Everything is . . . MAMA! Jimmy Fallon, one of the most popular entertainers in the world and NBC's Tonight Show host, was on a mission with his first children's book to have every baby's first word be DADA. And it worked! A lot of babies' first words were DADA. However, everything after that was MAMA. So take a lighthearted look at the world from your baby's point of view as different animals try to teach their children that there are other words in addition to MAMA for familiar objects and activities, now available in board book format.

A classic Ant and Bee book to treasure, that is perfect for children aged 3 and up. Designed for shared reading fun, this much-loved series will build reading confidence.

Over 100,000 copies of the Ant and Bee series already sold!

The Zoo Man and Kind Dog have invited Ant and Bee to the Zoo Games! Can you help them tell the time so that they’re not late for any of the games?

Ant and Bee teach children to read via word recognition and encourage story sharing with siblings and parents. Grown-ups read the black words, but the shorter, simpler red words are for young children to call out. Parents and grandparents who grew up with Ant and Bee will love sharing this nostalgic experience from the same era as Ladybird Read it yourself.

First published in 1950, Ant and Bee were in print for over 40 years. Ant and Bee is a classic brand, and the delightful and much-loved characters are instantly recognisable to thousands of diehard fans today.

With whimsical illustrations and simple text, the Time To Read books are guaranteed to help beginner readers practice skills and develop confidence. The fifteen stories in Time To Read encourage a love of reading with basic letter sounds, easy words, and engaging characters. Parents and educators (both classroom and home) will find that these books can truly be utilized with very young children who are in the early stages of learning phonics. Designed to aid in teaching a beginning reader, the Time to Read books can be used with almost every "learn to read" textbook. They are especially compatible with reading programs geared toward the average parent, ordinary homeschooling teachers, and step-by-step reading lesson programs. They're the ideal companion text for a homeschooling language arts curriculum for both Pre-school and Kindergarten aged children, or for school children who need reading practice and confidence in their reading ability. In the "Short Vowels" book, beginning readers will encounter simple sentences designed to build proficiency. PAT SAT. PAT AND THE CAT SAT. Children will delight in these silly stories and quaint drawings as they practice with the building blocks needed to become independent readers.

This characterful reference book contains 199 illustrations of people doing all kinds of jobs. Charming illustrations familiarise children with the job roles they'll recognise from school, at the doctor's surgery and at the shops, as well as introducing them to marine biologists, musicians, mechanics and many more besides.

Textile artist, Jane Foster, makes toys and prints that appear throughout the world in iconic design publications and stores. Her retro-inspired designs have a strong Scandinavian influence and are set to become instant classics. With their vibrant, strong and cheerful look, these beautifully produced books make perfect gifts for a new baby or first birthday.

New York Times Bestseller! 5 Starred Reviews! "Will have listeners in stitches." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Purely absurd, sidesplitting humor." --Booklist (starred review) "Demands bombastic, full-volume performances." --Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Perfect for a guffawing share with younger sibs or buddy read." --BCCB (starred review) "The sort of story that makes children love to read." --School Library Journal (starred review) From acclaimed, bestselling creators Drew Daywalt, author of The Day the Crayons Quit and The Day the Crayons Came Home, and Adam Rex, author-illustrator of Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich, comes a laugh-out-loud hilarious picture book about the epic tale of the classic game Rock, Paper, Scissors. "I couldn't stop laughing while reading this aloud to a group of kids," commented the founder of Bookopolis.com, Kari Ness Riedel.

Welcome to the world little one! Come explore our Animals and colours Lift-a-Flap board book filled with surprises Perfectly sized for little hands and fingers to open and close the flaps. 6 chunky and sturdy flaps are extra strong so your little one can open and close again and again Surprise and delight baby with bright artwork and special treats under each flap Collect all the books in the Babies Love series. From colors and animals, to first words and holidays, the Babies Love Chunky Lift-a-Flap series is a great introduction to reading with cheerful, contemporary, and whimsical illustrations and sturdy, easy-to-lift flaps

The ideal first animal picture book for babies and toddlers. Build little ones' vocabulary with 100 important animals, all with bold photographs and beautiful illustrations.

Bright and colourful themed pages cover pets, farm animals, big beasts, cute baby animals, and animal colours and patterns. 100 First Animals is a large board book with a padded cover and makes an ideal first gift for babies.

Crystal-clear photos show the wonder of the animal world, while engaging illustrations tell simple stories that stimulate talking, from a swan with her cygnets to a fish being chased by a smiley shark! Word labels encourage pointing, naming, and picture-and-word association. Cleverly designed to inform and entertain, 100 First Animals makes learning an exciting adventure for your baby.

The first steps in learning a new language are made easy and fun in this exciting word-and-picture book. Introducing more than 1000 Spanish words, all of them illustrated with lively drawings by Susie Lacome. Words and images are arranged by topic, such as the bedroom, the garden, food, shapes and clothes, and will immediately capture the interest of young readers. Simple questions in English and Spanish allow beginners to explore the language further.

A pack of illustrated cards with fifty words in simplified Chinese characters, as used on mainland China. Each card shows a picture of an everyday object with the Chinese word on one side and just the word on the other to aid revision. Illustrated with Jo Litchfield's handmade models. The cards can be used to play games, for self-testing, or simply propped up around the house or classroom as useful reminders.

From desert dinosaurs and ice age animals to mighty mammals and powerful predators, this colourful book is packed with 199 creatures that lived long ago. Children will love spotting all the weird and wonderful creatures, from well-known dinosaurs such as a diplodocus and a tyrannosaurus to lesser known species such as a megaloceros.

With those opening lines, we've already encountered similes using like, similes using as and metaphors. Personifications, idioms, hyperboles, allusions and much more lie ahead. But this isn't a writing guide, it's a picture book story about a little monster who oozes personality. The first pages leave us guessing but children will soon work out, to their delight, that Moofy's a cat. And what else could this furball of mischief be? Fun is the order of the day but an unobtrusive banner on each page lets interested readers know which figure of speech is being featured. This is a book a young reader and future writer can grow with.

Brilliant board books for toddlers based around senses. Exploring the concept of touch, this title features familiar scenes and fun words to encourage lively chatter.

*Winner Moonbeam Children's Book Award* *Winner Creative Child Magazine Book of the Year Award* *Freeman Book Award for Children's Literature* My First Book of Vietnamese Words is a beautifully illustrated book that introduces Vietnamese language and culture to young children through everyday words. This Vietnamese children's book teaches in a playful way--combining the familiar ABC rhyming structure with vivid illustrations to encourage young children's natural language learning abilities. Words kids use every day in English are joined by words unique to Vietnamese culture to give kids a glimpse of Vietnamese life and to show how, despite cultural differences, children all over the world have a lot in common. Linguistic and cultural notes are added to enhance the kids' adventure in a land that's modern yet filled with beautiful traditions.

The #1 bestselling Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids series now brings the giggles for baby's very first belly laughs with this beautifully illustrated, hilariously funny board book! Rob Elliott's Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes for Kids series has sold more than 5 million copies! Now his fun-for-the-whole-family collection has been perfectly adapted for the youngest readers. The board book format creates perfect comedic format for little ones! With each joke is a hilarious drawing to match the punchline, making the book visually fun and perfect for non-readers. With nearly a dozen delightful puns from laugh-master Rob Elliott, you'll giggle along with your little one at this collection of heartwarming jokes, with colorful, kid-friendly illustrations by Zoe Waring. The Laugh-Out-Loud books are a household name, and now everyone can join in the fun! The new board book line includes everything readers love about the LOL brand, along with fun, colorful drawings to make the jokes even more fun for little ones.

New big books to share with a group! "Big books are ideal for use with a large group--they are oversized at 14-1/2 x 18 inches. A perfect way to enjoy Holt favorites with many children at once!"
Denise Fleming's Caldecott Honor book illustrates a small, small pond through the seasons while introducing common wildlife and action verbs. Also available in big book format: "The Colors of Us"By Karen Katz "Here are My Hands"By Bill Martin Jr and John Archambault, illustrated by Ted Rand "Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See?"By Bill Martin Jr, illustrated by Eric Carle

• Wonderful jumbo jigsaw cased board book with double-sided play pieces!
• Beautiful detailed illustrations with ‘can you find’ activities.
• Adventure, Fairytale and Market in series - Construction to follow.