Picture storybooks: imagination and play
Crocodile Books The Reader
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£15.26
Interlink Publishing Group, Inc August The Tiger
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£8.54
Xist Publishing El Pequeño Hoo va a la Playa/ Little Hoo goes to the Beach (Bilingual Engish Spanish Edition)
£9.10
Henry Holt & Company The Three Vikings
Book SynopsisThree Vikings set out on a daring quest in this thoughtful picture book that shines a light on teamwork and individuality by Ezra Jack Keats Honor-winning creator Adam Auerbach.Three Vikings were dreaming of Valhalla: an enchanted land full of possibility where only the strongest and bravest can enter. The littlest Viking is neither the strongest nor the bravest, though he is the most creative. Can a gentle, musical Viking really survive the treacherous road to Valhalla? This mythical tale celebrates teamwork, acceptance, the power of music, and the art of storytelling.Christy Ottaviano Books
£17.59
Astra Young Readers What If . . . ? Then We . . .: Short, Very Short,
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£15.26
Jolly Fish Press Holly and the Pittie Party
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£16.79
Sky Pony Waves in the Bathtub
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£14.44
Clay Bridges Press Something Worth Sharing
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£18.99
Proving Press Tales from the 4th Grade: 75 Short Stories
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£15.04
Proving Press Cuentos del 4to Grado: 75 Historias Cortas
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£14.80
Page Publishing, Inc. Purple Shoe Laces
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£17.05
Astra Publishing House Let's Dance!
Book SynopsisThis rhythmic showcase of dances from all over the world features children of diverse backgrounds and abilities tapping, spinning, and boogying away!Tap, twirl, twist, spin! With musical, rhyming text, author Valerie Bolling shines a spotlight on dances from across the globe, while energetic art from Maine Diaz shows off all the moves and the diverse people who do them. From the cha cha of Cuba to the stepping of Ireland, kids will want to leap, dip, and zip along with the dances on the page!Trade Review2021 Crystal Kite Award WinnerFinalist, 2021 Connecticut Book Awards"Dancing is one of the most universal elements of cultures the world over. In onomatopoeic, rhyming text, Bolling encourages readers to dance in styles including folk dance, classical ballet, breakdancing, and line dancing. Read aloud, the zippy text will engage young children... (and) will get toes tapping." — Kirkus Reviews "Debut author Bolling presents 10 forms of dance in short, rhyming stanzas. Alongside the text are bright, spirited illustrations of children doing various dances such as Kathak (India) and Kuku (Guinea), as well as styles with origins in the United States, including break dancing and disco. Images depicting dances from the United States feature groups of children who are diverse in race, body size, and abilities. A fun and lively title." —School Library Journal
£15.29
Astra Publishing House Here Comes Firefighter Hippo
Book SynopsisNew York Times best-selling author Jonathan London explores how even the smallest Hippo can be a big help when he teams up with his friends.Today Little Hippo is playing firefighter. But as Firefighter Hippo pedals his fire truck through the jungle, he gets trapped in a mud hole, tangled in tall grass, and stuck on a hill. That's nothing compared to the biggest surprise of all—a real fire. It's a good thing the little firefighter knows exactly what to do!Trade Review"Little Hippo's story charms readers with copious onomatopoeia. Observant readers can see clues as to the next animal Little Hippo will encounter in the gouache illustrations, which are full of Seuss-ian colors and de Brunhoff-eque shapes. What job will Little Hippo tackle next? Readers will be there for it." — Kirkus Reviews
£9.74
Astra Publishing House If This Bird Had Pockets: A Poem in Your Pocket
Book SynopsisAn ideal gift for children who love animals, this picture book is a celebration of Poem in your Pocket Day and a charmingly illustrated collection of playful poems about 19 different creatures.Fascinating information about the animals (yes, sea otters have pockets!) tucked into short, lively poems and bright, bold artwork make this collection perfect for National Poetry Month—or any day of the year.In honor of Poem in Your Pocket Day, a child imagines the poems animals might carry in their pockets, if they had pockets. What would a hummingbird write? A fox? A sea otter? These poems capture the essences of animals furry, feathery and finny, exploring what makes each unique. Ruby-Throated Hummingbird sings with its wings, Red Fox's poem is a fiery tail flashing in the dark, and Sea Otter’s poem is its secret pocket. Which poem will capture the heart of the child narrator? A poem about loving animals, of course!Trade Review"As a child considers possibilities for Poem in Your Pocket Day, a bird outside provides inspiration...the imaginative, whimsical tone should easily resonate with children... throughout this delightful collection, VanDerwater (Read! Read! Read!, 2017) employs various poetic forms and attitudes, which enliven the reading experience, as do the vibrant, cartoon illustrations. Some Poem in Your Pocket Day information is included, and though this is connected to that celebration, this collection also provides an engaging introduction to both poetry and animals." —Booklist"VanDerwater’s playful collection (is) fun to contemplate... each poem also imparts a information about its speaker, making for a group of brief lessons as pleasing as they are accessible about 'life in the/ wondrous wild.'" –Publishers Weekly
£15.29
Astra Publishing House A Beach Tail
Book SynopsisHow will Gregory find his way back to Dad? Swish-swoosh . . . Gregory draws a lion in the sand. "Don't go in the water, and don't leave Sandy," warns Dad. But the sandy lion grows a tail that gets longer and longer—and soon Gregory is lost on the beach. This wonderful read-aloud book brings to life a summer experience that is all too familiar for young children. Karen Williams's rhythmic text has been paired with Floyd Cooper's brilliant illustrations, revealing the trip down the beach entirely from a child's point of view. A gentle father-son bond is shown in both text and art, reassuring young readers even as they share in Greg's moment of worry at finding himself lost and alone.Trade Review★ "Scoop up this tale for its strength as a unique beach story and for its warm portrayal of an African-American son and father enjoying the outdoors." — Kirkus Reviews, starred review★"A charming tale of creativity and discovery." — School Library Journal, starred review"A lovely collaboration suited for every collection." — Booklist
£8.54
Astra Publishing House Here Comes Shopkeeper Hippo
Book SynopsisEven the smallest hippo can be a big help when he teams up with his friends in this imaginative picture book that will inspire young readers as they play their own games of make-believe.Little Hippo loves to play pretend, and today he’s going to be a shopkeeper! Little Hippo has a goal—he is determined to buy his mama a special gift. With goodies filling his shop, Shopkeeper Hippo is excited to see his many friends stopping by for a treat. Filled with silly animal antics and culminating in the beautiful bond between mother and child, this heartwarming story shows all readers the joy in being kind and the impact of being brave.Trade Review"This tagalong pal also does some silly things and has a storyline with an ending that parallels Little Hippo’s—a fun visual detail sure to appeal to attentive readers. The use of onomatopoeia, like the repetitive “squeakidy-squeak” sound of the wagon rolling, makes this one a good read-aloud choice. Simple but sweet." —Kirkus Reviews
£11.69
Red Comet Press LLC Hideaway
Book SynopsisEscape to the world of make believe where imagination takes flight.This charming excursion to the world of imaginative play features poetic text accompanied by exquisite illustrations by a recent Italian Children''s Laureate. "Our hideaway is a house made of slender branches and singing leaves. No one can enter, except my little brother and I. Even though there''s not much room, for us it has no limits. We can travel to the savanna or to snow capped lands, enjoy a five o''clock tea or sleep beneath the stars. Until we hear a far-off voice growing nearer as it calls to us . . . has someone found us in our hideaway?" This timeless ode to creative play provides a welcome reminder to unplug from the distractions of the modern world, be present in the moment, and ready to travel wherever our imaginations might take us.
£12.59
Mascot Kids It's Okay to Ask: A Book about Disabilities
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£17.06
Familius LLC At the Stroke of Goodnight
Book SynopsisReminiscent of Susan Marie Swanson's The House in the Night, world-renowned paper-cut artist Clay Rice weaves a poetic scene of what happens around a small farmhouse as night falls.A dreaming dog. A purring cat. A bird on a limb. A mouse on a mat. The evening glows in the twilight. And all falls quiet at the stroke of goodnight.A baby coos; a mommy sighs. Little ones tucked in, with dreams in their eyes. A gentle hand turns out the light. And all is quiet at the stroke of goodnight.A perfect bedtime story that gently and beautifully depicts a busy world settling in for a warm night's sleep.Trade Review"Rice's rhythmic lullaby is calming and mild, suited well to a bedtime wind-down."- Publishers Weekly "'At the Stroke of Goodnight' is a perfect bedtime story for children ages 3-5 that gently and beautifully depicts a busy world settling in for a warm night's sleep...certain to be an immediate and enduringly popular addition to family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library picture book collections" -Midwest Book Review "A lyrical poem fit for any bedtime ritual. Rice captures the soothing rhythms of the night in an ode to bedtime that will please any toddler. Using what appear to be cut-paper silhouettes on solid and gradient-color backings, Rice fills each page with images of evening repose: ducks napping, deer browsing, a squirrel sleeping, and so on. The silhouettes are touched with buff highlights, giving them shape and suggesting feathers, fur, and a fawn’s spots. In many of the pictures, the image of a clock can be seen with its hands pointing to the late-night/early-morning hours to further suggest the lateness of the day. Often superimposed on tree trunks, the clock takes on many forms—a duck’s home, a birdhouse, a shed, and so on—to better blend into the scenery of the night. The poem centers on a rural family of unknown ethnicity with chickens, sheep, and farming equipment, but urban and suburban children will respond to the story as well based on the easy flow of the rhyme, the titular line acting as a refrain. “A calf in the barn. A sheep in her stall. / A colt casts a shadow on the weathered wall. // A hen warms her eggs. Rooster waits for first light. / And all is quiet at the stroke of goodnight.” The story should also find a place of honor in pajama storytimes in schools, preschools, and libraries. Simply sublime. (Picture book. 2-6)"- Kirkus Reviews "PreS-Gr 1- Darkness is falling around the world as animals and humans alike prepare for sleep. From dogs and cats to birds and mice, many creatures prepare for the stroke of goodnight. Quiet descends in the barn, deer rustle in the leaves, and a human mother and her baby coo to each other as the lights are dimmed. A sense of calm envelopes readers as they turn these pages: the backlit, cut-paper silhouettes coupled with the smoothly flowing lyrical and rhyming text behave like a spoken lullaby. The beginning of the book is a loving homage to Goodnight Moon, with one page in particular standing out in its similarity. The latter part of the book diverts from the initial theme as the story changes focus from animals to humans, circling back to its roots on the final page. Each page is dominated by a striking and memorable image, full of small and delicate details. VERDICT Ideally suited to bedtime readings, this rhyming story is a delightful addition to bedtime reading for fans of older style literature brought into a modern light."- Mary Lanni, formerly of Denver Public Library
£13.49
Commonwealth Editions Maddie and Liam at the Museum
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£16.19
Beaver's Pond Press Is This Right?
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£14.20
Black Rabbit Books The Ants and the Grasshopper Retold
£9.49
Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC Peas on Earth
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£8.54
Silver Dolphin Books Time for Bed, Panda!
Book SynopsisFollow along with Panda as he gets ready for bed in this bright and colorful board book!Young children will delight in Panda's interactive googly eyes as they learn simple first words on each page. Your little one can also help Panda close his eyes to sleep with the slider at the end, making this a perfect bedtime book!
£7.59
Page Street Publishing Co. Meena's Mindful Moment
Book SynopsisMeena is excited to visit Dada and explore all the exciting sights and sensations of his home with him. But Meena has so much energy, it becomes a whole imaginary character she calls her hurly-burly hullabaloo. Wherever Meena goes, her hurly-burly hullabaloo goes too. Together they're never calm, as they run and cartwheel and make a lot of noise! But when Meena makes a mess, her grandfather is there to teach her how to handle it with deep breaths and meditative poses-after all, he has a hurly-burly hullabaloo too. With playful art and engaging characters (real and imagined), this charming story all about mindfulness will be wonderfully relatable to anyone with a rambunctious hurly-burly hullabaloo of their own.
£13.29
Page Street Publishing Co. I Want to Be Big!
Book SynopsisJaiceon wishes he was big—bigger than his whole family, bigger than everyone! If he were big, he could reach the cookies on the counter, or make his own sandwich. He could stay up really late, swim with sharks, and even be best friends with Bigfoot! Nobody’s your boss when you’re big. When Jaiceon’s wish is granted, rules shrink away, and he dives into a world of enormous fun. But as he grows, the situation grows out of control along with him, and Jaiceon starts to wonder if being small wasn’t so bad after all. The sky’s the limit in this larger-than-life tale about how sometimes what we wish for isn’t exactly what we want, and how, with a little creativity and help, we can learn to love ourselves for who we are right now.
£15.19
Retail Centric Marketing Beary Sweet!: Paint Box Colortivity
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£8.54
Dreamtivity Ho Ho Ho: Colortivity with Scented Twist Crayons
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£7.59
Dreamtivity Hello, Cutie: Colortivity with Scented Twist-Up
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£7.59
Dreamtivity Googly Eyes: Shake 'n' Giggle: Colortivity
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£5.99
Dreamtivity Crayola: My Colors of Kindness Sticker and
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£9.49
Dreamtivity Disney Princess Color & Craft: The Magic of Fall
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£6.99
Dreamtivity Disney Frozen: Heart for Adventure: With 4 Gel
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£7.59
Levine Querido You Are the Loveliest
Book SynopsisSometimes our feelings are so big, our dreams and our worries so wide, that we can’t find the words to express them. How MUCH love we feel; what a new sibling will bring; exactly what it’s like to take a hard tumble, or to want the sun to shine on a rainy day. These thoughts and questions are explored by Hans and Monique Hagen in poems pitched perfectly to the children who wonder. Marit Törnqvist is their brilliant partner, spreading gorgeous color and heartfelt imagery across these pages. If you want a sneak peek at what we mean, turn to the sunflower spread on page thirty, and feel…yourself smile.
£11.69
Levine Querido Ways to Play
Book SynopsisRiley has plenty of ways to play; like lining up dolls and stuffies by size and shape. Tearing up newspapers and making piles into mountains, using sharp crayons to draw big swirly patterns. But bossy cousin Emma thinks those ways are wrong, wrong, and wrong. And she makes no bones about letting Riley know exactly what her opinion is. Fortunately, Charlie the dog is on hand to help with a breakthrough demonstration that there are MANY ways to play; and all of them are right. Based on experiences that Lyn Miller Lachman had growing up as an Autistic child and illustrated with the humor, tenderness and understanding that perhaps only an artist like Gabriel Alborozo, himself an Autistic creator, could bring, here is an empowering validation of the value of individual expression. And a whole lot of fun.P R A I S E ? ?Inspired by her own childhood, Miller-Lachmann, who is autistic, is keenly aware that there are many ways of having a good time, and the straightforward, spare first-person narration centers Riley?s experience. Although it?s never explicitly mentioned that Riley has a diagnosis, it seems likely the child is, like the author, autistic, and many neurodivergent children will feel seen and affirmed.??Kirkus (starred) ? ?The poignant text teams together with ebullient drawings, delivering a welcome and heartwarming message for all young readers. Many libraries will find this picture book appealing, especially if their collection of stories needs a new and welcome addition with respect to children of all abilities.??School Library Journal (starred) ?Cousins find common ground through play in a simple story with an instructional thrust from an autistic creative team.??Publishers Weekly
£13.29
Levine Querido La Tímida Willow: (Shy Willow Spanish Edition)
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£15.29
Cottage Door Press Daniel Tiger Happy Birthday!
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£7.99
Cottage Door Press Baseball!
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£7.99
Cottage Door Press Mirror & Me Happy Halloween
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£13.70
Fulton Books Presley Pocket Flower: Pool day fun with a
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£13.56
Amazon Publishing Simon Says Good Night
Book SynopsisSimon didn’t say go to sleep…did he? After he’s tucked into bed, Simon and his favorite toys get ready to play…Simon Says! The nighttime comes alive, and imaginations run free as Simon issues his commands to his little friends. There’s just one rule: you’d better make sure he said “Simon says,” or else it’s your turn to go to sleep! One by one, Simon’s toys get all cozy for sleep…until it’s Simon’s turn! Join Simon and his toy friends in this charming and playful bedtime romp.
£12.99
Astra Publishing House The Bridge
Book Synopsis“The Bridge is so many things at once. It is very funny, it is very mysterious, it is very beautiful, and it is like no book I’ve ever seen. I love it very much.” —Jon KlassenFrom beloved Swedish children’s author-illustrator Eva Lindström, The Bridge is the story of two wolves, one pig, and a bridge—and what it means to embrace the absurd twists and turns that life sometimes has in store. Perfect for fans of the down-to-earth charm and wisdom of William Steig and the sly wit of Jon Klassen.A pig drives by looking for a bridge but ends up the houseguest of two wolves in the woods. Who are they? What do they want? And where is the pig rushing off to, anyway? Written and illustrated in Lindström’s laconic, razor-sharp, and darkly comical style, The Bridge marks the US debut of one of the world's most celebrated picture book creators. Young readers and parents alike will savor the mysteries of this droll, fast-paced, and ever-so-slightly-sinister story in which, as in a classic fairy tale, an ordinary chance encounter suddenly morphs into an adventure that feels both wildly improbable and true to life.Trade Review“The Bridge gets deeper and weirder and better every time I read it. It’s like a fantastic trap. It seems impossible that Eva Lindström's storytelling could be as good as her artwork, but it is. I’m so glad she’s out there.” —Jon Klassen“The first time I read The Bridge I laughed all the way through and then on the last page I made a different kind of laugh/yelling noise. I’ve read it many times since and it only gets better and more impressive. I love it.” —Jon Klassen“Translated from the original Swedish, with off-kilter and perspective-warped illustrations done in a pale wash of gouache and watercolor, this book is entirely original and unique. The text itself is straightforward and simple with an undercurrent of dry humor, but there are strategic and deliberate hints of violence painted ominously into the backgrounds...that give the story an unsettling feeling throughout. That, combined with the eerie, mic-drop ending, makes it feel somewhat like a Christopher Nolan film for kids in a 36-page picture-book format.” —Booklist"A slow-paced cozy adventure...A book that opens like a fairy tale and ends more like an existential question, this is recommended as an additional purchase, for its poetic setting and pacing." —School Library Journal“It’s rare that one encounters something as simultaneously comforting and unnerving as The Bridge. Lindström’s tale is clearly for the child unafraid to speculate multiple theories about its surprise ending. A twisty, cozy concoction.” —Betsy Bird, influential blogger at Fuse #8 and collection development manager, Evanston (IL) Public Library“Lindström’s naïve gouache illustrations carry readers through a strange, mostly empty world seemingly fraught with danger...Enigmatic.” —Kirkus Reviews“Suspenseful...” —Publishers Weekly
£16.14
Astra Publishing House The Magic Bookcase
Book SynopsisHans Christian Andersen Medalist Robert Ingpen brings classic stories to life in a collection that serves as his magnum opus to the imagination. Featured in New York Times Book Review "8 Picture Books About Books"World-renowned illustrator Robert Ingpen begins his magical journey through the world of classic children's stories with a mural he worked on for years, inspired by the great storybook characters. The original mural is more than 20 feet long, but Mr. Ingpen knew he had to find a way to turn that work into a book in its own right. This book contains some of his favorite quotations from the stories that inspired him, as well as an eye-popping fold-out centerpiece with a reproduction of the full mural. This book is an eye-popping illustrated celebration of the power of imagination.Trade ReviewFeatured in New York Times Book Review "8 Picture Books About Books""“A goblin named Tally guides readers through a more-than-20-foot-long foldout reproduction of the massive mural Ingram painted of ‘a room with bookcase walls’ where instead of the great storybooks themselves their most colorful characters come alive." -- New York Times Book Review"Ingpen spins a fantastic spell in this imaginative book....Beautiful to look at...these pictures absolutely deserve to be pored over." -- Read and Reviews blog
£17.09
Tiger Tales A Happy Place
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£12.44
Simon Spotlight Let's Meet the Doctor!
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£6.64
Simon Spotlight Meet Donkey Hodie!
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£6.64
Simon Spotlight Peekaboo, JJ!
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£7.59
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers The Book That Did Not Want to Be Read
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£15.19
