Curl up with these six cosy stories - perfect for reading aloud to little children. Meet the troll who has always wanted to brush his teeth, a naughty bunny who can't get to sleep and a dragon who lights the stars each night. An enchanting collection that will be sure to bring magic to bedtime.
Raw and grounded, Angel Cake draws on Kimberly's experience working with secondary school education, and her passion to give a voice to children who the system can let down.,A sensitive, nuanced and empathetic portrayal of the effect on teens of peer pressure, the foster system, school behavioural polices and parents with mental health issues.,Gutsy, loyal and outspoken, Angel is an unforgettable protagonist in the same mould as Tracy Beaker and will have readers rooting for her all the way.
There are probably twenty quadrillion ants in the world - that's a lot! But most people have no idea about the tiny creatures scuttling, flying, wriggling or burrowing around us. This beautifully illustrated flap book gives the reader a glimpse into the fascinating world of bugs - brilliant butterflies, bugs that live in water, tropical bugs high up in rainforest trees, ones that burrow deep underground and even those that only come out at night.
Join the fairies in Fairyland as they hide Easter eggs, go on an Easter egg hunt, follow the Easter bunny's muddy footprints and have lots more fairy fun! Use the stickers to dress the fairies and decorate the enchanting scenes.
From a snorting pig to a crowing cockerel, every animal on the farm thinks it's the loudest one of all... and they're going to show you why! With hilarious rhyming text and exciting animal noises, this book is full of fun surprises to discover, as all the animals try to outdo each other!
Join the unicorns and their fairy friends as they fly over a rainbow, explore and enchanted forest and splash in a magical pond. Move the chunky sliders to reveal lots of little surprises. The eye-catching illustrations are designed for very young children, and the sliders, cut-outs and fingertrails are brilliant for developing essential early learning skills.
Alex Neptune is back for his most epic adventure in this fifth and final instalment of the action-packed series - perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and Dragon Realm! Brineblood the pirate is back on the high seas with a dastardly plan - he's going to steal every drop of sea magic and use it to raise an all-powerful monster from the bottom of the ocean. If Alex, Zoey and Anil can't stop him, the monster could flood the entire world.Teaming up with the water dragon, they use a home-made submarine to journey deep into places no human has been before. But they have one crucial problem: Alex has lost his magic. Can he still lead his crew to victory? Or will Haven Bay - and the rest of the world - be lost for good?
Lee the centipede is having lots of fun at the local fair. There are prizes to be won and yummy cakes to eat. But the greedy centipede wants them all to himself. Can he learn to share? Find out in the is charming tale set in the world of funny bugs.
This little book is packed with puzzles that will make any journey steam by, including mazes, spot-the-differences, number puzzles and more. Part of a range of mini paperbacks perfect for journeys, rainy days and party bags.
Another laugh-out-loud monster adventure in the Billy and the Mini Monsters chapter book series, perfect for newly independent readers aged 6+ and fans of Claude and Horrid Henry. Billy's feeling nervous about the village Easter Hat Parade. The Mini Monsters have made him an ENORMOUS hat and he wants to wear it to make them happy, but he doesn't want everyone looking at him. But then something happens to make Billy realize there are even more important things to think about - a tiny, mysterious creature in Ash's garden. Could it be... AN EASTER MINI MONSTER?
Plug in to the often mind-blowing world of artificial intelligence. How can a machine write a story? Are computers now cleverer than people? Could a robot do your shopping? Discover all the things that artificial intelligence can already do (and the things it can't).
It's Bella Bear's birthday... and all the other bears are getting ready to give her a big surprise party. Behind each lovely soft flap in this delightfully illustrated book you'll find a bear cub hiding. From wrapping presents to hanging up the bunting, each bear is trying to keep the party a secret... until they all spring out for the birthday surprise at the end.
Poor Toby hasn't been feeling very happy recently; things just aren't going his way. But on a trip to a sunny beach, he comes across Miss Molly's School of Happiness - the perfect place to learn how to deal with the ups and downs of life. Follow Toby as he tests out a 'recipe for happiness' - which includes running around outside, having fun, showing kindness and building good friendships. He also discovers the importance of OTHER emotions when happiness isn't an option. A gentle, enlightening book to share with curious children, featuring a cast of friendly animal characters.
Why does rain make chocolate more expensive? How does music make people spend more? Where does gold grow on trees? Who tried to sell the Eiffel tower? Find these answers to these questions and many more in this book full of money facts from around the world, from ancient coins to cryptocurrency. Each book in this best-selling, award-winning series presents 100 bite-sized topics, with bold, graphic illustrations and clear text. Perfect for dipping in and out of, and for sharing with family and friends.
In Tumbly Hollow, a storm has struck the playground. Badger has had a disaster in her garden and Mouse has upset EVERYONE at the cake contest. Luckily, Tumbly Hollow is a place of love and kindness, where worries are shared, friends are always there to help - and adventures end with a warm glow of happiness.
Children will be fascinated to discover fearsome facts about the speed, claws and venomous jaws of the world's deadliest animals as they complete the fun puzzles in this book. Packed with information, the puzzles are also designed to encourage and develop key maths, language and reasoning skills.
This little book is packed with puzzles that will make any journey zoom by, including mazes, spot-the-differences, number puzzles and more. Part of a range of mini paperbacks perfect for journeys, rainy days and party bags.
Mummies LOVE hugs - from big, brave hugs to soft, snuggly ones. Young children will delight in turning the inventively shaped pages to bring mummies and their little ones together for a cuddle. This lovely book with simple rhyming text is a gentle exploration of how hugs can help with all kinds of feelings, and make you feel loved. The perfect gift for Mother's Day, or any time of the year!
Little bunny needs your care! Stroke its ears when it's scared, rub its nose better after an encounter with a tickly bug, and stroke its back when it's feeling sleepy. This adorable book encourages kindness in very little children as you gently rub the bunny better from minor mishaps. The snuggly touchy-feely patches bring a soothing interactive experience to a sweet, cosy read.
The world of the building site comes alive as the digger helps to scoop up and carry rubble with a vroom and a clatter and a CRASH! A perfect, fun way for children to find out about what a digger does as it rumbles around the building site with five exciting sounds.
This fun-filled book is packed with original puzzles and classic games to test children's number skills and encourage number agility. The puzzles range from counting challenges and times-table teasers to number mazes, sudokus and magic squares.
Monsters under the bed, leaping dogs, noisy hand dryers, going to a party, being alone... We all feel worried sometimes, but where do our worries come from? Are they ever useful? And what can we do about them? This gentle and reassuring flap book provides plenty to talk about, as well as some top tips on how to deal with our worries.
Babies and toddlers will love making a car, train, boat, digger and plane move by sliding the sliders in this brightly coloured board book. The eye-catching illustrations are designed for very young children, and the sliders, cut-outs and fingertrails in this book are brilliant for developing essential motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Lift the flaps to learn all about some colossal dinosaurs. Watch a T. rex clash with an Ankylosaurus, uncover the bones of a stomping great Stegosaurus, discover the wingspan of the largest pterosaur, and much, much more. This exciting, sturdy flap book, filled with amazing facts on every page and a helpful pronunciation guide, is sure to become a firm favourite.
One little raindrop falls from the sky... Follow its incredible journey until it finally reaches the sea, where it evaporates to become part of a cloud and begin the cycle all over again. Cleverly designed holes on every page encourage interaction as readers guess what is waiting overleaf. Specially written for little children, this is a perfect introduction to the wonder of the water cycle.
We need energy, and lots of it - but some of the ways we generate energy put life on Earth in danger. We already have some planet-friendly alternatives, but we're going to need more. This book imagines a future world packed with exciting, innovative renewable energy technology. It explains what that technology might look like, how it will work, and how it will change the world we live in for the better. It looks all the way to a future where energy can be generated in outer space - one day, enough to fuel the entire solar system. Technology covered includes: solar power - in space; wind turbines - high in the sky; nuclear fusion; wave power; geothermal energy; new forms of transport, from airships to hydrogen planes to solar-powered ships; new sources of food and new types of farm; innovative ways to store energy.
A vibrantly illustrated 300-piece jigsaw showing a busy farmyard, plus a picture puzzle book, presented together in a colourful sturdy box. Both the jigsaw and puzzle book are packed with things to spot and talk about. Can you find a cow wearing a bell, five foxes, a plastic duck and lots more?
Murder, mystery and mind-blowing twists: the deadly new YA thriller from bestselling breakout sensation, Ravena Guron, perfect for fans of Holly Jackson and Karen M. McManus. Seventeen-year-old Kay left her sleepy hometown after the devastating death of her friend, Ivy. But when her parents go on holiday without her, Kay is forced to come back to stay with her cousin. And her return comes with a bang. Because when Kay arrives, it's to find an anonymous letter on her bed. The letter tells her that there will be a thrill on Tuesday, a wreckage on Wednesday, treachery on Thursday, a fire on Friday, sabotage on Saturday, a stabbing on Sunday - and her murder on Monday. And if Kay can't figure out who is behind the threats, the worst day of the week is about to get deadly... Praise for This Book Kills: "For fans of Holly Jackson and Karen M McManus." The Observer "A treat for crime fiction fans." Sunday Express "A crisp, Christie-esque detective story told in lively multiple voices, perfect for Holly Jackson fans." The Guardian
You'll never guess how tiny robots are helping bees, where giant robots are stopping traffic, what kinds of intrepid robots are exploring outer space and how clever robots learn to beat chess champions. Discover all this and lots more things to know about what robots can do, how they are designed and programmed and the part they will play in our future.
This attractive pack is full of ways to support your child through the first stages of reading, building basic knowledge and confidence and helping them make reading fun from the start. The pack includes: - An Activity Book which will guide your child through the letters and sounds with activities for each new letter,- Eight 32pp Story Books from Usborne's Very First Reading series. These fun stories will help your child tackle and be familiar with the first eight letters. - An Alphabet Poster for a fun way to reward your child- Over 60 reward stickers you can use as a fun way to record progress with the story books and activities. - Parents' notes included
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