|
|
|
Macmillan Children's Books
|
Join a tiny snail and a great big grey-blue humpback whale as they set off on a world tour with a difference ...Featuring all the characters and settings from the much-loved story, this great-value book is packed with scenes to colour in, as well as imaginative drawing activities. |
|
Poor Rhyming Rabbit is feeling lonely and left out. None of his fellow rabbits appreciate his carefully thought-out poems. And as for the other animals he meets? They just tell him to be quiet! Then one starry night he meets someone who shares his enthusiasm for poetry ...Bursting with Julia Donaldson's rhythmic, lyrical verse and Lydia Monks's bright, beautiful illustrations, The Rhyming Rabbit is now yours to own as a beautiful glittery board book. 'Picture book perfection.' — Sunday Telegraph. |
|
Featuring all the characters and settings from the much-loved story, this great-value book is packed with scenes to colour in, as well as imaginative drawing activities. |
|
Once upon a farm lived a ladybird, And these are the things that she saw and heard Those crafty robbers Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len are out of jail, and they're heading back to the farm with another cunning plan to cause trouble. They've been stealing eggs from the fat red hen, but now they're setting their sights higher and are planning to steal the fat red hen herself! Fortunately the quiet, clever ladybird is on their trail, and she and her farm animal friends have a plan of their own. Join the cow, the goose, the horse, the sheep, the cat, and everyone's favourite ladybird in this fantastically funny farmyard caper — a much anticipated sequel to the hugely successful What the Ladybird Heard, which has sold over a million copies worldwide. Children will love the gorgeously glittery eye-catching cover, and spotting the sparkly ladybird on every page. With slapstick action, animal noises, and a mysterious Snuggly Snerd bird, What the Ladybird Heard Next is destined to become yet another classic in the Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks collection. |
|
Those crafty robbers Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len are out of jail, and they're heading back to the farm with another cunning plan to cause trouble. They've been stealing eggs from the fat red hen, but now they're setting their sights higher and are planning to steal the fat red hen herself! Fortunately the quiet, clever ladybird is on their trail, and she and her farm animal friends have a plan of their own. Join the cow, the goose, the horse, the sheep, the cat, and everyone's favourite ladybird in this fantastically funny farmyard caper — a much anticipated sequel to the hugely successful What the Ladybird Heard, which has sold over a million copies worldwide. |
|
What the Ladybird Heard Sticker Book is the must-have sticker book for fans of the bestselling picture book What the Ladybird Heard. Packed with games, activities and hundreds of stickers. Perfect for birthdays, rainy days and school holidays — a great gift for any child. From Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, an unstoppable picture book pairing. |
|
Ellen still can't believe that the mysterious Mirror-Belle is her friend. After all, how can you really believe in a girl who stares at you out of the mirror but who isn't your reflection? A girl who claims she is a princess from a magical, faraway land? But now mischievous Mirror-Belle is back, a surprise visitor at Ellen's ballet class. And she's all ready to dance Ellen into all sorts of amazing adventures. |
|
«The princess may try seven times to escape By changing her colour and changing her shape.» But each time Princess Eliza changes — into a blue fish, a yellow chick, a red fox or a black cat — the wicked wizard finds her and sets her another horrible task. Will this plucky princess be able to outwit him and escape back to the palace in time to cut her birthday cake? Created by bestselling team behind What the Ladybird Heard, Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, The Princess and the Wizard is a charming magical tale for all to enjoy!» |
|
«Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your golden hair!» First Stories: Rapunzel is the perfect introduction for young children to this classic fairy tale. Push, pull and turn mechanisms bring the story to life and introduce all the main characters: Rapunzel, the handsome prince and of course the wicked witch. This well-loved fairy tale is beautifully imagined for a new generation by children's illustrator Dan Taylor. Also available: Snow White, Alice in Wonderland, Cinderella, The Jungle Book.» |
|
Rosie's Hat isn't just any old hat. When a gust of wind sweeps it off her head, it goes off on a whole hatful of adventures! It becomes a toy for a dog, a hiding-place for a mouse, a frisbee for some children, and even a nest for some birds. Surely poor Rosie will never find her hat again—or will she? This satisfyingly circular tale from the author of The Gruffalo is packed with irresistible sound effects, making it perfect for children to join in with—and Anna Currey's beautiful watercolor illustrations perfectly capture the warmth and fun of the story. |
|
There's a hullabaloo at the seaside when wobbly toddler takes a walk and is soon joined by a joyful troop of human and animal friends. They wander happily along with a clip clop, hurry scurry, flip flop, toddle waddle, but where will they go and who else will they meet along the way? Jaunty rhymes and bright, bold pictures ensure that even the youngest child will love this simple, playful story, a wonderful introduction to onomatopoeia. |
|
Featuring all the characters from the bestselling picture book, THE GRUFFALO'S CHILD, this fun book is packed with scenes to colour in, join-the-dots and imaginative drawing activities. Perfect for rainy days and holidays, and a must for all Gruffalo fans! |
|
Buster's staying with Grandma on the farm. But where will he find the eggs for breakfast? Not in the stable -- oh dear! Young children will love lifting the flaps as they turn the pages and follow Buster around the farm. |
|
Rod Campbell, the creator of the preschool lift-the-flap classic Dear Zoo, has been a trusted name in early learning for over thirty years — and Oh Dear! has been a firm favourite with toddlers and parents alike since it was first published in 1983. Even babies and young toddlers can enjoy the story with Oh Dear! Farm Animal Shapes. Toddlers will love turning the shaped pages of this sturdy board book to discover all the farm animals from the original story. Which one has the eggs for breakfast? Not the cow or the pig -- oh dear! With bright, colourful artwork and easy-to-turn pages, Oh Dear! Farm Animal Shapes is a fun and exciting way for toddlers to explore the shapes of all their favourite animals. |
|
The parrots are pulling up carrots, the bears are picking pears, and a swarm of bees are pruning the trees with their miniature shears. Julia Donaldson's whimsical rhymes and Nick Sharratt's hilarious illustrations make this early introduction to animals, the outdoors, and gardening a delight to share out loud. With plenty to giggle at on every page, counting—or gardening—has never been so much |
|
Ellen gets a big shock when her double appears out of the bathroom mirror. But Mirror-Belle is a double with a difference! She is a princess, and a very mischievous one at that. Join magically mischievous Mirror-Belle as she comes popping out of Ellen's mirror to sweep her into even more hilarious escapades. You can guarantee that wherever Mirror-Belle goes, trouble will follow. |
|
«Cinderella, you shall go to the ball!» First Stories: Cinderella is the perfect introduction, for young children, to this classic fairy tale. Push, pull and turn mechanisms bring the story to life and introduce all the main characters: Cinderella, her stepsisters, the handsome prince and of course the fairy godmother. This well-loved fairy tale is beautifully imagined for a new generation by children's illustrator Dan Taylor.» |
|
Calling all nature explorers to go outside with the Gruffalo! Don't forget to take this wintertime sticker activity book with you and keep your eyes peeled. Learn all about nature with this colourful spotters' guide, packed with fun, winter-themed indoor and 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. |
|
