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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Natural history & pets > Animals
One day, Pann the Panda is relaxing and eating his favorite bamboo
when he hears some exciting news. He has been chosen to represent
his animal kingdom on a visit to Australia to see their zoos. Pann
is leaving the next day, so he must start packing! The other
animals eagerly give him advice on what to pack, such as an
umbrella to shield Pann from sunshine and rain, comfortable shoes,
a beach chair, and more. What else should Pann bring with him?
Can you guess what Christmas gifts Santa has brought for the animals? Pull the tabs to help unwrap the presents! Santa’s been busier than ever and has loaded his sleigh with presents for all the animals. Reveal the perfect gifts he’s brought with a pull-tab on every page – cosy socks for the spider, snug pyjamas for the crocodile, a speedy sled for the penguin and a charming hat for the ladybird! Did he forget anyone? This festive board book includes easy-to-use sliders perfect for little hands to reveal the surprises on every page. Look out for Hector Dexet’s other clever novelty books Who Ate the Little Bug? and Little Seed.
Set over a 24-hour period, meet busy honey bees, transforming
caterpillars, and an army of leafcutter ants in this book about the
coolest insects on Earth. Following the lives of bugs as they fly,
hunt, hide, and scuttle their way through their day. Bug expert Dr.
Jessica L. Ware introduces characters in the style of a nature
documentary, with a sprinkling of simple science explanations
perfect for future zoologists.
Smart Cards are books for smart kids who want to know even more.
Each book, crammed with facts, features and fun, comes with its own
Smart Card - a cool, sculpted CD which will work with nearly all
PCs and Macs to provide tons of extra information, games and
entertainment. Ages 7+.
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The Christmas Pine
(Paperback)
Julia Donaldson; Illustrated by Victoria Sand Y
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A magical picture book for Christmas, written in perfect, heartfelt
rhyme by Julia Donaldson, bestselling creator of Zog and Superworm.
"Magical . . . as well as paying tribute to tradition, the gentle
rhythmic verse and stunning pictures illuminate the two other
things close to Julia's heart: the power of children and song" Good
Housekeeping Deep in a snowy wood stands a little pine tree with a
special destiny: when it grows up, it's going to be the famous
Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square! This is the perfect picture
book to snuggle up with and share at Christmas. Gorgeous,
atmospheric illustrations whisk you from frozen forests to the
sparkling city square in a beautiful, moving story of festivity and
hope. Julia Donaldson's perfect rhyme is a joy to read aloud. This
is a classic to treasure for generations Victoria Sandoy's
exquisite, atmospheric illustrations are full of gorgeous details
to point out and share A paragraph on the final page of the book
explains the true story behind the tree The Christmas Pine is based
on a true story. It celebrates a special tradition that stretches
back over seventy years. Every year, the Mayor of Oslo in Norway
presents the British people with a spectacular Christmas tree. The
tree is a symbol of peace and friendship, and a thank you for the
UK's support during World War II. Each year, the UK Poetry Society
asks a poet to write a poem to welcome the tree. Julia Donaldson
originally wrote The Christmas Pine to celebrate the 2020 Christmas
tree. The poem was performed by London schoolchildren, and
displayed in Trafalgar Square. Julia Donaldson is the author of
many of the best-loved children's books ever written. She has been
awarded a CBE for services to literature, and is the most
celebrated children's writer in Britain today. Many of Julia
Donaldson's beloved picture books have been made into award-winning
animated films which are regularly shown on the BBC at Christmas.
Superworm animation will premiere on BBC Christmas 2021
The World's Most Pointless Animals is a witty, quirky, colourfully
illustrated book featuring fascinating facts about some very silly
animals ... who we find are perhaps not so pointless after all.
From familiar animals like giraffes (who don't have any vocal
cords) through to those that surely should not even exist, such as
the pink fairy armadillo (absurdly huge front claws, super tough
protective shell in baby pink, particularly susceptible to stress),
our planet is full of some pretty weird and wonderful animals. For
example: Koalas spend up to 18 hours a day asleep! Pandas are born
bright pink, deaf and blind. Dumbo octopuses flap their big
fin-like ears to move around. A Narwhal's tusk grows through its
upper lip - ouch! With hilarious text throughout and bright,
contemporary illustrations, this guide to absurdly awesome animals
contains funny labelled diagrams and some excellent made-up Latin
names (n.b. the jellyfish's scientific name is not actually
wibblious wobblious ouchii). Carrying an important message of
celebrating diversity and differences, The World's Most Pointless
Animals inspires a drive to conserve our amazing planet and the
creatures we're lucky enough to share it with. Quirky Creatures is
a series dedicated to seeking out the weird and wonderful denizens
of the natural world and explaining why they are so strange, from
the ridiculous to the truly terrifying. Also available in this
series is The World's Most Ridiculous Animals and The World's Most
Atrocious Animals.
Evolution as you've never seen it before! An incredible pick-your-own-path adventure through the story of life on Earth.
Think of an animal, any animal at all. It could be a shark, a squid, a snail, or even a human like you! Every single animal has a secret history. A death-defying adventure that has happened across millions of years, called evolution.
On every page, you will discover a new animal with its own exciting story to tell. It's up to YOU to make the decisions that will lead to their next evolutionary step. Can you survive to the present-day or will you face extinction along the way? Will you grow a backbone, take to the skies, or dive deeper for your dinner? For the first time ever, the journey is in your hands . . .
This unique book features ferociously funny and brilliantly accessible science from zoologist, author and TV presenter Jules Howard. Meet chimpanzees and chickens, Tyrannosaurus rexes and tigers, with over 50 different animal endings to discover.
The perfect introduction to the awe-inspiring story of life on Earth.
100 PIECE PUZZLE: The huge 100-piece colourful jigsaw puzzle
follows after the hugely successful Who Did This Poo? series. FUN
FOR AGES 4+COLOURFUL DESIGN: This huge floor puzzle is just under
3ft wide when fully made. Kids will love the colourful animal and
poo illustrations as they piece together this jigsaw puzzle.
EDUCATIONAL: Learn as you create the jigsaw puzzle as the booklet
within contains information on all 25 animals and their poo! GIFTS:
Best gifts for little ones - what kid doesn't love poo! Plenty of
fun to be had while identifying animals and their poo. BESTSELLING
SERIES: Poo Bingo and Who Did this Poo? A Matching and Memory Game
There are so many different kinds of poo out there. Did you know
that wombats poo in cubes? And that penguins poo in squirts that
are different colours depending on what they've eaten? Find out all
you ever wanted to know about animal poo while building this
colourful floor puzzle.
With nothing but your instincts and your trusty Survival Spinner,
do you have what it takes to make it out of the jungle alive? Find
out in this latest adventure in the thrilling game-in-a-book
series, Spin to Survive: Deadly Jungle! Grandma Beatriz has given
you an important mission: discover the fabled Lost City of the
Jaguar God so it can be protected and preserved for the future. But
lost and alone in the Amazon Rainforest, survival must be your top
priority. Play your way through the deadly dangers of the Amazon in
a fight for your life, facing off against treacherous river rapids,
prowling jaguars, dastardly treasure-hunters and a whole host of
hazards that dwell deep in the jungle. How does it work? Read the
story and decide what course to take. Place your Survival Spinner
(included with this book!) on the circle, then SPIN TO SURVIVE!
Follow the directions to the next stage of your adventure... or
your grisly demise! The exciting story is accompanied by expert
survival tips and real-life accounts of people who survived in the
wild, against the odds. Learn how to fashion a raft out of balsa
wood, identify which fruits are edible and which are poison,and the
traditional wisdom of the Indigenous peoples of the Amazon. From
bestselling author Emily Hawkins and with spectacular artwork by R.
Fresson, children aged 7+ will love playing through this unique
choose-your-own-adventure book again and again. Filled with
fascinating non-fiction content and with all manner of outcomes
awaiting you, Spin to Survive: Deadly Jungle is both a gorgeous
reference book and an endlessly replayable adventure.
Unearth the secrets of our natural world with The Lore of the Land,
a richly illustrated compendium of folklore and wisdom from the
land, skies and seas. From thundering rivers to shady groves,
flickering marshes to lightless caves, and from snow-capped
mountains to the depths of the ocean, discover the folklore of
Earth's wildest places. Stories and spirits abound in these land-
and seascapes, where traditional wisdom and mysterious magics have
intertwined over centuries. Each of the six chapters covers a
different natural landscape, revealing the worldwide folklore
surrounding Woodlands, Seas & Oceans, Wetlands, Mountains,
Rivers & Streams and Hills & Caves. Beginning with tales
from cultures spanning the globe, each chapter then dives into the
legends of how these places were formed, their place in the human
imagination and their natural and otherworldly denizens. Learn how
the forests hold up the sky in Maori tradition; how in Ireland,
seaweed was once thought to predict the weather; and that the
ancient Greeks believed Mount Etna housed the fiery forge of the
gods. All this and more is accompanied by beautiful artwork based
on real folklore, uncovering the secrets of our natural world as
never before. A treasury of fascinating tales and ancient wisdom,
The Lore of the Land is sure to fire the imaginations of young
nature-lovers, and delight anyone who has ever wondered whether
there is more to our natural world than meets the eye. Also in the
series: The Lore of the Wild: Folklore and Wisdom from Nature
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The Last Bear
(Paperback)
Hannah Gold; Illustrated by Levi Pinfold
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Imagine making friends with a polar bear... The Last Bear is
perfect for readers of 8+, beautifully illustrated throughout by
Levi Pinfold - winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal and illustrator
of Harry Potter 20th anniversary edition covers. WINNER OF THE 2022
BLUE PETER BOOK AWARD WINNER OF THE 2022 WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S
BOOK PRIZE SHORTLISTED FOR CHILDREN'S FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR AT
THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS 2022 SHORTLISTED FOR THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS
2022 "This is an important first novel, important for us, for polar
bears, for the planet. It is deeply moving, beautifully told, quite
unforgettable." Michael Morpurgo. There are no polar bears left on
Bear Island. At least, that's what April's father tells her when
his scientific research takes them to this remote Arctic outpost
for six months. But one endless summer night, April meets one. He
is starving, lonely and a long way from home. Determined to save
him, April begins the most important journey of her life... This
moving story will win the hearts of children the world over and
show them that no one is too young or insignificant to make a
difference. The Last Bear is a celebration of the love between a
child and an animal, a battle cry for our world and an irresistible
adventure with a heart as big as a bear's. 'A dazzling debut . . .
A magical, confidently told story - with beautiful illustrations by
Levi Pinfold . . . I predict a roaring success' The Times
From the Look Closer series, this richly illustrated concertina
book takes you on a journey through the deep dark waters, all the
way down to the seabed, before floating back up to the surface. A
follow-up to The Street Beneath My Feet, The Skies Above My Eyes
and The World Around Me, this visually stunning book ventures to
the very bottom of the sea on a journey of discovery. Through the
waves and into the deep, you'll spot all kinds of weird and
wonderful marine creatures, explore the seabed and discover the
impact humans have had on the underwater world. As you dive below
the surface, past sea otters playing in fields of giant kelp, you
will see sea lions and shoals of mackerel playing in the shallows,
before passing orcas hunting in pods in the deeper water. As well
as animals, discover the technology which is used under the sea,
from scuba breathing apparatus to oil pipelines and deep sea
submarines. As you reach the very bottom of the sea, the 'twilight
zone' where very little light can filter through, you will meet the
mysterious creatures of the deep such as Lanternfish and the
luminous swell shark. This book is part of the Look Closer series,
a set of concertina books which help teach us about the mysteries
which can be found in the world around us.
From the authors behind The Stick Book and many other outdoor
adventure favourites, this interactive one-of-a-kind creative
scrapbook offers children an outlet for creativity inspired by the
wild world. This truly unique book contains prompts for all kinds
of creative activity based around the natural world around us, from
drawing to writing to mixed-media collage. Readers will be
encouraged to draw on their creativity, to express themselves
without fear of being judged, and to make their book really WILD!
They will need scissors, pens, paints, tape, glue and a magnifying
glass, plus lots of wild materials and their wildest creativity, as
this book becomes filled with keepsakes from their own outdoor
adventures. From finding the faces hidden in pictures of trees, to
collecting ingredients for a spell to keep nature safe, to sticking
the feathers back onto a mythical bird, these prompts and
activities will provide hours and hours of entertainment as they
take children on flights of fantasy through the natural world.
Readers can colour outside the lines, do the activities in any
order and go at their own pace. The mixture of art, creative
writing, collecting, games, wildlife-watching and imaginative
prompts will appeal to kids with all kinds of interests, and there
are no rules!
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