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Flowers
(Paperback)
Caroline Young; Illustrated by Jean Claude
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This charming book is just waiting to be filled with beautiful flower stickers. It includes colourful scenes of all kinds of gorgeous meadows, woodlands and gardens, all brimming with birds, bees, bugs and butterflies. With labels for the stickers, there's lots to learn and talk about.
Bring the British Museum to life with spectacular civilisation
scenes and amazing objects from the collection to colour! There's a
whole world to explore inside the British Museum, and with this
beautiful colouring book, readers can take a tour around each
civilisation and get creative at the same time! Aspiring artists
can pick up their colouring pencils and bring the scenes and
objects to life, whilst learning about life in different cultures.
Each brilliantly busy black and white scene includes introductory
information about each culture and fascinating facts about amazing
objects from the Museum's collection. From a bustling ancient Greek
marketplace to a traditional dragon parade around China's Forbidden
City, and many more spectacular scenes in between, this book is a
fantastically fun way to explore different cultures. And with four
pages of colour photographic stickers to have fun with too, this is
the ideal book to get young readers excited about the British
Museum - and indeed the world!
From amazing cloud formations and rainbows to twinkling stars and
planets, become an expert sky explorer with this brilliant guide to
the wonders of the sky, both by day and night. Wherever you are,
whatever the weather, there's always something to see if you look
up! Learn how to tell your cumulonimbus from your contrails, your
stars from your satellites, and much more in the beautifully
illustrated spotter's guides to the sky by day and by night. Find
out what makes the sky blue, the difference between lunar and solar
eclipses and how mirages happen. And even discover how to make a
rainbow, create your own lightning and steer by the stars yourself!
In a handy pocket format with vibrant elastic closer, this book
also includes top spotting tips for your adventures, plus a quiz to
test your expert explorer knowledge.
Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this
pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for
hours of fun! Kids will have fun collecting points with more than
140 bird-related things to find. From robins to blackbirds,
seagulls to finches, they'll learn all about birds on their
doorstep. And once they've scored 1000 points, super-spotters can
claim their official i-SPY certificate and badge. With more than 30
i-SPY books to collect, there's something for everyone! For even
more outdoor fun check out i-SPY Nature (ISBN 9780008386467).
Go on a sensory adventure with the UK's favourite touch-and-feel
baby book series, in That's not my deer... by Fiona Watt. The
perfect springtime read, babies and toddlers will love touching the
fuzzy, furry, smooth and soft fabric patches on every page. That's
not my... books are designed to be shared, and develop sensory and
language development. Don't forget to spot the little white mouse
as they explore this sturdy board book, perfect for little hands.
DID YOU KNOW...? One That's not my... book is sold every minute in
the UK! With over 60 titles to choose from, there's a That's not
my... book for everyone.
This book introduces students to the things that humans need to
live: food, shelter, water, and air. With images that are easy to
identify and clear, simple sentence structures, this science reader
simplifies scientific concepts for young students as they improve
their reading skills. A fun and easy science experiment and Your
Turn! activity provide more in-depth opportunities for additional
learning. Nonfiction text features include a glossary and an index.
Engage students in learning with this dynamic text!
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Roly the Hedgehog
(Hardcover)
Frances Rodgers; Illustrated by Ben Grisdale
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R295
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The facts behind a fish that's worth its weight in gold. Some fish
breathe air and some fish fly, but the most wonderful fish of all
turns out to be the one you've got at home. In another offering of
the beloved Giggle and Learn series, Kevin McCloskey blends
science, art, and comedy to reveal the true story behind the common
goldfish.
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Dogs in Disguise
(Paperback)
Peter Bently; Illustrated by John Bond
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R247
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An exciting new collaboration between the Roald Dahl Funny
Prize-winning author Peter Bently and the incredibly talented
illustrator John Bond! Dogs come in all kinds of colours and sizes
But when no one's looking they put on DISGUISES. A joyful peek into
the crazy antics of all sorts of dogs in disguise! Dressing up in
clothing they find at home, these adventurous pooches blend into
the crowd at all the places dogs aren't allowed, like the store,
the cinema and the swimming pool! But not all of their disguises go
quite to plan, with hilarious results . . . From schnauzers in
trousers to cosmonaut cockapoos, this jaunty rhyming text from
hugely popular, award-winning author, Peter Bently, with
brilliantly witty illustrations from John Bond, creator of the Mini
Rabbit books, will have children howling with laughter!
This is our Green Planet: a hidden world where plants care for
other plants and can smell, taste, touch, hear and even . . .
'talk'. In the world of plants, time passes more slowly, but if we
speed months into minutes we can peer into this hidden world and
realise: it's a battleground. Plants are working to thwart their
enemies, and to trick animals into working for them. Right under
your feet, and all around you, is a secret world you've probably
never noticed. Until now. Let's explore our Green Planet: a secret
world of plants that might change how you see plants forever . . .
Discover all there is to love about our astonishing Green Planet,
the stories of its inhabitants, and the challenges it faces. In
collaboration with BBC Earth, this illustrated non-fiction book
captures the intrigue, drama, and beauty of the groundbreaking new
BBC TV series: The Green Planet, narrated by Sir David
Attenborough.
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The Seashore
(Paperback)
Pierre de Hugo; Created by Gallimard Jeunesse, Elisabeth Cohat
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The tide is out, let's explore! Look for colourful shells, dig in
the sand, and peek under stones. See where crabs and shrimps hide,
and find starfish, oysters, and mussels. Discover all the fish that
live on the sea bed; why they are flat and how they hide from
predators. There's lots to learn in a day out at the seashore! This
title is part of the My First Discovery paperback series - a unique
collection of beautifully illustrated information books for
children aged 4 to 7, with simple language to aid learning and
realistic artwork to inspire young minds. There are 8 transparent
overlay pages, which reveal hidden surprises and make the pages
come alive. With free access to a brand new audio app, children can
listen and read along at their own pace, page by page.
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Oona
(Hardcover)
Kelly DiPucchio; Illustrated by Raissa Figueroa
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R594
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This comical and heartfelt picture book is a winning celebration of
invention, creativity, and friendship. With gorgeous underwater
scenes and a crowd-pleasing tale, this is one little mermaid who is
here to make a splash! New York Times bestselling author Kelly
DiPucchio and illustrator Raissa Figueroa would like to introduce
Oona-the big wide sea's littlest mischief-maker. Oona and her best
friend Otto love to search for treasure...and often find trouble
instead. Messy trouble. Tricky trouble. Even shark-related trouble.
That's never stopped them before, though! After all, no proper
treasure hunt is without some adventure. But when the grandest
treasure yet is stuck in a deep, dark rift, Oona's not sure if she
can dive right in. What might be waiting for her in those unknown
waters?
A fun, lively and stylish look at the world through the questions
of children, with games and more questions to extend the enjoyment
and learning. Included is a set of copiable game cards to encourage
memory skills, further the learning and for fun! Children have so
many questions about the world and this book looks at the world of
rainforests, asking and answering questions to build knowledge on
technology and science. So Many Questions is a series of books for
inquisitive children. Following the curiosity of different
characters, each book is filled with questions (and answers) to
prompt thinking and build knowledge around each topic covered.
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I Try
(Paperback)
Susie Brooks; Illustrated by Cally Johnson-Isaacs
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Empowering little ones by building resilience – learn techniques
from the animal world! Spiders’ webs are super strong, but when
it breaks they have to spin a new one. Birds aren’t born flying
but learn by making a brave leap. Using pitch-perfect examples from
the animal kingdom, this book encourages little ones to try new
things, build their confidence and become resilient in all aspects
of life. The cute and relatable cast of children work together and
support each other, showing that there is always help around,
especially when venturing into the unknown. Illustrated throughout
in Cally Johnson-Isaacs adorable, humorous and characterful style.
The perfect follow-up to I Breathe, a book of yoga poses for kids
from the same author/illustrator pairing.
Oona is one determined little mermaid, but she faces her biggest
challenge yet in trying to make friends with Stanley the shark.
Whatever will she do? A fun-filled and gorgeously illustrated
celebration of friendship, creativity and perseverance. Oona loves
to share her inventions with her friends. They're big and bold and
loud - just like her! But there's one underwater creature who
doesn't seem to enjoy Oona's company, or her creations. And that's
Stanley the shark! Oona's latest hopping, chopping and popping
inventions just make him angry. Oona may not know what Stanley
likes, but she does know what he doesn't. And maybe that's a good
place to start. Because mermaids never stop trying . . . not when
there's a friend out there to make. From the New York Times
bestselling author Kelly DiPucchio and featuring the extraordinary
illustrative talents of Raissa Figueroa, the dynamic partnership
behind Oona.
A heartwarming picture book based on the incredible true story of
social media sensation and round-the-world-cyclist Dean Nicholson
and his trusty cat companion, Nala. When Dean Nicholson found an
abandoned kitten by the side of the road one day, he hadn't
bargained on the lessons he'd learn from his unlikely companion,
Nala. Both curious, independent, resilient and adventurous, they
were a perfect match - and so together, they set off to travel
around the world. This inspirational true story, with an underlying
message about loving and caring for animals, will show young
readers everywhere that you can find friendship in the most
unlikely places. With gorgeous illustrations from winner of the
Waterstones Gift of the Year, Frann Preston-Gannon, and also
featuring photos of Dean and Nala's real-world adventures. Dean and
Nala's story has become a social media and publishing phenomenon.
Dean's book for adults, Nala's World, spent two weeks on the Sunday
Times' bestseller list and has been translated into twenty-five
languages.
From the author of the Costa Award-winning Asha & the Spirit
Bird and Tamarind & the Star of Ishta comes a atmospheric,
magical adventure with a stunning twist ... 'A magical stormy
adventure' THE TIMES 'A gem for readers of eight-plus' THE GUARDIAN
'A deliciously addictive, one-sitting type of read' NIZRANA FAROOK,
AUTHOR OF THE GIRL WHO STOLE AN ELEPHANT 'A beautiful weaving of
myth and magic ... Simply stunning' ZILLAH BETHELL, AUTHOR OF THE
SHARK CALLER Aarti has lived on the island with Aunt for as long as
she can remember. Like the weather, Aunt rules her world with rare
warmth. Aarti's only comforts are a book of Indian myths full of
blue gods, a fox's friendship, and a toy rabbit she finds in a
locked room. Then, she learns Aunt has been feeding her lies. Fate
intervenes when a half-drowned boy washes up on the beach. With his
help, Aarti hopes to remember who she really is ... and perhaps
find a way home. The mesmerising third novel from one of the most
exciting writers of middle-grade fiction Jasbinder is the author of
the Costa Book Award-winning Asha & the Spirit Bird and Indie
Book Award-winning Tamarind & the Star of Ishta Themes of
identity, faith and belonging with a stunning twist in an evocative
and remote Scottish island setting
Zoom in to watch a hummingbird drink nectar; watch a pea shoot
appear; see a little snail as he comes come out to drink. With
charming text and real science, see nature up close and let it stop
you in your tracks, so that you can truly find joy in the present
moment.
Science and laughs combine in this out-of-this-world adventure,
featuring illustrations by Ben Mantle! 'Pure joy' PIERS TORDAY '[A]
warm, funny alien read' VASHTI HARDY 'A bright, brainy book' THE
TIMES 'If you like your science with a dose of laughter, then this
rollicking space adventure is for you.' WEEK JUNIOR You might think
that this story is going to be an intergalactic adventure filled
with UFOs, black holes, killer robots and some very foul-smelling
aliens. And you'd be right. But it's mostly about a boy called
Jake, his embarrassing dad, and the mind-boggling question ... are
we really alone in the universe? Funny, easy to read and hugely
likeable, Space Oddity combines science, comedy and adventure for
ages 7 and up. A new, younger story from award-winning writer
Christopher Edge, author of The Infinite Lives of Maisie Day. Came
out of The Big Idea Competition, from a story entry by scientist Dr
Sarah Ryan. Cover and inside illustrations by Ben Mantle (The Land
of Roar and I, Cosmo).
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Which Tail?
(Board book)
Elsa Martins; Text written by Laura Baker
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