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Taking a staycation this summer? Introduce children to the wonders, history, culture and customs of the United Kingdom with The Big Book of the UK!In this BIG book you can:- Learn about the sport of "dwile flonking" - Find out where black diamonds come from- Meet the supernatural animal that haunts the Scottish Highlands - Discover the British sweets that helped Hillary and Tenzing scale Everest.Filled with facts about wildlife, food, sports, geography, language and some very silly place names, this book will help you uncover national secrets and unearth local legends from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Welcome...Fáilte...Croeso...Fair faa ye...to the United Kingdom!The Big Book of the UK introduces readers to customs and culture of the United Kingdom. Learn about the sport of "dwile flonking" and find out where black diamonds come from. Meet the supernatural animal that haunts the Scottish Highlands and discover the British sweets that helped Hillary and Tenzing scale Everest.Filled with facts about wildlife, food, sports, geography, language and some very silly place names, this book will help you uncover national secrets and unearth local legends from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

What is a bumbershoot? Or a moonbow? And what does it mean when someone absquatulates...? Find out all this and more in The Dictionary of Difficult Words. Test your knowledge with more than 400 words to amaze, confuse and inspire budding wordsmiths (and adults). All of the words featured in this book are difficult to spell, hard to say and their meanings are obscure to most children (and most adults)! You can master them with the simple, easy-to-understand definitions and pronunciations written by lexicographer (yes, that's in there too!) Jane Solomon. Fun, colourful illustrations add whimsy to the pages.Some jobbernowls say dictionaries are anachronistic, or even obsolete, but it's kenspeckle to real bibliophiles that those vociferous ninnyhammers are just metagrobolised by the plethora of portmanteaus, neologisms and jargon they offer. Next time you find yourself wrangling with one of these ultracrepidarians, no need to imagineer a sockdolager: just show them this book.This captivating dictionary celebrates the beauty of the English language for family trivia time spent around the printed page.

The #1 New York Times Bestseller and instant Sunday Times BestsellerThe only official companion to the Harry Potter stories – the ultimate compendium of wizarding lists, charts, maps and all things magical!Whisk yourself away to Harry Potter’s wizarding world with this Whiz-bang of an illustrated companion, suitable for readers of all ages. Discover magical places, study wandlore, encounter fantastic beasts and find out about the witches and wizards who lived. From the Sorting Hat to spell-casting, it’s all packed inside!This dazzling gift book brings together beloved characters, unforgettable moments and iconic locations from the seven Harry Potter novels. It’s the ultimate magical miscellany, filled with facts and fun about the wizarding world, beautifully catalogued and brilliantly explored. Joyfully illustrated throughout in full colour by seven stunning artists and tingling with things to spot on every page, this is the ideal introduction to the Harry Potter stories for new readers and the perfect book for families to share. The Harry Potter Wizarding Almanac also features an astonishing level of detail that is sure to surprise and fascinate lifelong fans. From incredible cross-sections to magical maps and ingenious lists, lose yourself exploring Hogwarts and beyond …Wherever you are in your Harry Potter journey, the Wizarding Almanac is for you. Although the pages feature characters, objects and plot points from throughout the series, including He Who Must Not Be Named, the information has been carefully crafted to not spoil your reading experience of the stories. If you are an advanced reader, story secrets are hidden on every page – how many can you find?#1 New York Times Bestseller (20th October) and instant Sunday Times Bestseller (w/e 14th October)

What is a bumbershoot? Or a moonbow? And what does it mean when someone absquatulates...? Find out all this and more in The Dictionary of Difficult Words. Test your knowledge with more than 400 words to amaze, confuse and inspire budding wordsmiths (and adults). All of the words featured in this book are difficult to spell, hard to say and their meanings are obscure to most children (and most adults)! You can master them with the simple, easy-to-understand definitions and pronunciations written by lexicographer (yes, that's in there too!) Jane Solomon. Fun, colourful illustrations add whimsy to the pages.Some jobbernowls say dictionaries are anachronistic, or even obsolete, but it's kenspeckle to real bibliophiles that those vociferous ninnyhammers are just metagrobolised by the plethora of portmanteaus, neologisms and jargon they offer. Next time you find yourself wrangling with one of these ultracrepidarians, no need to imagineer a sockdolager: just show them this book.This captivating dictionary celebrates the beauty of the English language for family trivia time spent around the printed page.

What is a bumbershoot? Or a moonbow? And what does it mean when someone absquatulates...? Find out all this and more in The Dictionary of Difficult Words. Test your knowledge with more than 400 words to amaze, confuse and inspire budding wordsmiths (and adults). All of the words featured in this book are difficult to spell, hard to say and their meanings are obscure to most children (and most adults)! You can master them with the simple, easy-to-understand definitions and pronunciations written by lexicographer (yes, that's in there too!) Jane Solomon. Fun, colourful illustrations add whimsy to the pages.Some jobbernowls say dictionaries are anachronistic, or even obsolete, but it's kenspeckle to real bibliophiles that those vociferous ninnyhammers are just metagrobolised by the plethora of portmanteaus, neologisms and jargon they offer. Next time you find yourself wrangling with one of these ultracrepidarians, no need to imagineer a sockdolager: just show them this book.This captivating dictionary celebrates the beauty of the English language for family trivia time spent around the printed page.

A large-format, lift-the-flap gift book, featuring hundreds of everyday objects for babies to look at and talk about - with bright, beautiful illustrations from Louise Lockhart of The Printed Peanut. Look, Baby, Look! There's a table and a chair. Two bowls and a knife and fork, a fluffy teddy bear. This exciting series of beautifully designed baby's catalogues features hundreds of everyday objects for babies to recognise and talk about. Arranged by theme, with a playful rhyming text and delightful artwork from Louise Lockhart - the illustrator behind The Printed Peanut - Look, Baby, Look is the most stylish gift book on the market. Vibrantly printed with neon ink to help stimulate a baby's developing eyesight and packed with recognisable objects from around the home to help a toddler build their vocabulary, this fun and friendly spotting book is a brilliant tool to encourage discussion as you enjoy reading aloud together. Scan the Stories Aloud QR code on the back cover to read along with the story! Includes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

A bright large-format, lift-the-flap gift book, featuring hundreds of everyday objects for babies to look at and talk about.Look, baby, look! There's a squirrel and a dog. A slide, a picnic and a bench, a see-saw and a log. Look, Baby, Look! Outside is a beautifully-designed baby's catalogue featuring hundreds of everyday objects for babies to recognise when they are on the farm, at the park, on the beach and in the city. Arranged by theme, each page has playful rhyming text and bright, beautiful illustrations from Louise Lockhart of The Printed Peanut.The book is printed with vibrant neon ink to help stimulate a baby's developing eyesight and packed with recognisable objects to help a toddler build their vocabulary. This fun and friendly spotting book is a brilliant tool to encourage discussion as you enjoy reading aloud together.Look, Baby, Look! is one of the most stylish gift book series on the market with Look, Baby, Look! At Home also available.Includes a free Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

Make tummy time extra fun for little ones with this fold-out concertina book with a mirror!Say hello to the animals with a busy park scene on one side and friendly animal faces and a mirror for babies to see themselves on the other.This dazzling board book is designed with tummy time in mind - a gentle exercise where a baby lies on their front to help strengthen their muscles and improve their head control. The fold-out format allows the book to be spread out in-front of a baby, while the bold colours stimulate their developing eyesight.With bright, jaunty artwork from Louise Lockhart - the widely-known illustrator behind The Printed Peanut online shop - this delightful new series will captivate even the wriggliest of babies.Also available: Farm and Safari Includes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

Make tummy time extra fun for little ones with this fold-out concertina book with a mirror!Say hello to the ocean animals in this engaging tummy time book for babies. There is a busy underwater scene on one side of the concertina and friendly sea creatures and a mirror for babies to see themselves in on the other side.This dazzling board book is designed with tummy time in mind - a gentle exercise where a baby lies on their front to help strengthen their muscles and improve their head control. The fold-out format allows the book to be spread out in-front of a baby, while the bold colours stimulate their developing eyesight.The captivating, bright artwork from Louise Lockhart - the illustrator behind The Printed Peanut - creates a series of books that will enchant even the wriggliest of babies!Includes a free Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story. Also available: Farm, Safari, Park and Forest.

Make tummy time extra fun for little ones with this fold-out concertina book with a mirror!Say hello to the jungle animals in this engaging tummy time book for babies. There is a busy jungle scene on one side of the concertina and friendly animal faces and a mirror for babies to see themselves in on the other side.This dazzling board book is designed with tummy time in mind - a gentle exercise where a baby lies on their front to help strengthen their muscles and improve their head control. The fold-out format allows the book to be spread out in-front of a baby, while the bold colours stimulate their developing eyesight.The captivating, bright artwork from Louise Lockhart - the illustrator behind The Printed Peanut - creates a series of books that will enchant even the wriggliest of babies!Also available:Tummy Time: FarmTummy Time: SafariTummy Time: ParkTummy Time: Forest Tummy Time: Ocean

Make tummy time extra fun for little ones with this fold-out concertina book with a mirror!Say hello to the woodland animals in this engaging tummy time book for babies. There is a busy forest scene on one side of the concertina and friendly animal faces and a mirror for babies to see themselves in on the other side.This dazzling board book is designed with tummy time in mind - a gentle exercise where a baby lies on their front to help strengthen their muscles and improve their head control. The fold-out format allows the book to be spread out in-front of a baby, while the bold colours stimulate their developing eyesight.The captivating, bright artwork from Louise Lockhart - the illustrator behind The Printed Peanut - creates a series of books that will enchant even the wriggliest of babies!Also available: Farm, Safari and Park.

Make tummy time extra fun for little ones with this fold-out concertina book with a mirror!Say hello to the animals with a busy farm scene on one side and friendly animal faces and a mirror for babies to see themselves on the other.This dazzling board book is designed with tummy time in mind - a gentle exercise where a baby lies on their front to help strengthen their muscles and improve their head control. The fold-out format allows the book to be spread out in-front of a baby, while the bold colours stimulate their developing eyesight.With bright, jaunty artwork from Louise Lockhart - the widely-known illustrator behind The Printed Peanut online shop - this delightful new series will captivate even the wriggliest of babies.Includes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.