view, a movie that would leave her breathless, and a ride on a roller coaster that would make her lose her breath, but Hally''s putrid panting persists! Only a miracle could save her now!This fan-favorite read-aloud is now available as a board book for the first time! At last, the very youngest readers can enjoy Dav Pilkey''s hysterical story.

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Book Synopsis''The sleepiest dinosaur anyone knew was the lazy Iguanodon, Dinosaur Chew!''Meet Dinosaur Chew, the Iguanodon, in this brilliant rhyming story, part of The World of Dinosaur Roar! collectable book series created by Peter Curtis, in association with the Natural History Museum.Dinosaur Chew spends his days on the heath, lazing around and chewing on grasses. But when Dinosaur Munch inspires him to try something different, Dinosaur Chew sets off to explore new ways of doing things. Will the lazy dinosaur ever change his ways? With fantastic rhyming text written by series creator, Peter Curtis, Dinosaur Chew! The Iguanodon is perfect for preschool children.Inspired by the classic picture book, Dinosaur Roar! by Paul Stickland and Henrietta Stickland, this colourful series introduces a cast of authentic dinosaur characters to very young children and is approved by the Department of Earth Sciences at the Natural History Museum in

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Book Synopsis_______________ THE BUNNY ADVENTURES: OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD! DISCOVER THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES _______________ We’re going on an elf chase. Come and join the fun. Can we catch them all? YES! Run, run, run! Four bunnies set off on a jolly Christmas lift-the-flap adventure to find ten little elves hidden under the flaps. You’ll have to run, run, run if you're going to catch them all! And there are lots of obstacles along the way, from clippy-cloppy reindeer to roaring polar bears and flippy-flappy penguins. Stuffed with festive frolics, this is the perfect Christmas gift. From the bestselling Laura Hughes, illustrator of We’re Going on an Egg Hunt and The Birthday Invitation. _______________ 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 board for little hands. Collect them all for a wonderful gift to be read, re-read, and treasured for years to come. _______________Trade ReviewWith flaps to lift, elves to find and charming illustrations, this is perfect for Christmas counting fun * Sunday Express - S Magazine *

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Book SynopsisHave you ever wondered who gives the very BEST hug? The kind that feels just right? Get ready to join us on a mission to find the PERFECT hug. From bear hugs to koala cuddles, hippo huddles to walrus wiggles, penguin pecks to porcupine prickles, there are a LOT of hugs to choose from. But sometimes, the very best hug is the one that comes from the people you love most. Full of chaotic animal cuddles, this irresistible story from award-winning author Smriti Halls is perfect for sharing and reading aloud. Warning: You may want to hug this book!Trade ReviewDelightfully expressive and adorable * Kirkus Reviews on YOU MAKE ME HAPPY *Fabulously warm and reassuring * Parents in Touch on I LOVE YOU NIGHT AND DAY *A delightfully silly celebration of familial love … sure to delight both children and the adults who read to them * Kirkus Reviews *Tender and comic * Publishers Weekly *A heartwarming, playful story . . . The book itself is a warm hug, perfect for sharing together * INIS Magazine *A hoot for sharing with preschool and toddler aged children . . . a zoo of opportunity for passing the love around * School Library Journal *From bear hugs to koala cuddles, this book is the perfect gift for anyone who loves hugs! * Preneur Magazine *

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Book SynopsisThe funniest counting book of the year, featuring twenty VERY silly bears. Can you count them all?Twenty bears have been asleep Lying in a snoring heap. Now it's spring and time to clean! Time to tidy, shine and sheen!Get ready for a shot of pure counting fun, as twenty very busy bears attempt to spring clean their cottage after winter hibernation. Spring is here and it's time to TIDY but are these silly bears up to the task?This hilarious picture book is perfect for little ones learning to count!

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Book SynopsisA festive Sing-Along board book, with five robust board sliders - easy for little hands to use! Each board book in this adorable series comes with a free instrumental and vocal version of the song - simply scan the QR code for little ones to listen and sing along!With its bright illustrations, this board book makes the perfect Christmas gift for a baby or toddler! All little ones will enjoy singing along with this favourite Christmas tune and will LOVE using the sliders to help Santa Claus deliver presents!There are loads of titles to collect . . . Sing Along with Me! The Wheels on the BusSing Along with Me! If You're Happy and You Know itSing Along with Me! Old Macdonald Had a FarmSing Along with Me! Row, Row, Row Your Boat. . . and many more!

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Book SynopsisThis chunky collection of traditional nursery rhymes is the perfect way to introduce young children to the wonderful world of verse. You can enjoy 17 beloved rhymes that have been enjoyed by families for hundreds of years - including Jack and Jill, Sing a Song of Sixpence, Mary Had a Little Lamb, Hey Diddle Diddle, and The Grand Old Duke of York. You can meet Humpty Dumpty, Old Mother Hubbard, Little Boy Blue, Old King Cole, Little Bo-Peep and many more. It is ideal for little ones and adults to enjoy together, with a wipe-clean padded cover and sturdy board pages. Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. All the king's horses And all the king's men, Couldn't put Humpty together again. Mary, Mary, quite contrary, How does your garden grow? With silver bells and cockle-shells, And pretty maids all in a row.

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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 SynopsisNext, I brushed my hare and put on my new pear of shoes. Mum painted her nails before we set out for the day. Join Banjo and his mum on what starts as a straightforward day out, only to have it upended by homophones (two words with the same pronunciation but with different meanings), turning the narrative into the delightfully absurd. Kids and adults alike will love this joyful new wordplay extravaganza from debut author Mel Amon with illustrations by international superstar Sophie Beer. The hilarious wordplay combined with delightful illustrations have kids ‘in on the joke’ from the very beginning.Trade Review‘Hare or hair, pear or pair, son or sun — abounds in a glorious new picture book from author Mel Amon, illustrated by national treasure Sophie Beer. Good Morning, My Deer! is a celebration of homophones: two words that sound the same but mean very different things … For kids aged 3+ who love a bit of nonsense, those just starting to learn to read, and those with an appreciation for the absurdities of the English language, this debut picture book offers plenty to look at and discuss. Amon’s straightforward text turns an ordinary day into something quite extraordinary, and Beer’s bright and instantly recognisable illustrations are the perfect companion. Older children and grown-ups alike will enjoy hunting for easter eggs in the pages (not all the homophones are in the text), and there’s a deep sense of satisfaction when you correctly identify pie/pi, beats/beets, or jeans/genes.’ * Books+Publishing *‘[F]unny and memorable … [A]n absurd and clever narrative … It could really be used as a prompt starter for a game on words and what they mean, especially for little kids who are building up their vocabulary or are learning to read.’ -- Mariana Ruiz * GeekDad *‘This is a book I wish I’d had when I was teaching — it’s fun, engaging, and brilliantly visual.’ -- @books_for_little_bookworms‘I’m currently teaching homophones to my class and this is the PERFECT text to engage them in this subject! KS1 teachers — you need this!’ -- @storiesforlittleones‘One for the older, whimsical readers, this funny look at homophones will have readers chuckling away. Teachers would make great use of this story when introducing the concepts of homophones.’ -- Erin Lyn Hamilton * My Shelves Are Full *

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Book SynopsisIn this brilliant collection of traditional rhymes, Quentin Blake is in his element. Come and join him and meet the fabulous Handy spandy (Jack a Dandy), Jack Sprat, Gregory Griggs (with twenty-seven wigs), Terence McDiddler the three-stringer fiddler and many, many more!!

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Book SynopsisJulia Donaldson (Author) Julia Donaldson was born in 1948. She grew up in London and studied at Bristol University. She worked for a few years in publishing and as a teacher, while also writing and performing songs and street theatre with her husband Malcolm, and writing and directing two musicals for children. She has written over a hundred books and plays for children and teenagers, including the award-winning stories The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom and Superworm, which are among the UK's best-selling picture books. Julia has won many awards, including the Smarties and Blue Peter Awards and was the children's laureate 2011-2013. Julia Donaldson lives in Sussex with her husband, Malcolm, who often joins her on stage for their sell-out singalong shows.Charlotte Voake (Illustrator) Charlotte Voake was born in Wales and studied at the University of London. Her first illustrations were published while she was studying there in 1978. She won th

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Book SynopsisGet ready for a magical and hilarious adventure about the most fantastic unicorn EVER!This book is NOT about a unicorn! Well . . . OK, maybe it is! But THIS unicorn has a horn that can turn into the most incredible things - a magic wand, a helicopter, even a space rocket! Join the hilarious adventure and prepare to be amazed by your brilliant new friend.With wonderful wordplay and a funny and sweet friendship at its heart, this is NOT a unicorn book to be missed!This fabulously funny story has stacks of appeal for both girls and boys - watch out for rockets, rainbows, helicopters, massive fish, ice cream sundaes and magical adventures.Shortlisted for the Laugh Out Loud Book Awards 2023!Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free "Stories Aloud" audio recording. Just scan the QR code and listen along!

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Book SynopsisThis collection of five animal nursery rhymes includes Baa, Baa, Black Sheep, Incy Wincy Spider, This Little Piggy, Hickory Dickory Dock and Little Bo Peep. Little hands will find stimulating pictures and interesting textures such as a soft woolly sheep, a fluffy spider and a silky little pig in this bright board book. There is a fun question for each rhyme to share with your toddler.

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Book SynopsisTwo beloved giants of children's books Dr. Seuss and Quentin Blake come together for this joyous celebration of life.UP UP UP!Fill up the air.Up, flags!Balloons!UP! Everywhere!Join two of the most amazing talents in pictures books in this warm and wonderful rhyming tale about getting UP and celebrating the many joys of life!The perfect gift for boys and girls ready to get UP and face the day every day is a great day to read Great Day for UP'!Trade ReviewPraise for Dr. Seuss: “[Dr. Seuss] has…instilled a lifelong love of books, learning and reading [in children]” The Telegraph “Dr. Seuss ignites a child’s imagination with his mischievous characters and zany verses” The Express “The magic of Dr. Seuss, with his hilarious rhymes, belongs on the family bookshelf” Sunday Times Magazine “The author… has filled many a childhood with unforgettable characters, stunning illustrations, and of course, glorious rhyme” The Guardian

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Book SynopsisJoin Dr. Seuss on the road to reading with a host of crazy creatures, from wockets in pockets to waskets in baskets!Trade ReviewPraise for Dr. Seuss: “[Dr. Seuss] has…instilled a lifelong love of books, learning and reading [in children]” The Telegraph “Dr. Seuss ignites a child’s imagination with his mischievous characters and zany verses” The Express “The magic of Dr. Seuss, with his hilarious rhymes, belongs on the family bookshelf” Sunday Times Magazine “The author… has filled many a childhood with unforgettable characters, stunning illustrations, and of course, glorious rhyme” The Guardian

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Book SynopsisAn introduction to different types of weather 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 different kinds of weather.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 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 SynopsisA beautiful introduction to the world of Dr. Seuss for babies, and babies-on-the-way!An artful adaptation of and introduction to Dr. Seuss's work, this beautiful hardback edition with matching slipcase is the perfect gift for babies, new parents, and those still expecting!Author Tish Rabe poetically explains the joys awaiting newborns when they meet the iconic characters of Dr. Seuss, with appearances from the Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant and many other beloved Seuss characters.Written to be read aloud to babies and babies-to-be and based on the bestselling classic Oh, the Places You'll Go!, the book includes a brief introduction by Mrs. Dr. Seuss Audrey Geisel revealing how they were fascinated by the idea that babies could hear sounds while still in the womb, and might actually respond to the voices of their parents.A perfect gift for baby showers and newborns, Oh, Baby, the Places You''ll Go! is the ideal way to nurture a love of reading and Dr. Seuss in the very youngest Trade ReviewPraise for Dr. Seuss: “[Dr. Seuss] has…instilled a lifelong love of books, learning and reading [in children]” Telegraph “Dr. Seuss ignites a child’s imagination with his mischievous characters and zany verses” Express “The magic of Dr. Seuss, with his hilarious rhymes, belongs on the family bookshelf” Sunday Times Magazine “The author… has filled many a childhood with unforgettable characters, stunning illustrations, and of course, glorious rhyme” Guardian

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Book SynopsisWhile Diggersaurs work hard outdoors shifting earth and granite,Work takes place in outer space upon a distant planet . . .Meet the Roversaurs - an awesome combination of dinosaur and spacecraft. They busy on Mars, tunnelling through the ground, mapping new territory, testing soil samples and growing plants - what do they have planned? And might they need some help from the Diggersaurs?This read-aloud rhyming treat is bursting with funny, characterful dino-machines. Award-winning, bestselling Michael Whaite brings Mars to life with bright, bold colours and details to pore over.

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Book SynopsisA brand new picture book inspired by Roald Dahl and illustrated by Quentin BlakeIt''s rotten when you''re very small,You hardly get a say at all.It''s No! and Quiet! and That''s enough!By golly, life - it can be tough . . .Inspired by the work of the world''s number 1 storyteller, this picture book is a guide to growing up the Roald Dahl way, with gloriumptious illustrations by Quentin Blake. A celebration of all the tremendous things children have in store - from adventure to inventions, chocolate cakes to rhino poo - along with a reminder that the very best grown ups are those who hold on tight to the chiddler inside.Trade ReviewCleverly captures Dahl's magic and mayhem, with exuberant illustrations by Quentin Blake.—The TelegraphInsisting from the first page that this is NOT a book for children 'who are as good as gold', Blake's drawings hilariously portray kids who eat too many sweets 'then throw them back up again' or 'fill their underpants with bees' while grim, grey-coloured adults tell them off. But the message is also for grown-ups to 'Be outrageous! Break the mould!' Because all the best things in life have been experienced or invented by people who are curious, mischievous and disobedient. Riotous fun.—Daily MailDrawn from the prankish humour and ethos of Roald Dahl, it begs to be shared with adult and child, and is a timely and timeless reminder of the kind of childhood we might want to create for our children. Underlying messy adventures too is the desire for children to grow up to be inventive, creative, caring about nature and thinking outside the box. Even if 'being bold is never breezy'. This is a fabulously fun and special book.—Coventry Telegraph

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Book SynopsisThe Very Hungry Caterpillar is playing hide and seek in this joyful finger trail lift-the-flap book!Who jumps above the waves as they travel far and wide? A joyful, leaping dolphin with a baby by her side!An interactive first introduction to ocean creatures and their habitats. With its gentle rhyming narrative, chunky flaps and finger trails, this book is perfect for little explorers!

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Book SynopsisWhen God tells Noah there will be a flood, Noah builds an ark largeenough to hold two of every animal in the world! As the stormrages for forty days, Noah and his wife look after the animals untilthe flood is over. The warm and reassuring tale of Noah and his ark is re-told in thisbeautiful foiled gift book.

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Book SynopsisBaby''s first book of nursery rhymes.This enchanting treasury brings together over sixty best-loved rhymes in a beautiful hardback book complete with a foiled cover. Enjoy playtime together with lively counting songs and favourite characters, including Incy Wincy Spider and Humpty Dumpty, or snuggle up at bedtime with gentle lullabies, such as Rock-a-Bye, Baby and Hush, Little Baby. With delightful illustrations from acclaimed artist, Penny Dann, there is a rhyme for every occasion in this essential collection - making this the perfect gift for every baby, to treasure always.Other rhymes contained include:Hickory, Dickory, DockLittle Miss MuffetOld Macdonald Had a FarmRow, Row, Row Your BoatThis Little PiggyTwinkle, Twinkle, Little StarThree Blind MiceMary Had a Little LambTrade ReviewThis pretty, playfully illustrated collection offers an extensive array of old classics * Junior *Penny Dann's work constantly proclaims freshness -- both in her vibrant, sunshiney colours and in her contemporary take on established classics * The Irish Times *The perfect addition to a baby's nursery bookshelf and a gift to be treasured for many years to come * Baby London *An utterly gorgeous collection...a timeless seletion, brimming with love and crying out to be treasured * The Bookbag *All the nursery favourites with charming and expressive illustrations. * Angels & Urchins *All the nursery favourites with charming and expressive illustrations * Angels & Urchins *If you're going for the traditional favourites, then The Orchard Book of Nursery Rhymes for Your Baby is the perfect choice for you. * Bookbag *This wonderful collection of over 60 of your favourite nursery rhymes has been beautifully illustrated with both a feeling of warmth and humour, by the best-loved artist, Penny Dann. * Baby London *A beautifully illustrated edition of classic nursery rhymes. * Mother & Baby *Beautiful and memorable. * Irish Times *Fine collection with contemporary illustrations... this book has a strong appeal to young imaginations. * Books For Keeps *

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Book SynopsisRaffleton Grey is as BORED as a hamster can be. He wants to go to the fair but he's STUCK in his cage.There's only one thing for it . . . Get ready for the most exciting HAMSTER GETAWAY in history!Freedom means new friendships and tasty ice cream and fairground rides. But as night falls, things begin to get a bit scary. Perhaps home isn't so bad after all especially if you have a new friend by your side . . .This hilarious rhyming adventure is perfect for reading (and laughing!) out loud a fun-packed summertime getaway that's irresistible to readers both big and small!Trade ReviewA tale about a daring escape – with a twist at the end! ... Hilarious and gorgeously illustrated * Storytime Magazine *This delightful rhyming story about a hamster who wants to escape is a perfect summer read * Bookseller *In this lively picture book a well-crafted rhyming text and vigorous, comical, eventful pictures tell the tale of the escaped hamster Raffleton Grey’s seaside adventure and new friendship. * The Sunday Times *

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Book Synopsis__________________ THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER __________________ THE BUNNY ADVENTURES: OVER 1.5 MILLION COPIES SOLD! Join five little Easter Bunnies as they set off on an exciting lift-the-flap Easter egg hunt. With five delicious eggs to find and count, it's a perfect springtime adventure! Can you help the bunnies climb trees, peek into nests and look under leaves to find their eggs? You'll have to lift the flaps to search for the tasty prizes - and there might be some surprises along the way too! Based on the popular childhood rhyme 'Five Little Speckled Frogs', this joyful, interactive book is packed with adorable bunnies, lambs, chicks and ducklings. Get ready for non-stop Easter fun in this beautifully illustrated read-aloud, full of the joys of spring. _______________ 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. _______________ From creators of the bestselling We're Going on an Egg Hunt and Hop Little Bunnies. No.1 on the Sunday Times Children's Chart w/e 2nd April 2022.Trade ReviewIt's a perfect springtime adventure... Get ready for non-stop Easter fun in this beautifully illustrated read-aloud, full of the joys of spring * Toppsta *I read this book with my three year old daughter and as soon as we had finished she asked for it again - so from the outset it was clear that this was a winner! * NetGalley Reviewer *Great little book to encourage counting down. Short rhyming verses that children love, with eye-catching illustrations too * NetGalley Reviewer *A lovely topical Easter book. My nearly 3-year-old enjoyed opening all of the flaps and finding the eggs. The book is useful to help with counting. The pictures are bright, colourful and there is a lot to look for on each page * Toppsta Reviewer *A huge hit! A beautifully put together book, the lift the flaps and repetitive language was a huge hit especially with nursery age 3/4 year olds * Toppsta Reviewer *

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Book SynopsisJulia Donaldson celebrates her readers in this delightful and imaginative picture book, inspired by the children she has met at hundreds of book signings over the years.I've signed for boys called Romeoand girls called Juliet .I've signed for Roman, Saxon, Dane-Though not for Norman yet. From months of the year, colours, flowers, food and gemstones, Julia has seamlessly grouped together a charming selection of children's names and woven them together in her unmistakable rhyming style.Set in a magical transforming bookshop, Julia Donaldson's Book of Names is a love letter to the world of books and young bookworms – illustrated by the award-winning Nila Aye. Readers will enjoy trying to find their own name, and even if it isn't included, there is a special dedicated space for them to add it, or even better, for Julia to sign!

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Book SynopsisAntonia Pesenti award-winning creator of the much-loved Rhyme Cordial and Rhyme Hungry is back with the third instalment in her Rhyme series: welcome to Party Rhyme!It's PARTY RHYME! Put on your PARTY BAT, enjoy the LIZZIE DRINKS, but don't eat too much HAIRY BREAD!Flip the flaps to reveal clever puns, witty rhymes, and playful language. Perfect for children's love of birthday parties, Party Rhyme combines bold illustrations and kid-friendly jokes that will appeal to both younger and older children.

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