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Books > Children's & Educational > Young children's, early learning & special book types > Early learning / early learning concepts > First experiences
We're amazing! We can dance, dress up, sing and make music. There's nobody quite like us! Enjoy the antics of this inclusive and diverse group of friends, as they celebrate the natural and boundless creativity to be found in every child.
Get ready to eat with the classic Sophie la girafe toy, in this boardbook full of gentle messages for mealtime success. Sophie is feeling hungry. Join her at the table for a delicious meal in this book specially made for little ones trying their first tastes. This short story is perfect for reading aloud with babies and toddlers. Each scene presents first words from around the home, making it the ideal book for little ones just starting to talk, while textured pages will engage even the youngest babies' senses. For parents and carers, each page features short practical tips for your weaning journey, consulted by Early Years expert Lizzie Noble. Sophie la girafe has sold more than 50 million teether toys worldwide, and now the iconic toy from France turns 60. Celebrate with Sophie as she steps into the pages of a brand new series of baby books. Designed for reading together with your baby or toddler, this would also make the perfect baby shower or new baby gift.
Join the busy athlete as he goes for gold in this playful, interactive flap book! Ready, set, go! Can you win the gold medal? Join in and use the flaps to help the athlete to warm up, jump over the pole, dive into the pool and much, much more. With interactive action-flaps, you can do it, too! Each clever flap provides an action or scene-change to encourage children to actively engage and explore. The playful flaps are perfect for little hands to develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Original concept and illustration by Dan Green. The Busy Day series: Introduces the world Boosts motor skills Recommended for children aged 2+ Also available in the Busy Day series: Builder Vet Chef Astronaut Farmer Firefighter Train Driver
Everybody Feels explores our emotions - the good and the not so good. Whether we are happy, sad, angry, worried or confused, all of our emotions are important. This bright book helps toddlers to understand their feelings and gives some easy tips for feeling better. This is a simple introduction to an important topic for curious toddlers and pre-schoolers, with easily explained text and bright, bold illustrations throughout.
A colourful first pop-up book of the sea, perfect for tiny hands. On the beach, on the waves and under the sea – find lots of ocean things in this colourful pop-up book. With 15 pop-ups and beautifully stylish illustrations by Ingela P Arrhenius, this is a first pop-up book to treasure.
Introduce your baby to all of the seasons with this bright, interactive playbook. Say hello to spring, summer, autumn and winter, from fluffy chicks to sparkly snowflakes! With textured patches to touch, feel and explore, this bright and sturdy board book with grabbable tabs will engage young children from birth upwards. High-contrast colours and touch-and-feels stimulate a baby's senses, while encouraging interaction and play. A perfect first words book for all babies and toddlers. Sensory development Boosts motor skills Recommended for children aged 0+ Illustrated by Lemon Ribbon Studio Also available: Baby Touch: Playbook Baby Touch: Peekaboo Baby Touch: Vehicles Baby Touch: Animals Baby Touch: Tummy Time Baby Touch: Night Night Baby Touch: Busy Day Baby Touch: Get Dressed
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
Let's play out in the snow! There's a wealth of sights, sounds, smells, tastes and textures to discover and enjoy! In this series of richly illustrated books, Carol Thompson celebrates the immediate and sensory response of children to the natural world - whatever the weather!
Spend the day with a busy baby and her two dads, and learn the words for things you do and see along the way! This innovative first-words book features labels for objects, actions and sound effects, as well as a fun seek-and-find element.
Touch, read, and discover all about our amazing solar system with your toddler and Smithsonian Kids! Featuring special embossing to highlight fun facts about the wonders of space and the universe, this book engages both verbal and tactile learning skills. Embossed textures and bright, detailed photographs and renderings from Smithsonian are sure to engage, entertain, and educate your curious toddler.
Pablo thinks differently! Pablo's mum takes him to his cousin Lorna's birthday party, but Pablo gets scared of the noisy party. Pablo hides in the car, and soon his friends come to join him. Pablo's friends help him realise that it's OK if he doesn't want to go to the party. This lovely and heartwarming story will help readers understand that not everybody thinks the same way, and that some people feel differently about parties. All Pablo books are written by writers on the autistic spectrum and are grounded in the real-life experiences of autistic children.
It's a busy day on the building site! Join in and use the flaps to help the builder climb the ladder, saw the wood, hammer the nail and much, much more. With interactive action-flaps, you can do it, too! Each clever flap provides an action or scene-change to encourage children to actively engage and explore. The playful flaps are perfect for little hands to develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Original concept and illustration by Dan Green. Look out for other titles in the Busy Day series: Vet Chef Astronaut . . . and many more to come!
We are amazing! We can sing, dance, dress up, and make music. There's nobody like us! Enjoy the antics of this inclusive and diverse group of friends, as they celebrate the natural and boundless creativity to be found in every child. !Somos sorprendentes! Cantamos, bailamos, nos disfrazamos y tocamos musica. !Somos unicos y especiales! Disfruta de las travesuras de este diverso y simpatico grupo de amigos mientras celebran la infinita y espontanea creatividad que hay en cada nino.
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!
Have fun with Spot and discover new experiences together! Spot is going to the swimming pool with Mum and his smart new rubber ring. At first he feels a little nervous, but with a bit of support from Mum and friends soon Spot is splashing about and having a whale of a time!
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.
Let's play with our tiger friend! This story features a fun animal finger puppet toy built into the board book encouraging interactive play, hand-eye coordination, and language development. Babies and toddlers learn best when they are playing, especially when their grown-ups are in on the fun! Let's play with our Tyrannosaurus rex friend! Learn all about the king of the dinosaurs that roamed North America more than 65 million years ago. This story features a fun finger puppet toy built into the board book encouraging interactive play, hand-eye coordination, sensory and language development. Babies and toddlers learn best when they are playing, especially when their grown-ups are in on the fun! A perfect dinosaur introduction for littles packed with fun dino facts
Duckling is splashing in a pond, Chick is learning to sing and Little Lamb is hopping happily. Spring is here, little ones! Turn the pages and watch the faces change in this playful board book about parent and child relationships and new life in spring. Simply by turning the page, the Venetian movement causes the animal's expressions to change in front of your eyes! Reading the humorous story and watching the animated illustrations with your child will help them learn about different facial expressions and the emotions they convey. Supports your child's emotional intelligence Builds cognitive skills Expands a child's knowledge of the world around them
Adults and children alike will be enchanted by these charming board books, distinguished by the exceptional quality of the sounds that bring every picture to life. The books have a button on every spread which triggers one of six sounds that each introduce a different pet.
Come have a peek-a-boo adventure! Play peek-a-boo with animal friends and see who is hiding. Peek-a-boo holes are the perfect size for your little one to help turn the page. Character cut-outs at the top also help little hands grab and turn pages. Thick sturdy board pages for your baby or toddler to read over and over again. Take-along handle for little hands to carry wherever they go Perfect gift for your little baby or toddler. |
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