Explore the incredible history of Afro hair. The Story of Afro Hair celebrates the fashion and styles of Afro hair over the last 5,000 years. From plaits to the Gibson Girl, cornrows to locks, the hi-top fade to funki dreds, The Story of Afro Hair is the ultimate book of Afro hairstories. Kicking off with an explanation of how Afro hair type grows and why, The Story of Afro Hair then takes us right back to the politics and fashion of Ancient Egypt. Speeding forwards to modern times we experience the Kingdom of Benin, Henry VIII's court, the enslavement of African peoples, the Harlem Renaissance, the beginnings of Rastafarianism, Britain in the 1980s - and much more. With vibrant full colour illustrations by Joelle Avelino. A sparkling gold foil hardback cover - the perfect gift for anyone interested in culture, fashion and history. With profiles of inspirational key figures in the Afro hair beauty industry, such as Sara Spencer Washington, Madam CJ Walker, Viola Desmond, Lincoln Dyke, Dudley Dryden and Anthony Wade. "A brilliant read for Black History Month, [a] thought-provoking, lively & accessible guide for seven plus" - The Guardian

Age range 1+ Steady Sloth's friends have no patience at all. But Sloth shows that taking your time can yield some surprising results! Explore other 'first time feelings' with Steady Sloth and friends...

Interactive for active children Watch as your children interact with Toodles by helping him navigate through an agility course Children will run in place, jump, crawl and more as they help Toodles through the race Written for children with Sensory Processing Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in mind, but any child will enjoy it. Includes an afterword from professional dog trainer Roxanne Dwyer.

Little ones can push, pull and slide the tabs to join in the celebrations in Busy Chinese New Year! Make the Lion and Dragon dance, enjoy a family banquet and watch the spectacular fireworks. Perfect for toddlers who like to play as they read, they will love this bright and colourful board book with lots to spot, a gentle rhyme and wonderful illustrations by Ilaria Falorsi. Discover the seasonal Busy Book titles such as Busy Party, Busy Halloween and Busy Christmas.

A celebration of family tradition and Black hair, in this adorable rhyming board book! Little EJ is so excited to join her mum and grandma for her first ever trip to the hairdressers. She wants to find a style that is just right. But with so many options... how can she choose? Should she try afro puffs with ribbons and bows? Or twisty spirals that tickle her nose? Luckily, Mummy is there to offer reassurance: 'Your hair is curly, like clouds in the sky. It's beautiful no matter which style you try!' With gorgeous artwork and sweet rhyming text, this story is the perfect way to celebrate your beautiful hair. A lovely, reassuring rhyming text to read aloud with your little one Empowers young readers to celebrate the beauty and versatility of their hair Bright, bold and graphic artwork by Elissa Wentt

A laugh-out-loud tale about never wanting to do the BORING things in life! Why brush your teeth when you could go snorkelling with a crocodile? Or ride a tiger! Or fly with an eagle! Small Panda doesn't understand why grown-ups like doing the MOST boring things. Especially when there's always something more exciting to do. Join Small Panda as they discover that the 'exciting' things in life aren't always as important as the little ones. And that grown-ups might not be as boring as they seem... Written and illustrated in Lorna Scobie's wonderfully witty and warm style, perfect for fans of Chris Haughton and Jim Field Children and parents alike will love following Small Panda and her patient parent's antics in this funny, vibrant celebration of the everyday Look out for Lorna's other books: Collecting Cats, Rabbit, Rabbit, Rabbit! and Duck, Duck Dad?

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.

Push, pull and slide the tabs to celebrate the 50th book in the popular Busy Books series with Busy Party! Decorate the house with balloons and bunting, play party games and dance the night away while fireworks fizz and pop! A perfect present for toddlers who may be celebrating a birthday themselves, young children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with a gentle rhyme and wonderful illustrations by Jill Howarth. Busy Party has been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer's Good Toy Guide. Discover more of the Busy Book series with titles such as Busy Baking, Busy Bikes and Busy Zoo!

A brilliant board book from bestselling author-illustrator, Nick Sharratt. Lift the flaps to reveal your favourite octopus! Will it be the Cuckoo Clocktopus, the Scary Shocktopus or maybe even the Party Frocktopus? There's an octopus for everyone in this fantastically colourful sequel to the hugely popular Elephant Wellyphant, shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize. Now in a handy board book edition that's perfect for young children. Collect them all: Elephant Wellyphant, Moo-Cow Kung-Fu Cow and Octopus Socktopus. Reviews for Octopus Socktopus: "My daughter laughs beginning to end" - Chemikalfaire, Toppsta "A genuinely brilliant kids book" - Giles Knight, Goodreads "Hugely popular with the three year old. Bright, interactive, funny." - Deborah, Goodreads "Perfect for sharing" - BookTrust

JoJo and Gran Gran are off to the hairdresser's! Featuring favourite characters from the hit CBeebies show, this book is perfect for sharing with little JoJo & Gran Gran fans. JoJo goes to the hairdresser for the first time ever with Gran Gran, and learns all about how much fun it can be to help out. She even has her hair done, too! About the show JoJo & Gran Gran is the first British-made animated show to feature a black family at its centre. It is based on characters created by Laura Henry Allain, whose own grandmother inspired the character of Gran Gran. Each episode shows a loving relationship a grandmother has with her granddaughter, a celebration of their shared world heritage and wonderful introduction to key preschool first experiences. JoJo adores her grandma, Gran Gran, and they love to spend time together while JoJo's Mummy and Daddy are at work. Gran Gran always has something exciting planned when JoJo comes to visit. Each picture book will retell the story of a well-loved TV episode, followed by a picture glossary and activity spread to encourage readers to take the themes from the book into their everyday lives.

'Sparklers' is a set of information books for pre-school children that will eventually cover all key topic areas of the early years curriculum. The books are designed to support and extend the learning of children aged 3 to 5.

Billy's scared of the dark, so he's trying hard to stay awake ALL night. But then he hears a squeaky little voice and notices some tiny purple footprints. Not only that, SOMETHING has ATTACKED his cheese sandwich. What could it be? Does Billy dare find out? Meet Billy and the Mini Monsters in this laugh-out-loud adventure series for young readers, with colourful illustrations throughout. Perfect for reluctant and newly independent readers growing in confidence, Billy and the Mini Monsters are back in paperback! Look out for awesome new editions of old favourites and exciting new adventures in 2020 and 2021!

Little Tiger Starts School offers a gentle introduction to the experience of starting school for young children. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of starting school. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children reflect on their own experiences. Little Tiger was getting excited about starting school, but then he began to worry. What if he didn't know what to do? What if he didn't make any friends? Luckily, his sister is on hand to help reassure him. The Experiences Matter series of picture books provide a gentle means of discussing experiences, boosting self-esteem and reinforcing good behaviour. Supports the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage, and is also suitable for use with children in KS1 and can be used to discuss values. Suitable for children under 5.

JoJo and Gran Gran are off to find a dinosaur! Featuring favourite characters from the hit CBeebies show, this book is perfect for sharing with little JoJo & Gran Gran fans. JoJo loves to play with her toy dinosaurs in Gran Gran's garden. Today, JoJo and Gran Gran go the museum to find a T Rex skeleton and learn more about dinosaurs, but the museum is very big and they get lost! It's time for a Gran Gran Plan . . . About the show JoJo & Gran Gran is the first British-made animated show to feature a black family at its centre. It is based on characters created by Laura Henry Allain MBE, whose own grandmother inspired the character of Gran Gran. Each episode shows a loving relationship a grandmother has with her granddaughter, a celebration of their shared world heritage and wonderful introduction to key preschool first experiences. JoJo adores her grandma, Gran Gran, and they love to spend time together while JoJo's Mummy and Daddy are at work. Gran Gran always has something exciting planned when JoJo comes to visit. Each picture book will retell the story of a well-loved TV episode, followed by a picture glossary and activity spread to encourage readers to take the themes from the book into their everyday lives.