Category Archives: Accessories
Dangerous Animals
How many teeth does a shark have? Which animal is more dangerous to humans: crocodiles or snakes? What creature hunts and eats giant squid? Answer all these questions and more with over 100 fearsome facts about the world`s deadliest creatures.
The Seaweed Collector`s Handbook: From Purple Laver to Peacock`s Tail
Seaweed is so familiar and yet its names – pepper dulse, sea lettuce, bladderwrack – are largely unknown to us. In this short, exquisitely illustrated portrait, the Dutch poet and artist Miek Zwamborn shares her discoveries of its history, culture and use, from the Neolithic people of the Orkney Islands to sushi artisans in modern
A Spot of Folly: Ten Tales of Murder and Mayhem
New and uncollected tales of murder, mischief, magic and madness. Ruth Rendell was an acknowledged master of psychological suspense: these are ten (and a quarter) of her most chillingly compelling short stories, collected here together for the first time. In these tales, a businessman boasts about cheating on his wife, only to find the tables
Minor Feelings: A Reckoning on Race and the Asian Condition
WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FOR AUTOBIOGRAPHY 2021FINALIST FOR THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR GENERAL NON-FICTION 2021A New York Times Top Book of 2020 Chosen as a Guardian Book of 2020 A BBC Culture Best Books of 2020 Nominated for Good Reads Books of 2020 One of Time`s Must-Read Books of 2020 `Unputdownable
Ruin and Renewal: Civilising Europe After the Second World War
`Excellent … much to ponder` Financial Times`Essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the world of today` – Margaret MacMillan, author of War: How Conflict Shaped Us`A masterpiece` David Motadel, author of Revolutionary World1945. Europe lies in ruins – its cities and towns destroyed by conflict, its economies crippled, its societies ripped apart by
Peekaboo House
Easy-to-use peekaboo sliders, a funny rhyming text and surprise mirror ending combine in this stylish and interactive board book for babies and toddlers!With a total of 10 smooth mechanisms to push, pull or turn on every spread this beautiful book is packed full of fun!From Camilla Reid and Ingela P Arrhenius, the award-winning team behind
I`m Thinking of a Jungle Animal
Guess the jungle animal from the clues, then pull a slider to reveal the answer! A brilliant non-fiction board book series perfect for little animal lovers. With vibrant energetic artwork and a friendly rhyming text, these interactive books are great for reading aloud. Each child is thinking of jungle animal . . . What do
Go Wild in the Mountains
A mountain guide for young boys and girls with a thirst for adventure This is the ultimate pocket-sized adventure guide to all the fun you can have in the mountains: rock climbing, pitching a tent, tracking mountain animals and much, much more! Children will also learn exactly what not do, from being attacked by mountain
Axel Scheffler`s Flip Flap Minibeasts
Crazy creatures in this bonkers book of mixed-up minibeasts from bestselling, award-winning illustrator, Axel Scheffler What do you get if you cross a ladybird with a grasshopper? It`s a ladybopper, of course! And how about a millipede with a stag beetle? Why, that`s a millipeetle! With over 121 possible creations, silly names and strange noises
100 First Words: City
Super-stylish gift board book with BIG flaps to lift on every page!All toddlers will adore searching for the colourful characters behind the shaped flaps, then naming the animals, objects and people you might find in a city. Arranged by theme, with stunning artwork from homeware designer Edward Underwood, this beautiful book is a celebration of
Flags of the World
Why are there stars on the flag of Brazil? Which flag dropped from the sky during a legendary battle? Which country has the most unusually shaped flag? Answer all these questions and more with over 100 fascinating facts about the flags of the world.
British Museum: A History of the World in 25 Cities
A stunningly illustrated book of extraordinary city maps, telling the story of human civilisation throughout history.A gorgeous, large-format gift hardback with a stunning neon cover, A History of the World in 25 Cities features 25 beautifully illustrated city maps from all over the world, from ancient history to the present day.Co-authored by award-winning children`s authors
National Trust: The Wide, Wide Sea
A lyrical and inspirational picture book about protecting nature from plastic pollution.When a young child forges a special connection with a seal on a trip to the seaside, their imagination takes them on an unforgettable journey. Through their eyes, we have a chance to explore everything the amazing beach and wide, wide sea has to
National Trust: 50 Things To Do Before You`re 11 3/4
This is the ultimate guide to having fun outside for children aged 6-11!Coinciding with the National Trust`s relaunch of the 50 Things to Do Before You`re 11 3/4 campaign, this book is bursting with ideas to help children from any background discover the great outdoors and get closer to nature.The pocket-sized companion contains 50 fantastic
Happy
A delightful amuse – bouche of a book, and an aquatic introduction to everyday emotions * Clear, strong lines and radiant colours, which seem to smile at the reader, characterise Mies van Hout s drawings. In Happy , Mies shows all the emotions a young child encounters. Each double – page spread is devoted to
Pearl`s Mermaid Shoes
It`s the last day of the holidays. Pearl walks along the beach and finds something extraordinary in the sand – a pair of mermaid shoes. Pearl tries on the shoes, which in fact are scuba flippers. They fit perfectly. She really is a mermaid. Back home, Pear l wears her mermaid shoes everywhere. The children
Dinos Don`t Exist
Warning! Unfold this book for scary dino saur surprises! Two brothers set off on a pretend expedition to find dinosaurs. Of course, everyone knows dinos don`t exist, so there`s no need to be scared – or is there? T he reader soon see s the brothers climb through rocks that are really dinosaur teeth and
National Trust: Look What I Found in the Woods
Discover a world of wonder on a woodland walk, with this beautiful picture book from the National Trust. Set off on an outdoor adventure to find natural treasure, from prickly pine cones to swirly snail`s shells, then learn more about the found object with irresistibly illustrated and informative nature notes.Packed full of fascinating facts alongside
National Trust: Out and About Bird Spotter: A children`s guide to over 100 different birds
Ideal for any budding birdwatchers, this book encourages children to get outside and spot birds in the wild! Packed with useful information about how to get started, as well as a comprehensive field guide section full of expert tips on how to identify a species when they`re out and about. This book is the perfect
