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"A fun-packed story about a very unusual bus - with lots of funny details for little readers to spot, and a BIG fold-out ending! Every day, the bus driver finishes his cup of tea, puts on his jacket and sets off on his route. Every day, the man with the...
"A fun-packed space adventure - with lots of funny details for little readers to spot, and a BIG fold-out rocket ending! Buckle up and blast into space with Ivy the inventor, and her trusty canine sidekick, Eddie... But when Ivy meets some very messy...
Kara the Kākāpō loves gazing up into the sky at all the birds above her. Kara’s fondest dream is to be up there with them. Kara yearns to fly. She wonders and worries and wishes and hopes. She spins and hops and twists and jumps, but no matter what she...
"This beautiful tabbed board book features 8 playful and accessible mindfulness exercises to calm little bodies and minds. This large tabbed board book features 8 simple exercises to guide children through the day from morning stretches to bedtime br...
"Introduce toddlers to first vehicle words with this bright, contemporary board book. Featuring first vehicle words and brightly-coloured themed pages, this gorgeous book will build your toddler's vocabulary and help them as they begin to talk. From ...
"Meet Peppa's favourite magical creatures! Meet Peppa's favourite magical creatures! Peppa loves all magical creatures. Meet mermaids that swim in oceans, narwhals that live under water and unicorns that fly high in the sky. This book is packed full ...
"This is Floof. Floof is floofy. Floof is VERY floofy. Floof is the FLOOFIEST! Floof is going to have a very busy day... A book to delight anyone who has ever loved a ridiculous furball"--Publisher's description.
"Poppy the fairy wishes she could fly as high as all of her friends, but there's just one thing - her wings are very small! When Poppy spots a lost gnome far from his glade, she is determined to use her wings and get him to safety. But can this little...
"From the comfort of home to the adventure of the great outdoors, from family to first encounters with nature, Welcome to the World revels in the joy that comes with sharing this new world with children, and seeing it through their eyes"--Publisher's...
"A bathtub, who is just as terrified of bath time as the little girl who bathes in him, offers suggestions on how to make the experience better for both of them"--Publisher's description.
"Join Diver Dee as she searches for sunken treasure Under the Sea. Slide the pages to find where the treasure is hidden and meet lots of friendly ocean animals"--Publisher's description.
"Join Farmer Fred as he searches for his runaway sheep in Hide and Seek Stories: On the Farm. Slide the pages to find where the sheep is hiding and meet lots of other farmyard animals"--Publisher's description.
"Help the rangers on the LEGO® City wildlife reserve look after the safari animals! Little LEGO fans can bring the safari to life as they push, pull and slide the tabs in this fun board book. Make the LEGO® bricks move - feed the monkeys swinging in the...
"All the words you need to know. Will help you as you learn and grow. From ant and ball and yak and zoo. Here's a word book JUST FOR YOU!"--Publisher's description.
"Gumdrop's holiday at the seaside starts with a BANG when his engine blows up after towing the Bumblebee's family's car. And that's just the start of Mr Oldcastle's troubles! When everyone takes a boat trip Gumdrop is left on shore, where he is soon trapped...
"'Gumdrop and the Dinosaur' is one of four lively adventures from Val Biro about the escapades of Gumdrop the vintage car, his owner, Mr. Hardcastle, and Horace the dog. Accompanied by beautiful humorous illustrations by the author, this is a perenni...
"Push, pull, slide the pictures to drive the busy trucks. Beep, beep!"--Publisher's description.
"Go for walkies and learn how to play fetch at the fun-filled puppy school. Push, pull and slide the scenes to join in"--Publisher's description.
"Three little pigs get busy to work - they must come up with new houses that will keep the big, BAD wolf away. Will it be a house of hay? A house of wood? Or a house of bricks? Join these three little clever pigs as they outwit the wicked wolf!"--Pub...
"I am Cat. Cat is me. A most superior thing to be. I am Cat. I need nap. Window? Cupboard? Dog Bed? Lap! Join one cheeky little cat for a busy day packed full of essential cat activities. From climbing and prowling, to playing and snoozing. Being head...
"A beautiful new picture book in the bestselling Mrs Noah series, in which Mrs Noah brings song back into the world and shows the children how to listen - and sing. Mrs Noah sang to the children when they woke in the morning. She sang as she worked in...
"Madeline, smallest and naughtiest of the twelve little charges of Miss Clavel, wakes up one night with an attack of appendicitis"--Publisher's description.
"When we help young children label their emotions, it helps them to understand and manage what they are feeling and to improve their emotional literacy as they grow. When big emotions come to visit, use the simple belly-breathing tool at the back to...
"One morning, Tootles the Tiger cub wakes up in a GRRRIZZLY mood! Luckily, his friend Pippin the Gibbon teaches him an easy way to find a sense of calm. Includes a note to parents, Teachers and Caregivers on the 'how and why' of mindfulness and consc...
The 2021 Storylines Gavin Bishop Award-winning picture book is a delightful contemporary fairytale about an independent princess, who looks after a very special lighthouse lamp, fishes off the balcony and goes swimming with seals. A vibrant modern fa...
"When Jupiter notices a planet circling a far star, he enlists the other planets in our solar system to send a letter, but soon there is a disagreement on which, exactly, is the exoplanet"--Publisher's description.
"Little Miss Sunshine is the sort of person who can see the good side of everything and everyone. But not all her friends are the same. Mr Grumble is the complete opposite and he grumbles from morning to night. How will Little Miss Sunshine show him that...
"Little Pea illustrates stamps for a living. He has painted insects, tomatoes, cars and flowers. What should he draw next? He is short on inspiration. So, he sets off on a great journey and a quest for ideas in his bright red plane. And who knows where...
"Get lost amongst the trees, climb high up the branches, and peek at the ground beneath you, as we wander through the forest and meet lots of new friends! Introducing babies to the idea of friendship and what it means to have a friend, as well as gen...
"Introduce your baby to all kinds of toys with this gorgeous black-and-white book! Designed to develop babies' eyesight from birth, this high-contrast book with clearly-defined images will engage your child's senses as they discover all their favourite...
"Earn your Space Badge with Duggee! Duggee is looking through a telescope at things far, far away in outer space. It's time for Duggee to teach the Squirrels all about the wonders of our solar system and the planets! This fun picture book is the perfect...
"This series of board books was designed specially in black and white for toddlers, based on the theory of Maria Montessori. The world-famous Italian educator noted how babies first distinguish, and enjoy, high contrast images like these, providing v...
"In a twist on a classic fairy tale, Gingercat finds a home deep in the lonely city."--Back cover.
"Peppa and George visit Mrs Badger's petting farm! Peppa and George are at Mrs Badger's petting farm to visit the animals. But where are they all hiding? Could they be behind the door, in the bush or in the hutch? Lift the flaps to find out! Featuring...
"Bees Are Our Friends invites readers into a stunning garden to admire the hard work of one little bee. As the bee pollinates the garden, vibrant flowers and ripe fruit and vegetables burst to life around her"--Publisher's description.
"Celebrate exactly what makes you YOU in this new book that champions self-expression and self-love. Whether silly, curious, sad, or glad, Wonderful You! reminds kids to be proud to be themselves, and to embrace the many faces of YOU. With beautiful ...
Sina's up early , she has a very busy day ahead. Her day begins with cheerful greetings to her family, friends, her rugby coach and whoever she meets all through the day.
"A rhyming story in which rude penguins discover that life is better when they try to be polite. Some rude and naughty penguins put on a show of politeness in order to impress the Emperor, who is coming to judge THE BEST TOWN COMPETITION. The penguins...
"I believe in me. There's nothing I can't do. That's what you have taught me, and I believe in you! I Believe in Me by Emma Dodd is a heartwarming and uplifting book with a message about having faith in oneself. The story features a baby crocodile wh...
Nanny Mihi's grandchildren excitedly visit her every school holidays. Only this time they arrive with colds ... Nanny takes the kids around her forest and garden, showing them plants that can make them feel better. They find kawakawa and make tea, manuka...
"When the Spanish ambassador moves in next door, Madeline and the rest of the twelve little girls discover that his son is not the best neighbor."--Provided by publisher.
"Lulu, who likes to wear a ladybug costume, goes to the beach for the first time and makes sand castles, flies kites, and deals with her fear of the ocean"--Publisher's description.
"Sophie's is hurt when the other children laugh at her painting of her favorite tree--but when she explains her painting everybody understands what she was trying to do"--Publisher's description.
"Mr. Fish and Willa Whale are on their way to a birthday party, but Willa is worried about fitting in so Mr. Fish shows her how to overcome her social anxiety by tackling the worries one at a time"--Publisher's description.
"Explore the ocean with Little Fish and meet new friends along the way! Swim in shallow rock pools and lush kelp fields; dive down to the ocean depths and play in cold seas before finally heading home to Mummy Fish in the colourful coral reef. With large...
"Lift the flaps to find the animals in this large touch-and-feel playbook - with a surprise mirror ending! Who can you spot hiding behind each flap? Play peekaboo with your baby and help them lift the flaps to spot the different animals. This bright board...
Introduces the Samoan words for different kinds of animals.
A bilingual book of Samoan and English words.
Each page has a picture of a number of objects and the corresponding numeral for very young children.
This Pacific island-themed book is a useful parental tool to teach children the numbers 1-12 in Fijian. Each page is designed with beautiful and simple colorful imagery.
"Children will learn concepts such as big and small, short and tall, hot and cold, clean and dirty, left and right, and so much more with vivid imagery."--Back cover.
"Granny Smith looks after her husband, her children and the trees that grow in her orchard. When one tree doesn't look like the others, she still helps it get big and strong, to find out what it will be. Could it be the perfect tree or will all her hard...
"What is that stomping and stamping of feet? It looks like a party on Dinosaur Street! They're all in a frenzy and eager to go. To the Fizz-whizzing Flash-tastic Fireworks Show! Welcome to Dinosaur Street! Home to Flashysaurus, Splashysaurus,...
"Three little animals cruise down the river. Life is but a dream for three little animals as they enjoy a leisurely cruise down the river. The well-loved song is extended with new verses full of interest for young children"--Publisher's description.
"A gentle and reassuring introduction to the idea of moving to a new home. This endearingly illustrated book gently introduces young children to the idea of moving house. Narrated by 4-year-old Ama, it explains each part of the process in a reassuring...
"Forest animals stirring from their winter homes and hibernation make a variety of noises to welcome spring"--Publisher's description.
"In a house full of animals, the cats stay upstairs and the dogs, downstairs until a bold cat sneaks out and, rather than causing a fight, explores the house and new friendship with the dogs"--Publisher's description.
"A simple tale, using a limited vocabulary for young readers, of how little bear travels to town in a cardboard box"--Publisher's description.
"In a cumulative rhyme, family members describe the clothes they intend to give Jessie to go with her shoes from Grandpa"--Publisher's description.
"A naughty little boy, sent to bed without his supper, sails to the land of the wild things where he becomes their king"--Publisher's description.
"It's another busy day for Stanley and friends. Today Stanley is fixing Little Woo's tree house. Stanley has brought his toolbox - there's a hammer, a mallet, a screwdriver, a saw and many other tools. What do they all do? Join Stanley and Little Woo...
"It's Peppa's birthday and she is very excited. There is going to be a party - with presents and games and a cake - hooray! There will even be a special show from Magic Daddy. Abracadabra! But will Peppa's birthday wish come true when she blows out h...
"Lars, the little polar bear, watches sadly as the other animals begin their annual migration but the reindeer herd has become trapped by a high fence and giant pipes. Can Lars save the day"--Publisher's description.
"Olivia is a gorgeous little pig who likes to dress up, sing songs, dance, think, snooze and is even quite good at building sandcastles. At the end of the day, when she snuggles up in bed and her mother reads her a story (or three), Olivia feels very...
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"Hilarious verses and outrageous illustrations combine to produce a book about the funniest thing in the world: farts! From the racetrack to the concert hall, from humble bank-robbers to esteemed royals, farts are produced everywhere and by everyone....
"Badger wants to start a band and his friends are keen to join in the fun. Tortoise plays the trumpet and Bear can play piano, but who else wants to join the band? Lift the flaps to find out and join Badger and his friends for a special concert. With...
"Brrr! The Ice Age is coming, the temperatures are dropping and the dinosaurs are frrreezing. Only one thing will keep them warm - woolly jumpers! But dinosaurs can't knit, can they?"--Publisher's description.
"Maisy is out and about driving her little car - on the way she greets many of her animal friends"--Publisher's description.
"As nighttime falls and the moon starts to shine, parents and children across the world snuggle up together. So cuddle close, because it's time for a bedtime story"--Publisher's description.
"A hilariously bossy picture book about counting that children will love to outsmart! You know how to count, right? Great! There are loads of fun things to count in this book. Whales, baboons, rainbows, pyramids. There's just rule. You must only ever...
"A group of animals enters a lift... Parp! What's that stinky smell? Who did it?"--Publisher's description.
"Full of peekaboo faces and colours, this delightful slider board book bursts with joy and cuteness at every turn!"--Publisher's description.
"Mouse was feeling fabulous. The sky was blue and bright. The day was warm and wonderful, with not a cat in sight... Mouse is having the best day ever, so it's just as well there's not a cat in sight. Or is there...?"--Publisher's description.
"I'm sure my mum won't mind, I thought, he's really very small. One tiny pygmy marmoset could do no harm at all... But when he is followed by six red-handed howlers, six macaques, ten capuchins and two great big baboons there's going to be trouble! Surely...
"Wake up early, don't be shy. This bright world can make you FLY. This gorgeous, uplifting picture book celebrates the wildness in all of us, and the beauty of the world all around us. Prepare for a heart-lifting journey through the beauties of nature:...
"Happy and light, slow and sad, wild and angry... Rowan loves the river - it's just like he is, and it's always changing"--Publisher's description.
"Introducing numbers with Peppa Pig and her family"--Publisher's description.
"This glorious collection brings together eight iconic tales by Tomi Ungerer, from his best-known classics (The Three Robbers, Moon Man, Otto) and acclaimed recent work Fog Island, to lost gems Zeralda's Ogre, Flix, The Hat and Emile. Special features...
I have my quirks, I know it's true, but that's the only difference between me and you, So please be patient and give me time, then I hope you'll become a friend of mine.
"Share this book with your little ones to talk about why they may be feeling sad. Filled with ideas and activities as well as flaps, sliders and a wheel, this book will help children explore their feelings"--Publisher's description.
"Share this book with your little ones to help them understand why being helpful matters. Filled with ideas and activities as well as flaps, sliders and a wheel, this book will help children explore their feelings"--Publisher's description.
"Meet Goose, a passionate artist who wants to create a PERFECT portrait and win the village art competition. But after a whole week of painting Puffin and friends, Goose is all aflutter. Is an artist's work EVER good enough? ... As Goose paints and paints...
"A bright, fun first concepts book featuring sweet mice characters and simple, yet clever die-cuts to explain the concept of shapes. In this innovative die-cut title, children will learn the concept of shapes through bright, fun illustrations featuring...
"A bright, fun first concepts book featuring sweet mice characters and simple, yet clever die-cuts to explain the concept of opposites. In this innovative die-cut title, children will learn the concept of opposites through bright, fun illustrations f...
"A bright, fun first concepts book featuring sweet mice characters and simple, yet clever die-cuts to explain the concept of numbers. In this innovative die-cut title, children will learn the concept of numbers through bright, fun illustrations featu...
"A bright, fun first concepts book featuring sweet mice characters and simple, yet clever die-cuts to introduce colours. In this innovative die-cut title, children will learn about colours through bright, fun illustrations featuring Little Mouse and ...
"This bright, engaging board book introduces children to shapes with simple text and many familiar objects. Part of the new Clever First Concepts series, In Our Worldfeatures a variety of items for children to locate and identify on each spread. The ...
"This bright, engaging board book introduces children to numbers and counting from 1 to 10 with simple text and familiar objects and scenes. This bright, engaging board book introduces children to numbers and counting from 1 to 10 with simple text and...
"Drew and James (Tuatara Admirers) share their school holiday adventures. James broke his leg on the first day. Drew and his grandma visited Kiwi North in Whangarei which has a resident tuatara. Drew shared his encounter with James via phone video an...
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