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Never Grow Up
(Paperback)
Roald Dahl; Illustrated by Quentin Blake
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A brand new picture book inspired by Roald Dahl and illustrated by
Quentin Blake It's rotten when you're very small, You hardly get a
say at all. It's "No!" and "Quiet!" and "That's enough!" By golly,
life - it can be tough . . . Inspired by the work of the world's
number 1 storyteller, this picture book is a guide to growing up
the Roald Dahl way, with gloriumptious illustrations by Quentin
Blake. A celebration of all the tremendous things children have in
store - from adventure to inventions, chocolate cakes to rhino poo
- along with a reminder that the very best grown ups are those who
hold on tight to the chiddler inside.
After George visits the Museum of Wildlife with Grandad, all he can
think about is bugs! The very next day he goes out hunting, but he
soon finds there are no more insects left in the garden, and the
ones he has captured in jars don't look very happy... George is
about to learn exactly why bugs are so important. A brilliant,
vibrant debut from Alex G Griffiths, featuring a wonderful
grandfather-grandson relationship.
Well done! Try to get dressed alone - well done! Tidy your things
away - well done! Help to make a cake- well done! This small book
encourages children to do things alone or to help others. The First
Steps series has 12 books. Each book is engagingly illustrated and
explores pre-school early-learning topics.
One thrilling new movie, one huge movie star, lots of popcorn and,
er, lots of toilet breaks - which can now all be enjoyed in
paperback! A story of going to the cinema for the very first time
from the multi-award-winning creator Lucy Cousins. Maisy and her
friends are off to the cinema to see the latest adventure movie:
Hero in the Jungle. Eddie's most favourite movie star (ever), Troy
T. Tiger, is starring and - ooh! - he can barely contain his
excitement! In fact, he gets so excited that he shouts at the
screen. Shhhhhhh... Don't you know you can't shout in the cinema,
Eddie? Seating arrangements, the dark cinema, popcorn spills and a
nail-biting hiding-behind-your-hands moment ... this is everything
a first cinema trip is about! It's more fun with Maisy! Visit her
amazing website - www.maisyfun.com - for activities, newsletters,
games and more.
Soothe your little one to sleep with this adorable bedtime board
book, about a wide-awake baby who does not want to go to sleep!
Tick-tock, peek at the clock. It's time to sleep, sweet baby. First
a bath to soak... Relax. Are you getting sleepy? A calming bedtime
lullaby for all those wide-awake babies, this board book is about
to become a favourite step of your sleepytime routine. Take your
little one through the motions of bedtime, from bathtime to jammies
and kisses galore. A beautiful board book that captures some of
life's precious moments A soothing lullaby to help your little one
drift to sleep Featuring sweet rhyming text from author Lori
Alexander Filled with bright and gorgeous illustrations from Monica
Mikai The perfect gift for newborn and young babies, baby showers,
birthdays and more!
Four lively stories about a group of children who live on the same
street, by Kate Greenaway-winning author, Shirley Hughes. For the
children of Trotter Street life is full of adventures! From racing
brand new bikes, getting ready for Christmas or marvelling at the
arrival of a big concrete lorry, these four stories are a wonderful
introduction to family life and are perfect for first readers.
Part of the award-winning What Does It Mean to Be...? series, What
Does It Mean to Be an Entrepreneur? is a marvelous introduction for
children of all ages to the concept of entrepreneurship and
creativity. Being an entrepreneur means... Following your dream
Loving to learn and being curious Taking risks Celebrated by
Co-Founder of Ben & Jerry's, Jerry Greenfield, What Does It
Mean to Be an Entrepreneur? is a book that "Inspires young dreamers
to find the courage to be doers." When Rae witnesses an ice
cream-and-doggie mishap, she's inspired to create a big-scale
solution to wash dogs. Rae draws on her determination, resilience,
and courage until she-and everyone else in her community-learns
just what it means to be an entrepreneur. This fun approach to a
sometimes complicated concept is sure to inspire budding
entrepreneurs to follow their dreams. After all, being an
entrepreneur takes courage, creativity, and a growth mindset!
Poo poo, bum bum, wee wee - I sing my toilet song. Poo poo, bum
bum, wee wee - I sing it all day long! Encourage toddlers and young
children to use the toilet confidently with this hilarious rhyming
picture book! Featuring bright, friendly illustrations and a very
catchy rhyme, this fun picture book has been written in
consultation with parents to break down all the stages of using the
toilet into easy steps, from how to wipe to handwashing. This book
will help take the stress and worry out of toilet training, as
children can sing the song and learn to use the toilet without fear
or fuss!
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Lulu at the Zoo
(Paperback)
Camilla Reid; Illustrated by Ailie Busby
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Lulu is the perfect character to introduce preschoolers to first
experiences. Join her as she spends a fun day at the zoo and meets
a whole host of noisy animals. With an accessible tone, warm and
reassuring text and interactive flaps to lift on every page, Lulu
at the Zoo is the perfect introduction to exciting visits out and
about.
Popular, trusted and reassuring, the Lulu picture, novelty
and board books make the perfect companion for inquisitive little
minds.
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Frog At The Farm
(Board book)
Campbell Books; Illustrated by Jo Lodge
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Meet The Googlies by Jo Lodge! In Frog at the Farm, young children
will learn their first farmyard words and noises! Bold, googly eyes
and a sliding mechanism bring this adorable frog to life, while
little children share the simple story and point at the bold
pictures. An ideal book for babies, this title combines brilliant
illustrations, a simple story and first words - a perfect
introduction to farm animals for your little one! Read more in the
series with Lemur Goes Vroom; Touch Your Nose, Koala and Tiger at
the Beach.
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Pop-up Ocean
(Hardcover)
Ingela P. Arrhenius; Ingela P. Arrhenius
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A colourful first pop-up book of the sea, perfect for tiny hands.
On the beach, on the waves and under the sea – find lots of ocean things in this colourful pop-up book. With 15 pop-ups and beautifully stylish illustrations by Ingela P Arrhenius, this is a first pop-up book to treasure.
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Planes
(Spiral bound)
Donald Grant, Sarah Matthews; Illustrated by Donald Grant
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Find out how people first learned to fly hot air balloons and small
planes. Visit the cockpit of a large passenger airliner. Parachute
out of a plane and ride in a helicopter and a glider. Learn about
about all the different types of aircraft that we use today. This
title forms part of the My First Discoveries series, a unique
collection of beautifully illustrated information books for
children aged 4 to 7 that aims to awaken children's interest in the
wonders of the natural, physical and human world around them. There
are 4 transparent overlay pages, which reveal hidden surprises,
link ideas and show how things evolve.
Emotive and gentle, When Mummy Goes to Work introduces the concept of work to babies and toddlers through rhyming text. It also offers parents the ideal talking point for conveying their own feelings about going to work and routine in a reassuring and nurturing manner. Beautiful artwork reminiscent of bestsellers Guess How Much I Love You and Dogger draws parallels between the activities of the child and parent throughout the day. This is the ideal gift book for anyone who is returning to work after the birth of a new child.
Earn your Potty Badge with Duggee! Duggee's nephew, Duggly has come
to visit the clubhouse but he looks different . . . Duggly isn't
wearing his nappy because he is learning to use the potty! Join
your favourite Squirrels as they teach Duggly a special
potty-training song. Featuring all of your favourite characters
from the triple BAFTA-winning CBeebies show, this new board book
story is perfect for helping parents with potty training and
encouraging little Hey Duggee fans to use the potty with
confidence. Suitable for 18+ months.
Join our heroes on a miniature safari, and meet beautiful
butterflies, bumbling beetles and base-building honeybees, with
gorgeous sticker scenes to fill.
Barbara is in a very bad mood. She won't admit it, but she is. She
has a problem with a sock, and at lunchtime there's a strange
pea... And even though she's at the park with her friends, it all
just gets a bit much. Suddenly Barbara's WOBBLER is out of control!
But what if Barbara and her Wobbler can work together, so she can
be cheerful again? Winner of the UKLA Award and shortlisted for the
Oscar's Book Prize and the FCBG Children's Book Award, Barbara
Throws A Wobbler is a brilliantly funny and sensitive way to
understand and deal with tantrums. "These are the most brilliant,
beautiful and silly picture-books out there at the moment. Little
doorways of joy." Caitlin Moran "This book is AMAZING. It will be a
modern classic!" - Richard Osman
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When I am Happy
(Board book)
Campbell Books; Illustrated by Marie Paruit
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When I am Happy helps young children to start managing their
emotions. They can lift the flaps, slide the tabs and turn the
wheel to explore what being happy is, why it's good to be happy and
how they can stay happy. With delightful illustrations from Marie
Paruit on every page, this is the perfect book for parents and
carers to share with young children who are just starting to
recognize their feelings and to develop their emotional
intelligence. Explanations, hints and tips from Early Years expert
Dr Janet Rose will provide parents with all the extra guidance they
need. Learn more about sharing emotions in the Little Big Feelings
series: I Like to be Kind, Sometimes I am Worried and Sometimes I
am Angry
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My Busy Day
(Paperback)
Claire Hibbert
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This gentle introduction to how our lives are organized according
to time makes a perfect starting point for introducing this core
concept. Times of the day, times of the year, and the passing of
time are all explored. This title follows a young girl's day, from
the moment she wakes up right through to bedtime. Little ones will
love reading her story and sharing their own routines and
experiences.
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