Fans of "Miss Rumphius" will adore this gorgeous picture book which introduces the kind, nature-loving Miss Maple, who celebrates the miracle in each seed.
Miss Maple gathers lost seeds that haven't yet found a place to sprout. She takes them on field trips to explore places to grow. In her cozy maple tree house, she nurtures them; keeping them safe and warm until it's time for them to find roots of their own, and grow into the magnificent plants they're destined to become.
Eliza Wheeler's luminous paintings feature gorgeous landscapes, lush foliage and charming details. Her tender story celebrates the potential found in each seed--since even the grandest tree and most brilliant flower had to grow from the smallest of seeds.
Celebrate every season with Miss Maple, from Earth Day to graduations to harvest festivals.

Get ready to eat with the classic Sophie la girafe toy, in this boardbook full of gentle messages for mealtime success. Sophie is feeling hungry. Join her at the table for a delicious meal in this book specially made for little ones trying their first tastes. This short story is perfect for reading aloud with babies and toddlers. Each scene presents first words from around the home, making it the ideal book for little ones just starting to talk, while textured pages will engage even the youngest babies' senses. For parents and carers, each page features short practical tips for your weaning journey, consulted by Early Years expert Lizzie Noble. Sophie la girafe has sold more than 50 million teether toys worldwide, and now the iconic toy from France turns 60. Celebrate with Sophie as she steps into the pages of a brand new series of baby books. Designed for reading together with your baby or toddler, this would also make the perfect baby shower or new baby gift.

Join in and help the busy mechanic in this playful, interactive flap book! Can you help the busy mechanic to fix the monster truck? Join in and use the flaps to mend the car, put on a new wheel, and fill up the engine. 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: Astronaut Athlete Builder Chef Farmer Firefighter Footballer Train Driver Vet

Have fun with Spot and discover new experiences together!

Spot is going to the swimming pool with Mum and his smart new rubber ring. At first he feels a little nervous, but with a bit of support from Mum and friends soon Spot is splashing about and having a whale of a time!

Discover the celebration of Christmas with this bright, interactive lift-the-flap book. Lift the flaps to reveal the Christmas tree, greet the carol singers and open presents! Featuring simple text, gorgeous illustrations and satisfying lift-the-flaps, this book explores common Christmas traditions and helps young children understand the importance of this special holiday. The First Festival series: Introduces the world Boosts motor skills Recommended for children aged 2+ Illustrated by Betania Zacarias Also available: First Festivals: Ramadan First Festivals: Easter First Festivals: Diwali

Shortly after he is born, Elbert floats up into the air. Before long, his mother must stand on her tip toes to reach him and toss toys into the air at playtime. While everyone in town, from the school nurse to the mayor, is full of advice for keeping her boy down, Elbert's mother knows her son is meant to float. And so, she lets him. But as life becomes more and more difficult for a floating boy, and people understand him less and less, Elbert has to make a decision: Stay bound to the ground or float higher in the hopes of finding the world - and community - he's always wished for.

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.

Caterpillar chomps and caterpillar crunches,Caterpillar chews and caterpillar munches. Join a little caterpillar as he munches and crunches his way through the garden before becoming a beautiful butterfly. Full of facts, flaps and fantastic illustrations, little learners will love this rhyming introduction to the natural world.

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

Did you know that a barn owl has one ear higher than the other? This helps it find squeaking mice that humans can't hear. Baby opossum hang on to their mother's fur for safety. Read and find out more about what nocturnal animals do as we sleep.

Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children 2000 -- selected by Natn'l Science Tchrs Assoc. & Child. Bk Cncl.

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+

Introduce toddlers to their first words with this bright, contemporary board book! Featuring 100 essential first words and brightly-coloured themed pages, this gorgeous first words book will build your child's vocabulary and help them as they begin to talk. From animals and vehicles, to home, food and clothes, little learners will love discovering the different scenes and naming objects on every page. With clear labels and simple questions to spark your child's curiosity, this is the perfect first words book to support your child's language development. Illustrated by Emilie Lapeyre Also available: A World of Words Treasury

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.

Froggy just got his very first bike, and it's exactly what he wanted. Almost. Finishing touches like a bell and a horn have to be added before Froggy is ready to ride. Then, surrounded by cheering friends, Froggy starts to pedal. Oops He falls off. He tries again. Oops Riding a bike is hard After a long day, and a few bumps and bruises, Froggy finally learns to ride?and once he does, he can't wait to go again. "Froggy Rides a Bike" is a reassuring reminder that practice makes perfect?and it's sure to make kids eager to learn to ride on their own.

Sometimes it s fun to share, and sometimes it s hard. In both English and Spanish, this book offers toddlers simple choices (take turns, use it together, wait for another time) to make sharing easier, and shows them where to turn for help when sharing is difficult. Little ones learn that sharing can mean double the fun and sharing a while can make someone smile!"

Let's play out in the rain! There's a wealth of sights, sounds, smells, tastes and textures to discover and enjoy! In this series of richly illustrated books, Carol Thompson celebrates the immediate and sensory response of children to the natural world - whatever the weather!