Relates the evolution of the family of mankind, from single cells in the sea to human beings with "big brains that wonder who we are.

In this companion book to Global Baby Girls, appealing photographs of baby boys from around the globe celebrate diversity.

From a wolf howling on a remote mountaintop to a macaw squawking in the deepest jungle, this engrossing sound book takes children on a journey to some of the wildest places on Earth and lets them hear the amazing animals who live there.

What will Clive be today? Follow Clive and his friends as they explore the many things a teacher does in a day. Role-play is crucial to a child's positive development, boosting language and social skills, and building self-confidence. This humorous and caring interaction of an inclusive group of playmates will inspire young readers to create their own diverse roles, free of gender stereotypes.

Learn all about artists who changed history in this engaging and colorful board book perfect for creators-in-training!

Painting, shaping, making art.

With creative joy, hands, and heart.

Little artists have great big imaginations.

In this follow up to This Little President, This Little Explorer, This Little Trailblazer, and This Little Scientist now even the youngest readers can learn all about great and empowering artists in history! Highlighting ten memorable artists who paved the way, parents and little ones alike will love this creativity primer full of fun, age-appropriate facts and bold illustrations.

Fred and Ted fly off on an island vacation in this book. Perfect for babies (and parents) who love dogs, planes, and tropical idylls, this charming introduction to opposites is also a perfect introduction to Fred and Ted

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.

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.

Folding out car by car, this accordion-style book takes readers on a tour of Santa's Christmas train. Each car has lots to see-elves making toys, penguins playing, reindeer preparing for the big day-as Santa searches for his missing boot. With a running landscape dotted with objects for children to find and count on the back of the book, All Aboard! The Christmas Train is a fun, interactive ride from beginning to end.

Follow Little Dino and all his prehistoric pals as they help you to understand action words in this chunky, soft-to-touch boardbook. This interactive book has been specially designed for young children and adults to enjoy together, with a wipe-clean cover and sturdy board pages. Each action is demonstrated by Dino and his friends, including related words such as eat and drink, jump and walk, and push and pull. You can learn the words, repeat the actions, and have fun! There's no need to be afraid! Little Dino, the young Tyrannosaurus, isn't at all scary, unlike the dinosaurs you may have seen in the movies. His friends are very nice, too - including a smiling Pterosaur, a bright red Triceratops and a blue Brontosaurus. There's no need to be afraid of learning new words, either, because Dino and his chums are here to help you by showing you what they mean. Some of the words are related, such as throw and kick or hold and carry. Some of them are just for fun, such as fly and sit or paint and climb. Happy reading!

This soft-to-the-touch board book encourages small children to learn and talk about wild animals. Youngsters love looking at pictures of animals, and they will find an entire zoo of them in here - everything from a fearsome crocodile to the cutest panda cub. A huge variety of creatures is shown, from an enormous elephant to a beautiful little butterfly; from tough-looking rhinos to delicate, bright green frogs; from a playful dolphin to a roaring lion; and from the familiar eagle to an exotic spiny lizard. The book's strong, dramatic pictures, and informative and entertaining point-and-say style encourage word skills and recognition. It is specially designed for youngsters and adults to enjoy together, with a wipe-clean cover and sturdy board pages. Visually interesting, enjoyable to use and built to last, this is a wonderful introduction to the worlds of words and wildlife. Experts agree that preschool children respond more immediately to photographs than to illustrations. This book is visually appealing, designed for kids to enjoy and to learn from. Here they will find a tall giraffe and a tiny tropical fish. Some pages are grouped by environment, showing the aquatic penguin and dolphin. Others are linked by type, such as the marsupial koala and kangaroo from Australia. Meanwhile, grown-ups can point to and repeat the simple captions. Explore the diversity of nature with this special padded boardbook.

Take a trip to the Park! Lift the giant flaps to reveal fun things in the park and touch lots of exciting texture beneath. Feel the shiny slide, a furry dog and look out for a frog in a pond.

With something to spot or count on every page too, each colourful book in the My First Touch and Find series will provide lots of fun for older babies and toddlers.

With bright and friendly illustrations from Marie-Noelle Horvath which really bring the park scenes to life.

Also available in this tactile series: Farm

Bouncy Bunny is having a race with his friends. Join in the fun with this touch-and-feel book, perfect for sharing at storytime.

Through soft and warm illustrations, and without words, Sarah Laidlaw tells the story of the year -- from planting the garden in spring and a summer's day spent at the beach, to playing in the autumn leaves and decorating the Christmas tree together. This chunky board book is a celebration of nature, seasonal change and family togetherness through the year. Children and parents can imagine their own story or simply enjoy spotting characters and details in the beautiful pictures.

The perfect baby present and self-purchase for just the right moment in a baby and parent's life. Beginning Baby is a line of novelty board books and gifts from the Chronicle Children's group. Based on over 30 years of distinctive, innovative, bestselling, and award-winning children's publishing, Beginning Baby is the ultimate series for new parents and their children. We've taken our experience as creative professionals, moms, dads, aunts, uncles, siblings, and friends to create a line of books and gifts that we would want to share with the little ones in our lives. Every Beginning Baby book, toy, or game features simple icons to denote which developmental milestones it supports, along with the intended age range. With its distinctive yet accessible art, lovable characters, and educational concepts, Beginning Baby is designed to make growing and learning as easy as playing and dreaming-and will become the must-have gift or self-purchase for every baby's first library. Because a strong beginning sets the groundwork for a bright start! In Hide-and-Seek Peekaboo, play a game of hide-and-seek with the Beginning Baby friends! There are so many places to hide: behind the door, under the pillow, under the blankie. Lift the flaps and see if you can guess who's hiding where! DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE: Every book is conceived and written to address milestones in a baby's life, from fine motor skills to shape recognition and emotional awareness. BABY'S FAVORITE FIRST GAMES, IN A BOOK!: Babies can't get enough of playing peekaboo and hide-and-seek. This is a fun way to play both games while reading a book together. TEACHES EXPLORATION, MOTOR SKILLS, AND PREDICTION: With 7 flaps to lift, each hiding a Beginning Baby friend from view, your baby will have hours of endless fun guessing and remembering where they're all hidden! CUTE CHARACTERS: Evoking Richard Scarry's characters but for much younger readers, these adorable characters-from an artistic llama to a musical elephant and gardener octopus-teach toddler concepts while promoting socialization and community. BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED FOR DISCERNING EYES: Bright, peppy colors and patterns make this series of books attractive for both babies and adults! Perfect for: * Parents of babies and toddlers * Grandparents * Uncles and aunts * Teachers and educators at daycare and early childhood centers * Anyone looking for the perfect baby shower gift

An enchantingly positive story of love, loneliness, and the hope of renewal "Who needs friends?" thinks Mr. Brown. "I can suit myself and wear my smart hat all day long." Try as he might, however, Mr. Brown is lonely. But when a woodpecker decides Mr. Brown needs some company, his life is transformed.

"The Monster at the End of This Book" is THE bestselling "Sesame Street" Little Golden Book of all time. Now available as a sturdy board book for boys and girls ages 0 to 3, it stars a frantic Grover trying in vain to prevent readers from turning the pages and finding the monster at the end of the book. The original Little Golden Book has sent generations of readers into gales of laughter and has become a true modern classic.

Who's that tooting? It's two enormous elephants! Who's that snoring? It's one Noisy Noah! A bright and beautiful first book about Noah with animals from the ark on each page and lots of noises to join in with. Squawk and roar along as you read! Illustrations by the wonderful Rebecca Elliott (Missing Jack, Mr Super Poopy Pants) make this sturdy little board book a delight. Also available: Not So Silent Night, God Bless This Starry Night , God Loves Little Me

Children are able to communicate by signing before they develop the skills necessary for speech. By teaching simple sign language to children from as young as eight months, we can help them to convey their emotions and their needs. When children begin to talk, having sign language to fall back on provides a comforting safety net. Favourite nursery rhymes and songs, with babies and toddlers, signing and miming along.

The second title in the popular I SPY little board books series, Little Animals allows even the youngest children to join the picture riddle fun. Your toddler can search the sturdy pages for her favorite animals. From birds in the sky to starfish in the sea, Jean Marzollo provides a menagerie of riddles that are paired with Walter Wick's delightful photographic clues.

A first animal words buggy book for babies on the move, containing ten stunning original illustrations from the vintage Ladybird archive. With the image and the animal name on every page, it's perfect first learning for busy babies! Comes with sturdy, detachable cloth strap and plastic ring fastener, perfect for attaching to buggies and prams when out and about.