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The official companion title for Dreamworks' Spirit Untamed movie Team up with Pru, Abigail and Lucky - the PALS - as they go on their biggest adventure yet. Headstrong Lucky Prescott, who is forced to move from her big-city home to a small frontier town, where she's a complete fish out of water. But her life is changed forever when she makes new friends and forms an inseparable bond with a wild mustang named Spirit. When Spirit's herd is captured by rustlers, the girls and their horses must undertake the adventure of a lifetime to save them. The perfect book for fans of horses and ponies.
Peppa is visiting Dr Polar Bear for her health check and to get a vaccination. Vaccinations protect us and those around us. Dr Polar Bear will measure Peppa's height, listen to her heart and look in her ears. At the end of the health check Peppa will get a lovely sticker - but who else will get one, too?
Fred the dinosaur spends all his time cooped up indoors, playing computer games. Can his friends drag him away from his screen and persuade him that there's just as much fun to be had outside? This addition to the Dinosaur Tales series helps children to learn the benefits of interacting with others outdoors.
Join Belle, Cinderella, Moana and the rest of the Disney Princesses in this wonderful sticker book, bursting with fun!
Duck just wants to play with his best friend Bear… the final story in the hilarious Duck and Bear series from an award-winning team! Duck wants to play in the snow. But Bear thinks it’s waaaaay too cold. Who will Duck hike in the snow with? Will Bear ever come outside?! And will these two neighbours EVER get along? A fun-filled, laugh-out-loud adventure about friendship and family, from the bestselling author Jory John and award-winning illustrator Benji Davies, perfect for boys and girls aged three and up – and everyone who sometimes needs a friend…
Come on an unexpected journey with a fearless blue penguin in the most captivating picture book debut of the year! Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. Meet Penguin Blue, in this Waterstones Children's Book Prize winning tale! It's a windy day, and he has a brand new kite - but where's he going on this maiden flight? Penguin Blue and his friends go on a gloriously illustrated adventure full of good ideas, homesickness and the perils of kites, from the sparkling new talent Rob Biddulph.
Relive the magic of Cicely Mary Barker's Flower Fairies of the Winter with this beautiful new edition - the perfect gift. Since the publication of Cicely Mary Barker's first book in 1923, the Flower Fairies have been ethereal companions to readers around the world. Her charming poetry and delicate illustrations have sparked the imaginations of children for over ninety years and continue to inspire a lifelong love for fairies and all things magical.
Based on the original stories by Michael Bond, a funny, festive Paddington adventure with real mail to open and enjoy! This funny interactive picture book follows Paddington as he does his best to help the Brown family get ready for a very special Christmas. Open the five envelopes inside and find an Advent calendar, Paddington's home-made Christmas card to Aunt Lucy, a bear-shaped Christmas tree decoration . . . and more!
Earn your Super Squirrel Badge with Duggee! Betty is reading a superhero comic. The Squirrels decide that they want to be superheroes, too. Will they be able to use their super powers to help Little Duck find her mummy? This super picture book is the perfect gift for sharing with little Duggee fans.
Sixteen-year-old illustrator Lottie Henwood brings to life the story of Monty the dog and his loving family who all live at Frog Hollow. Monty has an endless appetite and his nose is quick to pop up over the table edge to snaffle the latest treat, with breakfast, lunch and supper being his favourite times of the day. Monty's Many Meals is the colourful story of cheeky Monty and his family, who learn that love can be shown in many ways.
Discover everything you've ever wondered about your favourite LEGO® Disney Princess™ in this super-cute starter guide Why does Moana sail away from her island? Who does she find hiding on her boat? How does Moana help to save Motunui? Find out the answers to all of your questions as you get to know this adventurous princess. Featuring a simple Q&A format, fun facts, and showcasing beautiful LEGO sets, mini-dolls, and accessories, DK's LEGO Disney Princess Meet Moana is a charming introduction to LEGO Moana. With a bright and playful design and cheerful, inviting text, DK's guide encourages young readers to explore the Princess' amazing world from her incredible adventures on the ocean and on land. A perfect entry level guide for young fans, which can be built into a cherished collection.
Round the corner, not far away, Bing is going to the seaside today! Bing, Pando, Flop and Padget are going on a bus to the beach and they can't wait to go, go, go, go, GO! "Seaside, seaside, YAY!" But will their fun day out go as planned? Find out in this wonderful new picture book based on the award-winning CBeebies preschool show, Bing!
Learn to draw your favourite frights with bestselling and award-winning author-illustrator Rob Biddulph! Filled with creepy crafts, spooky step-by-step drawing instructions, petrifying puzzles and much more, get into the Halloween spirit with this frighteningly good art activity book, perfect for all the family! This Halloween, pick up your pencils and join thousands of children around the world and #DrawWithRob - packed with ghoulishly great games, blood-curdlingly brilliant activities and Halloween happiness for you to draw and enjoy this season! Rob Biddulph is the genius behind the phenomenal, viral sensation that is DRAW WITH ROB and the accompanying activity books. The first DRAW WITH ROB activity book went to Number One in the charts and was named 'Book of the Year' at the 2020 Sainsbury's Children's Book Awards! Since then, Rob has continued to bring joy to families everywhere with his easy-to-follow drawing instructions and warm-hearted humour. And now every family can share this creepily creative new art activity book DRAW WITG ROB AT HALLOWEEN - a perfect present filled with art activities, chilling chums and the friendliest frights out there! *WITH PERFORATED PAGES SO YOU CAN EASILY TEAR OUT AND DISPLAY YOUR ART!* Rob's original hit videos are also available at www.robbiddulph.com, and on Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.
Meet Dinosaur Munch, a Diplodocus with a giant appetite, in this brilliant rhyming story, part of the collectable The World of Dinosaur Roar! series, in association with the Natural History Museum. Dinosaur Munch is always hungry – he wants more and more and more – but will his huge appetite get him into trouble? With a fantastic rhyming text written by series creator, Peter Curtis, and award-winning author, Jeanne Willis, Dinosaur Munch! The Diplodocus is perfect for preschool children. Inspired by the classic picture book, Dinosaur Roar! by Paul Stickland and Henrietta Stickland, this colourful series introduces a cast of authentic dinosaur characters to very young children and is approved by Dr Paul Barrett of the Department of Earth Sciences at the Natural History Museum in London. Each book also contains a pronunciation guide as well as a spread of simple dinosaur facts, making this the perfect gift for young dinosaur fans! Discover more stories featuring these fun dinosaur characters: Dinosaur Roar! The Tyrannosaurus rex, Dinosaur Stomp! The Triceratops, Dinosaur Snap! The Spinosaurus, Dinosaur Flap! The Oviraptor . . . and more!
Another spellbinding tale in the Mr Men Magic series! When Little Miss Naughty steals the Good Fairy's wand she plans to work some real mischief upon the other Mr Men. But however hard she tries, things keeping turning out for the best. Has Little Miss Naughty finally met her match? The Mr Men and Little Miss Magic series takes kids on a series of sparkling adventures where they meet some extraordinary characters including a dragon, an ogre, a mermaid, a princess, a fairy, pirates and many others. These colourful adventures will delight children of two years and upwards. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience.
Dad wants to show Spot the baby animals, but it looks as though they're hiding! Will Spot and Dad be able to find them? Toddlers will love discovering different farm animals in this classic picture book. With fun flaps to train fine motor skills and an adventure to encourage curiosity and exploration, this is great for early learning and play. If you loved this, try these titles for more original lift-the-flap fun: Where's Spot? Spot Goes to School Spot Goes on Holiday
With a cast of wonderful sea creatures, including a magical mermaid, and plenty of seaside fun, What the Ladybird Heard at the Seaside is a brilliant rhyming adventure from the stellar picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks. The clever little ladybird is off on a trip to the seaside, but those two bad men, Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len, are also back and they're up to their wicked ways again. This time they're planning to steal the mermaid's long, luscious hair and sell it to a famous star . . . luckily, the crime-busting ladybird has another cunning plan to stop the thieves! This paperback and CD edition with features a fabulous reading of the story.
A brilliant new picture book about making new friends based on the award-winning preschool show, Bing! Sula's little cousin, Nicky, has come to play. Sula thinks Nicky is adorable but Bing has never met him before and is not so sure! Will Bing and Nicky become friends? This vibrant new picture book shows how meeting new people and making new friends can be far from straightforward, particularly for preschoolers.
One morning, Frog wakes up knowing that something had gone wrong with the world. Everything is completely white, and it is very cold outside. Much too cold for Frog to take part in any of the fun that his friends are having with the ice and snow. It's even too cold for him to enjoy a snowball fight After all, he is just a bare frog - he has neither fur nor feathers... Eventually the other animals band together to equip Frog with warm clothing and extra firewood. But nothing will really cheer Frog up as much as the arrival of the Spring
Where has Peter Rabbit gone? Play a fun game of hide and seek with much-loved characters from the world of Beatrix Potter as you look for naughty Peter! Is that Peter by the blackberry bush? Is he hiding in the lettuce patch? Lift the flap and see! With easy-to-lift flaps, gentle rhyming text and charming illustrations, this Peter Rabbit story is fun to share with little ones at bedtime or anytime. The perfect introduction to Beatrix Potter for very young readers.
George loves space. Peppa wants to see the stars. What will they see when they look into the telescope? Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird's best-selling reading series. For over thirty-five years it has helped young children who are learning to read develop and improve their reading skills. Each Read it yourself book is very carefully written to include many key, high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read, as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced and practised throughout. Simple sentences and frequently repeated words help to build the confidence of beginner readers and the different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent, fluent reading. There are more than one hundred titles in the Read it yourself series, ranging from classic fairy tales and traditional world stories to favourite children's brands such as Peppa Pig, Kung Fu Panda and Peter Rabbit. A range of first reference titles complete the series, with information books about favourite subjects that even the most reluctant readers will enjoy. Each book has been carefully checked by educational consultants and can be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. Further content includes comprehension questions or puzzles, helpful notes for parents, carers and teachers, and book band information for use in schools. Peppa Pig: Stars is a Level 1 Read it yourself book, suitable for very early readers who are ready to take their first steps in reading real stories. Each simple story uses a small number of frequently repeated words.
Little Lion is a fact-filled picture book story based on the everyday adventures of a Lion Cub and their WILD family. Learn what different members of the lion family get up to, and how the fun and games of a little lion help them develop the vital survival skills they will need to use later on in life. This charming celebration of Lions will show children just how extraordinary these animals are and is a reminder that it is up to us to care for our planet and its creatures. This adorable story is followed by a fun factivity section packed with craft projects, case studies and a quiz section at the back of the book, so you can put everything you have learnt about Little Lion and their family to the test. In the Really Wild Families series, based on the everyday adventures of wild animals, discover what the littlest members of the family get up to! Through their eyes we will explore the habitats, family dynamics and how they play, grow and survive as a family.
"Well either a tail is there or it isn't there. You can't make a mistake about it, and yours isn't there!" The perfect introduction to Winnie-the-Pooh! Eeyore's tail has gone missing and Pooh promises to find it in this charming story by A.A.Milne. This beautiful little storybook is a great way to introduce young readers to the characters in the Hundred Acre Wood. This is guaranteed to be a bedtime favourite for children aged 5 and up. This book is all the more special due to E.H.Shepard's decorations, which are shown in full, glorious colour. They are truly iconic and contributed to him being known as 'the man who drew Pooh'. Look out for the other titles in the collection: Winnie-the-Pooh and the Wrong Bees Winnie-the-Pooh: Pooh Goes Visiting Winnie-the-Pooh: Piglet Meets a Heffalump Winnie-the-Pooh: Piglet Does a Very Grand Thing Winnie-the-Pooh: Eeyore Has a Birthday Winnie-the-Pooh: A House is Built for Eeyore Winnie-the-Pooh: Pooh Invents A New Game The nation's favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children for over 95 years. Milne's classic children's stories - featuring Piglet, Eeyore, Christopher Robin and, of course, Pooh himself - are gently humorous while teaching lessons about friendship and kindness. Pooh ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage. Whether you're 5 or 55, Pooh is the bear for all ages.
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