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Books > Children's & Educational > Young children's, early learning & special book types > Early learning / early learning concepts > First experiences
Starting school can be a great adventure, but it can make you feel a bit nervous too. The perfect book to reassure any new school-starter. Jane Porter answers all of these questions and more in this warm, witty and reassuring book for young children that explores everything they'll need to know before starting school. Marley, Maya, Theo, Akiko, Ella and Zakir are all getting ready to start school. Why not come along with them and see what it's like? Illustrated with charming characters by Carolina Rabei, this is the perfect introduction to joining a new class.
Learn about the most famous pink bird of them all-the flamingo! Babies and toddlers will love exploring every tropical page filled with playful animal friends and fun flamingo facts found under sturdy, easy-to-lift flaps perfect for little hands. A sunny addition to your littles library collection! Surprise and delight with bright artwork and fun flamingo facts found under every flap Sturdy board book pages with thick flaps perfectly sized for little hands and fingers to turn the pages and read along Lifting flaps strengthens hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills Bright and cheerful addition to your littles library collection! A perfect summertime read! Collect all the books in the series: What Is a Narwhal, What Is a Sloth, and What Is a Llama
Rubina has been invited to her first birthday party, and her mother, Ami, insists that she bring her little sister along. Rubina is mortified, but she can't convince Ami that you just don't bring your younger sister to your friend's party. So both girls go, and not only does Sana demand to win every game, but after the party she steals Rubina's prized party favor, a red lollipop. What's a fed-up big sister to do? Rukhsana Khan's clever story and Sophie Blackall's irresistible
illustrations make for a powerful combination in this fresh and
surprising picture book.
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!
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No - there's a Superhero in your book! Use the power of your imagination to unlock Superhero's super powers in this brilliantly interactive picture book from bestselling author Tom Fletcher. You'd better act quickly before the Scribbler ruins your book completely! A super fun book with a satisfying twist that celebrates the power of kindness and the true meaning of being a hero. 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 Witch in Your Book: makes tidying up fun There's a Unicorn in Your Book: learn how to soothe worries
Look, what can you see? Explore the outdoors and follow a toddler and parent as they rewild an urban area with the help of their community. Written and illustrated by Amy Huntingdon, this mindful board book follows the early experiences of nature for a young child. With a focus on looking at and appreciating nature, toddlers and parents alike are encouraged to slow down and notice the natural world around them. Also available: Let's Go Out Listen
Froggy just got his very first bike, and it's exactly what he
wanted. Almost. Finishing touches like a bell and a horn have to be
added before Froggy is ready to ride. Then, surrounded by cheering
friends, Froggy starts to pedal. Oops He falls off. He tries again.
Oops Riding a bike is hard After a long day, and a few bumps and
bruises, Froggy finally learns to ride?and once he does, he can't
wait to go again. "Froggy Rides a Bike" is a reassuring reminder
that practice makes perfect?and it's sure to make kids eager to
learn to ride on their own.
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. It's Billy's school camping trip. His worst nightmare is having to go to the TOILET in the DARK. What if he gets lost in the SCARY WOODS? What if there are WEREWOLVES? Or BEARS? The Mini Monsters decide to brush up on their camping skills and come along too, in case Billy needs their help. Which he definitely does... for it's not long before his worst nightmare comes true. 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
Even dragons can learn how to share in this brilliantly fun picture book! Ruby the dragon follows all the rules in her Dragon Rule Book: she steals from everyone, and NEVER shares her treasure with ANYONE! The other animals are desperate - until they come up with a clever plan to change the Dragon Rules... Nicola Kinnear's warm-hearted, funny picture book is a fabulous, fairytale celebration of the importance of sharing. Children and parents will love this fabulous, fairytale celebration of the importance of sharing Nicola Kinnear is one of the brightest stars in children's books. Her debut picture book, A Little Bit Brave, was shortlisted for several awards and translated into 17 languages PRAISE FOR A Little Bit Brave: "a new talent to look out for" Bookseller "funny and reassuring . . . superbly illustrated" Parents in Touch "a glorious picture book debut...stunningly illustrated" BookLoverJo "an utter delight" WeAreTheMotherside
A perfect new potty-training book for Daniel Tiger fans--push the
button and hear the potty flush
Why do we need friends? How can we make friends? And what makes a good friend? This charmingly illustrated book explores the benefits of having friends, looking at different types of friendships, and what happens when friends fall out and make up. Includes helpful notes for grown-ups on talking to children about friendships, dealing with conflicts and imaginary friends.
In My First Christmas, warm illustrations and easy-to-follow text celebrate the joys and traditions of this special holiday. From decorating the tree to putting cookies out for Santa, the Christmas spirit is beautifully captured by Tomie dePaola.
This endearingly illustrated book gently introduces young children to the idea of moving house. Narrated by 4-year-old Ama, it explains each part of the process in a reassuring way. As well as the practical aspects, the book explores the emotional highs and lows of relocating, and shows that this big change can be an exciting thing, with a little help from old friends and new ones.
Celebrate the magic of Christmas with an adorably jolly holiday activity book featuring 2000 Christmas-themed stickers selected by Santa himself! Fun, festive scenes and engaging activities fill every page for hours of fun. A perfect wintertime activity that will keep little ones entertained during the holidays. Fun, festive scenes and 36 activities including puzzles, mazes, drawing & doodling, search & find, and more will keep little ones entertained for hours. The perfect gift for Christmas! Collect all of the activity and sticker books from Cottage Door Press and be sure to check out our other Christmas books for kids! 2000 festive stickers including holiday favorites: Christmas tree, ornaments, stockings, candy canes, angels, and more! Full of engaging activities including puzzles, mazes, connect the dot-to-dot, matching, hidden objects, spot the difference, decorating pictures, and more! Activity books for kids are designed to strengthen visual thinking, fine motor skills, and hand-eye coordination Slip into a backpack or bag with some crayons or markers and make this a quick on-the-go activity and screen-free entertainment for children Find your favorite stickers and activity and get creative in this wintery world! Perfect Christmas book for winter fun! Includes answer key in back.
Children and parents alike will delight in this joyous declaration of toddler independence. This book celebrates the feats of growing out of babyhood and starting to embrace the world on your own terms. Whether it's being tall enough to reach a high shelf or brave enough to splash in the waves, Krensky and Gillingham address the small victories that come with growing just a little bit older. Energentic text and retro-fresh illustrations celebrate this important developmental stage with charm and relevance. Note: illustrations are in the style of vintage screen prints, with imperfect variations in color and texture. Praise for I Can Do It Myself "Short and satisfying, these 'empowering celebrations' of burgeoning independence will encourage small children to see how far they've already come." -The Wall Street Journal "Krensky celebrates the increasing independence of toddlers and their pride of accomplishment." -The Horn Book Awards The Canadian Children's Book Centre's Best Books for Kids & Teens - Spring 2013 Toronto Public Library system's "First & Best" Reading Program
Babies and toddlers will love this interactive touch-and-feel tab book from the best-selling Baby Touch series. Use the animal shaped tabs to help turn the pages and find and name the different animals throughout. There are also big, stimulating touch-and-feel areas to stroke and talk about on every page - which animal feels soft? Which one feels bumpy? With each page containing differently themed animals from pets and farm to under the sea, this title is a perfect first word book for all young children.
This striking board book is the perfect way to introduce babies to the rituals and routines of bedtime. On every page there are dramatic, high-contrast illustrations and sturdy holes to peep-through that will fascinate and delight babies.
Caldecott Honor artist David Shannon is back with a third original
board book that features the star of the bestselling No, David
books as a troublemaking toddler and introduces the five senses.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar is at the farm hunting for tasty Easter eggs . . . Meet friendly farmyard animals and lift-the-flaps on every page to help The Very Hungry Caterpillar hunt for eggs. Will you find them all? A simple, delightful new seasonal lift-the-flap adventure with big flaps that are perfect for little hands! Don't miss these other Very Hungry Caterpillar books . . . Perfect for keeping little hands busy this Easter: The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Easter Sticker and Colouring Book Other lift-the-flap stories: Where Is The Very Hungry Caterpillar? Sleep Tight, Very Hungry Caterpillar The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Hide and Seek
It's breakfast time! Can you butter the toast and pour the milk? In this fun new series, little ones learn first words and experiences by using satisfying sliders and sturdy flaps. Each spread introduces a new scenario with characteristic vibrant artwork from acclaimed artist Jane Foster. |
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