Picture storybooks: imagination and play
Astra Young Readers What If . . . ? Then We . . .: Short, Very Short,
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£15.26
Muddy Boots Press Do Princesses Make Happy Campers?
Book Synopsis“How come the campfire crackles and roars?”“I think it’s requesting that we make s’mores!”Join our favorite princess as she and her family camp, hike, fish, and bicycle in the great outdoors. Through rain and sunshine, fairy houses and fishing, this happy camper discovers that lots of fresh air and looking on the bright side are all a girl needs to make her a princess.Trade ReviewCoyle returns with Princess, ever the precocious child with her endless questions, this time about camping. Her questions include 'What will we do if it rains?' and 'Do princesses bike over mountains and brooks?' Princess discovers all of the fun one can have while camping. The story is written with minimal text, in rhyming couplets that keep the narrative moving in a way young children will both understand and enjoy. Gordon’s illustrations are whimsical and cartoonlike, while background details are delightful and engaging. Children will giggle at the princess antics throughout. . . . Fans of this series will appreciate this title. * School Library Journal *
£7.99
Jolly Fish Press Holly and the Pittie Party
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£16.79
Jolly Fish Press The Bear and Her Book
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£18.99
Sasquatch Books Our Shed: A Father-Daughter Building Story
Book SynopsisA sweet, nostalgic father-daughter story, Our Shed celebrates DIY families as well as the unique creativity and spontaneity of each individual child. This lovely story is about a father teaching his daughter how to build a backyard shed for storing the necessities of family life--a lawn mower, sprinkler, sleds, kid toys. For each practical element the dad brings to the project, his daughter adds her own imaginative creative spin. In the end, they are both happy with their collaboration. And, just as dad passes building skills on to his daughter, so does his daughter eventually pass those skills on to her own son when they fix up the peeling shed at the end of the story. Kids love tools, building things, and spending time with parents. This story hits all those points with love and humor.Trade Review"This dad is a welcome role model for father figures everywhere."--Kirkus Reviews, starred "this sweet parent-child story effectively celebrates hands-on intergenerational collaboration."--Publishers Weekly "This charming story, which includes helpful real-life tips for building, is a warm-hearted depiction of a father-daughter bond that grows along with their project."--The Mighty Girl "For libraries looking for a warm story of a father-daughter team working on a building project together, this is a good choice.-"--School Library Journal "This is such a special book with a lesson that can be carried on for generations to come."--San Francisco Book Review
£14.39
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 Oh! What a Surprise!
Book SynopsisWith her trademark simplicity and humor, Suzanne Bloom shows children once again what it means to be a true friend with this new and utterly charming Goose and Bear—and Fox!—story.Fox loves surprises! When she discovers Goose and Bear making gifts, she hopes that one of the presents is for her. But what if it isn't? Even though hope may turn to disappointment, nothing can stop Fox from making her own spectacular surprise for Goose and Bear. In the end, Fox is overjoyed to find she hasn't been forgotten after all.Trade Review"Short sentences and pastel spreads create what's sure to become storytime favorite. The rich indigo skies brilliantly balance the white textures of Bear's fur and Goose's feathers, as well as Fox's russet coat. The kit's bouncy poses and confetti-colored gifts and wrappings add to this festive read."—School Library Journal★". . . Exuberant pastel illustrations with loose, scratchy textures stand out against brilliant , royal-blue backgrounds with the text set in white. This one has 'read it again' potential, and Fox has the makings of a star." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
£7.99
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
Grasshopper Books If I Played Baseball with Dodo Birds
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£28.49
Grasshopper Books If I Skated with Sabertoothed Cats
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£28.49
Mascot Kids It's Okay to Ask: A Book about Disabilities
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£17.06
Mascot Kids The Rubber Monger
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£18.27
Mascot Kids Paco and the Purple Porcupine (Paco Y El
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£16.96
Mascot Kids Sweet Dreams, Kailey Ruth: Hide-And-Seek
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£17.95
Austin Macauley Publishers LLC Doodle Town
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£14.24
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
Mascot Books If the Moon
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£13.46
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 Color Me Cute! Coloring Book with Rainbow Pencil
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£6.99
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
Mascot Kids Packaging Peeks and the Sticky Situation
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£17.95
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
Dreamtivity Star Wars the Mandalorian: Bounty on the Move:
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£13.46
Dreamtivity Disney Mickey: Sweet Treats: Colortivity with
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£5.94
Dreamtivity Disney Mickey: To the Rescue!: Colortivity
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£7.59
Dreamtivity Disney Mickey & Friends: Fun All Day!: Paint Box
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£8.54
Retail Centric Marketing Beary Sweet!: Paint Box Colortivity
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£8.54
Dreamtivity Disney Tim Burton's the Nightmare Before
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£6.99
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 Disney Little Mermaid: Enchanted Adventures:
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£8.54
Dreamtivity Googly Eyes: Shake 'n' Giggle: Colortivity
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£5.99
Dreamtivity Disney Bunnies: Sweet Times: Colortivity with
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£7.59
Dreamtivity Disney Tim Burton's the Nightmare Before
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£8.54
Dreamtivity Disney Mickey: Fun with My Pals: Colortivity
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£8.40
