Poppy and Sam's Wipe-Clean Summer Activities (Farmyard Tales Poppy and Sam)
by Sam Taplin
Join Poppy and Sam for a range of fun mazes, dot-to-dots, copying and other wipeclean activities, all themed around summertime fun on Appletree Farm. The simple puzzles are perfect for developing pen control in young children in an enjoyable way.
What makes bees dance? How do bugs find their way at night? Which tiny bugs can build nests taller than a person? Lift the flaps to find out in this fascinating introduction to the world of insects. With Usborne Quicklinks to specially selected websites to watch a caterpillar turn into a butterfly, see a firefly, listen to a cricket and lots more.
The Arctic winter is cold, snowy, and dark. The barren landscape is covered by a layer of snow that stretches to the horizon, with nothing to disrupt it but jagged rocks. There are only a few plants and no sunlight. And yet, there are animals hardy enough to survive this bleak environment: the arctic wolf, hare, cod, and fox; the snowy owl, polar bear, ringed seal, and Peary caribou, all inextricably linked together in the chain of life. With lyrical text and glowing paintings that capture this...
From snowy slopes and sculpture trails to jungle lodges and gingerbread houses, discover all kinds of worlds among the trees as you find your way through this selection of gorgeous forest-themed mazes. The mazes increase in difficulty throughout the book, and all the answers are at the back if you get stuck.
Turn the pages of this delightful pop-up book to see Monkey swing, Snake slither, Parrot fly and Tiger pounce. Each page has a colourful jungle scene that pops up for little children to explore, and a different jungle animal to meet. A pleasure to share with little children who will love the surprises when they turn the pages, and making the animal noises in the simple text. With free online audio to listen to.
A very simple non-fiction, lift-the-flap book for small children. Packed with holes to peep through, flaps to look beneath and snippets of factual information. A brilliant introduction to an amazing variety of animal homes, including nests, warrens, hives, dens and dams.
Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about the lives of bats with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress. DK Super Readers Level 1: All About Bats will introduce kids to the lives of bats—from how they find their way in the dark to what they eat and how they sleep upside down—and is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Sup...
Children can enjoy exploring watery worlds with this little book identifying different plants and animals that live near ponds, rivers and canals. 60 kinds of animals, bugs, trees and plants are grouped by type, with a helpful description, an eye-catching illustration and a sticker for each one. There's a chart and stickers at the back, so they can keep track of the things they've seen.
First Questions and Answers: Why Do Tigers Have Stripes? (Lift the Flap First Questions and Answers)
by Katie Daynes
Why do camels have humps? Why do turtles have shells? And why do fish have fins and birds have wings? Young animal lovers can find the answers to these questions and many more in this lift-the-flap information book. With colourful illustrations, simple text and chunky flaps to lift, and links to carefully selected websites with videos and activities.
Did you know that the biggest owl has a wingspan of five feet? That's big! The smallest owl is no bigger than an avocado. Filled with photographs and vivid illustrations, this book will teach you all about these beautiful birds. Excerpt: When the owlets are about one month old, they are ready to leave the nest. At first, owlets hop from branch to branch. They grab onto tree bark. They wander around on the ground. They practice flapping their wings. Look! They are flying! The owlets are now call...
Day and Night on the Prairie (Habitat Days and Nights)
by Ellen Labrecque
Join Lin on a trek into the Amazon rainforest. Die cut pages and one surprise pop-up make every page an interactive experience as you discover mischievous monkeys, slithery snakes, smiling sloths, hovering hummingbirds and delightful dolphins in one of the most exciting places on Earth.
Peep under waves and behind coral to discover hungry sharks, shy sea dragons and lots more hiding behind the flaps in this wonderful first book about the sea. Little children will love poring over the beautifully illustrated scenes, which include a submarine exploring the deep sea, waves lapping onto the shore and a sunken ship.
Meet the animals that come out at night in this nocturnal adventure across the globe’s habitats, including a glow-in-the-dark poster of the deep sea. See the jaguar prowling the Amazon rainforest, spot the lion pride on the African savannah, and visit a turtle nesting beach under the stars. Then, turn off the lights to see the ocean creatures glow on the 640 × 296 mm tear-out poster. (Be sure to charge it in the light first.) Each spread features an enchanting illustration of a different...
This book isn't just a book. Inside you'll find pre-cut pieces to pop out and slot together (following the simple instructions) to make five sturdy model animals. Underneath each set of animal pieces you'll find a bonus fact file with extra information about the featured animal. Slotting together the models helps with logic, following instructions and fine motor skills. Includes: lion, elephant, giraffe, zebra, crocodile.
Do birds live underground? Who lives in a den under the snow? Which underground creatures don’t have any eyes? In this book, you’ll find the answers and lots more about the amazing variety of animals that live under the ground. With simple text and stunning photographs and illustrations, plus links to websites with video clips and activities.
Explore the fascinating world of animal sleeping habits and other fun facts in this illustrated non-fiction book, featuring diverse creatures and whimsical illustrations. Discover the captivating world of animal sleep in Do Sheep Count Sheep? How Animals Sleep, the next installment in the My First Books of Nature series, tailored for children aged 3-6. Illustrated by award-winning artist Katarina Macurova, this non-fiction gem introduces eleven diverse animals, from the industrious ant to the s...
Cuddle up with adorable baby animals as they settle down to sleep with this interactive and colourful book.Head to the pond and say goodnight to the ducks, then make your way to the forest where panda cubs snooze under bamboo trees. Little ones will love discovering a different baby animal on each page, from fluffy pets to wild animals. 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 finger...
Discover the magic of the night in this enchanting sound book. Little children will love listening to sleeping cats purring, owls twit-twooing and bats squeaking when they press the sound buttons on the pages of this beautifully illustrated book. There’s a simple story to read aloud, holes to peep through and fingertrails to explore, too.
Who is that small and prickly creature? Visit a hedgehog mom and her babies as she teaches them to survive on their own. When the sun has set, Hedgehog’s day has only just begun. She’s out and about, snuffling through layers of leaves and twigs as she searches for bugs and other things to eat. Young animal lovers will enjoy following Hedgehog and her little hoglets through towns and gardens, parks and woodland, as they sniff-sniff-sniff for food. The facts threaded throughout this inviting stor...