A boxed set of 52 beautifully illustrated cards perfect for playing the classic family game of snap - or other matching games. Fascinating illustrations of trains - from steam to diesel, high speed and maglev - will keep children engaged while they learn about turn-taking, rules and winning and losing. Great for keeping little ones busy on journeys or at home.

Abigail Wheatley (Author)
Growing up in Australia and the UK, Abigail often found herself covered in paint or flour, or lost in a book. After a BA in English and a PhD on Medieval Castles, she combined her interests writing Usborne children's books - from cookery, craft and castles to science and unicorns.

Hoe oud is die aarde? Waar kom die son vandaan? As jy graag wetenskaplike antwoorde wil he op vrae soos die, hoef jy nie verder as hierdie boek te soek nie. Op ’n gemaklike verteltrant en met hope foto’s en illustrasies neem Die storie van Planeet Aarde die leser op reis deur die geskiedenis: vandat ons blou planeet maar net ’n stoffie was, tot by die komplekse, steeds veranderende planeet wat dit vandag is.

This book is more than a book. Inside you'll find pre-cut pieces to pop out and slot together (following the simple instructions) to make five sturdy model sea creatures. Underneath each set of pieces you'll find a bonus fact file with extra information about the featured sea creature. Slotting together the models helps with logic, following instructions and fine motor skills. Includes: dolphin, shark, turtle, octopus, walrus.

Abigail Wheatley (Author)
Growing up in Australia and the UK, Abigail often found herself covered in paint or flour, or lost in a book. After a BA in English and a PhD on Medieval Castles, she combined her interests writing Usborne children's books - from cookery, craft and castles to science and unicorns.

Van die eerste rotstekeninge tot moderne meesterstukke - hierdie boek volg die storie van skilderkuns vanaf die begin van die mensdom tot vandag. Soos wat jy lees, sal jy saam met kunstenaars deur die eeue heen op allerhande fassinerende feite en verstommende staaltjies afkom en 'n hele paar aha-oomblikke beleef. Maak jou gereed om uit te vind hoe die antieke Grieke waterbestande verf gemaak het, ontdek wie die ikonoklaste was en waarom hulle kunswerke verwoes het en wonder oor Mona Lisa se geheimsinnige glimlag...

Filled with simple, stylish images of well-known prehistoric reptiles including a T-rex, a Pterodactyl and a Plesiosaurus. Just brush water over the bold black and white designs to watch them burst into magical color.

A delightful doll's house sticker book to fill with over 180 stickers of beautiful furniture and accessories. Children can fill the colourful playroom with toys, books and games, stock the kitchen with delicious food to eat and find a spot for Zippy the cuddly monkey in the bedroom. A fun way to practise fine motor skills.

Abigail Wheatley joined Usborne Publishing in 2002 after completing a doctorate on medieval castles. She's still writing books about castles, but has branched out into areas such as science, art and cookery. She lives in a little book-filled house in Kent, with views of a real castle from her bedroom window.

Children can learn about turn-taking, rules and winning and losing while spotting pairs of quirky and original superheroes, from Underwater Boy and Green Fingers to Duplicator and Shooting Star.

Filled with charming scenes telling the story of the birth of Jesus in order, complete with angels, wise men, camels, shepherds and, of course, the manger. Just brush water over the black and white designs to reveal vibrant colours. A mess-free way to keep children busy in the Christmas holidays. Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book.

Full of awe-inspiring scenes from space. Simply brush water over the black and white designs to watch everything from asteroids to Sun probes burst into magical colours.

Filled with simple, black-and white images including a dump truck, fire truck, car transporter, concrete mixer and many more. Just use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and vibrant colours magically appear! Great for keeping little ones busy and helping them learn brush control skills at the same time. Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book.

Filled with simple, black-and white pictures including a unicorn, a rocket and a rainbow and many more. Just use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and vibrant colours magically appear! Great for keeping little ones busy and helping them learn brush control skills at the same time. Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book.

Packed with delightful scenes showing Easter bunnies, chicks and other creatures in flowery spring settings. Simply brush water over the black and white designs to reveal an array of uplifting colours.

A boxed set of 52 beautifully-illustrated cards perfect for playing the classic family game of snap - or other matching games. Lively zoo animals will keep children engaged while they learn about turn-taking, rules and winning and losing. Look out for all your zoo favourites, from butterflies to zebras. Great for keeping little ones busy on journeys or at home. Animals included are: tigers, elephants, pandas. meerkats, penguins, giraffes, ring-tailed lemurs, frogs, crocodiles, macaws, zebras, tropical fish, butterflies

This book is more than a book. Inside you'll find pre-cut pieces to pop out and slot together (following the simple instructions) to make five sturdy model farm animals. Underneath each set of pieces you'll find a bonus fact file with extra information about the featured farm animal. Slotting together the models helps with logic, following instructions and fine motor skills. Includes: sheep, pig, dog, calf, chicken.

Abigail Wheatley (Author)
Growing up in Australia and the UK, Abigail often found herself covered in paint or flour, or lost in a book. After a BA in English and a PhD on Medieval Castles, she combined her interests writing Usborne children's books - from cookery, craft and castles to science and unicorns.

Filled with wintry whimsy, from ice-skating unicorns to snow castles, northern lights and other fantastical delights. Use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and festive colors magically appear! A mess-free way to keep children busy for long winter nights and for the holidays. Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book.

Filled with simple, black-and white pictures including a unicorn, a rocket and a rainbow and many more. Just use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and vibrant colors magically appear! Great for keeping little ones busy and helping them learn brush control skills at the same time. Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book.

Filled with simple, stylish images designed to appeal to young children. Just brush water over the bold black and white designs to watch a sturdy tractor, a smiling scarecrow and a cheepy chick burst into colour.

Packed with bewitching rainbow scenes and magical creatures from unicorns and fairies to dragons and mermaids. Simply brush water over the black and white designs to watch the enchanting rainbow colours appear.

Discover an enchanted land full of unicorns frolicking with fairies, butterflies and mermaids amid magical gardens, palaces and pools. Simply brush water over the black and white designs to reveal captivating colours.

Simply add water to bring merry scenes of knights and castles magically to life.

Filled with simple, black-and-white images including knights and their trusty horses, strong castles with bright banners - and even a dragon or two! Just use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and watch as delightful hues magically appear! Great for keeping little ones busy and helping them learn brush control skills at the same time. Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book

This book isn't just a book. On five of the double-page spreads inside you'll find pre-cut pieces to pop out and slot together (following the simple instructions) into five sturdy model animals. Underneath each set of animal pieces you'll find a bonus fact file with extra information about the featured animal. Slotting together the models helps with logic, following instructions and fine motor skills. Includes: lion, elephant, giraffe, zebra, crocodile.

Children can learn about turn-taking, rules and winning and losing while enjoying vibrant illustrations of exotic bugs, from beetles, butterflies and bees to leafhoppers and stick insects and dragonflies.

This heartfelt book features a unique collection of recipes contributed by families from around the world. Each recipe has an introduction featuring the family who contributed it, and simple, step-by-step instructions, all illustrated in a bold, graphic-novel style by Chaaya Prabhat. From good old U.S. chocolate chip cookies (courtesy of Marlee from Philadelphia) to Ugandan "rolled eggs" (from Jacob and his uncle Senti), each recipe brings authentic international flavors and stories to your table. With additional fascinating facts about regional traditions, cooking equipment and ingredients. All the recipes are vegetarian, and instructions are also included to make them vegan, nut-free, dairy-free, egg-free and gluten-free - or any combination of these.

Filled with simple, stylish images of popular zoo animals including a monkey, giraffe and penguin. Just brush water over the bold black and white designs to watch them burst into vibrant color.