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Follows Little Bee as she buzzes from garden to greenhouse to desert, visiting all sorts of different blooms, each one as beautiful and fascinating as the next. Little Bee leaves her hive and flies out to discover the many beautiful and strange plants and flowers that bring colour to the world. Buzz by dazzling tulips and floating water lilies but watch out for the snapping Venus flytraps! Packed with bright illustrations and creative wordplay, this chunky board book is designed to instil a love of nature from an early age, great for reading aloud yet perfect for bedtime, finishing with a peaceful night-time scene. Produced in a distinctive upright format, and written by an expert baby book writer, using sound effects and simple phrases to engage babies with the pictures on the page, this range of board books has broad appeal to both Yuval Zommer fans and design-conscious gift-givers alike.
Through the adventures that Archie has with his friend Berrybug, the stories unravel and share invaluable learnings from a child's perspective as they provide the key to understanding their own inner world and the world around them. Empowering children gives them the opportunity to create and develop their own inner toolkit that will support and grow with them through their life ahead. The Words of Wisdom page at the end of the book provides time and space to develop understanding and deepen conversations with the child and reader. The aim is to emphasise the metaphors and learnings from the stories, establishing firm foundations in the child's life that can continue to evolve and flourish sowing seeds of knowledge along the way.
A young sheep embaaaarks on a hilarious farmyard odyssey to discover her identity. Mildred is a sheep, and she's not too happy about it. The herding is boring, the food is repetitive, and the shearing is frankly embarrassing. So when she ventures out to the edge of the field and discovers the wonderful variety of animals living around the farm, she sets off on a messy misadventure to see what else is out there. Can she run like the wind with the horses, or soar through the clouds with the birds, or learn from the hens how to...force out an egg? She might even learn a lesson from the classiest animal around, when her antics draw the attention of the elegant and wily Ms Wolf, who just can't wait to have Mildred over for dinner. A funny picture book with a host of familiar animals.
"Nanny and Grandad read stories to me and this one begins with a Magical Tree. With fairies and elves and Erin, who's six, with a problem SO HUGE she just has to fix." * * * This charming story is just for you, to escape for a moment or even two. Dip your toes into fantasy land and imagine you're there with a helping hand. * * * When things go wrong, Bobbin must act and his journey along the way is packed. When he sees a challenge to overcome decisions are made to get the job done. He meets many characters during his quest all wonderful helpers so he can do best. So, in this world with time to spend everyone takes part right up to the end. * * * Further details: With every purchase of this book there are four free activity sheets to download. These are; a Colour-in Queen Fairy; The Elves' Jumbled Words; Queen Fairy's Crossword and The Magical Tree Word Search.
In this international bestseller from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the inspiring story of this international style icon. Following the death of her mother, Coco spent her early life in an orphanage, where she was taught how to use a needle and thread. From there, she became a cabaret singer, seamstress, hat maker, and, eventually, the world's most famous fashion designer. 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 designer's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling 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 hardcover 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!
Go on an adventure into the jungle with a brave and loveable tooth fairy – the perfect story for any child with a wobbly tooth, and a great introduction to the tooth fairy for younger readers! A snappy, happy jungle adventure from the bestselling picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, creators of the What the Ladybird Heard series, which has sold over four million copies worldwide. Ruth Mary the tooth fairy has been sent off to the jungle to collect teeth from animals! Everything goes well until a crocodile wakes up and decides that she looks like a tasty snack . . . and with her wings not working, how will she escape?
Inspired by traditional animal stories from Africa, find out WHY Zebra has stripes! Once upon a time, Zebra was white all over. Until he went HEAD-TO-HEAD with a big, angry baboon and became the stripy zebra we know today! A vibrant animal adventure perfect for curious little ones. Written by the award-winning Ken Wilson-Max and illustrated by Toby Newsome. Also available in the African Stories series: Once Upon an Elephant, Once Upon a Lion, Once Upon a Giraffe and Once Upon a Hippo.
In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Rosa Parks, the 'Mother of the Freedom Movement.' Rosa Parks grew up in Alabama, where she learned to stand up for herself at an early age. Rosa went on to become a civil rights activist. In 1955, she refused to give up her seat to a white man on a segregated bus, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Her courageous decision had a huge impact on civil rights, eventually leading to the end of segregation on public transport. She never stopped working for equal rights. 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 activist'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!
Dolly the carthorse comes to the rescue when the old steam train breaks down and Poppy, Sam and Rust are stranded on their school outing. Ages 5-7.
Walter is a snail who is really, really bored of leaves. Surely there's more to life than leaves? His fellow snails are happy just slowly munching away... but not Walter! He wants to try something new. Walter's never seen beyond the large, looming leaves and tall towering flowers of his simple, small world. He sets out on an incredible journey full of challenges, unlikely friends and remarkable sights! The brave, curious snail meets heart warming animal characters, like Lottie the squirrel and Kendrick the frog, who inspire him to continue on a big adventure, particularly for such a tiny creature. Comical scenarios, rich artwork and a stunning colour palette makes this a lovable read. Walter the snail will encourage readers to think big and not to be afraid of change!
Tiny wants to carry God's love around always, but what if it's too big for a nutshell, and too deep for a wheelbarrow? Telling the story of two squirrels, Tiny and Tall, God's Love in a Nutshell is a charming Christian picture book written by award-winning author Hilary Robinson that explores the wonder of God's love in a way that's easy for even the youngest of children to understand. With clear, simple text and delightful illustrations from Mandy Stanley, God's Love in a Nutshell is a timeless tale that will teach children aged 3-5 about the depths of God's love for them. Presented in a lovely hardback format, it is ideal for reading aloud at story time and sharing as a family. Filled with warmth and caring, God's Love in a Nutshell is ideal for Christian parents and carers who want to introduce their faith to their children, and will be cherished for a lifetime as those children grow and embark on their own journey of faith.
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Ernest Shackleton, the fearless Antarctic adventurer. When Ernest Shackleton was young, he longed for a life of adventure. After a career in the Merchant Navy, he joined a landmark expedition to try to reach the South Pole for the first time in history. Although he had to go home early, he never gave up. His own expeditions set new records for the closest anyone had ever been to the South Pole, and he is remembered now as a courageous and inspirational leader. This exciting 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 intrepid explorer'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!
The perfect present for DOG MAN fans - starring some of your favourite characters from the series! Li'l Petey, Molly, Flippy, and twenty-one rambunctious baby frogs are back for another creative adventure! Readers of all ages will be inspired to dream up their own stories and unleash their own creativity, as they dive into this pioneering graphic novel adventure from Dav Pilkey Heartfelt and humorous with an amazing cast of characters, this is the perfect gift for Dog Man fans
Lift the flaps and join in the fun with this special anniversary edition of the bestselling preschool classic, Rabbit's Nap by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. Rabbit is trying to get to sleep, but everyone is being so noisy. Lift the flaps and find out who is keeping Rabbit awake! Will she ever have her nap? With sturdy flaps on every spread and rhyming stories that are a joy to read aloud, the Tales from Acorn Wood series has been delighting both parents and toddlers for over twenty years. Celebrate their unending appeal with Rabbit's Nap: 20th Anniversary Edition. Discover more stories in the Tales from Acorn Wood series: Fox's Socks, Hide-and-Seek Pig and Postman Bear. |
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