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Filled with features to stimulate a baby's senses, this high-contrast black, white, and yellow book has raised tactile pictures, a peep-through cover, first words, and a mirror!Babies and toddlers will love getting hands-on and exploring every sensory page. They'll have fun touching raised, die-cut pictures of favourite animals, such as a black-and-white cat and a big-eyed owl, simple shapes, such as a star and the round wheels of a car, and yellow objects, such as a cute bath duck and a juicy lemon. And when they turn the final page, they'll be delighted by the shiny mirror surprise. Engaging and multisensory, this inviting novelty board book makes a perfect gift for a baby or toddler. The high-contrast pictures are ideal for babies to focus on, stimulating their vision and encouraging cognitive development, while the yellow colour theme helps a toddler practise colour recognition. Reading aloud the first words to little ones helps develop their language, and the touchable elements, shiny mirror, and small, sturdy, easy-to-grasp pages promote exploration and sensory learning, and build an infant's fine motor skills.

Design the garden of your dreams with the expertise of award-winning garden designer Pollyanna Wilkinson. How to Design A Garden shows you how to untap your garden's potential and customise the design to suit you and your space: whether that be an extension of your living space for parties and al fresco dining or a calming oasis to relax in. Equipped with all you need to know about light, focal points, hardscaping, and planting, you'll have the skills to create a moodboard, design layout, choose paving, furniture, and plant combinations. Polly expertly guides you to understand how the elements in your garden will work together as one - and she is not shy to share her opinions on certain design dos and don'ts!Once you've designed your garden, month-by-month growing guides help you to nurture it, so you can enjoy your dream space for years to come.

Cuddle up with adorable baby animals as they settle down to sleep with this interactive and colourful book.Head to the stables and say goodnight to the foals, then make your way to the forest where panda cubs snooze under the trees. Little ones will love discovering a different baby animal on each page, from fluffy pets to wild animals, and seeing where they snuggle down for bedtime.The simple, rhyming text is ideal for helping toddlers identify names and build their early language skills. With raised elements on the page for curious fingers to follow, and plenty of bright colours and fun patterns to point to, this is the perfect hands-on introduction to baby animals that children and adults alike will enjoy!A bedtime treat, Little Chunkies: Baby Animals will make a magical addition to any young animal-lovers bookshelf.

Find Bobby Bunny and his cuddly animal friends hiding behind flaps and popping up from the pages in this fun board book for little ones.Bobby Bunny and his friends are playing hide and seek. Can you help him find Dougie Duck, Bertie Bird, Daisy Dragonfly, and Louis Lamb in the pop-up springtime scenes? Lift the flaps and play peekaboo as you look inside the duck house on the lake, behind the waterlilies at the pond, inside the nest on the apple blossom tree in the orchard, and behind the wildflowers at the meadow. Finally, it's time to search for Bobby Bunny!The lively, read-aloud rhymes in this book encourage literacy and early learning, while the surprise pop-up characters will delight curious preschoolers. With the help of parents or caregivers, toddlers will have fun turning the sturdy board book pages, lifting the flaps to find and name the animals.Ideal for interactive preschool play, Pop-up Peekaboo! Bunny will appeal to both parents and children and is certain to keep little ones entertained time and time again!

This stunning book all about mountains takes children on a grand tour of the highest places on Earth. From the salt flats of the Andes to the snow-capped peak of Mount Fuji, discover 10 of the world's most spectacular mountains and mountain ranges, and the animals and plants that live in them. The chapters cover four different types of mountain: plateaus, volcanoes, mountain ranges, and tepuis, with a selection of both famous and less-well known places. Every mountain or range is explored in detail, with intriguing information about its geography, and flora and fauna alongside detailed photography and beautiful illustrations. Marvel at the towering Matterhorn in the Alps, mountain goats scrambling across cliff faces in the Rockies, and the tiny sandwort flowers that bloom more than 6,000m up in the Himalayas. As well as the wonders of these remote areas, the threats facing mountains and their species are also investigated. Mountain will be treasured for years to come. With foil on the cover and sprayed edges, this book makes the perfect gift for any child with a passion for the natural world.

Get out into the garden and get birdspotting with the RSPBBirdwatching can be done from your doorstep with RSPB Pocket Garden Birdwatch, the perfect guide for taking part in the Big Garden Birdwatch. You'll find all the information you need to create a welcoming garden environment for birds, with explanations of different bird food, feeders and how to site them, including practical projects, such as making a nest box. Identify your birds with over 40 profiles of garden birds, including in-situ photography that shows birds as you see them in the wild along with a helpful size comparison gallery.With this new edition of RSPB Pocket Garden Birdwatch (previous ISBN 9781405345750) you will be able to make your garden more attractive to birds and then sit back and watch them explore, feed and raise families. Perfect for the budding birdwatcher or families getting involved in birdwatching together.

Go on a head-to-toe tour of the human body with Dr Punam Krishan, as flaps on each page open doors to the extraordinary science within you. The human body performs incredible tasks, but how well do you know what's going on in there? Do you know how much of your life you spend asleep, or how you move and eat, or even why you fart?Taking you through all the key body parts, Dr Punam Krishan tells you everything you've ever wanted to know about your body. Discover the maze that is the brain, the power of your muscles, and the magic behind the gut - and how they are all connected! With fun, bite-sized facts, colourful illustrations, and more than 50 flaps to lift, every page is a thrilling and eye-opening discovery. You and Your Body is an empowering first look at the human anatomy by inspirational author, Dr Punam Krishan.

Learn all about the fascinating world of minibeasts - from bees, to butterflies, beetles, and more.Grab your magnifying glass and head out to discover all about insects - their different types, body-structures, and behaviours. Filled with eye-catching images and bite-sized information, every young nature enthusiast will marvel at the mind-boggling facts about these adaptable creatures. The book covers the seven major insect groups and includes profiles for over 40 amazing insects, such as the stag beetle, monarch butterfly, and honey bee.Dive into their brilliant world and learn how some insects blend in with their surroundings. Discover how some can survive in different environments, while others can defend themselves against predators using clever tactics. Explore the many ways in which insects help humans, and the crucial role they play in pollination and maintaining a balance in the ecosystem.My Book of Bugs is a wonderful introduction to insects and their many incredible features. This book will not just teach children about fascinating insects, but will also make them understand and respect the environment.

Little ones can find adventure with Moana in the 5 pop-up surprises inside!Welcome to Motunui, the island where Moana lives. She's looking for an adventure, could she be hiding under the flaps inside? Featuring the most-loved characters from the film, such as Maui, Pua, Heihei, and Moana, little ones can turn the pages to reveal the different environments on the island, and encounter a magical surprise under every flap.The lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy and early learning, while the surprise pop-up scenes will delight curious toddlers. With the help of parents and caregivers, they'll have fun turning the sturdy board book pages, guessing what's hiding under each flap, and then lifting the flaps to reveal each character, and play peekaboo!Ideal for interactive preschool play, Disney Moana Pop-up Peekaboo! will appeal to both parents and children and is certain to keep little ones entertained time and time again.(c)Disney

Spark your child's curiosity with this collection of beautifully designed fact-packed posters.Decorate your walls picking from a variety of fun topics, from mighty dinosaurs and Viking warriors to volcanic rocks and glittering gems. Travel back in time and explore Ancient Rome. Take a deep dive into the world's vast oceans. Journey to the solar system and learn about each spectacular planet. Each poster is double-sided, so you can choose between a stunning single image or all the information on a topic.Part of DK's best-selling Eyewitness series, teach your child all there is to know about their favourite subjects in an exciting way.

Learn to chop, mix, and stir your way to kitchen magic and find out how to make perfect pasta, wonderful wraps, and so much more!Cooking Step-by-Step is packed with more than 50 mouth-watering recipes that are fun, easy to make, and so tasty the whole family will enjoy them. With these recipes, children learn tips, tricks, and kitchen fundamentals to set them up for a lifetime of cooking. Fun, colourful step-by-step instructions and photographic images make it so simple to follow the recipes and build confidence, making children feel at home in the kitchen in no time! This book includes scrumptious recipes for all occasions and tastes, including an array of light bites, main meals, and sweet treats. From tasty pizza muffins and delicious squash and coconut curry, to raspberry ice and fun chocolate mug brownies, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Pages on kitchen equipment, kitchen safety, and cooking tips and tricks help children to safely master cooking basics whilst having a great time making a selection of simple snacks, balanced meals, and sweet treats to share with friends and family. This book will inspire children to put on their aprons and set off on their very first food adventure, turning young food enthusiasts into flourishing little chefs.

The Timekeepers are a secret organisation of kids who keep the course of history on track - and history needs them - a villain called DeLay is causing chaos! When the hands on their watches start to spin backwards, the Timekeepers know that DeLay has been up to no good, and it's up to them to put things right... In this instalment, the Timekeepers travel back to Ancient Egypt and become wrapped up in an effort to track down some medicine to heal Queen Nefertiti. It'll be a race against time, but our heroes know they're up to the challenge!With a range of adventures that span all of history, The Timekeepers series is perfect for any adventure lover.

The first children's book by bestselling writer and activist Rebecca Walker tells an endearing story of mother and son set on a Hawaiian island. Jackson is bored, but his stressed mama is too busy to play with him. Jackson is patient until, finally, their "time for us" begins. They step outside into a magical garden of delicious banana, mango, and macadamia trees. They learn about the world around them together.Written by award-winning author Rebecca Walker, and drawing on her own experience of being a working mother struggling to make time for her son, this charming story draws on the theory that just 20 minutes of quality time a day between caregiver and child benefits their relationship in multiple ways. The book is fully illustrated to bring the characters and luscious tropical setting to life.

How do astronauts prepare to go to space? Why are robots so important to space exploration? And how do you wash your hair in zero gravity? Andi Futura, her older brother and their parents are about to become the first family in space... and she's sharing everything she learns while living aboard a space station with YOU!Discover what life in space is really like in this fascinating read authored by real-life astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti. Andi's diary entries share the fun of slow cartwheeling around a space station and watching 16 sunrises and sunsets every day, while her reports to mission control will have you learning about how conducting science experiments in space can help humanity. Can Andi do enough to show that she's capable of becoming a fully-fledged astronaut and commanding her own mission one day? Pull on your space helmet, strap on your oxygen tank, and dive into The Astronaut Diaries to find out!

Hacks on how to grow plants from your supermarket shop. Have you ever wondered if you could grow plants from the food you buy? Could you do something with those leftover apple pips? What about growing your own kiwi plant? And what if you could make more plants from the herb sprigs you buy?This simple, fun and easy-to-follow approach shares the best 40 hacks to help you save money and grow plants. It encourages everyone to give growing a go without having to buy an actual plant! Ideal for anyone with just a windowsill or a few containers, use the tips and tricks to get long-term plants from your short-term shop. From food growing ideas (like saving seeds from raspberries and growing them on) to simple plant care ideas (such as how to water plants when you're on holiday), this exciting and addictive approach to growing food and plants will help you get so much more from your weekly shop.

Put a spring in your step with more than 50 Easter themed LEGO® build ideas! Use your LEGO collection to build adorable baby animals, create a colourful basket of eggs, make sunny spring scenes, blooming flowers, and much more. Plus, challenge your friends and family to egg-cellent LEGO Easter games. These inspirational models are sure to keep you and your family busy throughout the spring season. The book also comes with all the bricks you need to make an exclusive LEGO springtime model. (c)2024 The LEGO Group.

Could there really be life on Mars? From massive volcanoes twice the size of Mount Everest to a grand canyon as big as America, become a Mars explorer and discover everything there is to know about the Red Planet. Perfect for projects or homework at Key Stage 2.

Each area of a garden offers a different environment for plants, with differing levels of sun, soil, moisture, and more.In this book, expert gardener and vegetable-grower Lucy Chamberlain breaks down the environments we may find in our gardens into seven zones, from sunny and sheltered through to shady and dry - as well as using indoor space.Following the principle of "right crop, right place", everyone can grow fruits and vegetables that will thrive in their space, large or small. Including varieties of vegetables, fruits, herbs, edible flowers, and crops in pots, there is something here for everyone - from favourites like chilis and figs to honeyberry, wasabi, agretti, and amaranth.Learn how to identify and map the zones of your space, make the most of the natural conditions, collect water, use a greenhouse effectively, and understand the basics of what's happening in the soil. With photographs of crops, diagrams of each zone, and a trouble-shooter guide to managing plant problems, this book will truly enable gardeners to grow food anywhere.

Photocopiable activities to accompany the set of twelve books in Phonic Books Pet Sitters, decodable phonics books for structured literacy intervention with older readers. This activity book includes activities for segmenting, comprehension, blending and writing linked to the Pet Sitters books.

Photocopiable activities to accompany the set of 12 books in the Phonic Books Mel on Mars series, decodable phonics books for structured literacy intervention with older readers. This activity book includes activities for for word building, blending, spelling, and comprehension linked to the Mel on Mars series.

With over 6,750 fully illustrated words and phrases in Arabic and English, along with a free bilingual audio app, DK's Arabic-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is your essential companion to learning Arabic.You will find all the words and phrases you need to buy food and clothes, talk about work and education, visit the doctor, go to the bank, use public transport, and much more. Perfect for students, tourists, and business travellers, the dictionary is incredibly easy to follow, with thematically organised vocabulary so you can find closely related words on a particular topic. Words and phrases are illustrated with full-colour photographs and artworks, helping to fix new vocabulary in your mind. The supporting audio app enables you to hear all the words and phrases spoken out loud in both languages to help you learn, remember, and pronounce important vocabulary.

With over 6,750 fully illustrated words and phrases in Mandarin Chinese and English, along with a free bilingual audio app, DK's Mandarin Chinese-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is your essential companion to learning Mandarin Chinese.You will learn all the words and phrases you need to buy food and clothes, talk about work and education, visit the doctor, go to the bank, use public transport, and much more. Perfect for students, tourists, and business travellers, the dictionary is incredibly easy to follow, with thematically organised vocabulary so you can find closely related words on a particular topic. Words and phrases are illustrated with full-colour photographs and artworks, helping to fix new vocabulary in your mind. The supporting audio app enables you to hear all the words and phrases spoken out loud in both languages to help you learn, remember, and pronounce important vocabulary.

Taking home kitchens across the world by storm, the air fryer makes cooking healthy meals easier, quicker, and cheaper. Bringing together 75 vegetarian and vegan recipes, this book is full of inspiration to make the most of your air fryer. With recipes for delicious breakfasts, weekday dinners and weekend indulgences, this is the book you need for all your veggie air fryer inspiration. From baked eggs with greens and saucy patatas bravas to vibrant tofu larb, crispy mushroom shawarma and even bread and butter pudding, plus snacks and sides covering everything in between. Whether you're new to plant-based cooking or a pro veggie chef, this book is all you need to enjoy simple and flavourful veggie meals in minutes.

Lose yourself in scenes inspired by the creative genius of Vincent Van Gogh, Georgia O'Keeffe, Hokusai, James Van Der Zee, and many more!Do you want to roam through a field of swaying cyprus trees hunting for Vincent Van Gogh's paintbrush? Or explore Georgia O'Keeffe's New Mexico ranch on the lookout for wildflowers? Perhaps you'd rather navigate the waterways of Canaletto's Venice to find decorative masks?Discover unique scenes inspired by some of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's most loved paintings and the lives of their creators. Read about the artist and their work before embarking on a fun seek-and-find activity inspired by the artist's life.Perfect for fans of Where's Waldo? and Pierre the Maze Detective, Where Did Van Gogh Go? is the arty spotting book that little kids and big kids alike can enjoy.

Learn from Lady Gaga's career experiences and discover how you too can be an ally, unafraid to be your truest self and let your creativity flourish. Lady Gaga is a modern day Renaissance person, an icon who masters everything she does. Who else could break the Internet multiple times with her groundbreaking musical performances, acting roles and fashion choices, whilst also becoming a hugely respected philanthropist known for her compassion and advocacy? This A to Z collates some of Gaga's most incredible moments and is overflowing with wisdom, quotes and facts from one of the most powerful cultural forces in a generation.

Discover the fascinating stories behind 300 species of insects and explore their world. Did you know that insects are essential to life on Earth? Without them we simply couldn't exist - they pollinate our crops, break down dead matter, and play a vital role in our ecosystems. Yet their numbers are plummeting in the face of changing climates, pesticide use, and threats to their essential habitats. This cutting-edge book, grounded in the latest research by the Royal Entomological Society, teaches you all you need to know about bugs, beetles, butterflies and more - revealing how vital they are to us and we are to them. From a look at how insects have been collected for study, to the use of insects in medicines, and their importance in art and literature, this fascinating book knits together science, food, culture and natural history. With advice on spotting insects in a range of habitats, species identification notes, a guide to attracting beneficial insects to your outdoor space, and more, this book is the ultimate wildlife-lover's companion.

Elmo wants to share a special message with his friends. Help him find them one by one, including your little one's favourite characters: Big Bird, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and Oscar the Grouch. Little hands can lift big flaps and see five peekaboo surprises pop up from the pages while they enhance their social-emotional learning and explore themes of friendship and unconditional love. The lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy and early learning, while the surprise pop-up scenes will delight curious preschoolers. With the help of parents and caregivers, children will have fun turning the sturdy board book pages, guessing what's hiding under each flap, and then lifting the flaps to play peekaboo as they reveal Elmo and his friends. Ideal for interactive preschool play, Pop-Up Peekaboo! Elmo Loves You will appeal to both parents and children, and is certain to keep little ones entertained time and time again. (c) 2024 Sesame Workshop.

Just discovered you're pregnant? Feeling a little bit overwhelmed? The Pregnancy Encyclopedia is here for you. Ten detailed chapters cover everything you need to know throughout your pregnancy and beyond from nutrition, exercise, and medical care to fetal development, labour, and breastfeeding. With experts answering all your questions about pregnancy, birth, and newborns - and amazing images showing you what's really happening inside your body - The Pregnancy Encyclopedia presents the guidance you need from professionals you can trust.