Inspire beginner writers with this handy thesaurus, packed with simple words and more advanced vocabulary to help young children write with confidence and style. With colourful pictures and organised by topic for easy reference, children can find words to describe feelings, food and drink, transport, hobbies, jobs, animals and much more.

A new play book for discovering traditional board games in an amazing new guise: In a practical large format eight traditional board games from around the world are reinterpreted using the amusing illustrations of Beatrice Tinarelli in the fantastic world of science. After removing and fitting together the cardboard pieces at the back of the book, the children can challenge each other in games of logic and strategy, such as Watermelon Chess, Chinese Checkers, Dara, a traditional Nigerian game of strategy, or the eternal Noughts and Crosses. Each of these activities helps children to develop specific skills of logic and calculation, as briefly described in the texts that accompany the rules of each game. Each board has a different setting, with a delightful guide to accompany the children as they explore outer space, sensational robot factories, science labs and much more. Rediscovering the best traditional board games will be a fascinating journey into the world of science!

Learn all about our feathered friends with Smithsonian Kids First Discovery books! Touch, read, and discover facts about birds designed for curious little readers. Embossed textures and bright, detailed photographs from Smithsonian are sure to engage, entertain, and educate your curious Preschooler or Kindergartner. Special embossed textures help engage in both verbal and tactile learning skills. Discover birds from beak to tail and learn new vocabulary words on every page. Little ones will love learning all about feathers, eggs, beaks, and unique species of birds found in the world today. A lively, educational book designed for curious little readers packed with fascinating bird facts. A must for your little bird enthusiast!

Smithsonian Kids books feature engaging educational content for little learners that reflect the integrity of the Smithsonian. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book goes to support the Smithsonian's educational mission.

Collect the entire Smithsonian Kids First Discovery Book series!

• Embossed pictures allow your toddler to touch and feel as they learn
• Photographs from Smithsonian provide an accurate representation of birds
• Strengthens verbal and tactile learning skills
• Lively, educational fun that will keep your little toddler, preschooler, or kindergartener entertained and engaged
• A must for little bird enthusiasts!

Touch, read, and discover all about the incredible T.rex with your toddler and Smithsonian Kids! Featuring special embossing to highlight fun facts about these "kings of the dinosaurs," this book engages both verbal and tactile learning skills. Embossed textures and bright, detailed photographs and renderings from Smithsonian are sure to engage, entertain, and educate your curious toddler.

Essential, fun wipe-clean activity book to keep children busy and master key early learning skills

Holiday Fun is packed with brilliant activities and puzzles that are perfect for holidays or any time! Children will love getting to grips with pen control and mark-making as they try all of the sunny challenges over and over again using the wipe-clean pen.

The consultant-approved activities are fun to do and are combined with brilliant, engaging art that children will love.

Also available: Let's Count!, Super Squiggles, Space Trip