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A fantastic book of Christmas things to do, from festive puzzles to doodling and colouring, with dozens of stickers. Children can decorate a Christmas tree with sticker baubles, spot the penguins ice skating and guess what the presents are in their colourful wrapping paper. A great way to keep kids busy over the holidays.

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Spider wishes she could fly, so she builds her very own glider. But when danger strikes, can Spider save the day? This entertaining story for beginner readers has simple rhyming text and stylish illustrations throughout. A delight to share with very young children, and with parents notes on phonics at the back of the book.

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An accessible and thought-provoking introduction to the First World War and the Second World War, stunningly illustrated with dramatic contemporary photographs, paintings, posters and maps. This beautifully presented hardback book tells the story of both conflicts, from the trenches of the First World War to the battles and Blitz of World War Two.Please note this title is a combined volume containing Introduction to the First World War and Introduction to the Second World War.

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Children can explore the wonders of space in this incredible picture book with giant fold-out pages full of fascinating facts to satisfy the curiosity of every young space enthusiast. From the Sun and the planets in our Solar System to massive stars and vast galaxies and lots, lots more, there’s a whole universe to discover.

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Little children can bring the Nativity story to life with this enchanting sticker book. There are colourful scenes of Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem, Jesus’ birth, the arrival of the shepherds and the Three Wise Men , and 230 stickers of people, animals and angels to add to the pages. A lovely introduction to the Christmas story.

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Welcome to Tanglewood Animal Park, where every day is an exciting adventure.Every day Zoe takes care of the animals. She splashes with penguins, feeds the lemurs - she even sees baby zebra, Flash, being born. It's a dream come true.Then Flash goes missing. Now Zoe has to find him, and soon! Where can that baby zebra be?

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What is art? How does art tell stories? Where do artists get their ideas from? Open this fascinating book to discover explosive ideas, wild colours, unexpected views and amazing works of art by world-famous artists. Includes Usborne Quicklinks to specially selected websites where you can take a virtual tour of a gallery, look at famous paintings up close and much more. Published in association with The National Gallery, London.

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A hundred decorated tear-out sheets to fold into a fleet of paper spaceship planes, from orbital cruisers to alien motherships. The book includes detailed folding instructions for four different types of spaceship, from mighty star cruisers to speedy scout ships, plus flying tips and challenges so children can test the spaceships’ power and speed.

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A fabulous picture book packed with fascinating details about London’s most famous sights, from Buckingham Palace and The Tower of London to Trafalgar Square and the museums in Kensington. There are pages on London’s parks, transport and sporting events, and two stunning fold-out pages show all the bridges and landmarks along the River Thames.

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The internet is full of amazing possibilities but, just like the real world, there are a lot of potential dangers and difficulties too. You need to know what to watch out for and how to protect yourself. Whether you’re worried about oversharing on social media or coming across dangerous people, this guide gives you tips and tools to take control and stay safe online.

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Where did the moon come from? And what happened when giants roamed the land? Find out in this enthralling collection of myths from around the world, including the African folktale, “Anansi and the Box of Stories”, the Japanese fairytale, “The Fox Maiden” and the Irish myth, “Fionnuala”.

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A sorcerer’s apprentice, a flying horse and a magical firebird are just some of the characters in this collection of tales from all over the world, along with more familiar faces such as Dick Whittington and Pinocchio. Each beautifully illustrated story in this hardback book takes just ten minutes to read – perfect for dipping into at bedtime.

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Children will be amazed when they brush the beautiful black and white Christmas illustrations with water and a rainbow of vibrant colours appears - just like magic! There are 16 festive scenes to paint, including a gingerbread cottage, a beautifully decorated Christmas tree and Father Christmas and his reindeer. With a laminated flap to place behind each page to stop the colour seeping through and ensure perfect results.

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A fascinating information book about the history of the Celts and how they lived, full of facts, illustrations and photographs of historical artefacts. Children can learn how the Celts built their forts on hills to defend them more easily, see the different kinds of food they ate and follow the different festivals celebrated throughout the year.

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Code-cracking skills can be put to the test in this entertaining book which teaches children how to write and decode secret messages. Includes Semaphore and Morse code, the Grid code used in the American Civil War, Egyptian hieroglyphics, number replacement and alphabet switching codes and more. Each page features a different type of code, with an explanation of how it works and a practice code to crack. All answers are available at the back of the book.

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A wipe-clean book full of friendly monsters to help children learn to write capital letters. Pen-control activities such as tracing the wings of a butterfly or drawing waves for monsters to surf on help children practise the shape of each letter, and the special wipe-clean pen means activities can be done again and again.

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An out-of-this-world activity book packed with puzzles, things to spot, colouring, drawing and doodle activities. Little children can add sticker planets to the Solar System, draw a rocket blasting into space, colour an alien birthday party and lots more. With lots of stickers to add, this is guaranteed to keep any budding astronaut busy for hours.

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A beautifully illustrated collection of stories from the Bible, charmingly retold for young readers. Includes well-known tales such as “Noah’s Ark”, “Jonah and the Whale”, “The Birth of Jesus” and “The Easter Story”. Includes stories from the Old and New Testament, with a “who’s who?” of characters for each. A lovely gift for Christmas or Easter, this is a book for the whole family to share and enjoy.

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Hopeless romantic Isla has had a crush on brooding artist Josh since their first year at the School of America in Paris. And, after a chance encounter in Manhattan over the summer break, romance might be closer than Isla imagined. But as they begin their senior year back in France, Isla and Josh are forced to face uncertainty about their futures, and the very real possibility of being apart. Set against the stunning backdrops of New York, Paris and Barcelona, this is a gorgeous, heart-wrenching and irresistible story of true love, and the perfect conclusion to Stephanie Perkins's beloved series.

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A beautifully illustrated picture book that brings new life to the classic tale. Meet Cinderella, a young girl with a wicked stepmother, two cruel stepsisters, and a magical fairy godmother who is set to make her dreams come true… The simple text and vibrant illustrations will appeal to very young children at story time and to older children just beginning to read alone.

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A funny rhyming story with phonic repetition and colourful illustrations specially designed to help children learn to read. “Goodbye!” cries Raccoon, “I’m off to the moon. I’ll be back by lunchtime, or late afternoon.” Goose grins and she giggles. “You foolish Raccoon!” Simple, rhyming text helps children to develop essential language and early reading skills, and there are guidance notes for parents at the back of the book.

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A lively rhyming story with humorous and irresistible illustrations, which uses phonic repetition specially designed to help children learn to read. Sam, Ali and Charlie all yell with delight, there’s a creepy sleepover at Frankie’s tonight! They pick out pyjamas with stripes, spots and dots, with their packs on their backs off to Frankie’s they trot. The simple rhyming text helps to develop essential language and early reading skills, and there are guidance notes for parents at the back of the book.

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There’s a whole host of friendly monsters waiting to be helped with their counting in this fun first numbers book. Children can enjoy completing the entertaining activities again and again using the special wipe-clean pen. There are monsters shopping, space monsters and there’s a monster fairground to discover, guaranteed to get little ones smiling as they practise their counting. A perfect way for pre-school children to improve number recognition and counting skills.

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What’s the universe made of? Where did everything come from? Lift the flaps in this fascinating book to reveal some of the amazing discoveries that astronomers and physicists have made in their quest to unlock the mysteries of the Universe. Curious young minds will be fascinated to discover planets, stars and galaxies and explore intergalactic space, with over 70 flaps to lift. Includes explanations of some of the biggest questions in the universe, including ‘What happened during the Big Bang?’ and ‘What lies out in the far reaches of space?’. A mind-expanding book sure to fascinate young space enthusiasts.

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This Lift-the-Flap book contains the answers to the many questions that curious children have about their bodies, including ‘How do I smell?’ ‘What makes me burp?’ ‘Why do I need to wash my hands?’ ‘Why is blood red?’ and many more. This engaging book is filled with entertaining and informative illustrations to help to answer all kinds of body questions that young children ask, in a friendly and simple way. Includes over 60 flaps to lift; sure to satisfy even the most inquisitive children!

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A brilliant read-aloud version of the much-loved classic story by L. Frank Baum. Join Dorothy and her little dog Toto on the yellow brick road, as they set off to explore the magical Land of Oz. Can they find the Wizard, defeat the Wicked Witch of the West, and return to Kansas? With simple text and charming illustrations to bring the story to life for younger readers.

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A bright and vibrant board book full of colourful pictures to explore, with flaps to lift and touchy-feely patches for little fingers to play with. A wonderful interactive book to share together – babies won’t be able to resist helping to turn the pages and lifting the flaps to find hidden surprises.

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An entertaining activity book for young vehicle enthusiasts, with over 300 stickers of wheels, carriages, trailers, animals and drivers. The large, colourful stickers are perfect for little hands to handle, and provide a wealth of picture-making possibilities. Vehicles include trucks, trains and tractors of all different kinds, from old-fashioned steam trains to monster racing trucks. With lots of scenes to choose from, including a busy station, a truck race, in the farmyard and a building site.

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A fun and informative flap book introducing young children to the wonders of science. Science topics from nature to forces and the human body are brought to life with colourful illustrations, flaps to lift, simple facts and fun experiments to try at home. Full of surprises to keep enquiring minds entertained, including flaps beneath flaps, sliding tabs and even a mini booklet crammed with information on the planets. Includes simple practical experiments for children to try themselves.

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Hooray for snail! He brings the mail... but he’s ever so slow! A hilarious story fun to share aloud together, or for children to tackle on their own. Reliable snail never fails to deliver the mail, but can he make it on time? With simple, rhyming text and phonic repetition specially designed to develop essential language and early reading skills. Also includes guidance notes for parents at the back of the book.

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The much-loved nonsense poem by Edward Lear, brought to life with charming illustrations. The fun rhymes, silly adventures and vibrant pictures are sure to amuse and entertain young children. A wonderful book to share and enjoy together.

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There’s a new scientific discovery to be made each day of the year in this inspiring book full of easy and exciting experiments. Why is bread full of holes? What does DNA look like? How are rainbows made? Children can find out the answers to all of these questions themselves through the simple experiments in this book. Activities include splitting light into different colours using glass and white paper, making food for birds and insects and watching cells shrink and grow by placing carrots in salty water. Includes Usborne Quicklinks to specially selected websites with more information and experiments.

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Dress and accessorise the beautiful brides, bridesmaids, and handsome grooms for their fairytale weddings. With over 750 stickers to dress brides and grooms and bridesmaids as they prepare for their big days. Scenes include trying on dresses, choosing the cake, getting ready, and the first dance.

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Over 50 imaginative mazes for children to wind their way through to find lost friends, escape danger, discover treasure and much more. Includes extra puzzles to solve and challenges to complete along the way. Great for dipping in and out of, and a fun way to improve problem-solving and visual recognition skills.

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Captain Mac needs a crew for his ship – quick! Part of the award-winning “Usborne Very First Reading” series specially developed in consultation with literacy experts to help children learn to read. Features superb illustrations to accompany the rhyming story. Designed for a child to read together with an adult, allowing the child to gradually take a greater share of the story in each book to achieve confident, independent reading. Followed by fun puzzles to test comprehension and provide further practice.Includes guidance notes for parents and teachers, with further extensive support on the Usborne Quicklinks Website.

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There is an amazing array of sea creatures to discover in this lively sticker book. With over 130 stickers including tiny sea snails, a huge humpback whale, an adorable turtle and a friendly octopus. Children will love finding a home for each creature in scenes including ”Freezing Waters”, ”Underwater Forest”, and “The Shipwreck”.

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A delightful board book with vibrant illustrations and touchy-feely patches perfect for sharing with the very young. Each page is specially designed to be visually stimulating with simple, eye-catching illustrations. Babies will love exploring the touchy-feely textures, running their fingers along the cut-out lines and peeping though holes. Helps very young children develop language and sensory skills.

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A wonderful board book with high contrast illustrations and touchy-feely patches perfect for sharing with the very young. Each animal illustration has a simple description to help babies learn to associate words with pictures. The last two pages show all the animals in the book to help children learn their first colours.

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Cammie longs to succeed in the Pearlies - the waviest club in Rainbow Reef. But earning her Wave Wanderer pearl is proving tricky. Cammie is confused by compasses and lost when it comes to maps, so when stuck-up Corinetta offers to help, Cammie is grateful. But can Corinetta be trusted? Dive in with Cammie and her friends and collect every splash-tastic tale.

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Cammie is excited about her fourth task as a member of the Pearlies - the waviest club in Rainbow Reef. She is studying for her Sea Safety pearl and learning about the dangers of the Deep. So when Cammie's little sister disappears, it's up to Cammie to rescue her... Dive in with Cammie and her friends and collect every splash-tastic tale.

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What is the surface of Mars like? Why does Venus glow in the dark? How do scientists explore faraway planets? Beginner readers can find answers to these questions and more in this colourful information book. Illustrated with stunning photographs and illustrations accompanied by short, informative text developed with reading experts. Includes carefully selected internet-links to exciting websites about the Solar System.

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Delightful board book with high contrast illustrations and touchy-feely patches specially designed to appeal to the very young. Each picture has a simple description that will help babies learn to associate words and pictures.

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A pack of illustrated cards with fifty simple words in Polish. Each card shows an everyday object with accompanying word on one side and just the word on its own on the other to aid revision. Illustrated with Jo Litchfield’s handmade models. The cards can be used to play games, for self-testing, or simply propped up around the house or classroom as useful reminders.

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A board book for sharing with small children who love pressing the buttons to make the sounds you hear in a noisy jungle including monkeys, parrots and tigers.

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An amazing flap book packed with inventions, machines, gadgets and devices, and facts and information about how they work. Over 90 flaps reveal the insides of car engines, toilets, escalators, submarines and microwaves and many, many other machines. Includes internet links to websites with animations, games and experiments.

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A beautifully illustrated picture book to help young children develop their skills in counting, matching and number recognition. Young children will love lifting the flaps on each page to reveal a number of objects or animals. Scenes include ‘at the park’, ‘on the farm’ and ‘in the jungle’.

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The humorous story of Danny the friendly dragon told with elements of repetition to help beginner readers develop confidence and reading stamina. Some dragons are scary – but not Danny. He loves to help his friends with his fiery breath. But Danny is in for a nasty surprise when a stranger comes to town. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

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What makes some animals dangerous? Which animals are the fastest? And biggest? How do they hunt? Why are people more dangerous to animals than animals are to people? Find out all the answers in this book, and more, with photographs, step-by-step illustrations, simple text and links to websites with video clips and activities.

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