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The best adventures start at home! You don't need to trek to the
South Pole or hack your way through a rainforest to explore our
wonderful world. Your own backyard is just waiting to be
discovered. Scribble, jot and draw in this brilliant fill-in
journal, brought to you by Lonely Planet Kids, an imprint of Lonely
Planet, the world's leading travel guide publisher. Backyard
Explorer is filled with fun things to make, do and find, to
discover the exciting world beyond kids' front door! They can go
cloud-spotting, make a skyline collage, design your dream house,
complete a scavenger hunt, make your very own time-and-place
capsule and lots more? Kids will see their surroundings in a
wonderful new way. There's space to write, draw, collage, colour
and complete - turning the finished book into a wonderful scrapbook
to treasure forever. With fun illustrations, a super bright neon
cover and a handy, backpack sized format, it's a must-have item for
any young explorer. Part of our Family Activity Range. Also
available: Boredom Buster, My Travel Journal, My Family Travel Map,
Round-the-World Quiz Book, My Family Height Chart. Collect them
all! About Lonely Planet Kids: From the world's leading travel
publisher comes Lonely Planet Kids, a children's imprint that
brings the world to life for young explorers everywhere. With a
range of beautiful books for children aged 5-12, we're kickstarting
the travel bug and showing kids just how amazing our planet can be.
From bright and bold sticker activity books, to beautiful gift
titles bursting at the seams with amazing facts, we aim to inspire
and delight curious kids, showing them the rich diversity of
people, places and cultures that surrounds us. We pledge to share
our enthusiasm and love of the world, our sense of humour and
continual fascination for what it is that makes the world we live
in the diverse and magnificent place it is. It's going to be a big
adventure - come explore!
Meet Farmer Shrive and the comical creatures on his land, including
crotchety cows, a hopeless hen, a greedy pig, a perfect pony and a
multitude of mice. You can read about Alice the puppy's amazing
skills, Pudgy the prize pig's insatiable appetite, an inexplicable
invasion by honking and hissing geese, how the sheep cope with
baaathtime, and many more adventures. Cathie Shuttleworth's
stunning illustrations bring this cast of curious characters to
life. These tales are the perfect length for bedtime reading, with
accessible language and amusing pictures that will keep small
children entertained as you read together. It lets you hunt the
hidden eggs on every page! On Oak Tree Farm, ducks are quacking,
horses are neighing, sheep are bleating, cats are meowing...In
fact, everyone is making noise, but what exactly are they all
saying? These farmyard tales will let you in on the secret. You
will meet lazy ducks and busy hens, daring dogs and shabby sheep,
and more mice and bunnies than you might expect in a well-run
barnyard. You also need to keep your eyes open - as you read the
stories, see if you can spot Henrietta Hen's eggs on every page and
solve the mystery of what happens to them.
This is a charming picture story about a curious giraffe named
Josie and her helpful friends on the African plains. You can follow
the little giraffe's exciting journey of discovery in this perfect
bedtime storybook for the under 5s. Sparkling silver foil stars are
used for a special finish. One night, Josie the giraffe is
strolling across the African plains looking for food and water when
she finds a waterhole, looks down into the clear pool and sees
something amazing - hundreds of sparkly, silver lights. She can't
help feeling that her life has changed forever! But what is the
meaning of what she has seen, and who can help her to find out the
answer? This delightful story follows Josie as she tries to
discover the secrets of the night sky by asking her helpful animal
friends - elephant, warthog, zebra and antelope. With large,
beautiful illustrations and simple text, children and grown-ups
will love this magical tale that is perfect for reading at bedtime.
The book is prettily decorated with silvery sparkling stars on the
cover and final spread, and will captivate every young reader's
imagination.
"Are we there yet?" Banish the boredom of long car journeys and big
trips with Games on the Go, a fun and colourful mix of spotting
games, drawing challenges, word searches, dingbats and more. A
must-pack addition on any family trip, it fits easily inside hand
luggage and can be deployed in seconds! Comes with 40 wipe-clean
cards and a dry-erase pen, all stored in a small, handy box. Games
include: Road trip bingo Turning fingerprints into colourful
friends Amazon rainforest-themed crossword Wildlife watching
Drawing suitcase contents Dingbats and puzzles Mazes Drawing
favourite meals Making star constellations Designing flags Noughts
and crosses Drawing city skylines About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely
Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority
Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45
years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of
travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration
with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages
young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with
engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history,
space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global
citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way
that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!
The first steps to learning are made simple and fun in this
engaging picture-and-word book. Containing more than 1000 words,
all of them illustrated with lively images by Susie Lacome. Words
and pictures are arranged by topic, such as the kitchen, the
garden, sports and games, numbers and opposites, which will
immediately capture the interest. Without realizing it, young
readers will enhance their language skills whilst having fun.
Join Rosa and Tom as they travel to the frozen North...and into a
whole world of trouble! Silly situations, repeated vocabulary and
bright pictures on every page help children to feel confident as
they develop their reading skills. The book introduces words such
as anchor, iceberg and whale - all of which are encountered by Rosa
and Tom. Learning to read is snow trouble at all with this exciting
and amusing adventure. It's fun to start reading with this
troublesome tale! The book can be used in a number of different
ways to help young readers build confidence. You can begin by
reading the illustrated words at the edge of each left-hand page
with your child. Have an ice time spotting the same terms in the
story itself, as explorers Rosa and Tom slip and slide, and have
their camera stolen by a polar bear. Finally, all the illustrated
words can be found on the last two pages of the book, so you and
your child can enjoy checking all the phrases that you can now read
together!
These are first reading books for 3-5 year olds. Join Rosa and Tom
as they travel to the frozen North...and into a whole heap of
trouble! Learning to read is 'snow' trouble at all with this
larger-than-life adventure - perfect for show and tell. The book
introduces words such as anchor, iceberg and whale - all of which
are encountered by Rosa and Tom. Silly situations, repeated
vocabulary and bright pictures on every one of the giant-format
pages will help children to feel confident as they develop their
reading skills. It's fun to start reading with this troublesome
tale! The book can be used in a number of different ways to help
young readers build confidence. Grown-ups can begin by reading the
illustrated words at the edge of each left-hand page with the
child. Have an 'ice' time spotting the same terms within the story
itself, as explorers Rosa and Tom slip and slide, and have their
camera stolen by a polar bear. Finally, all the illustrated words
can be found on the last two pages of the book, so you can enjoy
checking all the phrases that you can now read together!
The fire engine in this story is fast and fun, and your child's
first steps in reading can be just the same when you share this
book at home or school. The book can be used in a number of ways to
help young readers build confidence. Adults can begin by reading
the illustrated words at the edge of each left-hand page with the
child. Have fun trying to spot the same terms within the story
itself. Finally, all the illustrated words can be found at the end
of the book, so the child can enjoy checking all the phrases that
you can now read together!
This is a wonderful anthology of timeless children's stories,
retold for a modern audience. All the most popular tales are here,
including "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs", "Rumpelstiltskin",
"The Frog Prince", "Rapunzel", "The Brave Tin Soldier", "The
Princess and the Pea", "The Snow Queen", "The Ugly Duckling",
"Sleeping Beauty", "The Elves and the Shoemaker", and "Thumbelina".
These fantastical adventures that have stood the test of time are
part of a rich heritage of folk and fairy tales that is shared
across borders and languages. It is delightfully illustrated
throughout with intricate and imaginative drawings. In this magical
book, 24 fairy tales by the famous storytellers Hans Christian
Andersen and the Brothers Grimm are enchantingly retold for the
enjoyment of children today. The collection includes poignant love
stories like "The Little Mermaid", comical tales such as "The
Emperor's New Clothes", and the fiendish characters faced by Hansel
and Gretel and Little Red Riding Hood. Cathie Shuttleworth's
beautifully detailed illustrations decorate every page, making this
an essential addition to any young reader's library.
One night, Josie the giraffe looks down into a clear pool and sees
something amazing. She can't help feeling that her life has changed
for ever! But what is the meaning of what she has seen? This
delightful story follows Josie as she tries to discover the secrets
of the night sky by asking her animal friends. With large
illustrations and simple text, children and grown-ups will love
this magical tale that is perfect for bedtime. It is embellished
with silvery sparkling stars on the cover and final spread.
The beautifully illustrated tales in this collection are all short
and sweet. The cute pictures allow children to help tell each story
along with their grown-up helper. There is plenty to laugh about
together, and these tales are an ideal way to set kids on the path
toward reading. From a naughty new puppy to learning how to play a
musical instrument, children will be able to engage with these
narratives. Others deal with the first day of school, bathtime fun,
bright nightwear, a fairy who helps people sleep, and a mammoth
mountain of cuddly toys. The final story in the book is designed to
help kids to wind down and relax, ready to enjoy a good night's
sleep.
Never forget an adventure with this bright and bold journal from
Lonely Planet Kids. Packed with writing topic suggestions, lists to
complete, ideas for getting the creative juices flowing and lots
more fill-in fun, this is the perfect way for young travellers to
record their memories from a trip. There's space to write, draw,
collage, colour and complete - turning the finished journal into a
wonderful scrapbook to treasure forever. With fun illustrations, a
super-bright neon cover and a handy, backpack sized format, it's a
must-have item for any trip. Part of our Family Activity range.
Also available: My Family Travel Map, Boredom Buster About Lonely
Planet Kids: From the world's leading travel publisher comes Lonely
Planet Kids, a children's imprint that brings the world to life for
young explorers everywhere. With a range of beautiful books for
children aged 5-12, we're kickstarting the travel bug and showing
kids just how amazing our planet can be. From bright and bold
sticker activity books, to beautiful gift titles bursting at the
seams with amazing facts, we aim to inspire and delight curious
kids, showing them the rich diversity of people, places and
cultures that surrounds us. We pledge to share our enthusiasm and
love of the world, our sense of humour and continual fascination
for what it is that makes the world we live in the diverse and
magnificent place it is. It's going to be a big adventure - come
explore!
This is a first reading book for small children. This illustrated
and interactive pull-the-lever board book is ideal for preschool
kids, with its bright pictures of children just like them - can you
guess who they are? Each page asks a simple question, such as who's
making music or who's dancing, and a special lever reveals the
answer in a pop-up picture. Other titles in this series include Who
Are You?, Who Does What?, Who's on the Farm?, Who's in Here?, Who's
Hiding?, Who Lives Here?, and Who Says Moo? Who's painting,
building and playing? Pull the lever on every page to find out
who's saying hello, who's sitting nicely, who's making a castle out
of toy bricks, who's bringing a snack on a tray, who's tidying
things up, and who's having fun at nursery. Tiny hands will enjoy
pulling the sturdy levers and finding out who is hidden from view,
while friendly characters such as Messy Bessy and Neat Pete will
delight your child as you read together. This engaging book,
printed on thick board pages, is full of bright, bold pictures, and
brings early learning concepts to toddlers and children under five.
A retelling of The Three Little Pigs for early readers from
Ladybird. A perfect introduction to the traditional fairy tale The
Three Little Pigs. Join the three little pigs as they set off to
see the world, build their houses and encounter the big, bad wolf.
This hardback book contains amusing pictures and lots of funny
rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. Ideal for reading aloud
and sharing with 2-4 year olds. This book is part of Ladybirds
First Favourite Tales series - these retellings are perfect for
introducing young children to classic stories and fairy tales, and
the books are just right for those just learning to read. Look out
for other books in the series: The Elves and the Shoemaker;
Goldilocks and the Three Bears; The Gingerbread Man; Little Red
Riding Hood; The Three Little Pigs; The Three Billy Goats Gruff
A retelling of Goldilocks and the Three Bears for early readers
from Ladybird. Based on the traditional fairy tale Goldilocks and
the Three Bears, this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become
a favourite in every home. Follow the naughty Goldilocks into the
house of the three bears, and see what happens when they come home
and find her! This hardback book contains lots of funny rhythm and
rhyme to delight young children. Ideal for reading aloud and
sharing with 2-4 year olds. This book is part of Ladybird's First
Favourite Tales series - these retellings are perfect for
introducing young children to classic stories and fairy tales, and
the books are just right for those just learning to read. Look out
for other books in the series: The Elves and the Shoemaker;
Goldilocks and the Three Bears; The Gingerbread Man; Little Red
Riding Hood; The Three Little Pigs; The Three Billy Goats Gruff
This is a crazy collection of 44 wacky and wonderful works. It
presents rhymes from many of the world's most famous writers, such
as Lewis Carroll, Edward Lear, Alexander Pope...and of course the
prolific Anonymous! Divided into thematic sections, including
Animal Antics, Peculiar People, Nearly Nonsense and Silly Stories,
it includes everything from lengthy poems such as "Little Birds",
"The Walrus" and the "Carpenter", and "The White Knight's Song", to
a multitude of single-verse limericks. Bright, lively illustrations
by Cathie Shuttleworth bring all the characters to life in
intricate detail - and watch out for a busy bee buzzing around on
every page. It is a beautifully presented anthology that the whole
family can enjoy. When your woggles are all of a winkle, And your
bruggles are chingle and spleed, What you need is a look in a
honglemous book Like this one - it's just what you need! There is
nonsense that almost means something. There are antics and oddness
in rhyme. You will giggle your klurkiest grungles away, And have a
pomjinglemous time! And if you are funglous at every stage, There's
a bee to be found on each yopplesome page!
Pictures change for learning fun! Watch the picture turn and
change! This is a first knowledge book for small children, with
lively drawings and a kaleidoscope wheel on every page. Twist the
dial to find out what happens when an artist mixes paints on a
palette, rotate shapes to make a cute face, and watch as a flower
comes into bloom. It's fun to learn with this interactive book! You
can find out about shades, shapes, numbers, seasons, opposites and
lots more, then turn the kaleidoscope wheels for further learning
fun. Count your fingers and toes, then count backwards until a
spaceship lifts off and rockets away from the Earth. You can change
the season from summer to winter with one twist of the dial. See
what people with different jobs do during their time off. You can
find out who wins the race between the tortoise and the hare. The
picture wheels on each page are perfect for small fingers, and the
bright, charming images will encourage everyone to get involved.
This is a first information book that children will love to use
over and over again.
The plane in this story is fast and fun, and your child's first
steps in reading can be just the same when you share this book at
home or school. The book can be used in several ways to help young
readers build confidence. Grown-ups can begin by reading the
illustrated words at the edge of each left-hand page with the
child. Have fun trying to spot the same terms within the story
itself.Finally, all the illustrated words can be found at the end
of the book, so the child can enjoy checking all the phrases that
you can now read together!
These short stories are the perfect length for reading aloud, with
accessible language and lively pictures that will keep small
children entertained There is something for everyone in this
classic collection of stories. Charmingly illustrated throughout,
children and parents alike will enjoy sharing these sleepy-time
stories, and the useful index of favorite themes makes it easy to
choose the perfect story to bring each busy day to a cuddly close.
The car in this story is fast and fun, and your child's first steps
in reading can be just the same when you share this book at home or
school. The book can be used in a number of ways to help young
readers build confidence. Grown-ups can begin by reading the
illustrated words at the edge of each left-hand page with the
child. Have fun trying to spot the same terms within the story
itself. Finally, all the illustrated words can be found at the end
of the book, so the child can enjoy checking all the phrases that
you can now read together!
This title feature 35 stories about adorable teddy bears, puppies
and bunnies. This bright collection of stories is simply bursting
with playful puppies, bouncing bunnies and cuddly teddy bears, each
with a very special tale to tell. You can find out where all the
little lost bears end up, what happens when a bunny rabbit gets too
friendly with a fox, what became of Duchess Dulay's missing diamond
bracelet, and whether Mr Terrier the teacher really had a close
encounter with an alien life form. Cathie Shuttleworth's
delightfully detailed illustrations bring these cute and comical
characters to life, making this charming anthology one that
grown-ups and children alike will treasure. Look out for the
pawprints, carrots and bones hidden throughout the book. What
really took place at the Teddy Bears' Picnic? What happens when a
teddy bear meets a real bear? Are there bears so tiny that you
cannot see them at all? Do you know what happens when a bunny eats
too much fudge, or tries to make a wedding dress at the very last
minute? How come Mrs Gruff the greengrocer is feeling so tired
these days? And why was Sir Woofington Paws so pleased to meet a
thief in his house? Read this collection of exciting, scary, funny
and silly stories about teddy bears, bunnies and puppies, and you
will soon find out.
This book includes hours of fun for babies and toddlers - stories
and rhymes, puzzles to solve, and things to make and do. Alphabet
animals - a greedy goat, a kind koala, a diving duck and all their
friends introduce letter sounds. Copy and count - jumps, jiggles,
finger wiggles and lots of giggles to help with learning numbers.
Say and play - rhymes to assist with counting, talking and even
tickling! Follow and find - a fun way to find out about sequencing,
with lots to spot along the way. Make and play - easy ways to make
munchies, masks, dressing-up costumes, a 'twin', and much more. For
busy times, giggly times, lively times and snuggly times, this book
is the perfect companion. Play is vital for all babies and
toddlers, and its educational aspect has long been recognized. This
beautifully illustrated children's collection treasury offers
plenty of ways to learn through play. It is simply brimming with
fun for little ones - and larger ones, too. There is so much for
you to look at together, and each lively page helps with vital
early learning skills. There are short stories, silly rhymes, games
to play and easy projects to make. Taken as a whole, this volume
provides ample practice for your child's early development.
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