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Spot loves visiting Grandma and Grandpa! Join in the fun as he
helps Grandpa in the garden, and even finds Mum's old ball to play
with, until... oh no, the shed window is broken! Never mind,
there's still time for a story before Spot goes home. With fun
flaps to develop fine motor skills and an adventurous story to
encourage curiosity and exploration, this board book is perfect for
early learning and play. If you loved this, try Where's Spot?, Spot
Goes to School and Spot Goes to the Park for more lift-the-flap
fun!
"Sometimes my heart feels like a big yellow star, shiny and
bright."
"I smile from ear to ear and twirl around so fast, "
"I feel as if I could take off into the sky."
"This is when my heart is happy."
Happiness, sadness, bravery, anger, shyness . . . our hearts can
feel so many feelings Some make us feel as light as a balloon,
others as heavy as an elephant." In My Heart" explores a full range
of emotions, describing how they feel physically, inside. With
language that is lyrical but also direct, toddlers will be
empowered by this new vocabulary and able to practice articulating
and identifying their own emotions. With whimsical illustrations
and an irresistible die-cut heart that extends through each spread,
this unique feelings book is gorgeously packaged.
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Planes
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Donald Grant, Sarah Matthews; Illustrated by Donald Grant
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Prepare for take-off! Board one of the biggest passenger planes in
the world and visit the captain's cockpit. Hover above ground in a
helicopter, soar through the sky in a glider, rise above the clouds
in a hot air balloon, and shoot into space in a rocket. Children
will learn about different types of aircraft - past and present -
fuelling their curiosity about how these mighty machines work. 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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That's Mine!
(Board book)
Sumana Seeboruth; Illustrated by Ashleigh Corrin
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When one toddler in a childcare setting takes all the toy animals
for herself, she discovers that monopolizing all the toys can be a
bit lonely. Will offering one of the animals to another child help
bridge the gap? In this gentle exploration of early friendship,
toddlers will recognize the tension between wanting everything to
be "mine!" and the desire to connect with other children.
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Say Something (PB)
(Paperback)
Peter H. Reynolds; Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds
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"A motivational must-have for every collection." - School Library
Journal A New York Times Bestseller The world needs your voice. If
you have a brilliant idea... say something! If you see an
injustice... say something! In this empowering new picture book,
beloved author Peter H. Reynolds explores the many ways that a
single voice can make a difference. Each of us, each and every day,
have the chance to say something: with our actions, our words, and
our voices. Perfect for little activists everywhere, this timely
story reminds readers of the undeniable importance and power of
their voice. There are so many ways to tell the world who you
are... what you are thinking... and what you believe. And how
you'll make it better. The time is now: SAY SOMETHING! From the
creator of the New York Times bestseller The Word Collector comes
an empowering story about finding your voice, and using it to make
the world a better place. An empowering encouragement for little
ones to use their voice and actions to see change happen, help
other, express gratitude and love and take a stand. Review Praise
for Say Something: "Reynolds shows readers a variety of ways a
voice can be used, listened to, and heard to make a difference...
Reynolds' hand-lettered text, set in white text bubbles against a
mix of bright backdrop colors and patterns, deftly works with
before-and-after illustrations to show the change that children can
effect. This book's encouragement to kids to find their voices can
also be used to start a conversation about how they can make a
difference in their world". - Kirkus Reviews Praise for The Word
Collector: "Peter H. Reynolds always manages to walk a delicate
line with his books - make that a couple lines: weighty but not
weighed down. Universal yet kid-centric. No easy feat". - Travis
Jonker, School Library Journal "Capture[s] the beauty of words and
the wonder of sharing them with others... enchanting". - Kirkus
Reviews "Packs a powerful punch... capture[s] both the joy of
learning and the power of kindness". -- School Library Journal
About the Author Peter H. Reynolds is a New York Times bestselling
author and illustrator of many books for children, including The
Dot, I Am Human, Happy Dreamer, The Word Collector, Say Something!,
and Be You! His books have been translated into over 25 languages
around the globe and are celebrated worldwide. In 1996, he founded
FableVision with his brother, Paul, as a social change agency to
help create stories that matter, stories that move. He lives in
Dedham, Massachusetts, with his family. Visit him online at
peterhreynolds.com.
Introduce young children to life on the farm! With a variety of textures, finishes and interactive elements to explore, this sturdy board book is perfect for encouraging curiosity and sensory play.
- With touch-and-feel, flaps, finger trails, sliders and more.
- A multi-sensory book designed to encourage interaction and stimulate the senses.
- With a bright, engaging feel, mixing photography and artwork.
- Aids the development of early language and motor skills.
- A new title in the successful My First series.
Lauren Crisp is a children's book editor who is lucky enough to make beautiful books every day. She lives in London but grew up in Yorkshire, and loves long country walks with her dog, Ludo. She enjoys reading, writing and dreaming up fun rhymes for the books she works on.
Laura Silveira is a Londoner at heart but now resides in leafy Leicestershire. She earned her BA in Graphic Design at the University for the Creative Arts, Epsom. She has since worked with creative teams large and small, her work featuring on greeting cards, patterns for textiles, packaging, branding, maps, and children's illustrations. Influenced by the late greats Eric Carle and Quentin Blake, she works with a combination of hand-painted textures, Procreate and Photoshop. Her aim is to create rich, textural, characterful, and colourful observations, that have warmth and tell a story. When Laura isn't working, you can find her spending time with her husband and their son, or at her local charity shops, where she volunteers once a week.
Introducing an exciting new multi-sensory board book series written
by Camilla Reid, with illustrations from acclaimed collage artist
Clare Youngs! All pre-schoolers will adore Clare Youngs' friendly
animals with their high-contrast collage artwork, decorative foil
highlights and signature animal noises - but there's a tiny
creature to find behind a tuggable felt flap on each spread, too!
In this book, you'll meet Clip Clop Zebra, Ooo Ooo Monkey, Munch
Munch Hippo and Roar Roar Lion himself. With a final 'recap' animal
noises page, and the question, "But what noise do YOU make?",
little readers will enjoy lifting the last flap and saying 'hello'
to themselves in the surprise mirror! Visually gorgeous and with a
genuinely engaging hide-and-seek narrative, this is the launch of a
stunning new series from the author behind some of Nosy Crow's
bestselling pre-school books: Felt Flaps Where's Mr/Mrs?, Pip and
Posy, Bizzy Bear and Peekaboo. Also available: Look, It's Moo Moo
Cow!
Be a Potty Star! with this new sticker reward activity book to
guide your little one through their potty journey. Packed with fun
activities to gently introduce new toilet training concepts; from
choosing a potty and grown up pants to learning the importance of
keeping clean and washing your hands. Thomas & Friends will be
with you every step of the way, with over 80 stickers and an
encouraging reward chart to support your child in this new and
exciting stage of their development.
The much-acclaimed toddler book series by Camilla Reid and The
Gruffalo illustrator, Axel Scheffler. Simple, engaging and funny
stories which reflect the ups - and downs - of toddler life. Major
new animation series launching on Milkshake and Sky in 2021 Pip and
Posy are best friends - they love to play, and make things, and
have fun. But just occasionally they get cross or sad, and
sometimes things go wrong that are beyond their control. And that's
when kindness, sympathy - and resourcefulness - make everything
better. In The Birthday Party, It's Posy's big day and she's
delighted with Pip's present of a beautiful toy bus. The friends
have fun with the bus, then play some energetic party games and,
before long, it's time for the birthday tea. But just as Pip is
carrying the magnificent birthday cake to the table, he trips over
the bus and flies into the air - along with Posy's cake! All small
children will enjoy finding out what happens next - and seeing how
Pip and Posy make the best of a very, very sticky situation. A
relatable story about navigating life's minor catastrophes! There
are loads of titles to collect . . . The Friendly Snail, The Super
Scooter, The Big Balloon, The Bedtime Frog - and many more!
Ever wanted to be an adventurer like Bear Grylls? Learn how to tell
the difference between a vertebrae and an invertebrate. Discover
how bees make honey, design your own beetle, and much more in this
exciting book bursting with fun facts, quizzes, word searches, and
mazes. The perfect introduction to Bear Grylls, adventurer, writer
and television presenter, for younger fans, full of fun
illustrations and facts and over 60 stickers.
Hooray for Hoppy! is a bold and beautiful introduction to the
senses by Tim Hopgood, creator of the bestselling WOW! Said the
Owl. When Hoppy the rabbit wakes up on the first day of spring, he
discovers a world full of wonderful things! But after he's sniffed
the fresh air, listened to the singing birds and tasted the green
grass, he starts to feel a little lonely. Will he find a way to
wake up his friends so they can enjoy the sights, smells and sounds
of spring too? Little ones will love joining in with the HOORAYs in
this board book, and a final activity spread about how to use your
senses makes this book the perfect present for preschoolers.
Discover more from Tim Hopgood, the Booktrust award-winning
illustrator of WOW! Said The Owl, a first book of colours, and TIP
TAP Went The Crab, a first book of counting.
Little piglet needs a bath after a muddy day at the farm! Meet her
and her farmyard friends in this charming, interactive board book,
as Mama Pig looks for her daughter throughout the farmyard, so she
can give her a bath. Featuring ribbon pull tabs and sliders which
reveal extended scenes, Bathtime, Little Piglet introduces children
to the daily routine of bathtime. Fun animal illustrations will
make this a story to treasure that can be read together by children
and parents again and again. This new board book series is designed
to improve childrens' hand-eye coordination and to encourage a safe
and loving bond between parent and child.
A celebration of friendship from 11-year-old Pride of Britain
winners, Hughie and Freddie. Hughie Higginson and Freddie Xavi tell
us why friends are so special, and show us what we can all do to be
a brilliant friend! The perfect picture book celebrating the
importance of friendship and togetherness. Hughie and Freddie
raised more than GBP250,000 after Hughie was diagnosed with
leukaemia and Freddie vowed to help him thank his doctors and
nurses. They won the Pride of Britain Young Fundraiser Award 2021.
25p per copy sold goes to Royal Manchester Children's Hospital
Charity A fun-filled, vibrant picture book This book celebrates
friendship, highlighting how important togetherness is in our world
This lyrical and heartfelt picture book is a gorgeous celebration
of same-sex parents and motherhood. I love my mums and they love me
together we are a FAMILY! This beautifully-told story about a
same-sex family of two mums and their baby is a love letter to
close-knit families everywhere. Lyrical and calming, it's a perfect
picture book to cuddle up with. With a gentle rhyming story that
will reassure and soothe Striking illustrations with bright colours
and bold lines to aid engagement A wonderful gift for mothers - at
Mother's Day and all year round - and children alike
Meet four magical friends who control the seasons in this
irresistible new series from author-illustrator Jo Lindley. Say
hello to the Little Seasons! After a whole year of waiting, it's
finally Spring's turn to wear the Weather Crown and create her own
special season. Her friends can all remember how beautiful spring
was last time. But this time, as Winter places the crown on her
head, Spring starts to feel anxious. Can her friends help by
showing her that not everything has to be perfect? Meet four
magical friends who control the seasons in this irresistible new
series from debut author-illustrator Jo Lindley. Each title centres
on a different seasonal character and gently explores key social
and emotional themes, such as anxiety, self-belief and resilience.
Set in an enchanting natural world that readers will love to return
to again and again! With a sparkling foil finish! Coming soon:
Hello Autumn, Hello Summer, Hello Winter
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Stretch
(Hardcover)
Autumn Publishing
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A gorgeously illustrated, interactive story designed to teach
children basic yoga positions
Help your little one learn all the key life skills that they need
with this new series of books all about preparing little ones for
school. When your little one starts nursery school, they'll be
making new friends. This children's book helps teach important
emotional skills like kindness and empathy so they can make a best
friend on their first day of school! This delightful early learning
book is perfect for kids aged 3-5 years old. It helps: - Children
learn lots of important personal, social, and emotional skills -
Encourage children to put their new skills into practice, and try
out what they are learning in the real world - Presented in a
highly visual way with bright and attractive illustrations to keep
kids entertained and interested No matter what grown-ups tell you,
being little is hard work; there's so much to learn - from sharing
your toys and treats to taking turns when playing a game, and
remembering to say please and thank you. This adorable board book
teaches children about making friends, from tips such as ways to
start talking and what games you can play together. Most
importantly, it helps kids learn how to be kind and say sorry, and
look out for someone who needs a new friend. This is How We... Make
Friends is one of four books about starting school series for
preschoolers! These board books explain key concepts and life
skills to children. Look out for This is How We... Get Ready, Eat
Well, and Stay Safe to help your little ones grow confident to move
about in the wider world.
Whoosh! There's a Superhero in your book! Help your new Superhero
friend take on the terrible Scribbler in this brilliantly
interactive picture book from bestselling author Tom Fletcher. Use
the power of your imagination to unlock Superhero's super powers.
You'd better act quickly before the Scribbler ruins your book
completely! A super fun book with a satisfying twist that
celebrates the power of kindness and the true meaning of being a
hero. Full of familiar friends, this is a feast for the imagination
from the creators of There's a Monster in Your Book and There's a
Dragon in Your Book.
Find out all about what makes a good friend in this fun
lift-the-flap book. Find Out About: Making Friends helps curious
preschoolers learn about being a good friend and making new ones.
Featuring friendly child characters and familiar situations, this
book shows how friends interact and how to be inclusive, make new
friends and have fun. With fun flaps to lift, this is an excellent,
interactive book for children and their parents and carers to share
together. The recap game at the end encourages children to go back
into the book and talk about what they have learned on their
empathy journey. Also available: Animals, Feelings, Kindness,
Things That Go, Saving Our Planet, Racism, Families
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