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Books > Children's & Educational > Young children's, early learning & special book types > Early learning / early learning concepts > First experiences

Elephant Makes A Smell (Board book): Mr Noodle Juice Elephant Makes A Smell (Board book)
Mr Noodle Juice; Illustrated by Griff
R185 Discovery Miles 1 850 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Join Elephant and his friends on a particularly pongy journey. If it's not rotten eggs or smelly green slime, then it's onion breath and stink socks. Energetic rhyming text will delight young children who will love the colourful animal characters and they'll laugh out loud at the final smell of the book! Will Elephant ever learn to mind his manners? It's hard to always have good manners and even adults sometimes struggle! These board books show young children that good manners make the world a much nicer place. Using friendly animal characters to explore different elements of etiquette, each book explains a specific area of manners to help little people realise that life is easier when we're all being polite!

Let's Find Stick Man (Board book): Julia Donaldson Let's Find Stick Man (Board book)
Julia Donaldson; Illustrated by Axel Scheffler
R199 Discovery Miles 1 990 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Julia Donaldson's favourite characters are now in gorgeous board books with lovely soft felt flaps for toddlers to lift and find fun things.Where has Stick Man gone? Can you find him? Lift the colourful felt flaps in this fun chunky board book, perfect for small hands, until you find Stick Man! While there is so much fun to be had, this board book will also help increase hand-eye co-ordination, develop speech and aid learning through repetition. Based on the bestselling book Stick Man by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, the creators of The Gruffalo - both of which have been made into animated films and shown on BBC1. Julia's Zog, and it's sequel Zog and the Flying Doctors, have also been made into animated films which first screened on BBC1 on Christmas Day Superworm will debut on BBC1 December 2021

Planes (Paperback): Donald Grant, Sarah Matthews Planes (Paperback)
Donald Grant, Sarah Matthews; Illustrated by Donald Grant
R243 R196 Discovery Miles 1 960 Save R47 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Prepare for take-off! Board one of the biggest passenger planes in the world and visit the captain's cockpit. Hover above ground in a helicopter, soar through the sky in a glider, rise above the clouds in a hot air balloon, and shoot into space in a rocket. Children will learn about different types of aircraft - past and present - fuelling their curiosity about how these mighty machines work. This title is part of the My First Discovery paperback series - a unique collection of beautifully illustrated information books for children aged 4 to 7, with simple language to aid learning and realistic artwork to inspire young minds. There are 8 transparent overlay pages, which reveal hidden surprises and make the pages come alive. With free access to a brand new audio app, children can listen and read along at their own pace, page by page.

The Best Diwali Ever (PB) (Paperback): Sonali Shah The Best Diwali Ever (PB) (Paperback)
Sonali Shah; Illustrated by Chaaya Prabhat
R185 Discovery Miles 1 850 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Peek into the magic of Diwali in this heart-warming picture book about Diwali, siblings and how very special this celebration can be. This year, Ariana has plans to make Diwali an extra special celebration, with yummy sweets, divas around the house, pretty clothes, fireworks and... the rangoli competition, of course. "This year, I am DEFINITELY going to win the rangoli competition." Everything would go perfectly to plan if it weren't for Rafi, her annoying little brother, always up to mischief...and always being clumsy! Will he ruin Diwali too? Includes a non-fiction spread at the back about Diwali and how it is celebrated around the world and in different religions Touches on what it's like to be a big sister or brother, the annoying parts and the extra special parts Written by Sonali Shah, ambassador for the British Asian Trust and BBC broadcaster Bright and rich colours on every page truly bring the magic of Diwali to life "Blazing with intricate whorls of colour, full of mouthwatering food and best-clothes excitement, this giddily sweet story... is a gorgeous celebration of the festival of lights." - The Guardian

Stretch (Hardcover): Autumn Publishing Stretch (Hardcover)
Autumn Publishing
R291 R240 Discovery Miles 2 400 Save R51 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

A gorgeously illustrated, interactive story designed to teach children basic yoga positions

Moo Cow, Moo Cow, Please Eat Nicely! (Board book, Main Market Ed.): Jo Lodge Moo Cow, Moo Cow, Please Eat Nicely! (Board book, Main Market Ed.)
Jo Lodge 1
R195 R153 Discovery Miles 1 530 Save R42 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

How good are YOUR table manners? Do you eat with your mouth open like cow, or gulp your food like duck? Do you dribble like anteater or do you burp like pig?

Wiggle the sliding tabs and giggle as the rude animals come to life! With brilliantly bold, bright pictures by the wonderful Jo Lodge, plus a funny rhyming story, Moo Cow, Moo Cow Please Eat Nicely! is sure to put a big smile on your toddler's face, while showing them how to be polite whilst eating.

Also available: Puppy Dog, Puppy Dog, How Are You?, Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat, What Can You See?, Tiger, Tiger, Time to Take a Bath!

Let's Look and Find! (Board book): Editors Of Blippi Let's Look and Find! (Board book)
Editors Of Blippi
R179 Discovery Miles 1 790 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In this bright and cheery official Blippi search-and-find book, YouTube sensation Blippi guides preschoolers on a fun spotting adventure. Open out the folded pages on each illustrated spread of this colourful board book. There are twelve different objects in each scene for young children to spot. Can they find the blue-and-orange bird in the park? The teddy bear at a birthday party? The seashell at the beach? With gatefolds that open to reveal a new scene on each spread The Blippi: Let's Look and Find book will keep preschoolers busy for hours as they happily develop their observation skillsThis sweet, easy-to-read story is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. Join the high-energy educational YouTuber, Blippi, and his multi-million following in this official tie-in book!

Official CoComelon Sing-Song: Dinosaur Song (Board book): Coco Melon Official CoComelon Sing-Song: Dinosaur Song (Board book)
Coco Melon
R152 Discovery Miles 1 520 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

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.

Busy Fingers (Paperback): C.W. Bowie Busy Fingers (Paperback)
C.W. Bowie
R248 R202 Discovery Miles 2 020 Save R46 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Busy Fingers is an early concepts book about the handiness of thumbs and fingers perfect for toddlers and preschoolers alike. From finger-painting, to the itsy-bitsy spider, to waving good-bye and signing 'I love you' little ones will learn all that their tiny fingers can do. Lush chalk illustrations depict a variety of children learning, squishing, playing, and working with their hands. This picture book is perfect for toddlers who will love flipping the pages and intimating the busy fingers with their own.

Feeling Words to Explain my Emotions - 30 Mindful Exercises (Hardcover): Emily Sharratt Feeling Words to Explain my Emotions - 30 Mindful Exercises (Hardcover)
Emily Sharratt; Illustrated by Monika Forsberg
R299 Discovery Miles 2 990 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Help your little one learn to recognise and communicate their feelings with this charming book. Each double-page spread features an engaging animal character on the right, and an activity on the left, providing reassurance and healthy coping strategies to promote mental well-being.

Let's Find Zog (Board book): Julia Donaldson Let's Find Zog (Board book)
Julia Donaldson; Illustrated by Axel Scheffler
R174 Discovery Miles 1 740 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Julia Donaldson's favourite characters are now in gorgeous board books with lovely soft felt flaps for toddlers to lift and find fun things. Where has Zog the dragon gone? Is he flying in the sky? No, those are birds! Is he hiding in the castle? No, that's the king! Lift the colourful felt flaps in this fun chunky board book, perfect for small hands, until you find Zog the dragon! There is so much fun to be had. Based on the bestselling book Zog and the Flying Doctors by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, the creators of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and ZOG, which have all been made into animated films shown on BBC1 Zog and the Flying Doctors was screened for the first time on BBC1 on Christmas Day 2020 Julia & Axel's Smeds and the Smoos animation will debut on BBC1 in December 2022

Baby's Busy Day - 3-book gift set (Board book): Carole Aufranc Baby's Busy Day - 3-book gift set (Board book)
Carole Aufranc; Happy Yak
R366 R331 Discovery Miles 3 310 Save R35 (10%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Being a baby is a busy job! This set includes three books for a baby's day - a board book for playtime, a bath book for bathtime and a soft cloth book for bedtime. Each of these books tells the story of the different parts of baby's day! The different formats maximise sensory development - durable board for playtime, a waterproof book specially designed for bathtime, and a soothingly soft cloth book to read together at bedtime. Great for introducing babies and young children to these daily routines, bright and bold colours will ensure that these books are loved time and time again, and the interactive elements will encourage hand-eye co-ordination, communication, exploration and play!

My Eerste: Dinge Wat Beweeg (Afrikaans, Board book): My Eerste: Dinge Wat Beweeg (Afrikaans, Board book)
R100 R80 Discovery Miles 800 Save R20 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days
Welcome to the World - By the author of The Gruffalo and the illustrator of We're Going on a Bear Hunt (Hardcover): Julia... Welcome to the World - By the author of The Gruffalo and the illustrator of We're Going on a Bear Hunt (Hardcover)
Julia Donaldson; Illustrated by Helen Oxenbury
R355 R277 Discovery Miles 2 770 Save R78 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

From two bestselling and awardwinning creators comes a magical, lyrical celebration of babies' first experiences. From the comfort of home to the adventure of the great outdoors, from family to first encounters with nature, Welcome to the World revels in the joy that comes with sharing this new world with children, and seeing it through their eyes. A perfect read-aloud story for sharing from Julia Donaldson and Helen Oxenbury.

Hooray for Hoppy - A First Book of Senses (Board book): Tim Hopgood Hooray for Hoppy - A First Book of Senses (Board book)
Tim Hopgood; Illustrated by Tim Hopgood
R195 R153 Discovery Miles 1 530 Save R42 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Hooray for Hoppy! is a bold and beautiful introduction to the senses by Tim Hopgood, creator of the bestselling WOW! Said the Owl. When Hoppy the rabbit wakes up on the first day of spring, he discovers a world full of wonderful things! But after he's sniffed the fresh air, listened to the singing birds and tasted the green grass, he starts to feel a little lonely. Will he find a way to wake up his friends so they can enjoy the sights, smells and sounds of spring too? Little ones will love joining in with the HOORAYs in this board book, and a final activity spread about how to use your senses makes this book the perfect present for preschoolers. Discover more from Tim Hopgood, the Booktrust award-winning illustrator of WOW! Said The Owl, a first book of colours, and TIP TAP Went The Crab, a first book of counting.

Sometimes I Am Angry (Board book): Campbell Books Sometimes I Am Angry (Board book)
Campbell Books; Illustrated by Marie Paruit
R195 R153 Discovery Miles 1 530 Save R42 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Sometimes I am Angry helps young children to start managing their emotions. They can lift the flaps, slide the tabs and turn the wheel to explore what anger is, why they might get angry and how they can calm their anger. With delightful illustrations from Marie Paruit on every page, this is the perfect book for parents and carers to share with young children who may be experiencing episodes of anger 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. Learn more about sharing emotions in the Little Big Feelings series: I Like to be Kind, Sometimes I am Worried and When I am Happy

THOMAS & FRIENDS MAGNET BOOK (Board book): thomas & Friends THOMAS & FRIENDS MAGNET BOOK (Board book)
thomas & Friends
R236 Discovery Miles 2 360 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Peep! Peep! All aboard with Thomas & Friends in this All Engines Go magnetic adventure! Toddlers can take a journey across the Island of Sodor and meet all the trains in this fun, magnetic book with 5 great scenes set on the Island of Sodor. Start the day at the Engine Sheds, visit the Farm and race down Lookout Mountain. Then create adventures of your own with the magnetic characters of Thomas, Percy, Kana, Nia, Diesel, Bruno, Sandy and Carly. Each of the 8 engines is a magnetic play piece that can be used again and again. The illustration on the front cover shows the magnets that are stored inside the book. This removes the need for a plastic holder on the front cover. There are hours of fun to be had and this is the perfect way to encourage children aged 3 and up to use their imagination and build a life-long love of books. Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 75 years. He ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage and appeals to young fans of Paw Patrol, Fireman Sam and Peppa Pig.

Never Touch a Koala (Board book): Make Believe Ideas Ltd, Rosie Greening Never Touch a Koala (Board book)
Make Believe Ideas Ltd, Rosie Greening; Illustrated by Stuart Lynch
R344 R292 Discovery Miles 2 920 Save R52 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Look, it's Moo Moo Cow (Board book): Clare Youngs Look, it's Moo Moo Cow (Board book)
Clare Youngs; Camilla Reid
R419 R364 Discovery Miles 3 640 Save R55 (13%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Introducing an exciting new multi-sensory board book series written by Camilla Reid, with illustrations from acclaimed collage artist Clare Youngs! All pre-schoolers will adore Clare Youngs' friendly animals with their high-contrast collage artwork, decorative foil highlights and signature animal noises - but there's a tiny creature to find behind a tuggable felt flap on each spread, too! In this book, you'll meet Baa Baa Sheep, Cluck Cluck Hen, Oink Oink Pig and Moo Moo Cow herself.With a final 'recap' animal noises page, and the question, "But what noise do YOU make?", little readers will enjoy lifting the last flap and saying 'hello' to themselves in the surprise mirror! Visually gorgeous and with a genuinely engaging hide-and-seek narrative, this is the launch of a stunning new series from the author behind some of Nosy Crow's bestselling pre-school books: Felt Flaps Where's Mr/Mrs?, Pip and Posy, Bizzy Bear and Peekaboo. Also available: Look, It's Roar Roar Lion!

I Can Be Patient (Board book): Campbell Books I Can Be Patient (Board book)
Campbell Books; Illustrated by Marie Paruit
R220 R172 Discovery Miles 1 720 Save R48 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

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.

Steady Sloth (Board book): Michael Buxton Steady Sloth (Board book)
Michael Buxton; Text written by Tiny and Tim
R259 R214 Discovery Miles 2 140 Save R45 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

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...

Hop Little Bunnies (Paperback): Martha Mumford Hop Little Bunnies (Paperback)
Martha Mumford; Illustrated by Laura Hughes 1
R220 R176 Discovery Miles 1 760 Save R44 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

There are lots of sleepy animals to wake up in this bouncy, energetic picture book. Lift the flaps, then hop with the little bunnies, cheep with the chicks, baa with the lambs and mew with the kittens.

An interactive book, full of non-stop fun, based on the popular nursery rhyme 'Sleeping Bunnies'. This is full of the joys of spring and the perfect Easter gift.

From the illustrator of the bestselling We're Going on an Egg Hunt.

There's a Bear in Your Book - A soothing bedtime story from Tom Fletcher (Paperback): Tom Fletcher There's a Bear in Your Book - A soothing bedtime story from Tom Fletcher (Paperback)
Tom Fletcher
R249 R203 Discovery Miles 2 030 Save R46 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

A brand new 'Who's in Your Book?' story from bestselling children's book author Tom Fletcher. OH, LOOK! A bear has wandered into your book! And - what's that noise? He's yawning! He looks like he's ready for bed. Can you help him drift off to sleep? This warm, gentle adventure combines interactive fun with a night-time routine to help little ones wind down before they go to bed. Who's in Your Book? Interactive adventures for big imaginations Also in this series: There's a Monster in Your Book: makes reading interactive and fun There's a Dragon in Your Book: explores empathy and responsibility There's an Alien in Your Book: explores acceptance and inclusion There's an Elf in Your Book: explores following instructions and good/bad behaviour There's a Superhero in Your Book: explores the power of kindness There's a Witch in Your Book: makes tidying up fun There's a Unicorn in Your Book: explores soothing your worries through sharing them

Amazing Me, Amazing You (Paperback): Christine McGuinness Amazing Me, Amazing You (Paperback)
Christine McGuinness; Illustrated by Hannah Jayne Lewin
R187 Discovery Miles 1 870 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The perfect picture book celebrating all children with a message of kindness and friendship. I might not like gritty sand or scratchy labels, busy places or messy tables, but with ... a quiet walk ... a gentle smile ... and some time alone for a little while ... I can be amazingly me - just like you. In this first children's book from autism ambassador, Christine McGuinness shows just how important it is to embrace diversity and inclusivity while highlighting just how much it means to accept one another, just as we are with all the uniqueness that makes us special. Recently diagnosed with autism along with her three children, Christine's message to parents and carers to help them talk with their children about neurodiversity is the perfect way to introduce the subject to any child. This picture book for 3+ emphasises the importance of empathy and kindness Vibrant art from Hannah Jayne Lewin communicates a positive message A strong message that will resonate with all children.

We're Going to the Dentist - Going for a Check-up (Board book): Marion Cocklico We're Going to the Dentist - Going for a Check-up (Board book)
Marion Cocklico; Campbell Books 1
R195 R153 Discovery Miles 1 530 Save R42 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

The Big Steps series is designed to help little ones (and their parents or carers) with new everyday experiences. In We're Going to the Dentist, Nancy and Teddy go for a dental check-up. 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 from Marion Cocklico, We're Going to the Dentist 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, Can You Say Please?, We're Going to the Doctor and I Can Get Dressed.

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