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Through this charming story children will become aware of the growing problem of trash polluting the ocean. Fish highlights the issues with a simple and engaging illustrated narrative, and also suggests a solution in the form of recycling.All Finn wants is to catch a nice, tasty fish for his dinner, but no matter how hard he tries all he seems to catch at the end of his fishing line is other people's trash. The longer he spends out on the ocean, the more crazy objects he collects! Finn and his dog Skip go home each day with a full boat, but empty tummies.It isn't long before Finn finds a way to reuse and recycle everything he has collected. Pretty soon he makes enough money to make a tasty dinner every day, and under his care the ocean becomes clean, bright, and full of fish again!

Meet Moon and a little girl, Lucy, in this illustrated storybook that teaches young children about the importance of the Moon and how valuable each of us really is. Space can be lonely, so Moon likes to watch people down on Earth. There's just one problem: when Sun is out, everybody on Earth is happy to see him, but when Moon is out, everyone goes to sleep. This makes Moon upset. What Moon doesn't know is that little Lucy loves to look up at Moon, and one clear night she sees that Moon has disappeared. Can Lucy find Moon and will Moon learn just how much everybody actually loves her?With colourful illustrations and an engaging storyline, this book will inspire and captivate young readers with its timely and ultimately uplifting message about how valuable everyone is and how much we mean to the people around us. It also teaches children about why the Moon is so important to our lives. A perfect bedtime story and addition to every child's bookshelf.

An exciting tale about tackling climate change to protect the animalsGrown-ups and children can enjoy this gentle and imaginative story together, all about the environmental concerns facing our wildlife. Follow the tale of Finn and Skip as they go on a hang-gliding adventure up in the clouds - when all of a sudden Finn's map gets caught around a swan's neck! Introduce 3-5 year-olds to the importance of protecting the environment with this illustrated storybook about climate change and its effects on animals. The ups and downs of Bird shows us all the different ways we can help our birds and the environment, through Finn and Skip's adventure. This heart-warming climate change story:- Features lots of practical tips for taking care of the planet, like cycling instead of taking cars, planting trees, and even growing their own vegetables- Taps into growing eco-awareness trend, and shows the benefits of making sustainable decisions- Is perfect for adults and children to share together, as it prompts a wider conversation about the environment- Is charming, humorous, and emotionally gripping, which helps to make this quite frightening subject matter more approachableWith its playful, quirky illustrations, Bird will empower young readers with passion and drive. This inspiring and fun story will help children realise that there is hope to protect our valuable wildlife after all.More in the SeriesAt DK, we believe in the power of discovery.So why stop there? If you like Bird, complete the collection with our other titles you'll love about climate change, Fish and Forest.

An exciting tale about tackling climate change to help protect the animals.Grown-ups and children can enjoy this gentle and imaginative story together, all about the environmental concerns facing our wildlife. Follow the tale of Finn and Skip as they head out for a peaceful picnic - when all of a sudden they hear the sound of buzzing bees, fear sets in and chaos ensues! Can a chance encounter with a beekeeper help them learn the truth about these fuzzy little insects?Introduce 3-5 year-olds to the importance of protecting the environment with this illustrated storybook about climate change and its effects on animals. The ups and downs of this story shows us all the different ways we can help our bees and the environment, through Finn and Skip's adventure.This heart-warming climate change story...- Is a positive and hopeful guide that offers children strong practical tips for how they can take care of bees and the planet.- Is perfect for adults and children to share together, as it prompts a wider conversation about the environment.- Offers a charming, humorous, and emotionally gripping message, whilst raising awareness of the environmental issues impacting bees.With its playful, quirky illustrations, Bee will empower young readers with passion and drive. This inspiring and fun story will help children realise that there is hope to protect our valuable wildlife after all.More in the seriesAt DK, we believe in the power of discovery.So why stop there?If you like Adventures with Finn and Skip: Bee, then you'll love other titles in the series that raise awareness of important environmental issues. Why not try Adventures with Finn and Skip: Bird, Adventures with Finn and Skip: Fish and Adventures with Finn and Skip: Forest?

An action-packed adventure about Finn and his dog, Skip, as they learn about the Arctic and what they can do to protect it.This is a gentle, but richly imagined introduction to the environmental concerns facing the Arctic, in which grown-ups and children will enjoy following the story of Finn and Skip.Introduce 3-5 year-olds to the importance of protecting the environment, in this story about climate change and its effects on the Arctic. With its ups and downs, this picture book points out all the different ways Finn and Skip can help look after the Arctic, one of our planet's most precious environments.This heart-warming climate change story offers:- Lots of practical tips on how we can help protect the Arctic, showing how we can make a positive difference.- A book for adults and children to share together, as it prompts a wider conversation about the environment.- A bright and colourful layout by talented author and illustrator Brendan Kearney.With its playful illustrations, Arctic is the fifth adventure story following Finn and his dog, Skip. Join their journey as they travel to their icy destination and notice melting ice caps and hungry polar bears. Things go from bad to worse when they find themselves floating away on an iceberg - can they find their way back and uncover what's happening? More in the SeriesAt DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop here? If you like Arctic, complete the collection with our other titles you'll love about climate change, Fish, Bird and Forest.

Meet Wilbur, a little boy making a big move in this illustrated storybook that teaches young children about embracing change.With beautiful illustrations and an engaging storyline, this book teaches young readers aged 3-5 about exploring new environments and building strong friendships.A perfect bedtime story and addition to every child’s bookshelf, The Night the Garden Glowed teaches children that change doesn’t always need to be scary. This storybook is about finding friendships in new places and teaches them that letting go of fear can lead to exciting new things.This heartwarming picture book for children offers:An uplifting message that encourages children to overcome difficult situations through an engaging storyline.Bright and warming illustrations that blend elements of the fantastical with the ordinary world around us.A beautiful book by Brendan Kearney, author of the much-loved Finn and Skip series.Moving house is tough, especially when you're moving to a new place with new people, and leaving your old life behind. Wilbur needs a distraction, and there's nothing better to keep his mind occupied than the curious glow that lights up his new garden every night. Join Wilbur as he discovers that flowers and the trees look different under a star-studded sky, and that new friends can be found in the most unexpected places.

In the fifth adventure of the Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast series, our delectable rhyming friends find their home covered in darkness and embark on a Las Veggies heist—perfect for fans of The Food Group series. When Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast awake one morning to near-darkness, they are aghast. Who would steal the fridge light? And what if the fridge is—gasp—dark all the time? Not to worry. Our trusty heroes are on the case. Will they be able to bring the fridge back to its bright self, or will they have to live in semi-darkness…forever? Praise for the Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast Series: “[R]eaders will giggle their way through this refrigerated fantasyland.”—Publishers Weekly “A must purchase.”—School Library Journal, starred review Don’t miss the other books in the series:Lady Pancake & Sir French ToastThe Case of the Stinky StenchMission DefrostableShort & Sweet Attack of the Scones

The seventh book in the popular picture book series featuring Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast—with a holiday twist! The day has come for the unveiling of the newest Miss Maple book, and Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast have been invited to the very first reading on Holiday Eve! Around the room, everyone is filled with excitement and holiday cheer as they wait for Agatha Crispy to open the book to the first page. But when the lights go out and the book goes missing, everyone becomes a suspect. As the party splits up to search the mansion, Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast team up once again. Will they be able to follow the clues and save the ending to the Miss Maple series, or will the culprit be at large . . . forever?