Soar into space with this glorious love story of alien folk, from the creators of The Gruffalo and Stick Man, now in an early reader format to support children who are gaining confidence in reading. The Smeds (who are red) never mix with the Smoos (who are blue). So when a young Smed and Smoo fall in love, their families strongly disapprove. But peace is restored and love conquers all in this happiest of love stories. There's even a gorgeous purple baby to celebrate! This Early Reader edition contains the complete classic story and pictures, in a pocket-book format, and with an extra-clear font and layout, to support children who are gaining confidence in reading. Winner at the British Book Awards 2020 - Children's Illustrated & Non-Fiction Book of the Year With fabulous rhymes and breathtaking illustrations, this book is literally out of this world! From the creators of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and ZOG, which have all been made into animated films shown on BBC1 Zog and the Flying Doctors animation will be shown on BBC1 December 2020. Praise for The Smeds and the Smoos: 'A book for our time.' BBC Radio 4 'Blast off with the most exciting book yet from the creator of The Gruffalo. Get ready for a wild and wonderful journey through space in a book that is perfect for reading together.' The Sun 'The Gruffalo team's own Jabberwocky, with rhyme and nonsense words but a happy ending, inventively illustrated by Scheffler.' The Times 'A timely tale of tolerance that's fun to read aloud.' Daily Express

Once there was a lighthouse keeper called Mr. Grinling. At night time he lived in a small white cottage perched high on the cliffs, and in the daytime he rowed out to his lighthouse to clean and polish the light. Mr and Mrs Grinling are looking forward to an extra-special Christmas with their great-nephew, George. But on Christmas Eve, Mr Grinling and George get stranded in the middle of a storm! Can Mrs Grinling reach them in time for Christmas dinner? The first Lighthouse Keeper story, THE LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER'S LUNCH, published over thirty years ago. It is now a modern picture book classic, and his adventures have been loved by children ever since.

The #1 search-and-find riddle picture book that started the I Spy craze has a brand new design -- just in time for its 30th anniversary! Can you find toys, coins, dice, and more? What's buried in the sand? And what do you see on the bulletin board? I Spy: A Book of Picture Riddles features stunning collections of picture riddles with challenging fun for children in kindergarten to third grade -- but everyone in your family will enjoy unplugged time together! Search for objects hidden within themed photographs and try to solve the rhyming riddles. The vibrant pages of the I Spy series are an incredible way to get readers of all ages excited about animals, letters, numbers, and holidays. I Spy books teach kids how to observe their surroundings and look for patterns in the world around them, skills that will help them succeed in all subjects. The series is a perfect fit for the STEAM curriculum. The New York Times bestselling series by Jean Marzollo and photographer Walter Wick continues to amaze search-and-find fans. The captivating photographs paired with clever rhyming puzzles will mesmerize readers of all ages.

Now can create your own flash cards with the information you need. No more rubber bands and index cards -- these cards come with a handy, portable box so you can keep your cards organised and study on the go! Use a marker and tab the tops by category to find information quickly.

My Little World: Animals is a fantastic new non-fiction title from Priddy Books! Aimed at children aged two and over, this novelty board book focuses on the amazing animal kingdom including subjects such as animal patterns and habitats. The simple text and bright friendly illustrations are perfect for toddlers and each spread features an interactive element to bring the facts to life.

A collectable classic picture book that every child should read and own. Maurice Sendak says "Harold is a masterpiece". "One night, after thinking it over for some time, Harold decided to go for a walk in the moonlight" Armed only with an oversized purple crayon, Harold draws himself a landscape full of beauty and excitement. He conducts his adventure with the utmost care, letting his imagination run free, but keeping his wits about him all the while. This magical journey gives us the wondrous sense that anything is possible. This joyful story has delighted readers of all ages for over fifty years. Essential Picture Book Classics - timeless stories for every child to treasure.

PART STORY, PART GAME - PURE ADVENTURE! "A new way of telling stories and in many ways the birth of modern gaming, these books captured the imaginations of a generation of kids - it's great to think that a new generation are going to be similarly captivated" bestselling author Charlie Higson You, the hero, must face the unknown terrors of the Mampang Fortress. Hidden inside the keep is the Crown of Kings, but beware the monsters and traps waiting for you... ABOUT THE SERIES The multi-million copy globally bestselling choose-your-own-adventure series is repackaged and reignited for a brand new generation of children. All you need is a dice and you can choose which way the story goes Be careful - the main character can die at any point! 20 million copies sold worldwide in 32 languages Perfect for kids who love gaming A great way to encourage children away from gaming on screens and get them back into reading books!

Everyone's favourite reading role model is back! Book-loving Lulu is excited to start pre-school. It will be like storytime at the library, but she will stay by herself. Everyone gets up super early to make sure they are ready. There's so much to do at pre-school: Lulu makes a new friend, reads, plays dresses up and builds and sings. In no time at all, Mummy is back to collect her. Lulu's First Day is the perfect picture book to prepare the little ones for the pre-school experience.

From Apple to Zip, via Mailbox and Village, this beautiful pop-up book offers a fresh take on the alphabet. Spot the connections between the letters sharing a pop - a Letter in a Mailbox, a Pillow on a Quilt, twisty Roots under a Swing on a Tree. Young children learning the alphabet will enjoy identifying the letters embossed on each page. Older children will delight in searching for the connection between the pop-up objects in this engaging, wordless book. A collectible Alphabet pop-up, for design connoisseurs of all ages.

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.

Gebruik My Gunsteling Storie-Bybel en My Gunsteling Storie-Bybel Aktiwiteits & Inkleurboek saam om kinders te help groei in hulle verhouding met God en Sy Woord.

A gorgeously illustrated introduction to Chinese New Year, written by Eva Wong Nava and illustrated by Li Xin. 'Twelve animals, one for each year, each one with their own special powers. It all started with a race to cross the most heavenly of rivers.' Chinese New Year is right around the corner and Mai-Anne is so excited! As her family start decorating the house, there's a knock on the door... her grandmother, Nai Nai, has arrived! They start their celebrations with a traditional meal filled with fish for good luck, noodles for long life, dumplings for blessings and a WHOLE chicken. Then after dinner Nai Nai tells the story of how Chinese New year began, with the Great Race! Join Mai-Anne as she learns about twelve animals and their special powers in the story of how Chinese New Year began! A beautifully illustrated introduction to the true meaning of Chinese New Year and family traditions for little ones A love letter to all the grandparents in the world Features some non-fiction facts on the last pages for especially curious minds about Chinese New Year, including different countries' traditions Illustrations of China Towns around the world on the first and last pages Written and illustrated by two brilliantly talented Asian women

The Bumper Treehouse Fun Book is packed with over 300 pages of treehouse-inspired fun! With the FUNNEST activities from the Treehouse Fun Books and a whole heap of brand new ones, there are pictures to draw, stories to write, codes to crack, sudokus to solve, colour-ins, dot-to-dots, mazes, crosswords, word searches, spot-the-differences and some activities that we don't even have a name for! So, what are you waiting for? Grab a pen, pencil or crayon and come on up!

Find out what Santa's reindeers are going to do in this charming and Christmassy interactive lift-the flap board book. It's Christmas and Santa's reindeers are very busy. Look at what each reindeer is doing or holding and see if you can guess what they're about to do! Open the flap on each spread to discover the answer in a delightful, colourful scene. Bright, engaging artwork exploring familiar daily activities for babies and toddlers will bring this book to life, delighting readers young and old. With sturdy flaps to aid hand-eye co-ordination and a question on each page to prompt conversation between parent and child, this beautiful board book is the perfect introduction to the joy and magic of Christmas. This book is from the Lift-the-Flap series, a collection of fun and interactive board books for babies and toddlers. Other titles include What is Mummy Going to Do?, What is Daddy Going to Do?, What is Puppy Going to Do?, What is Chick Going to Do? and What is Baby Going to Do?

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.

Stimulating first touch & feel story book for babies and toddlers. Re-edited classic fairy tales perfect for younger readers! Bright illustrations and wonderful tactiles on each page are engaging for developing senses.

Join the snail and the whale on their adventure in this 20th anniversary edition sticker book, based on the bestselling picture book The Snail and the Whale. Packed with games, activities and over four hundred stickers, The Snail and the Whale Sticker Book is perfect for journeys, rainy days and school holidays – a great gift for any child. This fun activity book comes from the award-winning creators of The Gruffalo, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

When The Storks Came Home is a charming, fictionalised retelling of the successful reintroduction of the white stork at the Knepp Estate, a UK native bird which has been brought back from extinction. In this second picture book from bestselling author and globally significant conservationist Isabella Tree, we meet eight-year-old Beanie, who loves birds. When she discovers that huge white storks used to live in her own village but were hunted to extinction in the UK 600 years ago, she is determined to find a way to bring them back. But reintroducing a vanished species is not so simple! Storks can fly hundreds of miles, so releasing storks into the local countryside won't be enough to make them return and stay for good. With the help of other villagers, Beanie hatches a plan... Beautiful illustrations help bring this powerful and important story to life, teaching children about conservation and their environment in an accessible way. Ivy Kids brings you beautiful, sustainably printed books to rewild your child, nurture creativity, and foster a deep connection with the living world. Winner of the Sustainability Award at the Independent Publishers Awards 2022, Ivy Kids books are planet-friendly, printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper, locally to where they will be sold. Praise for Isabella Tree's first picture book When We Went Wild: 'A charming inoculation of pure wild life - just what Dr. Earth ordered.' CHRIS PACKHAM 'This book would sit brilliantly on any nature-loving child's bookshelf' BBC WILDLIFE MAGAZINE 'Charms young readers with the power of rewilding' NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELLER 'I love this book. It actually made me cry' PAM AYRES, Sunday Times best-selling author & presenter. 'A gorgeous and true fable that will delight and inspire the next generation of young rewilders.' PATRICK BARKHAM, Author & Guardian journalist.

Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun! Kids will have fun collecting points with more than 140 car models to find. From Minis and Fiats to Maseratis and Ferraris, they'll learn about all types of automobiles. And once they've scored 1000 points, super-spotters can claim their official i-SPY certificate and badge. With more than 30 i-SPY books to collect, there's something for everyone! For even more fun on the go check out i-SPY On a Car Journey (ISBN 9780008386443).