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Is it a baby or a watermelon? A charming board book perfect for any curious toddler welcoming a new sibling What’s growing in Mommy’s tummy? Every month it grows bigger, from the size of a poppy seed to a peach, from avocado to mango to watermelon! Watch Mommy’s tummy grow in this sweet little book, perfect for mothers-to-be and soon-to-be big siblings.

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Uncover five nature stories in a single garden. Watch a bug turn into a ladybird and a honeybee store nectar in her hive as you lift the double-layer lift flaps in 1... 2... 3! With read-aloud rhyming texts and first words to see and say, this book reinforces early language skills.

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Uncover five nature stories in a single rock pool. Watch a prawn cleaning up the floor and a hermit crab change his shell as you lift the double-layer lift flaps in 1... 2... 3! With read-aloud rhyming texts and first words to see and say, this book reinforces early language skills.

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A sweet, fun, and informative picture book about bat echolocation for kids 3-7. Written by a scientist who works with bats in his everyday life!It's time for Fiona the fruit bat to take her very first flight, but she's scared. How will she fly when she can't see in the dark? Mama just says, "listen." But how will listening help her to see? Then she hears a mysterious sound from deep in her cave. To find out what's making that noise—and to finally fly—Fiona will have to unlock a secret hidden inside herself.Written by biologist and bestselling author Dan Riskin, and rooted in the real-life biology of short-tailed fruit bats, this adorable story features: The fascinating science behind echolocation, including backmatter pages with information on fruit bats from the author. A comforting message to help kids scared of the dark: Alongside Fiona, they'll learn there's nothing to be scared of! A celebration of self-confidence and independence: Shows readers the amazing things they can accomplish all on their own. Accompanied by delightful illustrations from Rachel Qiuqi, Fiona the Fruit Bat is a touching tale about overcoming the fear of new experiences and finding the courage to listen to your own voice.

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"This gorgeous board book is a lovely introduction to pond life [and] a great resource for early language skills" - Dr Jess French, The Big Issue Uncover five nature stories in a single pond. Watch a tadpole grow into a frog and a fish escape a kingfisher as you lift the double-layer lift flaps in 1... 2... 3! With read-aloud rhyming texts and first words to see and say, this book reinforces early language skills.

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Uncover five nature stories in a single tree. Watch a squirrel bury an acorn and a woodpecker drum a hole as you lift the double-layer lift flaps in 1... 2... 3! With read-aloud rhyming texts and first words to see and say, this book reinforces early language skills.

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Kids 3 to 6 will be inspired to ask their own big questions after reading about the mysteries that scientists have yet to discover.This celebration of curiosity is an excellent resource for fostering an interest in STEM.Sometimes, it seems as if scientists know everything about the world. They’ve recorded the songs of humpback whales, dug up the bones of dinosaurs, and even tracked the storms of Jupiter. But the young scientist in this charming picture book knows there’s so much more to explore, like the answers to questions such as: Do different trees speak different languages to one another through their tangled rainforest roots? Do faraway suns have planets like ours, with air and oceans and land? How do ideas pop into our heads, and where do our questions come from? What Will I Discover? is an inspiring exploration of curiosity and scientific discovery—and all the great mysteries just waiting for an answer.

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