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

There Are 101 Animals in This Book is perfect for children 2 years+ who are discovering the world around them. Detailed pictures encourage little ones to develop their finding skills as they search for each set of animals in their natural habitats and learn their names. Can they spot the hidden 101 animal too? With five beautifully illustrated scenes from Rebecca Jones to explore and with activities on colours, counting and more, there is lots to do and talk about. Discover more in the 101 series with There Are 101 Minibeasts in This Book.

Learn simple shapes with some amazing animals in this bright and fun board book. Meet some rats nibbling a triangle of cheese, a seal playing with a circular ball and a pair of goldfish swimming in a rectangular fish tank, as these fantastic animals introduce you to simple shapes! This entertaining and characterful board book from Emmy award-winning visual artist, illustrator and author Nikolas Ilic will bring a smile to the faces of adults and children alike, with cartoon-style illustrations introducing readers to a host of vibrant animals. These eye-catching illustrations will help kids have fun as they learn simple shapes and how to spot them in the world around them in this wonderfully fun book. A great book for parents to read with children or for kids to entertain themselves with, this bright and bold title is the perfect way for early learners to master shapes! This book is from Nikolas Ilic's First Concepts, a series of bright and bold children's picture books which introduce young readers to important first concepts in a fun and accessible way. Other titles available include: Animal Colours, Animal ABC, Animal 123, and Animal Opposites.

Introduce essential first animal words to curious toddlers with this fantastic BIG board book. First 100 Animals helps busy, curious toddlers explore their world and develop their vocabulary. There are questions to answer on every page, lots to spot and giggle at and a lift-the-flap matching game to play. Arranged by familiar themes like pets, on the farm, in the wild and under the sea, essential first animal words are placed in engaging contexts that prompt further talking and interaction between parents, carers and little ones. "These books are fun to share . . . they encourage speech and help children grasp new concepts" - Dr Jacqueline Harding-Vallance, Child Development Consultant Also available: First 100 Words

This title is suitable for ages 0-2 years. In this delightful series of books, under GMC's exciting new imprint, Button Books, Alain Gree's stunning vintage illustrations leap out from every page. With three titles, "Numbers", "Animals" and "Colours", aimed at children aged 0-2 and three further titles, "Alphabet", "Transport" and "Nature", aimed at 2-4 years, children will love to be taught their first words with the aid of such absorbing and vibrant illustrations. Despite their simplicity there is a richness of content that children will be fascinated by, and this wealth of information will be a joy for adults to share and discuss, making the potential for learning endless. As an educational tool and a pleasure to own, this fabulous series of books is a wonderful investment for families.

Key Words with Peter and Jane uses the most frequently met words in the English language as a starting point for learning to read successfully and confidently. The Key Words reading scheme is scientifically researched and world renowned. In book 2a, Peter and Jane are having fun at the beach in 27 new words including 'look', 'to', 'go' and 'yes'. Once this book has been completed, the child moves on to book 2b. The Key Words with Peter and Jane books work because each of the key words is introduced gradually and repeated frequently. This builds confidence in children when they recognise these key words on sight (also known as the 'look and say' method of learning). Examples of key words are: the, one, two, he. There are 12 levels, each with 3 books: a, b, and c. Series a: Gradually introduces new words Series b: Provides further practise of words featured in the 'a' series Series c: Links reading with writing and phonics. All the words that have been introduced in each 'a' and 'b' book are also reinforced in the 'c' books

Bright illustrations and super stories make this sequel to the ABC Book ideal for young children moving beyond a-z. Featuring 22 essential letter combinations, it provides memorable reasons to explain why many letters change their sounds when they meet each other in a word.

Shell, wave, starfish, crab, ball, bucket, spade, hat... introduce your little ones to the words they'll encounter all around them at the seaside. The Seaside in 100 words introduces a range of different scenes and objects. With bold colours and a silky-feel cover that add visual and tactile interest, this fun book inspires a deeper knowledge of the world, introduces language skills and supports emotional intelligence. From things to take to the beach - hat, beach ball, sun cream, towell, spade - to foods we might eat - sandwiches, lolly, apple, banana, ice cream - to creatures we might see - turtle, octopus, whale, seagull, dolphin, fish, seahorse - this title covers all the words which young children might encounter at the beach. As well as objects and creatures, the book contains feeling words, like 'happy' and 'excited', as well as actions like 'waving' and 'splashing' or qualities like 'wet' or 'helpful'. Different types of world are given a different colourcode to help differentiate them and to help kids identify the different kinds of word! An original, contemporary take on teaching first words, the My World in 100 Words series of board books helps children ages 1-3 boost vocabulary, engage with the world around them and become familiar with specific subjects. With bright, playful illustrations from Sophie Beer, each book explores a different theme, including starting nursery, the home and the seaside. With 10 words per page and variation between full scenes and visual lists, there's plenty for children to look at and enjoy.

Pete the Cat helps kids learn to read with phonics! Who knew reading could be so groovy? This set of 12 simple and fun Pete the Cat storybooks is an excellent choice to share with your beginning reader. It's a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children ages 3 to 6. Enter into the world of reading with My First I Can Read! Reviewed by a phonics expert, these 12 short full-color books feature repeated examples of short and long vowel sounds and common sight words. Each of the simple stories in this box set is designed to teach kids how to master reading while rocking out with Pete the Cat. Phonics teaches children the relationship between letters and the sounds they make. A child who has mastered these relationships has an excellent foundation for learning to read and spell. According to the National Institute of Child Health & Human Development, a child who has learned phonics has a method to recognize familiar words and "decode" unfamiliar ones.

This is a pack of 33 cards including capital A-Z and the 5 long vowels. These cards provide a fun multi-sensory way to introduce capital letter shapes to children. Plain letters are on the reverse. Size of 31 cards is 188x244mm/7.4"x9.6".

This bilingual edition of Dr. Seuss's 100 First Words is perfect for introducing little ones to basic words in English and Spanish-and to the world of Dr. Seuss! Newly available in Spanish and English, this super-sturdy casebound board book introduces babies and toddlers to 100 essential first words-in both languages-and to the artwork of Dr. Seuss! Illustrated with images from his most beloved, classic books (among them One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, Green Eggs and Ham, and Hop on Pop)-the book also features Little Cats A-Z-the tiny cats from The Cat in the Hat Comes Back-doing something fun on every page! This large format is perfect for learning and for play, with plenty to look at and talk about on each page.