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With flaps, tabs and sliders, I Can Be Patient helps young children to understand why they have to wait and how they can develop their ability to be patient. With delightful illustrations from Marie Paruit on every page, this is the perfect book for parents and carers to share with young children who are just starting to recognize their feelings and to develop their emotional intelligence. Explanations, hints and tips from Early Years expert Dr Janet Rose will provide parents with all the extra guidance they need. The Little Big Feelings series has been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer’s Good Play Guide. Learn more about sharing emotions in the Little Big Feelings series: I Like to be Kind, Sometimes I am Worried, Sometimes I am Angry, When I am Happy and I Can Say Sorry.
Young babies will love snuggling up with this soft, padded cloth book!
Illustrated by Lemon Ribbon Studio
Have you ever been to the hospital? This brilliant activity and sticker book is the perfect way to introduce little ones who may be visiting the hospital for the first time. Meet the doctors, nurses, midwives and paramedics, find out which special tools they use to help people when they don't feel well, buy some lovely flowers at the gift shop and help the pharmacist fill the shelves with lots of medicines. Hospitals don't have to be scary after all - they can be lots of fun! An exciting surprise awaits at the end . meet all the newborn babies and match their tiny hats! With over 300 stickers and packed with fun activities, including pick and choose, spot the difference, match the pairs, write a diary, mazes and even play Connect 4, this activity and sticker book is ideal for visiting hospitals.
Another laugh-out-loud monster adventure in the Billy and the Mini Monsters chapter book series, perfect for newly independent readers aged 6+ and fans of Claude and Horrid Henry. Billy's moving house! But the Mini Monsters have got lost on the way. How will Billy ever find them again? And to add to the confusion, it turns out there's a NEW monster on the scene... Packed with colour illustrations, comic strips, maps and speech bubbles, with an action-packed plot, to appeal to even the most reluctant reader. Collect all the books in the Billy and the Mini Monsters series! 1. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters in the Dark 2. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters go to School 3. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters go Swimming 4. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters on a Plane 5. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters go to a Party 6. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters Move House 7. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters on a School Trip 8. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters at the Seaside 9. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters at Halloween 10. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters Go Camping 11. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Go Green 12. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters at Christmas
ONE enormous crocodile, TWO little mice, THREE mischievous monkeys . . . With a little help from Roald Dahl and some of his most famous characters your can learn all about: Whizzpopping numbers Splendiferous colours Glorumptious opposites Phizz-whizzing creatures A delightful treat for curious little hands, this little library is perfect for introducing titchy toddlers to new concepts, and to the imaginative world of Roald Dahl.
There's lots to see in Busy Shopping! Children will have fun pulling and turning the tabs as they read the rhyming story. Fill the trolley to the top, whizz down the aisles, then pay at the checkout – and keep a lookout for the missing teddy bear! Children will love playing with this bright and colourful reissued board book with wonderful illustrations by Mélanie Combes. Discover more of the Busy Book series: Busy Beach, Busy Farm, Busy Town, Busy Hairdresser, Busy Bookshop, Busy Park, Busy Café, Busy Vet, Busy Nursery and Busy Zoo.
Is that a flamingo munching on a banana? What about that hippo flipping pancakes? And why is that llama dressed as a lemon? There's even a shark slurping a fruit smoothie. All the animals are eating their favourite foods in their own hilarious way. So whatever you're eating today ... tell us how it should be done? We Eat Bananas invites children to choose their favourite foods and how they like to eat them across 12 spreads, packed with animals eating bananas, soup, sandwiches, sausages, ice cream, vegetables, spaghetti and more. With interactive speech bubbles and hilarious shout outs. Gobble up this book! For any parent who has ever struggled to get their kids to eat up, this hilarious book is for YOU! No more fussy eating.
Lulu is the perfect character to introduce preschoolers to first experiences. Join her as she spends a fun day at the zoo and meets a whole host of noisy animals. With an accessible tone, warm and reassuring text and interactive flaps to lift on every page, Lulu at the Zoo is the perfect introduction to exciting visits out and about. Popular, trusted and reassuring, the Lulu picture, novelty and board books make the perfect companion for inquisitive little minds.
Rosie Rabbit is shy and scared of many things. So when she and her family come across Miss Molly's School of Confidence, Miss Molly welcomes her in. Here Rosie learns how to build her confidence, make friends and even teach Papa Rabbit a thing or two about overcoming your fears. A perfect way to start conversations with children about resilience and confidence issues, with humour, a gentle story, and a cast of lively animal characters.
The Big Steps series is designed to help young children deal with new experiences in their lives. In We're Going to the Doctor, Billy and Nell go for a check-up and have an injection. This novelty book with a sweet story has fun flaps to lift and mechanisms to move as well as practical tips for parents and carers on each page, endorsed by leading Early Years Consultant, Dr Amanda Gummer. With delightful illustrations by Marion Cocklico, We're Going to the Doctor is the perfect book for sharing and reassuring little people. For more toddler tips, read We're Having A Baby, I'm Not Sleepy, No More Nappies, I'm Starting Nursery and Can You Say Please?
Sing! We sing in the bath! The birds sing! We sing when we are bored. We all sing together happily. This small book is illustrated in lovely colours and explores singing, and how we can sing to learn and have fun. The First Steps series has 12 books. Each book is engagingly illustrated and explores pre-school early-learning topics.
Flaps, facts and an exciting range of outfits will inspire kids to get dressed for the day. From sports kit and superhero costumes to coats and wellies, this delightful book makes getting dressed fun.
JoJo and Gran Gran are having a sleepover! JoJo notices that the moon is a funny shape, so Gran Gran explains why. Featuring favourite characters from the hit CBeebies show, this book is perfect for sharing with little JoJo & Gran Gran fans. 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.
Potty training for kids takes patience and practice, and this charming, straightforward book helps pave the way. With "Diapers Are Not Forever / Los panales no son para siempre," young children learn how to use the potty and why it's time to do so, while gaining the courage and confidence to face this important milestone in their lives. When little ones learn to do what the big kids do (go, wipe, flush, wash their hands), they won't need a diaper anymore--they'll have underwear under there The book includes tips for parents and caregivers from a children's health specialist.
An introduction to standing up to racism for young children and their families, with flaps to lift It's never too early to teach children to be antiracist, and this lift-the-flap book is a great toolkit for young children and their families alike. It is all about recognising and celebrating the differences that make people who they are, and explains in age-appropriate language what racism is and how to help stand up to it. Find Out About: Racism helps curious preschoolers understand how other children live and the different challenges everyone faces, which is key for developing empathy. With flaps to lift, this is an excellent, interactive book for children and their parents and carers to share together. A free parent guide to talking about racism with young children is available to download separately. Also available: Feelings, Kindness, Saving Our Planet, Families, Making Friends
The Big Steps series is designed to help little ones (and their parents
or carers) with new everyday experiences. In We Can Get Dressed, Millie
and Mo get ready for a day out. This novelty book with a sweet story
has fun flaps to lift and mechanisms to move, as well as practical tips
for parents and carers on each page, endorsed by leading Early Years
Consultant, Dr. Amanda Gummer.
'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.
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.
Bing fans will love this new little library collection, wiith four mini board books on colours, numbers, shapes and actions in a gorgeous case! The four books in the slipcase are: First Colours First Numbers First Shapes First Actions With simple words, bright colourful illustrations of Bing and his friends on chunky board pages, and a jigsaw to complete with the back covers, this little library makes the perfect gift for Bingsters! |
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