Lift the flaps to join in the fun with Frog's Day Out, a story in the bestselling Tales from Acorn Wood preschool series by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. All aboard for a fun day at the seaside! Lift the flaps to join in the fun as Frog and his friends pack their sunhats, buckets and spades, then head to Acorn Wood station to board the special steam train to the beach. With sturdy flaps on every spread and rhyming stories that are a joy to read aloud, Frog's Day Out joins the bestselling Tales from Acorn Wood which have been delighting parents and children for over twenty years. Enjoy more lift-the-flap adventures from Acorn Wood: Cat's Cookbook, Squirrel's Snowman, Badger's Band, Dormouse Has a Cold and Mole's Spectacles. Read more

From Number One bestselling picture book duo, David Walliams and Tony Ross, comes this ssssspectacularly funny picture book for children of 3 and up.Miranda loves to be different, and on Bring-your-pet-to-school Day she introduces everyone to her very DIFFERENT pet…Penelope the snake.Miss Bloat the headmistress doesn’t think snakes should be allowed in school. But Penelope has other ideas…Introducing a spectacularly slithery new picture book packed with mischief and mayhem from two superstars!David Walliams's book 'Astrochimp' was a No.1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2024-05-20. Read more

Reveal the stories behind your favourite creatures with this awe-inspiring animal book for curious kids aged 6-8. The animal kingdom is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. An Anthology of Intriguing Animals is a stunning animal encyclopedia for young readers to explore, with reference pages packed with fascinating information, little learners will be captivated as they discover the facts, stories and myths behind their favourite animals. Whether it’s where the slow-motion sloth lives, how the plodding pangolin protects itself from predators, or which animal the Ancient Egyptians thought rolled the Sun across the sky, children can learn all sorts of fun animal facts from the storybook descriptions. This beautiful modern bestiary lets you find the animals that interest you and uncover new favourites along the way. From tigers and chameleons to wolves and owls there’s an animal for everyone in this compendium of creatures. Each type of animal is shown both photographically and illustrated, and children will love poring over the detailed close-up images. The engaging storybook-style descriptions and simple text shed a light on the wonders of wildlife and array of animals, perfect for children aged 6-8 to love and explore for hours on end. Celebrate your child’s curiosity as they: - Explore detailed photographs and striking illustrations of animals around the world - Reveal fun facts and myths about a wide range of animals - Uncover more than 100 animals, each with stunning images and captivating information. This animal encyclopedia for children is the perfect blend of storybook style text with out of this world illustrations which makes it a fantastic animal book for children who are obsessed with the animal kingdom. Encourage young readers to go on a journey to explore a world of information, making this the ideal first reference book for kids aged 6-8 to enjoy for hours on end, whether reading with the family or reading alone, this fun fact book also doubles up as the perfect gift for curious kids who love to learn.Explore the diversity of the animal kingdom whilst uncovering: -Stunning Jacket Detail: gold foil, holographic foil & metallic gold edges-Stunning photography & illustrations inside -A beautiful book for the whole family to treasure -A quality gift to be passed down through the generations More in the Series Anthology of Intriguing Animals is part of the beautiful and informative Anthology series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity as they explore the natural world with The Wonders of Nature or let them walk with the dinosaurs who ruled the earth before them in Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life. Read more

Go on a magical adventure into the jungle with the tooth fairy – the perfect gift for any child with a wobbly tooth!From the bestselling picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks comes The Tooth Fairy and the Crocodile.Ruth Mary the tooth fairy is used to collecting teeth from under the pillows of sleeping children, not animals. But when the Fairy Queen sends her off to the jungle, Ruth Mary doesn't mind. Everything goes well until she collects the tooth of a crocodile, who wakes up and decides that Ruth Mary looks like a tasty snack . . . and with her wings not working, how will the tooth fairy escape?A brilliantly illustrated story from the creators of the What the Ladybird Heard series. Read more

Learn how a tadpole becomes a frog with Eric Carle's classic artwork!In this nonfiction story, young readers explore the transformation of a tadpole into a frog. The miracles of nature come to life in this early-learning series centered around life cycles, featuring simple text and Eric Carle's classic illustrations! Read more

Have you ever wondered how a tiny little tadpole can grow up to become a happy, hoppy frog? Inside the pages of this stunningly illustrated story you will meet a friendly little tadpole, and learn how it transforms into a leaping, bounding frog! This gorgeous rhyming story book is packed with super-cute illustrations, and the board book format is perfect for little hands to hold on to. Bedtime stories will be extra sweet with this wonderful story book! Curious early learners will love being introduced to the topic of the natural world inside the pages of this beautiful book. Read more

"Where the willow meets the water, a tadpole met a caterpillar. They gazed into each other's tiny eyes and fell in love. 'Promise me that you will never change', the caterpillar says."And foolishly, the tadpole promises. But as the seasons pass and he matures, his legs grow, and then his arms - and what happens to his beautiful rainbow friend? As he sits on his lily pad, digesting the butterfly he has just eaten, he little realises that now he will never know! Read more

Slither! Rattle! Hiss! Discover the wonderful world of snakes where they live, how they move, what they eat and whether they bite it, squeeze it, or swallow it whole! Read more

The Enormous Crocodile starting to feel a bit peckish... what should he have for his lunch? This foul fiend - the greediest croc in the whole river - wants to eat something juicy and delicious. His teeth sparkle like knives in the sun and he's getting hungrier and hungrier...But what can the greedy grumptious brute guzzle up?Oh no! Beware- He's looking for someone... someone who looks a lot like YOU! Do you love audio books? Listen to THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE and other Roald Dahl audiobooks read by some very famous voices- plus added squelchy sound effects! Read more

Sometimes the biggest stories come from the smallest beginnings…Winner of the 2020 Oscar’s Book Prize!Meet Tad.She’s the smallest tadpole in a big pond, and lives there with all her tadbrothers and tadsisters.Although something else lives there too… BIG BLUB! And when everyone else starts to disappear, Tad starts to wonder if Big Blub will get her too…Or is everyone else going somewhere else; somewhere better? And if so, will Tad ever get there too?A big story about a tiny tadpole – about growing up, branching out, and taking a leap into life.Winner of the 2020 Oscar’s Book Prize and from the award-winning creator of The Storm Whale and Granddad’s Island, Tad is the perfect story for everyone who’s ever grown up, or still has a way to go…“Saturated with colour and steeped in the fear and excitement of growing up.” The Guardian, Best New Picture Books roundup“An author-illustrator destined to be one of this generation’s great talents” Huffington Post Read more

Meet Betsy Buglove in this magical picture book - a girl who LOVES bugs more than anything else in the world!In a big, bustling town lived a girl who loved bugs,from earthworms to ladybirds, woodlice and slugs.While spiders or ants might make some scream in frightto her, creepy crawlies were such a delight!If there's anything to know about Betsy Buglove, it's that, when she's around, no bug ever has to worry about getting in trouble. Betsy's not afraid of sticky goo, tangled webs, or even muddy boots, no!On her sixth birthday she receives a special gift - a magic magnifying glass that allows her to speak to her fuzzy, sometimes slimy, friends. So get ready, because Betsy's about to get some serious business done.Perfect for children who love to help out in the gardenWill delight the toddler David Attenborough fans in the making, little ones will appreciate bug life even more after reading this!Super bright illustrations and rhyming text will make this a delight for parents, teachers and carers to read aloud time and againWith engaging endpapers at the back, including fun facts about caterpillars, praying mantises and more... did you know butterflies can smell like popcorn?"an exciting and lively adventure with gorgeous illustrations" Picturebook Snob"Fun, factual and filled with ideas about how we can help our insect friends" Book Murmuration Read more

Meet the Adorable Underwater Superhero!Did you know there’s a creature that can regrow its arms, legs, and even parts of its brain? Meet the axolotl—a real-lifesuperhero of the animal world! This fun and exciting book contains everything kids need to know about these amazing little salamanders, from their magical abilities to their underwater adventures.Packed with comprehensive information and tons of pictures illustrating axolotl facts and behaviors, this book is perfect for satisfying a child’s curiosity about these fascinating amphibians. What Makes This Book Special?Explore Their Cool Superpowers: Learn how axolotls regrow body parts and never grow up!Discover Where They Live: Dive into their natural habitat in Mexico and find out why they’re called “walking fish.”Fascinating Facts: Did you know axolotls can change colors to hide from predators or that they love to “dance” when they find a mate?Amazing Activities: Includes fun projects and questions to spark curiosity and encourage kids to explore more.Why Kids Will Love This BookEasy-to-read explanations for curious minds.Pictures of axolotls in action.Inspires a love for science, nature, and animals.Whether you’re a young explorer, a budding scientist, or just love cool animals, "Axolotl Facts for Kids" is the perfect way to learn all about these fascinating creatures.Start your adventure today and discover the secrets of the axolotl!Click on the “Add to Cart” now to learn everything you need to know about axolotls. Read more

Find out about dragon-like critters in this new Co-reader from National Geographic Kids. Co-readers provide one page of text for adults to read aloud and one page text for kids to read aloud on each spread, building toward a collaborative reading experience.Think dragons exist only in fairy tales? Think again! Meet huge komodo dragons, flying lizards, and all sorts of amazing creatures that really are stranger than fiction. Adult and child readers will learn all about fierce and funny REAL dragons together. Co-readers are designed to be read aloud, with one page for the child who is learning to read and the adjacent page for a parent, caregiver, older sibling, buddy, or other more fluent reader. Expert-vetted text along with brilliant photos and a fun approach to reading are a winning formula with kids, parents, and educators. Read more

Find out about snakes, crocodiles, lizards, turtles, and other reptiles in this new co-reader from National Geographic Kids.Learn about your favourite scaly, cold-blooded animals. Find out where they live, what they eat, why they shed their skin, and more.National Geographic Kids Readers have been a hit in the beginning reader category, and this book builds upon that success with a new approach–parents and children reading together. With the same combination of careful text, brilliant photographs, and fun approach to high-interest subjects that has proved to be a winning formula with kids, National Geographic Co-readers provide one page of adult read-aloud and one page of kid read-aloud text on each spread, building toward a collaborative reading experience. Read more

**Nominated for Yoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration 2024**A stunning book about colours full of gorgeous, breathtaking landscapes, with amazing flaps to lift and holes to peep through. From Julia Donaldson, bestselling author of The Gruffalo, and Sharon King-Chai, who together created the award-winning Animalphabet and Counting Creatures.Follow a little girl as she paints her own adventure with her bright blue tree frog companion. With luscious green trees to climb and red hot air balloons to sail away in, children will delight in the rhyming text and vibrant artwork while learning about different colours. A truly beautiful gift, Colours, Colours Everywhere is an absolute must for the family bookshelf. Read more

Little ones can join in the fun with Freddy the Frog by pulling out the sliders, pushing up the tabs and making lots of noise down at the pond. Follow Freddy as he squelches in slime, races his friends and croaks all the day long!Young children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with gentle rhyming text, from the award-winning illustrator of The Gruffalo, Axel Scheffler. Freddy the Frog has been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer's Good Toy Guide.Discover more animal adventures from Axel Scheffler: Pip the Puppy, On the Farm, and In the Jungle. Read more

People have long been intrigued by snakes, and today they are one of the most popular attractions at any zoo. But in the wild, some species are now endangered-because the snakes are hunted for sport or profit, or because their habitats are being destroyed. Read more

**From the creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar**A paperback edition of this much-loved classic. A captivating picture book that teaches young children what makes each animal different and celebrates the importance of being yourself. With die-cut tabs on every page, this is a wonderful introduction to shape, size and colour. Read more

National Geographic Primary Readers is a high-interest series of beginning reading books that have been developed in consultation with education experts. The books pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with lively text by skilled children’s book authors across four reading levels.Meet different kinds of snakes! Find out where they live and what they do. Told in simple yet lively text, Slither, Snake! will enchant kids who are just beginning their reading journey.Level 1: Early readerThese books contain simple sentences and are just right for kids who can decode with ease and are beginning to read fluently. They are ideal for readers of Yellow and Blue banded books. Read more

The natural world experts at National Geographic present the ultimate reference book on reptiles, design just for kids. Crawling with fascinating facts, lively text, and tons of cool, colorful, images of the weirdest and wackiest reptiles on planet Earth, it is sure to be their coveted, #1 reference. Snakey, slimey, scaley, and sensational! Welcome to the amazing world of the most popular reptiles on Earth. With colorful photographs and fun facts, this easy-to-use encyclopedia profiles snakes, lizards, amphibians, turtles and tortoises, crocodilians, and tuatara. Profiles are accompanied by Did You Know? details and fast facts including scientific name, size, diet, and habitat. Read more