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Get little learners involved in maths, alongside favourite fairy tale characters and cute animals, with these activity books.Following the guided tasks, readers will love being able to test their maths knowledge creatively and at their own pace. Plus – there’s a sheet of reward stickers to recognise all their hard work!

This beautiful collection features many well-loved stories – recrafted and retold for a younger audience. Oliver Twist, Heidi and King Arthur are just a few of the captivating classics showcased within this treasury. Featuring stunning illustrations and easy-to-follow text, these tales are ready to enchant a new generation of curious young readers.This 384-page treasury contains the following 18 classic stories…• King Arthur by Geoffrey of Monmouth• Robin Hood – from medieval English folklore• Swan Lake – a traditional folk tale that inspired the world-famous ballet• Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson• Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting• Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens• Black Beauty by Anna Sewell• Alice in Wonderland – based on the stories by Lewis Carroll• Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne• Heidi by Johanna Spyri• A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett• The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling• Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi• The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett• Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie• The Railway Children by Edith Nesbit• The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame• The Wizard of Oz by Frank Baum

Part of a brand-new series that unlocks the COLD, HARD FACTS that children crave – and serves them up in bite-sized morsels that can be easily digested. As the reader explores each page, the bullets of fact build layers of information and combine to present a complete picture of the topic.160 pages explore the complex systems of the human body, from the nervous system to the cells that can learn and coordinate a response to illness and infection – and break them down into age-appropriate, comprehensible, step-by-step segments of information. This aids understanding and delivers a comfortable, enjoyable reading experience. Meanwhile, the bold and engaging illustrations complement the text and provide a focal point for investigation.• Fresh, contemporary design• Bite-sized bullets of fact – with supporting panels for more in-depth investigation• ‘CRACK THE CODE’ boxes explain things that are rather mysterious or unusual• ‘FACT OVERLOAD’ boxes contain incredible, jaw-dropping facts and statsIn an age of overwhelming visual media, the Fact Vault brings clarity and wonder to a host of complex topics.

Part of a brand-new series that unlocks the COLD, HARD FACTS that children crave – and serves them up in bite-sized morsels that can be easily digested. As the reader explores each page, the bullets of fact build layers of information and combine to present a complete picture of the topic.160 pages explore the landscapes of the Mesozoic Era and the creatures that lived there, from enormous, plant-eating sauropods to the nimble predators that may have hunted in packs – and break them down into age-appropriate, comprehensible, step-by-step segments of information. This aids understanding and delivers a comfortable, enjoyable reading experience. Meanwhile, the bold and engaging illustrations complement the text and provide a focal point for investigation.• Fresh, contemporary design• Bite-sized bullets of fact – with supporting panels for more in-depth investigation• ‘CRACK THE CODE’ boxes explain things that are rather mysterious or unusual• ‘FACT OVERLOAD’ boxes contain incredible, jaw-dropping facts and statsIn an age of overwhelming visual media, the Fact Vault brings clarity and wonder to a host of complex topics.

SuperCute is a delightfully adorable new First Words series for preschool children aged 2 and above. This 144-page ‘bumper’ edition has five educational chapters, featuring words about animals, food, things found at home, on the farm, and when out and about exploring different places. Young learners can enjoy the lovable art as they learn!Five cute-and-quirky chapters introduce – in the gentlest way possible – key first vocabulary relating to animals, food, farming, things to find at home and when out and about.• Cute, whimsical, artwork style• 1,000+ essential learning words• Great for rainy days and car journeys!• Ideal gift or home learning purchase• Supports emerging language skills• Nurtures communication, curiosity and questioning• Encourages independent learningThe fresh, contemporary, playful design is very easy on the eye, allowing preschoolers and Early Years readers to simply pore over the pages and absorb the information at their own pace, while additional games and activities encourage them to put their newly-found words into action – by solving a word maze, matching opposites or fitting words together into a simple sentence, for example.

SuperCute is a delightfully adorable new First Words series for preschool children aged 3 and above. This colouring and activity edition focuses on the world of wild animals, and is full of cute characters that will engage preschoolers while they explore and interact with each page. Young learners can enjoy the lovable art as they learn!This SuperCute Colouring title introduces – in the gentlest way possible – key first vocabulary relating to animals and animal habitats.• 24 cute, whimsical, endearing artworks – perfectly pitched for preschoolers• 100+ essential learning words• Great for rainy days and car journeys!• Great-value gift or home learning purchase• Supports emerging language skills• Nurtures communication, curiosity and questioning• Encourages independent learningThe fresh, contemporary, playful design is very easy on the eye, allowing preschoolers and Early Years readers to simply pore over the pages and absorb the information at their own pace, while the fun, creative activities encourage them to put their newly-found words into action.

SuperCute is a delightfully adorable new First Words series for preschool children aged 3 and above. This colouring and activity edition focuses on the world of farm animals and machines. It is full of cute characters that will engage preschoolers while they interact with each page. Young learners can enjoy the lovable art as they learn!This SuperCute Colouring title introduces – in the gentlest way possible – key first vocabulary relating to farm animals, vehicles and machines.• 24 cute, whimsical, endearing artworks – perfectly pitched for preschoolers• 100+ essential learning words• Great for rainy days and car journeys!• Great-value gift or home learning purchase• Supports emerging language skills• Nurtures communication, curiosity and questioning• Encourages independent learningThe fresh, contemporary, playful design is very easy on the eye, allowing preschoolers and Early Years readers to simply pore over the pages and absorb the information at their own pace, while the fun, creative activities encourage them to put their newly-found words into action.

SuperCute is a delightfully adorable new First Words series for preschool children aged 3 and above. This colouring and activity edition focuses on foods, snacks and meal times. It is full of cute characters that will engage preschoolers while they explore and interact with each page. Young learners can enjoy the lovable art as they learn!This SuperCute Colouring title introduces – in the gentlest way possible – key first vocabulary relating to food, snacks and meal-time routines.• 24 cute, whimsical, endearing artworks – perfectly pitched for preschoolers• 100+ essential learning words• Great for rainy days and car journeys!• Great-value gift or home learning purchase• Supports emerging language skills• Nurtures communication, curiosity and questioning• Encourages independent learningThe fresh, contemporary, playful design is very easy on the eye, allowing preschoolers and Early Years readers to simply pore over the pages and absorb the information at their own pace, while the fun, creative activities encourage them to put their newly-found words into action.

SuperCute is a delightfully adorable new First Words series for preschool children aged 3 and above. This colouring and activity edition focuses on the home environment – indoors and outdoors. It is full of cute objects and characters that will engage preschoolers while they explore and interact with each page.This SuperCute Colouring title introduces – in the gentlest way possible – key first vocabulary relating to objects, machines, rooms and places found in the home.• 24 cute, whimsical, endearing artworks – perfectly pitched for preschoolers• 100+ essential learning words• Great for rainy days and car journeys!• Great-value gift or home learning purchase• Supports emerging language skills• Nurtures communication, curiosity and questioning• Encourages independent learningThe fresh, contemporary, playful design is very easy on the eye, allowing preschoolers and Early Years readers to simply pore over the pages and absorb the information at their own pace, while the fun, creative activities encourage them to put their newly-found words into action.

A chucklesome collection of eight quirky tales to spark laughter and creativity. Each silly story is accompanied by activities, tips and prompts designed to help the reader explore their own ideas – and develop them into a zany tale of their own! With jokes and challenges all along the way, this book is a must for any child with creative ambitions.• Eight original stories to inspire young readers and writers• Vibrant, quirky and entertaining illustration style• Activities help to develop the reader’s creative ideas• Engages less enthusiastic readers through humour• Writing prompts, jokes and challenges get the reader thinking!• Enhances creative thinking through simple storytellingThis is a story collection with a BIG difference! Each of the eight story chapters uses an original story to teach the basics of how an idea can become a story, and how that story can be put together. Here are the stories and what they teach: Chapter 1: Purple Gorilla: Can you use a ‘story mountain’ diagram to plan a story?Chapter 2: Grandma, Go!: Can you add an unexpected twist to a story?Chapter 3 Oops!: Learn about stories with a moral or a message for the reader.Chapter 4: Would You Rather?: How to create an interesting or unusual characterChapter 5: Poppy, Stop!: Animals often do silly things! Can you collect ideas and funny events for an animal story?Chapter 6: Stinky Poop!: Discover the Art of Toilet Humour!Chapter 7: In My Dreams: How to use fantasy elements in a story or change the usual rules of nature!Chapter 8: Coo, Coo! Pigeon!: How to write a follow-up story – what would happen next?All along the way, questions, writing prompts and little jokes accompany the story pages, to get the reader thinking about how the story has been inspired and put together.

This lovely collection brings cherished, classic stories to life through a beautiful, contemporary art style – a perfect introduction to the Bible and the wisdom it has to share. Age-appropriate, lyrical language promotes ideas about community and nurtures a moral understanding in emerging readers. Ideal for shared reading and discussion.Each story in the collection has been wonderfully retold to capture a child’s interest and provide a perfect introduction to the events of the Bible.• Brings cherished, classic stories to life through a beautiful, contemporary art style• Age-appropriate, lyrical language• Nurtures moral understanding and ideas relating to community and shared values• Ideal for shared reading experiences and discussion• Supports the UK curriculum The 30 inspriring tales include: The Creation of the WorldAdam and Eve in the Garden of EdenNoah and the ArkThe Great FloodThe Tower of BabelJoseph the DreamerThe Baby in the BasketEscape Across the Red SeaThe Ten CommandmentsDavid and the Giant

This lovely collection brings cherished, classic stories to life through a beautiful, contemporary art style – a perfect introduction to the Bible and the wisdom it has to share. Age-appropriate, lyrical language promotes ideas about community and nurtures a moral understanding in emerging readers. Ideal for shared reading and discussion.Each story in the collection has been wonderfully retold to capture a child’s interest and provide a perfect introduction to the events of the Bible.• Brings cherished, classic stories to life through a beautiful, contemporary art style• Age-appropriate, lyrical language• Nurtures moral understanding and ideas relating to community and shared values• Ideal for shared reading experiences and discussion• Supports the UK curriculum The 30 inspriring tales include: The Angel Gabriel Brings NewsFollow the StarJesus in the TempleJesus Calms the StormWalking on WaterLazarus is AwokenThe Good SamaritanThe First Palm SundayThe Stranger on the BeachThe Coming of the Holy Spirit

One tiny turn of a page… one giant leap for readers aged 7 and above! This is an information book with a difference – a narrative non-fiction adventure where the reader gets to decide what happens next! Explore the stories, look at the facts, and then choose from a range of options. If YOU were there, with a problem to solve, what would YOU do? There’s been an explosion in the Apollo 13 Service Module! What should the crew do to make sure they can survive the return journey to Earth? Can you help them? • Fun, humorous and engaging artworks – with characters for readers to follow.• Clean and clear typography – contemporary and easy-to-read.• Light, narrative text for 7-plus readers – informative, but not too technical!• Perfect for reluctant readers who prefer information texts to fiction.• Also great for fiction fans who like to read facts in the form of a story!• Involvement of the reader encourages analytical thinking and problem-solving, based on the information presented on the pages.

One tiny turn of a page… one giant leap for readers aged 7 and above! This is an information book with a difference – a narrative non-fiction adventure where the reader gets to decide what happens next! Explore the stories, look at the facts, and then choose from a range of options. If YOU were there, with a problem to solve, what would YOU do? Your team of young fossil-hunters is under attack from a T. rex, in Cretaceous North America! You need to act quickly. Which dinosaur is going to offer you the best armoured protection from this predator? • Fun, humorous and engaging artworks – with characters for readers to follow.• Clean and clear typography – contemporary and easy-to-read.• Light, narrative text for 7-plus readers – informative, but not too technical!• Perfect for reluctant readers who prefer information texts to fiction.• Also great for fiction fans who like to read facts in the form of a story!• Involvement of the reader encourages analytical thinking and problem-solving, based on the information presented on the pages.

One tiny turn of a page… one giant leap for readers aged 7 and above! This is an information book with a difference – a narrative non-fiction adventure where the reader gets to decide what happens next! Explore the stories, look at the facts, and then choose from a range of options. If YOU were there, with a problem to solve, what would YOU do? Your team of explorers needs to get around the world in less that 80 days. Is it possible..?! To find out, will you travel with Ferdinand Magellan or Nellie Bly? Let’s see where each choice takes you… • Fun, humorous and engaging artworks – with characters for readers to follow.• Clean and clear typography – contemporary and easy-to-read.• Light, narrative text for 7-plus readers – informative, but not too technical!• Perfect for reluctant readers who prefer information texts to fiction.• Also great for fiction fans who like to read facts in the form of a story!• Involvement of the reader encourages analytical thinking and problem-solving, based on the information presented on the pages.

One tiny turn of a page… one giant leap for readers aged 7 and above! This is an information book with a difference – a narrative non-fiction adventure where the reader gets to decide what happens next! Explore the stories, look at the facts, and then choose from a range of options. If YOU were there, with a problem to solve, what would YOU do? The scientists in your team are disagreeing about the shape of the Universe. Some say it is round like a ball, while others think it’s curved like a horse’s saddle. Who do you think is right – and what does this tell you about the way the Universe is expanding? • Fun, humorous and engaging artworks – with characters for readers to follow.• Clean and clear typography – contemporary and easy-to-read.• Light, narrative text for 7-plus readers – informative, but not too technical!• Perfect for reluctant readers who prefer information texts to fiction.• Also great for fiction fans who like to read facts in the form of a story!• Involvement of the reader encourages analytical thinking and problem-solving, based on the information presented on the pages.

SuperCute is a delightfully adorable new First Words series for preschool children aged 3 and above. This colouring and activity edition focuses on the world of wild animals, and is full of cute characters that will engage preschoolers while they explore and interact with each page. Young learners can enjoy the lovable art as they learn!This fun little book, perfect for little hands to hold, introduces – in the gentlest way possible – key first vocabulary relating to animals and animal habitats.• Cute, whimsical, endearing artworks – perfectly pitched for preschoolers• 100+ essential learning words• Great for rainy days and car journeys!• Great-value gift or home learning purchase• Supports emerging language skills• Nurtures communication, curiosity and questioning• Encourages independent learningThe fresh, contemporary, playful design is very easy on the eye, allowing preschoolers and Early Years readers to simply pore over the pages and absorb the information at their own pace, until they are ready to put their newly-found words into action!

SuperCute is a delightfully adorable new First Words series for preschool children aged 3 and above. This colouring and activity edition focuses on the world of wild animals, and is full of cute characters that will engage preschoolers while they explore and interact with each page. Young learners can enjoy the lovable art as they learn!This fun little book, perfect for little hands to hold, introduces – in the gentlest way possible – key first vocabulary relating to food, snacks and meal-time routines.• Cute, whimsical, endearing artworks – perfectly pitched for preschoolers• 100+ essential learning words• Great for rainy days and car journeys!• Great-value gift or home learning purchase• Supports emerging language skills• Nurtures communication, curiosity and questioning• Encourages independent learningThe fresh, contemporary, playful design is very easy on the eye, allowing preschoolers and Early Years readers to simply pore over the pages and absorb the information at their own pace, until they are ready to put their newly-found words into action!

SuperCute is a delightfully adorable new First Words series for preschool children aged 3 and above. This colouring and activity edition focuses on the world of wild animals, and is full of cute characters that will engage preschoolers while they explore and interact with each page. Young learners can enjoy the lovable art as they learn!This fun little book, perfect for little hands to hold, introduces – in the gentlest way possible – key first vocabulary relating to farm animals, vehicles and machines.• Cute, whimsical, endearing artworks – perfectly pitched for preschoolers• 100+ essential learning words• Great for rainy days and car journeys!• Great-value gift or home learning purchase• Supports emerging language skills• Nurtures communication, curiosity and questioning• Encourages independent learningThe fresh, contemporary, playful design is very easy on the eye, allowing preschoolers and Early Years readers to simply pore over the pages and absorb the information at their own pace, until they are ready to put their newly-found words into action!

SuperCute is a delightfully adorable new First Words series for preschool children aged 3 and above. This colouring and activity edition focuses on the world of wild animals, and is full of cute characters that will engage preschoolers while they explore and interact with each page. Young learners can enjoy the lovable art as they learn!This fun little book, perfect for little hands to hold, introduces – in the gentlest way possible – key first vocabulary relating to objects, machines, rooms and places found in the home.• Cute, whimsical, endearing artworks – perfectly pitched for preschoolers• 100+ essential learning words• Great for rainy days and car journeys!• Great-value gift or home learning purchase• Supports emerging language skills• Nurtures communication, curiosity and questioning• Encourages independent learningThe fresh, contemporary, playful design is very easy on the eye, allowing preschoolers and Early Years readers to simply pore over the pages and absorb the information at their own pace, until they are ready to put their newly-found words into action!

SuperCute is a delightfully adorable new First Words series for preschool children aged 3 and above. This colouring and activity edition focuses on the world of wild animals, and is full of cute characters that will engage preschoolers while they explore and interact with each page. Young learners can enjoy the lovable art as they learn!This fun little book, perfect for little hands to hold, introduces – in the gentlest way possible – key first vocabulary relating to people and places, from train rides and museum visits to the seaside and a fun-filled fairground.• Cute, whimsical, endearing artworks – perfectly pitched for preschoolers• 100+ essential learning words• Great for rainy days and car journeys!• Great-value gift or home learning purchase• Supports emerging language skills• Nurtures communication, curiosity and questioning• Encourages independent learningThe fresh, contemporary, playful design is very easy on the eye, allowing preschoolers and Early Years readers to simply pore over the pages and absorb the information at their own pace, until they are ready to put their newly-found words into action!

Little ones can explore day-to-day experiences with adorable monsters in this fun-filled series. Little Monsters Love Bedtime takes young children through the steps of a relaxing night-time routine. Beautifully illustrated by Weronika Salach in bright neon colours, these books are a brilliant addition to any curious child’s first book collection. Seven neon scenes explore the bedtime routine, from bath-time and choosing pyjamas to drifting into sweet dreams! • High-contrast neon-on-black illustrations are perfect for an infant’s developing eyesight• A variety of quirky little monsters on every page that are sure to get children giggling• Single-syllable monster names make use of simple, phonetic sounds – to support early speech development• Simple and easy to understand text

Little ones can explore day-to-day experiences with adorable monsters in this fun-filled series. Little Monsters Love Playtime explores lots of fun ways to play and enjoy the day. Beautifully illustrated by Weronika Salach in bright neon colours, these books are a brilliant addition to any curious child’s first book collection. Seven neon scenes explore different ways to enjoy playtime, from building with blocks and making music to tidying up the play area! • High-contrast neon-on-black illustrations are perfect for an infant’s developing eyesight• A variety of quirky little monsters on every page that are sure to get children giggling• Single-syllable monster names make use of simple, phonetic sounds – to support early speech development• Simple and easy to understand text

Miles Kelly presents one of the most beloved stories in all of childrens literature as a beautiful hardback edition. Follow Mowgli as he battles with the ruthless tiger, Shere Khan, meets Kaa, the cunning snake, and learns the laws of the jungle with his friends, Bagheera the panther and Baloo the bear.The book's compact format and rich colour illustrations make it a must have for your own bookshelf and a wonderful literary gift.

Convertible Pirate Ship is the perfect playbook and creative play stimulus to help toddlers aged 3+ years to read, play and pretend to be a pirate! After they have enjoyed the story, the book pack folds out into a generously-sized playmat for young adventurers to explore, and – thirdly – can be assembled into a fully-enclosed, sit-in vehicle!Fun, pirate adventure story for your child to enjoyFolds into a pirate ship for your child to play insideWonderfully illustrated play mat to entertain your child for hoursConvertible Pirate Ship can be used as a story book, large play mat and turned into a sit-in pirate ship toy. Firstly, read the story with your child about a pirate ship on a treasure hunt and follow the map to find where 'x' marks the spot. Secondly, the illustrated play mat story route allows your child to follow and interact with the pirate adventure story using their own toys. Finally, the sit-in toy will spark their imagination as they captain and steer a ship! A perfect book and toy for hours of fun.Amy Johnson is a UK editor and author for children's books. She has written many books from activity books to young fact books, and loves to see the end result of children enjoying and learning from them.UK children's book illustrator, Simon Abbott, is very talented at creating characters and scenes that are full of wonderful small details to keep each reading fresh, as there's always something new to discover.The dimensions, when fully-assembled, are: 700mm (long) x 348mm (high) x 350mm (wide) – or 28in (long) x 14in (high) x 14in (wide)