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When Horton the Elephant hears a tiny voice calling for help from a speck of dust, he is determined to save his new friend. 'A person's a person, no matter how small..' Horton the elephant sets out to save the inhabitants of a speck of dust, in this classic and hilarious tale about friendship and respect, from the inimitable Dr. Seuss. 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. Horton Hears a Who! belongs to the Yellow Back Books range.
The third adventure in this much-loved classic series is re-published for a new audience. 'There was once ONE Happy Lion who lived in the zoo of a little French town. Then there were TWO Happy Lions, and that's better than one, because two is company. Then ... one day ... there were THREE Happy Lions...' The proud parents are delighted with their new cub. But what profession could he have? How can they help launch him into the world? After trying out a couple of jobs, the grown cub finally chooses his own career and thankfully becomes another happy lion.
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.
The full and complete text of Beatrix Potter's world-famous and universally loved Tale of Peter Rabbit faithfully translated and transcribed page for page into the hieroglyphic script of an Egyptian of the Middle Kingdom and illustrated with all the original colour artwork by the author herself. Based on the official centenary edition published in 2002, the translation combines the familiar face of the original with the British Museum's world-renowned expertise and scholarship.
Join Captain America, Black Widow and their Avengers teammates for an activity-packed book that's full of hours of fun. With 1001 awesome stickers, including foiled stickers AND a giant wall sticker, as well as loads of exciting activities, this book is perfect for any little Super Hero.
Celebrate all things Pixar in this fantastic colouring book, celebrating the wonderful characters of the ever-popular animation studio
The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Mr Greedy liked to eat! In fact Mr Greedy loved to eat! But when he eats the dinner of a real live giant, his greediness might have taken him too far. 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?
Kevin the Mobile Crane is excited when he's asked to work at the Docks with Cranky. But Cranky doesn't think he needs any help, even when he gets into trouble ... This latest Thomas Story Time title publishes alongside four other new titles: Noisy Stafford, The Lost Puff, Gordon Runs Dry and Scruff Gets Clean. A brand new addition to the award-winning series.
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 Poketastic gift box packed with three Pokemon activity books plus a poster and a door hanger! With a book of awesome mazes to explore, a pocket puzzle collection to test your skills and a cool colouring book, this gift box is full of Pokemon fun! This is the perfect gift for Pokemon fans old and new. 'Gotta Catch 'Em All!
Sing along to The Wheels on the Bus with Peppa and her friends! This sturdy story book has real wheels, so is perfect for playtime and storytime. Based on the hit preschool animation Peppa Pig, shown daily on Five's Milkshake and Nick Jnr.
Another spellbinding tale from the Mr Men Magic series. Little Miss Shy is the shyest person that you will ever meet. She has been invited to a Grand Ball, but she is just too shy to go. That is until she meets her Fairy Godmother who gives her a very special pair of shoes. A bold Little Miss storybook that fans of Mr Men and Little Miss will love! 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.
Get your little one ready for bed with Duggee and the Squirrels! This adorable collection contains four mini board books with a bedtime theme. Includes The Tooth Brushing Badge with the popular tooth brushing song! Plus The Calming Down Badge, The Story Badge and The Sleeping Badge. Perfect for reading as part of the bedtime routine with little Hey Duggee fans.
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.
"You mean fruit bats don't need to go to bed now?" It's bedtime, but Bluey doesn't want to go to sleep. She dreams that she's a fruit bat so that she can stay awake ALL NIGHT! Join Bluey on her bedtime dream-time adventure as she flies through the sky. Jam-packed with illustrations of Bluey and her friends, this book is the perfect bedtime read for fans of Bluey. Also available: Bluey: The Beach Bluey: Meet Bluey! Sticker Activity Book Bluey: Little Library Bluey: Fun and Games Colouring Book: Official Colouring Book
Has Mr Mischief met his match in this mischievous Irish elf? Mr Mischief plays tricks on everyone, but one morning when some strange things begin to happen in his house, he wonders who is responsible. Until he meets a Leprechaun, sitting at his kitchen table! Mr Mischief and the Leprechaun decide to join forces in a spot of mischief making. The poor Mr Men and Little Misses are in for some surprises! But who will win in the battle of wits and tricks? Mr Men and Little Miss Celebrations introduce children to all the exciting occasions that people celebrate including birthdays, Christmas, Halloween, Easter, sporting events ... and even a trip to the moon. 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! Little Miss Curious is a very curious person! She wants to know the how? why? and what? of everything. 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?
'I'm the Cat in the Hat ' Let the coolest cat in town introduce you to the fascinating world of nature. Written in rollicking Seussian rhyme and packed with funny pictures, 'The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library' explores the huge variety of life forms, from mammals and minibeasts to fishes and dinosaurs – looking at how animals live, what they eat, how they survive. A wonderful introduction to nature for early readers! LEARN TO READ. READ TO LEARN.
Learn to count with Percy the park keeper and his animal friends in this fun first concept book from highly regarded, award-winning author/illustrator Nick Butterworth. Learning to count is much easier when you do it with friends, and in this book children will find all their favourite characters from Percy's Park! From one to ten, the pages are packed full with beautiful illustrations, also introducing toddlers to the natural world as they go along. Based on the bestselling picture books by Nick Butterworth, including One Snowy Night, this simple and fun first concept book is perfect for nature lovers and the very youngest of Percy's fans! Percy and his animal friends have delighted readers around the world for over thirty years!
Once upon a time there was a beaver who was so busy that he didn't always think things through.After finding himself on the wrong side of a falling tree one day, the beaver begins to see the error of his careless ways. He's eager to put things right, but will his friends and neighbours believe he's truly a changed beaver? Starring a charming cast of characters, Nicholas Odland's humorous contemporary fable highlights the importance of taking care of our wild places and our friendships.Themes: care for the environment, friendship, perseverance
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 |
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