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Welcome to A World of Words! This contemporary illustrated treasury
of everyday first words contains over 250 words for your toddlers
to discover. They will enjoy exploring the brightly-coloured themed
pages and busy scenes within A World of Words. Clear labels and
simple questions on every page will not only encourage a child's
curiosity but also support further learning and language
development. The clear and stylish artwork from Emilie Lapeyre will
help children connect each word with their image and help little
learners as they develop into little readers. First words
Introduces the world Recommended for children 2+
Designed to introduce young children to the unfamiliar situation of visiting the dentist in an amusing and friendly way. Features Stephen Cartwright's delightful illustrations, providing lots to look at and talk about. An ideal starting point for young children and adults to discuss first experiences.
Earn your Handwashing Badge with Duggee! It's pizza time at the
Squirrel Club, but the Squirrels must wash their hands first.
Washing your hands is very important, but that doesn't mean you
can't have fun! Join the Squirrels and sing the Handwashing Song
while you're making sure your hands are clean from dirt and germs.
Can you learn how to wash your hands, and earn your Handwashing
Badge? Featuring all of your favourite characters from the triple
BAFTA-winning CBeebies show, this new board book story is perfect
for helping parents reinforce the importance of handwashing and
encouraging little Hey Duggee fans to wash their hands with
confidence.
With a loving mama, a trumpeting herd, curious cousins, and even
some dancing peacocks heralding this little one's arrival, it is
apparent that the joy and wonder a new baby brings is shared by
all! Varsha Bajaj's lilting prose and Eliza Wheeler's enchanting
scenes of a wide-eyed baby elephant and its smitten family
celebrate the importance of family and community in every child's
life. Set in the lush wilds of India, this is an endearing,
beautifully illustrated tribute to little ones getting their first
warm welcome to the world.
Introducing the interactive Little World series from Ladybird that
makes our big world little. Little World is designed for curious
toddlers, allowing them to explore familiar landscapes and faraway
places, from beaches and cities to outer space and ocean depths.
The gentle narrative is perfect for reading aloud, guiding children
through the busy shopping centre as try on new clothes in the
dressing room and pick a snack from the food court. A novelty
slide, push or pull on every spread will engage children as they
visit the busy and bustling shopping centre. Sam Meredith's bright
artwork and charming characters encourage interaction and play,
with lots to spot, see and enjoy on every spread. Introduces the
world Boosts motor skills Recommended for children aged 2+ Look out
for other titles in the Ladybird Little World series: On the Farm
At the Airport On the Beach Under the Sea In the City To the Moon
Jungle Journey
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All About Friends
(Hardcover)
Felicity Brooks; Illustrated by Mar Ferrero
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Why do we need friends? How can we make friends? And what makes a
good friend? This charmingly illustrated book explores the benefits
of having friends, looking at different types of friendships, and
what happens when friends fall out and make up. Includes helpful
notes for grown-ups on talking to children about friendships,
dealing with conflicts and imaginary friends.
In this story, JoJo is excited to show Gran Gran around the city
farm - it's been a few months since she was last there, and she
can't wait to see Melanie the chick again. But when they arrive at
the chicken enclosure, they can't find the little fluffy chick -
where could she be? About the show JoJo & Gran Gran is the
first British-made animated show to feature a black family at its
centre. It is based on characters created by Laura Henry Allain,
whose own grandmother inspired the character of Gran Gran. Each
episode shows a loving relationship a grandmother has with her
granddaughter, a celebration of their shared world heritage and
wonderful introduction to key preschool first experiences. JoJo
adores her grandma, Gran Gran, and they love to spend time together
while JoJo's Mummy and Daddy are at work. Gran Gran always has
something exciting planned when JoJo comes to visit. Each picture
book will retell the story of a well-loved TV episode, followed by
a picture glossary and activity spread to encourage readers to take
the themes from the book into their everyday.
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Jump!
(Board book)
Carol Thompson; Illustrated by Carol Thompson
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Little Movers Run, climb, crawl or jump - everybody loves to move!
Fast or slow, up or down, alone or with our friends! Carol
Thompson's exquisite illustrations allow us to share and explore
the struggles, achievements and sheer delight of children learning
to manage and explore early movement challenges. These books are
perfect aids to help build confidence and control. Ready? One, two,
three...let's move!
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
Containing nine chunky board books in a sturdy box, this collection
is the perfect first Christmas gift for babies and young toddlers
to play with. Each page contains a festive first word alongside
bright illustrations from Lemon Ribbon. Toddlers can turn over the
books to complete a Nativity picture puzzle. Books in the box:
Tree, Santa, Presents, Toys, Decorations, Animals, Food, Clothes
and Nativity.
Join Father Christmas on his busiest night of the year in this
playful, interactive flap book! Ho, ho, ho! Can you help Father
Christmas to deliver all the presents? Join in and use the flaps to
wrap the presents, fly the sleigh, slide down the chimney and much,
much more. With interactive action-flaps, you can do it, too! Each
clever flap provides an action or scene-change to encourage
children to actively engage and explore. The playful flaps are
perfect for little hands to develop fine motor skills and hand-eye
coordination. Original concept and illustration by Dan Green. The
Busy Day series: Introduces the world Boosts motor skills
Recommended for children aged 2+ Also available in the Busy Day
series: Builder Vet Chef Astronaut Farmer Firefighter Train Driver
Athlete
Mum has taken Spot and his friends to the funfair, and there's so
much to see and do - which ride will they go on first? Curious
minds will love exploring the funfair alongside Spot and his
friends in this colourful, interactive board book. It is full of
sturdy novelty for little hands to push, pull, slide, and jiggle on
every spread, as well as a gentle narrative that is perfect for
reading aloud. Eric Hill's Where's Spot? was the first ever
lift-the-flap book - and his ground-breaking innovation continues
to delight and surprise readers with interactive fun. Spot has now
been a trusted character in early learning for over 40 years,
selling over 65 million books worldwide.
Hello, World! is a series designed to help parents introduce simple nonfiction concepts to babies and toddlers. Now even the youngest children can enjoy learning about the world around them.
Every young child loves to look up at birds in the sky. Now they can learn all about a variety of birds with colors, shapes, sizes, and super-simple facts ( Peck, peck, peck! This noisy woodpecker is looking for food inside a tree trunk. ).
Told in simple terms and featuring bright, simple, cheerful illustrations, Hello, World! makes learning easy for young children. And each page offers useful prompts for engaging with your child.It s a perfect way to bring natural science into the busy world of a toddler, where learning never stops.
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Grow It!
(Paperback)
Georgie Birkett
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Which plants shall we grow? Where should we plant them? And how do
we care for them? Helping with real tasks is a natural progression
from pretend play, and is a crucial stage in a child's development.
Achieving a shared goal encourages a sense of responsibility, and
develops many skills useful in later life. Simple conversational
text and lively illustrations are carefully designed to encourage
further dialogue between reader and child.
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Sing
(Board book)
Carol Thompson; Illustrated by Carol Thompson
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We're amazing! We can sing, make music, dress up and dance. There's
nobody quite like us! Enjoy the antics of this inclusive and
diverse group of friends, as they celebrate the natural and
boundless creativity to be found in every child.
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Octopus Socktopus
(Board book)
Nick Sharratt; Illustrated by Nick Sharratt
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A brilliant board book from bestselling author-illustrator, Nick
Sharratt. Lift the flaps to reveal your favourite octopus! Will it
be the Cuckoo Clocktopus, the Scary Shocktopus or maybe even the
Party Frocktopus? There's an octopus for everyone in this
fantastically colourful sequel to the hugely popular Elephant
Wellyphant, shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize. Now in a
handy board book edition that's perfect for young children. Collect
them all: Elephant Wellyphant, Moo-Cow Kung-Fu Cow and Octopus
Socktopus. Reviews for Octopus Socktopus: "My daughter laughs
beginning to end" - Chemikalfaire, Toppsta "A genuinely brilliant
kids book" - Giles Knight, Goodreads "Hugely popular with the three
year old. Bright, interactive, funny." - Deborah, Goodreads
"Perfect for sharing" - BookTrust
Topsy and Tim find fun and adventure in the real world. Their
engaging stories are reassuring for young children having first
experiences of their own. In Topsy and Tim: Go to the Zoo you can
find out about all the animals they see and how the zookeepers look
after them. A trusted and well-loved pair who can help guide
parents and children through 'first experiences', Topsy and Tim
books have been beautifully updated with contemporary artwork.
Topsy & Tim remain instantly recognisable to parents while in a
fresh style that will appeal to a new generation of fans, these
wonderful books deserve a place on every child's bookshelves.
Pablo's shoes feel sad when they can't all go on a trip! Pablo
thinks differently, he has autism and uses his creativity to
understand the world around him. Pablo draws the Book Animals, and
together they help each other face the world with confidence. Pablo
and the Book Animals worry that Pablo's shoes will feel left out if
they don't come on a trip to Granny's house. What clever solution
will Pablo and his resourceful friends think of this time?
Cyril Squirrel asks lots of questions, but there's one thing that
really puzzles Cyril... "What is love? Can I find it? Keep it? Do I
need it?" With a notebook and a map, Cyril embarks on a quest to
find out about love. "Gone away to find out what love is. Back
soon." Helping children to learn about the ways that love can look,
sound or feel, this heart-warming picture book shows some of the
many different forms love, friendship and kindness take. Suitable
for all children aged 2-6, especially those who may have confused
ideas about love, Cyril's adventure includes guidance for adults on
how the book can be read with children.
Pablo thinks differently! Join Pablo and his friends in a lovely
and heartwarming story! Pablo and his friend Wren don't want to go
to sleep because they think they will disappear. The rest of
Pablo's friends rally round them and help them understand that
there is nothing to be worried about at night time. All Pablo books
are written by writers on the autistic spectrum and are grounded in
the real-life experiences of autistic children.
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