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Harry Potter - A Journey Through A History of Magic (Paperback): British Library Harry Potter - A Journey Through A History of Magic (Paperback)
British Library 4
R489 R407 Discovery Miles 4 070 Save R82 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

An irresistible romp through the history of magic, from alchemy to unicorns, ancient witchcraft to Harry's Hogwarts - packed with unseen sketches and manuscript pages from J.K. Rowling, magical illustrations from Jim Kay and weird, wonderful and inspiring artefacts that have been magically released from the archives at the British Library.

This spellbinding book takes readers on a journey through the Hogwarts curriculum, including Herbology, Defence Against the Dark Arts, Astronomy, Divination and more. Discover the truth behind making the Philosopher's Stone, create your very own potion and uncover the secret of invisible ink. Learn all about the history of mandrake roots and dragons, discover what witches really used their brooms for, pore over incredible images of actual mermaids and read about real-life potions, astronomers and alchemists. The perfect gift for aspiring witches and wizards and any Harry Potter fan.

Celebrating twenty years of Harry Potter magic, and produced in association with the British Library to support their major exhibition, Harry Potter: A History of Magic.

My Kindergarten Workbook - 101 Games and Activities to Support Kindergarten Skills (Paperback): Brittany Lynch My Kindergarten Workbook - 101 Games and Activities to Support Kindergarten Skills (Paperback)
Brittany Lynch
R385 R331 Discovery Miles 3 310 Save R54 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Going to Kindergarten Book for Kids - Get Ready for Fun Firsts and Exciting Adventures (Paperback): Diane Romo Going to Kindergarten Book for Kids - Get Ready for Fun Firsts and Exciting Adventures (Paperback)
Diane Romo
R210 R174 Discovery Miles 1 740 Save R36 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Preschool Paper Crafts - 25 Creative Crafts to Practice Hand-Eye Coordination & Scissor Skills (Paperback): Stefania Luca Preschool Paper Crafts - 25 Creative Crafts to Practice Hand-Eye Coordination & Scissor Skills (Paperback)
Stefania Luca
R290 R248 Discovery Miles 2 480 Save R42 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
ABC tracing book for kindergartners - The Alphabet: Preschool Practice Handwriting Workbook: Pre K, Kindergarten and Kids Ages... ABC tracing book for kindergartners - The Alphabet: Preschool Practice Handwriting Workbook: Pre K, Kindergarten and Kids Ages 3-5 Reading And Writing Trace Letters Of The Alphabet (Paperback)
Kindergartners Books
R167 Discovery Miles 1 670 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Speak Up! (Paperback): Nathan Bryon Speak Up! (Paperback)
Nathan Bryon; Illustrated by Dapo Adeola
R215 R168 Discovery Miles 1 680 Save R47 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Join the brilliantly passionate and instantly loveable Rocket as she organises a peaceful protest to save her local library! Bookworm Rocket loves to collect new books on her weekly visit to the library, and to read all about inspirational figures like Rosa Parks. She is heartbroken when she discovers the library will be closing down! Can she use what she's learnt from Rosa and speak up to save the day? This empowering, heartwarming picture book is a love letter to libraries and the power of reading. And it shows the incredible power we ALL have when we find our voice and speak up about the things that matter. Read more Rocket stories from award winning duo Nathan Bryon and Dapo Adeola: Look Up! Clean Up! Love the series? Check out Dapo Adeola's debut picture book Hey You!, a lyrical celebration on growing up Black.

Lifesize Creepy Crawlies (Paperback, 50 copy pack World Book Day edition): Sophy Henn Lifesize Creepy Crawlies (Paperback, 50 copy pack World Book Day edition)
Sophy Henn
R165 R112 Discovery Miles 1 120 Save R53 (32%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

A fascinating glimpse into the magical world of minibeasts, from the star creator of the LIFESIZE series - exclusive for World Book Day! Celebrate WORLD BOOK DAY 2023 with Sophy Henn! This interactive non-fiction adventure features LIFESIZE illustrations of some of the smallest and largest creepy crawlies in the world and invites children to think about how they compare with these amazing creatures. This playful book is the perfect introduction to animals for young children from picture book star, Sophy Henn. Climb into the book for a truly wild adventure . . . Try the other books in the series for more LIFESIZE fun! LIFESIZE (9781405289573) LIFESIZE DINOSAURS (9781405293952) LIFESIZE BABY ANIMALS (9781405299497)

Secret Schools: True Stories of the Determination to Learn (Hardcover): Heather Camlot Secret Schools: True Stories of the Determination to Learn (Hardcover)
Heather Camlot; Illustrated by Erin Taniguchi
R478 R391 Discovery Miles 3 910 Save R87 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Off to Class (Updated Edition) - Incredible and Unusual Schools Around the World (Paperback): Susan Hughes Off to Class (Updated Edition) - Incredible and Unusual Schools Around the World (Paperback)
Susan Hughes
R419 R348 Discovery Miles 3 480 Save R71 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Dear Chocosaur (Paperback): Chae Strathie Dear Chocosaur (Paperback)
Chae Strathie; Illustrated by Nicola O'Byrne
R162 Discovery Miles 1 620 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Join Max and T.Rex for a Choctastic Easter in the next picture book in the Dear Dinosaur series, written by Chae Strathie and illustrated by Nicky O'Byrne! When Max finds out that Dinosaurs normally eat twigs, stones and creepy-crawlies - EW! - he wants them to be able to try a tasty treat for a change. Max sends T.Rex some of his favourite sweets, chocolate buttons, to share with the other dinosaurs! But T.Rex isn't great at sharing his new favourite food with the other dinosaurs ... oh no! So Max shows T.Rex that chocolate is THE BEST, but SHARING it makes it taste better! A brilliant new edition to the bestselling Dear Dinosaur series, with an Easter adventure! Written with a mixture of letters, emails and postcards sent between Max and his best friend, T.Rex The perfect gift for dinosaur loving toddlers Funny text with bold and bright illustrations

Britannica All New Children's Encyclopedia - What We Know & What We Don't (Hardcover): Christopher Lloyd Britannica All New Children's Encyclopedia - What We Know & What We Don't (Hardcover)
Christopher Lloyd; Britannica Group 1
R789 R732 Discovery Miles 7 320 Save R57 (7%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Earth? Space? Animals? History? STEM? Britannica All New Children's Encyclopedia has them all. This beautifully illustrated, 424-page compendium of knowledge is a must-have addition to every family bookshelf and library collection! With more than 100 expert consultants from around the world, and over 1000 images, including specially commissioned illustrations and stunning photography, this single-volume Children's Encyclopedia takes Britannica s reputation for authentic, trustworthy information and brings it to a whole new audience. Unlike old encyclopedias that are structured from A to Z, this encyclopedia takes you on a journey from the beginning of time to the present day and even into the future! It explores a wide range of topics and is divided into eight chapters by subject: Universe, Earth, Matter, Life, Humans, Ancient & Medieval Times, Modern Times, and Today & Tomorrow. This book of amazing facts you can trust will provide hundreds of hours of fun learning for curious children and their families.

Super Silly Museums PB (Paperback): Nick Sharratt Super Silly Museums PB (Paperback)
Nick Sharratt; Illustrated by Nick Sharratt
R219 Discovery Miles 2 190 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Going to the museum has never been so much fun! Much-loved illustrator Nick Sharratt invites you to stroll around eight magnificently silly museums, in this picture-book giggle-fest that will keep children entertained for hours. Sturdy fold-out pages open to reveal a feast of laughs, silliness, dreadful puns and crazy objects. Step inside the super-stinky Poo-seum, to discover some totally bonkers toilets. Keep super-quiet at the Snoozeum, where all the animals are asleep. You won't believe your eyes at the Confuseum, with its brain-boggling optical illusions! There's even a museum for you to fill in yourself: the amazing All-About-YOU-seum, where you can draw and write all about YOU! Open the sturdy fold-out pages to find a feast of silly things to giggle at Children will love poring over these fun-filled pages, and laughing at all the puns. Have fun filling in the final museum that's all about YOU! What's your favourite food? And your lucky number? What will you look like when you grow up? What would your superpower be? Nick Sharratt is one of the UK's favourite and most acclaimed illustrators. His bestselling titles include the hugely popular Ketchup on your Cornflakes?; The Cat and the King and the You Choose series. He is also the illustrator of the bestselling novels by Jacqueline Wilson and has won every major award for his illustration. Nick has even been presented with a gold Blue Peter badge!

How to Make a Book (about My Dog) (Hardcover): Chris Barton How to Make a Book (about My Dog) (Hardcover)
Chris Barton; Illustrated by Sarah Horne
R342 Discovery Miles 3 420 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
My First Grade Workbook - 101 Games and Activities to Support First Grade Skills (Paperback): Brittany Lynch My First Grade Workbook - 101 Games and Activities to Support First Grade Skills (Paperback)
Brittany Lynch
R388 R335 Discovery Miles 3 350 Save R53 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Curious Book of Lists (Hardcover): Tracey Turner The Curious Book of Lists (Hardcover)
Tracey Turner; Illustrated by Caroline Selmes 1
R424 R283 Discovery Miles 2 830 Save R141 (33%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Do you want to know about eight of the world’s deadliest snakes, forty-nine countries without a coastline and five fearless female warriors?

Then look no further because The Curious Book of Lists by Tracey Turner is absolutely bursting with eye-popping and informative lists from around the world, guaranteed to keep you entertained and increase your general knowledge at the same time! Discover Ancient Greek monsters, presidential pets, dizzying mountain peaks, super-fast animals … and what not to mention at a donkey’s house.

With quirky, colourful illustrations by Caroline Selmes, this is a great gift purchase but also a book to buy for yourself!

Sofias First Day of School (Paperback): Lisa Bullard Sofias First Day of School (Paperback)
Lisa Bullard
R237 Discovery Miles 2 370 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
When I'm a Teacher (Board book): Steph Hinton When I'm a Teacher (Board book)
Steph Hinton; Campbell Books
R175 R138 Discovery Miles 1 380 Save R37 (21%) Ships in 3 - 5 working days

Celebrate the people who help us in Superstars: When I'm a Teacher. This entertaining board book takes children on an imaginary adventure at school. Push, pull and slide the tabs to follow the teacher as he takes part in sports day, teaches his class new songs, and goes on a field trip. Little ones will love exploring the engaging scenes, illustrated by Steph Hinton. With lots to see and talk about, children will learn all about what teachers do - and why we need them! A fantastic first introduction to careers, this book teaches children that one day, they could do the job of a teacher too! Also available for little superstars: When I'm a Nurse

A Gallery of Cats (Hardcover): Ruth Brown A Gallery of Cats (Hardcover)
Ruth Brown; Illustrated by Ruth Brown 1
R409 R321 Discovery Miles 3 210 Save R88 (22%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Tom visits a very special exhibition where each picture features a cat. One by one, the cats all leap out and follow him, until a very large, scary cat makes them rush back to the safety of their frames. But these aren't just any cats or any pictures! Ruth Brown has created her own unique and amusing masterpieces in the style of twelve well known painters from around the world. Young children will enjoy discovering the pictures with Tom, watching the increasing number of cats following him around, and matching the cats with the pictures.

Baby's First Hanukkah (Board book): Dk Baby's First Hanukkah (Board book)
Dk
R200 R170 Discovery Miles 1 700 Save R30 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Funny Life of Teachers (Paperback): James Campbell The Funny Life of Teachers (Paperback)
James Campbell; Illustrated by Rob Jones 1
R220 R176 Discovery Miles 1 760 Save R44 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Uncover the ridiculously funny life of teachers (and some things that have nothing to do with teachers but are still splendidly funny) according to James Campbell, comedian extraordinaire. Ever wondered what teachers do when they're not in the classroom? Are they undercover detectives, champion roller-blade dancers or do they spend their evenings playing with their 576 cats?

This face-achingly funny book will also teach you why you should carry an emergency banana with you at all times, how to fart in class silently without anyone knowing it was you and how to catapult yourself to school by building a medieval style catapult in your back garden!

Whether you love or loathe your teachers, want to become one when you grow up or don't give two figs about your teacher but simply love a HILARIOUS read, this book is for you. Prepare to roll around the floor laughing with the snot-inducingly brilliant The Funny Life of Teachers.

But be warned – this is NOT a normal book. You can read it forwards, backwards, sideways and in approximately 861,000 different ways in between. Whichever way you read it, look no further for fantastic real-life teacher facts, incredibly funny illustrations, imaginary stories and an impossibly silly read!

Where's Wally? Double Trouble at the Museum: The Ultimate Spot-the-Difference Book! - Over 500 Differences to Spot!... Where's Wally? Double Trouble at the Museum: The Ultimate Spot-the-Difference Book! - Over 500 Differences to Spot! (Paperback)
Martin Handford; Illustrated by Martin Handford
R245 R192 Discovery Miles 1 920 Save R53 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

This popular museum adventure is now published in paperback! A fantastic collection of favourite Wally scenes challenging readers to spot over 500 differences, ranging from tricky to fiendish to diabolical! Join Wally for a day at the museum! Ogle at artefacts and gawp at galleries as you search for Wally and his friends. And that's not all: this brilliant book contains double the trouble, with over 500 challenging differences to spot! This is the ultimate test for eagle-eyed Wally-Watchers to experience the world of Wally in a whole new way!

At the Library (Paperback): Jay Dale, Kay Scott At the Library (Paperback)
Jay Dale, Kay Scott
R121 Discovery Miles 1 210 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

I am at the library. We can go inside!

Ready to Learn: First Grade Reading Workbook - Sight Words, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, and More! (Paperback): Silver... Ready to Learn: First Grade Reading Workbook - Sight Words, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, and More! (Paperback)
Silver Dolphin Books
R125 R109 Discovery Miles 1 090 Save R16 (13%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
My Very Favourite Book in the Whole Wide World (Paperback): Malcolm Mitchell My Very Favourite Book in the Whole Wide World (Paperback)
Malcolm Mitchell; Illustrated by Michael Robertson
R160 Discovery Miles 1 600 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

What's your favourite story? Join Henley in his search for his in this wonderfully fun picture book! From Super Bowl champion and literacy crusader Malcolm Mitchell comes an exciting new story that shows even reluctant readers that there is a book out there for everyone! Meet Henley, an all-around good kid, who hates to read. When he's supposed to be reading, he would rather do anything else. But one day, he gets the scariest homework assignment in the world: find your favourite book to share with the class tomorrow. How can Henley find a story that speaks to everything inside of him? Malcolm Mitchell, bestselling author of The Magician's Hat and Super Bowl champion, pulls from his own literary triumph to deliver a fun and empowering picture book for readers of all abilities. Through his advocacy and his books, Malcolm imparts the important message that every story has the potential to become a favourite. With a lovely message about reading at its core, this is the perfect book for children having trouble approaching reading. Review Praise for The Magician's Hat: "Mitchell proves to have a touch of magic as an author as well as on the field." -- Kirkus Reviews "Malcolm Mitchell's mission is to inspire readers. The Magician's Hat will cast its spell on you!" -- Jeff Kinney, bestselling author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series "Malcolm Mitchell is changing the world through the power of reading." -- Dav Pilkey, bestselling creator of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series Praise for The Magician's Hat: "Mitchell proves to have a touch of magic as an author as well as on the field." -- Kirkus Reviews "Malcolm Mitchell's mission is to inspire readers. The Magician's Hat will cast its spell on you!" -- Jeff Kinney, bestselling author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series "Malcolm Mitchell is changing the world through the power of reading." -- Dav Pilkey, bestselling creator of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series About the Author Malcolm Mitchell is a US football hero who helped the New England Patriots win Super Bowl LI. He's also the founder of an initiative called Read with Malcolm, which works to improve literacy in schools. Malcolm's Share the Magic Foundation promotes the benefits of reading to kids in underserved communities. As the New England Patriots Summer Reading Ambassador, he encourages summer reading. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia. About the Illustrator Born and raised in northern Ohio, Michael Robertson graduated from Bowling Green State University with a degree in painting. He spent 10 years as a toy designer and character developer, before trying his hand at illustration. His work has appeared on many children's products, greeting cards, books, toys, and magazines, and has received multiple recognitions from the Society of Illustrators.

Dear Spookysaur (PB) (Paperback): Chae Strathie Dear Spookysaur (PB) (Paperback)
Chae Strathie; Illustrated by Nicola O'Byrne
R163 Discovery Miles 1 630 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

It's time to have a SPOOKTASTIC Halloween with another picture book in the Dear Dinosaur series, written by Chae Strathie and illustrated by Nicky O'Byrne. Join the mighty T. Rex and Max as they exchange letters ahead of one of the most exciting times of the year: HALLOWEEN! Get dressed, be spooky... and maybe a little goofy. The City Museum is throwing a Halloween-themed party and of course Max is invited. The only thing is T. REX HASN'T BEEN INVITED! And so T. Rex decides to throw his own party - and what a party it will be! This T.Rex-cellent tale of friendship is packed with letters and cards to read. Another fantastic addition to the bestselling Dear Dinosaur series, this time with a Halloween twist! This series is written as an exchange of letters between Max and T. Rex, making it the perfect book for little ones who love to be challenged in their reading. Illustrated by the fantastic Nicky O'Byrne, bestselling illustrator behind Open Very Carefully and Bad Cat! Other books available in this series: Dear Dinosaur Dear Dinosaur: T. Rex on Tour Dear Santasaur

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