WINNER OF THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARDS 2022 An international best-seller, translated into over 25 languages In this book you will meet the animal inventors who have shared their super inventing powers to make amazing things for humans. We have invented ways of solving problems, making unbelievable materials, ways of getting around and working out how to survive on our own for millions of years. Often human scientists try and solve a problem or invent a new tool and they realise that animals have already invented it for them. Sometimes when a human inventor gets stuck, they come to the animal kingdom to see if we can help them out. In this book you will meet the creme de la creme of animal innovators who have created or are in the process of inventing things that people use every day. Meet the shark who invented a pair of swimming shorts so fast, they were banned from the Olympic games. And meet the snail who has invented a house that stays cool inside even in the desert.

Is the cat sleeping or leaping? Is the duck floating or diving? Is the elephant's trunk up or down?

This clever board book of animal transformations allows little ones to read it, flip it and watch the upside-down picture transform what the animal is doing. Perfect to introduce little ones to animal first words and opposites, no matter which way they hold the book!

With striking artwork from acclaimed illustrator Matt Hunt, a clever rhyming text, and smooth, shiny patches on every spread for little ones to explore with their fingers, this stylish book is perfect for babies starting out on their reading journey! Also available in the Upside Down series: Upside Down Opposites.

Danielle is a children's book editor who lives in South East London. She dreams of living in a house full of wiggly piglets and fluffy white kittens. When she's not writing and editing children's books, she'll be found in a ballet class pursuing her other childhood fantasy.

Matt Hunt spent his childhood in the historical county of Worcestershire, England. Starting out as a fine artist, he graduated from the Birmingham School of Art, and from these roots developed a love for Children's illustration. Matt now lives in Redditch, with his wife, and two cats, spending busy days drawing from his humble little home studio.

Kids will love to explore the barnyard with Pop\-up Places: Farm by Priddy Books. With stand\-up scenes, press\-out pieces and even a board game, there is lots to see and do.\n\nLearn about farm life with fact pages then in the centre of the book discover two pop\-up backdrops which create a barnyard scene. There are also press\-out characters and animals to interact within the scenes, creating a unique play space. Once played with, the press\-out pieces can be stored in the enclosed envelope so this book can be easily transported and enjoyed again and again. There are little text prompts to encourage children to explore:\n\nDrive the tractor along the lane,\nWhizzing up and down again!\n\nAs well as an eye\-catching cover, this book also has a board game at the end, so makes a great gift for any preschooler!

Join Jade, Catty and Butty in Grandma's pretty garden as a small caterpillar discovers how he can fly through the air.

This brightly illustrated book is packed with dinosaurs to count and match, differences to spot, mazes to solve and dot-to-dot dinosaurs to finish. There are also colouring pages, dinosaur facts, and scenes to complete with the stickers provided. Eight sheets of press-out activities include dinosaur models and finger puppets to make, a double-sided jigsaw puzzle and two dominoes games.

Kirsteen Robson joined Usborne in 1997 with a background in music, education, and Christian publishing. She has written and edited over 300 Usborne titles, from dictionaries and encyclopedias to activity books with flaps, stickers and sounds. She loves the challenge of writing about anything from aardvarks to zombies.

This witty, quirky, colourfully illustrated and fact-filled book features some of the most terrifying and shocking animals on the planet! The third title in the series from the hilarious Philip Bunting is filled with facts about some of the scariest creatures in the natural world. Meet the enormous murder hornets of east and southeast Asia, the poisonous blue-ringed octopus, Africa's hungry but deadly hippos and some truly shocking electric eels, among many more truly scary creatures! The antagonist voice (speaking though cheeky annotations) points out the most frightening aspects of each creature's characteristics, while the narrator's voice describes engaging, factual information about each animal's seemingly scary characteristics. Are they really as scary as they seem? With hilarious text throughout and bright, contemporary illustrations, this guide to terrifying animals contains funny labelled diagrams and fabulous facts. It will help teach kids about the animals we fear and whether their gruesome reputation is deserved! Quirky Creatures is a series dedicated to seeking out the weird and wonderful denizens of the natural world and explaining why they are so strange, from the ridiculous to the truly terrifying. Also available in this series is The World's Most Ridiculous Animals and The World's Most Pointless Animals.

Help the Squirrels find the perfect spot for Enid’s afternoon catnap in this delightful, lift-the-flap book.

Enid is very sleepy and needs her afternoon nap. All her favourite snoozing spots seem to be taken. Poor Enid! Can you think of somewhere warm and cosy for Enid’s catnap? Lift the flaps and help the Squirrels find the purr-fect place for Enid to snuggle up and snooze!

One more thing . . . DUGGEE HUG!

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Hey Duggee is a BAFTA and Emmy award-winning animation about an adorable dog and his band of Squirrels. It airs in the UK daily on CBeebies and is available on iPlayer. Featuring the voice of comedian and presenter Alexander Armstrong, this warm and hilarious preschool CBeebies show encourages children to get out and about and be active. Join the Squirrel Club in this collection of story, activity and novelty books and earn your badges with the friendliest, funniest dog around!

This fascinating and visually appealing atlas book will open children's imaginations to the extraordinary scale, richness and diversity of the prehistoric world. Each spread depicts a different continent and highlights the places where different dinosaur species lived during the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, as well as where fossils of the creatures have since been discovered. There are also pages showing how the Earth's continents have changed formation over the hundreds of millions of years that dinosaurs roamed the earth. Fascinating facts about dinosaurs feature around the edges of each spread, and there are helpful keys to assist young readers in identifying different countries.

In this uplifting picture book about spring, follow two children and their father through their backyard as they discover all the different ways nature wakes up from its long winter sleep. Spot the busy creatures and plants as the tale unfolds, then learn about how each responds to the increasing daylight and warmth that usher in the season. Co-authors Sean Taylor (picture book author) and Alex Morss (ecologist, journalist, and educator) offer an inviting introduction to the science behind spring. The yard is bright, birds are singing, the bees are buzzing and there are tadpoles in the pond! What is all the commotion about? In each colourful scene, the family discovers a different sign of spring - a bird collecting twigs for its nest, a fox snuggling her cubs, a caterpillar feasting on leaves... After the story, annotated illustrations explain the spring behaviours of various plants and animals. Inspire an appreciation for the natural world in this joyous exploration of spring.

From the creators of the critically acclaimed The Night Gardener and Ocean Meets Sky comes a whimsical and elegantly illustrated picture book about community, art, the importance of giving back - and the wonder that fell from the sky. THE GUARDIAN "[...] gorgeous illustration [...] intricate monochrome [...] acid-bright touches of colour [...] will prompt lively discussion." It fell from the sky on a Thursday. None of the insects know where it came from, or what it is. Some say it's an egg. Others, a gumdrop. But whatever it is, it fell near Spider's house, so he's convinced it belongs to him. Spider builds a wonderous display so that insects from far and wide can come to look at the marvel. Spider has their best interests at heart. So what if he has to charge a small fee? So what if the lines are long? But as Spider raises the prices, insects stop showing up, much to Spider's bemusement. And then, all of a sudden, an unexpected disaster hits and the marvel disappears! This charming story is accompanied by characterful illustrations, and also teaches children important life lessons about greed and the importance of sharing.

Set your spirit of adventure free with this journey to the world's great oceans, discovering the diversity of life that exists in the deep blue sea. Whether you're travelling long haul with leatherback turtles across the Pacific, snoozing with sea otters or ice bathing with a walrus, this book celebrates the very prescient topic of the world's oceans with LucyLetherland's animal characters. Each section begins with an infographic map of the ocean it explores - Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Southern and Arctic - followed by richly detailed two-page spreads exploring its depths and the denizens within, as well as seabirds, coral reefs and shoreline critters. Discover saltwater crocodiles lurking in the Andaman Islands, hammerheads gathering in the Atlantic, and the awe-inspiring colossal squid that calls the Ross Sea home. Lucy Letherland's illuminating artwork shows how these oceans teem with life, forming part of complex and fascinating ecosystems, all in a quirky, characterful style. Interesting facts and figures pepper the scenes. Did you know that spinner dolphins can swim up to 400 kilometres a day? Or that some sea snails can grow up to half a metre long? Or that in the deepest depths, fish can glow in the dark? A natural history lesson in an adventure book, each spread features 10 captions and and facts about every destination. The 5th title in the best-selling Atlas of Adventures series that has now been translated into 31 languages. A 'Can you find?' page at the back challenges you to explore the pages even deeper by locating the pictured scenes and scene-stealers. Children and adults alike will be amazed by the incredible creatures that await in the world's oceans.

Packed with illustrations, this book looks at the ever popular subject of dinosaurs and highlights how these and other prehistorical creatures show the wonder of God's creation. From landborne to airborne to waterborne dinosaurs, learn facts about a wide range of dinosaurs, from the most familiar T-Rex to more unknown species. Mike and Caroline also draw in the number of ways that we can discover more about God's creation, including fossils and genetics, and introduce us to a number of palaeontologists and other scientists who have contributed towards our understanding of these creatures from long-ago.

A colourful and comical tour through the animal kingdom from award-winning author Mike Barfield and quirky cartoonist and illustrator Paula Bossio. Featuring key habitats, including seas, forests, deserts and grasslands, this book uncovers the little-known but amazing adaptations, bonkers behaviour and cunning natural skills of the world's most interesting animals. Each story is told from the animal's own perspective. Covering creatures from all over the world, readers will meet flying snakes in the rainforest, vampire squid in the ocean and meerkats in the desert. This hilarious guide, full of fascinating facts, will entrance animal lovers everywhere, and reveal the wild lives of animals like no other.

Official World Book Day GBP1 book From Michael Morpurgo, co-founder of the charity Farms for City Children, this charming story for early readers evokes the wonder, muck and magic of a week on the farm. The first of many Farm Tales to come, it is a window onto the countryside, and the way its landscape and animals can leave an impression on a child's heart forever. 'You're farmers for a week, so you'll be busy. There'll be no time to miss home. You'll eat like kings and queens, sleep like logs, and you'll hardly be out of your wellies, except in bed.' When a young boy goes from the city to stay on the farm, he discovers a world he never knew existed - a world of vegetable gardens, ducks and geese, where the sheep graze in the fields, where apples and pears grow in the orchard. He also meets Jemima the pig: she smells and she slobbers, she breaks out of her pen to steal potatoes, and she's the undisputed queen of the farm. Soon, he's hiding acorns in his pockets to feed to her every time he sees her. But then, Jemima starts to feel ill. Could she have eaten too many acorns? Or does this queen of a pig have a secret...?

Search for dinosaur bones and peek under flaps in this adorable board book for toddlers!

In this uniquely interactive dinosaur board book, little ones will go "digging" for dinosaurs by lifting flaps to discover many interesting objects hidden in the earth along the way.

A delightful introduction to palaeontology, young children will enjoy this treasure hunt approach to storytelling, and their excitement will grow as they get closer to finding the greatest treasure of all: a dinosaur!

Inside the pages of this lift the flap adventure book, you'll find:
- An educational and entertaining take on storytelling, featuring a dinosaur-themed treasure hunt
- Adorable dinosaur artwork that captivates young minds
- Seek-and-find elements that reward curiosity
- Tactile play opportunities to build reading confidence early

This non-fiction dinosaur board book has been designed for kids aged 0-4, with beautiful illustrations that hide secrets beneath the flaps on every page! More than a story book, Digging for Dinosaurs encourages kids to engage with the content, giving them control over their learning as they embrace their inner palaeontologist.

June Smalls has been making up stories since she only had pets and stuffed animals to share them with. She writes fiction and nonfiction books that are funny, educational, odd, and entertaining for both the educational and trade markets. June loves research almost as much as writing and would love to dig up a dinosaur! She lives in northern Virginia with her family and an ever-growing assortment of animals.

Grace Habib was born in the suburbs of Chicago to immigrant parents. Her mom was from Seoul, South Korea and her father is from Beirut, Lebanon. Living with two different ethnic backgrounds, her life was enriched with art, food, and culture. Since she was a little girl, Grace loved to draw animals all the time. Her parents encouraged her to follow her passion in art. From there, she graduated with honors with a BFA Illustration from Columbus College of Art and Design. Grace worked as a kids greeting card designer at American Greetings for over 4 years and now she is freelancing. In her free time, she loves to find new places to eat, travel, and find the cutest coffee shops nearby. She has two mini dachshunds named Olive and Copper!

Discover the wonders of the animal kingdom! Packed with fascinating facts, super stats, phenomenal photos, and Q&As with real-life experts – All About Animals is the perfect book for inquisitive kids who love learning about wildlife. Find out ALL ABOUT: Different types of animals – mammals, birds, fish, amphibians, and reptiles Their behaviour, diets, and habitats How ecosystems work Endangered species and wildlife conservation And lots more! With a colourful, eye-catching design these fun and child-friendly books are ideal for kids who have an interest in the subject or for school projects and homework. With so much to find out about, kids will devour them for hours! Also available in the series: All About Dinosaurs All About Science All About Space All About The World

Push, pull and slide the tabs to learn about looking after Busy Pets! Feed the dog some treats, watch the hamster turn in its wheel and visit the bunny in the garden. Young children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with a gentle rhyme and wonderful illustrations by Louise Forshaw, which is part of the Busy Book series. Busy Pets has been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer's Good Toy Guide. Discover more in the Busy Book series: Busy Farm, Busy Party and Busy Zoo.

Take to the Antarctic ice to study emperor penguins in this beautiful non-fiction field guide for kids. You might know that emperor penguins are the largest penguin species, but there's so much more to learn about this flightless bird. Turn the pages to discover what makes them undertake epic journeys every year, and how scientists have spotted their poo from space! Filled with simple science and plenty of animal facts, this book also explains what makes emperor penguins such great ocean swimmers, and how their cute chicks manage to stay warm in freezing Antarctic conditions. It also looks at the conservation challenges these iconic animals face due to climate change and melting sea ice. Written by penguin professor Dr Michelle LaRue and featuring stunning illustrations by Pham Quang Phuc, Emperor Penguin (Young Zoologist) is part of an exciting new series of animal books from Neon Squid aiming to inspire the next generation of biologists and conservationists. Also available: Humpback Whale, Giant Panda, African Elephant