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Meet The Googlies by Jo Lodge! In Frog at the Farm, young children will learn their first farmyard words and noises! Bold, googly eyes and a sliding mechanism bring this adorable frog to life, while little children share the simple story and point at the bold pictures. An ideal book for babies, this title combines brilliant illustrations, a simple story and first words - a perfect introduction to farm animals for your little one! Read more in the series with Lemur Goes Vroom; Touch Your Nose, Koala and Tiger at the Beach.
Saddle up and jump into the wonderful world of horses with the perfect guide for any fan who wants to know everything about horses and ponies. Discover more than 135 horse and pony breeds, from the Holstein to the Shetland, the Swedish Warmblood to the Hackney Pony, and learn about the different colours and markings horses can have. Look at how the equine family has evolved from a small deer-like creature and delve into horse behaviour. Find out how they are used in sports and at work, and even learn about a horse's anatomy. Giving you fast facts for kids at your fingertips, Pocket Eyewitness Horses makes learning about horses even more exciting, with bite-sized chunks of information and vibrant photography bringing the horses and ponies alive on the page. Packed with amazing encyclopedic stats, helpful photographs for each horse and pony entry, and genius gem facts, Pocket Eyewitness Horses will help you get to know your trot from your canter and tell you everything you need to know about horses in this handy pocket-sized guide.
In 1904, the city of Baltimore is almost destroyed by fire. But Goliath, a fire horse assigned to Engine Company 15, leads his team into the blaze and his lifesaving actions put him into the pages of history. Illustrations.
King of the barnyard, Chanticleer struts about all day. When a fox bursts into his domain, dupes him into crowing, and then grabs him in a viselike grip, Chanticleer must do some quick thinking to save himself and his barnyard kingdom.
The buffalo, an American icon once nearly extinct, has made a comeback. This stirring picture book tells the dramatic story, following bison from the Plains Indians to the cowboys, Teddy Roosevelt to the Dust Bowl, and from the brink of extinction to the majestic herds that now roam our national parks. Paired with gorgeous paintings by landscape artist Wendell Minor, Jean Craighead George's engaging text will inspire a new generation to understand and protect nature's delicate balance.
There's never a dull moment on Hazel Tree Farm! Peter is hard at work training sheepdog Blue for the trials at the Ballynoe Fair, while Kate - who wants to be a vet like her mam - has her hands full taking care of her cheeky pet hen, Hettie. But a trespasser is nearby, getting ready to strike. Hettie and Blue can sense it - can they warn the humans in time? The first book in the Hazel Tree Farm series, following the adventures of the Farrelly family, their neighbours, and a host of furry, woolly and feathery friends!
Join Peppa, George and their magical friends for sticker activity fun with over 50 stickers! Peppa and George LOVE mermaids, unicorns, dragons, narwhals and sloths! This super fun sticker activity book is packed with magical creatures and lots of puzzles and activities that will keep Peppa fans busy.
Children have always found a delightful friend in James Herriot.
His award-winning stories for young readers bring the farmyard
world of Herriot's Yorkshire to vibrant life. Featuring a host of
adorable animals and colorful townsfolk, each of the stories is
narrated by the country vet himself, with all of the warmth,
caring, and good humor that have made James Herriot beloved the
world over. Here, in James Herriot's "Treasury for Children," we
find all of his books for children collected in one beautiful
volume. From the springtime frolic of "Oscar, Cat-About-Town" to
the yuletide warmth of "The Christmas Day" Kitten, these
stories--radiantly illustrated by Peter Barrett and Ruth Brown--are
perennial favorites, and this new complete edition will make a
wonderful gift for all readers, great and small.
A charming sound-button storybook for toddlers! Meekoo is going to the farm today and there's just so much to do! Meekoo hears the chugging tractor and feeds the thirsty lamb, then it's off to the field to see the mooing cows. All little readers will love seeing Meekoo's yellow welly get stuck in the mud - and hearing the funny squelchy sound it makes! With five sound-buttons to push, colours to spot and a gentle lesson about resilience. Also available: Meekoo and the Big Red Potty, Meekoo and the Little Nursery, Meekoo and the Bedtime Bunny
Joe, Tom and Pip are excited about spending the Easter holidays at Granny's in Muddlemoor village. They plan to climb trees, eat chocolate and loll around on Granny's sofa. But wait! They've forgotten that Muddlemoor is a HOTSPOT for CRIME... When a sign appears in Mr Draper's cow field, announcing plans for a horrible battery chicken farm, the children are FED UP. They join a protest group to try to stop the farm and save the chickens. But they soon notice that Mr Draper's enemies keep getting sick. Oh no! Is Mr Draper poisoning them? And, if so, is Granny in DANGER?
Take a trip around the poo-niverse, with all the best faecal facts squeezed into one book! The Poo-niverse is your one-stop for excrement information, from poo-eating worm toilets to poisonous poos, from poo particles on toothbrushes to crucial post-poo hand-hygiene tips. Find out about exploding poo in history, where it goes after you flush, which creatures' poos are used to make tea, coffee and cheese, how much of your food is grown using poo - and much, much more. From high-(and low-)interest excrement information, to important guidance on hygiene and good health, this book taps into the brains of readers who love learning while laughing. There's a whole world where science meets sanitation: are you brave enough to dive in? Author Paul Mason and illustrator Fran Bueno bring you an irresistible combination of words and pictures, alongside perfectly poo-filled photos. Great for readers ages 7 to 9 and beyond! Contents of The Poo-niverse: Welcome to the poo-niverse / Poo creation / What's in a poo? / The world's biggest poos / Not a waste / What a waste / Poo snacks / Weaponised poo / Things we do with animal poo / The Guano War / Toilets through time / C leaning up / Hygiene and hand-washing / Into sewers / Space poo / Poo from the past / Tapeworms - poo parasites / A bit about farts / Weird animal poo / How often is often enough? / What your poo says about you / The poo lexicon + Finding out more / Glossary / Index
Discover some of the strangest species in the animal kingdom in this brilliant mini book packed with pictures and bulging with fun facts. Pocket Eyewitness Animals uses bite-sized chunks of information to make learning about animals even more fun. From flamingos to frogs, explore the animal family tree and find out the unique features that make an elephant a mammal, or a shark a fish. Inside you'll find everyday animals you might see in your garden as well as rare and exotic species. For each entry, this handy guide profiles habitat, diet, size, and behaviour, along with cool facts about the most curious creatures. Perfect for school projects and homework assignments as well as for young animal lovers, Pocket Eyewitness Animals will tell you everything you need to know about animals in one pocket-sized book.
Peppa and her family are in Australia, staying with Kylie Kangaroo. When the two families visit the beach to learn how to surf, Daddy Pig and George find their own special way of riding the waves!
A beautiful picture book with rhyming text introducing babies to farm animals and their behaviour. It's time to put on your wellies and head down to the farm where the excitement never stops! Wave at the llama hopping across the grass, join in with the quacking ducks and uncover the many other charming animals that live on the farm, all in this colourful, interactive board book. While little ones marvel at our different farmyard friends, the charming, rhyming text makes this the ideal book for helping toddlers identify names and find their first words. With raised elements on the page for curious fingers to follow and plenty of bright colours and fun patterns to point to, this is the perfect hands-on introduction to farm life that children and adults alike will enjoy! Adventure awaits your little one as they discover: -Five delightfully illustrated page spreads featuring bright colours and eye-catching patterns -Simple, age-appropriate rhyming text perfect for reading aloud -Beautiful die-cut element on the cover and kiss-cut and raised elements on the page -Chunky board book with tough pages, safe for babies to chew on A board book that will engage little ones time and time again, Little Chunkies: Animals on the Farm will make a lovely addition to any little animal-lover's bookshelf. Ideal for 0-3 year olds, the beautiful and simple tactile introduction to favourite farm animals and their behaviours will enthrall early learners, as they are taken on ae taken on an exciting tour of the farm. A recent study suggests that rhyming helps babies and children learn about words, sounds and language formation, as well as making their first reading experience enjoyable. The simple kiss-cut and raised elements that kids can touch and feel are perfect for babies to engage with, therefore capturing their attention and sparking excitement. Young children also learn through their senses, so the addition of tactiles will support their discovery of farmyard friends. Little Chunkies: Animals on the Farm is the perfect first baby board book for early learners with a love of animals big and small, ideal for parents, carers and educators seeking an adorable animal book with simple rhyming text for their little ones. Doubling up as a perfect gift, this awe-inspiring animal storybook is sure to delight. If your little one loves Little Chunkies: Animals on the Farm then why not try Little Chunkies: Animals in the Ocean, to explore stunning sea creatures and more!
"Ponies" is replete with brilliant photographs and catchy content
that will both teach and entertain. Children will be captivated as
they watch a brand new baby foal walk within minutes of being born
then quickly turn into one of the most graceful animals on Earth.
Like all of our level 1 readers written by skilled children's books
authors, this title invites kids to learn more about their favorite
topics in a familiar format that instills success.
The Cow That Went OINK is a giggle-inspiring picture book that also has a gentle message about respecting differences. A cow that oinks and a pig that moos are teased by the other barnyard animals until each teaches the other a new sound. "Pure fun," commented The Horn Book. "A delightfully silly picture book with a not-so-silly message."
You'd better not tickle the pig... because it just might oink if you do! Babies and toddlers won't be able to resist pressing the soft touchy-feely patches to hear the different farm animals in this delightful novelty book. After the pig, cow, sheep and horse have been tickled, they all join in at the end, making their noises along with a hilarious rendition of the Old Macdonald Had a Farm tune. |
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