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Baby Owl has stayed up all night, but he's definitely NOT sleepy. So why do all the other animals in the forest think it's past his bedtime? He's not stretching, after all, he's just exercising his wings. And he's only yawning because he's bored - owls need a lot of excitement, you know. This comic tale of a toddler who isn't quite ready for bed will be a sure-fire hit with children - and parents!

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Emma Garcia's popular debut title, Tip Tip Dig Dig, is now available as a chunky board book with moving parts on every spread, including the cover! Watch as each colourful vehicle does its own job as all the machines work together towards a surprise ending. The simple mechanisms in this new board book edition are prefect for little hands. Tip Tip Dig Dig has been shortlisted for the Read it Again! and the Southampton Favourite Book to Share picture book awards in 2008.

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Large-format board book with push-and-pull pages about a little mouse looking for home while trying to avoid the other woodland animals.

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Mix and match the wild animals to make your own favourite creature!

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Fabulous, large-format, 34-page, board book, full of bold, colourful, and appealing animal portraits, from mice to elephants, pandas to reindeer. Captivating and beautiful.

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Created by award-winning card artist Ginger Betty (Tracey Colliston), this series of heartfelt picture books explores the warmth and emotions of friendship and family. The perfect gift for those you love.

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Hare and Mouse need a house! Where will they find a home that's just right for them? Each richly coloured page of this picture book has fun peek-a-boo holes to look through! Where can Hare and Mouse find the perfect place to live? How about a grassy burrow? Oh, no: peer through the die-cut hole and you'll see that Fox has already snuggled up inside. Maybe the soft bed of leaves? Not there, because it's occupied by a family of prickly hedgehogs. But in the end Hare and Mouse find a home - and a good friend, too. AGES: 3 to 6 AUTHOR: Rosalinda Kightley earned a degree in graphic design and illustration and was a Junior Designer at Walker Books. She has illustrated many books for babies and toddlers. SELLING POINTS: . Fabulous autumnal board book with peek-a-boo holes on every spread . Teaches children about different animal habitats

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Can you guess whose bottom is charging through the grasslands or keeping cool in the river? Whose bottom is big and wrinkly? Whose bottom is covered in stripes? Wild Bottoms is a hilarious and informative lift-the-flap rhyming book with zebras, giraffes, lions and lots more wild favourites. AGES: 0 to 5 AUTHOR: Lisa Stubbs' work is inspired by her family life. She loves cheeky books that make children giggle and she loves exploring childlike ways of looking at things. Her previous books include Lily and Bear and Grumpy Feet (both published by Simon & Schuster). SELLING POINTS: . Funny rhymes encourage children to guess the animals . Hardcover book with interactive board pages . Adorable, giggle-worthy artwork that will make kids laugh their heads off

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Chuffa chuffa choo choo. Here comes the train. And it's rolling down the tracks in this vibrant picture book! Follow it along and count the birds that join the trip. All aboard, and all join in as the cheerful little train chugs past the seaside, the farm, the forest, the city, and into the station for a nice long rest. Along the way, a flock of noisy seagulls and blackbirds, pigeons and geese hop on for the ride. Kids will have fun looking at Emma Garcia's colourful, collaged landscapes and counting all the honking, cooing, tweeting birds. AGES: 0 to 3 AUTHOR: Emma Garcia was born in Yorkshire, England, and studied Education and Psychology at Liverpool University. Her education and experience as an early childhood specialist give her uncanny insight into what preschoolers enjoy in books. She is the author and illustrator of Tap Tap Bang Bang, Tip Tip Dig Dig, and Toot Toot Beep Beep (all Boxer Books). Emma lives in York, England.

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A colourful first concept book about shapes, illustrated in Britta Teckentrup's distinctive style. Drive a rectangular fire truck, fly a green diamond kite, and say hello to a starfish. An Oval Submarine gives younger children a colourful introduction to shapes, from the triangular sail on a blue sailboat to a hexagonal honeycomb, with bees buzzing around. Kids will HEART this delightful book! AGES: 1 to 3 AUTHOR: Bernette Ford has created many books for children, including the Ballet Kitty and No More! series for Boxer Books. A publisher for many years, she now spends more time writing and editing books for young readers. Bernette lives in Brooklyn, NY. Britta Teckentrup studied at St. Martin's College of Art and the Royal College of Art in London. An internationally published author and illustrator, Britta's books include Big Smelly Bear, Black Cat, Grumpy Cat, How Big Is the World?, and the Big Noisy series. She lives in Berlin, Germany. SELLING POINTS: . Britta Teckentrup is a bestselling author/illustrator . First concept board book - just right for toddlers . Promotes early childhood development and language skills . Bright, bold, and distinctive artwork

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A humorous fantasy story of greed set in a small Indian village, stunningly illustrated and retold by award-winning artist Jane Ray. Jasmine's garden has the most delicious fruit in the village - but someone is eating all her beautiful apples and apricots, kiwis and kumquats, papayas and peaches. Determined to discover the thief's identity, Jasmine waits... and waits. Little does she imagine that when he arrives, he'll lead her on a magical journey through the skies. Using vibrant collage artwork with jewel-like colours, Jane Ray has outdone herself by creating a beautiful new style. AGES: 3 to 6 AUTHOR: Jane Ray was born and raised in London, where she still lives. She has been illustrating and writing children's books for 25 years and has a special interest in folk and fairy tales. She enjoys writing her own stories (Can You Catch a Mermaid? and The Dolls House Fairy, both published by Orchard Books) and illustrating stories by other people, including The Lost Happy Endings by Carol Ann Duffy (Bloomsbury UK) and The King of Capri by Jeanette Winterson (Bloomsbury USA). For Boxer Books, Jane created an extraordinary quartet of story collections, all retold and illustrated by her. Jane also frequently works in primary schools, encouraging children to create their own books and pictures. She is married to the conductor David Temple and has three children. Jane has won numerous awards including the most prestigious Kate Greenaway award.

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A new gift edition of a classic title—with illustrations that are reminiscent of Winnie-the-Pooh! A whale and a seagull dance silently on a moon-drenched beach. A grasshopper pays a fortune for a speck of dust. A squirrel and an ant discover a mysterious feast with an invisible host in the depths of a forest. These whimsical animal tales will captivate readers of all ages.“Toon’s stories are beautifully told, quirky and delightful . . . they’re a joy!” —Wendy Cooling, MBE, founder of Bookstart“You cannot read this book and understand how anyone but Ahlberg could have illustrated it. She is the E. H. Shepard of the 21st century.” —Elizabeth Bird, School Library Journal

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A great new addition to a highly successful novelty series – the perfect Halloween gift. Jo Lodge is a master of highly original, simple yet effective novelty books. Building on the success of Roar! Roar! I’m a Dinosaur!,which launched with a print run of more than 80,000 copies, this Halloween-themed title explores all the magic of Halloween – from cats and pumpkins to skeletons and ghosts! Simple pull-tabs and a fun fact on every page.

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Learn many interesting facts about the structure and set-up of towns. What does a school look like? What can you find in a shopping center? These huge-format, 40-page books, illustrated by Britta Teckentrup, feature fun-filled busy places. Bursting with information, humor, and color, they teach children about how towns function.

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This split-page book is perfect for young children. They will love to mix and match the trucks, diggers, and machines to make their own favourite vehicle. Hours of fun will be had, and it’s bound to become a hit!​

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Everyone loves a sparkly unicorn! This simple, brightly coloured novelty book explores unicorns and princesses in a fun, interactive way. Plenty of fun for the very young! Great for sharing. ​

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Drive the big red fire engine and help put out the fire. A great interactive finger tab book, with fun facts on every spread. Back by popular demand! Ken Wilson-Max's popular and innovative novelty transport books are packed full of tabs to pull, flaps to lift and pop-ups to pop. An utter delight for children (and parents!). The bell rings in the fire house, there is a fire somewhere! Someone needs help. Open the doors and drive the big red fire engine across town. Put up the big ladder and aim the water hose at the flames to put them out. Well done! You have saved the day. AGES: 0 to 5 AUTHOR: Ken Wilson-Max is the author of over 30 illustrated books for children including the interactive vehicle books and the Max series. He lives in north London with his wife, Manya Stoic author/illustrator of Rain and his daughter Luba. SELLING POINTS: . Masses of wonderfully fun interactive elements . Learn about all kinds of transport, which is always a popular topic for children . Bright, bold illustrations

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With tabs to pull and slide, this fun book invites preschoolers to launch, fly, and land their own space shuttle on a mission to space.

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Nature's Treasures of North America is a brilliant exploration of some of the habitats of North America—the coast, mountains, plains, woodlands, deserts, and lakes—as well as the animals that live there. Explore woodlands and forests, home to animals like the Northern spotted owl and the bobcat, or the great plains, where you'll find wildflowers such as chicory and buttercup and animals like bison. Or even the desert, with its cacti, iguanas, and kit foxes. Find all of this and more in this beautifully illustrated guide.

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Tap Tap Bang Bang is full of bright and colourful tools. What can they all be making? Find out as we cree craw cut with the saw and tappety tap in the nails. Children will love joining in with the sounds in this fun, read-aloud text as they watch the tools work together to make a go-kart. Perfect for sharing with little builders! AGES: 2 to 5 AUTHOR: Emma Garcia was born in Yorkshire, England and studied education and psychology at Liverpool University. She works as an early years advisor and her experience has given her a strong insight into what young children enjoy reading. Emma lives in London with her husband and two sons.

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Award-winning author Toon Tellegen has written an enchanting collection of short stories, all centered on a series of poetic letters written by his animal protagonists. These fantastic, dreamlike, and even philosophical tales conjure up a world where the creatures of the earth can send mail to the sun (and get an answer); where you can actually write a letter to a letter; and where just writing something down can make it come true. Jessica Ahlberg's alluring artwork captures the unique spirit of these whimsical, charming fables. AGES: 5 plus AUTHOR: Toon Tellegen is one of today's most celebrated writers. His stories are loved by children and parents the world over. He lives in Amsterdam, and loves reading, telling stories, and huge, sweet cakes. Jessica Ahlberg, daughter of the acclaimed author/illustrator team Janet and Allen Ahlberg, likes, among other things, writing letters, looking at maps, reading books, doing DIY, and making cakes. SELLING POINTS: . Reissue in a larger trim size and new cover design . Highly-acclaimed, multi-award winning Dutch author . Beautifully illustrated by Jessica Ahlberg . Features anthropomorphised animals that often find themselves in amusing and bizarre situations that also tend to lean to the philosophical

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Baby Owl decides to explore the woods but all the animals he meets think that he is so cute and so fluffy that they all want to give him a hug! But Baby Owl tells them "I'm not cute!" A perfect bedroom read that all children will relate to. A real hoot!

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Touchingly observed and beautifully illustrated, this heartwarming picture book celebrates the love all parents have for their children. I kiss my baby every morning. I give my baby big snuggly hugs. Throughout the animal kingdom, from swans and bunnies to foxes and polar bears, parents love their babies. And they show it with sweet surprises, cuddly naps, and by always keeping their little ones cosy and warm. This is the perfect book for mums and dads to share with the babies they love. AGES: 0 to 5 AUTHOR: Sebastien Braun's career was launched at Boxer Books and he is now a firm favourite with bookshops and families. Sebastien lives in Gloucestershire with his family. His previous titles include I Love My Baby, On Our Way Home, and First Snow. SELLING POINTS: . New board-book format . Detail-filled, stunning watercolour illustrations encourage even the youngest reader to further investigate

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Beloved author-illustrator, Sebastien Braun introduces us to the 4th book in his internationally successful I Love My... series. Sebastien explores the concept of home and what wild spaces mean to individual animals. It's extremely relevant to today when wild spaces and animal habitats are under so much threat. From whales undersea to birds flying free, this beautiful book looks at why, for every animal, there's no place like home. Each illustration shows a parent with its baby, and all the wild creatures find comfort where they live-be it elephants roaming the savannah, bears in the forest, monkeys in the trees, beavers by the river, fish in a coral reef, or cats in the barn. Children will relate to this sweet and loving book, as they learn about the world around them. AGES: 0 to 5 AUTHOR: Sebastien Braun's career was launched at Boxer Books and he is now a firm favourite with bookshops and families. Sebastien lives in Gloucestershire with his family. His previous titles include I Love My Baby, On Our Way Home, and First Snow. SELLING POINTS: . New board-book format . Detail-filled, stunning watercolour illustrations encourage even the youngest reader to further investigate . A beautiful celebration of the wonderful wild places in which animals live and make their homes . Introduces the idea of habitats and homes to younger children

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This beautifully designed and illustrated baby record book by the creator of The Rainbow Snail records those precious memories from baby's first year. The book has space for photos, and notes, hand and footprints, and it covers sleeping, eating, friends, celebrations, and much more.

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Another fabulous vehicle title to add to Emma Garcia's range of ALL ABOUT SOUNDS books, full of onomatopoeia and great to read aloud.

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Santa is a Polar Bear and he’s visiting some penguins in their ice house. They’ve hung up their stockings and are awaiting their gifts. A wonderful re-imagining of the famous Christmas poem by new author-illustrator Ben Kirchner.

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Fabulous art and a lovely story make this a standout picture book that celebrates differences and being oneself! Sloths are known for being slow, but not Stanley—he’s always rushing from one thing to the next, driven on by adventure and curiosity. He’s different from the other sloths, and happy to be so—though his dad worries. One day, when there is a fire in the forest, Stanley’s speed helps to save the sloths, and he is finally accepted for who he is.

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An egg hatches, feet first and goes in search of a parent. The chick and surprise parent are revealed at the end.

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Created by award-winning card artist Ginger Betty (Tracey Colliston), this series of heartfelt picture books explores the warmth and emotions of friendship and family. The perfect gift for those you love. Love and Hugs: Spring explores and celebrates all things springlike with a whole host of delightful new characters rendered in soft watercolors. There are spring walks, new babies, flowers and fun, being with friends, and spending time together.

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Funny split-page pictures and simple reading text make these books perfect to share with toddlers. Full of humour and fun, they aid child development as your little one learns to read visual clues and match ears to the right animals. ​

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Experience the enchanting and timeless tale of expectation, anticipation, and wonder crafted by renowned children’s book author Bernette Ford. The Magical Snowflake captures the heartwarming essence of a young girl amid the frosty snow, making it more than just a children’s Christmas book; it's an inclusive holiday read-aloud book that celebrates the winter season, community, family, and friendship. Set in the midst of winter's chill, with an absence of snow, Ori and her friends yearn to play outdoors. Ori makes a heartfelt wish, and soon, a special snowflake brings joy to the entire town. Guided by the confidence of a young girl and the assured storytelling voice of author Bernette Ford, The Magical Snowflake leads readers through moments of pure delight, filled with song, dance, and seasonal cheer. For those seeking winter books or the perfect toddler books this holiday season, The Magical Snowflake promises to be the surprise of the year. Destined to become a classic among Christmas books for kids, this story's enchanting protagonist, Ori, will inspire both children and adults to partake in the merriment and sing along to "We wish you a merry winter." The vibrant illustrations by Erin K. Robinson bring these unforgettable scenes to life, ensuring that this story will be etched in your heart forever.

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Let's look in the music box and see what we can find. Join the ukulele and the maracas and the drum and see what sounds they make! Great pre-school introduction to musical instruments!

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Colourful concept book of numbers in Britta Teckentrup's distinctive art style.

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Dive under the sea with this interactive first introduction to sharks, a chunky board book with sliding tabs! Children love to learn about animals and this simple novelty book explores amazing sharks in a really fun way. Bright colours, actions to copy and simple facts about shark species, plus plenty of onomatopoeia. Great for sharing! AGES: 2 to 4 AUTHOR: Jo Lodge is an illustrator and paper engineer. She has been creating and illustrating novelty books for children since 1996, including the Mr Croc books, which have sold over a million copies worldwide. Jo lives in Sussex, England. SELLING POINTS: . Follow-up to Jo's first book in the series, Roar! Roar! I'm a Dinosaur! . Interactive and fun finger-slide book . Bright colours, fun facts, and young text perfect for toddlers . A great introduction to animals for the very young

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A curious and single-minded baby chick takes off to explore the farm. Cheeky Chick can't help being cheekyhe just wants to explore. With a dollop of luck and under the watchful eye of the farmyard animals, he learns a valuable lesson that he can pass on to the next generation of eager chicks! A funny, characterful picture book that children will want to read again and again.

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Have you ever wondered how long a whale is? What about a shark? Or a dolphin? Alison Limentani's extraordinary and original picture book introduces children to a fascinating world of numbers, length, and underwater wildlife. And the largest animal of all - the blue whale - gets a big gatefold! AGES: 3 to 6 AUTHOR: Alison Limentani has a degree in Animal Behaviour and worked as a zookeeper before training as a veterinary nurse. She is passionate about drawing animals, and sharing her knowledge about them, which led her to complete a Master's of Art in Children's Book Illustration at the Cambridge School of Art in England. She teaches children's art classes at London Zoo and creates images using traditional printmaking techniques. Alison lives in Cambridge, England.

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"I love my mummy." A sentiment that echoes around the world. Sebastien Braun's celebration of motherhood is conveyed in stunning art and simple words.

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This HUGE format features 40 pages of Britta Teckentrup’s fun-filled Big Noisy Book of Dinosaurs. Bursting with information, humour, and colour, this book helps kids learn about all different kinds of dinosaurs, and what happened to them!​

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Here is a unique book that celebrates the artist within each and every child - including YOU! Some people enjoy drawing characters, while other people prefer to draw scenes. Some love colour, others choose black and white. Award-winning illustrator Fifi Kuo explores the many ways all children can create art, whether they use scissors, a needle and thread, or their fingers and toes. The important thing is to find out what you love best... and just draw, draw, draw! AGES: 3 to 5 AUTHOR: Fifi Kuo is originally from Taiwan where she earned a BA in Landscape Architecture Design. She completed an MA in illustration at the Cambridge School of Art, and has won several awards, including the Macmillan Prize and iJungle illustration award.

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This HUGE format features 40 pages of Britta Teckentrup’s fun-filled Big Noisy Book of Animals. Bursting with information, humor, and colour, this book helps kids learn about what animals eat, how they move, and what makes an animal an animal!

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Valentine's Day is for love - and Little Darling knows all about that! See how he brings happiness on that special holiday. Little Darling knows the scent of love (sweet-smelling roses), the taste of love (yummy chocolates), and the sound of love (poetry). But what is the best way for him to share that wonderful feeling on Valentine's Day? This snuggly, cuddly, adorable book is the perfect way for kids to celebrate the holiday. AGES: 0 to 5 AUTHOR: Algy Craig Hall earned an MA in Children's Book Illustration from Cambridge School of Art. His previous titles include Dino Bites! and Fine As We Are (both Boxer Books). Algy lives in London.

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Join in the fun as your child interacts with adorable chicks and explores the beauty of springtime with Chirp! Chirp! I'm a Chick! by Jo Lodge, an interactive board book for babies and toddlers that celebrates the wonders of spring through colourful illustrations, surprising sound words, and engaging interactive features. Children slide the sturdy tabs on every page to reveal whimsical surprises and ignite the imagination. Sensory books promote discovery and play and strengthen kids' motor skills. Chirp! Chirp! I'm a Chick! uses bright colours, fun facts, and plenty of onomatopoeiasound words that help young children develop their speech. An adorable Easter book for toddlers or spring newborn gift to kick-start a child's love of books. Dive into the entire Little Hands Big Fun series from Boxer Books, where each page comes to life with vibrant colours and captivating interactive features. Authored by the talented Jo Lodge, this series is a delightful blend of education and enter

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A heartwarming tale of friendship and dance, as Ballet Kitty and her friend Princess Pussycat spend the day dancing and having fun. A touching and charming tale for young readers and ballet lovers! Ballet Kitty cannot find her ballet slippers, and she thinks that it will ruin her day. She soon finds out that she can still have fun without them. She and Princess Pussycat have fun all day, and by the end she finds her beloved slippers.

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My First Book of Fruit explores favourite fruits, presenting them in a new light, showing the inside and out. Your child might learn a few surprising facts.

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A heartwarming celebration of the fun friends have together in the winter. Join Bobble and Pom Pom as they sled, ski, and play with snowballs. Winter has never been so much fun! AGES: 0 to 3 AUTHOR: Oili Tanninen is a celebrated Finnish illustrator and author with more than twenty children's books to her name. She has received several major awards and is a three-time winner of the Hans Christian Andersen Certificate of Honor. She lives in Helsinki. SELLING POINTS: . A European bestselling classic from 1970 written by one of Finland's most treasured creators of children's literature . The simple, yet bold illustrations in graphic colours make the artwork feel as fresh today as when the book was first published . A celebration of snow and winter without being limited to holiday sales

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Call Me Gorgeous is a fun, stylish book about a very, very strange creature. It has a porcupine's spines and a crocodile's teeth, a chameleon's tail, and a cockerel's feet. What on earth could it be? Uncover this mysterious and fabulous beast through Alexandra Milton's stunning collage art. AGES: 3 to 6 AUTHOR: Giles Milton has contributed articles for many newspapers and specialises in the history of travel and exploration. Giles is the author of several history books for adults, including the best-selling Nathaniel's Nutmeg. Alexandra Milton studied art and English in Paris and then moved to England, where she worked as a primary school teacher before becoming a full-time illustrator. Alexandra draws inspiration from her father and grandfather, both distinguished artists from Germany. SELLING POINTS: . Reissue (2009) in a smaller format and with a new cover design . Stunning collage art . Wonderful way to learn about animals

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Colourful concept book of first words in Britta Teckentrup's distinctive style.

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