Hundreds of thousands of children have already learnt to read with the help of Annie Apple, Bouncy Ben and Clever Cat – just three of the friendly characters who form part of the unique phonics system called Letterland. To celebrate Letterlands’ 55 year anniversary, this latest edition of the best-selling Letterland ABC, includes vibrant illustrations and easy-to learn stories that bring a child-friendly logic to learning letter sounds and shapes. The combination of memorable characters and sound educational principles makes Letterland the ideal way to introduce your child to the alphabet or to provide extra phonics practice at home.

An enchanting collection of nursery rhymes illustrated with beautiful vintage artwork by Dorothy M. Wheeler from 1916. Features a foreword by former Children's Laureate Chris Riddell. The perfect gift for any time of year (from Christmas to christenings and birthdays), this sumptuous collection of nursery rhymes is illustrated with stunning watercolour artwork by Dorothy M. Wheeler, Enid Blyton's original illustrator. All the your childhood favourites are here and ready to be passed on to the next generation, along with sheet music at the back for reference. This beautiful hardback has silver sprayed edges and is a must-have for children of any age. The gorgeous vintage artwork decorates nursery favourites including Little Jack Horner, Jack and Jill and Humpty Dumpty and will draw young readers back again and again. "Every child's bookcase needs a book of Classic Nursery Rhymes and this is a beautiful and nostalgic hardback... this has a strong sense of having been handed down from an earlier generation." Publishers Association

This bus-shaped, lift-the-flap board book introduces five key concepts: the alphabet, numbers, colours, shapes, and opposites, making it ideal for preparing young children for school. Each double-page spread introduces a different concept, and has cute and colourful illustrations of animal characters in a preschool setting. The rhyming, alliterative text encourages children to lift the flaps, and what they reveal is part of the learning experience. This is active learning at its most fun, and this book will not only prepare preschool kids for school, but it will reassure them that school is a happy and interesting place to be.

‘n Baie oulike, eenvoudige Afrikaanse rymvertaling! Perfek om kinders te leer lees. Die klein koning woon in 'n mooi paleis, maar het niemand om mee te speel nie. Hy word verlief op Rosie, die dogter van die tuinier. Maar omdat sy nie ‘n kroon dra nie, mag hy nie met haar trou nie. Die klein koning kry 'n goeie oplossing: Hy haal net sy eie kroon af!

Newborns will love snuggling up with Baby Lion! Baby Lion pounces, explores, and takes a cool nap in the shade. Featuring a plush finger puppet that peeks into each lovingly illustrated page, this entry in the bestselling Finger Puppet series offers parents and children a fun, interactive way to play and read as they build a lifelong love of books together.