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A tantalising trail of footprints will lead children past touch-and-feel animals in the search for the shiny dinosaur. With bright, appealing illustrations and a surprise flap ending, this series is perfect for young children.

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Say hello to Scotland's most famous feathered friends!From the rare swooping osprey to the burrow-digging puffin, and the fast-diving gannet to the capering capercaillie, children will love meeting Scotland's different birds in these fun and friendly illustrations.Is that a golden eagle soaring high above the mountains?Packed with lively pictures and simple, clear words, this bold picture book from Kate McLelland, illustrator of There Was a Wee Lassie Who Swallowed a Midgie and Hello Scottish Animals!, brings her trademark bright illustration style to this perfect introduction to Scottish birds for young children.

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Make your own beautiful, 3D decorations with this board book of press-out Christmas decorations! Each press-out design is intricately decorated with foil and perfect for all ages to colour in. Featuring 20 unique designs, the press-out pieces can be slotted together to create bright and cheerful hanging ornaments. From beautiful baubles to shimmery snowflakes, these gorgeous festive decorations are perfect to hang on the Christmas tree and add sparkle to any setting. Other titles in this fantastic series include: Unicorns, Butterflies, Birds, Easter Eggs, Halloween, Flamingos, Llamas and Other Cool Things, Narwhals and Mermaids, Ancient Egypt, Fantastic Creatures and Dinosaurs.

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Make your own 3D decorations with this brilliant board book of press-out chinese zodiac animals from the British Museum! From tigers to monkeys and horses to dragons, this book features 25 unique, intricately foiled designs that can be slotted together to create 3D ornaments, hung up or threaded together to make an amazing garland. Each page is covered in shiny red foil, with foiled pieces which can be pressed out and coloured in to make a fun collection of personalised animals. Other titles in this fantastic series include: Birds, Easter Eggs, Butterflies, Unicorns, Christmas Decorations, Halloween, Flamingos, Llamas and Other Cool Things, Narwhals and Mermaids, Ancient Egypt, Dinosaurs, and Fantastic Creatures.

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Isla LOVES Pickle, the adorable miniature Shetland pony who lives in her neighbour's field. The best friends have loads of fun together. They play and ride all over the island: dressing up, splashing in the sea and sharing snacks. But sometimes the mischievous pair get into a bit of trouble -- Pickle loves to sneak out to visit Isla and thinks Dad's flowers are yummy!When Dad asks if Isla would like a pet, she knows exactly which animal she wants. But can Isla convince her dad that cheeky Pickle should come and live with them?The first in a new series about a feisty little girl and her pet Shetland pony, who live on a Scottish island. Wee ones will giggle their way through Isla and Pickle's light-hearted adventures. There Was a Wee Lassie Who Swallowed a Midgie illustrator Kate McLelland brings the lovable pair to life in bright, humorous illustrations.

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Make your own beautiful, 3D decorations with this board book of press-out narwhals, mermaids and more! Each press-out piece is intricately decorated with foil and perfect for all ages to decorate. Featuring 20 unique designs, the press-out pieces can be slotted together to create three-dimensional ornaments or threaded together to make a hanging seashell garland. From cute narwhals and octopuses to dazzling mermaids and seashells, these press-out pieces are stunning in white and blue foil, but look even better as a colourful collection of underwater things.Other titles in this fantastic series include: Birds, Unicorns, Easter Eggs, Butterflies, Christmas Decorations, Halloween, Flamingos, Llamas and other Cool Things, Ancient Egypt, Fantastic Creatures and Dinosaurs.

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Make your own 3D decorations with this brilliant board book of press-out fantastic creatures from the British Museum! From dragons to griffins and harpies to phoenixes, this book features 25 unique, intricately foiled designs that can be slotted together and to create 3D ornaments, hung up or threaded together to make an amazing garland. Each page is covered in silver foil, with foiled pieces which can be pressed out and coloured in to make a fun collection of personalised creatures. This book was developed in consultation with experts at the British Museum and all creatures illustrated were inspired by objects in the British Museum's collection. Other titles in this fantastic series include: Birds, Easter Eggs, Butterflies, Unicorns, Christmas Decorations, Halloween, Flamingos, Llamas and Other Cool Things, Narwhals and Mermaids, Ancient Egypt and Dinosaurs.

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Where is the tractor hiding? Follow the colourful tyre tracks to find it! Curious little hands will love meeting a host of touchy-feely vehicles as they find out just WHERE the shiny tractor is hiding. With bright, appealing illustrations and a surprise flap ending, this series is perfect to share with young children. Where’s My Tractor? is part of a seek-and-find board book series for toddlers aged 1-3. With an exciting range of characters to explore, these touch-and-feel books will entertain little ones, time and time again. Complete the set and collect them all! Also available in the series: Where’s My Turtle?, Where’s My Dinosaur?, Where’s My Fairy?, Where’s My Llama?, Where’s My Peacock?, Where’s My Puppy?, Where's My Unicorn?, Where's My Santa?, Where’s My Chick?

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A tantalising trail of paw prints will lead children past touch-and-feel pets in the search for the fluffy puppy. With bright, appealing illustrations and a surprise flap ending, this series is perfect for young children.

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Make your own beautiful, 3D decorations with this board book of press-out flamingos, llamas and more! Each press-out design is intricately decorated with turquoise foil and perfect for all ages to decorate. Featuring 20 unique designs, the press-out pieces can be slotted together to create super-cool three-dimensional ornaments or threaded together to make a hanging garland. From cool llamas to tropical flamingos, and cactuses and pineapples too, these press-out pieces are outstanding in white and turquoise, but look even better as a colourful collection of cool things.Other titles in this fantastic series include: Birds, Unicorns, Easter Eggs, Butterflies, Christmas Decorations, Halloween, Narwhals and Mermaids, Ancient Egypt, Fantastic Creatures and Dinosaurs.

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Say hello to Scotland's most famous animals!From leaping red squirrels and hungry highland coos, to jumping dolphins and playful otters, children will love the fun and friendly illustrations.But what's that splash, splash, splashing in Loch Ness?This bright and bold picture book, packed with lively pictures and simple, clear words, is the perfect memento of a trip to Scotland. There Was a Wee Lassie Who Swallowed a Midgie illustrator Kate McLelland brings Scotland's animals to life in bright, dynamic illustrations.

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Spot the opposites: a slow snail overtaken by a fast red squirrel, a cold snowman standing outside while a warm cat sits indoors, and a quiet baby sleeps through the sound of loud bagpipes.Young children will learn about opposites in this colourful board book with a Scottish twist!This bright board book is packed with lively images and simple, clear words. The chunky format and hardwearing pages are perfect for wee hands.

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One castle on a hill, two babies bundled up in a pushchair, three drums for a Highland marching band…Introduce your wee ones to the numbers one to ten -- with a Scottish twist! Count dogs and wellies, teddies and treats, all in a special Scottish style.This bright board book is packed with lively images and simple, clear words. The chunky format and hardwearing pages are perfect for wee hands.

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Make your own beautiful, 3D decorations with this board book of press-out unicorns, rainbows and clouds!Each press-out design is intricately decorated with hot pink foil and perfect for all ages to colour in. Featuring 20 unique designs, the press-out pieces can be slotted together to create magical three-dimensional hanging ornaments or threaded together to make a super-cute garland. From flying unicorns and shooting stars to fluffy clouds and rainbows, these gorgeous press-out pieces look elegant in white and pink, but even better as a colourful collection of flying unicorns. Other titles in this fantastic series include: Birds, Easter Eggs, Butterflies, Christmas Decorations, Halloween, Flamingos, Llamas and Other Cool Things, Narwhals and Mermaids, Ancient Egypt, Fantastic Creatures and Dinosaurs.

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'There's a hole in my bagpipes, wee Hamish, wee Hamish,There's a hole in my bagpipes, wee Hamish, a hole!Then stitch it wee Lachie, wee Lachie, wee Lachie, Then stitch it wee Lachie, wee Lachie, stitch it!With what shall I stitch it? wee Hamish, wee Hamish,With what shall I stitch it? wee Hamish, with what?'A surreal and hilarious Scottish twist on a much-loved rhyme. Wee Hamish tries to solve his bagpiping friend's difficulties with ever-more brilliantly bizarre solutions involving a hungry stag, prickly thistles, lumpy porridge, a dirty broadsword, a nervous red squirrel and a sleepy Highland cow.Kate McLelland, illustrator of best-selling picture book There was a Wee Lassie Who Swallowed a Midgie, brings a Highland castle and its cast of Scottish characters and animals to life in her bold and colourful style. This quirky and fun picture book, created in Scotland, is a unique adaptation of the classic rhyme There's a Hole in my Bucket. Children from Scotland and beyond will love to sing along!

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Isla and her best friend Pickle, an adorable miniature Shetland pony, can't wait to take part in the Perfect Pony competition at the Highland Show. They practise really hard but when the day of the show finally arrives, cheeky Pickle can't seem to stay out of trouble! Isla finds Pickle just in time for the competition but the mischievous pony is stinky and covered in cake. They’ll never win the Perfect Pony prize now! But maybe together they’ll discover there's more to life than being perfect.Wee ones will giggle their way through Isla and Pickle's light-hearted adventures in this second book about a feisty little girl and her lovable Shetland pony who live on a Scottish island. There Was a Wee Lassie Who Swallowed a Midgie illustrator Kate McLelland brings the lovable pair to life in bright, humorous illustrations.

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Can you spot a tractor on the croft, a tram on Edinburgh's cobbled streets and a train in the Highlands?Your wee ones will find lots of vehicles to spot, name and talk about -- a boat, a train, a tractor, a car, a tram and even a helicopter -- in Scotland's streets and countryside. This bright board book is packed with lively images and simple, clear words to help your children build their vocabulary. The chunky format and hard-wearing pages are perfect for wee hands.

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A tantalising trail of footprints will lead children past touch-and-feel animals in the search for the fluffy unicorn. With bright, appealing illustrations and a surprise flap ending, this series is perfect for young children.

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A tantalising trail of footprints will lead children past touch-and-feel animals in the search for the fluffy llama. With bright, appealing illustrations and a surprise flap ending, this series is perfect for young children.

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One morning Isla and her best friend Pickle, an adorable miniature Shetland pony, receive an exciting invitation. Isla's friend Rosie is having a Pony Party on the beach for her birthday. There's just one problem -- Isla hasn't learned to ride yet!Dad asks Farmer Jess to give Isla some lessons, but learning to ride Pickle turns out to be trickier than she thought. They practise hard all week, but on the day of the party can Isla stay in the saddle and keep cheeky Pickle out of trouble? Wee ones will giggle their way through Isla and Pickle's light-hearted adventures in this third book about a feisty little girl and her lovable Shetland pony who live on a Scottish island.There Was a Wee Lassie Who Swallowed a Midgie illustrator Kate McLelland brings the lovable pair to life in bright, humorous illustrations.

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A tantalising trail of footprints will lead children past touch-and-feel animals in the search for the shiny peacock. With bright, appealing illustrations and a surprise flap ending, this series is perfect for young children.

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Make your own beautiful, 3D decorations with this board book of press-out Easter eggs! Each press-out Easter egg is intricately decorated with foil and perfect for all ages to colour in. Featuring twenty unique designs, the press-out pieces can be easily slotted together to create cheerful hanging ornaments to decorate Easter trees. These gorgeous eggs look elegant in white and gold, but even more glorious when you add colour. Other titles in this fantastic series include: Unicorns, Butterflies, Birds, Christmas Decorations, Halloween, Flamingos, Llamas and Other Cool Things, Narwhals and Mermaids, Ancient Egypt, Fantastic Creatures and Dinosaurs.

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It doesn't always rain in Scotland! Have fun in the sun, smiles in the snow and get lost in the fog. Young children will learn about the weather in this colourful board book with a Scottish twist!This bright board book is packed with lively images and simple, clear words. The chunky format and hardwearing pages are perfect for wee hands.

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Essential Blending Books are 100% matched to the phonic progression of Essential Letters and Sounds. They allow children to practise blending sounds together to make words. Children can use the pictures to check whether they were correct. Essential Letters and Sounds is a systematic synthetic phonics programme validated by the Department for Education. These Essential Blending Books are from Oxford University Press and can be used to support the teaching of Essential Letters and Sounds. Book 6 covers GPCs j, v, w and x. It allows children to apply their phonics learning from Reception, Autumn 2, Week 1 of Essential Letters and Sounds.

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Essential Blending Books are 100% matched to the phonic progression of Essential Letters and Sounds. They allow children to practise blending sounds together to make words. Children can use the pictures to check whether they were correct. Essential Letters and Sounds is a systematic synthetic phonics programme validated by the Department for Education. These Essential Blending Books are from Oxford University Press and can be used to support the teaching of Essential Letters and Sounds. Book 5 covers GPCs h, b, f and ff. It allows children to apply their phonics learning from Reception, Autumn 1, Week 6 of Essential Letters and Sounds.

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Essential Blending Books are 100% matched to the phonic progression of Essential Letters and Sounds. They allow children to practise blending sounds together to make words. Children can use the pictures to check whether they were correct. Essential Letters and Sounds is a systematic synthetic phonics programme validated by the Department for Education. These Essential Blending Books are from Oxford University Press and can be used to support the teaching of Essential Letters and Sounds. Book 2 covers GPCs i, n, m and d. It allows children to apply their phonics learning from Reception, Autumn 1, Week 2 of Essential Letters and Sounds.

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Do you know that rabbits eat their own poo? That butterflies taste with their feet? Or that starfish aren’t actually fish? This trusty companion guide uncovers all the mysteries of the extraordinary wildlife that surrounds us. From gorgeous foxgloves and strong oaks to wild foxes and slow snails, get ready to find out about over 195 different animals, plants and other wildlife. There are so many wonderful living things to meet in this children's spotter's field guide, published in collaboration with the RSPB, the largest wildlife conservation charity in Europe. You will learn what a butterfly’s lifecycle looks like, what pretty flowers grow commonly in gardens and which mushrooms are best to steer clear from … they may be poisonous! This guide covers all grounds when it comes to nature. Whether you’re in a city park or on a walk in the woods, don’t ever leave your RSPB Nature Guide: Wildlife at home! Includes wildlife watcher tips; activities to try such as being an animal detective and a wildlife checklist so you can tick off everything you spot! With beautiful illustrations by Kate McLelland throughout, this is the perfect contemporary pocket guide for young wildlife watchers in-the-making and adult nature enthusiasts alike. The second title in the RSPB Nature Guide series, following Birds.

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Do you know that cormorants are expert fishers? They swim along the water and then quickly dive to catch their prey! Or that great crested grebes fluff up their feathers and break out into a dance to attract their mates? From the easy-to-spot, year-round tufted duck to the summer visitor and cackling fulmar, get ready to find out about 137 different birds. There are so many feathered friends to meet in this first book in the Nature Guide series, published in collaboration with the RSPB, the largest wildlife conservation charity in Europe. You will learn where to find birds, what different bird habitats look like and which birds to look out for throughout different seasons. Including our favourite birds, such as the goldfinch, robin, blue tit, blackbird and even owl, as well as some less common visitors we might not know of, each page contains information boxes about each bird. Includes information on how to make your green space more bird friendly; activities to try like making your own bird cake and a checklist so you can tick off every bird you spot! With beautiful illustrations by Kate McLelland throughout, this is the perfect contemporary pocket guide for young birdwatchers in-the-making and adult nature enthusiasts alike.

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'There was a wee lassie who swallowed a midgie. I don't know why she swallowed the midgie, So teeny and squidgy!'This is the hilarious twist on a much-loved rhyme that became a best-selling, tongue-twisting Scottish sensation! Wee Lassie swallows a succession of Scotland's favourite creatures to catch that pesky midgie -- including a puffin, a Scottie dog, a seal and even Nessie. After all that, she can't still be hungry. Can she? Unfold the final page for a big surprise…Bold and colourful artwork by Kate McLelland, illustrator of There's a Hole in my Bagpipes, Wee Hamish, Wee Hamish, brings Rebecca Colby’s quirky story to life in this fabulously fun picture book that’s perfect for children from Scotland and beyond.

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An informative, pop-up book full of surprises, perfect for engaging young nature fans. Explore the tunnels of a termite mound, the inside of a beaver lodge, a beehive on the roof of a skyscraper, and much more. Embark on a journey of discovery around the world to see what other incredible animal homes are waiting to be uncovered as you turn each page to reveal beautiful, intricate pop-up scenes and lift the flaps and pull the tabs to reveal even more. A beautiful gift book that combines captivating illustrations with compelling information and a wonderful companion to What's Above? and What's Below? Miranda Smith has written and edited information books and articles for children and adults on a variety of subjects. Like the children she writes for, she likes to explore and find out about new things. Recently, she has visited Peru’s Macchu Picchu and jumped out of an aeroplane, and is currently deciding how to relate these to her writing and what to do next! Kate McLelland grew up in the North East of England before moving to London to gain a BA Hons in Theatre Design. After completing her degree in London she moved to Edinburgh, where she recently gained an MFA in Illustration with Distinction at Edinburgh College of Art. She received highly commended in the MacMillan Prize and in recent years was nominated for a D&AD Illustration award and a Penguin Design Award.

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Essential Blending Books are 100% matched to the phonic progression of Essential Letters and Sounds. They allow children to practise blending sounds together to make words. Children can use the pictures to check whether they were correct. Essential Letters and Sounds is a systematic synthetic phonics programme validated by the Department for Education. These Essential Blending Books are from Oxford University Press and can be used to support the teaching of Essential Letters and Sounds. Book 3 covers GPCs g, o, c and k. It allows children to apply their phonics learning from Reception, Autumn 1, Week 3 of Essential Letters and Sounds.

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Essential Blending Books are 100% matched to the phonic progression of Essential Letters and Sounds. They allow children to practise blending sounds together to make words. Children can use the pictures to check whether they were correct. Essential Letters and Sounds is a systematic synthetic phonics programme validated by the Department for Education. These Essential Blending Books are from Oxford University Press and can be used to support the teaching of Essential Letters and Sounds. Book 1 covers GPCs s, a, t and p. It allows children to apply their phonics learning from Reception, Autumn 1, Week 1 of Essential Letters and Sounds.

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Find out some strange and interesting facts about bats. Using the world's largest known database of writing for and by children, our experts have defined 300 ambitious words to help children succeed at school. We've combined these with fully-decodable books that help you match your phonics teaching and practice, while inspiring and engaging your young readers. Specially developed to enhance children's vocabulary alongside their decoding skills, these books are perfect for sharing.

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A beautifully illustrated seashore spotter’s guide that both children and adults will love to take to the beach, published in collaboration with the RSPB. Ideal for children aged 5+ _______________ Did you know that jellyfish have no brain, heart or blood? Or that there’s an animal called a sea potato? Come rain or shine there is always something interesting to spot at the seaside! Grab this handy nature guide and head to the beach to explore the wonders of the seashore. Nature Guide Seashore is jam-packed with facts – you'll learn that seaweed is used to make ice cream, and that grey seals can eat 10kg of fish a day (that's about the weight of two bowling balls!). From bright-beaked puffins and sunbathing seals to slippery seaweed and limpets clinging to rocks, there are over 200 different animals, plants and other wildlife to discover in this spotter’s guide. Discover how to be a wildlife detective, what animals you might find when you go rock pooling and tips on how to look after our coastline. Includes easy to look up fact boxes, a checklist to tick off everything you spot and activities such as making sand art. What will you spot? _______________ Full of charming and life-like illustrations by Kate McLelland, RSPB Nature Guide: Seashore is the perfect contemporary spotter’s guide for young wildlife watchers. Published in collaboration with the RSPB, the largest wildlife conservation charity in Europe, this is the fourth book in the RSPB Nature Guide series, following Birds, Wildlife and Minibeasts.

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Whether in your garden, kitchen, bathroom or under a log in the woods, minibeasts are everywhere to be found! So grab this handy nature guide and explore every nook and cranny you can find, there might just be a surprise. Did you know that honey bees have a special stomach for honey? Or that butterflies got their name from butter? From gorgeous orange-tip butterflies to the fierce-looking stag beetle, get ready to find out about over 190 different minibeasts and bugs. There are so many wonderful living things to meet in this children's spotter's guide, published in collaboration with the RSPB, the largest wildlife conservation charity in Europe. You will learn what a dragonfly's lifecycle looks like, which habitat each insect enjoys most and what kind of minibeasts you may be likely to spot each season. This guide covers all grounds when it comes to minibeast-watching. Whether you’re in a city park or on a walk in the woods, don’t ever leave your RSPB Nature Guide: Minibeasts at home! Includes information on how to make your green space bug friendly, activities such as making a wormery and a minibeast checklist so you can tick off everything you spot! With beautiful and life-like illustrations by Kate McLelland throughout, this is the perfect contemporary pocket guide for young wildlife watchers and adult nature enthusiasts alike. This is the third book in the RSPB Nature Guide series, following Birds and Wildlife.

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