Picture storybooks: imagination and play
Bonnier Books Ltd The Wheels on the Bus
Book SynopsisThe Wheels on the Bus is perfect for singalong fun, with a sound button to play the classic song
£7.59
Candlewick Press,U.S. The Book That No One Wanted to Read
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£16.19
HarperCollins Publishers Four Seasons with Bing A collection of four new
Book SynopsisA gorgeous new collection of four Bing picture book stories that introduce toddlers to the changing seasons of the year. Children will love reading Bing's adventures with his friends and learning about the different seasons.It features the following stories: Bing's Yellow Wellies for spring, Bing's Ice Lollies for summer, Bing's Acorn Hunt for autumn and Dragon Breath for winter. With a Bing picture book story set in each season, this fantastic hardback collection will be one to treasure throughout the year.
£999.99
Phaidon Press Ltd This Is Still Not A Book
Book SynopsisA playfully deceptive, joyously interactive board book from the award-winning author and illustrator Jean Jullien - following in the footsteps of his global bestseller and much loved This Is Not A Book Is this a suitcase? A bed? An elephant? Each spread in this engaging board book is actually something else entirely, sparking imaginations and encouraging the storytellers in readers of all ages. Turn the page and find a foldable shirt. Then turn the book to discover a flip phone that you can open, close, and 'dial' to call your friends and family! This cleverly conceived board book with fold-out pages prompts children to think creatively about - and play creatively with - other objects in their daily lives. Ages 2-4Trade Review"Playful illustrations challenge young readers to think outside the box... Delightful, witty, and imaginative." - Kirkus, STARRED Review "An engaging board book." - My Baba "This book that is in fact not a book will provide you with hours of fascinating conversations with your little ones and some bigger ones too." - Armadillo Magazine "As cheeky and charming as before." - Creative Boom "A playfully deceptive board book designed to challenge young readers to think creatively about objects in their daily lives." - FAD Magazine
£12.30
Compendium Inc. The Storyteller's Handbook: 52 Illustrations to
Book SynopsisNeil Gaiman sets the stage for Hurst's imagination-sparking collection of illustrations with his introduction, which describes an old man single-mindedly drawing the fragments of earthly wisdom gleaned during his life--the implication being that those drawings comprise the book the reader holds. Fifty-two double-page, dream-touched scenes fill the book with a beguiling mix of whimsy, surreal elements, fantastical touches, and realistic details, all finely rendered in black pen with crosshatching and strategic splashes of watercolor. Each spread stands on its own, holding a hundred stories and possibilities in its wordless details. A pair of koalas float through the air in a large leaf; luminous jellyfish drift near a hot-air balloon in outer space; a giant tabby obstructs a city street as it naps. With every page turn, the reader can become the storyteller and invent a tale for each image or simply soak up the illustration's wondrous details. This gives the book larger-than-usual reach, from prereaders admiring the artwork to elementary students using the illustrations as writing prompts. Imagination-stoking sentiments are interspersed to encourage youngsters in their storytelling pursuits.
£19.49
Bonnier Books Ltd Old MacDonald Had a Farm
Book SynopsisJoin Old MacDonald in this fun singalong book, with a sound button to press and bright artwork
£999.99
Studio Fun International Sesame Street Music Player Storybook Collectors
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£17.99
Random House USA Inc We're All Wonders
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£17.09
HarperCollins Publishers Thomas Friends All About Thomas
Book SynopsisJoin Thomas as he travels around meeting his friends, both old and new!This colourful chunky board book introduces the brand-new younger Thomas style.With cute artwork and simple text in a chunky board that's the perfect size for small hands, this is the perfect gift for young Thomas & Friends fans.Children will also love joining in saying Thomas' name, pointing to his number 1 and making fun engine noises, too.Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 75 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.
£6.99
Astra Publishing House One Day, the End: Short, Very Short,
Book SynopsisVery short, creative stories pair with bold illustrations in this picture book that will inspire young readers to stretch their imaginations and write stories of their own. "One day. . . I went to school. I came home. The end," says our storyteller—a girl with a busy imagination and a thirst for adventure. The art tells a fuller tale of calamity on the way to school and an unpredictably happy ending. Each illustration in this inventive picture book captures multiple, unexpected, and funny storylines as the narrator shares her shorter-than-ever stories, ending with "One day. . . I wanted to write a book." This book demonstrates a unique approach to writing and telling stories and is a delightful gift for children as well as for teachers seeking a mentor text for their classrooms.Trade ReviewA Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor Book"A series of cleverly crafted tales involving a precocious girl doing ordinary things in a creative and energetic manner. Nine 'shorter-than-ever' stories of a dozen words or less, become considerably more sophisticated when readers delve into Koehler's dynamic cartoon illustrations.... Dotlich and Koehler are ideally teamed up and offer a genius method of encouraging narrative dialogue, as well as attention to text.... These very short stories are ideal for sharing, providing opportunities for word recognition and writing prompts, dialogic reading, and narrative discussion."—School Library Journal"Retro, digitally created illustrations are clear and uncluttered, yet provide ample details that allow readers to fill in the gaps of these oh-so-brief tales....this entertaining collection shows that storytelling can be easily accomplished and can consist of more than just words."—Booklist"Koehler builds each story around an interaction between the giant typography and the plot, so that a very simple recounting ('One day... I went to school. I came home. The End.') becomes far sillier and involved.... Koehler's drawings have an easygoing sense of whimsy as they highlight just how much can happen in the briefest of stories."—Publishers Weekly"In this collection of stories that are both tiny and substantial, words, pictures, and book design dance with one another in a way only possible in a picture book.... (t)he text is graphically dynamic."—The Horn Book
£8.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Everything Comes Next
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Young People’s Poet Laureate Nye explores childhood, conflict, and connectivity through over 100 of her poems, both new and classic. . . . Striking use of everyday images and timely themes makes this free verse collection meaningful, memorable, and accessible. . . . Emotionally resonant and stirring, this is a must-have title.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Over 100 poems, some new, some previously published, are collected in this volume by Young People’s Poet Laureate Nye. The poet’s voice is, as always, distinct and inquisitive and hopeful, sometimes playful, sometimes tender, sometimes both . . . Compelling.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “A substantial volume of poems by Nye . . . A pleasure on many fronts. . . . Warm, welcoming, [and] inclusive . . . Lucky the reader who would have this collection lying around for visiting and revisiting.” — Horn Book Magazine
£6.99
Scholastic US Lets Go For a Walk Outside Super Simple
Book SynopsisGo for a joyful walk with the Rhymington Square monsters in this storybook based on the hit YouTube channel Super Simple's popular music video "Let's Go For a Walk Outside." Includes one sheet of stickers and a punch out scavenger hunt checklist!
£999.99
Lerner Publishing Group Be a Maker
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£17.09
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Ocean Meets Sky
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£16.19
Candlewick Press,U.S. Tom Gates Thats Me Books One Two Three
Book SynopsisIt’s a British invasion! Fans of the Wimpy Kid will love the energetic doodles and entertaining escapades of Tom Gates, now in a spectacular boxed set.Middle-school comedian, homework dodger, rock-star wannabe, master doodler. There’s only one kid who fits this description: Tom Gates, the sensation from across the pond and star of these hilarious adventures. Now collected in one brilliant boxed set with a bonus locker-size poster that American homework avoiders can color themselves, Tom’s antics are more enjoyable than ever. It will take more than grumpy older sisters, killer toothaches, and math lessons to stop Tom—not to mention his band, DogZombies—from becoming a hit.Includes books 1 through 3, in paperback:The Brilliant World of Tom GatesTom Gates: Excellent Excuses (and Other Good Stuff)Tom Gates: Everything’s Amazing (Sort Of)Bonus! The Great Locker Doodle of Tom Gates poster
£21.57
Simon Spotlight Daniel Has an Allergy
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£6.89
Cottage Door Press Mary Had a Little Lamb
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£7.59
Candlewick Press,U.S. Swim with Little Fish!: Bath Book
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£999.99
Little Bee Books My First Big Book of Unicorns
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£10.96
Simon & Schuster Are You a Cow
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£6.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. Bigger Bigger
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£999.99
Crabtree Publishing Co,US Silly Kitty and the Windy Day
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£8.23
Bonnier Books Ltd Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Book SynopsisTwinkle, Twinkle, Little Star is a nursery rhyme enjoyed by children all over the world, and this great title features a big sound module that plays the rhyme so that readers can sing along
£9.80
Simon Spotlight Daniel Tiger's 3-Minute Bedtime Stories
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£12.34
Ford Street Publishing Pty Ltd Good Night, Ivy Bright
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£13.29
Orca Book Publishers A Potato on a Bike
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£10.40
Random House USA Inc Hey Grandude
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Hanging out with grandad turns out to be anything but boring…. Readers will roll up for repeats, and not just because of the name on the cover. —Kirkus “This picture book debut from the musical icon hits all the right notes in the tale of a cool grandfather, his magical compass, and his grandchildren." —Publishers Weekly"McCartney does a fine job of upping the ante at each stop... the diverse group of chillers dash, crash, scurry, worry, and laugh about the magical events. In the end, it's golden slumbers, but the promise of future adventures is in the air.” — Booklist
£16.19
Rosie's Rules Lights Out Rosie
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£9.64
Studio Fun International Gigantosaurus Coloring and Activity Book with
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£999.99
Soaring Kite Books My Brain Is Magic: A Sensory-Seeking Celebration
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£17.09
Scholastic US SUPER SIMPLE FIVE LITTLE DUCKS SQUISHY COUNTDOWN
Book SynopsisCount down from five to one as squishy ducks disappear in this board book based on Super Simple''s video of the classic song Five Little Ducks.Five little ducks went out one day, over the hill and far away. Mother Duck said, Quack, quack, quack, quack! But only FOUR little ducks came back!Five squishy ducks peek through the die-cut pages of this adorable board book based on the classic song. Every time you turn the page, one duck disappears!With rhyming lyrics and playful illustrations, this interactive book is perfect counting practice for toddlers and preschoolers. A great choice for any springtime storytime or to add to Easter baskets!Super Simple has more than 45 million subscribers on YouTube. Now families can enjoy their favorite characters, songs, and stories from the screen with Super Simple board books, storybooks, and activity books!
£999.99
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers If I Was a Horse
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£17.09
Disney Book Publishing Inc. Alices Wonderland Bakery Cookie the Cookbook
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
£9.49
Chronicle Books Little Ghostie: Finger Puppet Book
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.
£7.44
Cartwheel Books My Busiest Book Ever Scholastic Early Learners
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£12.34
Silver Dolphin Books Rainbow Magic Special Edition: Holly the
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£8.23
Chronicle Books Little Wonder
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
£11.69
Crabtree Publishing Co,US Silly Kitty and the Sunny Day
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£8.23
Pi Kids Disney: Who Do You See? Look and Find
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£10.44
Penguin Putnam Inc Wheres Bluey
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£8.54
Boynton Bookworks Sombrero Azul, Sombrero Verde (Blue Hat, Green
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£6.99
Cottage Door Press Playtime Songs
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£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Eenie Meenie Halloweenie
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
£12.34
Simon & Schuster The 7 Habits of Happy Kids Ready-To-Read
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£15.91
HarperCollins Publishers The Burpee Bears From bestselling author Joe
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.
£6.99
Random House USA Inc The Cardboard Kingdom 3 Snow and Sorcery
Book SynopsisThe kids of the Cardboard Kingdom go on a new adventure! This time, they are in search of new friends?but what they discover is a lot more like enemies...It?s winter break in the Cardboard Kingdom, and kids from the town across the park want to play together! But according to the evil Sorceress, not just anyone can join the kingdom… So it?s not long before the two communities spiral into battle.Will the Sorceress realize the error of her ways before all hope is lost? Will friendship still manage to win the day?
£12.59
Scholastic Can You Keep a Secret PB
Book SynopsisIf you met a dragon, could you keep it secret?One day, in the forest, Winnie discovers the last dragon in the wholeworld. His fabulous friends, the gryphon, the winged lion andthe tree-man are the last of their kind, too. They'll be in dangerif grown-ups discover them. But can Winnie really keep them secret?
£6.99
Abrams Baby Rubes Opposites A Rube Goldberg Book
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£999.99
