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BIRTHDAY PARTY introduces 20 big-eyed animals from around the world. Their concertina book train is speeding them to a party with 20 pages of food, fun and singalongs to enjoy. Toddlers will love unfolding the chunky pages on their own, while a parent or teacher will find lots of colourful details to point out and comment on every page. AGES: 1 to 3 AUTHOR: Pintachan Spanish artist Pintachan creates lively, whimsical illustrations that are as charming as they are simple and fun. SELLING POINTS: . Encourages toddlers to recognise and name their moods and feelings . Builds word recognition . Improves hand-eye coordination . Helps to instil a love of books and reading . Great gift for toddlers . More than 1.35 metres of fold-out fun

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Discover what HARRY THE WOLF learns about the animals and environment in Europe when he and his family are forced to move to the far north to get away from humans clearing the land to make way for farms, roads and towns. Find out about other types of wild dogs and many of the animals that live in Europe. AGES: 3 plus AUTHOR: Daniela De Luca is a children's book illustrator based in Florence, Italy. Her classic illustration style radiates humour and fun, encouraging young readers to dip in and enjoy. Daniela's books have been translated into more than 20 languages. SELLING POINTS: . A picture book story with background information on how wild animals really live . Deals with themes like the birth of a sibling and environmental issues in a child-friendly way . Gorgeous illustrations to delight pre- and early readers alike . Boosts reading skills . Includes glossary

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How can you tell if a dog is happy? What breed of puppy should you get? Which is the biggest dog? Meet dozens of dogs, from designer pooches and working hounds to wily wolves and playful puppies. Lift the flaps to answer loads of fun questions. Find out about breeds, behaviour and care. AGES: 3 plus AUTHOR: Hannah Porter is a special needs teacher with a focus on children with autism. An animal-lover since childhood, she has a BSc in Biology from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand. Marina Solodkaya is a Ukrainian-based illustrator and textile designer. She illustrates children's books and creates textile designs for children's apparel. Marina is inspired by her daughter, the sea and nature. SELLING POINTS: . Heartwarming illustrations . Chock-full of facts on dog behaviour and how to be a responsible dog owner . Finishes with a “Note for Parents” on the benefits and pitfalls of dog ownership . Boardbook with 60 flaps

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Take a trip to the origins of the Universe. Visit the Sun and the Moon. Fly across galaxies and see stars born and die. Visit Black Holes and find out about the Big Bang. This book gives you all the latest, most up-to-date information on the Universe and space exploration. AGES: 6 plus AUTHOR: Anne McRae has worked in children's reference publishing for 30 years. She has edited and written many books. Studio Muti is a creative studio of illustrators based in Cape Town, South Africa. SELLING POINTS: . Written as though children were taking a trip across the Universe . Includes a free app with videos from NASA, ESA and other international space agencies . Explores the future, from space tourism to colonies on the Moon and Mars and deep space travel . Edited and reviewed by NASA astronomer Dr Stephen Maran

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The mischief and magic of Pinocchio and his riotous friends and foes brought to life in this gorgeous pop-up book. Six stunning pop-up scenes. Pull the tabs for extra fun. AGES: 3 plus AUTHOR: Philip Giordano was born in Italy, to a Filipina mother and Swiss father. After studying at the Brera Academy of Fine Arts in Milan, he earned a Master in Animation in Turin. He works for magazines and publishing houses around the world, illustrating book covers, designing toys, and creating children's books and animations. Philip has won multiple awards, including the International Award for Illustration at the Bologna Book Fair (2010), the Andersen Prize (2017), and Taiwan's best young readers' book of the year in 2021. SELLING POINTS: . Board book with large, dynamic pop-ups with extra tabs to pull

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Filled with more than 1000 adorable illustrations of everyday objects, animals and people, this visual dictionary is designed to build vocabulary and develop early reading and spelling skills. It includes a free app so that readers can use their smartphone or tablet to hear the correct pronunciation of all the words. AGES: 4 plus AUTHOR: Craig Shuttlewood is an award-winning designer, illustrator and artist who regularly exhibits his work in galleries in London and New York. Craig enjoys paint and scribbles and works from a modest garden studio in Brighton where he lives with his partner and daughter. SELLING POINTS: . Builds early reading skills in native speakers . Free audio app with recordings of more than 1,000 words and phrases adds an element of fun . Ideal for children learning English as they can hear how to pronounce the words

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The MONSTER MOOD CHOO CHOO TRAIN introduces and explains 15 common feelings, such as happiness, fear, anger, joy and jealousy. It shows each one in a context toddlers can recognise and understand. AGES: 0 to 3 AUTHOR: Pintachan Spanish artist Pintachan creates lively, whimsical illustrations that are as charming as they are simple and fun. SELLING POINTS: . Encourages toddlers to recognise and name their moods and feelings . Builds word recognition . Improves hand-eye coordination . Helps to instil a love of books and reading . Great gift for toddlers . More than 1.35 metres of fold-out fun

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The story of Classical Music in picture, word and sound, from Hildegard of Bingen to Saariaho. Introduces the greatest composers and lets readers hear their most famous works as they read. Shows the instruments and how they are played and combined to make music. Presents a selection of the most well-known operas, symphonies, ballets and concertos. AGES: 8 plus AUTHOR: Richard Bratby is deputy music critic at The Birmingham Post and writes regularly for Gramophone and The Spectator. He is passionate about communicating the joy of classical music to audiences of all ages. Nik Neves is a Brazilian illustrator and graphic artist whose work is widely published in editorial and advertising. SELLING POINTS: . Compelling text is full of fun facts and snippets of information on the life and times of great musicians . Features an app with 100 short audio clips and 90 minutes of listening time . Listen to the music as you read . Includes a good selection of women composers & musicians . The perfect gift for young music lovers

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Arranged geographically by continent, GREAT CIVILISATIONS introduces 20 exceptional cultures and moments in human history. Find out how modern humans left Africa and when they settled in each continent. Learn about the origins of farming and how it led to the formation of wealthy cities and large empires. Discover amazing civilisations from around the world, from the ancient Egyptians and Greeks, to the earliest African and Australian cultures. AGES: 8 plus AUTHOR: David Owen worked as an editor in children's reference publishing for many years before becoming a freelance author and editor. Giulia Lombardo is a freelance illustrator based in Florence, Italy. She has illustrated non-fiction books on a range of subjects. Dr John Haywood is a fellow of the Royal Historical Society of Great Britain and the author of many books including The New Atlas of World History (Thames & Hudson) and The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Civilisations. SELLING POINTS: . Provides an introduction to 20 ancient civilisations . Packed with information on food, trade, warriors, goddesses, festivals & much more . An eye-catching mix of large scenes showing how people lived and smaller illustrations with details of daily life . Ideal for home & school libraries

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Discover what MATTIE THE POLAR BEAR learns about animals and the environment in the Arctic when she slips off the ice and is swept away by the roaring ocean. See her rescued and carried home by a friendly whale. Read about all the other types of bears in the world and the animals that call the Arctic home. AGES: 3 plus AUTHOR: Daniela De Luca is a children's book illustrator based in Florence, Italy. Her classic illustration style radiates humour and fun, encouraging young readers to dip in and enjoy. Daniela's books have been translated into more than 20 languages. SELLING POINTS: . A picture book story with background information on how wild animals really live . Deals with themes like the birth of a sibling and environmental issues in a child-friendly way . Gorgeous illustrations to delight pre- and early readers alike . Boosts reading skills . Includes glossary

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Piece together the amazing plants and animals in jungles around the world. Read all about them in the jungle book, then sit back and admire the glow-in-the-dark night jungle.

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Discover the weird and wonderful little creatures that make up 85 per cent of all animal life. This book brings you ants that farm fungi, flash-flirting fireflies and metamorphosis, among other astonishing facets of bug behaviour. Find out how bugs pollinate our food crops, clean up our environments and keep pests in check. We couldn't live without them! AGES: 8 plus AUTHOR: Elizabeth Cranford studied ecology and biodiversity at Victoria University in New Zealand. After many years as a researcher, she now works as a freelance editor and author of books and articles on ecology and natural history. She lives by the seaside in Adelaide with her daughter and golden retriever. SELLING POINTS: . Has an app with 50 videos of bugs in their private lives . Superb macrophotography and illustrations show bugs in fantastic detail . Packed with amazing facts . Did you know that there are more bugs on our planet than grains of sand on its beaches? . Ideal for home and school libraries

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With 80 sturdy flaps to lift and more than 200 key words, this handsome book encourages early reading skills as children enjoy hours of fun matching pictures and words and naming things. Clear labels and simple, fun texts challenge pre-readers to think and reason as they search for things, answer questions and explore the world. AGES: 1 to 3 AUTHOR: Steve Mack is a Canadian-based freelance illustrator and design specialist who has worked with Sesame Street, Hallmark, Penguin Publishing, Scholastic and Chronicle Books. He is currently working on new children's books, designing baby toys, greeting cards, magazine publishing and animated shorts for television and online. SELLING POINTS: . Promotes literacy . Builds word recognition . Encourages interaction with a parent or sibling . Improves hand-eye coordination . Brimming with surprises and fun to help instil a love of books and reading

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The beautiful illustrations in this atlas capture the spirit of the animals shown. The videos in the app add a whole extra dimension of knowledge and fun. Licensed from National Geographic and other archives, they show animals as they go about their daily lives. From the introduction: We share our planet with about nine million animal species, from the tiniest creatures too small to see with the naked eye, to huge elephants and whales. So far, scientists have discovered and named less than 15 per cent of these animals and many are dying out before we can even make their acquaintance. In this book we introduce you to more than 500 different animals from every part of the world.

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Find out how children lived in Ancient Rome. Meet Velia the Etruscan girl who lived before the Republic was founded, at the origins of Roman civilisation. Learn about the Vestal Virgins with Claudia as she joins the cult at the age of seven. Discover Roman roads and acqueducts with Tarquinius, the apprentice engineer. Enjoy the thrills and spills of chariot racing, the young charioteer.

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A spectacular re-telling of this classic story in six gorgeous pop-up and novelty scenes. Tumble down the rabbit hole with Alice, accompany her to the Mad Hatter's tea party and see the Cheshire Cat grin. AGES: 3 plus AUTHOR: Philip Giordano was born in Italy, to a Filipina mother and Swiss father. After studying at the Brera Academy of Fine Arts in Milan, he earned a Master in Animation in Turin. He works for magazines and publishing houses around the world, illustrating book covers, designing toys, and creating children's books and animations. Philip has won multiple awards, including the International Award for Illustration at the Bologna Book Fair (2010), the Andersen Prize (2017), and Taiwan's best young readers' book of the year in 2021. SELLING POINTS: . Board book with large, dynamic pop-ups with extra tabs to pull

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A sturdy pop-up carousel book showing the four seasons in large animated scenes. The pop-up pages capture the colours of each season and more than 100 species of plants and animals are shown. There are flaps to lift and brief texts to enjoy. The carousel is held open by a ribbon.

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Hop along with BUSTER THE KANGAROO as he discovers the animals and environment of Australia. When his mother tells him he can't ride in her pouch anymore because she's expecting another baby, Buster runs away. Join him on his epic journey across the outback. Learn all about marsupials and the other unique animals that live in Australia and New Zealand. AGES: 3 plus AUTHOR: Daniela De Luca is a children's book illustrator based in Florence, Italy. Her classic illustration style radiates humour and fun, encouraging young readers to dip in and enjoy. Daniela's books have been translated into more than 20 languages. SELLING POINTS: . A picture book story with background information on how wild animals really live . Deals with themes like the birth of a sibling and environmental issues in a child-friendly way . Gorgeous illustrations to delight pre- and early readers alike . Boosts reading skills . Includes glossary

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Did you know that the human body is probably the most complicated organism in the universe? Here you will find an overview of all of all our major body networks, from the skeleton, muscles and skin to the cardiovascular, nervous and immune systems. You will also discover a huge number of amazing facts about how our bodies work, alongside simple explanations of scientific breakthroughs and the future of medicine. But we also shine a light on the human and social side of physical being, explaining for example that all the people alive today belong to a single species with DNA that is 99.9% the same and that being physically or mentally different is all a part of being human. The Atlas is peppered with unexpected and whacky info such as that the human nose can distinguish a trillion different scents, that laughing is good for your heart because it reduces stress and that no matter how you try you will never be able to lick your elbow!

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Dazzling artwork scenes of sea and ocean environments capture the young reader's imagination. Simple explanations of each marine environment and the animals that live there. The app has 50 video clips with sea animals. When you look at the pages through the app, they move and shimmer. Explains how plastic pollution and global warming are affecting our oceans.

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Clear labels and simple fun texts encourage pre-readers to think and reason as they explore more than 80 vehicles and discover the huge variety of THINGS THAT GO! Selling points Promotes literacy Builds word recognition Improves hand-eye coordination Encourages interaction with a parent or sibling Brimming with surprises and fun to help instill a love of books and reading

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An action-packed overview of the Age of Dinosaurs arranged chronologically from the rise of reptiles in the early Triassic to the catastrophic event that ended dinosaur life at the end of the Cretaceous. The 3D illustrations are so realistic it's like stepping back in time! AUTHOR: Lisa Regan is a children's writer and editor specialising in STEM subjects, including dinosaurs, inventions, space, weather, natural history and more. After many years as in-house editor and managing editor at several UK trade publishers, Lisa turned freelance. She has written and edited a range of children's titles published by Scholastic, Parragon, DK, Ticktock, Carlton, Bloomsbury and many others.

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With 80 sturdy flaps to lift and more than 200 key words, this handsome book encourages early reading skills as children enjoy hours of fun matching pictures and words and naming things. Clear labels and simple, fun texts challenge pre-readers to think and reason as they search for things, answer questions and explore the world. AGES: 1 to 3 AUTHOR: Steve Mack is a Canadian-based freelance illustrator and design specialist who has worked with Sesame Street, Hallmark, Penguin Publishing, Scholastic and Chronicle Books. He is currently working on new children's books, designing baby toys, greeting cards, magazine publishing and animated shorts for television and online. SELLING POINTS: . Promotes literacy . Builds word recognition . Encourages interaction with a parent or sibling . Improves hand-eye coordination . Brimming with surprises and fun to help instil a love of books and reading

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How smart is an octopus? Why do cockatoos dance? Which is the best animal dad? Lift the flaps to enjoy the cute illustrations and fun-filled texts. Discover an animal that never dies and the most dangerous animal for humans. Meet dancing blue-footed boobies and antelopes with inflatable noses! Learn about endangered animals, and how you can help. AGES: 3 plus AUTHOR: Hannah Porter is a special needs teacher with a focus on children with autism. An animal-lover since childhood, she has a BSc in Biology from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand. Marina Solodkaya is a Ukrainian-based illustrator and textile designer. She illustrates children's books and creates textile designs for children's apparel. Marina is inspired by her daughter, the sea and nature. SELLING POINTS: . Packed with facts on animal behaviour and how wild animals live, eat and reproduce . Light-hearted illustrations . Concludes with “Something to Think About” on declining species diversity, climate change and mass extinctions . Boardbook with 60 flaps

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Have you ever wondered how the wheel was invented or who created the first video game? Do you understand how the internet works and why vaccines save lives? Are you aware that fossil fuels not only power cars and planes, but are also used to generate the electricity that powers almost everything else? Do you know about alternative energy sources and how they work? Would you like to know more about robotic surgery, vertical farming or gene therapy? Then this is the book for you!

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Dinosaurs just keep getting more amazing! Scientists discover a new species every week. Meet the new ones and get the latest on your old favourites. See how these hulking creatures ruled every corner of the planet. Find out how they became extinct. AGES: 6 plus AUTHOR: Dora Martin has been fascinated by dinosaurs for as long as she can remember. While earning her doctorate, she studied dinosaur fossils in China. Later fieldwork has taken her to Argentina and the Gobi Desert in Mongolia. Daniel Hamilton is a freelance illustrator based in West Yorkshire. He is fascinated by science and spends his free time tinkering with his home-built quadcopter and other remote-controlled flying machines. SELLING POINTS: . Features dozens of new species, including the Gnathovorax whose 233-million-year-old skull was well enough preserved to run through a CT scanner! . Striking illustrations show large scenes as well as details . Shows more than 150 dinosaurs & other Mesozoic creatures . Includes a large wall poster

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Find out which animals love to wallow in the watering hole and meet the king of the jungle! Swim through a coral reef with tropical fish and learn to recognise dolphins, whales and eels. Help the baby orangutan find her Mum in the Asian jungle. See who is hiding in the farmyard apple tree.

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Find out what LIZZIE THE ELEPHANT learns about the animals and environment in Africa when she skips off into the bush on her own and is soon lost. She is rescued by her grandfather who teaches her about being responsible for your actions and female leadership. Learn all about elephants and other African animals. AGES: 3 plus AUTHOR: Daniela De Luca is a children's book illustrator based in Florence, Italy. Her classic illustration style radiates humour and fun, encouraging young readers to dip in and enjoy. Daniela's books have been translated into more than 20 languages. SELLING POINTS: . A picture book story with background information on how wild animals really live . Deals with themes like the birth of a sibling and environmental issues in a child-friendly way . Gorgeous illustrations to delight pre- and early readers alike . Boosts reading skills . Includes glossary

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Explore our planet, from its tallest mountains, largest forests and widest oceans, to the people and animals that inhabit it. Pinpoint ancient monuments, famous buildings and amazing natural habitats. Learn about sport, food, costume, culture and languages across the globe. Find out about the challenges we face, such as soaring population, climate change and preserving wildlife and the environment for future generations. AGES: 6 plus AUTHOR: David Owen worked as an editor in children's reference publishing for many years before becoming a freelance author and editor. Quino Marin is a fine arts graduate from the University of Seville, Spain. A master of a range of techniques and subject areas, Quino has a special love of maps. He has illustrated books published by Santillana, OUP, Hachette, Houghton Mifflin and Hachette. SELLING POINTS: . Completely up-to-date snapshot of our post-pandemic world . World records and fascinating facts on every page to inform and entertain . Celebrating wildlife, festivals, culture, language, art, technology, economy & sport . Ideal for home & school libraries

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Each beautifully illustrated page introduces children about the same age as readers and shows how kids lived at that time. Learn about the annual flood, food and agriculture with the farmer's children Kia and Woser. Meet the young Pharaoh Kawab and his Great Royal Wife Maia, as you discover what the kings and queens of Egypt did in their daily lives. Help the student scribe Sabu learn to spell and the young musicians Sadek and Ana get their first job.

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Can you read a cat's tail? What should you feed a kitten? Which is the fluffiest cat? This engaging book poses 60 questions to inform and delight a new generation of cat lovers. Find out how old a kitten should be before you adopt it. Learn to decipher cat language. Discover breeds, care, behaviour and lore. Meet 100 gorgeous moggies and aristocats! AGES: 3 plus AUTHOR: Hannah Porter is a special needs teacher with a focus on children with autism. An animal-lover since childhood, she has a BSc in Biology from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand. Marina Solodkaya is a Ukrainian-based illustrator and textile designer. She illustrates children's books and creates textile designs for children's apparel. Marina is inspired by her daughter, the sea and nature. SELLING POINTS: . Heartwarming illustrations . Chock-full of facts on cat behaviour and how to be a responsible cat owner . Finishes with a “Note for Parents” on the benefits and pitfalls of cat ownership . Boardbook with 60 flaps

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Children's atlas for readers aged 6+ Beautifully illustrated with more than 500 images.

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