Search results for ""Author Becky Davies""

Cows are pink, aren't they? And horses are . . . yellow? That can't be right! Turn the peep-through pages to transform these funny coloured farm animals back to how they should look.Little ones will hoot with laughter at the mixed-up pairings in this hilarious and interactive introduction to farm animals and first colours from pink cows and yellow horses to red sheep. Let''s hope the animals stay this way . . .With a dry, humorous text and a surprise flap on the final page!Coming soon: Tractors Have Wings!

Read more less

Are you ready to travel the world?Peep through the pages to visit eight iconic cities from around the globe. Little readers will love touring London, Moscow, Tokyo and beyond, with bite-sized facts and lots to spot along the way. Would you love to know which city hosts the tallest building in the world? And have you ever wondered where the Statue of Liberty came from? Find out all the answers to these questions and more in this fun and informative introduction to famous cities!

Read more less

As night-time falls, Soft clouds float by. Watch Owl soar up into the sky.Touch-and-feel meets flaps in this beautiful bedtime book, containing five DIFFERENT fabric flaps to discover. Little hands will explore a variety of textures as they peer behind soft clouds, crinkly leaves and bumpy logs in a complete sensory experience designed to stimulate curiosity.With a gentle, rhythmic lullaby and a sleepy animal family to uncover under every flap.

Read more less

There was an old giant who swallowed a clock. He had such a shock when he swallowed that clock! But then he swallows his knitting to muffle the clock, and swallows some moths to munch through his knitting! Will he ever stop? With a riotous rhyming text from Becky Davies (The Three Little Pugs and the Big Bad Cat and Old MacDino had a Farm) this hilarious retelling of the classic nursery rhyme, There was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly, is brought to life with peep-through pages and quirky illustrations from Elina Ellis.

Read more less

Potties are different . . . They’re funny or noisy, majestic or spotty. And each one is perfect for resting your bott-y. Reassure the accidents and celebrate the successes with this fresh, fun and encouraging introduction to potty training – featuring six super sounds! Little readers will be lead through step-by-step: from meeting the potty and learning about handwashing to choosing their own pants. With a jolly rhyming text and top tips for parents and carers throughout, this is the perfect book to get your child excited about using their potty.

Read more less

From one little egg, a beautiful baby bird can hatch . . . This fact-packed lift-the-flap book encourages young children to head out into nature and explore! Little ones will love learning what makes each bird unique, where to spot them, and even how to make a birdhouse of their very own. Packed with simple facts, activities and prompts, this is the perfect book to inspire a love of nature in your child. One Little Egg is part of an engaging non-fiction series with a call to action at its core: for curious children to get out into nature. Each title empowers little ones to interact with the world around them, no matter where they live or what their circumstances are. Also available in the series: One Little Seed and One Little Bug

Read more less

In this Scandinavian traditional tale, a poor boy seeks his fortune with the help of a pet cat.This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.

Read more less

There’s a whole world to discover in this stylish first pop-up book. Little ones will find out which animal lives where as they explore high and low, with gorgeous illustrations, playful rhyming text and simple facts on every page.

Read more less

Discover a day in the life of a ballerina! Does your little one dream of dancing on stage? Find out what it takes in this fun and inspiring board book! Each page features simple, accessible text and bright, bold illustrations to appeal to children of every age. With chunky pages and a surprise mirror ending, so little ones can spot their face smiling back at them! I Want to Be a Ballerina is part of a series of simple and engaging career primers for children. Each book covers a different career to inspire your child, perfect for young minds with big dreams. Also available: I Want to Be a Doctor, I Want to Be a Teacher, I Want to Be an Astronaut, I Want to Be a Firefighter

Read more less

Discover a day in the life of a teacher! This book is part of a career series for young curious minds, with simple, inspiring text and surprise mirror ending.

Read more less

Discover a day in the life of an astronaut in this fun and inspiring book for curious little minds. With simple, friendly text and surprise mirror ending!

Read more less

Touch, trace and learn about space! Follow the felt finger trails to launch a rocket into space, orbit the sun like a planet and even bounce on the moon. This bright, interactive book is the perfect blend of learning and fun, with keywords to spot on every spread and stepped felt pages for toddlers to grasp and turn. There’s so much to spot in space! Touch and Learn Space is part of an early-learning series for toddlers. Each book contains soft felt finger trails with educational value, so little learners can trace and discover. Also available: Touch and Learn Farm and Touch and Learn Things That Go

Read more less

Little Brown Bunny wants a cuddle from his mummy. But where is she? Take a peep under the flaps and meet a host of adorable animals along the way! This charming board book features sturdy peep-through flaps and chunky pages for little hands to explore. With simple text and gentle learning opportunities throughout, perfect for sharing and reading aloud with your little one before bed. Looking for Mummy is part of an adorable, engaging new board book series. Each book combines soft, atmospheric art with stunning photographic animals and reassuring text, perfect for soothing even the most restless of toddlers to sleep. Coming soon to Snuggle Up Stories: Bedtime for Duckling

Read more less

An inspiring and informative illustrated guide to publishing with a clear and concise text from Becky Davies and characterful, approachable illustrations from Patricia Hu. Do you think it would be cool to have a job where you make books? Have you ever wondered how a book is made? Wonder no more! Follow the stages from acquisition and artwork to publicity and printing, giving you an accurate look at the entire process of what it took to make THIS brilliant book. This illustrated guide of creating a full colour children's book is suitable for children, publishing and bookselling professionals, artists and authors – it is perfect for ANYONE who wants to see how a book is made! The ideal follow-up for children who love to write and draw their own stories.

Read more less

The farm’s awake, the day’s begun. It’s time to have some farmyard fun! Lift the peep-through flaps to discover bouncing lambs, busy farmers and happy hens! This barn-shaped board book has been specially designed for little hands, featuring chunky pages and peek-a-boo flaps to fold out and explore. With jolly rhyming text and keywords to learn and spot on every spread, this is the perfect book for curious toddlers. There’s so much to see on the farm!

Read more less

Say goodnight to a magical underwater land! Learn about sleeping sea creatures as you swim over carpets of coral to the deepest depths of the ocean. This beautiful book combines facts and fun, with a gentle rhyming text that's perfect for bedtime.

Read more less

It’s Christmas Eve, and Santa’s putting on his snuggly red suit. But hang on... WHERE ARE SANTA’S PANTS? He can’t deliver Christmas with a bare bottom! Search through mounds of mistletoe and piles of presents to find Santa’s underwear and save Christmas! A rhyming Christmas caper – guaranteed to get you giggling!

Read more less

Elves are Santa's special helpers - they make Christmas magical for every girl and boy. But have you ever wondered what they are made of? This festive board book explores the possibilities and reveals the answers with a fantastic pop-up elf at the end!

Read more less

There’s so much to discover on a nature adventure! What will YOU spot? This fun and chunky board book encourages little ones to explore their environment and learn about the world of nature outside. Toddlers will love carrying the book around with the pair of bright and sturdy fabric handles! Each page contains simple labels to help curious explorers identify the plants and animals in their own surroundings, with bright, bold illustrations and peep-through pages for extra fun. Toddler Take-Along Nature is the first title in a new series of board books focussed on child-led learning. Each book encourages children to explore their environment by spotting different things around them – perfect for keeping kids busy when you’re out and about! Coming soon: Toddler Take-Along Things That Go

Read more less

An inspiring and uplifting bedtime rhyme about dreaming big and reaching for the stars. Close your sleepy eyes and whisper, "Goodnight," to the sun. The magic of this night is yours. Dream big, my little one. This reassuring book encourages children to soar and celebrates the love and support of a parent for their child. A perfect gift for new parents, and for any child embarking on a new stage in their life. From Becky Davies and Dana Brown, the incomparable duo behind I Love You More Than All the Stars, this is a picture book to inspire fans of Oh, the Places You’ll Go, The Wonderful Things You Will Be and Guess How Much I Love You.

Read more less

No matter what the music, no matter what our name. No matter what our language . . . our smiles are the same! This jolly rhyming book shares the comforting message that we all have equal value, no matter what our differences. With peep-through pages throughout and an irresistibly, squishy shiny rainbow at the end, this is the perfect book to celebrate individuality in an uplifting and accessible way for little ones. No matter what you look like, where you live or who your parents are, YOU belong – just as you are!

Read more less

An inspiring and informative illustrated guide to publishing with a clear and concise text from Becky Davies and characterful, approachable illustrations from Patricia Hu. Do you think it would be cool to have a job where you make books? Have you ever wondered how a book is made? Wonder no more! Follow the stages from acquisition and artwork to publicity and printing, giving you an accurate look at the entire process of what it took to make THIS brilliant book. This illustrated guide of creating a full colour children's book is suitable for children, publishing and bookselling professionals, artists and authors – it is perfect for ANYONE who wants to see how a book is made! The ideal follow-up for children who love to write and draw their own stories.

Read more less

An inspiring and uplifting bedtime rhyme about dreaming big and reaching for the stars. Close your sleepy eyes and whisper, "Goodnight," to the sun. The magic of this night is yours. Dream big, my little one. This reassuring book encourages children to soar and celebrates the love and support of a parent for their child. A perfect gift for new parents, and for any child embarking on a new stage in their life. From Becky Davies and Dana Brown, the incomparable duo behind I Love You More Than All the Stars, this is a picture book to inspire fans of Oh, the Places You’ll Go, The Wonderful Things You Will Be and Guess How Much I Love You.

Read more less

It's race day for the dinosaurs. Let's see who's fast or slow! Baby T-Rex waves the flag. Ready? Get set . . . GO! Children will love pressing the squishy heads to hear the dinosaurs sounds in this funny, rhyming book! Sure to be a roaring hit with dinosaur fans everywhere.

Read more less

Discover a day in the life of a doctor in this fun and inspiring book for curious little minds. With simple, friendly text and surprise mirror ending!

Read more less

Discover a day in the life of a firefighter! This fun and friendly book is suitable for even very young children, with sturdy pages and surprise mirror ending.

Read more less

Say goodnight to the sleepy farmyard creatures! Learn about each animal as you tiptoe into barns, creep across fields and peep into stables. This beautiful book combines facts and fun, with a gentle rhyming text that's perfect for bedtime.

Read more less

No matter where you come from, or how you start your day. You’re important, you are loved, in each and every way. This jolly rhyming book shares the comforting message that we are ALL worthy and deserving of love, no matter what our circumstances or family set-up. With peep-through pages throughout and an irresistibly, squishy shiny heart at the end, this is the perfect book to celebrate love in an uplifting and accessible way for little ones. No matter what you look like, where you live or who your parents are, YOU are loved – just as you are! Also available: No Matter What . . . We All Belong

Read more less

From the creative duo behind Little Turtle and the Sea, this powerful story is a lyrical rainforest adventure with an overarching message about extinction, endangered animals and loss of habitats in the wild. Aasha's rainforest is changing. Trees are being cut down, and worse still, tigers are disappearing. One terrible day, Aasha must leave her home for ever. Is she really the very last tiger? A story of one tiger's journey for survival in a changing environment. Exploring prevalent and current ecological themes, this beautiful story is the perfect, appropriate introduction to discussions about extinction. Ideal for children who've read There's a Rang-Tan in My Bedroom, Someone Swallowed Stanley, The Journey Home and Greta and the Giants.

Read more less

A beautiful book that takes inspiration from known sleep techniques to encourage big yawns and tired eyes at bedtime. In your bed you cuddle warmly. Safe and soft and snug. Eyelids flutter, closing gently. Safe and soft and snug. Drift towards the comforting embrace of dreamland in this glowing lullaby – ideal for sharing at bedtime. Becky Davies’s sweet, lyrical text and Jennica Lounsbury’s magical illustrations will gently relax busy brains, easing little ones into a deep, contented and restful night’s sleep. Just like Goodnight Moon, The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep and The Going to Bed Book, Balloon to the Moon will fit seamlessly into any child’s bedtime routine.

Read more less

Follow the felt finger trails to water the crops, plough the field and feed the farmyard animals in this bright, interactive book. With stepped pages and the perfect blend of learning and fun, this is the ideal book for any young farm fans.

Read more less

Say goodnight to the sleepy creatures of the forest! Learn about each animal as you explore burrows, tiptoe along riverbanks and climb to treetops. This beautiful book combines facts and fun, with a gentle rhyming text that's perfect for bedtime.

Read more less

A game of peekaboo – but not as you know it! Spiders are SCARY, but they may just have met their match . . . Lift the transformative flaps to reveal ever BIGGER and BADDER characters in a series of hilarious showdowns. Children will hoot with laughter as they transform the seemingly sweet critters into truly terrific terrors! With bold, quirky art and a giant fold-out flap on the final page, this is the perfect book for amusing little ones. Think you know which creature’s scarier? Think again! Also available: What's Scarier than a Shark?

Read more less

A game of peekaboo – but not as you know it! Sharks might be SCARY, but they may just have met their match. Lift the transformative flaps to reveal ever BIGGER and BADDER characters in a series of hilarious showdowns. Children will hoot with laughter as they transform plain objects and sweet critters into truly terrific terrors! With bold, quirky art and a giant fold-out flap on the final page, this is the perfect book for amusing little ones. Think you know which creature’s scarier? Think again! Coming soon: What's Scarier than a Spider?

Read more less

A beautiful book that takes inspiration from known sleep techniques to encourage big yawns and tired eyes at bedtime. In your bed you cuddle warmly. Safe and soft and snug. Eyelids flutter, closing gently. Safe and soft and snug. Drift towards the comforting embrace of dreamland in this glowing lullaby – ideal for sharing at bedtime. Becky Davies’s sweet, lyrical text and Jennica Lounsbury’s magical illustrations will gently relax busy brains, easing little ones into a deep, contented and restful night’s sleep. Just like Goodnight Moon, The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep and The Going to Bed Book, Balloon to the Moon will fit seamlessly into any child’s bedtime routine.

Read more less

This emotive and uplifting text by the dream duo Becky Davies and Dana Brown is perfect for sharing with any loved one. I love you more than all the stars that shimmer in the night. Just as their glow lights up the sky, my love shines strong and bright. This beautiful, reassuring book celebrates the enduring love and nurturing support of a parent for their child. It’s the ideal gift for many occasions – from Valentine’s Day and birthdays to the arrival of a new baby! I Love You More than All the Stars will delight fans of Guess How Much I Love You, I Love You to the Moon and Back and The Wonderful Things You Will Be.

Read more less

Dad is fixing Kim's bike, but a cog bounces away. Will Kim be able to get it back? (Letter-sounds featured: m d g o c k) The Cog is part of the Rocket Phonics teaching and learning programme from Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics ensures that every child achieves phonics success. This fully-decodable Target Practice reading book provides focused practice of a small group of letter-sounds. The book also includes useful notes and activities to support reading in school and at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding.Reading age: 4-5.

Read more less

One little bug forms part of a whole WORLD of minibeasts! This fact-packed lift-the-flap book encourages young children to head out into nature and explore! Little ones will love learning what makes each insect unique, where to find them, and even how to make a bug hotel of their very own. Packed with simple facts, activities and prompts, this is the perfect book to inspire a love of nature in your child. One Little Bug part of an engaging non-fiction series with a call to action at its core: for curious children to get out into nature. Each title empowers little ones to interact with the world around them, no matter where they live or what their circumstances are. Also available in the series: One Little Seed and One Little Egg

Read more less

Read Write Inc. Phonics Book Bag Books are engaging texts to support children with additional reading practice outside the classroom. They have been specifically designed for children to take home after school, in order to share their reading journey and celebrate their achievements with parents and carers. The books are closely matched to the existing Read Write Inc. Phonics Storybooks to reinforce children's classroom learning of phonics at the appropriate level, helping them to make even faster progress in reading.

Read more less

There are so many things that go to discover outside! What will YOU spot? This fun and chunky board book encourages little ones to explore their environment and spot and recognise the different vehicles around them. Toddlers will love carrying the book around with the pair of bright and sturdy fabric handles! Each page contains simple labels to help curious explorers identify the transport in their own surroundings, with bright, bold illustrations and peep-through pages for extra fun. Toddler Take-Along Things That Go is the second title in a new series of board books focussed on child-led learning. Each book encourages children to explore their environment by observing the different things around them – perfect for keeping kids busy when you’re out and about! Also available in the series: Toddler Take-Along Nature

Read more less