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Templar Publishing Rufus
Rufus is a monster. But he doesn't feel like a Tip-Top monster. Every monster book he's read says that monsters are supposed to scare Peoply People and there aren't any of those in his desert. Rufus decides that there is only one thing for it. He's going to have to find a Peoply Person to scare. But where in the world are they all hiding? The bestselling author of Man on the Moon and Bob's Best Ever Friend returns with a new, stink-tastic character.
£7.20
Templar Publishing Henry Hunter and the Cursed Pirates
Do you dare open the Henry Hunter files and discover the monsters within? The parents of a friend of Henry's have gone missing - disappeared from the very deck of their boat in the Caribbean. The only lead Henry and Dolf have is the sighting of a ghostly galleon and a huge tentacle of mist. Exploring the local pirate history and myths, Henry and Dolf uncover a cursed crew of pirates, led by no other than the deadly Edward Teach - Blackbeard himself. But what's keeping the pirates sailing beyond their deaths? And how and why are they building a crew of live prisoners? It's up to Henry and Dolf to survive monster waves and befriend a crazy local seadog to solve the mystery and put the pirates back in their watery graves!
£6.66
Templar Publishing Ellen Giggenbach: My Farm
Every part of Ellen Giggenbach's innovative model book, including the cover, can be used to create your very own play-farm with over 40 separate models and a host of animals, vehicles, buildings and people. Lead the cows from their barn to the field, round up the sheep with Rex the sheepdog and stop the goats from eating farmer's cabbage patch! You decide the story with this inspirational model kit, designed to awaken the storyteller inside all kids (even grown-up ones).
£12.99
Templar Publishing Creatures of the Order
What do an elephant seal and a leopard have in common? How about a slow loris and a gorilla, or a peacock and a turkey? Creatures of the Order collects members of the same taxonomic order together in an informative and beautifully illustrated way. Fascinating text brings Kelsey Oseid's charming illustrations to life in this enchanting look at the animal kingdom.
£13.49
Templar Publishing Sophie la girafe: My First Christmas: A felt-flap book to read with baby
Find favourite toy Sophie and her friends behind the felt flaps in this board book, perfect for baby's first Christmas. Sophie and her friends are hiding. Wherever could they be? Little ones will love lifting the felt flaps to find a friendly animal on every page... and a delightful Christmas surprise at the very end. Large felt flaps are durable and easy-to-lift, engaging baby and aiding the development of fine motor skills. This bold, bright book also features common first words around Christmas time, as well as fun sounds to mimic. Miaow!Sophie la girafe has sold more than 50 million teether toys worldwide, and now the iconic toy from France turns 60. Celebrate with Sophie as she steps into the pages of a brand new series of baby books.Designed for reading together with your baby or toddler, this would make the perfect gift for baby's first Christmas, or for a new arrival.
£7.20
Templar Publishing When Mummy Goes to Work
Emotive and gentle, When Mummy Goes to Work introduces the concept of work to babies and toddlers through rhyming text. It also offers parents the ideal talking point for conveying their own feelings about going to work and routine in a reassuring and nurturing manner. Beautiful artwork reminiscent of bestsellers Guess How Much I Love You and Dogger draws parallels between the activities of the child and parent throughout the day. This is the ideal gift book for anyone who is returning to work after the birth of a new child.
£7.20
Templar Publishing Creature Features Oceans
Vibrantly illustrated by Creature Features creator Natasha Durley, this is an animal book with a difference. Each page is bursting with unusual ocean creatures, all united by a common characteristic. From fantastic fins to shiny shells, and from giant squids to glowing jellyfish, this eclectic collection of species celebrates the diversity of sea creatures. And with something to look for on every page, it's guaranteed to inspire and fascinate young animal lovers.
£10.99
Templar Publishing The Best Bear Tracker
The BEST BEAR TRACKER in the world is on the lookout! But can she find a bear?How do you spot a bear? In The Best Bear Tracker, the rules are quite clear, but maybe, just maybe, our heroine might not be as good at tracking as she thinks.This hilarious picture book is full of quirky charm. Little readers will love laughing at the main character, who is oblivious to the bears following her through the forest. But are they really what she is looking for?
£8.42
Templar Publishing Hannah + Holly Touch and Talk: First Colours
Little fingers will delight in tracing over the shapes of each object in this wonderful tactile board book range. These beautifully illustrated books are a great first introduction to colours, from yellow bananas to red ladybirds. Hannah and Holly's soft pastel palette makes this the ideal gift for a newborn baby or first birthday.
£7.15
Templar Publishing Movie Maker
Do you know the difference between a close-up and a mid shot? A tilt and a pan? What does a camera s point of view have to do with telling a story? From gathering simple equipment to outlining a script, from choosing a location to mastering the art of lighting and directing with finesse, MOVIE MAKER offers expert guidance (and top tips from professionals) to help kids create short dramas, comedies, documentaries, and even animations.
£14.39
Templar Publishing The Dragon's Eye
When Daniel and his sister Beatrice spend their summer with Dr. Ernest Drake, they find themselves propelled into the world of dragonology - the science and protection of dragon-kind. Soon the siblings are caught up in a race to find the Dragon's Eye, a jewel that has the power to reveal the identity of the true Dragon Master. But evil dragonologist Ignatius Crook will stop at nothing to claim it for himself. The first in four fire-breathing novels that are packed with dragons, magic and action-adventure.
£7.20
Templar Publishing Jack and the Baked Beanstalk
Colin Stimpson sets his version of Jack and the Beanstalk in a futuristic 1950s America, with skyscrapers surrounding the flyover under which Jack and his mother run a café, and a vintage framing to the illustrations. When the flyover threatens their café, Jack's mother sends him to buy the best coffee beans to attract new customers, but he buys baked beans instead. His mother throws them out, yet after climbing the resulting beanstalk, he finds a giant whose cooking skills save the business. A delightful, comic twist on a traditional tale.
£7.20
Templar Publishing The Colour Monster: The Feelings Doctor and the Emotions Toolkit
The latest picture book in the bestselling The Colour Monster series, from talented author-illustrator Anna Llenas, that encourages conversations about consent, mental health and wellbeing. One day, Nuna was in situation where she didn't know how to say no and it left her feeling strange and confused. So she goes to see Colour Monster who is now a doctor and who can help to heal emotions, especially those that are big and difficult to understand. To begin with, Nuna cannot find the right words. But with the help of Colour Monster and his emotions toolkit, Nuna learns how to use tools and techniques that will make her feel better. Together they try things like deep breathing, arts and crafts, blowing bubbles and dancing until she starts to feel calmer. Now will Nuna be able to talk about what's bothering her? This story addresses complex themes around consent, saying no and mental wellbeing in a sensitive, age-appropriate way. Through Anna's experience as an art therapist, she has interwoven techniques that can make these conversations easier. Including big, fold-out pages, children can look inside the emotions toolkit, making use of the ideas for themselves (with the support of a grown-up when needed). The ideal conversation starter for readers of The Colour Monster, The Colour Monster Goes to School and Don't Hug Doug.
£8.42
Templar Publishing Jane Foster's Baby's First Stories: 0–3 months: Look and Listen with Baby
It's never too early to start reading to your baby. Baby's First Stories presents a unique blend of read-aloud stories and high-contrast visuals to stimulate baby as you read. With four stories, featuring an adorable elephant, panda, whale and bunny. This first book in the series is full of rhythmic language and gentle rhymes, tailored to soothe the very youngest babies. Jane Foster's bold artwork uses a limited palette of black and white to hold baby's gaze. Neither too long, nor too short, these stories easily fit into baby's daily routine, to make reading together a regular activity all the family can enjoy. When your little one is ready to move on, try the next book in the series: Baby's First Stories - 3-6 months. Each story collection has been created in consultation with early years experts to perfectly suit your baby's needs at every stage in their first year. Beautifully illustrated by award-winning textile designer Jane Foster, and written by picture book rising-star, Lily Murray.
£10.99
Templar Publishing Sometimes I Feel...: A Menagerie of Feelings Big and Small
Sometimes I feel as big as a bear . . . But there will always be someone bigger than me. There are lots of ways that we can feel, so many emotions big and small. Sarah Maycock explores our feelings through a collection of animal similes and poetic prose, imagined with sublime illustrations that perfectly embody each emotion. Even a big bear can feel small sometimes and even a mouse can find the inner courage to stand tall. A mini hardback edition of Sarah Maycock's beautiful Sometimes I Feel.
£6.66
Templar Publishing Meet the Ancient Egyptians
There's so much to digest when it comes to History - how do you know where to begin? These incredible short introductions are just the thing for readers who are beginning to explore ancient history. Get to know the basics on Ancient Egypt from gods and worship to mummification, with easy-to-digest, humorous text that is reminiscent of the best-selling Horrible Histories series. James Davies' stunning artwork and infographics provide a fresh nonfiction approach that is sure to captivate young readers.
£8.29
Templar Publishing Brown Bear Goes to the Museum
There's so much to discover together in the museum! Follow Brown Bear and his friends as they explore all of the different rooms - from the transport section to the art gallery. With vibrant artwork and charming animal characters, this new picture book series from Jane Foster introduces little ones to everyday adventures and the spirit of friendship.
£7.20
Templar Publishing Wild is the Wind
From Kate Greenaway Award-winning illustrator Grahame Baker-Smith, Wild is the Wind follows the extraordinary path of the wind around the globe.Cassi watches a little swift dive and swoop in the still air. Then a small breeze stirs the leaves in the trees, and as the wind grows bolder, a whiff of danger sends small creatures running for cover. Across the ocean, the wind awakes with a fury, whipping the waves, cresting each one with wild, white horses. This extraordinary sequel to the award-winning The Rhythm of the Rain takes readers on a journey along the path of the world's wind, through hurricanes, tornadoes, and gentle ocean breezes. All of this is witnessed by a tiny swift who relies on the winds to circumnavigate the globe.
£8.42
Templar Publishing I thought I saw a... Panda!
This silly but stylish slider book is sure to give little ones a giggle. They'll love joining in with a game of hide-and-seek as they move the sliders to reveal the panda hiding in every scene. Is it riding the bumper cars? Or hiding behind the balloons? Just push the slider to find out!With beautiful artwork from google doodler Lydia Nichols, all the family will enjoy reading and playing with this fun novelty book.
£7.20
Templar Publishing Little Grey Rabbit: Moldy Warp the Mole
When Moldy Warp discovers a stone from a mosaic floor, he is determined to find the rest of it. Grabbing his spade and bag, he sets out to go digging. But what else will Moldy Warp uncover on his expedition? Since their first publication in 1929, the Little Grey Rabbit stories have captured the hearts of many and become children's classics. Beautifully told by Alison Uttley and brought to life by Margaret Tempest's charming illustrations, these stories enchant children and adults alike. For over 80 years, generations of children have grown up reading the adventures of Little Grey Rabbit, Squirrel, Hare and all their animal friends.
£6.66
Templar Publishing Little Grey Rabbit: The Knot Squirrel Tied
Rat has a knot in his tail that he just can't untie - and it's getting in the way of all his thieving. There's only one thing for it, according to Owl. Rat will have to turn over a new leaf. But can he do what it takes to undo the knot squirrel tied? Since their first publication in 1929, the Little Grey Rabbit stories have captured the hearts of many and become children's classics. Beautifully told by Alison Uttley and brought to life by Margaret Tempest's charming illustrations, these stories enchant children and adults alike. For over 80 years, generations of children have grown up reading the adventures of Little Grey Rabbit, Squirrel, Hare and all their animal friends.
£6.66
Templar Publishing The Colour Monster Pop-Up
A fun, bright pop-up book about a monster who explores colour through his emotions.Today the Colour Monster is feeling very mixed up. He's yellow, blue, red, black and green all at once. Can you help him sort himself out? A stunning pop-out adventure that explores colours and feelings in a fun and gentle way.
£15.29
Templar Publishing Jane Foster's Let's Grow
It's time to prepare the garden! Can you find the seeds and rake the soil?In this fun new series, little ones learn first words and experiences by using satisfying sliders and sturdy flaps. Each spread introduces a new scenario with characteristic vibrant artwork from acclaimed artist Jane Foster.
£9.99
Templar Publishing Pop Inside: Jungle Homes
A pop-up book of jungle habitats, bursting with character, humour and detail.Vibrantly illustrated by Mariana Ruiz Johnson, this enchanting pop-up book takes a peek inside six different jungle habitats. Little ones will love lifting the flaps and opening the gatefolds to make each scene come to life. With short, accessible text and lots to spot on every page, these playful scenes are just the thing to help very young readers understand animal habitats and behaviour.
£26.11
Templar Publishing Time Runs Like A River
Time runs like a river, never resting, moving steadily on. But if we notice how different each minute can be, we can appreciate them before they are gone.
£12.99
Templar Publishing The Midnight Panther
A stunning fable from Greenaway-shortlisted Poonam Mistry
£8.99
Templar Publishing Little Bear Lost
A teddy bear picnic tale with a hilarious hiccup from Jane Hissey''s beloved, BAFTA award-winning series, Old Bear and Friends.One, two, three, four... counts Old Bear as the toys begin to play hide-and-seek. But one little toy has hidden himself so well that he completely disappears! Where could Little Bear be? Join Old Bear, Bramwell Brown, Rabbit and Duck as they set off on an adventure to find their missing friend.Heartfelt humour and nostalgia beam from each page in this brand new paperback edition of missing teddy bears and stolen sandwiches. Jane Hissey''s best-selling Old Bear and Friends series is packed with creativity, vintage illustrations and laughter. A reassuring, timeless classic, perfect for picnics or as a bedtime read for children up to 5 years old.
£7.99
Templar Publishing Imagine if... Flowers
Zany new slider books from Aya Watanabe!
£7.20
Templar Publishing Oceanarium Junior Edition
Welcome to Oceanarium Junior.This museum is open all hours, and there are hundreds of specimens to explore. Walk the galleries to meet deadly sharks, colourful tropical fish, tiny seahorses and enormous whales in this beautifully illustrated book which looks at creatures found in every corner of the ocean. This new edition of the bestselling Oceanarium includes text especially written for younger readers, perfect for children aged 7+.Stunning artwork from the award-winning artist Teagan White brings each creature to life. Step inside to explore our incredible ocean planet.
£12.99
TEMPLAR PUBLISHING WIZARDS OF THE WORLD
Discover the lore of wizards from the four corners of the Earth, from the knowledge of ancient European masters to the wisdom of mysterious Arabian sages, with Merlin as your guide. Includes a set of cards for apprentices to test their wizardological skills.
£8.99
Templar Publishing Jane Fosters I Love Yellow
A collectible and stylish series celebrating colour
£7.99
Templar Publishing Tell Me About Planet Earth
Making big science topics just the right size for little readers as we explore planet Earth! Did you know that water on planet Earth can turn into an invisible gas? What about that our Moon makes the ocean move? And that Earth is made from moving puzzle pieces? Our planet is pretty amazing, and we'd like to tell you why...So sit back, and let expert scientist and CBeebies writer Emily Dodd tell you all about our amazing planet. With bite-sized text, facts to make you say 'WOW', and easy-to-understand explanations, big science topics are now just the right size for readers 4 years plus.Brilliantly illustrated by Chorkung, this is the perfect little book for readers who are just discovering all the AMAZING STUFF in the world around them.
£9.99
Templar Publishing Hello Bird
From talented duo comes a FLAP-TASTIC garden bird adventure.
£7.99
Templar Publishing Little Life Cycles: Whale
From a newborn calf to the biggest creature in the ocean, join Whale on this incredible journey. Follow the peep-through holes on every page to discover each stage of a whale's early life.After a year of waiting, Whale is born. Baby Whale is already ENORMOUS but still has lots of growing to do. Whale stays close to mummy whale to drink lots of milk. On their long journey to colder waters Whale has lots to learn, like avoiding boats, how to call out to other whales and how to catch tasty krill to eat. Before long, it is time for Whale to set off on a long journey alone and start the cycle again. This beautifully illustrated book from the talented Maggie Li is the perfect introduction to a mammal life cycle for little readers - and the tactile pages are the perfect size for small hands!Collect the rest of the Little Life Cycle series with Pip, Drip, Bug, Frog and Bee.
£7.20
Templar Publishing Jane Foster's Baby's First Stories: 9–12 months: Look and Listen with Baby
Baby's First Stories presents a unique blend of read-aloud stories and high-contrast visuals, featuring an adorable elephant, panda, whale and bunny. Each story has been created in consultation with Early Years Expert Lizzie Noble, to perfectly suit your baby's needs at every stage in their first year. 9-12 months prompts older babies to interact with the book, tickling panda's tummy and looking for details in the artwork to reflect your baby's ability to spot fine details and respond to basic questions. Jane Foster's black-and-white artwork features bold pops of blue, red and yellow, including hidden details - reflecting your baby's sharpening eyesight. Neither too long, nor too short, each story will easily fit into baby's day, to make reading together a regular activity. Beautifully illustrated by award-winning textile designer Jane Foster, and written by picture book rising-star, Lily Murray.Also available:Baby's First Stories: 0-3 months (published August 2023)Baby's First Stories: 3-6 months (published August 2023)Baby's First Stories: 6-9 months (publishing January 2024)
£10.99
Templar Publishing Jane Foster's Baby's First Stories: 6–9 months: Look and Listen with Baby
Baby's First Stories presents a unique blend of read-aloud stories and high-contrast visuals, featuring an adorable elephant, panda, whale and bunny. Each story has been created in consultation with Early Years Expert Lizzie Noble, to perfectly suit your baby's needs at every stage in their first year. 6-9 months focusses on daily routines, from getting dressed, through mealtime, bathtime and back to bed: perfect for little ones starting to join in with family mealtimes, and settle into more regular patterns. Jane Foster's black-and-white artwork features bold pops of blue and red - reflecting that, by 6 months, your baby can see most colours, and their vision is becoming less reliant on high-contrast. Neither too long, nor too short, each story will easily fit into baby's day, to make reading together a regular activity. When your little one is ready to move on, try Baby's First Stories - 9-12 months. Beautifully illustrated by award-winning textile designer Jane Foster, and written by picture book rising-star, Lily Murray.Also available:Baby's First Stories: 0-3 months (published August 2023)Baby's First Stories: 3-6 months (published August 2023)Baby's First Stories: 9-12 months (publishing January 2024)
£10.99
Templar Publishing How the Weather Works
Tackling both normal and extreme scenarios, this is an entertaining and enlightening exploration of the world's weather. With bright, friendly illustrations, plus pop-ups, pull-tabs, and booklets, this interactive book stimulates learning and encourages children to think about how humans can influence the world's climate.
£7.99
Templar Publishing Good Knight, Bad Knight and the Big Game
Last term, Berkley Paggle ( AKA Bad Knight) defeated a dragon at the end-of-term jousting match. When he comes back to school, he discovers that his dragon battling abilities have made him the most popular kid in class. He loves the attention, but his cousin, Godwin (AKA Good Knight), is not impressed when Berk lets his popularity go to his head. Tom Knight, author and illustrator of Good Knight, Bad Knight and Jimmy Finnigan's Wild Wood Band, returns with mid-grade fiction featuring the same characters and armour-splittingly funny humour.
£7.20
Templar Publishing Animalium Activity Book
Following the best-selling Animalium, Katie Scott returns with a companion activity book. Bursting with fascinating facts and puzzles, this book offers hours of entertainment to artists and animal lovers. Beautiful and inspiring, the myriad activities in this book challenge the reader to discover something new and use their imagination to draw, decorate and design on every pull-out page.
£9.99
Templar Publishing The Bear Who Stared
A funny and charming picture book with heart from rising star Duncan Beedie - now shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2017.There once was a bear who liked to stare... and stare... and STARE. Bear doesn't mean to be rude, he's just curious but too shy to say anything. But nobody likes being stared at and it soon gets Bear into trouble. Luckily a goggly-eyed frog helps Bear realise that sometimes a smile is all you need to turn a stare into a friendly hello.
£7.99
Templar Publishing The Pirates of Scurvy Sands
A scurvy sequel to the bestselling The Pirates Next Door - winner of the Waterstones Prize 2012!This summer, Matilda is going on holiday with her friends, the Jolley-Rogers. Their destination is the island of Scurvy Sands - a favourite holiday destination for pirates. When Matilda arrives, the swashbuckling residents are not too impressed with her. She has clean teeth, tidy clothes and doesn't smell like she's been at sea for six months without washing - they are certain she cannot be trusted. But when Matilda discovers the secret of the legendary treasure of Scurvy Sands, the pirates decide that maybe some lubbers aren't so bad.
£7.20
Templar Publishing A River
A beautiful geographical story with lush landscapes and poetic text from an award-winning Australian illustrator. A River follows on from Marc Martin's incredible A Forest - winner of the 2013 Crichton Children's Illustration Award.There is a river outside my window. Where will it take me? So begins an imaginary journey from the city to the sea. From factories to farmlands, freeways to forest, each new landscape is explored through stunning illustrations and poetic text from this award-winning picture-book creator.
£13.49
Templar Publishing The Story of Life: Evolution (Extended Edition)
This new extended edition of Story of Life is the perfect gift for those with a love of the natural world. Wander the galleries - open 365 days a year - and discover a collection of curated exhibits on every page, accompanied by informative text. Each chapter features key species from a different geological era with fantastic new artwork from Katie Scott.
£12.99
Templar Publishing Hidden Animals: A board book with peek-through pages
See and say the colour shape, then turn the page to reveal the hidden animal surprise! A green oval turns into a bug and a red triangle turns into a fox - this is a book guaranteed to delight little ones. Agnese Baruzzi's innovative use of die-cuts and the turn of the page makes this a colour and shape book with a clever edge. Illustrated in her signature graphic art and stylish palette of colour.
£7.20
Templar Publishing Against the Odds: The Incredible Struggles of 20 Great Adventurers
FROM THE AUTHOR OF GREAT ADVENTURERS - WINNER OF THE EDWARD STANFORD CHILDREN'S TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR 2019.Sometimes adventure, like life, doesn't work out as you want it to. Even determined explorers make mistakes. Many of the greatest adventurers of all time have failed along the way...Hand-picked by adventurer Alastair Humphreys, this compilation retells the extraordinary journeys undertaken by explorers who have tried, failed and succeeded against the odds. It features adventurers whose expeditions went desperately wrong, turning into struggles for survival. And adventurers who had to fight for their right to succeed in the face of discrimination or setbacks that threatened to squash their dreams. These are stories of self-belief, resilience, friendship, courage, determination and hope - against the odds.Featuring explorers modern and ancient, from Zheng He to Joe Simpson, Jeanne Baret to Matthew Henson, these men and women ventured into space, oceans, deserts and jungles, and may inspire you to do the same."We often hold a very narrow ideas of what 'success' means. We think that if we don't reach a certain outcome, then we've failed and wasted our time. But in this book, you are going to read of changed plans leading to greater happiness, of personal disaster opening the door to wonderful experiences, of lessons learned from compromising, and even occasions when mere survival is triumph enough." - Alastair Humphreys
£15.29
Templar Publishing Flip Flap Snap: Jungle
Whoever heard of croco-phant? Or how about an orangu-pard? Flip the flaps to come up with fun combinations that put a new twist on jungle characters - but watch out, these animals bite! With non-fiction rhyming text, fun facts, pop-ups and beautiful artwork from Carmen Saldana, these books are sure to raise a few giggles with little ones.
£9.04
Templar Publishing Herbert's Garden
Each creature in the garden has something special to offer, but what about a slug? Slow, slimy and greedy, Herbert wishes he could weave shimmering webs like spiders, or create wonderful underground worlds like ants. But when his lonely night-time wanderings through the garden take him up into the treetops, he and the other creatures are astonished at the beauty he has created. Spotting spreads plus helpful hints on how to look after the creatures in your own garden add to this garden-inspired tale.
£12.99
Templar Publishing Fungarium
Illustrator Katie Scott returns to the Welcome to the Museum series with exquisite, detailed images of some of the most fascinating living organisms on this planet - fungi. From the fungi we see on supermarket shelves to fungi like penicillium that have shaped human history, this is the definitive introduction to what fungi are and just how vital they are to the world's ecosystem.Created in collaboration with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
£18.00
