The first edition of The Wizard of Oz, Lyman Frank Baum’s masterpiece, was published in 1900. Since then, generations of young readers have followed little Dorothy and her dog Toto on their intrepid journey through the wonderful world of Oz, into which the girl is thrown by a tornado. Along the way, Dorothy makes some odd friends who help her tackle dangers and adversity: the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion, characters who, along with the Wicked Witch of the West, the winged monkeys and the powerfu...
It's never too soon to share your favourite classics with the next generation...This edition of The Wind in the Willows has been adapted for younger readers and features: Simplified text A child-friendly layout, designed for young readers Full-colour illustrations by award-winning artist Robert Ingpen. When the Mole leaves his spring-cleaning and heads up into the open air, he embarks on a series of exhilarating adventures with his new friends: the laid-back Ratty, the gruff yet kindly Badger and the self-satisf...
A Bear Full of Stories: The Winnie-the-Pooh Classics Box Set This slipcase contains four wonderful Winnie-the-Pooh titles: Winnie-the-Pooh The House at Pooh Corner When We Were Very Young Now We Are Six
This beautiful book is the perfect first introduction to Alice. Alison Jay's unique crackle-glazed style deftly captures Carroll's well-loved characters and will entertain babies and toddlers as she races through the story in a verb per page ('drink' / 'shrink'; 'eat' / 'grow'). Alice, the White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat and the Mad Hatter are all represented here. The board book encapsulates the zany other-worldness of Carroll's novel.Ages: Birth+
Inspired by the hugely bestselling 5-Minutes Stories collections, these 10 read-aloud science stories invite young readers to explore the inner workings of the human body. From the hairs in your bose to the nails on your toes… we all have a body and here’s how it grows! 5 minute stories include: WHERE DID I BEGIN?: From conception to babyTHE HEARTBEAT BALLET: All about the heart and the bloodYOUR LUNGS AND THE AIR: The respiratory systemBRAINY YOU! : The body’s control centreSKIN HOLDS YOU IN: All about the ...
The world's best-known children's fables now in the perfect size for little hands and big imaginations.Enjoy these beloved fables now in the perfect format for small hands and big imaginations. These classic tales of meorable and adorable creatures learnign right from wrong are the perfect way to introduce children to concepts of conscience, kindness, and empathy.Charles Santore's beautiful, best-selling illustrations capture the spirit of this classic book, making the tales leap off the page. From stocking stuf...
Featuring 28 magical and mythical creatures and monsters from all over the world, this book will tell you where these creatures dwell, how to spot one, and how to keep yourself safe. There are creatures that live on the very edges of our imagination. In woodland, over sea, on the highest peaks of the world, and in the darkest caves, these mythological beasts, fierce monsters and helpful spirits have inspired countless stories, poems, and films. This book will tell you where these creatures dwell, how to spot one...
Celebrate 20 years of Where is the Green Sheep? with a delightful, limited edition touch-and-feel hardback book. Here is the blue sheep, and here is the red sheep.Here is the bath sheep, and here is the bed sheep.But where is the green sheep?Join the hunt for the green sheep in this joyful, interactive touch-and-feel book, with plenty for little hands to explore on every page. WINNER OF THE CBCA BOOK OF THE YEAR – EARLY CHILDHOOD
There are so many marvellous things to see in the bush!Your little ones will love lifting the flaps inside to find Bush Babies, adorable animals and more!
Learn all about Colours, Words, Shapes and Numbers with Peter Rabbit!My First Learning Library contains four chunky board books that introduce the youngest children to early concepts. The titles are- Words, Numbers, Shapes and Colours. The palette is soft and illustrations are in the classic Potter style. Each double page contains a single illustration and just one simple word.These hard-wearing board books will soon become firm family favourites, and are the perfect introduction for very young children to the w...
Steve Irwin: The Crocodile Hunter In this book from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Steve Irwin, animal lover and wildlife conservationist. Little Steve loved animals, and his childhood was spent amongst Australia’s wildlife. As a young boy, his parents started a wildlife refuge, and Steve and his sisters helped care for many injured animals. When he was nine, Steve captured his first crocodile to take it to a national park so it could have a safe, happy...
The bestselling Australian nursery rhyme collection in sturdy board book for babies and toddlers. Chant and clap, play and sing along to this fun-filled collection of nursery rhymes with an Australian twist by bestselling author and illustrator, Frané Lessac - now in board book format!Twinkle, twinkle, southern stars, how we wonder what you are ...A selection of tweaked nursery rhymes from the instant Australian classic, The Big Book of Australian Nursery Rhymes. This bright board book edition includes: Twinkle,...
Moo-velous Sounds: A Barnyard Adventure! From the #1 New York Times bestselling children’s book creator Matthew Van Fleet. Oink, Cluck, Squeak, Moo…Cock-a-doodle-doo! Ingeniously designed flaps and pull tabs, accompanied by pettable textures, offer a flock of interactive fun in this innovative introduction to the habits and distinctive voices of seven species of barnyard residents. Toddlers will delight in identifying and imitating each critter!
Unfold all the fun of the bear hunt in this delightful pocket-sized pop-up of the award-winning picture book classic. We're going on a bear hunt. We're going to catch a big one. Will you come too? For a quarter of a century, readers have been swishy-swashying and splash-sploshing through this award-winning favourite. Follow and join in the family's excitement as they wade through the grass, splash through the river and squelch through the mud in search of a bear. What a surprise awaits them in the cave on the ...
Creative kids who love colouring in will be entertained for hours! This colouring activity book is packed with cool colouring challenges - including things to find and colour, mazes to solve, colour-by-numbers activities or colour-code puzzles. With hilarious artwork by beloved Buster illustrator, Chris Dickason, each page is partially coloured which will inspire budding artists to creatively complete each amazing picture puzzle.
Just add water to add colour to mythical beasts, monsters, heroines and heroes.An activity book filled with scenes of well-known Greek myths, from famous heroes and enchantresses to magical, many-headed monsters. Dip the brush in water and sweep it across the pages to reveal stunning colours, from golden fruit on King Midas's table to rainbow feathers on Pegasus's wings.
Unearth Adventure: Build Your Own Dinosaur Museum! Calling all dinosaur experts! We need your help. We have just received a crate of dinosaur fossils - and they need assembling! Fast! Can you find the right room for each skeleton and build them in time for the museum’s big opening? There are five pop-up dinosaurs to put back together, including a Triceratops, Stegosaurus and T-rex. It’s going to be *roar*some! Build Your Own Dinosaur Museum is an activity book with a difference, where you get to play chief ...
Are you ready to make new friends? Meet Baby Duck! Play with the finger puppet and read along the rhymes to have fun and exciting time.
Noah's Ark is a beloved Bible story for young children. The adorable illustrations will captivate little ones as they learn about Noah and all the animals he brought into his ark. The book ends with a beautiful rainbow to remind us of God's promise. Page Publications Children's Books is the perfect way to spark your child's imagination. With beautiful illustrations and engaging stories, our children's books are super fun and will delight your little ones. Each of our children's books is designed for you ...
Take trip from Reykjavik to Rio in this search-and-find tour of the world that will introduce young readers to all the instruments of the orchestra.The orchestra have an important concert to play... but all the musicians have gone walkabout! Can you help the Maestro and his faithful assistant to track them down using clues from their postcards? Take a trip from Reykjavik to Rio in this search-and-find tour of the world that introduces young readers to the instruments of the orchestra.
'The story of ravishing rabbit Ruby is so full of whimsy and wonder that children and adults will happily abide. The pictures are dreamy and the sense of humour delightful.'-- WEEKEND WEST Ruby Red Shoes lives in a colourful caravan with her grandmother. Ruby is gentle and kind and cares for all living things, including plants and trees, animals and people. Ruby is also particularly fond of strawberry jam and peppermint tea. From author-illustrator Kate Knapp comes this beautifully illustrated and charming pict...
Follow the story of naughty Peter Rabbit as he squeezes under the gate into Mr. McGregor’s garden and finds himself in all kinds of trouble!Little Golden Books have been loved by children for over 75 years. When they were first published in 1942, high-quality books for children hadn’t been available at a price most people could afford. Little Golden Books changed that! Priced at just 25 cents and sold where people shopped every day, they caused an instant sensation and were soon purchased by the hundreds of t...
Fairies are all around us - you just need to look carefully and you'll see signs of them everywhere. Written and compiled by the esteemed botanist Professor Arbour, prepare to be amazed as we discover everything there is to know about the natural history of fairies.This enchantingly illustrated natural history of fairies, compiled in the 1920s by the botanist Professor Elsie Arbour for her niece, is now unveiled for readers of today. Featuring a gold foil-embossed cloth cover, a ribbon marker and spraye...
In this classic Seussian tale, the good doctor primes his readers against all the little mishaps and misadventures that can befall even the best of us - from bang-ups and hang-ups to lurches and slumps - encouraging us to take life in our stride! From fun times and triumphs to lurches and slumps, Dr Seuss takes an entertaining look at the adventures that life may have in store for us. As part of a major rebrand programme, HarperCollins is relaunching 17 of Dr. Seuss's best-selling books, including such perenni...
