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A beautifully packaged collection of Tove Jansson's classic Moomin artwork showcased alongside warm, witty and mindful quotes from the original books and characters. Packed full of stunning artwork from the Moomin archive including book covers, illustrations and a detailed map of Moominvalley, this book is a wonderful introduction to the magical world of the Moomins and a must-have for any Moomin fan. Printed on sturdy, high-quality A4 card, each picture can be pulled out and framed, or the book can be read from start to finish to give a history of the Moomins and their unique world. Tove Jansson's art, creative vision and philosophy have led her to become one of the world's most treasured children's authors and illustrators. Born in Helsinki to artist parents, she worked as a celebrated artist, author, and political cartoonist, but she is best known as the creator of the Moomins, the charming and quirky inhabitants of Moominvalley whose lives are filled with adventure, warmth and kindness. Publishing to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the creation of the Moomins, this gorgeous gift book is peppered with inspirational quotes and additional info alongside the artwork, and will appeal to collectors and new fans alike.
This fun new series from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator James Dean introduces young readers to Pete the Cat before he was Pete the Cat...when he was little Pete the Kitty! Pete the Kitty loves so many wonderful things in life—like birthday cake, ice cream, his guitar, and more. But what does this groovy kitty love the most? Find out in this all-new board book!
Get ready for a colouring adventure with Woody, Buzz and the rest of the gang! Bursting with copy colouring, amazing part-coloured pictures to complete, as well as awesome poster pages, this book is full of Toy Story fun.
Colour in over 50 magical, fantastic Harry Potter characters and patterns in this gorgeous new OFFICIAL colouring book! Grab your favourite colouring pencils and crayons! This magical Harry Potter colouring book is not to be missed. It features gorgeous, eye-catching moments from throughout the films in an all-new art style. Colour in fantastical scenes from the magnificent Yule Ball; decorate Luna Lovegood's most iconic (and zany!) outfits and doodle all over Hogwarts castle in this absolutely stunning official colouring book. This is the official Harry Potter colouring book Features characters from the beloved series and moments from the films Perfect for fans new and old!
A playful peek into the homes of dinosaur babies and their parents at
bedtime.
Featuring over 200 stickers! Join Peppa and her family as they visit lots of exciting places in this sticker-filled book. Featuring over 200 stickers, little hands can help Peppa pack her suitcase, choose souvenirs from the souvenir shop and get ready for a day on the beach! With twelve different places to visit, it's the perfect book to keep Peppa fans busy.
This delightful story collection includes four classic Kipper picture books: "Kipper," "Kipper's Toybox," "Kipper's Birthday," and "Kipper's Snowy Day." It is the perfect gift for old and new Kipper fans
An introduction to Black Widow for the youngest superfans-featuring art by legendary artist John Buscema! Launch into action with Natasha Romanoff, the super-spy known as Black Widow. Learn all about her abilities, skills, and friends in this bright and bold board book, with text and art from the classic comics by John Buscema. Vivid colors and three special gatefolds make for a fun-filled read perfect for the youngest kids and long-time Marvel fans alike.
AH-WOOF! It's Halloween at the squirrel club. And something SPOOKY is going on. The squirrels hear ghostly sounds and then they find white footprints! But WHO can it be? Duggee and the Squirrels are on the case! And, they might even earn their Spooky Badge! This adorable spooky board book story is perfect for Hey Duggee fans, featuring all of your favourite characters from the triple BAFTA-winning CBeebies show.
Moomintroll and all his family and friends are back in Return to Moominvalley, based on the stunning award-winning 3D animation. Join the Moomins as they journey to a mysterious island, meet the Hobgoblin and his extraordinary hat, and encounter a magical mural. Meanwhile, Snufkin, Mrs Fillyjonk, Mymble and the others gather in the Moominhouse to wait for the family to come back to Moominvalley . . . Illustrated throughout with gorgeous full-colour art from the acclaimed animation, Return to Moominvalley is the third storybook in the collection, based on episodes from Moominvalley series 2. The eight stories introduce beloved characters including Thingumy & Bob, Toffle, and the Lighthouse Keeper, and retell some of Tove Jansson's most popular Moomin tales including Finn Family Moomintroll, Moominpappa at Sea and the masterfully poignant Moominvalley in November. Bursting with adventure and full of the Moomins' trademark humour, kindness and tolerance, this beautiful collection of stories captures all the wit and whimsy of Tove Jansson's original Moomin stories and is sure to be treasured by Moomin fans old and new.
Join the Mr Men and Little Miss for a day at the Winter Wonderland Christmas Market! Mr Tickle can't wait to visit the Winter Wonderland Christmas Fair. There will be plenty of treats, ice skating and sleigh rides. But most of all Mr Tickle can't wait to visit the crowds and tickle as many people as his arms can reach!
Join Abigail on her new mission to become a secret agent! Abigail Fig is a very curious pig. She's full of questions, which can sometimes be a little annoying. But one day, her observation skills come in handy when she witnesses a pignapping - can she follow the clues to find her friends? Abigail Fig: The Secret Agent Pig is destined to delight fashion-obsessed readers of all ages. Discover all the World of Claris adventures from beloved children's author Megan Hess. From age 3 and up.
1 Moomin, round and white . . . Take a journey through Moominvalley and count the colourful characters along the way! Tove Jansson's classic artwork is sensitively and beautifully adapted along with with beautiful, bold illustrations and newly-created numbers based on her archive drawings. Alongside the eye-catching artwork is easy-to-read text for first Moomin fans, in charming gentle rhyme, plus quotes from the original Moomin stories - perfect for reading aloud. This title is part of Reading, Writing and the Moomins, a global Moomin initiative designed to help spread love and happiness through the joys of reading and writing. The Moomin 123: An Illustrated Counting Book showcases Moominvalley as you've never seen it before - a gorgeous gift book to treasure and read over and over again. Publishing alongside The Moomin ABC: An Illustrated Alphabet Book, this pair of titles are a stunning introduction to Moominvalley - perfect for a special gift purchase or for any Moomin fan.
"Babar and His Family "is a lively adaptation of the classic picture book "Meet Babar and His Family." Join this royal family on a year full of adventures! Whether they're sailing the summer seas, building snow elephants, or enjoying a surprise ice cream treat with Cousin Arthur, these elephants sure know how to have fun!
Join the Mr Men and Little Miss as they go to work at a Vets! Little Miss Brainy and Mr Quiet look after lots of different animals at the Mr. Men and Little Miss Vets. You may have met some pets just like them yourselves, but there are certainly some you won't have! Who will visit the Vets today? This new series features the Mr Men and Little Miss in work environments and is the perfect story range for young children interested in playing and learning about what goes on in the adult world of work.
Peter Rabbit's classic adventure featuring simple text and richly coloured illustrations in an immensely popular format.
The Moominhouse is abuzz with activity as everyone is getting ready for a trip to the beach! But where are Moomin's bucket and spade? And can you spot any delicious treats to pack in the picnic basket? Lift the flaps of this BIG and sturdy board book to help Moomin and his family find everything they need for their special trip. With a different room to explore on every spread, there's so much to discover! Perfect for introducing little ones to the magical world of Moomin - which is fast becoming a family favourite on Sky!
Every year, the town has a Summer Games field day, and George wants to join in on the fun, especially if the prize is a medal! But what is the perfect Summer Games event for a little monkey? When George finds a sport that he loves and is a natural at, he must practice, practice, practice. With some teamwork and cheering on the contestants, George is ready to make this the best Summer Games!
Having your third birthday is a big deal . . . so send more than a card with this terrific book that is suitable to post. Numbear and his pet bird are the main characters who, along with other unique animals and sea creatures, bring these creative, colourful books to life. With 28 pages full of fun facts and quirky information, they help every child to be even more excited about their birthday by getting them reading and involved in this story - discovering everything that is awesome about their new age. Did you know that by their third birthday a child has spent nearly years asleep, or that three is `tres' in Spanish; that an octopus has 3 hearts and the moon had gone around the sun 39 times . . . Each WOW! book comes with a decorated envelope so that this gift could be easily posted and it will stand proudly as a birthday card or stand neatly on a bookshelf to be shared time and time again. This innovative book by post reminds someone that their birthday matters and shows that you care about them. These magical birthday books are a superb gift to read with any child or for them to share with close friends and family. Also available for ages up to 6. Made with paper & love
Develop and practise first handwriting skills with Peppa Pig and friends in this colourful wipe-clean activity book! Children can trace over key handwriting patterns then move on to forming first numerals and letters, including both lowercase and capital letters, before attempting some simple words. Perfect for young readers who are learning from home and are beginning to write, this book will help children to practise pen control and the correct formation of letters, including help for left-handers. Children can wipe the page clean and practise again and again. Includes a free pen! The perfect follow-on title from Practise with Peppa: Wipe-Clean First Letters, which practises initial lower-case letter shapes. For more confident writers, why not also try Practise with Peppa: Wipe-Clean First Words.
George and his friends celebrate Valentine's Day with decorating, baking, card making and some unexpected hilarity along the way! Just how much mischief can a curious little monkey get into when balloons, frosting, and glitter are involved? Fold-out flaps on each scene reveal lively surprises in this humorous celebration of friendship. There are sparkly red foil shines on the cover and throughout the book.
Have fun dressing up, accessorising and learning about the props in the Harry Potter films in this gorgeous book that includes 10 paper characters! Learn all about your favourite Wizarding World characters in this exciting book with amazing paper doll characters! Dolls include: Harry Potter Ron Weasley Hermione Granger Draco Malfoy Luna Lovegood Cho Chang Ginny Weasley and more. You'll be able to dress up and decorate these iconic Harry Potter characters with paper props and accessories as seen in the films. How long is Harry's wand? What about Hermione's? What was the first spell that Ron Weasley successfully cast in the Harry Potter films, and do you know what Luna Lovegood's last word on screen were? All this info - and a whole lot more! - can be found in this awesome activity book.
It's time to snuggle down for a bedtime story with Elmer! In this chunky shaped board book, Elmer helps Baby Elephant find his lost teddy just in time for bed. Everybody needs their own special teddy bear at bedtime... have you got yours? A perfect introduction to the classic Elmer and the Lost Teddy story for the very youngest readers, with an abridged text of the best-loved tale. |
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