Matthew Oldham

Sarah Courtauld

Mary Sebag-Montefiore

Susanna Davidson

Henry Brook

Laura Cowan

Anna Milbourne

Ruth Brocklehurst

Rachel Firth

Megan Cullis

Jerome Martin (Writer of children's books)

"From Romeo and Juliet's star-crossed love, to the dark ambitions of Macbeth, the characters from Shakespeare's plays are famous throughout the world. This collection of stories from all the plays, with beautiful illustrations and quotations, is the perfect introduction to Shakespeare." -- Back cover.

Stories from All the Plays

The Usborne Complete Shakespeare

Filled with simple, stylish images designed to appeal to young children. Just brush water over the bold black and white designs to watch a carol-singing mouse, a well-filled stocking and even Santa himself burst into color.

First Magic Painting Christmas

All kinds of fairies and pixies flutter through the pages of this delightful early years colouring book. Little children will love the magical illustrations, and the bold, simple outlines make this book ideal for developing pencil control skills.

First Colouring Fairies and Pixies

If you've ever wondered what to do with dough, this book will inspire and delight. Follow the simple instructions to roll and flatten the dough into shapes, and press them onto the pictures on the pages of the book. The book provides bright and cheerful scenes for young children to decorate with dough shapes and the shiny surface makes the dough easy to remove before turning the page or closing the book.

Little Children's Dough Play Book

A simple colouring book full of mermaids, for very young children. Little children will love exploring the watery world of mermaids with this magical early years colouring book. Bold, simple outlines and large areas to colour in make this book ideal for developing pencil control skills.

First Colouring Mermaids

Eddie Reyon

An informative introduction to the world of money, covering everything from bank accounts, earning and borrowing to government spending, taxes and inflation. With bright, infographic pictures, a detailed glossary and links to specially selected websites where you can visit a virtual bank, see money from around the world and more.

Money for Beginners

Mary Cartwright

This delightful book introduces very little children to over 150 everyday words. Elisa Ferro's bright and vibrant illustrations are full of things to spot and talk about, and bring this new vocabulary to life. Helps children to build their vocabulary and develop early reading skills. Encourages word and picture recognition. Quirky details to engage young readers.

First Words Book

This engaging picture introduces little children to the wonders of science. Simple, friendly illustrations take you through a wide range of subjects - from astronauts living in space to simple experiments you can try at home. Discover how a seed grows, why things float, what makes materials change and much more. Full of fascinating facts and important concepts that grownups and children can share and talk about together. Includes internet links to websites with video clips, games and activities for young children to find out more about science. Part of a series which also includes My First Outdoor Book (9781474943031) and My First Body Book (9781474915977).

My First Science Book

This delightful book introduces very little children to the numbers from 1 to 10. Elisa Ferro's bright and vibrant illustrations are full of things to spot, to count and talk about. The final page shows how you can use numbers to count REALLY high!

First Numbers

This book takes young readers on a spectacular journey around the world, from the highest mountain peaks to the very bottom of the ocean. Full of fascinating facts, this book uses jaw-dropping landscapes and richly illustrated maps to explain the wonderful secrets behind Planet Earth. Stunning but accessible illustrations by Stephanie Fizer Coleman, and large format creates extra impact. Full of rich vocabulary, with clear simple explanations. Includes links to websites with video clips, games and activities and maps to find out more about the people, places and geography of our planet.

Book of Planet Earth

An informative picture book for young children that explores the amazing world beneath the waves. Prepare to explore kaleidoscopic coral reefs, frozen Arctic waters and the deepest, darkest parts of the ocean floor. Lots to look at and talk about. Written in a simple, accessible style, full of rich vocabulary. Internet links to regularly reviewed websites with homework help, virtual tours, reconstructions, games and quizzes. Part of a series which also includes My Very First Animals Book (978147492263), My Very First Dinosaurs Book (9781409564164), My Very First Our World Book (9781474917896) and other titles.

My First Seas and Oceans Book

An informative picture book that introduces young children to some of the most exciting periods of human history through a series of engaging scenes, from a busy Stone Age camp to a bustling Roman forum and the legendary city of Timbuktu. With lots to look at and talk about on every page. Full of rich vocabulary Part of a series which also includes 'My Very First Book About Dinosaurs' (9781409564164) and 'My Very First Book About Space' (9781409582007).

Long Ago Book

This engaging picture book for little children explains how the body works, covering everything from blood and bones to dreams and digestion. Simple, friendly illustrations take you through basic body parts and processes. Discover how your heart works, what happens as you grow up, which part of your brain controls coughing and sneezing, and more. Charming original artwork by Tony Neal featuring friendly,colourful characters. Simple, engaging text suitable for sharing with little children. Look out for fascinating facts including how many years of your life you will spend asleep, how many glasses the water in your body would fill and how fast your brain works compared to a racing car.

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