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mineditionUS Elephant′s Child, The
The tale of how the elephant got its trunk is one of the most beloved of the Just So Stories Rudyard Kipling wrote for children. The insatiably curious elephant's child peppers every animal he meets with questions about the mysterious crocodile who lives on the banks of the Lompopo River. When he finally meets the crocodile, he nearly becomes dinner. This rollicking story and Jonas's Laustroer's vibrant art have the makings of a modern classic.
£17.99
mineditionUS Lola Loves Animals
What little animal lover wouldn't want to set all the animals in the zoo free and fly through the sky with them? Lift-the-flap and open the door to join Lola and the animals, with an accordion fold that turns the pages into a stand-up story-telling scroll! The little girl in this whimsical wordless adventure story begins the day with a trip to the zoo, accompanied by her mother. Lola has fun imitating the monkeys, the giraffes, and all the animals -- until it starts to rain, and they run back home. That night, as she drifts off to sleep, Lola is joined by all the animals in the zoo. Little readers can lift a little flap that looks like a door to enter into a dreamscape and fly through the night sky as the pages fold out to become a stand-up scene of Lola's dream. This truly one-of-a-kind novelty picture book -- with two stories in one book -- will astound and delight adventurous book-lovers of all ages.
£15.29
mineditionUS One Boy's Choice: A Tale of the Amazon
A National Council for the Social Studies - CBC Notable Trade Book! On the bank of a river in the Amazon, a boy learns from his grandfather about a father fish that cares for his offspring, and the importance of preserving the species for future generations. A little boy of the Amazon is excited to go on his first fishing trip with his grandad. He wants to catch the biggest fish! After hours of drifting among the water-lilies, at last they capture a huge Arowana. But, as Grandad explains, sometimes catching the biggest fish isn't the best way to preserve the river's bounty. This is a story of environmental awareness that also touches on fatherhood and the importance of living in harmony with nature. Perfect for our times.
£15.99
mineditionUS Circles
This perfect concept book teaches not only shapes, but also colors, numbers, and words--all in one bright and colorful package Learning shapes has never been as much fun as it is in this clever die-cut board book from master artist Yusuke Yonezu. All the circles in this book--big, small, and in numerous different colors--transform into a surprising array of objects when the page is turned. It's a fun concept book that will engage young children over and over.
£10.99
mineditionUS Red Apple
Winner of: 2016 USBBY Outsanding International Books Author-illustrator Feridun Oral's gentle, beautifully illustrated, and timeless tale of cooperation and problem-solving that celebrates the world of animals On a cold winter's day, Rabbit leaves his burrow in search of food, but all he can find is a single red apple hanging far out of reach. Rabbit tries and tries to get his animal friends to help him reach it, but none of them can manage it. When they accidentally wake Bear from her hibernation, they all work together to figure out a way to get what they want.
£14.39
mineditionUS Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers
A courageous girl follows her dream of learning to fly in this beautifully illustrated story inspired by imprisoned human rights activist Loujain Al-Hathloul, perfect for Malala's Magic Pencil fans. Loujain watches her beloved baba attach his feather wings and fly each morning, but her own dreams of flying face a big obstacle: only boys, not girls, are allowed to fly in her country. Yet despite the taunts of her classmates, she is determined that some day, she too will learn to do it--especially because Loujain loves colours, and only by flying will she be able to see the colour-filled field of sunflowers her baba has told her about. Eventually, he agrees to teach her, and Loujain's impossible dream becomes reality--inspiring other girls to dare to learn to fly. Inspired by co-author Lina Al-Hathloul's sister, formerly imprisoned Saudi women's rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize nominee Loujain Al-Hathloul, who led the successful campaign to lift Saudi Arabia's ban on women driving. This gorgeously illustrated story is lyrical and moving.
£14.39
mineditionUS Who Is Smiling?
Young children love faces and animals, and master board book artist Yusuke Yonezu delivers both in this clever, die-cut book that will have children wondering who's behind each shape. You'll be amazed to see how simple shapes can turn into so many animals, and children will be delighted over and over by the fun of it.
£10.99
mineditionUS Rainbow Chameleon
A lively story about accepting and embracing change, filled with interactive surprises for little hands Some changes can be quite important in life, which the chameleon discovers when he changes colors in order to hide from a snake, a wolf, and a crocodile. But sometimes one also has to change in order to be noticed--especially when a lovely lady chameleon enters the picture. This playful, hands-on journey to learning that change can be a positive thing features color dials and pull-tabs in addition to gorgeous, inviting illustrations.
£8.99
mineditionUS Dinosaur Surprise
What could be more exciting to a toddler than animals that turn into dinosaurs? Every animal in this book looks cute and small—until you unfold the flaps to reveal a much bigger dinosaur within! Is that a jellyfish or a Pterodactyl? Is that a parrot or a Triceratops? Open the flaps to find out...
£10.99
mineditionUS Saint Francis of Assisi – Who Spoke to Animals
As a young man Francis of Assisi renounced his wealthy background, dressed in coarse robes and lived in poverty. He believed every living creature and thing on earth was sacred and deserved respect. In this spirit, he founded the Franciscan Order, which endures today. Geraldine Elschner narrates in her poetic text the life and work of Francis of Assisi, one of the most famous saints of Christianity. Glowing reproductions of Italian frescoes and quotes by Pope Francis portray his life and works.
£14.39
mineditionUS Aesop's Fables
This striking new interpretation of the classic, with its delightful, quirky illustrations, brings the moral tales of Aesop to life for young readers More than a dozen of Aesop's fables are brought to dazzling new light in this exquisite edition by Ayano Imai. Including fables such as "The Kid and the Wolf," "The Ox and the Frog," and "The Fox and the Grapes," among others, the tales are each given a unique charm through the superb illustrations.
£15.99
mineditionUS We Love Each Other
A clever and charming board book with an upbeat theme and a special surprise on the last page—a North American debut by a brilliant illustrator Love is everywhere! And it's not just us humans. From birds to elephants, rabbits to turtles, there is love and togetherness depicted on every page. Very young readers will enjoy the surprises in this cheerfully inventive little book. The bold, colorful illustrations reveal a surprise on every die-cut page, with a final delightful surprise on the last page.
£8.99
mineditionUS Where's My Cat?
Where's My Cat? With bright, whimsical art, this humorous guessing game and visual puzzle from a legendary graphic designer will delight design fans of all ages. Is that a table--or a cow? You won't believe your eyes as this humorous guessing game and visual puzzle from award-winning graphic designer Seymour Chwast, co-founder of the legendary Push Pin Studios, transforms a simple object into something completely different. Each delightfully drawn initial image is revealed, after a page turn, to be part of a larger or more elaborate thing. The objects become both more complex and sillier--ball and toaster. Nah, it's a bulldog--as we make our way to the final transformation, a pair of scissors that becomes the face of the cat we've been waiting for. Readers young and old will giggle as they see the importance of recognising odd but simple shapes and learning how they work together to form more complicated images.
£13.49
mineditionUS Path, The
From New Yorker cover artist Bob Staake, this inspirational guide to finding your authentic self through life�s challenges is a hip new take on the graduation book. Award-winning author and New Yorker cover artist Bob Staake�s lyrical words and stunning illustrations will lead children and adults alike to discover the encouraging truth that our path through life is not only challenging and beautiful�it is all our own to discover and invent. With a bonus The Path poster from Bob Staake inside the jacket! �You will walk. You will walk along a well-worn path that many people have taken�and long before you.� So begins this inspirational journey over gentle, grassy hills, through fields of wildflowers, over raging rivers, up steep mountains, and even through a dark, chilly cave. When it splits in two, you will have to decide what to do next�and you�ll create a path that�s unique to you.
£14.39
mineditionUS Mummy Mummy Where are You
£7.99
mineditionUS Mirror Play What Am I?
Place the flap against the centre of each page and hold the mirror upright. Then rotate each figure with your other hand, and look carefully at what appears in the mirror. You'll see amazing shapes, plus a surprising final object. Have fun and find all the hidden surprises!
£9.99
mineditionUS Turnabout Shapes
In this clever book of die-cut shapes, you can see how a watermelon changes into a bird's beak—or how a tulip becomes a mermaid's tail. The pages connect to each other not only with their die-cut holes but also with zippy, rhyming text that makes for loads of fun. Filled with colorful art, this is a book that's pleasing to the eyes, the ears, and the fingers.
£10.99
mineditionUS Hello My Name is Jumbo
£6.29
mineditionUS Look, Look Again
Finalist: 2016 Cybil Awards Part counting game, part guessing game, this delightful board book invites little ones to look at one thing, and guess what else it could be. Each page shows one shape, and then unfolds to reveal an ingenious surprise, sure to captivate curious toddlers.
£11.99
mineditionUS Peekaboo
Children will love to play peekaboo with the adorable animals in this interactive board book See who's hiding behind each flap as different animals appear from behind their paws (or wings). One by one you can uncover these beautifully rendered animals, and at the end you'll find a special surprise. See if you can find . . . a fox, a bear, a cat, a porcupine, a dog, a pig, an owl, and . . . you!
£10.99
mineditionUS Night Before Christmas, The
'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house . . . Clement Clarke Moore's timeless poem about Christmas Eve is beautifully brought to life by illustrator Lisbeth Zwerger and her unique interpretation of Santa's fantastic midnight visit. The poem--originally titled, "A Visit from St. Nicholas"--is in large part responsible for the conception of the Santa Claus recognized today and is artistically rendered in this picture book full of holiday spirit.
£9.04
mineditionUS Squares
A clever guessing game about shapes that will stimulate the imagination Learning shapes is a lot more fun when there are surprises involved, and this die-cut board book from master artist and designer Yusuke Yonezu is full them. Squares and rectangles are everywhere, and the shapes and colors found in everyday objects come to life when the pages of the book are turned. The interactive format will both educate and entertain the youngest readers.
£10.99
mineditionUS ′Oh, No′, Said Elephant
All the animals want to play hide-and-seek, but-- "oh, no!" --Elephant isn't very good at that. He's too easy to find. What about leap-frog? He's not good at that, either. What about hopscotch, or skipping, or tag? No, no and no. Poor Elephant isn't very good at many games, and the animals are starting to get frustrated with him. Luckily there is one game Elephant loves to play, and the animals oblige him, though they may have to say "oh, no!" themselves when he wants to play it again. This rollicking, silly, repetitive text will have young readers laughing out loud and asking to read it again.
£15.99
mineditionUS Yum Yum!
Healthy foods for kids are introduced through what cute, fun animals eat What's on the menu today for Cat, Mouse, Rabbit, Monkey, Pig, and Bear? Young readers find out what each animal likes to eat in this board book with bold, bright illustrations and inventive cut-outs. Children realize they like to eat some of the same foods and discover a special treat at the end of the book.
£10.30
mineditionUS Why?
A frog finds a beautiful flower and picks it for himself. When a mouse sees him with it, his jealousy overcomes him, and he swipes it. Frog�s friends come to his aid and chase the mouse away. But before the frogs can celebrate, Mouse�s friends return for a counter-attack. Before long the conflict has devolved into a full-scale frog-mouse war. By the end of it, all either side can ask is: why? This seemingly simple book tackles an important subject and will be an invaluable way to talk to young children about conflict and warfare.
£14.39
mineditionUS Marwans Journey
£11.99
mineditionUS Opposite Surprise
Everyone knows the sun is hot. But open the flaps in this book and you may find a chilly surprise instead! Each spread of this cleverly designed board book reveals a surprising opposite that makes for a truly original way for toddlers to learn about words and concepts. Whether it be hot or cold, clean or dirty, slow or fast, this book has you covered—at least until you open the flaps.
£10.79
mineditionUS Ugly Duckling, The
Born different, the ugly duckling is mocked by his siblings, rejected by other ducks, and even shunned by his own mother. The sad little bird leaves home, starting a journey where he is jeered at and hunted as he struggles to survive on his own--only to discover that the identity he longed for was within him all along.
£10.99
mineditionUS Guess What?-Fruit
Fun lift-the-flaps foster the imagination and reveal colorful new images Images of different fruits transform into animals with lift-the-flaps in this interactive book. Readers of all ages will delight in trying to guess the next surprise. A pineapple becomes a yellow armadillo; a red apple turns into the face of a monkey. What will become of an orange, a banana, grapes, and more? The irresistible guessing game encourages children to imagine the possibilities.
£8.99
mineditionUS Guess What-Food?
Familiar foods become surprising creatures with the help of lively lift-the-flaps Carrots, chestnuts, and cheese turn into animals with the lift of a flap in this fun board book. Young readers are encouraged to use their imaginations to guess what animal will be revealed. A toasty bun becomes a smiling dog; a series of red peppers transforms into an octopus. What will be found under the pumpkin? Children will enjoy brainstorming to guess each surprise.
£10.99
mineditionUS Peek–a–Who Too?
Elsa Mroziewicz has followed up one terrific lift-the-flap book, "Peek-a-Who?," with another, PEEK-A-WHO TOO?. With simple but colorful and richly decorative illustrations a cut above the usual board-book art, both of these triangular-shaped books hide a different animal under large flaps…. Asking babies or toddlers to make or identify animal sounds is a foolproof way to engage them in the back and forth of a conversation, and this book combines that pleasure with clever visual and tactile problem-solving--New York Times A Parents Magazine Best Book of the Year A triangular board book may seem unusual, but Peek-A-Who?, with its cleverly shaped lift-the-flaps, garnered fans from across the children's book world. This follow-up to the acclaimed original is full of hidden animals, each making different sounds. Can you figure out who each one is? Lift the unique shaped flaps to see who peeks out!
£10.99
mineditionUS Marwan′s Journey
A 2018 Kirkus Best Book * A National Council of Social Studies * CBC Notable Trade Book * An Outstanding International Trade Book (USBBY) * A Bank Street Children’s Book Committee Best Book of the Year One night they came... The darkness grew colder, deeper, darker, and swallowed up everything... Marwan is a young boy on a journey he never intended to take, bound for a place he doesn’t know. On his journey, he relies on courage and memories of his faraway homeland to buoy him. With him are hundreds and thousands of other human beings, crossing the deserts and the seas, fleeing war and hunger in search of safety. He must take one step after another—bringing whatever he can carry, holding on to dreams. This is the journey of one boy who longs for a home, and we follow his path, walking hand in hand with him as he looks forward with uncertainty and hopes for a peaceful future. This beautiful, heartfelt story gives a human face to the plight of refugees all over the world. Marwan’s journey is everyone’s journey.
£15.99
mineditionUS Hansel & Gretel
This is the story of Hansel and Gretel as you've never seen it before. Paired with the modern art style of renowned illustrator Kveta Pacovská, the tale takes on a stunning new life for a new century. The text includes the complete Grimm Brothers' tale with all its dangers and suspenseful trickery. It is a tale of survival, cleverness, perseverance and love.
£17.99
mineditionUS With Love
£7.99
Astra Publishing House Sharing
A perfect sharing book for your toddler — with clever cut outs showing how two friends can be happy enjoying things they want together.★ A Kirkus Best Book of 2020★ An ABC Best Books for Young Readers selection★ "Sharing is caring, and this small gem of a board book is a delight to share with little listeners.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewWhen two rabbits want the same carrot, how can they decide who gets it? When two monkeys want the same banana, what are they to do? The answer becomes clear when you turn the die-cut pages to find the answers underneath in this clever concept book from a board book master. This adorable and interactive book is the perfect way for young children to learn the importance of sharing--both the things they crave and the time of others.“Many of us struggle all our lives with this concept. The brilliant Yusuke Yonezu, master board book creator, shows toddlers (and grownups) how it's done.” —Maria Russo, Editorial Director, mineditionUS
£10.99