Category Archives: Travel Guides
Eric
Fans of Shaun Tan will love Eric, this beautifully illustrated addition to his oeuvre, every page of which lives up to his reputation as the producer of bright, bold and tactile children’s books. A story about the importance of accepting those who are different from ourselves, at home or abroad, this book makes the perfect
Petra and the Lost Kingdom of the Nabataeans
The Nabataean Arabs, one of the most gifted peoples of the ancient world, are today known only for their hauntingly beautiful rock-carved capital – Petra, a magnificent city carved out of the mountains, and one of the most breath-taking achievements of the ancient world. Yet they were famous in their day – Herod the Great
Sounds of the Wild BIRDS
Immerse yourself in the fascinating lives of insects, with intricate diorama pop-ups and multi-layered sounds throughout. Listen to the honeybees busy at work and watch as a preying mantis munches on its prey, as you find out just how vital these creatures` roles are in the larger world around us. Featuring bugs from a variety
Snuggle Bunny
Meet Snuggle Bunny – a tired little rabbit who wants to go to bed! What are all the things he does before he goes to sleep? Join in with bunny as he follows his bedtime routine – stretching, waving goodnight, gentle hugs and tickles, and last of all, snuggling up and falling asleep.
Tales From the Haunted House
With this top-up pack, you can pick a handful of cards that suggest characters, places and objects, then use them as the inspiration to invent your own chilling story! The text is packed with tips for starting your stories, games to play with the cards and ideas about ways that you can tell your tale.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
On the banks of the Mississippi, Tom Sawyer and his friends seek out adventure at every turn. Then one fateful night they witness a murder. The boys swear never to reveal the secret and run away to be pirates and search for hidden treasure. But when Tom gets trapped in a cave with scary Injun
Knights sounds of the past
In this series, diorama pop-ups and atmospheric multi-layered sounds perfectly capture the atmosphere of each age, showing readers what it would have felt like to live at the time. `Knights` invites readers to witness a battle, enjoy a lord`s banquet, take part in a tournament and endure a siege.
Stan and Mabel
Music-lovers Stan (a dog) and Mabel (a cat) live in a block of flats in the city. When their musician-neighbour goes to judge the auditions for the `best orchestra in the world`, they decide to follow her. Animals they meet along the way decide to join them.
Pirates – Sounds of the Past
Hot on the heels of the widely popular Sounds of the Wild series comes Sounds of the Past – books that bring history to life. In this series, stunning diorama pop-ups and atmospheric multi-layered sounds perfectly capture the atmosphere of each age, showing readers what it would have felt like to live at the time.
Sounds Of The Wild BUGS
Immerse yourself in the fascinating lives of insects. Maurice Pledgers stunning artwork brings every spread to life with intricate diorama pop-ups and multi-layered sounds throughout. Listen to the honeybees busy at work and watch as a preying mantis munches on its prey, as you find out just how vital these creatures` roles are in the
Playtime Teddy
This is the second in our Snuggle Books series – you`ve met Snuggle Bunny, now here`s Playtime Teddy – a cheery little bear who wants to be friends. Join in with Ted as she uses her paws to do all sorts of clever things – waving, pointing, clapping and of course, tickling. Children will love
What Will You Be, Grandma?
What can Lily`s grandma be when she grows up? An artist, someone that makes candy, a doctor, a fairy . . . so many possibilities! Every child is asked what they would like to be when they grow up, but Lily decides to turn the tables by asking her grandma the same question! What answer
Silly Doggy
Charming, funny, beautifully illustrated this is an hilarious picture book that will resonate with dog lovers, both adults and children, as they read it together. It is full of visual jokes and it comes complete with a fold-out poster When Lily looks out of her bedroom window, she gets the best surprise ever – a
Wild West
Hot on the heels of the widely popular Sounds of the Wild series comes Sounds of the Past – In Wild West join the pioneers as they set out across the prairie in a wagon train, witness a noisy cattle stampede, visit Native American settlement and experience a terrifying stagecoach robbery – all brought to
Sometimes …
Emma Dodd`s four popular picture books are now available in a chunky boardbook format. Illustrated in her appealing iconic style. In Sometimes – a mother elephant assures her child that no matter what he does and who he is, she loves him unconditionally.
Ruby Nettleship and the Ice Lolly Adventure
Thomas Docherty`s picture book sees a return to his nostalgic, classic storytelling style. The book introduces Ruby, a magical little girl with improbable dreams. Ruby and her friends want a place to play, but their playground only has one old swing and a broken slide.
Sounds of the Wild: Forest
Immerse yourself in the depths of the world`s forests, with intricate diorama pop-ups and multi-layered sounds throughout. Listen to a wildcat hiss as it stealthily hunts on the forest floor, step into a clearing to hear a cuckoo call, and clamber over the Rocky Mountains to hear a bear roar! Push the branches aside to
Rainy Day Duckling
Nothing to do on rainy days? Meet Little Duckling – as soon as he hatches, he has plans to explore but they are thwarted as it starts to rain. Luckily all his baby animal friends have lots of fun ideas for rainy days. Here, children will love helping tell the story by pulling the slider
