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A Treasury of Tales for Five-Year-Olds - Gabby Dawnay

2024-01-25T17:06:03+00:00

Vendor: Frances Lincoln
Type: Books
Price: 14.99

Snuggle up together and enjoy this collection of charming and engaging stories written by Gabby Dawnay and recommended especially for five-year-olds by literacy experts. A wonderful 5th birthday gift!

This beautiful book contains 40 original and inclusive stories about animals, pirates, dragons, nature, vehicles, music and more, as well as reimagined fairytales from around the world. There will be something for every young reader! The stories are arranged in order of complexity so that the child listening or reading will increase their confidence as they make their way through the book.

The luxurious package with sparkling foil and ribbon marker will make this a must-have gift for a 5th birthday and Heidi Griffiths' charming and engaging illustrations will mean that the child will cherish this book even as they grow older.

5 Minute Nature Stories - Gabby Dawnay

2024-01-25T17:06:01+00:00

	Vendor: Magic Cat Type: Books Price: 16.99
Discover the interconnectedness of nature with this gloriously illustrated, non-fiction story collection. Written by science writer and poet Gabby Dawnay, each read-aloud story celebrates everyday miracles in a woodland. A gift to inform and delight the youngest nature lovers.

Story Orchestra: The Nutcracker - Jessica Courtney-Tickle

2024-01-25T17:05:54+00:00

Vendor: Frances Lincoln
Type: Books
Price: 16.99

Music and story combine in this gorgeous version of the famous ballet, The Nutcracker. Follow Clara on a magical Christmas adventure and press the buttons to hear excerpts of Tchaikovsky's beautiful music. Watch the Nutcracker battle the Mouse King, meet the sugar Plum Fairy and journey to the Land of Sweets, with accompanying music from The Dance Of The Reed Flutes, The Waltz of Flowers and The Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy. This is a wonderful book to read in the run-up to Christmas, or indeed, any time of year!

Little People, Big Dreams: Pelé - Isabel Sanchez Vegara

2024-01-25T17:05:45+00:00

Vendor: Frances Lincoln
Type: Books
Price: 9.99

This little biography tells the inspirational story of Brazilian football icon, Pelé. With a sock full of rags for a ball, Pelé honed his skills in a poor neighbourhood in Brazil. He believed he would lead his country to World Cup victory… And he was right, with Pelé on the team, Brazil lifted the trophy three times. Today, he is widely regarded as the greatest footballer who ever lived – and a hero off the pitch as he uses his voice to help the people who need it most.

The Little People, Big Dreams books series portrays the inspiring lives of artists, designers, activists and scientists in a super-accessible way with sweet illustrations and by focusing on when they started out as children with a dream.

Brown Bear Wood - The Twelve Days Of Christmas - Rachel Piercey

2023-11-30T13:39:13+00:00

Vendor: Magic Cat
Type: Books
Price: 4.79

Follow Bear as he sets off on a festive Christmas present hunt adventure with his friends in the forest. Can you help them?

Charmingly illustrated by Freya Hartas, this board book is set to rollicking rhyming song with 12 presents to find and count. A sweet addition to the Brown Bear Wood series and the perfect Christmas gift – full of the joys of winter!

The Lost Drop - Gregoire Laforce

2023-11-26T21:18:46+00:00

Vendor: Abrams
Type: Books
Price: 13.99

The Lost Drop is a creative picture book based in prehistoric nature that examines the cycles of life and our place within them.

Flo, a little drop of water, falls out of the sky and into the world for the first time. Unaware of the nature of her surroundings, or even her mere existence, she wonders who she is and where she’s supposed to go. As life pulls her in different directions, puts obstacles in her path, and guides her toward other living creatures, the answers to her questions continue to lack clarity. That is, until she finally sees the light and, suddenly, it all makes sense.

Dragon Lore: a treasury of 10 dragon tales - Curatoria Draconis

2023-10-25T15:28:01+01:00

Vendor: Magic Cat
Type: Books
Price: 12.99

This treasury of 10 epic tales brings together the world's most famous dragons, stunningly illustrated in fabulous detail.

Discover a rich tapestry of dragon lore as you read vibrant retellings of myths and legends that feature heroes and heroines from Thor to Merlin, Beowulf, Heracles and the last dragon and the Princess.

Inspired by ancient tales and retold for a modern-day audience, this is the perfect anthology of bedtime stories for dragon-lovers everywhere.

If I Had An Octopus board book - Alex Barrow & Gabby Dawnay

2023-10-25T11:19:20+01:00

Vendor: Thames & Hudson
Type: Books
Price: 6.99

I really want a clever pet, a pet with many charms.
The sort of pet with talents, and a large amount of arms.

Have you ever thought about what the best aquatic pet would be? An octopus, of course! Playing different ball games simultaneously and staying camouflaged when it’s bedtime is eight times the fun – just watch out for the ink... With vibrant illustrations and playful rhymes, If I Had an Octopus is a charming board book that follows a little girl's flight of fancy as she imagines the advantages and disadvantages of having an octopus for a pet.

Check out the other books in the series: If I Had A Vampire Bat and If I Had A Sleepy Sloth, too.

If I Had a Sleepy Sloth board book - Alex Barrow & Gabby Dawnay

2023-10-18T10:13:48+01:00

Vendor: Thames & Hudson
Type: Books
Price: 6.99

What would it be like living life at a sloth's super-slow pace? In this funny follow-up to the bestselling If I Had A Dinosaur, a little girl shares her day with a sleepy sloth who moves so slowly, moss grows in his fur! With fun rhyming text and the wonderfully bright and bold illustrations, the story finds out how the sloth is a champion at climbing trees and the jungle gym, but runs into trouble when the hairdresser finds moths in his fur too! And by the time he's finished his morning walk, the day is almost done.

This lovely board book is a welcome alternative to the fast pace of modern life by creating the time for readers to simply b-r-e-a-t-h-e.

Slow Down: Bring Calm to a Busy World with 50 Nature Stories - Rachel Williams & Freya Hartas

2023-10-18T10:11:22+01:00

Vendor: Magic Cat
Type: Books
Price: 17.99

This lovely anthology encourages kids and families to slow down and read 50 real-life nature stories that command calm and foster mindfulness.

All around us, nature is turning, growing and working. Every day, hour by hour, magical transformations happen right in front of you. But it's not always easy to see them. You'll find 50 nature stories in this beautifully illustrated book, paused just long enough for you to watch them unfold. Moments include: a tadpole turning into a frog, a duck teaching her ducklings how to swim, the moon waxing and waning, and dew collecting on a leaf. Then go outside and explore and see what you find when you take the time to slow down.

Pirate Peril: Spin To Survive - Emily Hawkins

2023-10-07T08:13:56+01:00

Vendor: Wide Eyed Editions
Type: Books
Price: 20.00

Decide your destiny with a pop-out fortune spinner in the third book in the brilliant Spin To Survive series.

With this game in a book, you'll embark on a dangerous pirate adventure, set centuries in the past on the high seas, where you will cross swords with swashbuckling scoundrels and mutinous marauders.. Use the pop-out Survival Spinner to learn your fate as you face peril after peril. Have you got what it takes to survive?

Your father, the good-hearted pirate Captain Samuel Swift, has entrusted you with his cutlass and the tattered map leading to his buried treasure. But this is the Caribbean in the 18th century; danger is on the horizon, just below the surface, and perhaps even on board your very own ship...

Will you head out to search for the treasure, sign on with a crew of pirate-hunters, or embark on the riskiest course of all: joining forces with the pirates who betrayed your father?

With your trusty Survival Spinner (included), make your choice and spin to survive. As you play through a new adventure with every read, each scenario might lead to certain death, fame and fortune, or any number of unexpected surprises. On every page, explore a lawless world where ruthless colonisers clash with oceanic outlaws and loyalty is bought for a few pieces of eight. Discover tips for surviving at sea, and put the story in context with historical facts and illustrations.

Play your way past a barrage of dangers as you fight to survive, facing off against hurricanes, sharks, cannon-fire and cut-throats. Prepare for adventure... the journey is bound to be stormy!

If I Had A Vampire Bat - Alex Barrow & Gabby Dawnay

2023-10-02T13:59:19+01:00

Vendor: Thames & Hudson
Type: Books
Price: 11.99

This is a laugh-out-loud bedtime story in which a little girl imagines what it would be like to have a vampire bat for a pet.

I really want a spooky pet
that flaps around and hangs.
A toothy type of swoopy pet
with shiny pointed fangs...
Imagine if I had a... vampire bat!

This charming addition to the popular 'If I had a...' series features a sharp-toothed but adorable vampire bat as its main star. Taking inspiration from the Addams Family, it imagines what it would be like to live a nocturnal lifestyle and the funny scenarios one might encounter trick-or-treating or at the funfair with a vampire bat as your pal. Facts about vampire bats combine with seasonal spookiness and positive messages about dental hygiene in this brilliant book for bedtime.

We love this sweet series of bedtime stories imagining different pets. Check out some of the other titles: If I Had A Sleepy Sloth and If I Had A Crocodile.

If I Had A Crocodile - Alex Barrow & Gabby Dawnay

2023-10-02T13:51:58+01:00

Vendor: Thames & Hudson
Type: Books
Price: 11.99

What would it be like to have a crocodile as a pet?

There’s more to a crocodile than its scaly skin and scary teeth – they stay cool under pressure (in part because they can’t sweat) and on a rainy day, they love nothing more than a fast game of Snap!

This addition to the 'If I Had a...' series is packed with humour and rollicking rhymes that young children readily catch on to. The bold, graphic illustrations are packed with quirky details for children to spot. The book winds down to a satisfying end where the little girl drifts off to sleep, making it perfect for bedtime.

We love these charming bedtime stories. Check out the other books in the series: If I Had A Vampire Bat and If I Had A Sleepy Sloth, too.

If I Had A Polar Bear - Alex Barrow & Gabby Dawnay

2023-10-02T13:49:16+01:00

Vendor: Thames & Hudson
Type: Books
Price: 11.99

What would it be like to have a polar bear as a pet? It might be an unconventional choice, but it would be sure to give the best bear hugs...

Polar bears are cuddly but they're also very strong. As marine mammals, they can swim for days at a time – that's serious perseverance! So if Santa ever needed help delivering his presents, guess who he would call? Join our funny female protagonist as she wonders 'what would life be like... if I had a polar bear?'

We love these vibrantly illustrated, charming bedtime stories about different pets. Check out the other books in the series: If I Had A Vampire Bat and If I Had A Sleepy Sloth, too.

Are We There Yet? - Sven Volker

2023-10-02T13:44:13+01:00

Vendor: Thames & Hudson
Type: Books
Price: 12.99

A great journey teaches Bear that there are more important things than destinations in this excellent, heartwarming picture book about the circles and cycles of life and being. A gentle and inspiring way to introduce Buddhist philosophies and values to young readers.

Bear wakes up after his long winter’s sleep and joins his friend, Butterfly, on a journey. ‘Where are we going?’ asks Bear. ‘All journeys have secret destinations’, says Butterfly. As they travel through forest, over hill and across a great river, Butterfly offers her wisdom about hardships, facing one’s fears and living in the moment. Bear’s natural impatience gradually softens into acceptance of the world around him.

As the seasons change, the friends find themselves once more in front of Bear’s cave. Landscapes look different with different eyes and the end of one journey is the beginning of another.

Mouse's Wood: A Year In Nature lift-the-flap book - Alice Melvin

2023-10-01T20:28:22+01:00

Vendor: Thames & Hudson
Type: Books
Price: 14.99

This gorgeous picture picture book with die-cut flaps follows the woodland ramblings of Mouse through the change in seasons.

Written in a gentle rhyme that reflects the slow pace of Mouse’s rambling journey, and illustrated in Alice Melvin's inimitable style, Mouse’s Wood is a heartwarming celebration of slow living in nature.

The story follows Mouse, who first ventures out in wintry January to visit his friend Squirrel. Mouse moves on to wake up Hedgehog for the arrival of spring and as he continues along the path in the wood, Mouse’s journey from friend to friend maps out the changes in seasons from January through to December, from picnicking among the bluebells with Mole in May and picking berries with Dormouse in June, to taking refuge in Fox’s cosy caravan as winter draws in.

Press Start: Super Rabbit Boy vs Super Rabbit Boss! - Thomas Flintham

2023-10-01T11:38:01+01:00

Vendor: Nosy Crow
Type: Books
Price: 6.99

Press Start is a series of full-colour graphic novels about – and for – kids who love gaming. Join Sunny as he and Super Rabbit Boy take on the world, one move at a time. These books are perfect for kids aged 5+ who love video games but aren’t allowed to play as often as they’d like… . This is Book 4 in the series.

Sunny’s favourite game is Super Rabbit Boy, where his carrot-loving friend must thwart all the plots the evil King Viking of Boom Boom Mountain comes up with.

Oh no! On his way to foil King Viking’s latest evil plan, Super Rabbit Boy is sucked into opposite land. In this world, the good guys are bad, and the bad guys are good. And the worst bad guy of all is Super Rabbit Boss! What?!

Can Super Rabbit Boy work with his new robot friends to save Good King Viking and make it back to his world? Or will Super Rabbit Boss get him first? You’ll have to read and find out…

Press Start: Super Rabbit Racers! - Thomas Flintham

2023-10-01T11:36:37+01:00

Vendor: Nosy Crow
Type: Books
Price: 6.99

Sunny’s favourite game is Super Rabbit Boy, where his carrot-loving friend must thwart all the plots the evil King Viking of Boom Boom Mountain comes up with.

King Viking is competing in the Super Cup Grand Prix to win the power of super speed. Super Rabbit Boy and his friends, Jody Racer and Nugget, must work together to stop him!

Can they dodge King Viking’s fireballs, Robo Bobo’s long Robo-arms, Princess Pirate’s super-secret boxing gloves AND each other to win all four races? Or will King Viking stop them in their tracks. You’ll have to read and find out…

Press Start: Rabbit Boy Powers Up! - Thomas Flintham

2023-10-01T11:35:01+01:00

Vendor: Nosy Crow
Type: Books
Price: 6.99

Sunny’s favourite game is Super Rabbit Boy, where his carrot-loving friend must thwart all the plots the evil King Viking of Boom Boom Mountain comes up with.

King Viking is planning to build a Super Robot to destroy EVERYTHING and Super Rabbit Boy must find the Super Power Up component before King Viking does.

He has a map and his BRAVERY and SKILLS. Can he break the evil wizard’s curse, defeat the gobbling goblins and solve the riddles he finds in the Cold, Cold Caves? Or will King Viking get there first and DOOM EVERYTHING. You’ll have to read and find out…

Press Start: Game On Super Rabbit Boy! - Thomas Flintham

2023-10-01T11:33:36+01:00

Vendor: Nosy Crow
Type: Books
Price: 6.99

Sunny’s favourite game is Super Rabbit Boy and he loves to pit his skills against King Viking who hates fun and happiness and wants to steal Singing Dog and bring sadness to Animal Town FOREVER!

Can Sunny help Super Rabbit Boy get to Level 6 and rescue Singing Dog and restore joy to Animal Town? Only if he defeats the Robot Army, dodges the Robo-Crabs and Lakes of Lava before battling King Viking himself!

Has Sunny got the skills? Has Super Rabbit Boy eaten enough super magical carrots (SPOILER: origin story)? You’ll have to read and find out…

The Secret Detectives - Ella Risbridger

2023-09-29T20:53:48+01:00

Vendor: Nosy Crow
Type: Books
Price: 7.99

A gripping, beautifully written historical mystery, perfect for readers aged 9+.

The body seemed to fall for a long time. There was no splash, or if there was it was lost in the waves. Isobel was frozen to the spot for a moment – and then her common sense caught up with her, and she stepped back quickly into the shadows.

When Isobel Petty is orphaned, she finds herself being taken away from her home in India and sent to live with a distant uncle in England. On board the S.S. Marianna, she witnesses a shocking act – somebody being thrown overboard in the middle in the night. But when the ship’s captain insists that nobody is missing, Isobel and her two new reluctant friends must solve two mysteries – the identities of both the murderer and the victim – before they reach England and the culprit has the chance to escape.

Inspired by The Secret Garden and the golden age of crime writing, The Secret Detectives is perfect for fans of Robin Stevens and Katherine Rundell.

Fledgling - Lucy Hope

2023-09-29T20:51:20+01:00

Vendor: Nosy Crow
Type: Books
Price: 7.99

A dark, gothic adventure set deep in a Bavarian forest, with angels and owls and magic and a boy who isn’t all that he seems to be. This super novel is suitable for readers aged 9+.

A cherub is blown into Cassie Engel’s bedroom during a thunderstorm, triggering a series of terrifying events. Cassie must discover if its arrival was an accident or part of something more sinister.

With a self-obsessed opera singer for a mother, a strange taxidermist father, and a best friend who isn’t quite what he seems, Cassie is forced to unearth the secrets of her family’s past. As the dark forces gather around them, can Cassie protect all that she holds dear?

Check out Lucy Hope's second novel, Wren, too.

Wren - Lucy Hope

2023-09-29T20:49:21+01:00

Vendor: Nosy Crow
Type: Books
Price: 7.99

This dark, gothic adventure is a brilliant novel for age 9+. Set on the island of Anglesey in North Wales, it features a very fantastical beast…

Wren lives in an ancient castle in the mountains near the sea. The wind whistles through it and the walls sing to her. Wren is busy inventing things, and her father is busy disapproving. But the castle contains a mystery and as Wren is drawn further into it, she realises the answer lies in the very foundations of her home, foundations that are being shaken to their core…

Check out Lucy Hope's first novel, Fledgling, too.

Little People, Big Dreams: Mozart - Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

2023-09-29T20:45:06+01:00

Vendor: Frances Lincoln
Type: Books
Price: 9.99

This little biography tells the inspiring story of Mozart, world-renowned classical musician and composer.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart first started playing the keyboard at just three years old. Little Wolfgang soon mastered several instruments and was even writing his own musical compositions. As a young boy, he travelled from city to city with his father and sister, playing for Europe’s royal families and delighting them with his talents. When his father fell ill, and Wolfgang had to keep quiet in their home, he wrote a whole symphony from just hearing the instruments in his head!

A prodigious talent, Mozart wrote over 600 pieces during his short life, creating exciting masterpieces from dances and masses to symphonies and operas across a wide variety of styles. His music still delights audiences across the world, from the smallest school hall to the biggest opera house

Little People Big Dreams series portrays the inspiring lives of artists, designers, activists and scientists in a super-accessible way with sweet illustrations and by focusing on when they started out as children with a dream. Each book has a biographical timeline with historical photographs and extra facts, too.

Little People, Big Dreams: David Hockney - Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

2023-09-29T19:43:25+01:00

Vendor: Frances Lincoln
Type: Books
Price: 9.99

This little biography tells the inspiring story of David Hockney, the inspirational British artist.

Little David loved to draw and looked at the world in his own unique way. He always knew what his path in life would be… he would be an artist!

He went to art school and worked day and night to hone his drawing skills. He sold his first painting as a student, and in just five years he had a sell-out solo show of his work. When he moved from the UK to sunny California, he became known for creating bright, bold paintings.

From the Grand Canyon to the Yorkshire hills of home, David painted fantastic landscapes, including one made of 50 canvases all stitched together. An artist who delights in constantly reinventing himself, to this day David is eager to share his colourful work, and himself, with the whole world.