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Books > Children's & Educational > Young children's, early learning & special book types > Special book types > Picture books
Theres An Alien In The Park. 5 4 3 2 1 ZOOM! In his dreams, Dans toy alien comes alive. Together, they lift off in his super spacecraft and travel to an Earth park with Zack, Dans dog. For the alien, there are many interesting things to observe in the park and a few things that make him feel a bit scared. Most of all, he learns how important it is to have a faithful friend by your side. A fun story to read with children.
Theres An Alien In A Ferrari. 5 4 3 2 1 ZOOM! In a dream, Dans toy alien comes alive. Together, they lift off in his super spacecraft and travel to a car show room. When Zoggy sees the fast cars, he wants to drive one too. But Zoggy has a few things to learn about life on earth. He soon learns that if you disobey earth rules, you will get into a lot of trouble. Nee Naw! Nee Naw! A fun story to read with children.
Theres An Alien In The Wood. 5 4 3 2 1 ZOOM! In his dream, Zoggys toy alien comes alive. Together, they lift off in a super spacecraft and travel to a wood for a picnic. When the alien cant find a space to park his spacecraft, he takes off again alone, but air traffic control mistake him for a UFO. He has to make an emergency landing. The little alien gets lost on earth and he feels very lonely. But, he meets some new friends who kindly help him find his way back to Dan. A fun story to read with children.
Theres An Alien At The Seaside. 5 4 3 2 1 ZOOM! In his dreams, Dans toy alien, Zoggy, comes alive. Together, they lift of in a super space craft and travel to the seaside. But, Zoggy has a few things to learn about life on Earth. When the tide comes in quickly, he learns that it is crucial to stay safe by the sea. A fun story to read with children.
Theres An Alien At The Fun Fair. 5 4 3 2 1. ZOOM! In his dream, Dans toy alien comes alive. Together, they lift off in his super space craft and travel to a fun fair. Zoggy runs round trying everything, but he has to learn a few lessons about life on earth. Sometimes, you just have to be patient and wait your turn. A fun story to read with children.
Theres An Alien At The Zoo. An alien has landed and he visits the zoo. The alien is fascinated to see so many species of Earth animals. He wants to get up close and meet them. The alien goes into the lion cage. He is not worried that they might get in an awful rage. Does the angry zoo keeper feel differently? A fun story to read with your children.
Theres An Alien At Christmas. Zoggy, the alien, has been invited to Dans house for Christmas to join in the festive fun, but he doesnt know what to expect. When he arrives, Dan is already tucked up in bed fast asleep, and theres another visitor, a man dressed in white fur. Should Zoggy wake Dan and tell him? Zoggy is in for a few surprises.
Discover over 900 years of the history of King's Lynn, from the Normans through to the present day. The history of King's Lynn is one of medieval wealth, the Reformation and maritime exploration... it is also a story of plague outbreaks, a 3 week siege and witchcraft! Join Nick and Margaret as they explore the town's timeline; learning about how Lynn got its name, the discoveries of Captain George Vancouver and Samuel Gurney Cresswell, and the Old North End.
Being a spider can be dangerous work . . . Sid has been spotted by Darla, a little girl who does NOT like spiders. Chased from one hiding place to the next, will Sid find safety, or will his story end with a SLAM SMACK THWACK SPLAT?
Lank gelede was daar ’n pragtige meisie. Sy het in ’n huis saam met haar stiefma en haar twee stiefsusters gebly. Sy moes die huis skoonmaak, en hulle het haar Aspoestertjie genoem. Die prins van hulle land het ’n groot partytjie gehou. Hy wou trou en het al die jong meisies na die dans genooi. “Ai, ek wens ek kan ook na die dans toe gaan,” het sy gesug. Hierdie titel is deel van 'n heerlike reeks eenvoudige voorlees-stories.
Part of the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Zaha Hadid tells the inspiring true story of the visionary Iraqi-British architect. Zaha Hadid grew up in Baghdad, Iraq surrounded by music. She was a curious and confident child, who designed her own modernist bedroom at nine years old. As a young woman studying at University in Beirut, she was described as the most outstanding pupil the teacher had ever met. With her spectacular vision and belief in the power of architecture, she founded her own firm and designed some of the most outstanding buildings in the world - including the London 2012 Olympic Aquatic Centre. 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 architect'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!
High on a misty mountainside, red panda cubs Popo and Ketu live happily with their mama. As the sisters grow, they promise Mama that they will always stay close to home. But while cautious Popo is content to spend her days in the family's cosy treetop nest, bold Ketu dreams of excitement and exploration. So when Ketu creeps off down the mountain in search of adventure, Popo must make a choice: will she keep her promise to Mama, or look after her sister? An action-packed, heart-warming tale of being true to your word and true to yourself, from the creators of the international bestseller The Lion Inside.
We breathe deep and expand like the galaxy, We breathe out many thousands of stars, And if ever we start to feel panicky, This reminds us of just who we are. The perfect soothing read for quiet time, Happy gently encourages young readers to explore their emotions and the beautiful world around them, with stunning illustrations and thought-provoking rhymes on every page. Lyrical, emotive language encourages your child to step back and really appreciate their life within the moment. From savouring the taste of every meal to taking time to explore new places, there are so many ways we can slow down and find happiness. This beautiful poetry combined with ideas for how to practice mindfulness in the real world make this a wonderful introduction to finding inner peace. Katie Hickey's gentle, charismatic illustrations take readers on a journey to a place of happiness and calm, with bright and uplifting colours and comforting scenes of nature and home. A great read for little ones who enjoyed Slow Down by Freya Hartas (Magic Cat Publishing) or Here We Are by Oliver Jeffers (Harper Collins Children's).
Sam-I-Am and his Green Eggs and Ham get a brand-new look for their 60th birthday! The original Dr. Seuss classic that inspired the Netflix series. It’s the 60th birthday of Green Eggs and Ham – and you’re invited to the party! The original Dr. Seuss classic that inspired the Netflix series is now available in this beautiful 60th birthday celebration paperback. When Sam-I-am pesters a grumpy grouch to eat a plate of green eggs and ham, we soon find out we can’t really know what we like until we try it! Written using only fifty words, this is the perfect book to introduce children to the joy of words, reading, and Dr. Seuss, or delight existing fans with this gorgeous edition of a worldwide favourite.
The only English language book for children dealing with the trauma of burglary. Fox, Badger, Hedgehog and Squirrel discover that someone has burgled their tree, and some strange things are starting to happen. Badger can't sleep, Hedgehog is shouting at everyone, Squirrel is jumpy and Fox won't go anywhere on his own. While the birds are off looking for the burglars, Fox has an idea and each one of them makes a plan... Who's Been In Our Tree? includes quirky, full-colour illustrations and integrated support materials, enabling children to think about their own experiences and deal with the effects of the crime. It provides guidance to parents or support workers wanting to help children start on the road to recovery. The support materials incorporate the illustrations, resulting in a seamless experience consistent with the engaging, child-friendly nature of the main story.
From the creators of The Night Gardener, comes a stunning new picture book about a young boy who sets sail to find a place his grandfather told him about... the spot where the ocean meets the sky.It's a good day for sailing. Finn lives by the sea and the sea lives by him. Every time he looks out his window it's a constant reminder of the stories his grandfather told him about the place where the ocean meets the sky. Where whales and jellyfish soar and birds and castles float. Finn's grandfather is gone now but Finn knows the perfect way to honor him. He'll build his own ship and sail out to find this magical place himself! And when he arrives, maybe, just maybe, he'll find something he didn't know he was looking for.
Matt Lucas's chart-storming charity song, 'Thank You, Baked Potato', is now a laugh-out-loud picture book - perfect for self-isolation storytime! "Wash your hands! Stay indoors! Only visit grocery stores!... Stay safe, protect others AND help the NHS during lockdown & with help from one very wise Baked Potato! Created by award-winning comedian Matt Lucas to raise money for FeedNHS, Thank You, Baked Potato is now a laugh-out-loud picture book, offering important guidance for all the family & plus plenty of self-isolation fun! T hank you, Baked Potato is the UK's official number 1 bestselling picture book! All author and publisher profits from the sale of Thank You, Baked Potato go to FeedNHS, providing meals for thousands of critical care workers in NHS hospitals across the UK.
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Mohandas Gandhi, the father of India. As a young teenager in India, Gandhi led a rebellious life and went against his parents' values. But as a young man, he started to form beliefs of his own that harked back to the Hindu principles of his childhood. Gandhi began to dream of unity for all peoples and religions. Inspired by this idea, he led peaceful protests to free India from British rule and unite the country - ending violence and unfair treatment. His bravery and free-thinking made him one of the most iconic people of peace in the world, known as Mahatma, meaning 'great soul'. 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!
A great rhyming read-aloud story with a twist: it never ends! One day, a monkey is happily eating a banana when he sees a tiger. Off he runs through the forest, dodging perils until he reaches safety at the end of the book by running up a tree. That's when the fun really starts... as readers can then turn the book upside down and watch Monkey swinging through the trees back through the book, chasing a lizard (and narrowly avoiding a hungry snake), before going back down a tree on page 1 to take us back to the beginning again. This funny, rhyming cat-and-mouse tale has an innovative twist that children will love - it never ends! - Two stories in one book - turn the book upside down when you get to the end to discover another story - A never-ending reading experience that will keep kids coming back again and again - Funny animal characters and bright, colourful art - Illustrated by Rob Hodgson, a BookTrust Time to Read author-illustrator - Great rhyme makes this a perfect bedtime read for children aged 3 and up
A spoof on the three little pigs story, this time told from the wolf's point of view. Lane Smith also illustrated Hallowe'en ABC which was one of The New York Times Best Illustrated Books of the Year.
_______________ 'A very touching and honest story ... Rico and Nick make a great team!' - Jacqueline Wilson _______________ An empowering adoption story by eleven-year-old Premier League Young Writer of the Year Rico Hinson-King, illustrated by the award-winning Nick Sharratt There is a kid. Let's call him Charlie. On the outside he looks like every other football-mad boy of his age. But he isn't ... A story of hope and resilience, this gentle, inspiring picture book tells the tale of Charlie, a little boy who was taken into care when he was very small. Charlie dreams of finding his forever home to share with his sisters. Sometimes he feels scared. Sometimes he wants to scream and cry (and he does, just a little). But he is strong. He is tough. Strong and Tough is by the amazingly talented ten-year-old Rico Hinson-King. Rico, like Charlie, found strength and resilience along the journey to find his forever family (and played lots of football along the way!). Rico is a Junior Premier League footballer with a knack for words too, who wrote his story so that other children going through similar circumstances can feel less alone, and to encourage empathy in others. His moving and powerful words are paired with warm, friendly illustrations by the award-winning Nick Sharratt, who famously illustrated many of Jacqueline Wilson's books including the Tracy Beaker series.
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Muhammad Ali, 'the greatest' boxer of all time. When he was little, Muhammad Ali had his bicycle stolen. He wanted to fight the thief, but a policeman told him him to learn how to box first. After training hard in the gym, Muhammad developed a strong jab and an even stronger work ethic. His smart thinking and talking earned him the greatest title in boxing: Heavyweight Champion of the World. 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 Greatest'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!
Pokemon folding fun for everyone! Turn your favourite Pokemon into folded art with the easy origami projects in Pokemon Origami: Fold Your Own Pokemon! Eighty full-colour pages featuring 48 pages of instructions and all the special sheets of origami paper needed to complete 10 Pokemon! Pokemon Origami: Fold Your Own Pokemon offers a dozen new ways to play with the Pokemon you love best! In these detailed pages, you get the full how-to guide including: Simple step-by-step origami walk-throughs All the materials necessary to complete your 10 Pokemon, including special sheets of origami paper Helpful full-colour examples of all the finished origami Pokemon Tips and tricks to keep your Pokemon looking extra sharp! |
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