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Books > Children's & Educational > Young children's, early learning & special book types > Early learning / early learning concepts > First experiences
Take a fantastical journey through an inspiring world where
anything can happen: leaves turn into fish, cats fly with wings,
humans have tails, frogs eat rainbows, and dreams become visible.
First published in 1995, Sarah Perry's delightful picture book of
"surreal possibilities" was the Getty's first children's title.
Twenty-five years later it remains a visual feast that children of
all ages enjoy. Reissued to celebrate a remarkable book's 25th
anniversary, this enhanced edition includes new illustrations and a
reader's guide to the secrets of If... and is sure to appeal to a
brand-new generation. Recommended for ages three and up. Praise for
the first edition of If...: "Imagination is the name of the game,
and Perry plays with it with distinction. Eye-catching,
mind-bending illustrations."-Booklist "Strange but fun."-New York
Times Book Review "The artwork is arresting." -Publishers Weekly
"Magical watercolors."-Salt Lake Tribune "An extraordinary book
that launches the imagination of all those who pass through the
pages."-The Bloomsbury Review "Sparkling watercolor illustrations
and verbal flights of fancy."-Los Angeles Times "This is
interactive art at its most fulfilling."-Los Angeles View "If you
are looking for a little inspiration, a different way of seeing the
world, or a chance to let your imagination run wild, this
beautifully produced book should do the trick."-Rumpus Review "If
is designed to stimulate creativity through 20 magical
watercolors."-The Disney Channel Magazine
Pablo's shoes feel sad when they can't all go on a trip! Pablo
thinks differently, he has autism and uses his creativity to
understand the world around him. Pablo draws the Book Animals, and
together they help each other face the world with confidence. Pablo
and the Book Animals worry that Pablo's shoes will feel left out if
they don't come on a trip to Granny's house. What clever solution
will Pablo and his resourceful friends think of this time?
When assistant principal Mr. Wilde commandeers The Magic School Bus, the class fears they'll never get off again. Instead, they find themselves exploring the parts of the body that help us see, touch, taste, hear, and smell. Cartoon illustrations and direct text combine with factoid sidebars to take your child on a fascinating sensory adventure.
Educational Edge Explaining the science of sensory experiences, this book also models the benefits of hands-on learning.
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Teeny-Tiny Mermaid
(Board book)
Joanie Stone; Brick Puffinton; Edited by Cottage Door Press
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Explore the wondrous teeny-tiny underwater
world of a sweet, teeny-tiny mermaid who
lives in a teeny-tiny castle with her teeny-tiny
friend! Life in the teeny-tiny sea is full of big
adventures filled with teeny-tiny beautiful
treasures to be found!
Babies and toddlers learn best when they
are playing, especially when their grown-ups
are in on the fun!
Oh hey, guess what? New York Times bestseller Nick Seluk has a
hilarious new nonfiction picture book all about your body's very
own computer -- the brain! Have you ever thought about everything
your brain does for you? It is always working to keep you alive and
safe. (Plus it lets you think about funny stuff, too.) So why is
the brain such a big deal? Because it makes you YOU, of course!This
funny and factual picture book from Heart and Brain creator Nick
Seluk explains the science behind everything the brain helps you
do: keeping your heart beating, telling you when you are sleepy,
remembering stuff, and more. The brain is in charge of everything
you do, every minute of every day for your entire life. That's kind
of a big deal.Each spread features bite-sized text and comic-style
art with sidebars sprinkled throughout. Anthropomorphized organs
and body parts -- recognizable from Nick Seluk's New York Times
bestselling book -- help readers learn through funny jokes and
comic panels. Funny, smart, and accessible, The Brain Is Kind of a
Big Deal is a must-have!
Future Baby is an inspirational board book series for all children!
Future Doctor is the fourth board book in a series that takes a
playful peek into the assortment of jobs that every baby could do
when they grow up. With fun facts to help foster curiosity and
empower little ones to listen, problem-solve and take care of
others, Future Doctor is a fun and chunky board book that's perfect
for little ones. the perfect gift for a toddler about to go to
hospital - it's clear and reassuring gorgeous bold bright
illustrations to cheer everyone up a must for toddlers with parents
who have big dreams for their children depicts children with
disabilities and injuries in a non-threatening way With Future
Baby, you can be anything!
Where does Pony live? What does she like to do? Learn all about the
things ponies do in this charming storybook. Filled with adorable
illustrations and exciting touch and feel textures for babies to
explore.
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Hiss Roar Snap
(Board book)
Make Believe Ideas Ltd, Christie Hainsby; Illustrated by Stephanie Thannhauser
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100 carefully curated, useful things that will stimulate your baby or toddler's natural curiosity about the world around them...
Help your little one learn important vocabulary and build knowledge with this first word and picture book. Cleverly designed to inform and entertain, 100 First Things to Know takes your little one on an exciting learning adventure. As they point to the pictures and say the words, children can soon recognise colours, shapes, and patterns, count to 10, learn about life cycles, and name weathers and seasons. They will also be introduced to words from the worlds of art, music, maths, and science.
Part of an award-winning first word book series that mixes engaging, real-life photos with entertaining illustrations,
100 First Things to Know has big, colourful, toddler-tough pages showing lots of things to talk about, learn about, and smile about! The clear word labels encourage naming and picture-and-word association, building language and reading readiness, and every page is a visual treat, making this beautiful look-and-point board book an attractive baby, toddler, or preschool gift.
A magical collection of four Moon and Me chunky mini board books in
a colourful slipcase. Simple story text makes this boxed set
perfect bedtime reading for preschoolers. With a jigsaw image on
the back of the books A perfect stocking filler - or break them up
for party bag favours. Sturdy board books - perfect for little
hands to grasp Moon and Me is the CBeebies bedtime show from the
co-creator of Teletubbies and creator of In the Night Garden...
Inspired by tales of toys that come to life when no one is looking,
this charming series tells the comical story of the special
friendships between the endearing characters in Moon and Me. PRAISE
FOR MOON AND ME '...retains the magical vibe of In the Night
Garden' - the Guardian 'charming' - Radio Times
A wonderful photographic romp of a first body book for children!
Big foot. Little Foot. Eyes open and shut. No hair. Short hair. I
need a haircut! Every young child is curious about their body, and
this fun and informative read-along is the perfect introduction to
those adorable body parts. Featuring fun illustrations and silly
photographs of both children's and adults, Big Foot, Little Foot,
provides hours of interactive fun as children and adults can read,
point out their body parts, and otherwise interact with each other
and just be silly.
Meet the spookiest bunch of ghosts, goblins, and ghouls in this lighthearted super
scary activity book featuring 2000 stickers! Get busy squiggling, puzzling, sticking, and
sketching in a haunted world filled with mummies, vampires, ghosts, and zombies.
Fun, festive scenes and 36 spooktacular activities will keep little ones entertained for
hours. A must for Halloween!
2000 spooktacular stickers including zombies, ghosts, vampires, bats, monsters, and
more! Engaging activities designed to strengthen visual thinking, fine motor skills, and
hand-eye coordination Practice early learning concepts such as counting, matching,
and opposites with your little preschooler or kindergartener At-home or on-the-go
activity ideal for road trips, airplane rides, rainy days, and more! Fun candy alternative
Halloween gift for kiddos!
Pablo's face is sad, but he is not sad. Pablo wants to play with
Lorna, but how can he tell Mum? Ladybird Readers is a graded
reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, modern
stories, and non-fiction, written for young learners of English as
a foreign or second language. Beautifully illustrated and carefully
written, the series combines the best of Ladybird content with the
structured language progression that will help children develop
their reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking
skills. The eight levels of Readers and Activity Books follow the
CEFR framework and include language activities that provide
preparation for the Cambridge English: Young Learners (YLE) exams.
Are you sad, Pablo?, a Level 1 Reader, is Pre-A1 in the CEFR
framework and supports YLE Starters exams. Short sentences contain
a maximum of two clauses, using the present tense and some simple
adjectives.
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Let's Play Football
(Board book)
Cottage Door Press; Ginger Swift; Illustrated by Kathryn Selbert
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Piper Puppy is going on holiday! She is very excited but also a bit
nervous about staying away from home. This reassuring story is
perfect for sharing with young children. It's the school holidays
and Piper Puppy is really looking forward to her family trip. The
only thing is, she's not sure how she feels about sleeping away
from home. With cuddles from Mummy and Daddy (and of course from
Hippety, Hoggle and Bear, her cuddly toys!) Piper settles in and
has sweet dreams. Great to share with children who might be a
little bit anxious about staying somewhere new and away from home.
With a picture glossary at the beginning to introduce new
vocabulary and a fun activity at the end to help empower little
ones to pack their own bags and get excited about going on holiday,
also encouraging children to come back to the story time and time
again. Also available: Piper Puppy Starts School
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Music Is . . .
(Board book)
Brandon Stosuy; Illustrated by Amy Martin
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From music writer and The Creative Independent/Kickstarter Editor
in Chief Brandon Stosuy, comes an entertaining new board book that
introduces the many moods, styles, and senses of music to the
youngest audiophiles--because music is for everyone, and music is
for you. Featuring Amy Martin's dynamic art style, Music Is...
explains music through our eyes and ears so that the sense of
hearing is transformed into a visual experience. A pitch-perfect
board book that is sure to strike a chord with readers of all ages.
From the rain in the sky to the grass at their feet, help your
child understand the world around them with the guidance of this
fun and exciting introduction to science! My First Brain Quest:
First Words: Science Around Us introduces babies and toddlers to
more than 100 STEM-related vocabulary words in their world - in the
backyard, at the doctor's office, at the beach. Each scene features
labeled illustrated objects as well as brief captions that help to
introduce STEM concepts and help put into context, alongside
questions that encourage conversation between reader and child.
Children have fun naming, counting, and comparing.
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