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Книги издательства «Macmillan Children's Books»
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Rod Campbell's classic alphabet and numbers board books FARM 123 and ABC ZOO can now be enjoyed as large paperback editions. In ABC ZOO you can make all sorts of animal friends as you read through the alphabet -- all the way to Z for zebras. With bright, bold illustrations and a simple, engaging text, plus lots of flaps to lift, learning your ABCs has never been so much fun. The perfect first alphabet book. |
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Turn the London Eye, open and close Tower Bridge, take a ride on the Tube and more! Push, pull and slide the scene to explore the sights of the busy city. This big, bright board book has easy-to-use mechanisms that are designed for toddlers. The illustrations are packed with detail and things to spot, making it the perfect introduction to London, or a great way to share memories of a first visit. |
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The story of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland continues to enchant generations of adults and children alike. This picture book version, adapted by Lewis Carroll himself and designed especially for younger readers, will bring back many happy memories for parents and grandparents and is a perfect introduction to all the magic and humorous mayhem of Wonderland! First published by Macmillan & Co in 1890, this newly rediscovered treasure is a perfect gift; ideal for all the family and a joy to share aloud. |
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What is a black hole? How do we know that stars and galaxies are billions of years old? What is the difference between stars and planets? Glenn Murphy, author of Why is Snot Green?, answers these and a lot of other brilliant questions in this funny and informative book. Packed with doodles and information about all sorts of incredible things, like supermassive black holes, galaxies, telescopes, planets, solar flares, constellations, eclipses and red dwarfs, this book contains absolutely no boring bits! |
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Not suitable for children under 5 years of age The complete story and original illustrations of Jonathan Emmett and Poly Bernatene's picture book, THE SANTA TRAP, have been specially re-designed into a smaller early reader format. Created with expert advice from a literacy consultant, this new version offers children a natural next step on from picture books to support them as they grow in reading confidence. Bradley Bartleby is very bad — and Santa Claus knows it! So when Bradley empties his stocking on Christmas Day to find nothing but a pair of socks, he hatches a devious plan. With dynamite, trapdoors and a tiger, Santa doesn't stand a chance. Does he? 'This is a great series which, by using well-loved stories, will encourage children to become enthusiastic, independent readers.' |
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Learn all about numbers with the Gruffalo and friends through five fantastic puzzles. Count from one piece to five with Mouse, Snake, Fox, Owl, and the Gruffalo! This chunky board book is perfect for small paws, and young Gruffalo fans will love discovering a favourite character on every spread! An exciting new My First Gruffalo jigsaw series from the best-selling Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. |
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Learn all about colours with the Gruffalo and friends through five fantastic four-piece puzzles. This chunky board book is perfect for small paws, and young Gruffalo fans will love discovering a favourite character on every spread! For extra fun, there's something colourful to spot in every jigsaw once it's assembled. An exciting new My First Gruffalo jigsaw series from the best-selling Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. |
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Calling all nature explorers to go outside with the Gruffalo! Don't forget to take this sticker activity guide with you and keep your eyes peeled. Learn all about nature with this colourful spotter's guide, packed with fun outdoor activities and hundreds of stickers — a brilliant book for all the family. This handily sized activity book is suitable for even the youngest nature lovers and Gruffalo fans, and is full of great activities that are based around seeing and engaging with nature and the outside world. It's about stopping, seeing, listening and collecting in a way that's accessible and fun, with activities that link into the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) of the curriculum for Years 4 and 5. |
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What is a selfish gene? What are the kingdoms of life? Why are there no car-sized bugs and beetles? Glenn Murphy, author of Why is Snot Green?, answers these and a lot of other brilliant questions in this funny and informative book. Packed with doodles and information about all sorts of incredible things, from how we evolved from chemical soup to shrews to human beings, and why bugs really do rule the world, this book contains absolutely no boring bits! |
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The complete story and original illustrations of Pamela Duncan Edwards and Deborah Allwright's picture book, DINOSAUR SLEEPOVER, have been specially re-designed into a smaller early reader format. Created with expert advice from a literacy consultant, this new version offers children a natural next step on from picture books to support them as they grow in reading confidence. What would you do if you and Dinosaur had been invited to a sleepover party and Dinosaur looked worried? He's never slept away from home before. You'd say, Don't worry, Dinosaur. Sleepovers are fun. 'This is a great series which, by using well-loved stories, will encourage children to become enthusiastic, independent readers.' Dr Fiona Maine, Lecturer in Literacy Education, University of Cambridge. |
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What happens in your head during a headache? What are toes for? Why are some farts eggier than others? Glenn Murphy, author of Why is Snot Green?, answers these and a lot of other brilliant questions in this funny and informative book. Packed with doodles and information about all sorts of incredible things, from scabs, cells and broken bones to brainpower, bacteria and deadly diseases, this book contains absolutely no boring bits! |
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When Alfonso the cat hears there's a boat coming into harbour carrying its largest ever catch, he hatches a plan. It's brave! It's bold! And it involves a ghost pirate ship, some rather gullible fishermen, and cats... lots of cats. With an infectious rhyming text and laugh-out-loud illustrations, this book is set to become a firm favourite for fans of life on the high seas. |
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I wrote to the zoo to send me a pet... This classic lift-the-flap book has been a favourite with toddlers ever since it was first published in 1982. Now reissued as a sturdy casebound board book, it is perfect for little hands. |
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The complete story and original illustrations of FOOTBALL FEVER by Alan Durant and Kate Leake have been specially re-designed into an early reader format. Created with expert advice from a literacy consultant, this new version is intended to help and encourage children who are growing in reading confidence. William eats, talks and dreams football, and he's driving his sister crazy! When William's dad takes him to a football club for the first time, who knows if William will score? And who'll be next to catch the football bug? |
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A rhyming story of a mouse and a monster. Little mouse goes for a walk in a dangerous forest. To scare off his enemies, he invents tales of a fantastical creature called the Gruffalo. Imagine his surprise when he meets the real Gruffalo! |
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One dark night the Gruffalo's child disobeys her father's warnings and ventures out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn't really exist, does he? |
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George wished he wasn't the scruffiest giant in town. So when he sees a new shop selling giant-sized clothes, he decides it's time for a new look: smart trousers, smart shirt, stripy tie, shiny shoes. Now he's the smartest giant in town... until he bumps into some animals who desperately need his help — and his clothes! |
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One tiny snail longs to see the world and hitches a lift on the tail of a whale. Together they go on an amazing journey, past icebergs and volcanoes, sharks and penguins, and the little snail feels so small in the vastness of the world. But when disaster strikes and the whale is beached in a bay, it's the tiny snail who saves the day. |
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A little old lady thinks her house is a squash and a squeeze but, with the advice of a wise old man and the help of a few farmyard animals, she soon discovers that it's not as small as she thought. The very first book from the award-winning creators of The Gruffalo, first reissued in hardback to great acclaim in 2003 as part of the 10th anniversary celebrations of Julia and Axel's collaboration. |
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'Poor old fox has lost his socks. He looks in a chest and finds a vest.' Can you help fox find his socks? Are they in the kitchen or under the stairs? Are they inside the clock or hidden in a chest? Lift the flaps and find out! Collect all four books in The Acorn Wood series: Postman Bear, Rabbit's Nap, and Hide-and-Seek Pig. |
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