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Lights, camera, activities! Head behind the scenes in tinseltown and search for Wally at the movies. Starring games, searches, puzzles and over 100 sensational stickers. Wow! Join Wally behind the scenes at the movies! Visit the sound stage to watch a song and dance rehearsal, plan out your own film plots in the writers' room, choose a star-studded cast, then step on to the red carpet for a glitzy, glamorous movie premiere. What a hit! This action-packed book features a blockbuster selection of games, puzzles and things to search and find, plus over 100 fantastic stickers!
Peppa can't wait for her special adventure - she gets to be a zookeeper for the day! Peppa will wear a zookeeper's outfit, feed the guinea pigs and find out what makes the zoo such a magical place. The zookeepers Mr Lion, Mrs Crocodile and Mr Giraffe will make sure that this is a day to remember!
Get ready for some spooky costume fun with Bing and his friends in this brilliant new Halloween picture book! It is Halloween and Bing is dressed up as his favourite dinosaur, super-bitey Biteysaurus, for a special pumpkin party in the park! RAAAAAAR! But is his costume a bit too scary for his little cousin Charlie?
The perfect introduction to Thomas the Tank Engine! James is a bright red engine, and he's very proud of how he looks. He is so busy thinking about his shiny red paint that he soon gets into lots of trouble! 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.
A big board book edition of Eric Carle's classic, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. The Very Hungry Caterpillar has been enchanting generations of toddlers for over forty years. Now you can share this enduring story in a brand new big board book format, perfect for the home, library or nursery classroom. Eric Carle is an internationally bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator of books for very young children. Eric lives in Massachusetts with his wife, Barbara. The Carles opened The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Massachusetts in 2002. Don't miss all the other Very Hungry Caterpillar and Eric Carle books: The Very Hungry Caterpillar; Eric Carle's Very Special Baby Book; Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What do You Hear?; The Very busy Spider; The Very Quiet Cricket; The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse; 1, 2, 3 to the Zoo; Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What do you See?; The Very Hungry Caterpillar Pop-Up Book; Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?; The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Buggy Book; Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?; The Bad-Tempered Ladbybird; The Very Hungry Caterpillar: Little Learning Library; The Very Hungry Caterpillar: Touch and Feel Playbook; My Very First Book of Words; The Very Hungry Caterpillar Book and Toy; Little Cloud; Today is Monday; My Very First Book of Shapes; The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Sound Book; The Very Hungry Caterpillar; From Head to Toe; The Very Hungry Caterpillar Big Board Book; Draw Me a Star; Mister Seahorse; Do You want to be My Friend?; The Tiny Seed
A terrific travel-sized Where’s Wally? activity book, with searches, mazes, puzzles, spot-the-differences and travel games - the ultimate holiday companion. Wally and the gang are heading off on their holidays! Wally wants to clown around, Woof heads off on a safari adventure, Wenda explores the sights, Wizard Whitebeard travels through magical lands and Odlaw sneaks around spying. Includes instructions for travel games to play with your friends and family at the end of each character-led section, plus game cards and an awesome poster! Whether you’re adventuring near or far, this is the ultimate holiday companion.
"London is a very fine place," announced Pooh. When Winnie-the-Pooh ventures to London he's most surprised to encounter a blustery bus, a wobbly bridge and huge lions But the greatest excitement of all is when he stands in front of the gates at Buckingham Palace and a very important lady comes out to meet the crowd ... Featuring the Shard, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and many other famous London landmarks this is a wonderful celebration of a great city as seen through the eyes of the Bear of Very Little Brain. Mark Burgess's illustrations, true to the spirit of the original drawings by E. H. Shepard, perfectly capture this incredibly special meeting. 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.
A supa fun boxed set featuring the first book from each of three bestselling series by author and illustrator Dav Pilkey: Captain Underpants, Dog Man and Cat Kid Comic Club! Dav Pilkey's Hero Collection contains three acclaimed titles: The Adventures of Captain Underpants (full colour) and the graphic novels Dog Man and Cat Kid Comic Club. Whether you're new to the Pilkey Universe or rediscovering your favourites, this boxed set is perfect for you! The critics are raving... "Combines empowerment and empathy with age-appropriate humor and action." - Booklist on Captain Underpants "High-intensity, heartwarming, and, above all, hysterically funny." - Kirkus Reviews on Dog Man (starred review) "Irreverent, laugh-out-loud funny, and... downright moving." - Publishers Weekly on Cat Kid Comic Club (starred review) Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including: empathy kindness persistence and the importance of being true to one's self. Full colour pages throughout.
Enjoy a Disney story every day of the year with this collection of 365 stories featuring all your favourite characters from the world's most famous animation studio
A is for Adventure! Come on an adventure to the wonderful world of Moominvalley, introduced for the first time through the letters of the alphabet. Meet all the most famous and beloved characters from Moominvalley, from brave, adventurous Moomintroll to sparky and mischievous Little My and thoughtful, philosophical Snufkin. Each letter from A to Z is represented by Using Tove Jansson's classic artwork with a bright, bold colour palette and newly-created lettering based on her archive drawings. Alongside the eye-catching artwork is easy-to-read text for little Moomin fans plus quotes from the original Moomin books, perfect for reading aloud. 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. Moomin ABC: An Alphabet Book showcases Moominvalley as you've never seen it before - a gorgeous book to treasure and read over and over again, and the perfect present for any Moomin fan. Moomin fans should also look out for The Moomin 123: An Illustrated Counting Book.
Peppa and her friends have been invited to the Queen's Platinum Jubilee garden party, but when they get there things start going wrong! Can Peppa save the day? This lovely new story will be a royal hit for Peppa fans of all ages, It's a perfect storybook to share at home in celebration of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee!
When Thomas causes Hiro to have an accident, he has to go and find his friend some new parts. But Thomas ends up wheel-deep in trouble himself! 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.
Rabbit was hopping home one day when he heard a loud voice coming from inside his burrow. "I'M THE GIANT JUMPEREE AND I'M SCARY AS CAN BE!" When Rabbit's friends Cat, Bear and Elephant come to help they are each scared away in turn by the mysterious voice. He can squash you like a flea He will sting you like a bee And he's taller than a tree! But who is the Giant Jumperee? Inspired by a traditional African tale, this is a new read-aloud classic from internationally bestselling author Julia Donaldson, beautifully brought to life by award-winning illustrator Helen Oxenbury.
It's all action and excitement in Thomas & Friends: The Runaway Engine Pop-Up! Clear the tracks for the Runaway Engine in this action-packed Thomas book! It's perfect for toddlers and pre-schoolers who love trains and all things Thomas & Friends. With both flaps and a big bold pop-up on the last page, there's plenty to keep children entertained. Thomas likes to go fast, but one day his brakes are jammed, and he can't stop. Oh, no! Can Thomas' Driver help guide him to safety ... or will there be a big CRASH? Young readers will love lifting the flaps to help clear the tracks for Thomas, and seeing the final pop-up surprise! It also acts as a first words book, with labels on key items in each image. Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for 75 years. He ranks alongside other beloved characters such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.
Bluey and Bingo love Easter, and they love arts and crafts! Join in the fun with Bluey and Bingo and use your amazing imagination to get cracking with these egg-cellent Easter activities! The whole family can get crafty together to make a Bob Bilby mask, play dot-to-dot and get colouring. Plus all your favourite Bluey characters will be there to help you along the way. Want more Bluey? Also available: Bluey: Fun and Games Colouring Book Bluey: Meet Bluey! Sticker Activity Book Bluey: Bluey and Friends Sticker Activity Book
Moon and Me, the hit CBeebies series from the creator of In the Night Garden and Teletubbies. It's Christmas time in the Toy House! Christmas is so exciting for Moon Baby, Pepi Nana and their Toy House friends. It's their special time for sharing, playing and being together! Snuggle up with the Moon and Me toys for this cosy Christmas tale. This sturdy board book is the perfect stocking filler for babies and toddlers! Parents and children will love this introduction to the toys in Moon and Me - the pre-school bedtime series for CBeebies that's a hit for families with young children. Stills from the TV show simple, bold text to engage toddlers PRAISE FOR MOON AND ME '...retains the magical vibe of In the Night Garden' - the Guardian 'charming' - Radio Times
Mr Silly has bought a farm. But as you can imagine, he has some very silly ideas about how to run it, like using the farm cat to herd the sheep and the sheepdog to collect the eggs! Who will help to put everything right? The Mr Men and Little Miss Every Day series takes Roger Hargreaves' beloved characters on trips and activities that children will recognise from their own lives. All the Every Day Adventures have a 'Where's Walter' feature with Walter the worm hiding in every story making for a fun and interactive reading experience for children aged two years and up.
can Ella Bella help the Nutcracker to defeat his arch enemy, the wicked Mouse King? Join Ella Bella Ballerina as she twirls into the enchanting world of The Nutcracker ballet with its magical dancing snowflakes, tantalising swirling sweets and, of course, the beautiful Sugar Plum Fairy. James Mayhew's richly detailed storytelling and his exquisite, retro art-style make this book perfect for all would-be prima ballerinas. The final page is devoted to ballet facts, so children can learn about the original ballet The Nutcracker.
A wonderful retelling of the Princess and the Pea with your favourite Mr Men and Little Miss! When poor Little Miss Princess gets caught in a storm and her coach is stuck in the mud, she is very pleased to see the lights of a house in the distance. Unfortunately the house belongs to Mr Snooty, one of the rudest men in the world, and he's not at all convinced that Little Miss Princess is really a princess. Will Little Miss Princess be able to prove that she is indeed a princess? Perhaps the only way to prove it once and for all will be the famous pea under the mattresses. 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.
The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Scaring is what Little Miss Scary does best, and she loves it, too! Watch out Mr Jelly, she's coming to get you! 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?
Another exciting story in the Mr Men Magic series! Mr Bump is always getting scraped or bruised or scratched. He could really do with some armour to to keep him out of trouble. Then he mights a knight who gives him a wonderful idea. 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.
From author and illustrator Tom Percival, creator of the bestselling Big Bright Feelings series: Herman and Henry are back and they are going on holiday in this fabulously funny follow-up to Herman's Letter. With lift-the-flap postcards! Herman and Henry are having a great time camping in the great outdoors. Well, Herman is. Henry seems a little distracted. He must be having fun, though - everyone loves camping, don't they? Join Herman and Henry, best friends forever, on a camping adventure that neither of them will forget - for very different reasons! A fabulously funny story by the creator of Herman's Letter, with lift-the-flap postcards inside.
A perfect gift for new parents, birthday celebrations, and happy occasions of all kinds, this collection of five beloved Beginner Books by Dr. Seuss--"The Cat in the Hat, One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, Green Eggs and Ham, Hop on Pop, "and "Fox in Socks"--will be cherished by young and old alike. Ideal for reading aloud or reading alone, they will "begin "a child on the adventure of a lifetime! |
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