Picture storybooks: imagination and play
Phoenix International Publications, Incorporated Disney Minnie Mouse Write & Erase Look & Find
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£11.26
Phoenix International Publications, Incorporated Nickelodeon PAW Patrol: PAWsome Adventures Look,
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£12.74
Phoenix International Publications, Incorporated Can't Catch Santa! Peek & Pop
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£6.30
Phoenix International Publications, Incorporated Disney Growing Up Stories: Morty Tells the Truth
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£5.90
Phoenix International Publications, Incorporated Sesame Streer Elmos Friends Lift Flap Look & Find
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£10.99
Phoenix International Publications, Incorporated World of Eric Carle: World of Animals Lift-a-Flap
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£7.59
Phoenix International Publications, Incorporated Baby Einstein: Shake and Splash! Rattle Bath Book
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£8.99
Phoenix International Publications, Incorporated Little My First Look & Find Shaped Puzzle Disney
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£12.27
Phoenix International Publications, Incorporated Disney Baby Winnie The Pooh Button Sound
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£5.99
Phoenix International Publications, Incorporated Disney Growing Up Stories: Gilbert Tries Again A
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£6.30
Phoenix International Publications, Incorporated Baby Einstein: Sunny Day! Cuddle Book
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£7.59
First Steps Skateboarding Friends
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£26.73
First Steps An Airplane Daydream
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£26.73
Pan Macmillan I'm Actually Really Grown-Up Now
Book SynopsisPerfect for fans of Shirley Hughes, I'm Actually Really Grown-Up now is a warm and funny story from the creator of Anna and Otis."Inclusive illustrations are bright, busy and drawn with charming naivety"Praise for Anna and Otis – The Sunday TimesThe grown-ups are having a party, and Meena would really love to join in but instead she's sent to bed. Only grown-ups get to stay up late. So the next day she makes a very important announcement to her parents: "I'm actually really grown-up now!"In this very funny story we join Meena as she plans her very own grown-up party and explores what it REALLY means to be a grown up. She has a lot of fun experimenting with fashion, going to work and party planning, but she soon finds out that being grown-up might not always be as easy as it seems. I'm Actually Really Grown-Up Now by Maisie Shearring is the follow-up to the wonderful Anna and Otis. Maisie has a special talent for capturing the bittersweet highs and lows of childhood and the humour to be found in everyday situations.Trade ReviewWe’ve all heard kids declare themselves grown-up, but sometimes they need to stop racing ahead. This funny picture book with busy and colourful illustrations is about “independence, self-esteem and knowing when to stop being grown-up!” It’s Shearring’s follow-up to her acclaimed Anna and Otis, about overcoming fears and making friends. The author has a special talent for capturing the highs and lows of childhood. When Meena realises being grown-up means unpacking the shopping and putting the food away, it isn’t quite as fun as she expected * I News *Parents of children who have desperately wanted to stay up and be part of a grown-up party will recognise Meena’s fear of missing out, and Shearring’s book is a great way to remind children that sometimes, adults need to have fun with their friends just like kids need to enjoy being kids (and, maybe, adult parties might even be a bit boring). Shearring’s illustration is always full of verve and fun (mum and dad’s expressions when being woken up after the party are brilliant) and her depiction of a modern family is lovely * BookTrust *beautifully illustrated and written * Express *
£10.79
Pan Macmillan Busy Nursery
Book SynopsisExperience your first day at school in Busy Nursery! Young children can join in by pushing, pulling and turning the tabs to clamber up the climbing frame, learn new words, make dough models and have a fun-filled day at school!Busy Nursery has easy-to-handle mechanisms making it perfect for young, inquisitive fingers and minds! Little ones will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with gentle rhyming text and wonderful illustrations by Angie Rozelaar, which is part of the popular Busy Book series.Discover more first experiences in this tactile series: Busy Hairdresser, Busy Playtime, and Busy Sports Day.Trade ReviewPerfect for young, inquisitive fingers and minds. * Primary Times *
£9.09
Pan Macmillan Who Lives Here?: With lift-the-flap-fun!
Book SynopsisA charming lift-the-flap story from the bestselling, record-breaking partnership of Julia Donaldson and Rebecca Cobb.One little boy is very excited when he receives an invitation to go and play at his friend Dan's house. But there's just one problem, he doesn't know which house on South Street Dan lives in. Along the way he meets some very interesting neighbours, including a cook, a pirate and ghost. But which door does Dan live behind? A wonderful game of dressing-up awaits. Will he ever be able to find the right house?Written in Julia Donaldson's trademark rhyming style and with adorable illustrations packed full of details to spot from the award-winning Rebecca Cobb, this is a book to delight young children, and to read again, and again . . . and again!
£11.69
Sky Pony This Is a Circle
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£14.44
Sky Pony Always There Bear
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£8.54
Lerner Publishing Group Sincerely, Harriet
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£26.39
West Margin Press The Noisy Classroom Goes to the Museum
Book SynopsisThe follow-up to the bestselling book The Noisy Classroom, this new adventure explores how creative thinking can lead to fun and unexpected surprises."West Margin [will release] The Noisy Classroom Goes to the Museum by Angela Shanté, illus. by Alison Hawkins, in which one student in the third-grade class known for being noisy uses her problem-solving skills to keep her classmates and teacher from being disruptive on a field trip."—Publishers Weekly, Children's AnnouncementsMs. Johnson is a bit, well, odd. So when she announces she’s taking the class on a field trip to the natural history museum, one young girl can’t help but worry. Everyone at school already knows Ms. Johnson, but what will strangers think of her? As the day of the field trip draws nearer, the girl and her friends decide to hatch a plan for their teacher’s sake.From the same award-winning team who had brought you the first book, The Noisy Classroom Goes to the Museum playfully combines science and humor in this new adventure of Ms. Johnson and her noisy class.
£12.34
West Margin Press The Noisy Classroom Goes to the Museum
Book SynopsisThe follow-up to the bestselling book The Noisy Classroom, this new adventure explores how creative thinking can lead to fun and unexpected surprises."West Margin [will release] The Noisy Classroom Goes to the Museum by Angela Shanté, illus. by Alison Hawkins, in which one student in the third-grade class known for being noisy uses her problem-solving skills to keep her classmates and teacher from being disruptive on a field trip."—Publishers Weekly, Children's AnnouncementsMs. Johnson is a bit, well, odd. So when she announces she’s taking the class on a field trip to the natural history museum, one young girl can’t help but worry. Everyone at school already knows Ms. Johnson, but what will strangers think of her? As the day of the field trip draws nearer, the girl and her friends decide to hatch a plan for their teacher’s sake.From the same award-winning team who had brought you the first book, The Noisy Classroom Goes to the Museum playfully combines science and humor in this new adventure of Ms. Johnson and her noisy class.
£9.49
Graphic Arts Books Miss Meow
Book SynopsisAn imaginative story about childhood play and one welcoming family to a furry creature who wanders in!Winner of a Certificate of Excellence, Cat Writers’ Association (F.5 Book: For Children & Young Adults — Illustration-Focused)"This sweet book by Jane Smith is all about the joys of play, imagination and animal friendship, as well as big emotions and situations like anger and getting along with siblings."--Catster Magazine"This is a sweet book about the joys of play, imagination, and animal friendship. It also touches on familiar social-emotional experiences, like getting angry, sharing, and getting along with siblings. . . A sweet story for cat lovers."--Kirkus Reviews"Young feline fanatics will purr with delight at Jane Smith's tale of a little girl with a big imagination and an all-in love for cats. . . Smith's use of present tense puts kids in the middle of the action, while her vivid and evocative illustrations clearly depict the characters' emotions. . . Both a captivating story and an engaging way to talk to kids about their emotions and family relationships, Miss Meow is a purr-fect read aloud for all kids."--Celebrate Picture BooksWith her cat ears on, Miss Meow is the only feline of the house. She prowls proudly around her domain--until she discovers someone destroyed her favorite toy mouse!But if it wasn't her little brother, then who could it be?Filled with imagination and make-believe, Miss Meow shows that you can find new friends in the unlikeliest of places--your own home.Trade ReviewLet's Talk Picture Books Crush of the Week!"Illustrations are full of action, emotion and color."—Youth Services Book Review
£12.99
InterVarsity Press God, Right Here: Meeting God in the Changing
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£14.24
Capstone Press The Only Friend
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£7.87
Picture Window Books Yasmin the Superhero
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£20.38
Capstone Press Yasmin the Superhero
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£7.99
Picture Window Books Pedro Goes to Mars
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£16.99
Capstone Press Pedro Goes to Mars
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£7.59
Random House USA Inc The Cardboard Kingdom: (A Graphic Novel)
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£18.69
Random House USA Inc The Cardboard Kingdom: (A Graphic Novel)
Book SynopsisPerfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier, Awkward, and All''s Faire in Middle School, this graphic novel follows a neighborhood of kids who transform ordinary cardboard into fantastical homemade costumes as they explore conflicts with friends, family, and their own identity."A breath of fresh air, this tender and dynamic collection is a must-have." --Kirkus, StarredWelcome to a neighborhood of kids who transform ordinary boxes into colorful costumes, and their ordinary block into cardboard kingdom. This is the summer when sixteen kids encounter knights and rogues, robots and monsters--and their own inner demons--on one last quest before school starts again. In the Cardboard Kingdom, you can be anything you want to be--imagine that!The Cardboard Kingdom was created, organized, and drawn by Chad Sell with writing from ten other authors: Jay Fuller, David DeMeo, Katie Schenkel, Kris Moore, Molly Muldoon, Vid Alliger, Manuel Betancourt, Michael Cole, Cloud Jacobs, and Barbara Perez Marquez. The Cardboard Kingdom affirms the power of imagination and play during the most important years of adolescent identity-searching and emotional growth.NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY KIRKUS REVIEWS * THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY * SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL * A TEXAS BLUEBONNET 2019-20 MASTER LIST SELECTION"There''s room for everyone inside The Cardboard Kingdom, where friendship and imagination reign supreme." --Ingrid Law, New York Times bestselling author of Savvy"A timely and colorful graphic novel debut that, like its many offbeat but on-point characters, marches to the beat of its own cardboard drum."--Tim Federle, award-winning author of Better Nate Than Ever
£12.59
Penguin Putnam Inc Ten Rules of the Birthday Wish
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£17.09
Random House USA Inc There's a Dragon in Your Book
Book SynopsisOH LOOK! The cutest baby DRAGON has hatched inside YOUR book! Get ready for another lively, interactive read-aloud in the Who's In Your Book series!This infectious read-aloud invites kids to use their powers of imagination--along with some stamping, blowing, and flapping--to save their book from an adorable baby dragon's flammable sneezes! First, you'll see there's an egg in your book. Then, a darling little dragon hatches from it! But whatever you do, don't tickle its nose, because you don't want it to sneeze. ACHOO! UH-OH!Bestselling author and musician Tom Fletcher and illustrator Greg Abbott have once again created a creature that readers will fall in love with--and want to play with--again and again! Don't miss a single story in the Who's In Your Book series There's a Monster In Your Book There's a Dragon In Your Book There's an Elf In Your Book There's an Alien in Your Book...and more books to come!Trade Review"...an energetic and laugh-filled read-aloud, either with a group or one-on-one. A fun story with plenty of little-kid appeal." —Kirkus Reviews
£16.19
Random House USA Inc I am a Kitten
Book SynopsisThis tall board book, in the tradition of I am a Bunny and The Rooster Struts, is now back in print with adorable new illustrations!The beloved board book I am a Kitten is back—fully reillustrated and ready to be embraced by a new generation of children. Join Kate, a curious kitten, as she plays with her brothers and sisters, explores the garden, makes new friends, and more! With simple text and colorful illustrations, this sweet story about a day in the life of a kitten will be popular with very young children.Also available:I am a BunnyI am a PuppyThe Rooster Struts
£6.99
Random House USA Inc Knock, Knock! Who's There?
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£7.72
Penguin Putnam Inc Charlie's Gobstoppingly Great Sticker Activity
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£8.54
World of Eric Carle Can You Guess?: Animals with The Very Hungry
Book SynopsisSpot the animals in this guessing-game board book featuring The Very Hungry Caterpillar!Which animal has wrinkly gray skin and a long trunk? It''s an elephant! Try to guess which animal will appear on the next page from the colorful close-ups and clever clues from The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Eric Carle''s beautiful classic illustrations bring the animals to life on the page!
£8.54
Andrews McMeel Publishing Today Audrey Will Be a Princess
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£12.34
Andrews McMeel Publishing Today Candy Will Be a Princess
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£11.69
Andrews McMeel Publishing Today Macy Will Be a Princess
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£11.69
FriesenPress Weeping & Willow: Stand Up to Bullies
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£15.29
Kidkiddos Books Ltd. I Love to Eat Fruits and Vegetables (Afrikaans
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£19.94
Hachette Children's Group Peek-a-Boo Baby: Boo: Lift the flap board book
Book SynopsisPeek-a-Boo, the game that every baby and toddler loves to play, is brought to life in this brilliant lift-the-flap board book that's especially fun at Halloween!Young children learn best through interactive play and Peek-a-Boo Baby: Boo! helps parents and carers with this as they share a story with their child sitting on their lap. Simple questions and funny pictures of silly Halloween spooks hiding under the flaps will have babies squealing with delight as they play, point, laugh, say hello and play peek-a-boo!Also available: Peek-a-Boo Baby: Moo, Peek-a-Boo Baby: Zoo
£6.93
Hachette Children's Group Who's in the Pumpkin?
Book SynopsisWho's in the pumpkin? Help Daddy Ghost find out where Baby Ghost is hiding in this fun Halloween story! Daddy Ghost is ready to go trick-or-treating, but he can't find Baby Ghost anywhere! Join them in a game of hide-and-seek, and uncover all sorts of silly and spooky surprises along the way. With funny text and cute illustrations, this is the perfect Halloween treat for preschoolers!
£7.59
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC MONSTER! HUNGRY! PHONE!
Book SynopsisMonster is HUNGRY. He wants PIZZA. And he’s got a PHONE! But uh oh . . . who is he going to call? Hold the line – Monster is in for a wild ride! WARNING: This book may make you laugh your socks off! A hilarious picture book that's perfect for anyone who's ever REALLY wanted PIZZA. With bold, bright illustrations by the talented Fred Benaglia, it's an unmissable treat, and perfect for fans of Oi Frog!Trade ReviewA shouty, colourful picture-book romp, begging to be read aloud with gusto * Guardian *The three words of this title brilliantly capture the wit and simplicity of this vividly imagined story ... highly entertaining -- Julia Eccleshare, LoveReading4KidsThis funny book will make both kids and adults laugh, and is ideal for fans of Oi Frog! * Booktime Magazine *A high-energy read. If the title alone doesn’t wake you up, wait until the monster starts shouting his pizza order down the phone . . . * Observer *Brilliantly funny and full of silly catchphrases that kids will be repeating for days after listening * BookTrust *Wonderfully silly and funny ... an ideal book to read aloud. Deeply likeable and featuring a relatable protagonist (we all get hungry!), MONSTER! HUNGRY! PHONE! is a winner. * INIS Magazine (Children's Books Ireland) *
£7.59
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Sonny Says, Sorry!
Book SynopsisMeet Sonny and his friends Honey, Meemo and Boo! They're having fun in the playground when … OOH! Sonny finds a box. Sonny says, 'A present!' Sonny can't resist opening it ... and then he can't resist what he finds inside. It's a DELICIOUS chocolate cake! But what if the present wasn't for Sonny? Can Sonny say sorry before it's too late? Join Sonny and friends in this bright and funny series that's perfect for preschoolers and great for reading aloud. Fans of Pip and Posy will adore this stylish board book, ideal for little ones learning how to play with friends. Also available: Sonny Says 'MINE!' - Perfect for toddlers learning to share!Trade ReviewThis hilarious story is a fantastic tale of friendship with some subtle learning thrown in, and the rhyming text and super-cute illustrations make it ideal to read aloud * The Scotsman *Meet the Planets is a memorable, striking, space book like no other I've ever read before […]This is perfect to read and enjoy with anyone interested in learning about space * Reading Zone on MEET THE PLANETS *Brightly colored illustrations and simple text combine for an all-too-relatable tale—with a delightful ending and a solid lesson—that will appeal to preschoolers. Just the thing to help children deal with making a mistake—and amends. * Kirkus Reviews *
£9.50
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Sonny Says, NO!
Book SynopsisMeet Sonny and his friends Honey, Meemo and Boo! Sonny is having a great time playing with his new paints. In fact, he's having SUCH a good time that he doesn't want them to help. Sonny says, 'NO!' And once he starts saying 'NO', it's hard to stop . . . When the others get upset, can Sonny find a way to make it up to them? Join Sonny and friends in this bright and funny series that's perfect for pre-schoolers and great for reading aloud. Fans of Pip and Posy will adore this stylish board book, ideal for little ones learning how to play with friends.Trade ReviewThis hilarious story is a fantastic tale of friendship with some subtle learning thrown in, and the rhyming text and super-cute illustrations make it ideal to read aloud * The Scotsman on SONNY SAYS SORRY *
£9.49
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Missing Piece
Book SynopsisA heart-warming, fresh and original story about family and friendship from brand-new picture book author, writer and performer Jordan Stephens. Sunny loves jigsaw puzzles – the bigger the better. When she completes one, she gets a warm, happy honeybee buzz. One day, her Gran gives her a ONE-THOUSAND-PIECE puzzle. Piece after piece, all by herself, she puts together the picture, until … DISASTER! The final piece is missing. Sunny may be small, but she is very determined – so she sets off to find it. As the day whizzes by in a whirl of new places and friends, Sunny discovers that looking for something is every bit as fun as finding it, and that perhaps the missing piece was there all along …Trade ReviewA heart-warming picture book, perfect for the whole family to read together * Fearne Cotton *A beautiful debut picture book story that contains a powerful message about empathy * Books for Keeps *Such a wonderful book, would highly recommend to anyone with kids or friends with kids! * Ed Sheeran *Such a gorgeous story. * Zoe Sugg *
£7.59
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Missing Piece
Book SynopsisA heart-warming, fresh and original story about family and friendship from brand-new picture book author, writer and performer Jordan Stephens. Sunny loves jigsaw puzzles – the bigger the better. When she completes one, she gets a warm, happy honeybee buzz. One day, her Gran gives her a ONE-THOUSAND-PIECE puzzle. Piece after piece, all by herself, she puts together the picture, until … DISASTER! The final piece is missing. Sunny may be small, but she is very determined – so she sets off to find it. As the day whizzes by in a whirl of new places and friends, Sunny discovers that looking for something is every bit as fun as finding it, and that perhaps the missing piece was there all along …Trade ReviewA heart-warming picture book, perfect for the whole family to read together * Fearne Cotton *A beautiful debut picture book story that contains a powerful message about empathy * Books for Keeps *Such a wonderful book, would highly recommend to anyone with kids or friends with kids! * Ed Sheeran *Such a gorgeous story. * Zoe Sugg *
£11.69
