Playmates and siblings are important figures in a child's life. My Friends explore the fun and responsibilities of these precious relationships.

Some friends are older, some are younger. A friend can be a sister, a playmate, or even a friendly animal. Friends play together, help each other, and make each other laugh. There is so much to do with your friends

Each book in the Talk-About-Books series is illustrated with realistic and comforting photographs. Children from various familial, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds experience friends and pets in their many wonderful incarnations. The simple text and engaging photos invite and encourage discussion between adult and child as they have fun exploring the images together.

Janet and Allan Ahlberg's classic, The Baby's Catalogue - as a sturdy board book! This board book edition of the bestselling picture book The Baby's Catalogue by the iconic British husband and wife picture book team Janet and Allan Ahlberg, creators of Peepo!, is filled with easily recognizable objects - perfect for your baby or toddler! Mums and Dads, breakfasts and bedtimes, pets and toys and prams and swings - and lots and lots of other fascinating things! Allan Ahlberg has published over 100 children's books and with his late wife Janet, created many award-winning children's picture books. The Baby's Catalogue was inspired by their daughter, Jessica. The Ahlbergs' books are nursery bookshelf standards and have been the recipient of worldwide acclaim and awards, including the Kate Greenaway Medal. Look out for these other classics by Allan Ahlberg: Burglar Bill; Cops and Robbers; Each Peach Pear Plum; The One and Only Two Heads; Son of a Gun; The Little Worm Book; Two Wheels Two Heads; Funny Bones; A Pair of Sinners; Happy Families; Peepo!; The Ha Ha Bonk Book; Help Your Child to Read; Ten in a Bed; Please mrs Butler; Daisy Chains; Yum Yum; Playmates; Foldaways; Woof; The Cinderella Show; The Jolly Postman; The Jolly Christmas Postman; The Jolly Pocket Postman; The Clothes Horse and Other Stories; The Mighty Slide; Starting School; Heard it in the Playground; The Bear Nobody Wanted; It was a Dark and Stormy Night; The Giant Baby; Baby Sleeps; Blue Buggy; Doll and Teddy; See the Rabbit; Please Mrs Butler; The Better Brown Stories; The Boyhood of Burglar Bill

Ages birth to 3 years. Many of North America's most beloved regions are artfully celebrated in these board books designed to soothe children before bedtime while instilling an early appreciation for the continent's natural and cultural wonders. Each book stars a multicultural group of people visiting the featured area's attractions, and rhythmic language guides children through the passage of both a single day and the four seasons while saluting the iconic aspects of each place.

Join in the fun of singing and bouncing in this bright and cheerful board book.

The babies are back in this beautifully illustrated, brightly coloured bedtime book for toddlers!

Children are able to communicate by signing before they develop the skills necessary for speech. By teaching simple sign language to children from as young as eight months, we can help them to convey their emotions and their needs. When children begin to talk, having sign language to fall back on provides a comforting safety net. Add to the fun of signing by singing well-known nursery rhymes and songs. Even proficient speakers will long enjoy signing to a favourite song or rhyme. Simple and clear signing instructions allow anyone to join in.

This bright and colourful book is a great way to introduce babies and toddlers to books and first skills.

A very funny story of quick wits and friendship, The Room on the Broom is another smash hit from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. The witch and her cat fly happily over forests, rivers and mountains on their broomstick until a stormy wind blows away the witch's hat, bow and wand. Luckily, they are retrieved by a dog, a bird and a frog, who are all keen for a ride on the broom. It's a case of the more, the merrier, but the broomstick isn't used to such a heavy load and it's not long before . . . SNAP! It breaks in two! And with a greedy dragon looking for a snack, the witch's animal pals better think fast! Ideal for use in the classroom, Room on the Broom Big Book is a very funny story perfect for reading aloud. Children will be captivated by Julia Donaldson's irresistible verse and Axel Scheffler's spectacular illustrations.

A first book about feelings, for very young children. How do you feel? Sometimes you feel happy, sometimes sad. Sometimes you even feel surprised. Supreme artist and Children's Laureate Anthony Browne brings all his understanding and skill to bear in this exploration of emotion for very young children. This book will reassure and help them understand how they feel, using simple words and pictures. Every parent can feel "confident" that this is the perfect book.

The award-winning, best-selling Baby Touch series is back with a sleek and playful design.

In the first few years of life, babies' vision is still developing. They see first of all in black and white, and in bright, high contrast colours such as yellow and red. Designed to develop babies' eyesight, this book of friendly farm animals will stimulate vision from birth. With clearly-defined simple images that even the youngest children will respond to, it provides a fun multi-sensory experience.

Includes black and white patterns throughout to help focus a baby's attention and concentration.

Bestselling illustrator and author Caroline Jayne Church dazzles and shines in the classic lullaby, TWINKLE, TWINKLE, LITTLE STAR.
With an eye-catching foil cover that twinkles even on the darkest nights, Caroline Jayne Church's beloved toddlers and stuffed animals become adorable stargazers in this perfect bedtime rhyme.

A cute series thought for the littlest ones: through this funny board books children will learn a bit more about themselves and the parts of their bodies. The books include flaps to lift, fun texts and a very modern graphic layout. What are the different parts for? How do they move? Cute board books for children to understand how their bodies work. Each book has a game proposal at the end, for children to play with their parents to earn awareness on their bodies

Children are able to communicate by signing before they develop the skills necessary for speech. By teaching simple sign language to children from as young as eight months, we can help them to convey their emotions and their needs. When children begin to talk, having sign language to fall back on provides a comforting safety net. Add to the fun of signing by singing well-known nursery rhymes and songs. Even proficient speakers will long enjoy signing to a favourite song or rhyme. Simple and clear signing instructions allow anyone to join in.

Introduce your baby to cute cuddly animals with touch and feel textures. Tickle and touch the textures together with your baby and help them discover all about Cuddly Animals. Let their little hands roam to find a shaggy-haired pony, a fluffy lion cub and a fuzzy-tailed bushbaby. Twinkly, fluffy and fuzzy textures in a chunky package: perfect for encouraging tiny fingers to explore and tiny minds to develop. Sturdy pages with tactile covers and rounded corners mean these books will last years of reading.

This soft-to-the-touch board book encourages small children to learn and talk about wild animals. Youngsters love looking at pictures of animals, and they will find an entire zoo of them in here - everything from a fearsome crocodile to the cutest panda cub. A huge variety of creatures is shown, from an enormous elephant to a beautiful little butterfly; from tough-looking rhinos to delicate, bright green frogs; from a playful dolphin to a roaring lion; and from the familiar eagle to an exotic spiny lizard. The book's strong, dramatic pictures, and informative and entertaining point-and-say style encourage word skills and recognition. It is specially designed for youngsters and adults to enjoy together, with a wipe-clean cover and sturdy board pages. Visually interesting, enjoyable to use and built to last, this is a wonderful introduction to the worlds of words and wildlife. Experts agree that preschool children respond more immediately to photographs than to illustrations. This book is visually appealing, designed for kids to enjoy and to learn from. Here they will find a tall giraffe and a tiny tropical fish. Some pages are grouped by environment, showing the aquatic penguin and dolphin. Others are linked by type, such as the marsupial koala and kangaroo from Australia. Meanwhile, grown-ups can point to and repeat the simple captions. Explore the diversity of nature with this special padded boardbook.

It's time for bed, but Spot has lots of 'Goodnights' to say before he can settle down to sleep. The latest title in Eric Hill's classic lift-the-flap series follows the fun of Spot's bedtime routine in a way all toddlers will appreciate and enjoy.

A fantastic rhyming book that makes a perfect introduction to the amazing story of Christmas for young children. Young children will love reading,hearing and learning about the story of the first Christmas, which is told in rhyme with simple words so little ones can understand. Each page of the book also uses beautiful illustrations to engage and inspire little minds as they explore the whole story of Jesus' birth. Now in a beautiful paperback edition.

An adorable new buggy edition of this bestselling baby book - with felt flaps and a mirror! Each title in this stylish series has five spreads with friendly characters to find behind colourful felt flaps. In Where's Mr Dog?, you're on the look out for Mrs Cat, Mr Mouse, Mrs Rabbit and Mr Dog himself! Lift the final flap and there's a surprise mirror - always a hit with little ones. With its handy strap and mini format, this cute little buggy book is just perfect for babies and toddlers on the go.

Where are Baby's hands?
Under the bubbles!

Where are baby's eyes?
Under her hat!

Karen Katz's adorable babies play peekaboo in this delightful interactive book. The sturdy format and easy-to-lift flaps are perfect for parents and children to share.

A perfectly simple interactive board book for babies that lets the child take charge of bathtime. Who enjoys having their ears washed? Little Rabbit doesn't like the idea, but it turns out to be not so bad after all. But he does need our help. When the blow-dryer breaks, we must blow his ears dry. Wfffff! Keep blowing! Now wrap him in the towel and bathtime is over. Squeaky clean, Little Rabbit! Joerg Muhle has created another loveable boardbook that invites children to turn on the shower, cover Little Rabbit's eyes, wipe the water off his nose. Fun for everyone: children, parents, and rabbits!

Whether you are surprising a little one on Easter morning, celebrating the spring season, or just sharing a quiet moment together before bed, Night Night, Bunny is the perfect bedtime board book. Kids will love reading the sweet rhyming text and following the bunny on a bedtime adventure. Night Night, Bunny is an ideal read for: Little hands, ages 0-4 Children learning a new bedtime routine Baby showers, birthdays, or anyone who loves bunnies in pajamas Little ones will love reading along before they close their eyes and say "night night" themselves. Author Amy Parker has sold over a million books. Don't miss the other books in this adorable series: Night Night, Farm; Night Night, Train; and Night Night, Zoo.

The perfect baby present and self-purchase for just the right moment in a baby and parent's life.

Introducing Beginning Baby, a new line of novelty board books and gifts from the Chronicle Children's group. Based on over 30 years of distinctive, innovative, bestselling, and award-winning children's publishing, Beginning Baby is the ultimate series for new parents and their children. We've taken our experience as creative professionals, moms, dads, aunts, uncles, siblings, and friends to create a line of books and gifts that we would want to share with the little ones in our lives. Every Beginning Baby book, toy, or game features simple icons to denote which developmental milestones it supports, along with the intended age range. With its distinctive yet accessible art, lovable characters, and educational concepts, Beginning Baby is designed to make growing and learning as easy as playing and dreaming―and will become the must-have gift or self-purchase for every baby's first library. Because a strong beginning sets the groundwork for a bright start!

Smile, Baby!'s playful text introduces babies to their faces and asks them to find their nose, ears, and eyes in the embedded mirror.

• DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE: Every book is conceived and written to address milestones in a baby's life, from fine motor skills to shape recognition and emotional awareness.
• TEACHES PARTS OF THE FACE AND MOTOR CONTROL: Using the embedded mirror, parents and babies can find different parts of the face and touch their noses, pat their cheeks, and blow baby a kiss.
• CUTE CHARACTERS: Evoking Richard Scarry's classic characters but for much younger readers, these adorable characters―from an artistic llama to a musical elephant and gardener octopus―teach toddler concepts while promoting socialization and community.
• BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED FOR DISCERNING EYES: Bright, peppy colors and patterns make this series of books attractive for both babies and adults!
• MORE TITLES COMING: Beginning Baby will launch with 3 titles and publish 2–3 titles per season through 2022.

• Parents of babies and toddlers
• Grandparents
• Uncles and aunts
• Teachers and educators at daycare and early childhood centers
• Anyone looking for the perfect baby shower gift

Horace and Hattie Hedgehog cannot hug, they are just too spiky!

First Stories: The Wind in the Willows is the perfect introduction for young children to Kenneth Grahame's classic tale. Push, pull and slide mechanisms bring the story of Mr. Toad and his high-speed adventure to life. Row down the river with Mole and Ratty, whizz around with Toad in his car and make an incredible escape from prison! This well-loved tale is beautifully imagined for a new generation by children's illustrator Jean Claude. Collect more books in the First Stories series: Alice in Wonderland, Doctor Dolittle, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Jack and the Beanstalk, The Jungle Book, Peter Pan, Pinocchio, Puss in Boots, The Three Little Pigs and The Ugly Duckling.

"Even when you stamp your feet and wrinkle up your nose, I love you from your head to your grumpy little toes."

Celebrate the unconditional love between a parent and child with adorable LEGO® DUPLO® characters from best-loved LEGO DUPLO sets. This playful LEGO DUPLO book uses simple words and pictures to introduce feelings: happy, sad, angry, shy, silly, and sleepy and shows babies, toddlers and preschoolers that their parents love them no matter how they are feeling.

LEGO® DUPLO® I Love You Every Day helps young children to recognise and understand their emotions, and encourages them to develop their language skills by incorporating feelings words into their vocabulary. Before bedtime, playing at home, or on the go, read LEGO® DUPLO® I Love You Every Day with your little one and remind them how much you love them.

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The bestselling Felt Flap series - perfect for babies and toddlers! With five colourful felt flaps to lift, friendly characters and a surprise mirror ending, there's so much to discover in a Felt Flap book! In Where's Mr Fire Engine?, you're on the look out for Mrs Police Car, Mr Ambulance, Mrs Helicopter and Mr Fire Engine. Parents adore these books because they are beautiful but incredibly durable. And children love them because they are just so much fun! Other titles in the series include, Where's Mr Lion?, Where's Mr Duck? and Where's Mrs Car? Felt Flaps Where's Mr Lion? won Sainsbury's Children's Book of the Year 2017 "The felt flaps in this sturdy board board are perfect for little ones to turn and tug, which means you can get even the tiniest tot into books and finding the activity fun. Ingela Arrhenius' illustrations are a real bonus. They are bright and retro and sure to capture your baby's attention. A perfect book to share with very little ones." BookTrust