Stimulate a baby's developing vision and coordination with this bright and bold, high-contrast fold-out board book that can be propped up to play on the floor.

Babies are able to react and respond to simple patterns and contrasting colours just a few weeks after being born. As their eyes develop, high-contrast shapes, patterns and first friendly characters give newborns something simple to focus on, respond to and interact with.

On one side of this frieze you and your baby will meet a host of friendly animal characters off on a train journey. On the other side, the animals are doing all sort of fun activities - from hula-hooping cats to skiing foxes! - that will make babies react with delight.

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Offers readers a variety of activities they can do to get outside in summer. Filled with fun facts about the season, bonus sidebar activities, and a "Get Outside!" special feature, this book is sure to inspire kids to explore the great outdoors.

Offers readers a variety of activities they can do to get outside in spring. Filled with fun facts about the season, bonus sidebar activities, and a "Get Outside!" special feature, this book is sure to inspire kids to explore the great outdoors.

A little boy and girl find a seed, and decide to keep it safe. They play with it but it doesn't grow. What must they do to make it grow? When it flowers and dies they find it has left them lots of new seeds to plant. Perfect to get children interested in gardening and introduce them to the plant life cycle and seasons.

Itas a young bearas first autumn, and the falling leaves surprise him. He tries to put them back on the trees, but it doesnat work. Eventually, he gets sleepy, and burrows into the fallen leaves for a long nap. When he wakes up, itas springaand there are suddenly brand-new leaves all around, welcoming him.

Graceful illustrations and a childlike main character offer the perfect way to talk to children about the wonder of the changing seasons.

Now in a lush gift board book edition perfect for those snuggly storytimes! As winter approaches, every animal seems to know how to prepare--except the fox! This gorgeous book by celebrated author Marion Dane Bauer and exciting new illustrator Richard Jones reveals that each animal has a unique way of welcoming a new season.

Snow is coming, and it's time to get ready! The squirrel gathers nuts, the geese soar south, and the snowshoe hare puts on its new white coat. But what should the fox do? Each animal advises the fox that its own plan is best, but the fox thinks otherwise--yet it's not until he meets a golden-eyed friend that he finds the perfect way to celebrate the snowfall.

Stunning illustrations by the new talent Richard Jones are the perfect complement to the Newbery Honor winner Marion Dane Bauer's lyrical and playful homage to the natural world.

This gorgeously illustrated volume of poetry -- sprinkled with facts and fun things to do -- sows an early love for nature in all its beauty and wonder.
The buzz of bees in summertime. The tracks of a bird in the winter snow. This beautiful book captures all the sights and sounds of a child's interactions with nature, from planting acorns or biting into crisp apples to studying tide pools or lying back and watching the birds overhead. No matter what's outside their windows -- city streets or country meadows -- kids will be inspired to explore the world around them. Written by award-winning author Nicola Davies and illustrated by Mark Hearld, a breathtaking new talent in children's books, Outside Your Window is a stunning reminder that the natural world is on our doorstep waiting to be discovered.

Cheerful rhyme celebrates the varied aspects of snow from a preschooler's perspective. First snow, surprise snow: Nature's sparkly magic show For small children, snow is a wonder. It sparkles and glitters. It transforms the outside world. Every kind of snow brings its own magic. It invites snow angels, skating, fort-building, and snowballs. Even blizzard days are exciting, when routines are overturned and everyone bands together to clear the snow away. For the youngest among us, winter is magical. In Snow Days, author Deborah Kerbel captures that magic with nimble couplets that celebrate every kind of winter pleasure. Illustrator Miki Sato's fascinating textural collage art looks intimately touchable. She recreates the coziness and spectacle of the season in paper, felt, and embroidery silk, creating masterpieces that invite readers to look again and again.

DK brings you an all-encompassing practical guide to the seasons that take place in the world around us, and just how magical they can be! Author Vicky Woodgate introduces a beautifully-illustrated and informative book to teach your child everything they need to know about the changing seasons in our world. What are seasons and why do they change? How can we measure seasons? Are seasons the same for everyone? These are all valuable questions that can be answered within this easy-to-follow weather book, proving the ideal read for 7-9 year olds. Inside the pages of this first-class climate book for kids, you can expect to find: -Top tips, quizzes and activities to reflect on the information learned throughout the book -Visually engaging content including maps, charts and scenes -Easy to read language encompassing key vocabulary about seasons Let DK plant the seed of curiosity in the minds of our young readers, and watch as it blossoms into a life-long love of learning about the natural world and the science and history behind it. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. That's why this global guide to seasons tackles the topic from a scientific, historical and geographical perspective, whilst including tips and tricks on mental and physical health of nature, to fully captivate young readers, and cover the seasons throughout the world's history, ensuring we shape their learning experience like never before. A must-have volume for children with a passion for the natural world, weather and geography, or simply those who wish to satisfy their curiosity by learning about the changes in the environment around them. This superb season book will keep the kids enthralled time and time again, proving the ideal key stage 2 book for primary school learning, or doubling up as a riveting read for parents and children to enjoy together.

Touch, feel, trace and talk...Lilly takes your child on a journey through her backyard at different times of the year. Feel the gritty sand and the sticky honey, trace the path of the honey bee, and play with more sensory features in this sturdy board touch & feel book for your curious toddler. The Baby Einstein friends talk about all four seasons and ask simple questions to help your little one think and answer. Bright, bold illustrations are combined with real-life photographs.

Let's learn about animals and their textures with PBS KIDS(R) friends Dot, Dee, and Del! Touch, feel, trace, and talk about wildlife. Feel the scaly chameleon, the sticky frog tongue, and soft skunk tail. What is special about a chameleon's scaly skin? What does a bat's wing feel like? Are tarantulas hairy? Play with the sensory features in this sturdy board book for your curious baby and toddler. Bright, bold illustrations and photography are the perfect way to introduce animals and their unique textures to your little one! Interactive touch-and-feel books inspire hands-on learning.

A colourful workbook to introduce children to fractions using the Maths Mastery approach! It's time to master the world of maths with this brand new workbook developed by experts to cover all the essential skills for children in the first stages of their maths journey. Specifically designed for children aged 5-7, this maths exercise book can gently help your child learn about fractions, using both shapes and numbers. Let Maths - No Problem! open your eyes to the wonderful world of numbers! So what are you waiting for? Dive straight in to discover: -Character-led learning with fun and friendly illustrations -Comprehensive and thorough coverage of key concepts -Helpful hints for extra practice Heard of Maths Mastery but don't know where to begin? Don't worry, DK has got you covered! Maths Mastery is a transformational approach to teaching mathematics that was developed in Singapore and is now used around the world, including in thousands of schools across the UK. Children are taught multiple methods to solve maths problems, enabling them to gain a thorough and adaptable understanding of topics, making it easier for them to apply their knowledge to different scenarios. Each topic is studied in depth to develop a secure understanding of maths concepts. This leads to greater progress in maths learning, as topics are well understood and therefore don't need to be revised in great detail, meaning each new concept builds on prior learning. Based on this widely successful approach, this wonderful workbook is full of top-tips led by appealing characters who offer useful guidance to parents and children alike with the goal of making learning maths both accessible and interesting. This workbook is part of a new series developed in partnership with the award-winning educational publisher Maths - No Problem! The books encourage a deep knowledge of core maths concepts without fostering a reliance on memorisation or rote learning. In fact, Maths - No Problem! is widely used in schools in the UK and its Teacher Hub receives 4,000 daily visits on average during term time! A must-have maths book for children aged 5-7 at a Key Stage 1 level, as well as for adults who wish to become more familiar with maths taught in schools, to better support their children at home. From halves and quarters to comparisons and quantities, this helpful workbook covers it all whilst incorporating an inclusive approach which builds self-confidence so that no child feels they 'can't do maths'. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why not explore the rest of the workbooks in our Maths - No Problem! Master Maths At Home, series? Each workbook can be bought individually or as part of a collection, specifically targeted to early learners aged 5-7 at a Key Stage 1 level. Multiply like a magician with Maths - No Problem! Multiplication and Division, Ages 5-7 (Key Stage 1) and join the geometry journey with Maths - No Problem! Geometry and Shape, Ages 5-7 (Key Stage 1). It's as easy as 1, 2, 3!

A celebration of the love for a child through every season, with delightful artwork by the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of Hoda Kotb's I've Loved You Since Forever. Poetic verse perfectly expresses the unconditional love shared between grown-ups and their precious little ones. Togetherness is always special, whether you are enjoying springtime showers, lazy summer days, or the cozy chill of autumn and winter. The touching message will resonate with parents, grandparents, and anyone who has a little one in their life. A must-have for new parents...and every family's storytime bookshelf!

Flash Kids Flash Cards offer essential practice in key concepts such multiplication, division, the alphabet, sights words, and state capitals. Containing 88 cards in each package, these cards are sturdier than others on the market.

Explore SPRING in the forest with this lively, interactive Lift-a-Flap Surprise board book! Little ones will love learning all about springtime fun in the forest while following a mama deer and her sweet little fawn as they trek around the woods soaking in all the sights and sounds and meeting new woodland friends. The birds are singing, wildflowers are blooming, raindrops plip-plop in puddles, and the rainbow is bright in the sky. What a wonderful day to be a little fawn in the forest! A perfect way to celebrate the season with your toddler! Collect the entire series in the Deluxe Lift-a-Flap Seasons titles, as well as all of the interactive books for toddlers from Cottage Door Press, and be sure to check out our full selection of winter books for kids!! Look for the Lift-a-Flap Surprise! It's a Lift-a-Flap and pop-up all in one book! Interactive, beautifully illustrated board book with lots to explore ideal for keeping toddlers entertained and engaged. Perfectly sized for little hands and fingers to open and close the flaps. Sturdy board pages and thick durable flaps are extra strong and designed to withstand traditional wear and tear from curious little babies, toddlers, and preschoolers Lifting the interactive flaps encourages sensory exploration and helps support the development of fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination in developing children. The content-rich text builds vocabulary. Collect all four books in the SEASONS Lift-a-Flap Surprise series!

This playful counting book shares the colorful highlights of the four seasons in charming illustrations. Count your way through the seasons! In spring, the tree's leaves appear, one by one. By summer, there's a glorious canopy. And when autumn winds blow, leaves fly from the tree, one after another, leading us into winter. There's a world of activity to spy in and around this beautiful tree as the wild creatures, and one little boy, celebrate the cycles of nature. As little ones count leaves, look for animals, and enjoy the changing seasonal landscape, bouncy rhymes and bold illustrations make learning to count easy-corresponding numerals reinforcing the learning fun.

Operating on two levels, this book aims to help students and practitioners understand how to plan and use time effectively within the foundation stage setting. The book examines how children learn and play at different times of day, how they fiction when they might be tired or hungry and how best to organize the learning day with this in mind. The authors discuss the issue of environment, how children relate to different areas within their own room, and what happens when routines of time and place are altered. The book also discusses how to develop children's understanding of time and how to incorporate the theme of time into children's play. The book includes: practical activities and examples that will allow children to fully comprehend the concept of time advice on how to create time for children to learn through play, inquiry and investigation sections on how time can be used to include parents, colleagues and the local community. This book provides in-depth analysis of how effective use of time can be beneficial for parents, children and staff in early years setting.

These bold, bright flash cards are a great way to help children learn to tell the time. They can write their answers with the special pen provided, then wipe clean and repeat. Cards are arranged by difficulty, so children can begin with easier times, but can be shuffled and selected randomly as their confidence grows.