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Books > Children's & Educational > Young children's, early learning & special book types > Special book types > Picture books > General
Part of the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series,
discover the incredible life of Georgia O'Keeffe, one of America's
greatest artists, in this true story of a talented painter who
broke boundaries. As a child, little Georgia viewed the world
differently from other people. She roamed outdoors with her sketch
book, while other girls played. As an adult, she painted all day.
From New York City to New Mexico, she was influenced by the
landscapes of her environment. As her paintings became more
popular, she became one of the most succesful artists of her
generation, and an inspiring role model for young girls everywhere
who wanted to express themselves creatively. This moving book
features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the
back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and
a detailed profile of the artist's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS
is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore
the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to
scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things,
yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series
offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of
formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for
reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present
expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you
to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning
cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even
more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to
children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who
will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
Sharing books and stories with your child is fun!
It is a great way to build special memories and moments with your child, and can easily become a favourite part of the day.
Sidney Sneed is the best footballer in the minibeast premier
league. Because he is a centipede, Sidney Sneed doesn't bruise and
doesn't bleed so he can ride tackles with ease. Sidney mesmerises
all comers with 100 odd legs until one day, the ants come to play
with a new tactic called 'smother'.
Half a million Dog Man book sold in the UK! The eighth book in the
Dog Man graphic novel series now available in paperback. Petey the
Cat is out of jail, and he has a brand-new lease on life. While
Petey's reevaluated what matters most, Li'l Petey is struggling to
find the good in the world. Can Petey and Dog Man stop fighting
like cats and dogs long enough to put their paws together and work
as a team? They need each other now more than ever -- Li'l Petey
(and the world) is counting on them! Dav Pilkey's wildly popular
Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores
universally positive themes, including: empathy, kindness,
persistence, and the importance of being true to one's self. Full
colour pages throughout.
In this book from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG
DREAMS series, discover the life of Agatha Christie, the most
famous crime writer of all time. When Agatha was young, she read
books every night, but always had her own idea for how they should
end! As an adult, her crime novels, with their twists and turns and
peculiar detectives, challenged the minds of millions of readers,
making her the queen of mystery and the bestselling novelist of all
time. This stirring book features stylish and quirky illustrations
and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with
historical photos and a detailed profile of the author's life.
Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and
educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people,
from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them
achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a
dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children
of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in
simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers.
The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning
readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the
books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and
other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives
of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next
generation of outstanding people who will change the world with
Little People, BIG DREAMS!
In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS
series, discover the incredible life of J. R. R. Tolkien, author
and forefather of the fantasy genre. Little John experienced lots
of change in his life from a young age. Moving from South Africa to
a big city in England, he longed for the nature he grew up around.
After the death of both of his parents, John found comfort in
telling stories and building imaginary worlds with his friends. And
he continued to tell stories for the rest of his life, creating
epic tales of hobbits, dwarves, elves and wizards as J. R. R.
Tolkien. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky
illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical
timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the
writer's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of
books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding
people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All
of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child
with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to
children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are
told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and
toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for
beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection
of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games
and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the
lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next
generation of outstanding people who will change the world with
Little People, BIG DREAMS!
This is one of a series of stories featuring Poppy and Sam, their
dog Rusty, Curly the pig and Woolly the sheep, as they go about
their lives on Apple Tree Farm.
Come with a family as they travel out of danger to a safe place and
meet all kinds of people who show them kindness along the way. This
unique and beautiful counting book is full of empathy and hope for
all children, everywhere.
The Secret Life of Birds is a collection of delightful stories and
engaging facts, which imparts a love of birds and of nature on the
next generation, inspiring them to look after the world around
them. Did you know that birds navigate by invisible pathways in the
sky, that they can call to each other in thousands of different
ways and they can be as big as a car or as small as a little
finger? Let much-travelled Speedy the Swift guide you through this
beautiful first guide to birdlife around the globe. Learn about
nest-building and bird babies, feathers and beaks, flying journeys,
bird calls, really unusual-looking birds, and ways to spot birds
and help them near where you live. Read some beautiful bird
folklore stories from around the planet, too. Speedy has learnt
much on her travels and she will be a great guide for young
readers, perhaps inspiring them to develop a lifelong love of
birds. Following on from The Secret of Trees and The Secret Life of
Bees, Birds is the next book in the series. Sumptuous and detailed
illustrations have pride of place in this magical book that mixes
natural history with a splash of fantasy, creating a book to be
pored over time and again.
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of
Charles Dickens, the influential author. When Charles was a boy he
made up his own adventures. But after a Dickensian twist of fate
saw his father go to prison for debt, Charles ended up working in a
factory with other children. He worked his way out, trying his hand
in a law firm, and then as an actor, before making a name for
himself as a reporter and gifted storyteller. Charles became one of
the most beloved novelists of all time, aware of the power of a
tale and of giving poor children a voice. This moving book features
stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back,
including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a
detailed profile of the writer's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is
a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore
the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to
scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things,
yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series
offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of
formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for
reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present
expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you
to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning
cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even
more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to
children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who
will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
Hierdie wonderlike boek wat 12 stories bevat met pragtige
illustrasies en onvergeetlike karakters sal kinders bekendstel
aan ’n skatkis van tydlose verhale.
One of a number of exciting books by this author and illustrator
and their skills really demonstrate the type of books that children
need to read. It captures the magic and the realities of children's
lives and help parents have that special time for them to unwind
and remember their own lovely memories of books that they shared
with their families There are other books in this series and Betty
the tooth fairy is another absultely delightful read..
What on Earth am I? is Lara Salomon's and Megan Bird's first children's book together, investigating complex topics, like identity, diversity, and existentialism, for kids.
It is a wonderful picture book for children with more questions than answers about the world. The book follows a young child’s over-active imagination, which often leaves them confused as to what kind of creature they are. They try their very best to discover the answer by recalling the many creatures that they've read about in their storybooks and fairytales.
I've been reading all these stories, and they've got me quite confused. Because they feature all these creatures, and I'm really not amused.
An elegant gift edition of the cherished classic, perfect for
commemorating special moments with loved ones. When you love
someone right up to the moon and back, what better way to tell them
so than with a tender universal story that has touched hearts
across generations? Now dressed in a stunning blush-coloured cover
accentuated with delicate rose gold foil details, this beautiful
volume is perfect for gifting and a true treasure to hold.
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of
Iris Apfel, the vivacious (and accidental) fashion icon. Growing up
in Queens, New York, little Iris was the only child at family
events. Her grandmother would open a giant bag of fabric, filled
with every colour and pattern, and let her play with fabric scraps.
This inspired a lifelong love of fashion. Famous for her eclectic
style, built around oversized glasses, bright colours and bold
jewellery, Iris was the subject of an exhibit at the Metropolitan
Museum of Art when she was just 84 years young. This inspiring book
features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the
back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and
a detailed profile of the style icon's life. Little People, BIG
DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that
explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists
to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible
things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This
empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all
ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple
sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The
hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers.
Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by
theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun
learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these
role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of
outstanding people who will change the world with Little People,
BIG DREAMS!
One of a number of exciting books by this author and illustrator
and their skills really demonstrate the type of books that children
need to read. It captures the magic and the realities of children's
lives and help parents have that special time for them to unwind
and remember their own lovely memories of the tooth fairy (however
please note the tariff has risen!) that they shared with their
families There are other books in this series and Connie the
Guardian Angel is another delightful read.
Sam the Seashell Snail is too young to go surfing around the world
with his brother, Tiger. Not wanting Sam to miss out on the
adventure, Tiger sends him Snail Mail from Brazil, America, India,
Japan and France. Tiger's last Snail Mail has a very special
birthday surprise! With pull-out postcards to pore over, this fun
and charming picture book will captivate even the most tech-savvy
of children. A Jolly Postman for this generation, from the creator
of Starbird and illustrator of Julia Donaldson's Animalphabet.
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