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A fun pop-up and flaps board book that introduces curious preschoolers to the lifecycle of a dandelion Enjoy watching a flower grow in the meadow, and find exciting pop-up plants and animals hiding under flaps in this delightful book for little ones. Watch a tiny seed land in the ground and grow into a beautiful flower. Then, watch as the bright yellow petals turn into a fluffy dandelion clock whose seeds get blown away in the breeze ready to be planted again. Look under leaves and peer between petals to discover the plants and creatures hiding there. Babies and toddlers will love lifting big flaps to find five peekaboo surprises popping up from the pages: worms wriggling under the ground, leaves growing from seeds, bright yellow dandelions bursting into flower, butterflies fluttering from flower to flower, and a dandelion clock blowing away in the breeze. The lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy and early learning, while the beautifully illustrated pop-up scenes will surprise and excite curious preschoolers. Ideal for interactive preschool play, Pop-up Peekaboo! Flower will appeal to both carers and children and is certain to keep little ones entertained time and time again!
In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Harry Houdini, one of the most famous entertainers to have ever lived. When he was four, little Ehrich emigrated with his family from Hungary to the USA. Although they had reached a world of great opportunity, the family lived in poverty and Ehrich had no choice but to go to work from a young age. When he was just nine, Ehrich worked as a trapeze artist, and this experience led him into a life of entertainment. As he grew older, Ehrich continued to play to audiences with fascinating card tricks. But when working as a locksmith by day and honing his magic skills at night, Ehrich realised that he would need more than a deck of cards to really 'wow' people... and so, the great Harry Houdini came to be. As Houdini, the escape artist who could free himself from handcuffs, chains and knots like no one else, he toured the world and became known for his incredible death-defying stunts. This 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 entertainer'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!
Bluey, Bingo and Muffin are playing Granny Mobile at Doreen’s garage sale. Muffin is a grouchy granny and ordering Dad to push her on an old mobility scooter. But will Muffin budge when a real grouchy granny tries to buy her scooter? “I think you should mind your own business!” That is one grouchy granny . . .
Claris, the chicest mouse in Paris, is setting off on an exciting adventure through the Big Apple! Can you find Claris and her friends in fabulous New York places such as Central Park, Fifth Avenue and the Met? Look inside to find out! Compassion is always in fashion in this beloved series by acclaimed children's author and fashion illustrator Megan Hess. With more than a million children's books in print, Megan Hess's beautiful rhyming picture books are adored worldwide. She is the creator of three best-selling picture-book series for children: Claris, World of Claris and the Young Queens Collection. Perfect for: Readers aged 3-6 who love dress-ups, gentle adventure and friendship stories Readers of all ages who love all things fashion and style! Fans of sparklingly fun picture books such as Eloise and Olivia. Gift-buyers looking for a dazzlingly beautiful illustrated look-and-find story! The Where Is Claris series includes: Where is Claris in Paris! Where is Claris in New York! Where is Claris in London! Where is Claris in Rome! Where is Claris at Easter!
'Larry dashed through the Desolate Desert. He meandered through the Meanacing Maze. He flashed through the Flowering Forest. And squelched through the Stinky Smelly Swamp.' Eddie the dinosaur finds himself in trouble when he goes out for a walk. It is up to Larry the Lion to find the Magic Healing Stone and save his dad before it's too late. For ages 3-7. This book is intended to tell the story of Eddie and Larry by touching on the concept of sickness in a parent. Even if both parents are perfectly healthy then hopefully your little one can still enjoy this story.
Remarkable Remy is a warm and optimistic story that introduces an Autistic character to a young audience. The story helps explain the Autistic brain – how it works a little differently and how unique it is – and how our neurodivergent friends make the world remarkable!
My best friend’s name is Remy. A picture book for both Autistic and non-Autistic readers aged 3 and up, Remarkable Remy illuminates the experiences and strengths of Autistic people, and the joys of having Autistic friends.
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This cosy colouring book features 30 cute, bold and easy-to-colour illustrations – designed to bring warmth and joy to your day. From bunnies cuddled up round a fire to cats baking cookies, every page invites you into a world of charming animal characters and heartwarming moments. Perfect for fans of Coco Wyo, Cuddly Days offers a soothing and creative way to relax, unplug, and express yourself. With its bold outlines and clear designs, it's ideal for colourists of all skill levels – from young children to adults looking for a calming creative break. Printed on high-quality 120 gsm paper, each illustration is presented on a single-sided page to prevent bleed-through. Whether you're using pencils, pens, or markers, you’ll love how easy and satisfying these scenes are to colour. The first book in the Cute & Cosy series.
The ultimate sensory reading experience for babies and toddlers. A brand new series of sturdy board books from Ingela P Arrhenius, the award-winning illustrator behind the bestselling Peekaboo and Felt Flaps Where's Mr/Mrs? series. Meet five adorable little dinosaurs and explore a different texture on every page in this touch-and-feel board book, with a soft felt flap finale! In This Little Dinosaur, you will be meet a dinosaur with soft shiny spines, a dinosaur with big teeth, a dinosaur with shimmery bumpy spots and more . . . Also available: This Little Duckling, This Little Puppy, and This Little Lion. Scan the Stories Aloud QR code on the back cover to read along with the story!
An exciting new Peppa picture book and the start of a new adventure for Peppa and her family! Peppa is going to be a big sister again! Peppa and George are very excited to meet their new baby sister. But when will she arrive, and what name will they choose for her? Read this heart-warming story to discover what happens when our favourite pigs become a family of five! Join Peppa and her family as they prepare for their biggest adventure yet: welcoming a new baby!
You are about to embark on a dangerous adventure. With this game in a book, use the pop-out Survival Spinner to learn your fate as you face peril after peril in a wild, rugged landscape. You become lost in the mountains after an emergency landing. Among the snowy peaks, you are at risk from dangers including falling victim to hypothermia, being buried by an avalanche or stumbling into a deep crevasse. In your backpack, you have a sleeping bag, a thermal roll-mat, a bottle of water, a bag of nuts, waterproof matches, a pair of binoculars, a camera, a first aid kit and an old survival journal belonging to your grandfather. As you confront each life-threatening challenge in this adventure-filled game book, place the Survival Spinner found inside the cover of the book on one of the circles on your current page, and spin. The place where the spinner points when it stops tells you if you have survived, are still living but injured or that you have perished, with a corresponding page number to turn to for each fate. Throughout, you will learn about real-life survival techniques, including how to: Make a snow shelter Build a fire Survive a bear attack Treat a wound Use the sun and moon to navigate Cross a frozen lake Harrowing tales of real-life wilderness survivors provide glimmers of hope as you deal with the consequences of your choices. One bad decision could lead to disaster... Frozen Mountain is the debut book in the exhilarating Spin to Survive series. Discover real-life survival tips and stories as you navigate your own perilous journey through the wilderness guided by your decisions and the removable Survival Spinner. Have you got what it takes to survive?
Get ready for heart-pounding chases beneath the full moon, mysterious figures lurking in the woods and fun picture puzzles to solve in this spooky adventure where every choice you make leads to new twists and turns.
Zoggy, the alien, feels awkward when he is invited to his first Earth birthday party. He is just not sure how to behave and make some silly mistakes. His friends Dan and Megan help him. When he starts to feel more confident, Zoggy find he can play a special part in making the party a big success. Guinea Pig Education presents the Zoggy the Alien series about a cute little alien who lands on Earth. Will he be accepted? What will he feel as he tries to fit in with life on Earth? This series introduces inclusiveness as Zoggy finds out that he is loved and accepted. He is given help with all those things he meets like fear and anxiousness. Yes, these books are bang up-to-date, full of lessons to be learned and will be loved by children of 3 to 7 years.
Join Old MacDonald in this fun singalong book, with a sound button to press and bright artwork
Enter the world of Jack Skellington in this official Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas colouring book. Colour your way through Halloween Town and bring all your favourite characters to life, including The Pumpkin King, Sally, The Mayor and Dr. Finkelstein. With intricate patterns and iconic scenes from the film, this delightfully frightful book will keep you entertained for hours.
Cordelia's out for walkies . . . and she's ONE SILLY SAUSAGE DOG! While Cordelia's out for a walk, she can't help getting distracted by EVERYTHING in the park! Her body stretches and stretches until she's in all sorts of sticky situations. Oh no! Can she learn how to get everything back to the way it was? A hilarious counting tale written by Alastair Chisholm, winner of Blackwell's Children's Book of the Year, The Queen's Knickers Award and Scottish Book Trust's Bookbug Prize, and illustrated by Alex Willmore, finalist of Oscar's Book Prize.
What if your drawings magically came to life, only to prove rather demanding art critics? Oh, the hassle! In The Chalk Giraffe we follow an artistic child who finds herself drawing a giraffe with chalk… but she is surprised when her creation comes alive and demands changes to his surrounding landscape. What follows is a quirky and humorous tale of creativity and perspective, with the beautiful African landscape as a backdrop to this new and unlikely friendship. The Chalk Giraffe is Kirsty Paxton and Megan Lötter's first children's book.
Hettie the Highland cow has lots of hair to keep her warm and cosy. But other animals want to be cosy too... In springtime two blackbirds stop by and build their nest in Hettie's hair. She's a cow not a hedge! In summertime some butterflies lay their eggs in Hettie's fur, which grow into wriggling caterpillars. In autumn a squirrel burrows in to hibernate. And in winter a mountain hare hops aboard too! Poor Hettie. She's a cow, not a hairy hotel! It might be time for a haircut... The second story about loveable Hettie the Highland cow takes us through the seasons in Scotland. This charming, funny story is brought to life by Jo Allan's lively illustrations.
This all-new board book primer - from the multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series - introduces the youngest dreamers to the world's best-loved artists. In this board book compilation of the most fantastic artists from the series, suitable for the youngest readers, introduce your baby to Andy Warhol, Vivienne Westwood, Frida Kahlo, Coco Chanel, Louise Bourgeois, Pablo Picasso, David Bowie, and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Each spread shows the young artists with their earliest works, in images that can inspire even the youngest of children to create and express themselves. Colourful, captivating illustrations are paired with age-appropriate text that is fun to read out loud to baby when snuggled up together! Artists is the perfect first art history primer for babies and toddlers. 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 music of Bob Marley has inspired listeners from all over the world with messages of peace, love, and truth. In this empowering adaptation of one of his most loved songs, a new generation can take heart from his joyful call to action, which shows that the way to counter injustice is to lift others up with kindness and courage. As a young girl and her friends go through the school day, they encounter several challenging situations. But by taking Marley's message and words to heart, the children are able to work through their conflicts. Adapted by Cedella Marley, Bob Marley's eldest child, and exuberantly illustrated by John Jay Cabuay, GET UP, STAND UP is a vibrant and encouraging testament to the power we all have to make a difference and stand up for what's right. Includes a letter to readers from Cedella Marley, talking about why the message of the song and the book is so important.
Explore prehistoric forests, swamps and woodland in First Explorers: Dinosaurs. Meet Velociraptors, Triceratops and the fierce Tyrannosauris rex, as well as lots of other amazing creatures who lived in the ancient world. Each scene has chunky push, pull and slide mechanisms, animals to spot and fun facts about dinosaurs. Beautifully illustrated by Chorkung, this title has gentle learning and is a magical introduction to dinosaurs. Also available: Night Animals, Sea Creatures, In the Jungle |
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