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Sky Private Eye and the Case of the Runaway Biscuit - A Fairytale Mystery Starring the Gingerbread Boy (Paperback): Jane Clarke Sky Private Eye and the Case of the Runaway Biscuit - A Fairytale Mystery Starring the Gingerbread Boy (Paperback)
Jane Clarke; Illustrated by Loretta Schauer
R251 R228 Discovery Miles 2 280 Save R23 (9%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
The Pomdig (Hardcover): R.J. Furness The Pomdig (Hardcover)
R.J. Furness; Illustrated by Kathryn Short
R555 Discovery Miles 5 550 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Come Over to my House (Paperback): Dr. Seuss Come Over to my House (Paperback)
Dr. Seuss
R188 R156 Discovery Miles 1 560 Save R32 (17%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

There are brick houses, stick houses, tall houses, thin houses, but the best houses of all are those where your friends live. Young readers will enjoy the bouncing rhythm and catchy rhyme in this delightful look at people's homes throughout the world. This title belongs to the highly acclaimed Beginner Book series developed by Dr. Seuss, in which the essential ingredients of rhyme, rhythm and repetition are combined with zany artwork and off-the-wall humour to create a range of books that will encourage even the most reluctant child to read.

Dr. Seuss's Sleep Book (Paperback): Dr. Seuss Dr. Seuss's Sleep Book (Paperback)
Dr. Seuss 1
R265 R237 Discovery Miles 2 370 Save R28 (11%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

A sleepy tale full of wonderful yawning creatures from the iconic Dr. Seuss, gets a brand new look! This book is the original (and the best) remedy for children who don't want to go to sleep. Sleep thoughts are spreading Throughout the whole land The time for night-brushing of teeth is at hand! The original story designed specifically for putting small children to sleep, Dr. Seuss's Sleep Book is full of wonderful yawning creatures who spread sleep thoughts at bedtime. More fun than counting sheep and more effective than the sandman, this book is the perfect remedy for children who don't want to go to sleep. As part of a major rebrand programme, HarperCollins is relaunching Dr. Seuss's bestselling books, including such perennial favourites as The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham and Fox in Socks. In response to consumer demand, the bright new cover designs incorporate much needed guidance on reading levels, with the standard paperbacks divided into three reading strands - Blue Back Books for parents to share with young children, Green Back Books for budding readers to tackle on their own, and Yellow Back Books for older, more fluent readers to enjoy. Dr. Seuss's Sleep Book belongs to the Yellow Back Books range.

Peppa Pig: Peppa at the Farm - A Lift-the-Flap Book (Board book): Peppa Pig Peppa Pig: Peppa at the Farm - A Lift-the-Flap Book (Board book)
Peppa Pig
R215 R199 Discovery Miles 1 990 Save R16 (7%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Peppa and George are at Mrs Badger's petting farm to visit the animals. But where are they all hiding? Could they be behind the door, in the bush or in the hutch? Lift the flaps to find out!

Featuring a large interactive flap on every spread, join Peppa and George as they find the animals around the farm.

The Baby Cow & Other Children's Poems (Hardcover): Jenna Feitelberg The Baby Cow & Other Children's Poems (Hardcover)
Jenna Feitelberg; Illustrated by Maddy Moore
R720 Discovery Miles 7 200 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Dreamland (Hardcover): R K Dosanjh, Niyah Lalli Dreamland (Hardcover)
R K Dosanjh, Niyah Lalli; Illustrated by Jaslyne Shaw
R577 Discovery Miles 5 770 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
A Visit to Oaklenbrooke Farm (Hardcover): Aleigha C Israel A Visit to Oaklenbrooke Farm (Hardcover)
Aleigha C Israel; Illustrated by Mariposa Aristeo
R659 R595 Discovery Miles 5 950 Save R64 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Mighty Mommies and Their Amazing Jobs - A STEM Career Book for Kids (Hardcover, 2nd ed.): Donald Jacobsen Mighty Mommies and Their Amazing Jobs - A STEM Career Book for Kids (Hardcover, 2nd ed.)
Donald Jacobsen; Illustrated by Graham Evans
R645 Discovery Miles 6 450 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-a-Lot Colour (Paperback): Dav Pilkey Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-a-Lot Colour (Paperback)
Dav Pilkey; Illustrated by Dav Pilkey
R272 Discovery Miles 2 720 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Laugh out loud with Captain Underpants, from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Dog Man! Captain Underpants returns for a twelfth adventure in this #1 New York Times bestselling series. George and Harold, and their doubles, Yesterday George and Yesterday Harold, have a good thing going. Two of them go to school, while the other two hide in the tree house and play video games all day - then they switch! But when their malicious gym teacher, Mr. Meaner, creates a method of mind-control that turns their fellow students into attentive, obedient, perfect children, the future of all humanity will be in their hands! About the series: Captain Underpants is now a feature-length animated film from DreamWorks and a series on NETFLIX The original Captain Underpants books are fully illustrated with black and white comic book drawings The books are now also available in full-colour graphic novels Perfect for all children, but especially those who are struggling to engage with reading Full of fun and laughs (and toilet humour)!

Bluey: Where's Bluey? - A Search-and-Find Book (Paperback): Bluey Bluey: Where's Bluey? - A Search-and-Find Book (Paperback)
Bluey
R237 R208 Discovery Miles 2 080 Save R29 (12%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
The Crayons' Book of Colours (Board book): Drew Daywalt The Crayons' Book of Colours (Board book)
Drew Daywalt; Illustrated by Oliver Jeffers
R194 Discovery Miles 1 940 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Learning colours is fun in this entertaining book from the creators of the #1 New York Times Bestsellers, The Day the Crayons Quit and The Day the Crayons Came Home. It's Duncan's birthday, and the crayons all want to make him a card! With their fun and quirky illustrations of fire engines, dragons, even wheat, the creative crayons each have something special to contribute. But when they come together, they can create a truly spectactular celebration! From the creative minds behind the The Day the Crayons Quit and The Day the Crayons Came Home comes a colourful board book introducing young readers to numbers.

Guess How Much I Love You (Board book): Sam McBratney Guess How Much I Love You (Board book)
Sam McBratney; Illustrated by Anita Jeram 1
R345 R313 Discovery Miles 3 130 Save R32 (9%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Guess How Much I Love You has sold over 50 million copies worldwide! Snuggle up with this brand new Guess How Much I Love You board book and soft toy set. A delightful book and soft toy gift set from the award-winning creators of Guess How Much I Love You - perfect to give to the one you love on any occasion. "I love you right up to the moon - and back." Guess How Much I Love You is the story of Big Nutbrown Hare and Little Nutbrown Hare, and the adorable game they play to express their love for each other. But the hares soon discover that love is not an easy thing to measure! A new generation of little ones can now enjoy this cherished classic complete with an exquisite cuddly hare.

Marvel Avengers Assemble Thor an Origin Story (Hardcover): Parragon Books Ltd Marvel Avengers Assemble Thor an Origin Story (Hardcover)
Parragon Books Ltd
R116 Discovery Miles 1 160 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Learn all about the amazing Thor in this awesome book, Marvel Thor An Origin Story. Find out all about where he came from and how he became an Avenger. Marvel fans of all ages will enjoy discovering the heroic origins of Earth's mightiest heroes with this great padded hardback book.

Thomas & Friends: Percy (Paperback): Rev W. Awdry Thomas & Friends: Percy (Paperback)
Rev W. Awdry 1
R126 Discovery Miles 1 260 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The perfect introduction to Thomas the Tank Engine! Percy is a little engine who loves to be cheeky. He spends all day playing tricks on the other engines, but one day he has to be a very brave engine! Based on the classic tales from the Reverend W. Awdry, with a stunning, modern look. Thomas Engine Adventures is a great way to pass on the tradition of Thomas to early readers. Children aged 2 and up will love meeting classic characters such as Percy, James, Gordon, and Toby down on The Fat Controller's railway. These fun, short stories come with a bonus spot-and-see activity at the end. Perfect for bedtime. Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 75 years. He ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.

Mr Men Little Miss The Royal Party (Paperback): Adam Hargreaves Mr Men Little Miss The Royal Party (Paperback)
Adam Hargreaves
R210 R188 Discovery Miles 1 880 Save R22 (10%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

The popular story about Little Miss Princess and a very special party is now available in a bigger, deluxe edition in honour of The Queen's Platinum Jubilee! Little Miss Helpful is organising a very special party. A street party with Little Miss Princess as the guest of honour, no less! But Little Miss Helpful isn't as good at organising things as her name would suggest and so it isn't long before things start to go wrong especially once Little Miss Naughty gets involved! Packed full with all your favourite Mr Men and Little Miss characters this book is a right royal giggle from start to finish! The Mr Men and Little Miss have been delighting children for generations with their charming and funny antics. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience for children aged two up. Have you met them all?

The Lazy Rabbit - Startling New Grim Modern Fable About Laziness With A Rabbit, A Vole And A Fox. (Hardcover): Wilkie J. Martin The Lazy Rabbit - Startling New Grim Modern Fable About Laziness With A Rabbit, A Vole And A Fox. (Hardcover)
Wilkie J. Martin; Illustrated by Tanja Russita
R527 Discovery Miles 5 270 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Armadillo Tattletale (Hardcover, Reprint ed.): Helen Ketteman Armadillo Tattletale (Hardcover, Reprint ed.)
Helen Ketteman; Illustrated by Keith Graves
R812 Discovery Miles 8 120 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Jack Signs! 2022 - The heart-warming tale of a little boy who is deaf, wears hearing aids and discovers the magic of sign... Jack Signs! 2022 - The heart-warming tale of a little boy who is deaf, wears hearing aids and discovers the magic of sign language - based on a true story! (Hardcover)
Karen Hardwicke; Illustrated by Amanda Walker; Edited by Tanya Saunders
R649 Discovery Miles 6 490 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Gruffalo: A Read and Play Story (Hardcover): Julia Donaldson The Gruffalo: A Read and Play Story (Hardcover)
Julia Donaldson; Illustrated by Axel Scheffler
R275 R249 Discovery Miles 2 490 Save R26 (9%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Take a stroll in the deep dark wood with this amazing interactive gift edition of the bestselling picture book, The Gruffalo, with the full, original story - plus flaps to lift, tabs to pull and a pop-up surprise! Walk further into the deep dark wood and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with a fox, an owl, a snake . . . and a hungry gruffalo! Read the original much-loved classic story and join in the fun by lifting the flaps and sliding the tabs to change the scenes and bring the story to life. This stunning hardback gift edition of the classic story is perfect for little paws and is sure to delight parents and children alike. Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's The Gruffalo is an undisputed modern classic and has become a bestselling phenomenon across the world with over 17.5 million copies sold. This award-winning rhyming story of a mouse and a monster has found its way into the hearts and bedtimes of an entire generation of children and will undoubtedly continue to enchant children for years and years to come.

Winnie-the-Pooh: Pooh Goes Visiting (Hardcover): A.A. Milne Winnie-the-Pooh: Pooh Goes Visiting (Hardcover)
A.A. Milne 1
R206 Discovery Miles 2 060 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

When Rabbit said, 'Honey or condensed milk with your bread?' Pooh was so excited that he said 'Both'. Winnie-the-Pooh always likes a little something to eat, but when he goes to visit Rabbit he finds he can't quite make it out the door. 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: Eeyore Loses a Tail Winnie-the-Pooh and the Wrong Bees 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.

Wee Gallery Touch and Feel: Scales (Board book): Surya Sajnani Wee Gallery Touch and Feel: Scales (Board book)
Surya Sajnani; Surya Sajnani
R231 R207 Discovery Miles 2 070 Save R24 (10%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This interactive board book series features the classic touch-and-feel concept but with a fun, stylish Wee Gallery twist! Each spread features an intriguing textile and a different animal character to spark the curiosity of babies and toddlers. In Wee Gallery: Touch-and-Feel Scales, meet seven incredibly cute animals who all feature super special scales! Little ones will love feeling the different textures and materials, whether it be the bumpy back of a prickly pangolin or the smooth and shiny skin of a slinky snake. Striking illustrations from Wee Gallery plus clever textures will excite the reader and help develop sensory and motor skills, and expand language skills. Bold, high contrast, colourful artwork will keep young children engaged and stimulated for hours on end, while encouraging key recognition and identification skills. Also available in the Wee Gallery Touch-and-Feel series are Tails, Ears and Wings.

Adele Writes An Ad (Paperback): Andrew Boulton Adele Writes An Ad (Paperback)
Andrew Boulton; Designed by Giles Edwards; Illustrated by Andy Stagg
R222 Discovery Miles 2 220 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
I'm Not Sleepy (Board book): Jonathan Allen I'm Not Sleepy (Board book)
Jonathan Allen; Illustrated by Jonathan Allen
R224 R206 Discovery Miles 2 060 Save R18 (8%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Baby Owl has stayed up all night, but he's definitely NOT sleepy. So why do all the other animals in the forest think it's past his bedtime? He's not stretching, after all, he's just exercising his wings. And he's only yawning because he's bored - owls need a lot of excitement, you know. This comic tale of a toddler who isn't quite ready for bed will be a sure-fire hit with children - and parents!

Official CoComelon Sing-Song: Dinosaur Song (Board book): Coco Melon Official CoComelon Sing-Song: Dinosaur Song (Board book)
Coco Melon
R153 Discovery Miles 1 530 Ships in 5 - 7 working days

A super fun sing-along board book from the number 1 kids channel in the world! JJ and his friends are all dressed up and ready to learn about dinosaurs! Stomp and stomp and ROAR! JJ and his friends are at school singing all about Triceratops, T.rex and Pterosaurs! Join in at home naming your favourite dinosaurs. Singing along to The Dinosaur Song is a great way to share a first learning experience with young children.

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