The definitive and stunningly illustrated question and answer book from Britannica, with answers to more than 100 questions that kids really want to know. Why do elephants have trunks? Why are clouds different shapes? Why does popcorn pop? Why does my tummy rumble? Why do we flush the toilet? This magnificent book features chapters on Bugs, Pets, Wild Animals, the Body, Food, Machines and Space and also includes some of the mysteries which experts are still trying to solve! By encouraging children to question how the world works, Britannica First Big Book of Why supports STEAM learning and nurtures enquiring minds. With stunning photography and gorgeous original illustrations by Kate Slater, this is the ultimate gift for kids who need to know WHY.

Britannica's Baby Encyclopedia explores big ideas through a little one's eyes. This huge board book covers an enthralling spectrum of topics: Earth, Animals, Plants, Food, Machines, Art, Music, Numbers and Shapes. The simple, clear and lyrical text includes plenty of sound words for an enjoyable reading-aloud experience, and is paired with gorgeous illustrations by Hanako Clulow. Reviewed by early-years specialist Dr Amanda Gummer, as well as a host of Britannica subject experts, this is the perfect book to inspire little brainiacs!

Enjoy and encourage imaginative Christmas play with your baby in this joyful festive finger wiggle book! Poke your fingers through the holes of this brilliant Christmas board book to make wiggly legs for your favourite cast of characters in the run up to the big day! From the fairy at the top of the tree, to the snowman with cold feet, from the reindeer ready to go to Santa saying ho-ho-ho, share the joy of reading together with your baby. Bright, high contrast illustrations and finger holes to explore, make this book the perfect start to a lifelong love of books.

Enjoy and encourage imaginative Halloween play with your baby in this spooktacular finger wiggle book! Poke your fingers through the holes of this lighthearted Halloween board book to make wiggly legs for your favourite cast of creepy characters in spooky season! From the witch on her broom to the wolf howling at the moon, from the bat that's hanging upside down to the pumpkin that's round, share the joy of reading together with your baby. Bright, high contrast illustrations and finger holes to explore, make this book the perfect start to a lifelong love of books.

A spectacular and fun spoof pet-care guide to dragons, with clear, concise information on everything from choosing an egg to feeding, grooming and training your dragon, plus spreads on taking your dragon to the vet and teaching it to fly! Stunning illustrations from M. P. Robertson, combined with witty and amusing text make this a perfect guide for any child who's ever dreamed of having a dragon in their life.

Peep through the holes, follow the yawn and join the fun in this interactive bedtime board book. Sean gave a yawn and passed it on to Cat. Cat gave a yawn and passed it on to Bird. Bird gave a yawn and passed it on to... Follow the yawn and catch it yourself as you make your way up to bed.

Enjoy and encourage imaginative Easter play with your baby in this lively seasonal finger wiggle book! Poke your fingers through the holes of this fabulous Easter board book to make wiggly legs for your favourite cast of springtime characters! From the hopping bunny to the bouncing lamb and the puddle-splashing toddler to the Easter egg waiting to be found, share the joy of reading together with your baby. Bright, high contrast illustrations and finger holes to explore, make this book the perfect start to a lifelong love of books.

There are lots of different feelings caused by things around us, things we eat and things we do. This is a fantastic, decodable, rhyming poem written and stunningly illustrated by Sally Symes. Yellow/Band 3 books offer varied sentence structure and natural language. Text type: A poem. Pages 14-15 provide an opportunity for children to recap the story. Curriculum links: PSHE, Science. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Pip and the narrator play together in the garden, in the park and by the seaside in this fun poem that is full of action and has a strong outdoors theme. This fantastic decodable, rhyming poem is great to read with children and is beautifully written and illustrated by Sally Symes. Red B/Band 2B books offer simple but varied text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development and a satisfying conclusion. Text type: A poem Pages 14-15 provide an opportunity for children to recap the story. Curriculum links: Science; PSHE This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Enjoy and encourage imaginative play with your baby in this joyful finger wiggle book!

Poke your fingers through the holes of this brilliant board book to make wiggly legs for eight little babies as they go about their busy day! Kick, shuffle, and tap those toes while you and your baby share the joy of reading together. With bright, high contrast illustrations and finger holes to explore, this book is the perfect start to a lifelong love of books.