Benedetta Capriotti – illustratör

Win the chance to be Santa's helper and open a chapter a day in the ultimate countdown to Christmas! A full colour illustrated story full of Christmas magic in a unique and internationally bestselling format: feel the excitement of the big day as you tear open a new chapter each night with the family. Santa Claus has a problem. There are too many children on the nice list this year, and he’s worried he won’t be able to deliver all the presents by himself! The only solution is to recruit an apprentice for the first time in his long career and he needs a competition to do it! Soon, the North Pole is buzzing with excitement as contestants come forward to show they’ve got the Christmas spirit and know-how to help jolly old Santa himself.  As Christmas Eve draws closer and Santa Claus tasks the hopefuls with more and more creative tests, who will come out on top?A fun, magical story with twenty-four chapters enclosed in a perforated envelope, this is the perfect gift to give as the family counts down to Christmas.

Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 1–6 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary.Down in the farmyard the frogs sing “cheep”, but Little frog can only bark “gruff” and the other frogs don’t like it. Will he find any frogs who will accept him? This sweet, patterned story is beautifully illustrated and written by Margaret Ryan.Yellow/Band 3 books offer varied sentence structure and natural languagePages 14 and 15 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.This book focuses on adjacent consonants with short vowel phonemes.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Children often begin their faith journey with basic but big questions like How does God speak to me? This charming picture book from the best-selling author of Whisper and his daughter provides a fun and clever answer!God Speaks in Whispers helps even the youngest readers look for God's voice in the universe: in creation, as he speaks through his followers, and in the Bible as he speaks through his Word. With a charming rhyme pattern and vivid pictures, Mark and Summer Batterson invite little ones to imagine how God might be showing them love every day, by leaning in close to hear God's whisper.

Children often begin their faith journey with basic but big questions like How does God speak to me? This charming picture book from the best-selling author of Whisper and his daughter provides a fun and clever answer!God Speaks in Whispers helps even the youngest readers look for God''s voice in the universe: in creation, as he speaks through his followers, and in the Bible as he speaks through his Word. With a charming rhyme pattern and vivid pictures, Mark and Summer Batterson invite little ones to imagine how God might be showing them love every day, by leaning in close to hear God''s whisper.

Through engaging rhyme, pastor and bestselling author Mark Batterson and his daughter encourage young children to discover the joys of both counting their blessings and being a blessing to others.Count your blessings two by two—
and bless the world with the blessing of YOU!God’s blessings can be found all around us, and even young children can learn to see and appreciate these gifts—from the smell of freshly baked cookies to the joy of climbing a tree! But God doesn’t just intend for us to receive blessings; He also wants us to bless others.With whimsical rhyme and delightful illustrations, The Blessing of You helps young children recognize signs of God’s generosity and goodness in their everyday lives and encourages them to pass on those blessings by being their own wonderful, God-created selves.

This delightful picture book from bestselling author Mark Batterson and his daughter encourages young children to make the most of each day--even when they encounter frustrations along the way.Bert’s day starts with stubbing his toe on a toy. Ouch! His favorite shirt is in the wash, so he has to wear his second favorite. Ugh. Then his dog chews up his sneakers. And to make this Saturday even worse, Bert has to go to work with his dad all day. Bert is sure this is the WORST DAY EVER!Then it starts raining as he and his dad take a quick walk. But his dad shows him that, while he can’t control what happens to him, Bert can control how he responds. Every day is a gift, and a bad day doesn’t have to end that way. Whether rain or shine, his dad assures him, Bert can always WIN THE DAY! This charming collaboration between bestselling author Mark Batterson and his daughter, Summer Batterson Dailey, brings home for young readers the truth that they can take charge of their big emotions.

A large-format panoramic seek-and-find activity board book featuring world monuments and playful illustrated characters. Monuments of the World: Panoramic Seek & Find is a large-format activity board book that invites children to explore bustling panoramic illustrations filled with iconic landmarks and playful characters. Each detailed spread includes monuments such as the Eiffel Tower, Statue of Liberty, the pyramids of Egypt, and more, alongside quirky characters and everyday objects hidden in plain sight. Readers are challenged to locate dozens of items per scene while enjoying the humorous details and imaginative settings. Key Features: Panoramic seek-and-find illustrations, some in landscape and some in portrait orientation, making for an interactive appealFamous world monuments and landmarks encourage cultural knowledge30 hidden items per spreadHumorous recurring charactersLarge format for group playEncourages focus, observation, and patienceDesigned for ages 4 and upA globe-spanning activity adventure that keeps children entertained while sharpening their observation skills.

A large-format panoramic seek-and-find activity board book featuring bustling everyday scenes and playful illustrated characters. Welcome to Wackytown: Panoramic Seek & Find is a large-format activity board book that invites children to explore eight bustling panoramic illustrations filled with humorous characters, quirky objects, and playful everyday scenes from a crowded boulevard, to a construction site, to a packed pool party and more. Each detailed spread includes 30 hidden items per scene, ranging from whimsical props to mischievous characters, all waiting to be discovered in intricate, colorful settings. Readers are challenged to locate every item while enjoying the imaginative details and entertaining scenarios throughout Wackytown. Key Features: Panoramic seek-and-find illustrations, some in landscape and some in portrait orientation, making for an interactive appeal30 hidden items per spread encourage attention to detailWhimsical characters and playful objects throughoutLarge format suitable for individual or group playEncourages focus, observation, and visual scanning skillsDesigned for ages 4 and upAn interactive visual adventure that keeps children engaged while developing observation, concentration, and playful learning.

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