Picture storybooks: imagination and play

Book SynopsisKeep Smiling is a celebration of the most universal symbol of hope, joy and positivity - a smile! Created by the bestselling team behind Coming to England: the inspirational Dame Floella Benjamin, and award-winning illustrator Diane Ewen.Vina's Mum has always told her that a smile is the best gift you can give someone. And as Vina loves smiling more than anything else, she gives the gift of her smile to anyone who needs it. But on her first visit to her new school, Vina's own smile gets a bit . . . lost. She can't find it under the slide, or on the climbing frame. Then, a smile appears, in the most unexpected place!

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Book SynopsisJoin Thomas and friends for a fun-filled journey in this All Engines Go picture book!Join Thomas for a new All Engines Go adventure featuring his new friend Bruno, the first brake car with autism in the Thomas & Friends series. Bruno doesn't think like the other engines, but he is Really Useful on the railway!Diesel is given an urgent job to do, but Bruno, the new brake car, wants him to slow down and be careful. Diesel doesn't see things the way Bruno does, and he races straight into a rockslide. Can the pair work together to get back on track?Look out for other great Thomas & Friends books including:Happy Birthday ThomasThe Mystery of Lookout MountainChasing RainbowsThe 12 Engines of ChristmasMeet Team ThomasThe Biggest Adventure ClubThomas & Friends FeelingsPeep! Peep! Potty StarPotty Star Sticker Activity BookThe Thomas & Friends AnnualThomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 75 years. He ranks alongside other beloved characters such as Paddingto

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Book SynopsisThomas can travel with you wherever you go with this mini pocket library containing six little books! The Thomas Little Learners Pocket Library is the perfect way to introduce toddlers to early learning concepts.Young Thomas fans will love learning with Thomas & Friends from the All Engine Go TV show. This little slipcase contains six sturdy board books each based on a different early learning theme:ColoursWordsNumbersEmotionsShapesOppositesWith colourful pictures of Thomas and friends and simple text,young children will enjoy holding the books, turning the pages and pointing to the pictures. The small size of the slipcase and board books means it's perfect for carrying in a bag or buggy, so it can be enjoyed by children wherever they go. The books also make the perfect party bag fillers!There's also a fun extra children can arrange the back covers of the books to put together a big picture of Thomas and his friends.The Thomas and Friends Pocket Library is a great collection for young

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Book SynopsisWhen 8-year-old Alice inherits an enchanted cookbook named Cookie from her great-grandmother, she takes a magical trip to Wonderland and finds herself manning the kitchen of Alice's Wonderland Bakery!This 22-page, beautifully illustrated board book is a replica of the magical cookbook featured in the Disney Junior series Alice's Wonderland Bakery. Fans of the show will love looking through her sturdy pages filled with easy-to-make recipes for breakfast, snacks, drinks, lunch, and sweets. Alice's Wonderland Bakery is a place where sugar and spice make everything nice. With a sprinkle of creativity, a dash of curiosity, and a can-do attitude, Alice, the great-granddaughter of the original Alice in Wonderland, is ready to confront any kitchen challenge, from catering a mad tea party to baking an unbirthday cake for the Queen of Hearts.  Alice and her friends bring everyone in Wonderland together by preparing delicious meals and tasty treats. f you like this book, you may also want to add these other Disney books to your collection: Disney Bunnies: I Love You, My Bunnies Minnie: Minnie's Fixer-Upper Disney Bunnies: Goodnight, Thumper! Minnie Knows Bows World of Reading: Alice's Wonderland Bakery: Meet Alice and Her Friends Alice's Wonderland Bakery: Unforgettable Unbirthday

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Book SynopsisLong planes, short planes, stuck at the airport planes . . . which do you like best? Follow fifty colorful planes as they race through the air soaring, swooping and loop-the looping! Can you find your favorite?Full of spotting and counting fun, with different planes to follow on each page and an exciting fold-out race at the end, this rhyming preschool book from Donna David and Nina Pirhonen has been specially developed to encourage pre-reading skills and expand language and vocabulary. Full of action-packed scenes and fun read-aloud text, Planes Planes Planes! is perfect for any transport-obsessed toddler!Fans of this book will love the others in the series: Trains Trains Trains!, Cars Cars Cars! and Trucks Trucks Trucks!

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Book SynopsisNewborns will love learning about Halloween with Little Ghostie! Count along in this Halloween finger puppet book with a cute little ghost who shares a night of spooky fun with witches, black cats, and pumpkins. Featuring an adorable plush finger puppet that peeks into each lovingly illustrated page, this entry in the bestselling finger puppet series offers parents and children a fun, interactive way to celebrate Halloween as they build a love of books that will last all through the year.

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Book Synopsis"Deliciously playful and imaginative."—Kirkus Benny loves bananas. He eats them morning, noon, and night. He even rides a bike with a yellow banana seat. In fact, Benny has a secret, he hopes one day he will turn into a banana! And if there is one thing Benny knows, it’s that with a little imagination anything is possible.Trade Review"An engaging and endearing story about a boy who loves bananas and dinosaurs so much that one day using his imagination he turns into a bananasaurus! Through the story, we see Benny’s supportive family, their love and respect for his creativity and the powerful role language plays in connecting people."—Toronto Star "The book’s silliness is its strength; it will certainly reach imaginative little readers who might themselves be obsessed with a particular creature, costume, or food...Deliciously playful and imaginative."—Kirkus "Youngsters will enjoy having this book read to them. Teachers/caregivers can use this book with discussions about different types of families."—CM: Canadian Review of Materials"This entertaining, tongue-in-cheek story about a child’s obsession and the power of imagination is the second picture book by Inuk author Sarabeth Holden. Toronto-based illustrator Emma Pedersen clearly has a field day bringing the story to life, switching back and forth between cute little Benny-boy and his huge scary dinosaur persona, as she seamlessly mixes ordinary family-life and effervescent imagination. A fun read for all ages published by Inuit-owned Inhabit Media, who are committed to promoting fascinating Inuit stories both traditional and new." — The White Ravens

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Book SynopsisMilo and Jay have always been best friends . . . until one day, a green-eyed monster appears! A book about dealing with jealousy, from the bestselling Big Bright Feelings series by Tom Percival Be open, be honest, be you! Big Bright Feelings for little people. Milo loves spending time with his best friend, Jay. But when a new girl called Suzi moves in next door, Milo starts to feel left out. The jealous feeling gets stronger and stronger – until suddenly, a GREEN-EYED MONSTER pops up beside him! Soon, the monster is poisoning Milo's thoughts. It won’t leave him alone! Can Milo find a way to free himself from the monster and repair his friendship? Warm and uplifting, Milo’s Monster is an inspiring story about dealing with feelings of jealousy. It's the ideal starting point for helping children to build strong friendships and say goodbye to jealous feelings. Tom Percival’s Big Bright Feelings series is the perfect springboard for talking about mental and emotional health, positive self-image, building self-confidence and managing feelings. Every child’s bookshelf should contain his books.Trade ReviewBeautiful and uplifting * The Scotsman on MEESHA MAKES FRIENDS *A joyous, original paean to individuality * Guardian on PERFECTLY NORMAN *Perceptive and poignant . . . a must-have for all children's bookshelves * Guardian on RUBY'S WORRY *Truly uplifting . . . inspires children to dare to be different * BookTrust on PERFECTLY NORMAN *Sure to help young readers recognize – and reconcile with – their own green-eyed monsters * Kirkus Reviews *

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Book Synopsis“The world is big and there’s much to see, And a bear must go where he wants to be. And a bear as curious as me— longs to gaze at the starlit sea!” A book-loving bear sets off to see the world. She takes one special thing—her Bear’s Big Book of Being Wise. But when she meets different creatures—each needing her help—she discovers that books aren’t just brilliant at fixing problems—they can also help you make new friends. And if you’re lucky, books can take you to a very special place indeed…

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Book SynopsisA mama’s wishes for her brave Little Wonder tell a tale as old as time in a whole new world perfect for new graduates, gift-givers, and anyone who wants to share a splash of courage with a loved one. Wake up, Little Wonder! The whole wide world awaits you! A love letter from a mother to her child accompanies him on a journey of unbelievable fantasies. It's a day full of breathtaking adventures, exciting twists and turns, and unexpected friends. With an imagination stronger than the tide and a mama's love deeper than the ocean, Little Wonder can do anything he believes he can. And he will! The positive messaging of this book, its gorgeous marine setting, and the gentle, reassuring narration will resonate with parents, grandparents, and children alike, with the universal appeal of undersea adventures setting all imaginations on fire. Adults will be attracted to the book's encouragement of open-mindedness and determination in the face of uncertainty, and kids will love the lush illustrations and call to fantastical adventures. A BOOK FOR EVERY KIND OF KID: This book will appeal to young readers who love underwater worlds, fantasy and adventure. THE PERFECT GIFT FOR BABY SHOWERS AND GRADUATIONS: Like The Wonderful Things You Will Be but set at sea, this book is the perfect baby shower gift, or preschool or kindergarten graduation present! TIMELY, REASSURING MESSAGE: This sweet story offers an inspiring, reassuring message: we can choose to meet new experiences with flexibility and grit. Young readers will be encouraged to embrace new challenges. A GREAT READ-ALOUD: The positive messages, the gorgeous underwater setting, and the calm, soothing narration will spark imagination and enthrall children at story-time and read-aloud events. YOU ALREADY LOVE CLAIRE KEANE! If you loved Enchanted, Tangled, or Frozen, you've been admiring Claire Keane's work for years. Her family is full of artists—including her grandfather Bil Keane, the creator of Family Circus—and she spent many years in the animation world before becoming an illustrator. AMAZING ART FOR LOVERS OF THE SEA: The art gorgeously captures ocean-floor environments, depicts sea creatures both mythic and real, and evokes the truly unknown, unexplored nature of the sea that makes underwater settings so ripe for adventures and possibilities. Perfect for: • Parents, Caregivers, Grandparents • Educators & Librarians • Kids who love books set underwater

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Book SynopsisRosa and friends return! A simple story in each book shows this diverse group of children making exciting discoveries about their world. Ideal for STEM enrichment.

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Book SynopsisThe funny and fantastic new picture book from award-winning and bestselling creative star Rob Biddulph! School has never been so fun!Trade Review“From a small seed a delightful tale grows… another classic fable from Biddulph.” The Times – Children’s Book of the Week ‘No surprise who wins: the reader. We are treated to another classic fable from Biddulph, which itself show and tells with its excellent moral to take home and put in your tray marked: ‘How to save the world and make school mornings a bit less stressful’’, Children’s Book of the Week in The Times Saturday Review ‘A delightful alphabet book…. Rhyming text, vivid illustrations and a satisfying final message add up to a thoroughly pleasing package.’ Guardian “A hilarious and rhyming read.” Little London “It’s hard to put into words how much I ADORE this picture book… a picture book to be enjoyed by all ages and definitely one of my top picks of 2019!” Picture Book Perfect Blog

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Book SynopsisToday is Sports Day. I CAN'T WAIT! And as I know that I'll be great, I've planned how I will celebrate - because I'm going to win. Our heroine is determined that she's going to win all the events at school sports day. The problem is that winning isn't as easy as it looks. She doesn't win the running race or the tug of war - and she can't even win a game of hide-and-seek. But maybe winning isn't really the point?A joyful picture book with an important message from the author and illustrator of I Really Want the Cake.

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Book SynopsisNeed a Halloween costume idea? I might just wear a costume that I make!It’s Halloween eve, and a little girl has a dress-up trunk full of different costume ideas!Trade Review"'Eenie meenie Halloweenie'—so many choices. That’s what the kid in this bouncy rhyming charmer faces. These rhymed musings about what to be on Halloween will give readers/listeners dress-up ideas that they may never have considered—and present simple, inexpensive homemade ways to achieve those ends with items easily found around the house." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "In springy rhymed verse, Eaddy captures her heroine’s inventive vision as she explores costume options while her inanimate menagerie patiently looks on. Rendered digitally, pictures by Fleming give the wide-eyed, ginger-haired protagonist ample personality and energy, and imbue her toy animals with a winsome homespun quality." — Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisHaven’t you heard? Wolf is building a machine. A machine that makes dreams come true! “My greatest invention ever!” cheers Wolf. But what will happen when at last she turns the handle? An enchanting tale about the joys of sharing your talents, with flaps to lift and peep-through holes.Trade Review"This gorgeous book is full of love, friendship and helping others. Barry Timms is one of my new favourite authors. His books create wonderful worlds where happiness reigns and friendships blossom." -- My Shelves Are Full"Packed full of intriguing flaps to lift and delightful peep-through holes, The Wonder Machine is a dazzling blend of inventive paper engineering..." -- Lancashire Evening Post"The Wonder Machine shows that stepping outside your comfort zone, paying it forward and sharing your talent are enormously rewarding." -- Jill Bennett - Red Reading Hub

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Book SynopsisPenguin Blue is back, in a swashbuckling new adventure about pirates, treasure, and friendship from Rob Biddulph, the creative genius behind the #DrawWithRob phenomenon and the bestselling and award-winning Blown Away!A pirate hat.A sunny day.For Penguin BlueA game to play.Your favourite Penguin and his friends are back in a new adventure, and this time they're pirates ARRRRR!Sailing the seven seas in search of treasure, Captain Blue and his friends are unexpectedly SUNK! But with a shipwreck to explore and a mysterious stranger on a desert island to meet, they might still find some treasure after allFrom the bestselling and multi-award-winnning Rob Biddulph, creator of the internet phenomenon Draw With Rob, as seen on YouTube, FaceBook, Instagram, CBeebies and TV news everywhere, and the Waterstones Book Prize-winning Blown Away!!This is the perfect story for boys and girls of 4+, and pirates everywhere, to share with their families! Sink into this treasure and enjoy Rob Biddulph's tTrade ReviewPraise for Sunk!: “Now Penguin Blue is back with another funny and charming rhyming tale about pirates, friendship and teamwork.” Huffington Post UK “Biddulph’s rhyme is full of shout-out fun and his beautifully detailed illustrations,e specially of the underwater scenes, make this an absolute treasure chest of a book” Sally Morris, Daily Mail Praise for GRRRRR!: ‘Vibrant colours and characters plus rhyming text make it a delight to read aloud.’ Huffington Post ‘Joyful and uplifting. Superb.’ Daily Mail ‘Totally grrrrreat in every respect.’ The Bookbag ‘The rhyme is so skillful and pacey it could give the Gruffalo a run for its money.’ Children’s Books Ireland Praise for Blown Away: ‘Best children’s book of the year.’ Observer ‘[A] gem of a book … Beautifully illustrated and wittily written.’ Standard ‘This book is capital B Brilliant.’ The Bookbag ‘Told in captivating rhyme, with plenty of jokes sprinkled through the text and illustrations, Biddulph’s tale is a travelling adventure.’ Time Out

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Book SynopsisA glorious picture book story all about one boy, one imaginary friend named Kevin, and one very special friendship from the creative genius behind the #DrawWithRob phenomenon and the bestselling and award-winning Blown Away!Uh-oh Sid Gibbons is in trouble again! Time to think fastWhen Sid makes yet another mess, and his mum is at the end of her patience, Sid does what every quick-thinking kid would do he blames it on his big, furry, vanilla-and-pink friend Kevin!And while it seemed like a good idea at the time, Sid gets an unexpected surprise when he finds out that Kevin and his world might not be so imaginary after all and while his friend might be make-believe, his feelings are very real.From the bestselling and multi-award-winnning Rob Biddulph, creator of the internet phenomenon Draw With Rob. As seen on YouTube, FaceBook, Instagram, CBeebies and TV news everywhere, and the Waterstones Book Prize-winning Blown Away!!This is the perfect story for boys and girls of 4+, and anyone Trade Review‘Another beautiful, imaginative tale to warm the heart.’ Daily Mail PRAISE FOR GRRRRR!: ‘Vibrant colours and characters plus rhyming text make it a delight to read aloud.’ Huffington Post ‘Joyful and uplifting. Superb.’ Daily Mail ‘Totally grrrrreat in every respect.’ The Bookbag ‘The rhyme is so skillful and pacey it could give the Gruffalo a run for its money.’ Children’s Books Ireland PRAISE FOR BLOWN AWAY: ‘Best children’s book of the year.’ Observer ‘[A] gem of a book … Beautifully illustrated and wittily written.’ Standard ‘This book is capital B Brilliant.’ The Bookbag ‘Told in captivating rhyme, with plenty of jokes sprinkled through the text and illustrations, Biddulph’s tale is a travelling adventure.’ Time Out

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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 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.Seb the dragon needs to peg his big socks up on the washing line, but the wind keeps blowing them off! This funny story was written by Clare Helen Welsh.Pink B/Band 1B offers emergent readers simple, predictable text with familiar objects and actions.The focus sounds in this book are: /b/ /f/ ffPages 14 and 15 contain a fun I Spy Letters and Sounds activity, which uses visual support to help children embed phonic knowledge.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

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Book SynopsisThe crayons are back in this funny, festive book from the creators of the #1New York TimesbestsellingThe Day Crayons QuitandThe Day the Crayons Came Home!In this Christmas story starring the crayons from The Day The Crayons Quit, Green Crayon is certain that he is the only Christmas colour in the box. Of course, Red, White, Silver and even Brown have something to say about thatWhen Green Crayon claims that green is the only colour for Christmas, other crayons let him know that there would be no Christmas without them either. No candy canes or Santa without Red, no snow without White, no bells or stars without Silver and no cookies or reindeer without Brown! The crayons agree that they all need to come together to make Christmas special!This humorous Christmas story is the perfect stocking filler for fans ofThe Day The Crayons Quit.Trade ReviewPraise for The Day the Crayons Quit: “Hilarious picture book brilliance…” Books for Keeps “It’s funny, clever and pushes kids’ creativity.” The Telegraph “…stunning illustrations” Julia Eccleshare, The Guardian Praise for This Moose Belongs to Me:‘As ever, Jeffers’s illustrations delight, inspire and surprise with their variety and ingenuity.’ The Guardian

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Book SynopsisCosy up for a heartwarming new picture book based on the Emmy-award winning TV show The Adventures of Paddington!Paddington learns all about the joys of autumn in this charming new picture book story.He discovers that if you can catch a falling leaf and make a wish it may even come true! But the leaves keep blowing away. Will the young bear from Peru ever get to make a wish?

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Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.What can you do with an empty cardboard box? Let Lee show you!Pages 14 and 15 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 with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

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Book SynopsisHelp Thomas find the missing sheep in this lift-the-flap adventure!With big flaps for little hands!Lift all the flaps to find Thomas' missing sheep. Discover all the farm animals along the way, and meet some of Thomas' engine friends too!Little engineers will have lots of fun spotting familiar characters in this playful lift-the-flap book.Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 70 years. He ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.

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Book SynopsisThe Burpee Bears are back in this glorious new picture book from #1 bestselling author Joe Wicks!The Burpee Bears are always ready, steady for a fun family adventure especially at Christmas time! While they count down the days until Granny Bear visits, the little bears enjoy building a snow bear, making snow angels and going ice skating together. But on Christmas Day, there is so much snow that Granny Bear can't get to their house. It won't be a proper Christmas without her so, with the help of their sledge, the Burpee Bears are soon ready, steady with a plan to take Christmas to Granny's house!With fabulous exercises and festive recipes, this fun and feel-good book is bursting with Joe Wicks energy and is perfect for all the family to enjoy together!Created by Joe, with the story co-written with acclaimed author Vivian French, and gloriously illustrated by stellar artist Paul Howard.

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Book SynopsisIn a secret world above the clouds lives a little unicorn with a bright, sparkling horn, called Lunicorn.There is just one rule in this special unicorn world: never let yourself be seen by the humans who live below. Unicorn magic is secret!But one night, Lunicorn hears the cries of a little girl who is scared of the dark. With her brightly glowing horn, Lunicorn knows she can help by lending a light. But can she persuade her unicorn friends that her special gift is meant to be shared?Based on the evergreen rhyme Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star' with a heart-warming message about spreading kindness and finding your unique way to shine!

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Book SynopsisJoin Thomas and friends for a fun-filled journey in this All Engines Go picture book!Thomas and Kana spot a rainbow and decide to find out where it leads, eager to find the prize that''s always at a rainbow''s end. But, as they chug along, the rainbow keeps moving. What will they discover along the way?Look out for other great Thomas & Friends books including:Happy Birthday ThomasThe Mystery of Lookout MountainThomas & BrunoThe 12 Engines of ChristmasMeet Team ThomasThe Biggest Adventure ClubThomas & Friends FeelingsPeep! Peep! Potty StarPotty Star Sticker Activity BookThe Thomas & Friends AnnualThomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for 80 years. He ranks alongside other beloved characters such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.

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Book SynopsisA wonderful new Christmas picture book based on the award-winning CBeebies preschool series Tee and Mo!This is a brand-new original story based on one of the hugely popular Tee and Mo songs performed by Lauren Laverne about a three-year-old monkey called Tee and his single working mum, Mo.It's almost Christmas, which can mean only one thing . . . it's time for Tee and Mo to get out their special Christmas box and begin decorating their jungle home! Tee can't wait to get started!

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Book SynopsisThe Burpee Bears are back in this glorious new picture book from #1 bestselling author Joe Wicks!For this bear family, every day is a new day: a day for adventure and discovery, and true to Joe's ethos, each book will feature a fun and positive story with added exercises and recipes perfect for families to share and enjoy together!The Burpee Bearsis the first book in the series and is infused with Joe's signaturesense of fun. Join the bears as they explore the everyday ups and downs of family life. Children will fall in love with the Burpee Bear characters; they bring a little bit of Wicks magic and a whole lot of Joe energy to each and every page. The Burpee Bearswill delight and engage children as they read, laugh and leap into action!Created by Joe, with the story co-written with acclaimed author Vivian French, and gloriously illustrated by stellar artist Paul Howard.

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Book SynopsisThe Burpee Bears are back in this glorious new picture book from #1 bestselling author Joe Wicks!The Burpee Bears are always ready, steady for a fun family adventure especially at Christmas time! While they count down the days until Granny Bear visits, the little bears enjoy building a snow bear, making snow angels and going ice skating together. But on Christmas Day, there is so much snow that Granny Bear can't get to their house. It won't be a proper Christmas without her so, with the help of their sledge, the Burpee Bears are soon ready, steady with a plan to take Christmas to Granny's house!With fabulous exercises and festive recipes, this fun and feel-good book is bursting with Joe Wicks energy and is perfect for all the family to enjoy together!Created by Joe, with the story co-written with acclaimed author Vivian French, and gloriously illustrated by stellar artist Paul Howard.

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Book SynopsisCelebrate Easter with this hilarious adventure starring the crayons from the #1 New York Times bestseller The Day the Crayons Quit!Easter is the perfect time for crayons! They get to learn new shapes and decorate one giant egg together but where will they hide it?! Blue Crayon has some ideasIn a book perfect for Easter baskets, this story is sure to make kids and grown-ups giggle as they celebrate together!Trade ReviewPraise for The Day the Crayons Quit: “Hilarious picture book brilliance…” Books for Keeps “It’s funny, clever and pushes kids’ creativity.” The Telegraph “…stunning illustrations” Julia Eccleshare, The Guardian Praise for This Moose Belongs to Me:‘As ever, Jeffers’s illustrations delight, inspire and surprise with their variety and ingenuity.’ The Guardian

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Book SynopsisJoin Chase and the PAW Patrol as they hunt for Chickaletta and fill their Easter baskets in this adorable Easter Basket book.How many eggs can you help the pups find?The Adventure Bay Easter egg hunt can't go ahead until the PAW Patrol pups help find Chickaletta.Can the PAW Patrol find their friend and have some Easter fun along the way?Enjoy finding the special eggs on each page and help the pups find Chickaletta.With a handy carry handle, this Easter Basket book will delight young PAW Patrol fans everywhere!

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Book SynopsisThe Burpee Bears are back in this glorious new picture book from #1 bestselling author Joe Wicks!

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Book SynopsisHow do planes fly?How does our fridge work?Can I breathe underwater like a fish?Oliver is a curious explorer, so he asks a lot of questions.Then, one day in the bathtub, he hears a strange gurgle. What lives down the drain? he wonders. Soon Oliver is headed down the drain in his homemade submarine on a spectacular mission. But will this clever inventor be able to discover a way back?In this imaginative and funny adventure story, Judith Rossell introduces a lovable little hero whose curiosity leads him to extraordinary places.

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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 Synopsis*NOW A HIT TV SERIES*Meet Dot in this debut picture book by CEO and founder of Zuckerberg Media, editor-in-chief of Dot Complicated, and former Marketing Director of Facebook, Randi Zuckerberg! Dot''s a spunky little girl well versed in electronic devices—she’s a technophile. She knows how to tap . . . to swipe . . . to share . . . and she pays little attention to anything else.Dot''s tech-savvy expertise, mingled with her resourceful imagination, proves Dot knows lots and lots.But will she be able to unplug for one second to tap…swipe…and share with her real-life friends? Find out in this wonderful story about the day when Dot sets off on an interactive adventure with the world surrounding her.

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Book SynopsisExplore a brightly colored world bursting with spring flowers and adorable baby animals in this Where’s Waldo? He puts on his rain boots and splashes his way across town, searching for frogs at the pond, baby chicks at the botanical garden, and grasshoppers in the meadow.Trade ReviewPraise for BEAR’S MERRY BOOK OF HIDDEN THINGS: “An engaging title that hits the mark ... Seek-and-find holiday collections will find the sweet colorful cartoon illustrations irresistible.” — School Library Journal Praise for BEAR’S MERRY BOOK OF HIDDEN THINGS: “Detailed illustrations in candy-bright colors offer cleverly concealed quests.” — Kirkus Reviews PRAISE FOR BEAR’S SPOOKY BOOK OF HIDDEN THINGS: “Dudás’s artwork is both inviting and artfully designed, and the search-and-find aspect is just challenging enough to keep readers engaged.” — Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisPete the Cat’s cool adaptation of the classic children’s song "Itsy Bitsy Spider" will have have young readers laughing and singing along.The itsy bitsy spider climbed up the water spout.

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Book SynopsisWhen two cats compete in a pumpkin contest, they both win a new friend in this charming story about pumpkins, Halloween, and cats!Mimi and Clara are neighbors.Trade Review“Her [Rozelaar’s] friendly illustrations are brightly colored and nicely textured, depicting sweater-clad cats with large, round heads and stubby limbs. The anthropomorphic cats’ expressive faces evince a wide range of emotions, including amazement, suspicion, and anger. This lesson in cooperation goes down easy.” — Kirkus Reviews Accessible to young readers. The tale of emerging friendship is one to which most can relate. Readers will enjoy the surprise ending and the ways through which Clara and Mimi connect. VERDICT This is an enjoyable and lighthearted story of friendship and collaboration for young children. — School Library Journal “This mellow autumn tale’s straightforward text conveys that kindness and teamwork yield the best fruit of all. Playful pastel-toned, mixed-media illustrations reward careful viewers with literary and feline references.” — The Horn Book “Rozelaar’s winsome mixed-media pictures [. . .] sweetly portray the blossoming of a friendship.” — Publishers Weekly

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