Picture storybooks: imagination and play
Dreamtivity Crayola: My Colors of Kindness Sticker and
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£9.49
Dreamtivity Disney Little Mermaid: Magic Pattern Reveal:
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£8.54
Dreamtivity Disney Princess Color & Craft: The Magic of Fall
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£6.99
Dreamtivity Disney Frozen: Heart for Adventure: With 4 Gel
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£7.59
Levine Querido You Are the Loveliest
Book SynopsisSometimes our feelings are so big, our dreams and our worries so wide, that we can’t find the words to express them. How MUCH love we feel; what a new sibling will bring; exactly what it’s like to take a hard tumble, or to want the sun to shine on a rainy day. These thoughts and questions are explored by Hans and Monique Hagen in poems pitched perfectly to the children who wonder. Marit Törnqvist is their brilliant partner, spreading gorgeous color and heartfelt imagery across these pages. If you want a sneak peek at what we mean, turn to the sunflower spread on page thirty, and feel…yourself smile.
£11.69
Levine Querido Ways to Play
Book SynopsisRiley has plenty of ways to play; like lining up dolls and stuffies by size and shape. Tearing up newspapers and making piles into mountains, using sharp crayons to draw big swirly patterns. But bossy cousin Emma thinks those ways are wrong, wrong, and wrong. And she makes no bones about letting Riley know exactly what her opinion is. Fortunately, Charlie the dog is on hand to help with a breakthrough demonstration that there are MANY ways to play; and all of them are right. Based on experiences that Lyn Miller Lachman had growing up as an Autistic child and illustrated with the humor, tenderness and understanding that perhaps only an artist like Gabriel Alborozo, himself an Autistic creator, could bring, here is an empowering validation of the value of individual expression. And a whole lot of fun.P R A I S E ? ?Inspired by her own childhood, Miller-Lachmann, who is autistic, is keenly aware that there are many ways of having a good time, and the straightforward, spare first-person narration centers Riley?s experience. Although it?s never explicitly mentioned that Riley has a diagnosis, it seems likely the child is, like the author, autistic, and many neurodivergent children will feel seen and affirmed.??Kirkus (starred) ? ?The poignant text teams together with ebullient drawings, delivering a welcome and heartwarming message for all young readers. Many libraries will find this picture book appealing, especially if their collection of stories needs a new and welcome addition with respect to children of all abilities.??School Library Journal (starred) ?Cousins find common ground through play in a simple story with an instructional thrust from an autistic creative team.??Publishers Weekly
£13.29
Levine Querido La Tímida Willow: (Shy Willow Spanish Edition)
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£15.29
Cottage Door Press Happy Leprechaun
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£7.59
Cottage Door Press Daniel Tiger Happy Birthday!
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£7.99
Cottage Door Press Baseball!
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£7.99
Cottage Door Press Candy Corn
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£9.38
Cottage Door Press Mirror & Me Happy Halloween
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£13.70
Cottage Door Press Valentine Love & Find (I Spy with My Little Eye)
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£8.54
Fulton Books Presley Pocket Flower: Pool day fun with a
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£13.56
Amazon Publishing Simon Says Good Night
Book SynopsisSimon didn’t say go to sleep…did he? After he’s tucked into bed, Simon and his favorite toys get ready to play…Simon Says! The nighttime comes alive, and imaginations run free as Simon issues his commands to his little friends. There’s just one rule: you’d better make sure he said “Simon says,” or else it’s your turn to go to sleep! One by one, Simon’s toys get all cozy for sleep…until it’s Simon’s turn! Join Simon and his toy friends in this charming and playful bedtime romp.
£12.99
Astra Publishing House The Bridge
Book Synopsis“The Bridge is so many things at once. It is very funny, it is very mysterious, it is very beautiful, and it is like no book I’ve ever seen. I love it very much.” —Jon KlassenFrom beloved Swedish children’s author-illustrator Eva Lindström, The Bridge is the story of two wolves, one pig, and a bridge—and what it means to embrace the absurd twists and turns that life sometimes has in store. Perfect for fans of the down-to-earth charm and wisdom of William Steig and the sly wit of Jon Klassen.A pig drives by looking for a bridge but ends up the houseguest of two wolves in the woods. Who are they? What do they want? And where is the pig rushing off to, anyway? Written and illustrated in Lindström’s laconic, razor-sharp, and darkly comical style, The Bridge marks the US debut of one of the world's most celebrated picture book creators. Young readers and parents alike will savor the mysteries of this droll, fast-paced, and ever-so-slightly-sinister story in which, as in a classic fairy tale, an ordinary chance encounter suddenly morphs into an adventure that feels both wildly improbable and true to life.Trade Review“The Bridge gets deeper and weirder and better every time I read it. It’s like a fantastic trap. It seems impossible that Eva Lindström's storytelling could be as good as her artwork, but it is. I’m so glad she’s out there.” —Jon Klassen“The first time I read The Bridge I laughed all the way through and then on the last page I made a different kind of laugh/yelling noise. I’ve read it many times since and it only gets better and more impressive. I love it.” —Jon Klassen“Translated from the original Swedish, with off-kilter and perspective-warped illustrations done in a pale wash of gouache and watercolor, this book is entirely original and unique. The text itself is straightforward and simple with an undercurrent of dry humor, but there are strategic and deliberate hints of violence painted ominously into the backgrounds...that give the story an unsettling feeling throughout. That, combined with the eerie, mic-drop ending, makes it feel somewhat like a Christopher Nolan film for kids in a 36-page picture-book format.” —Booklist"A slow-paced cozy adventure...A book that opens like a fairy tale and ends more like an existential question, this is recommended as an additional purchase, for its poetic setting and pacing." —School Library Journal“It’s rare that one encounters something as simultaneously comforting and unnerving as The Bridge. Lindström’s tale is clearly for the child unafraid to speculate multiple theories about its surprise ending. A twisty, cozy concoction.” —Betsy Bird, influential blogger at Fuse #8 and collection development manager, Evanston (IL) Public Library“Lindström’s naïve gouache illustrations carry readers through a strange, mostly empty world seemingly fraught with danger...Enigmatic.” —Kirkus Reviews“Suspenseful...” —Publishers Weekly
£16.14
Astra Publishing House The Magic Bookcase
Book SynopsisHans Christian Andersen Medalist Robert Ingpen brings classic stories to life in a collection that serves as his magnum opus to the imagination. Featured in New York Times Book Review "8 Picture Books About Books"World-renowned illustrator Robert Ingpen begins his magical journey through the world of classic children's stories with a mural he worked on for years, inspired by the great storybook characters. The original mural is more than 20 feet long, but Mr. Ingpen knew he had to find a way to turn that work into a book in its own right. This book contains some of his favorite quotations from the stories that inspired him, as well as an eye-popping fold-out centerpiece with a reproduction of the full mural. This book is an eye-popping illustrated celebration of the power of imagination.Trade ReviewFeatured in New York Times Book Review "8 Picture Books About Books""“A goblin named Tally guides readers through a more-than-20-foot-long foldout reproduction of the massive mural Ingram painted of ‘a room with bookcase walls’ where instead of the great storybooks themselves their most colorful characters come alive." -- New York Times Book Review"Ingpen spins a fantastic spell in this imaginative book....Beautiful to look at...these pictures absolutely deserve to be pored over." -- Read and Reviews blog
£17.09
Tiger Tales A Happy Place
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£12.44
Tiger Tales Create-a-Cutie Animal: Bring Everyday Objects to
Book SynopsisChildren of all ages can let their imaginations run wild when they transform everyday objects into adorable baby animals!Use the stickers to transform everyday objects into adorable baby animal friends! With more than 300 stickers to choose from, it''s the perfect activity book for little animal lovers with BIG imaginations.Transform everyday objects into adorable friends! Each book in the Cutie Stickers series includes more than 300 stickers. Add eyes, mouths, arms, and more to pictures of fruit, candy bars, flowers, toys, and other items. These are ideal activity books for young artists with big imaginations!
£6.04
Authorhouse Blanky Goes to the Park
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£14.44
Simon Spotlight Let's Meet the Doctor!
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£6.64
Simon Spotlight Meet Donkey Hodie!
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£6.64
Little Simon Henry Heckelbeck 4 Books in 1!: Henry Heckelbeck
Book SynopsisThe first four adventures of the magical Henry Heckelbeck chapter book series are now available all together in one incredible bind-up!Henry Heckelbeck is just like any other normal kid. He plays soccer. He isn't a huge fan of homework. He even has an older sister, Heidi. What's not so normal about Henry is his family. His sister and mom are magic. Not Henry, though...he's just a normal kid. Or is he? When Henry starts school, he discovers he has magic and his own Book of Spells, just like his sister. But magic doesn't always make life easier, as he soon discovers. In these four books, Henry brings his toy dragon to life, uses magic on the soccer field, accidentally creates a haunted hideout, and spells some serious T-R-O-U-B-L-E at the school spelling bee! With easy-to-read language and graphic novel art on almost every page, the Henry Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for emerging readers. This spellbinding paper-over-board bind-up includes: Henry Heckelbeck Gets a Dragon Henry Heckelbeck Never Cheats Henry Heckelbeck and the Haunted Hideout Henry Heckelbeck Spells Trouble
£13.49
Simon Spotlight Peekaboo, JJ!
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£7.59
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers The Book That Did Not Want to Be Read
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£15.19
Simon & Schuster Heidi Heckelbeck Sunshine Magic
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£6.64
Simon & Schuster Heidi Heckelbeck Sunshine Magic
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£14.39
Simon & Schuster Heidi Heckelbeck The Secret's Out!
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£6.64
Simon & Schuster Heidi Heckelbeck The Secret's Out!
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£14.39
Little Simon Henry Heckelbeck Is Out of This World
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£14.39
Simon & Schuster Henry Heckelbeck Chills Out
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£6.64
Simon & Schuster Henry Heckelbeck Chills Out
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£14.39
Simon & Schuster You Go First
Book SynopsisIn the spirit of Mo Willems and Ben Clanton, this “extremely funny and spot-on sensitive” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) picture book shows how a good friend can become even better by trying new things and putting others first.Cat and Duck are very good friends and play together all the time, so when the new slide gets built, they can’t wait to try it out! Only, the slide is very big and curvy—what if it’s too big for Cat? As Cat and Duck move closer to the front of the line, Cat imagines everything that could go wrong until his worries start to rub off on Duck. Now Duck doesn’t want to go down the slide either. Cat feels bad that Duck is missing out on the fun because of him. Can he find a way to make it right?Trade ReviewA 2024 Charlotte Zolotow Highly Commended title"Both extremely funny and spot-on sensitive." -- Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW"A charming view of friendship and encouragement to try new things. Recommended for early readers and social-emotional learning teachers." -- School Library Journal"In a second match-up from collaborators Bernstein and Rosenthal, character-forward playground vignettes, rendered in sturdy pencil outlines and cheery digital color, are comically in sync with the interplay and mood of the deadpan, emotionally astute narration and dialogue." -- Publishers Weekly"Rosenthal’s pastel-hued, cartoon-style illustrations add warmth, humor, and nuance. Many books for young children explore conquering fear, but fewer contextualize how one’s fear can dampen someone else’s good time; this book adds something fresh to the shelf." -- Horn Book Magazine
£16.14
Simon & Schuster Sejal Sinha Battles Superstorms
Book SynopsisThe Magic School Bus meets Over the Moon in this first book in a new chapter book series about a young Indian American girl who loves science and has a big imagination!Sejal Sinha is looking forward to celebrating Diwali with her family. But when a hurricane appears, Sejal and her cousin Mira learn that the house is in danger from the imminent storm. With the help of Sejal’s favorite stuffed animal, Professor Cheetah, the two girls use Cardboard Box Magic to build their own Hurricane Hunter and fly into the eye of the hurricane! They learn about a project from the 1960s called Project Stormfury, where a team actually tried to stop hurricanes. Can Sejal and Mira do what the previous Stormfury team couldn’t and battle the superstorm?
£7.59
Simon & Schuster Sejal Sinha Battles Superstorms
Book SynopsisThe Magic School Bus meets Over the Moon in this first book in a new chapter book series about a young Indian American girl who loves science and has a big imagination!Sejal Sinha is looking forward to celebrating Diwali with her family. But when a hurricane appears, Sejal and her cousin Mira learn that the house is in danger from the imminent storm. With the help of Sejal’s favorite stuffed animal, Professor Cheetah, the two girls use Cardboard Box Magic to build their own Hurricane Hunter and fly into the eye of the hurricane! They learn about a project from the 1960s called Project Stormfury, where a team actually tried to stop hurricanes. Can Sejal and Mira do what the previous Stormfury team couldn’t and battle the superstorm?
£14.39
Simon & Schuster Sejal Sinha Swims with Sea Dragons
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£6.64
Simon & Schuster Sejal Sinha Swims with Sea Dragons
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£14.39
Simon & Schuster Sejal Sinha Dives for Diamonds on Neptune
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£6.64
Simon & Schuster Sejal Sinha Dives for Diamonds on Neptune
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£14.39
Little Simon Into the Kelp Forest
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£14.39
Simon & Schuster Shell We Dance?
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£6.64
Little Simon Shell We Dance?
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£14.39
Simon & Schuster Here Comes Spring!
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£7.59
Simon & Schuster Super Mom
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£8.54
Simon Spotlight What Makes Me Happy
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£5.82
Little Simon The Not-So-Tiny Tales of Simon Seahorse
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£19.19
Little Simon VIP: Very Important Preschooler
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£7.59
Simon Spotlight The Golden Rainbow Day!
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£8.54
