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Usborne
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A comprehensive dictionary with over a thousand colour illustrations, over 10,000 entries and 25,000 straightforward definitions with part of speech indicators, example sentences and pronunciation guides for tricky words. Also contains information on parts of speech, the conventions of written English and a brief history of the English language. |
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Can Poppy and Sam save the day when the barn at Apple Tree Farm catches fire? Young children will love finding out what happens in this charming short story, specially written for new readers. Available as a mini paperback, or as an ebook with audio. (Please note the Kindle Fire has easy to follow pop-up text but no audio.) |
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A substantial write-on, tear-off activity pad containing lots of puzzles, colouring, doodling, drawing and games. Great for keeping children occupied on journeys, rainy days or during other quiet moments. The tear-off pages make this pad perfect for sharing with a friend. |
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Apple Tree Farm is bought to life with a variety of stickers and illustrations from Stephen Cartwright. Young children will love following the simple stories and finding stickers to replace the missing words. Each story features over 50 colourful stickers, including 'I found the duck!' reward stickers. |
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Part of a series of farmyard tales sticker storybooks, this title contains over fifty stickers that can be used throughout the story to replace key words and help young children build their vocabulary. It is illustrated by Stephen Cartwright. |
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This book tells a story about the Boot family. They live on Apple Tree Farm. Some words in the story have been replaced by pictures. Find the stickers that match these pictures and stick them over the top. Each sticker has the word with it to help you read the story. Some of the big pictures have pieces missing. Find the stickers with the missing pieces to finish the pictures. A yellow duck is hidden in every picture. When you have found the duck you can put a sticker on the page. |
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A lively story with humorous illustrations, ideal for children who are beginning to read for themselves, or for reading aloud together. With simple rhyming text and phonic repetition specially designed to develop essential language and early reading skills. Includes guidance notes for parents at the back of the book. |
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Children are always asking questions and their bodies are an endless source of fascination to them. This quirkily illustrated book has lots of answers and will engross curious children. You can find the answers to intriguing questions such as How do I smell things? What makes me burp? Why do I need to wash my hands? Why is blood red? And lots more. It offers friendly, simple answers to challenging questions, with entertaining and informative illustrations. |
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Follow the adventures of a wriggly tadpole in this captivating picture book that peeks into the depths of a cool, dark pond. The simple and engaging text is accompanied by vibrant illustrations as young readers encounter enormous fish, fluffy ducklings, and shimmering dragonflies. |
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This is a brand-new edition of the popular activity book. Crammed full of fun and challenging things to make and do with paper, from paper crocodiles to 3-D bugs, the book covers and embossing will keep even the most active and keen-minded child occupied. It also contains ideas on how to dye and texture paper which can then be used in other projects, either at school or home. It contains over 45 activities, each accompanied by simple, step-by-step instructions and clear illustrations to make them easy to understand and complete. |
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An introduction to basic letter-sounds, that helps children learn to write letters and simple words. Including illustrations, fun colouring activities and stickers, it fully supports the Government's Letters and Sounds programme and phonics teaching in schools, and complements the Very First Reading series of storybooks. |
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Not just for rainy days, this write-in, mixed-activity book is just right for any quiet times when little children fancy sitting down and getting on with something. Packed with mazes, word searches, picture puzzles, colouring-in, dot-to-dot, spot-the-difference and more, there is something for every child. It is a fantastic pastime for journeys and holidays. |
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An introduction to colours and their use in paintings, including where colours come from, how paints are made, and how painters use paint to make us see the colour effects they want. It also shows how different colours affect each other, and how they can change our moods and perceptions. |
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A lift-the-flap information book for young readers which explores life in ancient Egypt, in particular the rituals that the Egyptian pyramids undertoo in preparation for the afterlife. |
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A luxury gift edition of traditional stories specially written for the very young, presented with a clothbound cover in a sturdy presentation slipcase. Beautifully designed pages with enchanting illustrations bring each tale to life. |
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This title is guaranteed to have young children cheering in the terraces with its football themed activities, including a muddy training ground painting, a penalty shoot-out card and footballer finger puppets. Each activity is clearly illustrated with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions. |
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Delve into the turbulent world of the Middle Ages and discover life in medieval Europe with this fascinating sticker book. Includes over 90 stickers of beautiful ancient artefacts to complete the pages, covering topics from 'Kings and Queens' and 'Knights' to 'Clothes and fashion' and 'Castles and warfare'. An accessible and interactive way to learn about this exciting period of history. |
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Tells the story of Jack, who swaps his mother's cow for some 'magic' beans which grow into a huge beanstalk. By climbing this oversized plant, Jack reaches the home of a terrifying giant. Will Jack be able to escape with the giant's gold, or will the giant grind Jack's bones to make his bread? |
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This is a new title in Young Reading Series Three, which is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. Orphaned Pip lives a humble life with his sister and her husband, until a fateful encounter on the marsh causes his life to change irrevocably. Will his great expectations be fulfilled, or can this new life only lead to disaster? This book is illustrated by Barry Ablett, illustrator of Usborne Young Reading Series Three: Oliver Twist. It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University. It features beautifully produced hardback with ribbon marker. |
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