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The much-acclaimed toddler book series from The Gruffalo illustrator, Axel Scheffler.Simple but engaging stories which reflect the ups - and downs - of toddler life.Major new animation series launching on Milkshake in 2021Pip and Posy are best friends - they love to play, and make things, and have fun. But just occasionally they get cross or sad, and sometimes things go wrong that are beyond their control. And that's when kindness and understanding - and a cuddle - make everything better.In The Scary Monster, Posy is happily baking cakes when a hairy monster appears at her door! Poor Posy, she feels quite alarmed - until she notices that it's not a real monster after all, but Pip dressed in a very silly costume. A funny, not-very-scary story for the very young, with gentle lessons about being brave and taking turns. There are loads of titles to collect . . . The Super Scooter, The Big Balloon, The Bedtime Frog - and many more!

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Find your baby's face in this delightful new lift-the-flap book with a mirror on every page! One thing is for sure - babies love mirrors! Other books in the series include: Little Bear, Little Dog, Little Owl, Little Tiger, Little Lamb and Little Lion

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Explore the big outdoors in these action-packed animal board books with sliders on every page. With vibrant artwork printed on white board, robust easy-to-use mechanisms for tiny hands and a rhyming text with friendly animal facts, these are the perfect books to captivate curious little explorers time and time again.

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Get to know things that go in these action-packed board books featuring sliding counters!Discover different boats in this interactive board book with easy-to-use moving parts. The perfect book for children who love fishing boats and speedboats - and being in the driving seat!

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A beautiful sticker storybook to keep children busy in the run-up to (and during) summer!

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An exciting, laugh-a-minute guide to every Olympic and Paralympic sport - updated for the 2024 Paris Olympics!From boxing to boccia, find out just what it takes to become an Olympic and Paralympic star in this hilariously informative guide to the games.

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An internationally bestselling series of board books with amazing real-life sounds! This brand new edition includes replaceable AAA batteries and an exciting 'Look and Find' game on the final page. Press the button, recognise the sound, then point at the right picture! What sounds do a nightingale, cuckoo, great tit, magpie and blackbird make? Push the buttons to find out! Aimed at babies and toddlers, this ground-breaking series of interactive board books has a button on every spread, which plays one of five different exceptional quality sound effects. Children of every age will be captivated as they bring the artwork to life with five amazing real-life sounds.

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A crazy, noisy twist on a favourite rhyme in a split-page novelty format. There were ten in the bed and the speckled hen said, Roll over! As each animal noisily tumbles out, one by one, their bed gets emptier and the mayhem in the rest of the room gets crazier.

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It's why the very youngest of children will love this cute dinosaur-themed book - and want to read it again and again.Also available: Peekaboo Cow, Peekaboo Apple, Peekaboo Bear, Peekaboo Sun, Peekaboo Love, Peekaboo House, Peekaboo Moon, Peekaboo Chick, Peekaboo Baby, Peekaboo Pumpkin, Peekaboo Car, Peekaboo Santa and Peekaboo Lion

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The hilarious fox and bear double act from bestseller Chris Naylor-Ballesteros is back and better than ever in a third adventure in the Nottingham Children's Book Award winning series!Frank and Bert are off for a picnic in the countryside. But when he falls asleep, Frank can't resist taking a peek .

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A stand-out new series of beautifully soft, black-and-white cloth books - with a crinkly page, buggy handle, felt flaps and a mirror!Cuddle up with baby's first cloth book featuring high-contrast images to help develop a newborn's eyesight.

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An internationally bestselling series of board books with amazing real-life sounds!This brand new edition includes replaceable AAA batteries and an exciting 'Look and Find' game on the final page.

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A beautiful lift-the-flap board book from the National Trust for little nature lovers everywhere! There are lots of animals in the woods, but where are they hiding and what are they doing? In this charming lift-the-flap book, little ones can pore over the beautiful collaged pages and explore under leaves, logs and tree trunks to find out interesting facts about woodland wildlife. With over 20 tiny flaps in each book, there's so much to discover. Full of sturdy flaps and simple facts, this is the perfect introduction to the outdoors. Other titles in the series include: Seaside, Farm, River, Jungle, Safari and Snow

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Big flaps on every page, holes to peek through, and a touch and feel ending make this a perfect book for inquisitive little hands! Come with Ludo as he knocks on the zoo's doors to ask his friends out to play! Soon, everyone's ready except for Minty the panda, who is fast asleep - can you tickle her feet to wake her up so she can join in with the fun, too?With gorgeous artwork from Nicola Slater, illustrator of The Leaf Thief, Jonathan the Magic Pony and Meekoo and the Big Red Potty. This is the perfect series for toddlers beginning to learn about the world around them! Join in Ludo's other adventures in: Hello House, Hello Garage, and Hello Farm.

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A beautiful lift-the-flap board book from the National Trust for little nature lovers everywhere! There are lots of animals at the seaside, but where are they hiding and what are they doing? In this charming lift-the-flap book, little ones can pore over the beautiful collaged pages and explore under rocks, seashells and seaweed to find out interesting facts about seaside wildlife. With over 20 tiny flaps in each book, there's so much to discover. Full of sturdy flaps and simple facts, this is the perfect introduction to the outdoors. Other titles in the series include: Woods, Farm, River, Jungle, Safari

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The perfect introduction to birdwatching for children aged 8-12!Ideal for any budding birdwatchers, this book encourages children to get outside and spot birds in the wild! It is packed with useful information about how to get started, as well as a comprehensive field guide section full of expert tips on how to identify a species when they're out and about.Written by Robyn Swift in consultation with experts from the National Trust and featuring gorgeous illustrations by renowned ornithological illustrator, Mike Langman, whose work is often used by the RSPB.Other titles in the series include: Out and About Minibeast Explorer and Out and About Night Explorer.

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The original, award-winning Felt Flap series - perfect for babies and toddlers!Each title in this stylish series has five spreads with friendly characters to find behind colourful felt flaps.In Where's Baby Chick?, you're on the look out for Baby Bunny, Baby Lamb, Baby Kitten and Baby Chick himself!Lift the final flap and there's a surprise mirror - always a hit with the little ones.Parents adore these books because they are beautiful but tough enough to withstand even the most enthusiastic of young readers. And children love them because they are just so much fun. Other titles in the series include, Felt Flaps Where's Mr Lion?, Felt Flaps Where's Mr Unicorn? and Felt Flaps Where's Mrs Ladybird? Felt Flaps Where's Mr Lion? won Sainsbury's Children's Book of the Year 2017The felt flaps in this sturdy board book are perfect for little ones to turn and tug, which means you can get even the tiniest tot into books and finding the activity fun. Ingela Arrhenius' illustrations are a real bonus. They are bright and retro and sure to capture your baby's attention. A perfect book to share with very little ones.BookTrust

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Shortlisted for the Laugh Out Loud Book Awards 2023!Part of Nosy Crow's list of publishing in collaboration with the British Museum and developed in consultation with one of the world's leading experts on the Aztecs.A kid's life in the Aztec Age might sound like fun, what with all that brilliant sunny weather and exciting festivals, but actually life for kids could be pretty hard. In this hilarious book, written by award-winning author Chae Strathie, children will learn just how tough life really was, from being jabbed by cactus spikes to snacking on maggots . . . and even wearing jaguar skins! Probably the first book about the Aztec Age that involves wedgies and skateboards, this is a must read for kids with a passion for horrible history!Brought to life with rich, humorous illustrations by super-talented Marisa Morea. Other titles in the series include: Ancient Egypt, Ancient Rome, Ancient Greece, Prehistoric Times.

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Introducing a truly hilarious and one-of-a-kind new character: Magnificent Mabel!Sometimes life isn't fair for Mabel Chase. Like for instance she doesn't have one SINGLE pet in her whole life. And ALL the people in her class are losing their baby teeth. And she doesn't EVEN have a sprinkler in her own garden. But none of that matters in the end... because Mabel is still MAGNIFICENT.Three laugh-out-loud funny short stories, brilliantly illustrated throughout!With perfectly-observed, child-friendly humour, highly-relatable themes in each story, an incredibly distinctive voice, and stylish illustrations, these books are perfect for early readers.

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A mountain guide for young boys and girls with a thirst for adventure This is the ultimate pocket-sized adventure guide to all the fun you can have in the mountains: rock climbing, pitching a tent, tracking mountain animals and much, much more! Children will also learn exactly what not do, from being attacked by mountain lions to getting caught in an avalanche. Durable and attractive small hardback format with an elastic strap - easy to pop in your pocket or rucksack and take with you to the mountains. Perfect for fans of Bear Grylls! With interesting information about navigation and mountain sports, safety tips and even a fun quiz, this is the perfect book for young mountain adventurers! Other titles in the series include: Woods, Seaside and River.

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Anteater is hungry, but he has completely forgotten what anteaters eat. Baffled and with his tummy rumbling, he consults the other animals. But Sloth is too busy, Toucan is clueless, and Crocodile has his own mouth full. Maybe the ants will know - and maybe the answer isn't quite as obvious as you may think! A delightfully silly tale that little ones will return to again and again.

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Ruff! Ruff! Meet Ruffles, the playful puppy who faces all the tricksy troubles of preschool life in this new picture book series from bestselling author and illustrator David Melling.Just like every preschooler, Ruffles the puppy experiences all the ups and downs of daily life as he learns about the world around him. There are LOTS of things he likes and LOTS of things he doesn't . . . and he doesn't always get things quite right!.Ruffles LOVES scratching, digging and chewing but he does NOT like wearing his coat on rainy days. No, no, no, no, NO! But when Ruffles wants to splash in puddles with his best friend, Ruby, he soon learns that some things are definitely worth wearing your coat for!Dog-lovers won't be able to resist the adorable Ruffles in this new preschool series from the creator of Hugless Douglas (over 2 million copies sold worldwide).Other titles in the series include: Ruffles and the Teeny, Tiny Kittens

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The inspiring stories of 50 key figures in Great Britain's history, who had an impact on the ways we live, think and feel today.Throughout the centuries, the history of this small island nation has been shaped by the people who were born in Britain or arrived on its shores. From early Britons to modern pioneers, leaders, writers, athletes and activists, this country has contained a wealth of incredible talent, only made 'greater' by our history of immigration, integration and innovation.This beautiful large-format gift hardback features stunning full-colour artwork throughout. Each page spread is devoted to a tale of an incredible Briton, told by talented writer and children's book critic Imogen Russell Williams and brought to life by Sara Mulvanny's vivid illustration. Discover the enthralling and diverse stories of 50 brilliant Britons through the ages, from the warrior queen Boudicca of early Britain, who rose in revolt against the Romans, to activist Malala Yousafzai, who fights for every girl's right to an education today. The gripping tales include key figures from all areas of British life - science, medicine, entertainment, sports, activism and more.Featuring the inspirational lives and achievements of amazing people such as Florence Nightingale, Alan Turing, Mary Prince, Stormzy, Charles Darwin and Noor Inayat Khan, Great Britons is not only a celebration of our history as an island, but also as part of a far larger and greater world.

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The original, award-winning Felt Flap series - perfect for babies and toddlers!Each title in this stylish series has five spreads with friendly characters to find behind colourful felt flaps.In Where's Mrs Car?, you're on the look out for Mr Train, Mrs Plane, Mr Boat and Mrs Car herself!Lift the final flap and there's a surprise mirror - always a hit with the little ones.Parents adore these books because they are beautiful but tough enough to withstand even the most enthusiastic of young readers. And children love them because they are just so much fun.Other titles in the series include, Felt Flaps Where's Mr Lion?, Felt Flaps Where's Mr Unicorn? and Felt Flaps Where's Mrs Ladybird?Felt Flaps Where's Mr Lion? won Sainsbury's Children's Book of the Year 2017The felt flaps in this sturdy board book are perfect for little ones to turn and tug, which means you can get even the tiniest tot into books and finding the activity fun. Ingela Arrhenius' illustrations are a real bonus. They are bright and retro and sure to capture your baby's attention.'A perfect book to share with very little ones.' BookTrust

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Take a closer look through the seasons in this incredible board book about trees, with see-through acetate pages. Have you ever thought about all the amazing things that trees can do? How do they grow and why do they change through the seasons? How do trees help us and how can we help trees? Children will love discovering the answers with amazing see-through pages and clear, friendly text. With labelled acetate diagrams of a tree throughout the year, alongside minibeasts and animals that live in trees, this is a fantastic first look at nature for curious children everywhere.From leaves changing colour to underground root networks, The Tree Book is an exciting way to explore all the amazing things trees can do.Other books in the series: The Body Book

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Princess Minna loves to sort out mix-ups and mishaps in the kingdom! In this full-colour, illustrated chapter book, join her on a funny, exciting adventure to help Granny and her friends, and still have time for a snowball fight! Princess Minna lives in Castle Tall-Towers with the King and Queen, Raymond the Wizard and her best dragon friend, Lorenzo. There are often mix-ups and mishaps in the kingdom and Princess Minna loves to sort them out! She can tame unicorns, kiss frogs and fight dragons (apart from Lorenzo) and she is very good at fixing things before it's time for bed. In The Big Bad Snowy Day, snow has fallen overnight and poor Granny Hoody is snowed in! Princess Minna has to fix things. But Granny Hoody lives in the dark forest and there's a big bad wolf who lives there too. Can Princess Minna find Granny's cottage or will she stray from the path and meet the WOLF instead?Full of colourful illustrations, these short, funny stories are perfect for readers just moving on from picture books and visual readers.

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A sweet and comical story about the three things a baby needs for the perfect bedtime!What do you need for the perfect bedtime? A beloved bear, book and blanket, of course! Join in the fun with ten enthusiastic and energetic bunnies as they try to find the special things Baby needs to settle down to sleep. Oh - and don't forget the all-important goodnight kiss, too!This cosy and gentle story is the perfect book for reading together to help little ones wind down before they go to bed.

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A fantastically funny festive story about the Bear and Mouse who ALWAYS disagree from the award-winning Ross Collins, creator of the bestselling There's a Bear on My Chair.Bear and Mouse have finally overcome their differences and are living together in perfect harmony . . . until it's time to decorate the Christmas tree! Bear wants dazzling lights, while Mouse prefers gigantic baubles . . . and, wait a minute, did Mouse just put a MANATEE on the top?! A topsy-turvy tree is definitely THE LAST STRAW and it looks as if Christmas is RUINED. But maybe, just maybe, Bear and Mouse can reach a compromise in time . . . ?

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A spectacular advent calendar book filled with festive poems, hidden surprises and a magical fold-out frieze!Count down to Christmas with well-loved poets, including Ogden Nash, Nikki Giovanni, John Agard and Christina Rossetti and joyful artwork from Richard Jones. Peek inside the windows of the house to find a family wrapping presents, take a look behind a holly bush to find a little mouse and see what's happening in the town behind a glittering Christmas tree!This classic Christmas collection has a flap to lift alongside a special poem for every day of advent and a fold-out concertina displaying a beautiful snowy landscape. With sturdy flaps, sparkling foil and a ribbon tie closure, this beautiful gift book from the National Trust is designed to be shared together as the days get closer to Christmas - filling your family with festive cheer, year after year.

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Find your baby's face in this delightful new lift-the-flap book with a mirror on every page! One thing is for sure - babies love mirrors! This brand new series of board books aims to enhance early mirror play as very young children will enjoy finding their own face on every page. Featuring large card flaps with friendly animals which are easy for even the littlest hands to grab, babies will enjoy reaching for these books again and again. Scan the QR code on the back cover to join in with the playful rhyming song based on the classic 'Finger Family' rhyme! Other books in the series include: Little Bear, Where Are You?

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The original, award-winning Felt Flap series - perfect for babies and toddlers!Each title in this stylish series has five spreads with friendly characters to find behind colourful felt flaps.In Where's Mr Train?, you're on the look out for Mrs Tram, Mr Ferry, Mrs Bus and Mr Train himself!Lift the final flap and there's a surprise mirror - always a hit with the little ones.Parents adore these books because they are beautiful but tough enough to withstand even the most enthusiastic of young readers. And children love them because they are just so much fun. Other titles in the series include, Felt Flaps Where's Mr Lion?, Felt Flaps Where's Mr Unicorn? and Felt Flaps Where's Mrs Ladybird? Felt Flaps Where's Mr Lion? won Sainsbury's Children's Book of the Year 2017The felt flaps in this sturdy board book are perfect for little ones to turn and tug, which means you can get even the tiniest tot into books and finding the activity fun. Ingela Arrhenius' illustrations are a real bonus. They are bright and retro and sure to capture your baby's attention. A perfect book to share with very little ones. BookTrust

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From amazing cloud formations and rainbows to twinkling stars and planets, become an expert sky explorer with this brilliant guide to the wonders of the sky, both by day and night. Wherever you are, whatever the weather, there's always something to see if you look up! Learn how to tell your cumulonimbus from your contrails, your stars from your satellites, and much more in the beautifully illustrated spotter's guides to the sky by day and by night. Find out what makes the sky blue, the difference between lunar and solar eclipses and how mirages happen. And even discover how to make a rainbow, create your own lightning and steer by the stars yourself! In a handy pocket format with vibrant elastic closer, this book also includes top spotting tips for your adventures, plus a quiz to test your expert explorer knowledge.

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Mermazing action-packed underwater adventures for young readers. Beautifully illustrated throughout and with a glittery cover! From the authors and illustrator of the bestselling Unicorn Academy series.Hidden deep beneath the waves is Mermaid Academy, a magical school where mermaids are paired with their very own dolphin and must discover their unique mermaid magic, with plenty of adventure along the way!Maya loves studying at Mermaid Academy. She just wishes her playful dolphin, Rainbow, would take school seriously too. But when they get lost on a school trip and Maya can't magic a Bubble Tunnel home, things get very serious indeed! Can their friends find them before a sea monster does?Mermaid Academy is the perfect series for 7+ readers who love magic and adventure.Look out for more titles! Isla and Bubble, Cora and Sparkle and Amber and Flash.

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An outdoor guide from the National Trust for young boys and girls with a thirst for adventure. This is the ultimate pocket-sized adventure guide to all the fun you can have in the woods: how to craft your own tools, how to build a shelter, how to cook food over a campfire . . . and even how to get drinking water from wee! Children will also learn exactly what not do, from eating poisonous mushrooms to starting a forest fire. Durable and attractive small hardback format with an elastic strap - easy to pop in your pocket or rucksack and take with you to the woods. Perfect for fans of Bear Grylls! With fun games to play in the woods, advice on tracking animals, and a useful chapter on first aid, this is the perfect book for young adventurers! Other titles in the series include: Seaside, River and Mountains.

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Little Love Bug Finger Puppet Book is a sweet, entertaining board book with a finger puppet built right in.In this feel-good finger puppet book, a parent and their little love bug share a day of morning snuggles, afternoon dance parties, and goodnight hugs.The simple, comforting stories in this go-to baby gift series have made it a multimillion-copy seller. • More than 6 million copies sold in the series • Features a permanently attached plush finger puppet • An interactive story that is endlessly entertaining to babiesThis adorable book offers a cozy and reassuring celebration of a parent's love for their little one, at Valentine's Day or any time of year.Each volume offers parents and children a fun, interactive way to play and read as they build a lifelong love of books together. • Part of the incredibly popular Baby Finger Puppet Book series • Great interactive gift for new parents and grandparents, especially for Valentine's Day • Perfect for baby showers, first birthdays, and gender reveal parties • Add it to the shelf with books like You're My Little Cuddle Bug by Nicola Edwards, Where's the Ladybug? by Nosy Crow, and Love Bug by Sandra Magsamen.

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A special 32 page picture book adaptation of Dodie Smith’s much-loved classic story, perfect for children aged 3 years and up. When Missis and Pongo’s darling Dalmatian puppies are stolen, they know just who to suspect … the evil Cruella de Vil! She’s enough to scare the spots off a pup and she would love nothing more than to turn them into a spotty fur coat! With the help of some fearless furry friends, the parents set off on a brave rescue attempt. But can the Dalmatian parents rescue their precious pups in time? This classic tale about a hundred and one spotty dogs has been adapted for the first time ever as a picture book. Peter Bently's fun adaptation of Dodie Smith's original text will introduce the story to a new generation, with gorgeous artwork from bestselling illustrator, Steven Lenton. Fan's of Dodie Smith's original story will love this new take on an old favourite – the perfect Christmas gift and classic bedtime story to enjoy together. Dodie Smith was an English children's novelist and playwright best known for the novel The Hundred and One Dalmatians (1956), which was adapted into a 1961 Disney animated movie version. Peter Bently is the award-winning bestselling picture book author of Shark in the Dark, Lark in the Ark, The Great Dog Bottom Swap and Cats Ahoy! He won the Roald Dahl Funny Prize in 2011. StevenLenton is the illustrator of the bestselling Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam series (Nosy Crow) which was both the Waterstones picture book of the month and The Times Children’s Book of the Week. Steven is originally from Congleton in Cheshire and now lives in London.

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