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Join Amelia in this fun interactive picture book with pop-out flaps
as she searches for traces of a unicorn in her house. Amelia is
totally, completely, 100 percent certain that a unicorn is living
in her house. But where is it? This beautifully illustrated fun
interactive book follows Amelia around throughout her house on her
search. She follows a trail of sparkles and other clues, and on
each page readers can spot glimpses of the unicorn hiding behind
doors, in cupboards and under washing piles. Lift the flaps, pull
the sliding tabs and open the pop-ups to help Amelia find her, as
the clever interactive features bring this book to life! Hide and
Peek: Unicorn is a playful, interactive board book with a fun
peekaboo element which young children will love!
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It Starts With A Seed
(Paperback)
Laura Knowles; Artworks by Jennie Webber
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With lyrical text, enchanting illustrations and a beautiful
fold-out scene to complete the story, this award-winning picture
book takes you on a journey through the seasons and years as you
follow a seed's transformation from a seedling to a sapling, then a
young tree, until it becomes a large tree with its branches and
roots filling the page. As the tree grows, it is joined by
well-loved woodland creatures - squirrels and rabbits, butterflies
and owls - who make it their home. A rhyming poem builds page on
page, echoing the rings of a growing tree. The story culminates
with a fold-out page showing a mature tree shedding seeds to
continue the beautiful cycle of life. At the back, find the full
poem and facts about the specific tree, a sycamore. Beautiful and
evocative, It Starts With a Seed is a factual story that will touch
children with its simple, enchanting message of life and growth. It
Starts with a Seed was the winner of the inaugural Margaret Mallett
Award for Children's Non-Fiction.
Chicken Little is BACK! But this time, someone new is in town.
Chicken Little meets the BIG. BAD. WOLF! Chicken Little is NOT
afraid of anything, not even a wolf. No matter how big or bad he
is! In fact, she's never even seen a wolf. And this wolf is VEGAN!
So when a real wolf shows up and ruffles her feathers, what's a
fretful fowl to do? Join the frenzied flock and fly the coop? Or
find out if this newcomer is as bad as his reputation? The plucky
star of Chicken Little: The Real and Totally True Tale goes
toe-to-toe with literature's most famous villain in this brilliant
comedy spun with sly wisdom. A Sunday Times One to Watch Out For A
brilliantly funny follow-up to Chicken Little: The Real and Totally
True Tale. With a message at its core of acceptance and welcoming
new friends, this is a witty twist on the traditional 'big bad
wolf' trope. Another witty picture book from Sam Wedelich. Praise
for Chicken Little and the Big Bad Wolf"Plenty of humor... and the
message about difference and acceptance is entertainingly
delivered." -- Kirkus Reviews
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Our World: India
(Board book)
Meera Sriram; Illustrated by Neethi
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Come along for a day in India! Wake to a myna bird's song, dine on
dal, count mango trees and more. Author Meera Sriram (A Gift for
Amma, Dumpling Day) and illustrator Neethi draw on their personal
experience of life in India to create this appealing board book as
part of the Our World Series for very young readers.
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The Comet
(Hardcover)
Joe Todd-Stanton; Illustrated by Joe Todd-Stanton
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When Nyla has to leave her home in the countryside to start life
again in the city, all she can think about is everything she misses
from before. So when a comet comes crashing through the city
streets and starts to glow and grow, Nyla can't resist a chance to
head somewhere that feels closer to what she had before . but what
starts as an escape could be just the thing to make her finally
feel at home. From the award-winning Joe Todd-Stanton, comes an
exquisite and heartfelt picture book touching on the bewildering
experience of moving house. This beautiful story explores how this
can affect a child's sense of belonging, but also how it can open
them up to new and wonderful experiences.
In die derde boekie in die reeks oor Bella en Bollie, is Bollie lus
vir koek. Vandag is 'n hongerige dag en Bollie is lus vir koek.
Maar Bella wil liewer gesond eet. Hoe lank sal Bollie die njammie
geure kan weerstaan?
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The Fairy Song
(Paperback)
Janis Mackay; Illustrated by Ruchi Mhasane
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Rose lives with her parents in a small cottage in the forest. Her
family are poor and hardworking, and Rose yearns for fun,
friendship and flowers. One Midsummer's Day, walking wearily home,
Rose hears beautiful singing and follows the joyful sound deep into
the trees. As she listens, a flurry of fairies bursts out of a tiny
door in the side of a hill! One of the fairies invites Rose to join
their party. Entering the fairy world, Rose is enchanted with her
new friends and gladly joins in with their Midsummer song. Will she
ever want to leave? Inspired by traditional Scottish stories of
fairy folk, celebrated storyteller Janis Mackay weaves a magical
tale that will capture any child's imagination. Ruchi Mhasane's
delightful illustrations sparkle with joy and vitality. The Fairy
Song is a delightful new book from the creators of much-loved
traditional Scottish tale The Selkie Girl.
Chaos at Christmas! Join a whole host of animals in silly situations as they try to celebrate the festive season.
You can't let an elephant pull Santa's sleigh,
if you want your presents on Christmas Day...
He'll do his best to tug it up to the sky
but the sad fact is - elephants can't fly!
Raccoons decorating your Christmas tree? Pulling crackers with alpacas? Kissing a buffalo under the mistletoe? Oh no . . . that just won't do! A festive romp featuring all sorts of animals in all sorts of madcap situations, from the bestselling creators of the You Can't Take an Elephant on the Bus series.
"Aliens love underpants, in every shape and size, But there are no
underpants in space, so here's a big surprise...." This zany,
hilarious tale is delightfully brought to life by Ben Cort's
vibrant illustrations. With a madcap, rhyming text by award-winning
Claire Freedman, this is sure to enchant and amuse the whole
family! Perfect for joining in, this story is fantastically fresh
and funny - you'll laugh your pants off!
The much-acclaimed toddler book series from The Gruffalo
illustrator, Axel Scheffler. Simple but engaging stories which
reflect the ups - and downs - of toddler life. Major new animation
series launching on Milkshake in 2021 Pip and Posy are best friends
- they love to play, and make things, and have fun. But just
occasionally they get cross or sad, and sometimes things go wrong
that are beyond their control. And that's when kindness and
understanding - and a cuddle - make everything better. In Pip and
Posy and the Super Scooter, Posy snatches Pip's scooter and tries
to ride it. Unfortunately, it's harder than it looks and she falls
off, giving herself a nasty cut. Though Pip was very cross, he
comes running to help Posy in her moment of need, giving her a
plaster for her sore knee. Posy apologises to Pip, and together
they build a sandcastle in the sandpit, where it's nice and soft.
There are loads of titles to collect . . . The Little Puddle, The
Big Balloon, The Bedtime Frog - and many more!
Bella the Goose lives with William in cottage by the sea. When
William goes out fishing in his boat Bella wants to go too and
flies after him, but William thinks the sea is no place for a
goose. But Bella comes into her own when they are shipwrecked, and
flies off with a message to get help.
A simple, humorous retelling of the classic fairy tale with fun and
fresh illustrations by Ed Bryan. Cinderella works hard to clean the
house and look after her nasty stepsisters, but when the rest of
the family go to a Royal Ball, Cinderella is left behind. That's
when the fairy godmother arrives and works her magic - Cinderella
will go to the ball after all! Cinderella and the prince dance all
night until midnight strikes, the magic stops working and
Cinderella has to make a quick exit . . . Will the prince ever find
her again? This picture book is the perfect bedtime read for
children aged 3-6. Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes
with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code
and listen along!
Part of the highly-successful Anholt's Artists series about great
painters, which tells the stories of real meetings between
world-famous artists and the children who knew them. When Julie's
dog disappears into a mysterious garden, Julie follows him - and
finds herself in a beautiful garden-within-a-garden where the roses
grow like splashes of paint and a Japanese bridge bows over a
silent pool. There she finds not only her dog, but also Claude
Monet. The famous artist introduces her to his work and his garden,
giving her encouragement that the young would-be artist will never
forget. Set against the romantic, world-famous backdrop of Monet's
garden at Giverny, the story is accompanied by reproductions of the
artist's most celebrated paintings and a biographical note on
Monet.
Old man Pettson has ten hens in his hen house. Findus the cat often
teases them and plays chase with them around the yard. The chickens
are Findus' best friends, second only to Pettson. But one day,
Pettson brings home a rooster. The rooster is loud, and does not
want Findus to play with the hens. In fact the rooster chases him
away! Findus is unhappy and his ears are aching, but what can he
do? Find out what happens in this, the tenth Findus and Pettson
book published by Hawthorn Press
Jean De La Fontaine's most beloved classic fables and tales about
animals (and humans), enhanced by ironic illustrations, will
delight and entertain young readers while teaching valuable
lessons. Each board book will cover the most important topics for
character development. A precious collection presented in honor of
Jean de la Fontaine's birth anniversary, which will hit 400 years
in 2021.
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Not a Cat In Sight
(Paperback)
Frances Stickley; Illustrated by Eamonn O'Neill
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A fast, funny 'It's behind you!' tale with a rollicking rhyming
text and bold, bright illustrations. Mouse was feeling fabulous.
The sky was blue and bright. The day was warm and wonderful, with
not a cat in sight... Mouse sets off on his perfect day blissfully
unaware (in the tradition of all the best cat-and-mouse capers)
that he is being followed every step of the way. He imagines he's
at the circus, skydiving, discovering priceless treasure... And the
best bit? There's not a cat in sight. Or is there...? Children will
delight at being one step ahead of all the characters in this
riotous tale, featuring an irresistible refrain, delightfully
skilful rhyming text by Frances Stickley, and the debut picture
book illustrations from exciting new artist Eamonn O'Neill.
At the edge of the woods, there is a great tree. Peep through the
branches and you might just see some little people who stand as
tall as your thumb and have heads the size of hazelnuts. Sylvia
prefers to be alone rather than play noisy games with the other
Tree Keepers. But one day, she finds a baby bird in her favourite
hiding place. As Sylvia and the bird become friends, can she learn
that sometimes, things are better when you have someone to share
them with? This beautiful debut is a tribute to community and
friendship. Sunday Times Children's Book to Watch Out for - This
charming debut picture book is about tiny people who live in trees,
a baby starling and the joys of nature and of making friends. It is
illustrated with a naivety that is both elegant and child-friendly.
My Dad has a shadow that's blue as a berry, and my Mum's is as pink
as a blossoming cherry. There's only those choices, a 2 or a 1. But
mine is quite different, it's both and it's none. A heartwarming
and inspiring book about being true to yourself, by best-selling
children's book creator Scott Stuart. This story considers gender
beyond binary in a vibrant spectrum of colour.
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