Picture storybooks: imagination and play
Penguin Putnam Inc The Crayons Christmas PENGUIN WORKSHO
Book SynopsisCelebrate the holidays with the Crayons in this festive story from #1 New York Times best-selling duo Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers. This special book has letters, games, ornaments, a poster, and even a pop-up Christmas tree! 'Tis the season for all of us to write our holiday wishlists. But everyone--even the crayons--know the best presents are the ones that you give. In this unique book, readers get to see how Duncan, the crayons, and their families celebrate the holidays. With real, folded letters from the Crayons that you can pull from their envelopes and read, games, punch-out ornaments, a poster, and a pop-up tree, this book is the perfect gift for for the holidays and for fans of The Day the Crayons Quit and The Day the Crayons Came Home.Praise for The Day the Crayons Came Home Winner of the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Picture Book of 2015!A Wall Street Journal Best Book of 2015!One of <
£16.99
Random House USA Inc Dont Blink
Book SynopsisThis interactive book may seem to be on your side, reluctant sleeper -- but it's truly a bedtime book in disguise! New from New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Amy Krouse Rosenthal and David Roberts!Here's how it works: if you can avoid getting to the end of this book, you can avoid bedtime, simple as that. (It's a pretty sweet deal, actually.) But each time you blink, you have to turn a page. Those are just the rules. So whatever you do, DON'T BLINK!From New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Amy Krouse Rosenthal and David Roberts comes a playful, super-duper interactive bedtime story, narrated by a cheeky stuffed owl. Kids love a challenge, and you can bet they'll do their darndest to rise to the one set out in Don't Blink!...especially when bedtime is on the line!
£6.08
Random House USA Inc Dr. Seusss If You Think Theres Nothing to Do
Book SynopsisBring some Seussian silliness to your child''s library with this hilarious Beginner Book! Featuring illustrations by Dr. Seuss, this rhyming easy reader answers the familiar dilemma there?s nothing to do, in an unexpected way. Perfect for children ages 3-7!You can pedal a bike.You can paddle a boat.You can saddle a rhinoor walk with a goat. Get ready to giggle with this fun?and FUNNY?Beginner Book! Filled with boredom-busting suggestions like, have you ever played tic-tac-toe with your feet? How about trying to balance cats on your head? It''s perfect for exercising young imaginations and inspiring creative play. Illustrated with art from beloved Dr. Seuss books?including The Cat in the Hat, One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, and Dr. Seuss''s ABC?it will nurture a love of reading and bring joy to young readers. Perfect for both beginning readers and Seuss fans, this fun-filled book is a must-have addition to any collection.Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of The Cat in the Hat, this beloved early reader series motivates children to read on their own by using simple words with illustrations that give clues to their meaning. Featuring a combination of kid appeal, supportive vocabulary, and bright, cheerful art, Beginner Books will encourage a love of reading in children ages 3?7.
£9.49
Running Press,U.S. 123 You Love Me
Book SynopsisA counting primer presented in a great, gifty package that emphasizes love for family and friends as well as an author-illustrator with a strong sales track.
£8.50
Running Press,U.S. Bedtime for Superheroes
Book SynopsisSuperhero Instruction Manual meets Bedtime for Batman in this new book for sleepy superhero fans.
£14.24
Running Press,U.S. Lulu and Zoey
Book SynopsisA Massachusetts Book Awards Must-Read for 2022! Sometimes Lulu wants to play, but her big sister Zoey doesn’t. Sometimes Zoey tries to share, but Lulu won’t. Sometimes, it is HARD to get along with a sister! But, sometimes, sisters come together and create something wonderful. This charming story follows the adventures of Lulu and Zoey as they navigate the ups and downs of sisterhood and find there is room in their hearts for each other.
£14.24
Abrams Things I Know How to Do
Book SynopsisTrade Review**STARRED REVIEW** "In this tour de force, Schwartz makes slice-of-life depictions of the everyday lives of young children seem like a piece of cake, belying her extraordinary skills of observation and visual characterization... Schwartz solidifies her place alongside the likes of Kate Greenaway, Gyo Fujikawa, Helen Oxenbury, Shirley Hughes, and Marla Frazee as chroniclers of little ones’ lives." * Kirkus Reviews *The text’s rhythm keeps the pace lively while the gouache illustrations inject each activity with true joy and personality... There is much to recognize, relate to, and discover for children and grownups sharing this book for the first time or on repeated viewings. A poster on the back of the book jacket brings all one hundred things together into a large, countable burst of colorful activity. * The Horn Book Magazine *Independence can be community and solitary at the same time. Children and families in these pages do things alone, or together. Schwartz makes it all look like a breeze. With dynamic sets of rhyming pairs to read aloud or all alone, this book makes the mere act of existing and doing into an all-day celebration. * School Library Journal *
£999.99
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada If I Was a Dragon
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£7.99
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada If I Was a Pirate
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£7.99
Hyperion Pigs and a Blanket
Book SynopsisPig siblings Henry and Henrietta love their green blanket. It is soft, it smells good, and it makes a great cape! As much as they each love playing with the blanket, they don''t love sharing it. Will ripping it in two solve all their problems?Author/illustrator James Burks has created a funny, relatable, sweet story about two pigs who, despite their individual interests pulling them in different directions, really prefer to remain side by side.
£13.29
Hyperion This Story Is for You
Book SynopsisA simple It''s nice to know you holds so much power in this tender picturebook by acclaimed author-illustrator Greg Pizzoli. Finding value in others as a matter of course, the narrator accepts and appreciates difference as the foundation of a life-long friendship. This Story Is for You celebrates moments of kindness throughout, from the small to the grand in a heartwarming tale of human connection.The warm, comforting text shares the tone of a Ruth Krauss classic and is balanced by Greg''s energetic color palette and signature visual humor. This book is sure to be a special read for parents, children, and their friends for years to come.
£12.34
Phoenix International Publications, Incorporated Little My First Look & Find Shaped Puzzle Disney
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£15.98
Phoenix International Publications, Incorporated Baby Einstein: Sunny Day! Cuddle Book
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£999.99
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 *
£11.39
Little, Brown & Company The World's Longest Sock
Book SynopsisExperience the world’s fiercest knitting competition in this lively book about community, cooperation, and two knitters who are determined to create the world’s longest sock. In Chile, Nana Nina starts knitting a sock and forgets to stop, and soon it's won the world record for "Longest Sock”! When Chuck, a lonely lumberman in New Zealand who also happens to be knitting a very long sock, sees Nina’s news on the TV, he is determined to beat her world record. And he does! Thus begins a battle of the knittest to see who can hold onto the world record—for good. The world takes sides: Team Nina or Team Chuck. But will all the pressure cause them to unravel? This yarn about a competition out of control will charm the socks off readers of all ages and knitting abilities.
£12.99
Little, Brown & Company Domino's Tree House
Book SynopsisJoin one boy's quest to build the ultimate tree house in this imaginative picture book about the good things we might be missing in our never-ending pursuit of "better."Domino's backyard isn't enough for him, so he builds a tree house. When the tree house isn't quite enough, he builds a tree cottage, then a tree mansion, and on and on, pursuing something "more"-something that he can't put his finger on and can't quite reach. In a series of escalating feats of tree-house engineering, Domino builds and builds, until he finds himself alone on the moon, still not satisfied.Gorgeous illustrations of a gravity-defying tree house will capture little ones' imaginations, while the satisfying conclusion will remind young readers that wanting more might cause us to miss the sweetness of what we already possess.
£14.24
Little, Brown & Company Trick or Treat, You're So Sweet!: A Lift-the-Flap
Book SynopsisCelebrate Halloween and the little ones who love it with this sweet lift-the-flap board book about Halloween's true hero--its candy.Children love Halloween costumes and candy, and we love seeing them all dressed up, enjoying the spoils of their trick-or-treating. This book's simple, lighthearted text celebrates children and their favorite candies, with a mix of humor and sincerity that will appeal to both little ones with a sweet tooth and parents with a soft spot for their kids.Vivid illustrations feature a varied cast of trick-or-treaters, each with his or her candy of choice. As the text expresses affection in a clever-yet-"sweet" way, readers can lift flaps to reveal more Halloween fun. Heartfelt and funny, Trick or Treat, You're So Sweet! will soon be a Halloween favorite.
£9.19
Little, Brown & Company Gift Shop Bear
Book SynopsisDiscover the power of friendship in this nostalgic Christmas tale of a young girl and her furry friend-perfect for fans of The Velveteen Rabbit, Corduroy, and The Polar Express. All year long, Bear watches from his spot in the attic as the seasons change, waiting for the first snowflakes that signify Christmas is coming. You see, at Christmastime, Bear gets to join his special friend, Annie, in the festivities in her grandma's gift shop. But this year is different-the gift shop is closing and Bear's future seems uncertain. Will Bear see Annie and Nana again? Author-illustrator Phyllis Harris brings a warmth and coziness to her art and storytelling that give the book the timeless feel, and the heartwarming conclusion will make this story a family favorite at Christmastime each year.
£13.29
Little, Brown & Company Dream Big, My Precious One
Book SynopsisCelebrate the hopes and dreams you have for your little one with this rhyming board book that inspires children to dream big, work hard, and trust in God. In Dream Big, My Precious One, a whimsical narrator explores the boundless potential of a child's future, imagining what the child will love as he or she grows up and all of the incredible things the child could become, from "a doctor or zoologist, a nurse or archaeologist" all the way to "a preacher sharing God's good news, a captain on a sailing cruise, a vet to cure sick kangaroos!" Upbeat and playful, this book will inspire children to passionately pursue their dreams, knowing that God will be with them every step of the way.
£8.50
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Girl and the Dinosaur
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£17.09
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Meesha Makes Friends
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£17.09
Star Bright Books 123 ?Quien Viene Despues? / 123 Who Comes Next?
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£999.99
Star Bright Books Leaves to My Knees
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£999.99
Interlink Publishing Group, Inc August The Tiger
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£999.99
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
Insight Editions The Clockwork War
Book SynopsisTo battle a menacing evil figure, a group of children team up with amazing mechanical machines built by genius clockmaker Karl Indergarten. Best friends Karlheinz Indergarten and Leopold Croak clash in an epic, imaginary battle waged in the branches of an enormous, ancient oak tree. But when lightning strikes young Leopold, he loses his imagination, and with it, his sense of right and wrong. The damaged boy grows to adulthood, treading a sinister path of industrial conquest. And Leopold’s thirst for power soon threatens the tree, the village, and worst of all, the children within. But humble Karl discovers a gift for clockwork—the magic of gears and cogs—and assembles a mechanical army to fight back. Joined by the children themselves, Karl endeavors to save the village, the ancient oak, and maybe—just maybe—something more besides.
£13.29
Lerner Publishing Group Afikotective
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£13.29
Scribbly Trinket The Story of How I Became a Viking
£10.99
Starfish Bay Children's Books The Grass Giant
Book SynopsisThe rumble of Mrs. Smith’s lawnmower sends the little grass people in her lawn running in search of a new life without human constraint and order. Holding hands, the little grass people transform into an enormous grass giant. The gentle giant must rush through city streets, weaving between buildings and hiding under bridges, until it reaches a faraway forest. Here, the grass people can truly be themselves and let their green locks grow in this quirky and imaginative tale with gorgeously detailed color pencil illustrations.
£999.99
Groundwood Books Ltd ,Canada Sometimes I Feel Like a Fox
Book SynopsisChildren’s love for animals and disguise come together in this award-winning introduction to the Anishinaabe tradition of totem animals.In this introduction to the Anishinaabe tradition of totem animals, young children explain why they identify with different creatures such as a deer, beaver or moose. Delightful illustrations show the children wearing masks representing their chosen animal, while the few lines of text on each page work as a series of simple poems throughout the book.In a brief author’s note, Danielle Daniel explains the importance of totem animals in Anishinaabe culture and how they can also act as animal guides for young children seeking to understand themselves and others.Key Text Featuresauthor’s noteCorrelates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.7With prompting and support, describe the relationship between illustrations and the story in which they appear (e.g., what moment in a story an illustration depicts).CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.4Identify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.4Describe how words and phrases (e.g., regular beats, alliteration, rhymes, repeated lines) supply rhythm and meaning in a story, poem, or song.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.7Explain how specific aspects of a text's illustrations contribute to what is conveyed by the words in a story (e.g., create mood, emphasize aspects of a character or setting)CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.2Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.7Analyze how visual and multimedia elements contribute to the meaning, tone, or beauty of a text (e.g., graphic novel, multimedia presentation of fiction, folktale, myth, poem).Trade ReviewA captivating book with an important message. * ETFO Voice *
£9.49
Bonnier Books Ltd Breathe
Book SynopsisA beautifully illustrated, interactive story designed to teach children basic mindfulness skills
£8.54
Rethink Press Trixie the Treat Monster
Book SynopsisHank is back and busy planning a new game.Leo is about to take a penalty shot, when Hank decides to start playing a counting game with him.Luckily, Trixie the Treat Monster is on hand and she has other plans. She loves playing games, too, and decides to play against Hank.This second book in the Mind Monsters series was written by a mother to raise awareness of child OCD and to offer hope to other OCD sufferers.The story aims to demonstrate how powerful distraction methods can be in combatting intrusive thoughts. It also focuses on the importance of confiding in others.50% of all proceeds made from the book will be donated to The Community Intensive Therapy Team (CITT) a specialist team within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
£9.49
Bonnier Books Ltd Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes
Book SynopsisHead, Shoulders, Knees and Toes is perfect for singalong fun, with a sound button to press and bright illustrations
£999.99
Tate Publishing Melvin the luckiest Monkey in the World
Book SynopsisMelvin is certain he’s the unluckiest monkey in the world. He’s run out of bananas, thinks he has a terrible disease, and decides nobody can help, not even his best friend Pete. what ensues is a tale of true friendship and the importance of making your own luck. Illustrated in wonderful line-drawn and colour pictures, Claudia Boldt creates a unique cast of characters in this humorous and sweet story. Winner of Booktrust Best New Illustrators Award 2011
£8.54
Cameron & Company Inc Once There Was
Book SynopsisA simple, modern fable about dreaming of being something else, transformations, and the innerconnectedness of all thingsIn this magical, modern fairy tale, a girl dreams she is a princess. A princess dreams she is a horse. A horse dreams she is a tree, a tree a mountain, a mountain a moon, a moon a sea, a sea a girl.Trade Review“Spare, descriptive text is accompanied by rich, strikingly detailed watercolorlike illustrations. A magical tale that comes full circle, urging readers to dream big.” * Kirkus Reviews *The graceful blend of text and image offers readers a mind-expanding escape. * Publishers Weekly *
£11.69
Yeehoo Press The Liebrary
Book SynopsisA rhyming tale about what happens when a family decides to take every word to heart—and the hilarious consequences that follow. Should children learn to drive cars? Are volcanoes bubbling with fondu? And do rhinos make good pets? Mikayla and Drew loved to read and learn new things…but when a new stack of books gives way to facts unlike anything they had ever heard of before, chaos ensues! Soon the children are swimming with alligators, eating candies like vitamins, and getting blasted by their neighbor. Which leads them to wonder . . . If it’s in a book, is it actually true? From Amanda Pearlstein, Howard Pearlstein, and Maren Amini, comes a rhyming tale about what happens when a family decides to take every word to heart—and the hilarious consequences that follow. A perfect book for fans of Harry Bliss and Doreen Cronin!
£12.99
Ghazal Sara Dot Org Aafat Ki Ziyafat: Urdu Premium Color
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£16.49
Random House USA Inc There's an Elf in Your Book: An Interactive
Book SynopsisHO, HO, HEY! There's an ELF in YOUR Christmas book! Get ready for another lively, interactive read-aloud in the Who's In Your Book series!Do you have what it takes to make Santa's Nice List? An elf is here to test you in this participatory read-aloud. Don't let the elf trick you into being naughty! Just follow his instructions to sing a Christmas carol, clap, BURP... Hey, wait a second! Children will be delighted to join in on the holiday fun. Bestselling author and musician Tom Fletcher, the creator of the successful West End show The Christmasaurus, has once again paired up with illustrator Greg Abbott to create 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!
£16.19
Comme des geants inc. We Would Pretend
Book SynopsisA fantastical story of two friends who venture to the limits of their imaginationsWhen two mischievous friends are told to go outside to play, the backyard becomes their setting for a frantic, thrilling adventure. As they role-play their way from becoming King and Queen of Pumpkins to embarking on a voyage to Mars, their vivid imaginations give them magical powers to venture forth and fight their enemies mercilessly. It's only when they’re abruptly brought back to reality that they’ll find themselves truly in danger!Trade Review“Join these two imaginative children in this outdoor adventure with a Waldorf feel . . . Rollicking, imagination-inspired outdoor fun.” * Kirkus *
£11.69
£12.34
Tredition Gmbh The adventures of Captain Pete: A very un-piratelike tale
£12.34
Tredition Gmbh Kindermärchen mit Pfiff: Spannende Geschichten
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£999.99
Tourbillon Who's the Most...?: A Guess Who Book
Book SynopsisA lively and highly amusing seek-and-find game! Who's the strongest monkey, the sleepiest bug, or the hungriest pup? Filled with superlatives, young readers will enjoy poring over the adorably illustrated pages of familiar animal friends to look for the answers, and find the best surprise of all at the end! • An entertaining seek-and-find game • Bright, humorous illustrations engage young children • Cheerful text encourages vocabulary development • Mylar mirror built into the last page of the book Who's the Most. . . ? is an irresistible board book that children will want to read again and again! • Fun family read-aloud books • Books for children aged 0 to 3 • Books for toddlers and preschool children
£999.99
Libros Infantiles Para Regalar Cuentos Infantiles Para Niños de 2, 3 y 4 Años
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£999.99
WW Norton & Co Play Outside
Book SynopsisExplore the beauty of the natural world and discover hundreds of creatures in a vibrant picture book fantasy.
£14.24
Bonnier Books Ltd 5 Minute Tales: Magical Stories
Book SynopsisMagical Stories is packed with popular characters, from unicorns to mermaids! Includes 7 enchanting stories, one for every day of the week
£999.99
Akiara Books El Sexto Sentido
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£15.56
