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This lift-the-flap book uses plant-based inks, glues with minimal plastic content and is made from recycled board. Teaching children all about why our oceans and seas are so important and how we can help care for them better, this eco-friendly book is the perfect introduction to an important topic. With flaps to lift and facts to learn, this book also includes a section on how you can help.First factsIntroduces the worldRecommended for children aged 4+Also available in this Ladybird eco-friendly series:BeesTrees

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Little Lion is a fact-filled picture book story based on the everyday adventures of a Lion Cub and their WILD family. Learn what different members of the lion family get up to, and how the fun and games of a little lion help them develop the vital survival skills they will need to use later on in life. This charming celebration of Lions will show children just how extraordinary these animals are and is a reminder that it is up to us to care for our planet and its creatures. This adorable story is followed by a fun factivity section packed with craft projects, case studies and a quiz section at the back of the book, so you can put everything you have learnt about Little Lion and their family to the test. In the Really Wild Families series, based on the everyday adventures of wild animals, discover what the littlest members of the family get up to! Through their eyes we will explore the habitats, family dynamics and how they play, grow and survive as a family.

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Experience this classic lullaby through the fresh lens of astrophysicist Julia Kregenow, PhD. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, I Know Exactly What You Are engages the little star lovers in your life with the whimsical but real science of the stars, to a tune we all know and love. Do you know why stars twinkle? It's time to find out!Written to the classic melody of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" by an expert in astrophysics, is the perfect primer for learning exactly what those twinkling little stars are doing way up high in the sky. Discover how stars are created, what they're made of, and even what makes them look like they're twinkling. Stars are not only great for wishing upon, but they are also spectacular examples of scientific magic. From atmospheric turbulence to fusing atoms, these delightful (more accurate!) lyrics will become your new favorite version of this classic tune. Instead of wondering what stars are, you will know for sure!Twinkle Twinkle Little StarI know exactly what you areOpaque ball of hot dense gas,million times our planet's mass,looking small because you're far,I know exactly what you are.

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A funny story about a snail trying to find his perfect home. Come explore this board book—with animals hidden under every flap! Most animals have a place they call home. But what do you do when you don’t have a clue where that place is? This is exactly what happened to one helpless little snail who decided to find his perfect home. What do you think it will look like? Will anyone take him in? The snail learns what kind of dwellings wasps build for themselves, what it is like for the mole to live underground, and which animals build nests. And he finds that perhaps, while looking for a house, he doesn’t have to look very far. Come join the snail on his adventure and learn about the homes of different animals and what it is like to live in them.

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Whoever heard of a fr-abbit? Or how about a ch-eep? Flip the flaps to come up with fun combinations that put a new twist on farm creatures - but watch out, these animals bite! With rhyming non-fiction text, fun facts, fantastic pop-ups and beautiful artwork from Carmen Saldana these books are sure to raise a few giggles.

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Whoever heard of a sh-urtle? Or how about a wal-ish? Flip the flaps to come up with fun combinations that put a new twist on learning about ocean creatures - but watch out, these animals bite! With rhyming non-fiction text, fun facts, fantastic pop-ups and beautiful artwork from Carmen Saldana these books are sure to raise a few giggles.2020 titles: Pets/SafariContentsPets: puppy, kitten, rabbit, budgie, lizardSafari: lion, elephant, zebra, giraffe, flamingo

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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.

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Discover what Little Whale gets up to and explore its world, in this fun and informative title from the Really Wild Families series. Little Whale has a small and loving pod but a much wider family in the big ocean, and can't wait to introduce you to all these friends. Little Whale explores the ocean all day with its mum, are you excited to swim along with them?Carmen Saldaña's charming illustrations will make this informative book a hit with children of all ages! This charming celebration of humpback whales will show children just how amazing nature is and is a reminder that it is up to us to care for the planet and all its creatures. Learn all about the gentle giant of the ocean, by exploring:- Their mesmerizing whale songs that can be heard for thousands of miles- The huge annual migrations they undertake - The relationships within their pods - The flips, jumps and tricks humpback whales perform This adorable story is followed by a fun factivity section packed with craft projects, case studies and a quiz section at the back of the book, so you can put everything you have learned about Little Whale and their family to the test. In the Really Wild Families series, based on the everyday adventures of wild animals, discover what the littlest members of the family get up to! Through their eyes we will explore their habitats, family dynamics and how they play, grow and survive as a family.

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Bedtime, Little Mouse is part lyrical bedtime picture story and part how-to guide for parents wanting to lull their own little ones into sleep.Little Mouse lives in a beautiful woodland, where she plays happily all day long. But, after one hot day, a storm gathers overhead. Little Mouse and her friends have to rush home to take shelter from the booming thunder, flashing lightning and pouring rain.When she tries to get to sleep that night, Little Mouse can’t help but dwell on the scary storm raging outside. Luckily, Big Mouse is on hand to soothe her into a gentle sleep, using guided breathing, gentle meditation and reflection on all of the good things that happened during the day.After the bedtime story, parents and children can move on to the Mindful Bedtime Method. This mindfulness practice is developed specifically to help children relax and prepare for sleep. From noticing their breathing and the softness of their surroundings, to expressing gratitude for the day, these five mindful practices will help children develop a positive and healthy bedtime routine, which will have them relaxed and ready for bed.It is written by Magali Mialaret PgC, who used her background in applied neuroscience, stress management and yoga coaching to create a story that will develop good practice around bedtime routines and mindful reflection on emotions encountered during the day. It is brought to life with sweet and gentle illustrations by Carmen Saldaña, illustrator of numerous picture book titles.

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Albie dreams dragons... Some jewel-bright and fierce, some softly-scaled and whispery, but whichever kind they are, they stay with him throughout the night and the next day too.But the only trouble is that no one else can see Albie's dragons.Or can they?A very special picture book debut celebrating the imagination, with an emotional and reassuring message.The Boy Who Dreamed Dragons, by award-winning Welsh writing talent, Caryl Lewis and illustrator Carmen Saldana, is perfect for any child who has felt different, whose imagination is big, and whose inner life is rich. With a stunning denouement celebrating connection, this is a book that will live on in the hearts and minds of its readers.

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One bothersome bug needs a warm place to stay – and Bear’s thick fur looks perfect. What a kerfuffle! Will Bear ever get this wiggly, tickly Bug to buzz off? Bug Bear is a hilariously entertaining picture book. Readers are sure to giggle as they watch grumpy Bear struggle to get rid of his uninvited guest! With bright and engaging illustrations, young children will love to read this eye-catching story again and again.

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Blast off to explore our Solar System - from the fearsome heat of the Sun to the freezing distant planets, plus moons, asteroids and more. Discover how humans are planning to visit Mars, what you would weigh on Jupiter and what makes Venus so deadly.

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Albie dreams dragons... Some jewel-bright and fierce, some softly-scaled and whispery,but whichever kind they are, they stay with him throughout the night and the next day too.But the only trouble is that no one else can see Albie's dragons.Or can they?A very special picture book debut celebrating the imagination, with an emotional and reassuring message.The Boy Who Dreamed Dragons, by award-winning Welsh writing talent, Caryl Lewis and illustrator Carmen Saldana, is perfect for any child who has felt different, whose imagination is big, and whose inner life is rich. With a stunning denouement celebrating connection, this is a book that will live on in the hearts and minds of its readers.

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Peggy is an apologetic pigeon. She always assumes she's in the wrong. Even when she's the one getting bullied. But Joan, an older female seagull, gives her the necessary skills to stand up for herself. This hilarious tale from award-winning author Wendy Meddour contains an important message about the importance of being assertive. Carmen Saldana's illustrations are full of personality and humour.

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Cleo is a COMPLETELY FINE camel. Really, everything is just great. Honestly. A sweltering hot day? Well, Cleo has never felt better! Is she thirsty? No really she's fine. A desert sandstorm? Not a problem, because Cleo is FINE (even while buried under two feet of sand). It's only when an ostrich who tells it like it is turns up that Cleo has the courage to admit that, just maybe, she's not fine at all.

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Whoever heard of croco-phant? Or how about an orangu-pard? Flip the flaps to come up with fun combinations that put a new twist on jungle characters - but watch out, these animals bite! With non-fiction rhyming text, fun facts, pop-ups and beautiful artwork from Carmen Saldana, these books are sure to raise a few giggles with little ones.

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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.

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Meet the Grumblies. All they do is ARGUE! So when a huge, hungry GOBBLESTOMP arrives in their village, which little Grumbly will banish the beast? A laugh-out-loud story about teamwork.

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Whoever heard of a kuppy? Or how about a radgie? Flip the flaps to come up with fun combinations that will put a new twist on learning about favourite pets. With rhyming non-fiction text, fun facts, fantastic pop-ups and beautiful artwork from Carmen Saldana, these books are sure to raise a few giggles.

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Whoever heard of a Tyranno-ceratops? Or how about a diplo-dactyl? Flip the flaps to come up with fun combinations that put a new twist on dinosaurs - but watch out, these animals bite! With rhyming non-fiction text, fun facts, fantastic pop-ups and stunning artwork from Carmen Saldana these books are sure to raise a few giggles.2020 titles: Pets/SafariContentsPets: puppy, kitten, rabbit, budgie, lizardSafari: lion, elephant, zebra, giraffe, flamingo

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Sort through a sea of silly dogs to help Doug find his canine companion! Speaking directly to the reader, the interactive text by debut author Jane Caston prompts children to pat, tickle and call to the different dogs - a fun way to practice early math skills, like spotting similarities and differences, sorting and more! Bursting with goofy pooches, Carmen Saldaña's cheerful watercolor illustrations bring a fresh, modern look that will captivate young and old dog lovers alike. You'll laugh all the way to the hilarious surprise ending!

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Discover what Little Elephant gets up to and explore his world, in this fun and informative title from the Really Wild Families series. Little Elephant has a big and loving family led by her Mummy and she can't wait to introduce you to her siblings, aunts, and cousins. Little Elephant walks miles every day with her herd, are you excited to join her journey? Beautiful and bright illustrations will make this informative book a hit with children of all ages! This charming celebration of elephants will show children just how amazing nature is and is a reminder that it is up to us to care for the planet and its weird and wonderful creatures. Learn all about nature’s largest land animal:- What happens in the herd- How they are ‘ecosystem engineers’ - The role of female elephants - Why elephants are endangered This adorable story is followed by a fun factivity section packed with craft projects, case studies and a quiz section at the back of the book, so you can put everything you have learnt about Little Elephant and their herd to the test. In this Really Wild Families series, based on the everyday adventures of wild animals, discover what the littlest members of the family get up to! Through their eyes we will explore their habitats, family dynamics and how they play, grow and survive as a family.

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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.

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Badgers are best. Or so Badger thinks. "If it’s not black and white then it’s just not right!" he says. But what if he’s wrong? A book about acceptance, difference and learning to say sorry.

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A calming picture book to help little ones settle at bedtime with the aid of simple mindfulness techniques.Let go of the day as you float along the sleepy river with the stars shining overhead, saying goodnight to the animals who are mindfully getting ready for bed. This peaceful bedtime read takes the form of a relaxing journey, beginning up a mountain as the sun starts to set, travelling down a river, passing sleepy animals and gently floating into the moonlit ocean.The soothing text brings the reader's attention back to their breath and their body, helping little ones to be in the present moment and settle down for a good night's sleep.Includes introductory notes for caregivers by Dani Binnington, a wellbeing expert and yoga teacher.

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