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Bonnier Books Ltd Bedtime Book for Bump: the perfect gift for expectant parents
This gorgeously presented keepsake is the perfect gift for expectant parents, enabling mums- and dads-to-be to bond with their unborn baby.By the third trimester your baby's ears are ready to hear! Featuring expert insights, a gentle rhyme to read to bump, beautiful illustrations and pages to personalise.With an introduction by Dr Kimberley Bennett (@the_psychologists_child) about reading to children, even before they are born, expectant parents will learn the importance of sound and rhythm for their child's development in utero. There are pages to personalise, with a letter to be written to baby ahead of their birth and a page to record their name, weight and date of birth, making this book a treasured heirloom to pass on to the child. To the back of the book is a secure envelope where parents can keep scan photos and other treasured items.The rhyming text which follows is a beautiful, lyrical poem which touches on the emotions of pregnancy and the hopes and dreams of life with a new child. Parents are encouraged to read the poem aloud to bump, creating a loving, bonding routine which enables the unborn baby to become familiar with their parents' voice - whether they are the birthing parent, or not. The poem is accompanied by the stunning illustrations of Anneli Bray, featuring parent and baby animals, curled up together.Bedtime Book for Bump is the perfect pregnancy gift for baby showers, Mother's Day, Father's Day... or just because!
£12.99
Templar Publishing Mrs Owls Forest School The Moonlit Campout
A non-fiction picture book series set in a forest school.
£7.99
Templar Publishing Paper World Ocean
Paper World: Ocean uses ingenious paper cuts to reveal the wonders of our planet's oceans, from the microcosm of a rock pool, to the strange creatures living in the very deepest waters. With detailed art by paper-cut artist Gail Armstrong, a fact-packed text, and flaps and die-cuts on every spread, this unique novelty book will appeal to all the family.Fact-checked by Marine Biologist Dr Helen Scales. Also available:Paper World: Planet Earth (published 2019)Paper World: Space (published 2020)Paper World: Human Body (published 2023)Winner of the ASE Reader's Choice Award 2023
£15.29
Templar Publishing Baby on Board Tractor
All-new slider novelty
£7.21
Templar Publishing Sophie la girafe: My First Christmas: A felt-flap book to read with baby
Find favourite toy Sophie and her friends behind the felt flaps in this board book, perfect for baby's first Christmas. Sophie and her friends are hiding. Wherever could they be? Little ones will love lifting the felt flaps to find a friendly animal on every page... and a delightful Christmas surprise at the very end. Large felt flaps are durable and easy-to-lift, engaging baby and aiding the development of fine motor skills. This bold, bright book also features common first words around Christmas time, as well as fun sounds to mimic. Miaow!Sophie la girafe has sold more than 50 million teether toys worldwide, and now the iconic toy from France turns 60. Celebrate with Sophie as she steps into the pages of a brand new series of baby books.Designed for reading together with your baby or toddler, this would make the perfect gift for baby's first Christmas, or for a new arrival.
£7.78
Templar Publishing Sophie la girafe: Sophie goes to Nursery
Get ready to start nursery with the classic Sophie la girafe toy, in this boardbook full of gentle messages and tips. Join Sophie for her first day at nursery in this book specially made for little ones settling into a new day care environment. This short story is perfect for reading aloud together with babies and toddlers, building familiarity and confidence about their days at nursery or with a childminder. Each scene picks out key first words, to help toddlers building their language skills. Textured, trace-the-shape pages will engage curious readers as they turn the pages. For parents and carers, each page features short practical tips to help you and your child, consulted by Early Years expert Lizzie Noble. Sophie la girafe has sold more than 50 million teether toys worldwide, and now the iconic toy from France turns 60. Celebrate with Sophie as she steps into the pages of a brand new series of baby books.Designed for reading together with your baby or toddler, this would also make the perfect birthday or returning to work gift.
£7.78
Templar Publishing I thought I saw a... Panda!
This silly but stylish slider book is sure to give little ones a giggle. They'll love joining in with a game of hide-and-seek as they move the sliders to reveal the panda hiding in every scene. Is it riding the bumper cars? Or hiding behind the balloons? Just push the slider to find out!With beautiful artwork from google doodler Lydia Nichols, all the family will enjoy reading and playing with this fun novelty book.
£7.21
Templar Publishing The Story of Life: Evolution (Extended Edition)
This new extended edition of Story of Life is the perfect gift for those with a love of the natural world. Wander the galleries - open 365 days a year - and discover a collection of curated exhibits on every page, accompanied by informative text. Each chapter features key species from a different geological era with fantastic new artwork from Katie Scott.
£12.99
Templar Publishing A Year in the Wild
Discover the four seasons in spell-binding detail, brought to life in art made entirely from pressed flowers and leaves. Artist Helen Ahpornsiri transforms petals, leaves and seeds into bounding hares, swooping swallows and fluttering butterflies. Turn the page to watch flowers unfold, see birds take flight or peek inside animal homes. Marvel at the magic of each moment and rediscover the wonders of a year in the wild . . .
£9.99
Templar Publishing Sophie la girafe: Sophie Goes to Sleep
Wind down for the night with the classic Sophie la girafe toy, in this boardbook full of gentle messages for bedtime success. Sophie is getting ready to go to bed. Join her in her calming night-time routine for one last book before the lights go out. This short story is perfect for reading aloud with babies and toddlers. Each scene presents first words from around the home, making it the ideal book for little ones just starting to talk, while textured pages will engage even the youngest babies' senses. For parents and carers, each page features short practical tips for bedtime success, consulted by Early Years expert Lizzie Noble.Sophie la girafe has sold more than 50 million teether toys worldwide, and now the iconic toy from France turns 60. Celebrate with Sophie as she steps into the pages of a brand new series of baby books.Designed for reading together with your baby or toddler, this would also make the perfect baby shower or new baby gift.
£7.21
Templar Publishing Sophie la girafe: Early learning lift-the-flap
Join beloved toy Sophie and all her friends for this first lift-the-flap concepts book. Learn about colours, shapes, opposites and numbers in this vibrant board book, perfect for reading with babies and toddlers. Little ones will love lifting the big flaps on every page. Can they see who's hiding in the scenes? Older readers will love to practise their colour and shape recognition, or try their hand at counting. Don't forget to look for the ladybird on every page!Sophie la girafe has sold more than 50 million teether toys worldwide, and now the iconic toy from France turns 60. Celebrate with Sophie as she steps into the pages of a brand new series of baby books.Designed for reading together with your baby or toddler, this would make an ideal gift for any young child.
£7.21
Templar Publishing Pop Inside: Animal Homes
Vibrantly illustrated by Mariana Ruiz Johnson, this enchanting pop-up book takes a peek inside six different animal homes. Little ones will love lifting the flaps and opening the gatefolds to make each scene come to life. With short, accessible text and lots to spot on every page, these playful scenes are just the thing to help very young readers understand animal homes and behaviour.
£15.29
Templar Publishing A Year in the Wild
Take a journey through the seasons in this beautiful book, made entirely from hand-pressed plants.Artist Helen Ahpornsiri transforms petals, leaves and seeds into bounding hares, swooping swallows and fluttering butterflies. Turn the page to watch flowers unfold, see birds take flight or peek inside animal homes. Marvel at the magic of each moment and rediscover the wonders of a year in the wild . . .
£12.99
Templar Publishing Mrs Owl’s Forest School - The Very Big Den: A story to share & activities to try
SHORTLISTED FOR THE TEACH FIRST EARLY YEARS AWARDS 2023: PICTURE BOOK CATEGORYDeep in the woods, beneath the trees, the animals are gathering. It's time for Mrs Owl's Forest School.Join Mouse, Squirrel, Fox and Rabbit for a little forest school adventure. Out in the woods, they can learn about wildlife, try something new, get creative and - of course - make friends! And today they are learning how to build a very big den.This book will have little ones itching to get outdoors and having adventures of their own. Embracing the Forest School focus on play and exploration - and written in consultation with an expert consultant - this series will appeal to readers whether or not they've been to Forest School. Seb Braun (illustrator of Spinderella by Julia Donaldson) creates charming, detailed scenes that perfectly blend together picture book storytelling with non-fiction details. In his spare time, Seb volunteers as a Cubs and Squirrels leader (part of the Scouts movement), and his love and knowledge of the outdoors shines through on every page. Perfect for 3-6 year olds.Also in the series:Mrs Owl's Forest School: The Very Big DenMrs Owl's Forest School: A Treasure Hunt SurpriseMrs Owl's Forest School: The Moonlit CampoutMrs Owl's Forest School: A Wet Day for Wellies
£7.99