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

Let's Find Zog (Board book): Julia Donaldson Let's Find Zog (Board book)
Julia Donaldson; Illustrated by Axel Scheffler
R171 Discovery Miles 1 710 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

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

You Are Getting Sleepy (BB) (Board book): Lori Alexander You Are Getting Sleepy (BB) (Board book)
Lori Alexander; Illustrated by Monica Mikai
R165 Discovery Miles 1 650 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Soothe your little one to sleep with this adorable bedtime board book, about a wide-awake baby who does not want to go to sleep! Tick-tock, peek at the clock. It's time to sleep, sweet baby. First a bath to soak... Relax. Are you getting sleepy? A calming bedtime lullaby for all those wide-awake babies, this board book is about to become a favourite step of your sleepytime routine. Take your little one through the motions of bedtime, from bathtime to jammies and kisses galore. A beautiful board book that captures some of life's precious moments A soothing lullaby to help your little one drift to sleep Featuring sweet rhyming text from author Lori Alexander Filled with bright and gorgeous illustrations from Monica Mikai The perfect gift for newborn and young babies, baby showers, birthdays and more!

Bedtime (Board book): Mary Cartwright Bedtime (Board book)
Mary Cartwright; Illustrated by Grace Habib
R155 R124 Discovery Miles 1 240 Save R31 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

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.

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.

Grumpy Tortoise (Board book): Michael Buxton Grumpy Tortoise (Board book)
Michael Buxton; Text written by Tiny and Tim
R254 R210 Discovery Miles 2 100 Save R44 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Age range 1+ Grumpy Tortoise discovers that, when you're feeling cranky, the simplest things can brighten your day. Explore other 'first time feelings' with Grumpy Tortoise and friends...

Look, It's Twit Twoo Owl (Board book): Clare Youngs Look, It's Twit Twoo Owl (Board book)
Clare Youngs; Camilla Reid
R252 R208 Discovery Miles 2 080 Save R44 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Introducing an exciting 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 Squeak Squeak Mouse, Munch Munch Squirrel, Ribbit Ribbit Frog and Twit Twoo Owl himself. 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 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 Moo Moo Cow!, Look, It's Roar Roar Lion!, Look, It's Woof Woof Dog!

Bear and the Wobbly Tooth (Paperback): Rowena Blyth Bear and the Wobbly Tooth (Paperback)
Rowena Blyth 1
R188 R147 Discovery Miles 1 470 Save R41 (22%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
We're Having a Baby (Board book): Marion Cocklico We're Having a Baby (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 cope with everyday experiences in their little lives. In We're Having a Baby, Nancy is going to be a big sister. Her family help her prepare for the new baby. See Grandma and Grandpa come to look after her when Mummy and Daddy go to hospital, then watch as she welcomes her new brother home in this sweet and very practical novelty book with flaps and mechanisms.

Each page has really helpful tips for parents and carers that are endorsed by leading Early Years Consultant, Dr Amanda Gummer. With delightful illustrations from Marion Cocklico, We're Having a Baby is the perfect story book to share and reassure every little person about to have a sibling.

Discover more tips for big steps with I'm Starting Nursery, I'm Not Sleepy and No More Nappies.

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.

Hello You, Hello Me - A Soft Daytime Book With Mirrors (Rag book, New Edition): Surya Sajnani Hello You, Hello Me - A Soft Daytime Book With Mirrors (Rag book, New Edition)
Surya Sajnani; Illustrated by Surya Sajnani
R304 Discovery Miles 3 040 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This beautiful, sensory-rich cloth book for babies is a perfect story for daytime reading. With gorgeous colours, soft tactile pages, and a mirror, this cloth book— printed on organic cotton – features adorable friendly faces and familiar objects that babies will love and respond to.

Greet the day with familiar objects and animals such as the sun, a tree and a monkey – finally saying hello to you... and to me. The adorable faces and bold illustrations will ensure this book becomes a firm favourite to return to day after day.

Little hands will love to explore Wee Gallery Cloth Books, a lovable collection of organic cloth books with crinkly pages that heighten babies' senses. The result of a fantastic partnership between Wee Gallery and words & pictures, the beautiful illustrations, bold lines, repeating patterns, and baby-safe mirror are designed to stimulate visual development in young infants. Presented in a sweet plastic-free gift box, this first mirror book makes an ideal gift.

My Creepy Crawly Box (Hardcover): Anne Sofie Sternberg My Creepy Crawly Box (Hardcover)
Anne Sofie Sternberg; Illustrated by Eva Sanz
R340 R300 Discovery Miles 3 000 Save R40 (12%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days
What If . . . ? (Sesame Street) - Answers to Calm First-Day-of-School Jitters (Hardcover): Sonali Fry What If . . . ? (Sesame Street) - Answers to Calm First-Day-of-School Jitters (Hardcover)
Sonali Fry; Illustrated by Joe Mathieu
R322 R276 Discovery Miles 2 760 Save R46 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Elmo and his Sesame Street friends help ease anxiety about starting preschool and kindergarten with this picture book that straightforwardly answers children's "What if...?" questions. Young children can have lots of anxiety, especially when faced with something new, such as starting school. Luckily, Elmo and his Sesame Street friends are here to relieve those first-time jitters! This picture book helpfully answers common questions (What if I don't like my teacher? What if I don't know where the bathroom is?) to ease your little one's worries. Plus, the friendly, colorful faces of Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and other Muppets always produce smiles! This is a great resource--and gift--for any child about to start preschool or kindergarten. Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, aims to help kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder through its many unique domestic and international initiatives. These projects cover a wide array of topics for families around the world.

I Would Rather Hug A Tiger (PB) (Paperback): Lorna Scobie I Would Rather Hug A Tiger (PB) (Paperback)
Lorna Scobie; Illustrated by Lorna Scobie
R164 Discovery Miles 1 640 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

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?

Amazing Me, Amazing You (Paperback): Christine McGuinness Amazing Me, Amazing You (Paperback)
Christine McGuinness; Illustrated by Hannah Jayne Lewin
R183 Discovery Miles 1 830 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.

The Story of Afro Hair (Hardcover): K.N. Chimbiri The Story of Afro Hair (Hardcover)
K.N. Chimbiri; Illustrated by Joelle Avelino
R235 Discovery Miles 2 350 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

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

Zebra Won't Wear Spots (Board book): Noodle Juice Zebra Won't Wear Spots (Board book)
Noodle Juice; Illustrated by Mr Griff
R181 Discovery Miles 1 810 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Join Zebra and her friends on a particularly spotty adventure. If she's not dripping wet or very chilly, then she's feeling left out or being rather rude. Energetic rhyming text will delight young children who will love the colourful characters and laugh out loud at the ending of the book! Will Zebra ever learn to love spots? 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!

Hello Baby Animals! - A high-contrast book for babies (Board book): Amelia Hepworth Hello Baby Animals! - A high-contrast book for babies (Board book)
Amelia Hepworth; Illustrated by Cani Chen
R200 R170 Discovery Miles 1 700 Save R30 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Picos, Narices Y Trompas / Noses (Spanish Edition) (English, Spanish, Board book): Jaye Garnett Picos, Narices Y Trompas / Noses (Spanish Edition) (English, Spanish, Board book)
Jaye Garnett; Illustrated by Mari Lobo; Edited by Cottage Door Press
R329 R291 Discovery Miles 2 910 Save R38 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Word Collector (Paperback): Peter H. Reynolds The Word Collector (Paperback)
Peter H. Reynolds; Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds
R179 Discovery Miles 1 790 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

From a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator comes an inspiring picture book about the power of words. Some people collect stamps. Some people collect coins. Some people collect art. And Jerome? Jerome collected words . . . In this illustrated picture book from Peter H. Reynolds, a little boy discovers the magic of the words all around him -- short and sweet words, complicated words, words that stand out. But one day his carefully curated collection of words gets messy, and that's when Jerome discovers that words that connect, transform and empower. So Jerome starts using his words, and that's when they become powerful. Named an Outstanding Literary Work for Children by the NAACP The perfect gift for curious little ones learning how to spell and new words From the creator of The Dot, I Am Human, and Happy Dreamer comes a celebration of finding your own words -- and the impact you can have when you share them with the world. "Celebrates individuality, self-expression, and the joys of being a dreamer... a liberating validation of dreaming as restorative, comforting, and powerful, while giving kids full license to be themselves" -- Publishers Weekly

Farm and Wild Animal 10 button sound books: 2 BOOK PACK - Let's Listen to the Animals Around the World!/Let's Listen... Farm and Wild Animal 10 button sound books: 2 BOOK PACK - Let's Listen to the Animals Around the World!/Let's Listen on the Farm! (Paperback)
Cottage Door Press
R517 Discovery Miles 5 170 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Quack! Moo! Oink! Lets Listen On The Farm Bring the busy farmyard to life and follow along by pressing the corresponding sound buttons for each page. Let's listen to the animals on the farm and read fun animal facts on every page. Did you know cockerels crow all day long, not just when the sun comes up? Cock-a-doodle-doo!Explore the noisy farm, press the sound buttons to hear the cow moo, the lamb baa-baa, the duck quack-quack and the pig oink-oink. What sound does a barn owl make? This interactive fun farm book will keep your child entertained and engaged.Hoot! Meow! Roar! Lets Listen To Animals Around The World Take a journey and listen to the animals! Meet animals from around the world on land and in the sea, press the sound buttons to hear the sounds they make and learn fun (and wild) animal facts on every page.Explore incredible creatures, press the sound buttons to hear the noises lions, elephants, owls, seals and foxes make! What sound does a llama make? This interactive fun filled animal book will keep your child entertained and engaged. Quack! Moo! Oink! Lets Listen On The Farm10 sound buttons feature 10 different animal sounds including cows, pigs, horses, dogs and more!Hoot! Meow! Roar! Lets Listen To Animals Around The World10 sound buttons featuring 10 different animal sounds including cats, dogs, whales, sheep and more!Activities bring the scene to life and follow along by pressing the corresponding sound buttons on each page.Colourful, educational, sturdy board pages have fun animal facts on every pageVivid illustrations and shaped animal cutouts which can be used to turn the pages, a sensory learning experience which helps the childs development.Following along with the story and pushing the corresponding sound buttons supportsmatching and fine motor skills.Babies and toddlers will love exploring the farm and the animal kingdom reading these books over and over again!

Greg the Sausage Roll: Santa's Little Helper - A LadBaby Book (Paperback): Mark Hoyle, Roxanne Hoyle Greg the Sausage Roll: Santa's Little Helper - A LadBaby Book (Paperback)
Mark Hoyle, Roxanne Hoyle; Illustrated by Gareth Conway
R190 R152 Discovery Miles 1 520 Save R38 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

THE SUNDAY TIMES NO. 1 BESTSELLER The tinsel is up in the bakery, the lights are twinkling and the mince pies are sold out. It's CHRISTMAS EVE! Greg the Sausage Roll is so excited he could burst. And when he's scooped up as a last-minute treat for Santa, he's catapulted into a magical festive caper beyond his wildest dreams. Hold on tight for a spectacular sausage roll-ercoaster of an adventure! Developed and written by the social media phenomenon that is LadBaby - the king and queen of Christmas and of sausage rolls.

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.

My First Nature: Let's Go Exploring! (Board book): Dk My First Nature: Let's Go Exploring! (Board book)
Dk
R190 R152 Discovery Miles 1 520 Save R38 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

This busy board book encourages hands-on fun for your toddler as they discover everything nature has to offer! Introducing My First Nature: Let's go exploring! an adorable board book for babies and toddlers, featuring different environments and wildlife for them to explore and love. This engaging nature book is packed with bright, colourful pictures and fun-filled activities to get your little ones thinking and talking, and your child will love learning about animals and all their different habitats along the way. How many legs does a spider have? Can you help spot the night-time animals? From ferny, forest floors to white, sandy beaches, babies and toddlers will love journeying through the different environments to discover the variety of wildlife that lives in our surroundings. This vibrant board book is a must-have for babies and toddlers aged 0-3 to encourage early learning and help your child develop early speaking, listening, and observation skills. Celebrate your child's curiosity, as they uncover: - Over 180 colourful photographs of animals and the natural world with corresponding word labels. - First nature words split into 13 distinct groups so kids can learn about the many different types. - Sturdy and chunky board book with safe rounded tabs, thoroughly tested for babies and toddlers. - Easy-to-read text with names and descriptions to encourage language development in 0-3 year olds. The interactive book encourages children to count the match-up animals and their homes, and count which animals on the page can fly. This delivers a rounded early learning reading experience for young children, whilst they engage and have fun! Whether it's matching up animals and their homes, or counting which animals on the page can fly, your little one can bring the nature to life in this inspiring board book. The strong board pages are made especially for young children, and the chunky tabs are easy to grab to help with early motor control. Young children will be able to quickly recognise the picture on the tab which will take them straight to the page with their favourite wildlife. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there? There's so much more to explore and love with DK's My First series. With over 15 titles in the series, your child can discover new topics, people and places to keep them entertained time and time again. Discover all the colours of the rainbow with My First Colours, meet playful puppies and cuddly kittens with My First Animals and have a fabulous time on the farm with My First Farm. Learning has never been more fun!

Never Grow Up (Paperback): Roald Dahl Never Grow Up (Paperback)
Roald Dahl; Illustrated by Quentin Blake
R190 R152 Discovery Miles 1 520 Save R38 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

A brand new picture book inspired by Roald Dahl and illustrated by Quentin Blake It's rotten when you're very small, You hardly get a say at all. It's "No!" and "Quiet!" and "That's enough!" By golly, life - it can be tough . . . Inspired by the work of the world's number 1 storyteller, this picture book is a guide to growing up the Roald Dahl way, with gloriumptious illustrations by Quentin Blake. A celebration of all the tremendous things children have in store - from adventure to inventions, chocolate cakes to rhino poo - along with a reminder that the very best grown ups are those who hold on tight to the chiddler inside.

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