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I Love My Bike tells the story of a girl's first experience with her bike, and is filled with beautiful illustrations and a heartwarming message of perseverance. There's a flame on the frame and I love how it feels from my head to my heels when my feet push the pedals and the pedals turn the wheels. I love my bike. I Love My Bike is a picture book about a daughter learning to ride a bike with the help of her father. It's also about that exhilarating feeling you get when you succeed at something for the first time as a child. And, most importantly, it's about learning that when you fall off, the best thing to do is get back on again! The story is told through wonderful watercolours from critically acclaimed artist Sam Usher, with words from children's poet Simon Mole. Celebrating both family relationships and being outdoors, this is the perfect read for families everywhere.
The Big Steps series is designed to help young children deal with new experiences in their lives. In Can You Say Please?, Tom and Nancy share their toys and practise their good manners. This novelty book with a sweet story has fun flaps to lift and mechanisms to move as well as practical tips for parents and carers on each page, endorsed by leading Early Years Consultant, Dr Amanda Gummer. With delightful illustrations from Marion Cocklico, Can You Say Please? is the perfect book for sharing with your toddler and talking about how to behave kindly and considerately towards other people. For more toddler tips, read We're Having a Baby, I'm Not Sleepy, No More Nappies, I'm Starting Nursery and We're Going to the Doctor.
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).
The laughter never ends with Oi Frog and Friends!
Perfect activity books to banish boredom Lisa Telford's original puzzles are brought to life by vivid illustrations and bite-sized facts on the title topic themes.
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Wilma Rudolph, the remarkable sprinter and Olympic champion. Wilma was born into a family with 22 brothers and sisters, in the segregated South. She contracted polio in her early years and her doctors said she would never walk again. But Wilma persisted with treatment, and she recovered her strength by the age of 12. At school, Wilma showed a talent for basketball and sprinting, earning the nickname 'Skeeter' (mosquito) as she ran so fast. Wilma was in college when she went to the 1960 Olympics. She not only won gold in sprint events, but also broke world records with her sprinting skill. She had beaten polio to become an Olympic champion. She is a huge inspiration to many women in sports around 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 athlete'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!
See, Touch, Feel: Words is a fantastic first concepts book from Priddy Books. This new compact board book format introduces words to very young children in a fun and simple way. Specially designed to stimulate toddlers and encourage the development of motor skills, this engaging board book is filled with embossed images and textures to touch. The bright pages featuring happy babies and handprint artwork will appeal to young children as they learn first words.
Open out the soft pages of this beautiful, sensory-rich organic cloth book to explore the world of the sea, and play peekaboo with Whale, Oyster and Ray Fish. Movable, crinkly, cloth ocean creatures are found inside, perfect entertainment for little hands and great at stimulating babies' senses. Move Whale's tail, open Oyster's shell and look under Ray Fish's fin to see who or what is hiding behind each! Presented in a sweet gift box, the pages are made with extra padding for an ultra-soft feel, making them ideal for the pram or play mat - and they're machine washable! Little hands will love to explore Wee Gallery Cloth Books. This successful partnership between Wee Gallery and Happy Yak presents beautiful illustrations, bold lines, whimsical animals and repeating patterns; all designed to stimulate visual development in young infants, making this new quality cloth book series an ideal first gift.
Push, pull and slide the tabs as two small children prepare for Christmas day in Busy Christmas! Join in the festive fun by sliding on sledges and decorating the tree, before waiting for Santa on Christmas Eve. Young children will love playing with this bright and magical board book with sweet rhyming text and wonderful illustrations by Angie Rozelaar, part of the bestselling Busy Book series. Discover more Busy Books for the festive season with Busy Nativity and Busy London at Christmas.
When Tom wishes winter would never end, he meets another boy who shares his love of snow and ice. Playing together every day, Tom hardly notices that spring doesn't come - until he realises the terrible effect of unending winter is having on the countryside and his sick grandma. His friend is Winter's child, and for the seasons to go on the friends must say goodbye until next year.
Find favourite toy Sophie and her friends behind the felt flaps in this board book, perfect for baby's first Christmas. Sophie and her friends are hiding. Wherever could they be? Little ones will love lifting the felt flaps to find a friendly animal on every page... and a delightful Christmas surprise at the very end. Large felt flaps are durable and easy-to-lift, engaging baby and aiding the development of fine motor skills. This bold, bright book also features common first words around Christmas time, as well as fun sounds to mimic. Miaow! Sophie la girafe has sold more than 50 million teether toys worldwide, and now the iconic toy from France turns 60. Celebrate with Sophie as she steps into the pages of a brand new series of baby books. Designed for reading together with your baby or toddler, this would make the perfect gift for baby's first Christmas, or for a new arrival.
Open out the soft pages of this beautiful, sensory-rich organic cloth book to explore a world deep in the forest, and play peekaboo with Fox, Owl and Squirrel. Movable, crinkly, cloth forest creatures are found inside, perfect entertainment for little hands and great at stimulating babies' senses. Move Fox's tail, Owl's wing and Squirrel's tail to see what is hiding behind each! Presented in a sweet gift box, the pages are made with extra padding for an ultra-soft feel, making them ideal for the pram or play mat - and they're machine washable! Little hands will love to explore Wee Gallery Cloth Books. This successful partnership between Wee Gallery and Happy Yak presents beautiful illustrations, bold lines, whimsical animals and repeating patterns; all designed to stimulate visual development in young infants, making this new quality cloth book series an ideal first gift.
Help the baby animals find their way home in this fun new sliding counter series! Meet rabbit, fox, bear and owl - four adorable baby animals who are lost in the woods! With easy-to-use moving parts and four unique tracks to develop hand-eye coordination and concentration, babies and toddlers will enjoy taking the baby animals home in this robust, satisfying board book. Scan the Stories Aloud QR code on the back cover the read along with the story! Other titles in the series include: Let's Go Home, Baby Tiger
When Grandma says she's seen a tiger in the garden, Nora doesn't believe her. She's too old to play Grandma's silly games! Everyone knows that tigers live in jungles, not gardens. So even when Nora sees butterflies with wings as big as her arm, and plants that try and eat her toy giraffe, and a polar bear that likes fishing, she knows there's absolutely, DEFINITELY no way there could be a tiger in the garden . . . Could there? This beautiful picture book - now in board book format - about the power of imagination is the winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2017, Illustrated Books Category. 'A journey of discovery' - The Guardian 'A stunning testament to the power of imagination' - Metro
An exquisitely illustrated and beautifully penned picture book about Asian American history, identity, and pride. Mei is a young Chinese American girl filled with curiosity about her family’s history in Washington, D.C. Delving into their tales of courage, hope, and resilience, Mei explores the strength and spirit that unites her Chinese heritage with her American identity. Then Mei finds herself at a rally against Asian hate and she realizes that it is her time to make a difference. Armed with the inspiring stories of her ancestors and backed by the unconditional support of her family, Mei takes center stage to start an empowering chant, “We are American, too!” We Are American, Too takes young readers on a stirring journey with Mei, confronting anti-Asian hate, and igniting unity with a rousing call to celebrate our shared American identity. |
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