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Chris Haughton's Little Library
A boxed set of five vibrant, witty board books from multi-award-winning author-illustrator Chris Haughton. In these five stories, join a lost Little Owl trying to find his way home, George the dog and his attempts to be good, a band of adventurers sneaking up on a tropical bird, a bear and his woodland animal friends getting ready to sleep, and Little Crab learning to be brave.
£39.95
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The Gruffalo and Friends Advent Calendar Book Collection
Celebrate the festive season with this collection of twenty-four individually-wrapped mini books from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, packaged together in a beautiful hardback slipcase with ribbon tie.
£25.00
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A whale of a time
From rib-ticklingly funny to wryly witty, each poem in this uplifting collection is guaranteed to put a smile on your face and is perfect for reading aloud to share even more side-splitting hilarity with family and friends. Whether it's a poem about socks or spaniels, eggs or elephants, this bright and brilliant collection will bring you cheer and laughter every day.
£25.00
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Fold-Out + Play: Doll's House
This fantastic fold-out book effortlessly transforms into a stylish 3D doll's house that children can explore and play with!"Perfect for children who love to use their imagination . . . In a word, adorable!" Irish Independent"This book folds out to a doll's house - an ideal space saver." Good Housekeeping There are stand-up characters to bring to life, pieces of press-out furniture to build and colourful stickers to decorate the house with. You can make the kitchen, bathroom, living room and bedroom your own and then enjoy hours of play in your customised doll's house. An easy-to-follow instruction sheet and QR code with assembly videos will help you build the furniture.From Ingela P Arrhenius, the illustrator behind the award-winning Felt Flaps: Where's Mr/Mrs? and bestselling Peekaboo series.Fold-out + Play Doll's House is perfect for playtime on-the-go or for those with limited space, as all the press-out pieces can be stored away
£20.00
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The little prince
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's tender and magical classic fable, adapted as a brand-new pop-up book!Please - draw me a sheep.I blinked.The voice belonged to a charming little prince.
£20.00
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That Christmas and other stories
From international film phenomenon, Richard Curtis, and award-winnning illustrator, Rebecca Cobb, comes three heartwarming tales of magical Christmases. Celebrate all kinds of Christmases in these funny festive tales. The books have been woven together into a major animated Netflix film.
£20.00
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Begin again
A powerful, thoughtful and bold comment on humanity and its future from one of today's most thought-provoking artists.
£20.00
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£20.00
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The Moomins and the Comet
Join Moomintroll, Sniff and all their friends in this gorgeous pop-up adventure - the perfect gift for Moomin fans of all ages!When a comet threatens life in Moominvalley, Moomintroll and Sniff must warn everyone in time. But will they manage, when adventure is hiding behind every corner? Join them as they travel to the Observatory by turning the pages to reveal five stunning pop-up scenes. Explore the Lonely Mountains, dance through the night in a deep dark forest, and cross a steaming abyss!This gorgeous pop-up book is based on Tove Jansson's classic Moomin story, Comet in Moominland, and brings the adventure to life in a way never been seen before. The Moomins and the Comet is the perfect gift for Moomin fans old and new, and is sure to be treasured for years to come.Discover more pop-up Moomin fun in The Moomins Find a Home.
£19.99
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A Year in the Moominhouse
A gorgeously illustrated carousel book showing the iconic Moominhouse throughout the seasons.
£19.99
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'Tis the season
A spectacular advent calendar book filled with festive poems, hidden surprises and a magical fold-out frieze! Count down to Christmas with well-loved poets, including Ogden Nash, Nikki Giovanni, John Agard and Christina Rossetti and joyful artwork from Richard Jones. Peek inside the windows of the house to find a family wrapping presents, take a look behind a holly bush to find a little mouse and see what's happening in the town behind a glittering Christmas tree.
£19.99
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The Nutcracker
Follow Clara on a magical Christmas adventure in this retelling of the classic ballet story.
£18.99
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The Magic Bedtime Train Ride
Bring a moment of calm to the end of a busy day with this Sleepy Soundbook - combining sound, storytelling and a little dreamy magic.Here come our passengers, tickets at the ready: Lullaby the leopard, Rockabye the rabbit, Starlight the sloth . . . everyone is here, for a trip on the Dreamland Express. And readers can join the journey - press the star on each page to bring the sounds of the story to life!The train winds through a forest; past a gently flowing river; through and under a waterfall; around a park full of birdsong; to the seaside; up into the mountains; under a sky full of stars; into a station, where crickets are chirping; and then into a cosy mountain cabin, where the fire crackles and a soothing song sends the little friends to sleep. This sound book features: 10 touch-activated, ten-second sound clips, each one a blend of calming noises from nature and soft, sleepy instrumental music. Rhythmic, tactile sounds including crickets chirping and the gentle crackle of a fire - offering ASMR appeal and creating an immersive experience that should help children feel cocooned and calm. A charming story with adorable animal characters, told in words that are simple and soothing: to be read slowly and softly. Hand-painted artwork from rising star Lauren Degraaf, rich with details of the train's starlit journey - with a shimmery cover. The result is a gentle sensory wind-down . . . A story to charm and inspire, illustrations to get lost in and sounds to send little ones drifting off on their own trip to Dreamland!MANUFACTURER'S NOTE: Please pull the white tab out of the back of the book before use. Sound buttons require a firm push in exact location to work, which may be hard for young children.
£16.99
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The Great Mouse Orchestra
**'A special festive treat ' - The Bookseller****From bestselling author Ella Risbridger comes The Great Mouse Orchestra - the irresistible story of one brave little mouse who sets out on a grand festive adventure.**Featuring gorgeous colour artwork and wintery activities to make-and-do throughout, this beautiful book is sure to become a festive family tradition to be enjoyed year after year.This is the tale of one little mouse called Jeremy Larkin - and his dream of finding the legendary Great Mouse Orchestra. Over one magical winter night, Jeremy sets out on his mission, helped by a bold little fox called Cleo, a squirrel boy called Antoine, a Pekinese named Eloise, and an all-girl Bat Gang. Will Jeremy find the Orchestra? Or will he find that - just maybe - it's been there all along? Featuring lots of gorgeous activities - including recipes for Christmas spice cake and festive hot chocolate - this irresistible winter adventure is packed with frosty magic, warmth and wonder.**This lavishly illustrated hardback book has a beautiful, foiled-covered jacket over a stunning red cloth-effect case and matching red ribbon marker - making it the perfect gift for readers both young and old**
£16.99
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Books According to Dog and Owl
A beautiful celebration of the joy of reading from bestselling children's author Piers Torday.'Perhaps the greatest gift is reading itself.'Join Girl, her loyal companion Dog, and new arrival Baby Brother on a magical journey to discover books. Together, they explore the many joys of reading: for happiness, adventure, empathy and even future success. From the quiet magic of libraries to the warmth of sharing stories at home, their world, reflections, adventures and questions celebrate the beauty of a childhood shaped by books.But when the world feels full of distractions and the magic of books starts to fade, the arrival of the Story Owl reminds them - and us all - of the extraordinary power of reading . . .Bestselling and award-winning author Piers Torday combines lyrical storytelling with real insights into the benefits of reading. Beautifully brought to life with Tim Smart's illustrations, this is a heartfelt celebration for readers of all ages.A truly special gift for young readers, to remind us all why reading is magic.
£16.99
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Winnie-the-Pooh
A beautiful hardback treasury containing four Winnie-the-Pooh adventures in rhyme, featuring some of the best-loved characters from the Hundred Acre Wood.Join Winnie-the-Pooh for a walk through the Hundred Acre Wood, help him write the name tags for Rabbit's birthday party, go sledging at the palace, and discover just who is following them through the woods! It includes Winnie-the-Pooh and the Party, Winnie-the-Pooh at the Palace, Winnie-the-Pooh and Me and What Shall We Do, Winnie-the-Pooh?This gorgeous treasury features gentle rhyming verse by bestselling author Jeanne Willis, inspired by the classic poems of A. A. Milne, and charming illustrations by Mark Burgess, in the style of E. H. Shepard. It is the perfect gift for anyone who loves the enchanting world of Winnie-the-Pooh and friends.
£16.99
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Nature Tales
Join Peter Rabbit and friends in this collection of brand new adventures that celebrate the great outdoors. From racing rafts across the lake and building dens in the snow, to midnight feasts and crawling through tunnels underground - join Peter and friends as they have fun and make mischief wherever they go.This enchanting new treasury is perfect for sharing with budding explorers and includes activities to bring the tales to life. WIth gorgeous watercolour illustrations and a special foiled cover, this is an ideal gift for both avid Peter Rabbit fans, and those who are new to the wonderful World of Peter Rabbit.Text by Jim Helmore. Illustrations by Neil Faulkner. Discover more beautifully illustrated Peter Rabbit collections:Peter Rabbit: Tales from the CountrysidePeter Rabbit: Christmas is ComingPeter Rabbit: Tales for Bedtime
£16.99
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The Gruffalo and Other Stories Treasury
Three classic Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler picture books with songs, games, quizzes and more activities to enjoy with each story.
£16.99
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Tales from the countryside
This enchanting book is the perfect gift to share with the family and read all about Peter's adventures throughout the year. With 24 new stories and activities, this book celebrates the natural world and all Peter's friends within it. Join him harvesting apples in the autumn, stargazing on a crisp Winter night, finding a missing lamb in the spring meadows and enjoying a perfect picnic in the summer sun!
£16.99
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In the Hall of the Mountain King
Discover the spellbinding magic of The Mountain King in this musical retelling of Peer Gynt - push the button on each beautiful scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Grieg's score.
£16.99
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The Wind in the Willows
Meet Mole, Ratty, Toad and Badger in this timeless adventure that has enchanted generations of children. One spring day, Mole peers out from his underground home to find a marvellous world awaits him. As the seasons pass, he picnics on the riverbank with Ratty, accompanies Toad on a chaotic caravan adventure, and even braves the snowy depths of the fearsome Wild Wood in search of Badger. But when Toad's mischievous ways finally land him in trouble, can his friends come to his rescue and recapture Toad Hall from a gang of sneaky stoats and wheedling weasels?
£16.99
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Meanwhile Back on Earth
The captivating new companion to international bestsellers Here We Are and What We'll Build
£16.99
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A Hatful of Songs
Sing, read and listen along with this fabulous collection of illustrated songs, based on some of Julia Donaldson's best-loved picture books!As well as being the UK's most successful picture book author, Julia Donaldson is a gifted songwriter for children. A Hatful of Songs contains ten of her songs, based on Julia Donaldson's best-loved picture books, including What the Ladybird Heard, Cave Baby, One Mole Digging a Hole, Tyrannosaurus Drip, There's an Owl in my Towel and more!This beautiful songbook treasury is illustrated throughout with the wonderful artwork of Lydia Monks, David Roberts, Nick Sharratt, Emily Gravett and Rebecca Cobb.Scan the QR code to enjoy all the songs performed by Julia herself. Which will be familiar to anyone who has heard them on TV or radio or enjoyed one of Julia's live performances.With a beautiful cover, a foreword by the author, and scores so anyone can perform these songs, this is the perfect gift for all fans of Julia Donaldson.
£15.99
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The Paper Girl
'A brilliant example of the power of picture books: concept, words, images and design all work together to deliver a message that every girl - every child - needs to hear.' - Nicola DaviesA spellbinding keepsake book about learning to say 'no' and the transformative beauty of becoming who you truly are, brought to life with exquisite papercut artwork. This is the story of a girl made from paper, who is bright and kind and eager to please. When she is told she should be beautiful, she folds herself into a flower; when she is told she should be clever, she folds herself into a fox; when she is told she should be a 'shining example to others', she folds herself into a star. But nothing she does is ever quite enough - until she does something truly beautiful, clever and shiningly wonderful. She says, 'No.' So unfolds this modern fairy tale, powerfully written by the multi-award-winning author, Caryl Lewis. Her words are paired with exquisite papercut artwork by début illustrator Kanako Abe. Packaged as a beautiful hardback - featuring gilded edges, an embossed cover and an intricate diecut design sitting over the title page - this book is suitable for children and adults alike . . . An invitation to celebrate your strength and find your true self. 'Powerful, moving and magical.' - Eloise Williams, inaugural Children's Laureate Wales'A real work of art with a powerful message about staying true to yourself. This is a book to read, share and treasure.' - Clare Fayers'A poignant and truly moving tale of empowerment that will speak across generations.' - Sita Brahmachari
£14.99
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