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Child’s Play Children’s Books and Games

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Songs and Rhymes Singing songs and rhymes is the perfect way to bond with your baby and share quality time. It also aids language development by introducing them to the natural sounds and patterns of speech. Combining these with actions also stimulates the brain and helps muscle development and coordination. Ten Little Fingers Shortlisted for Booktrust Early Years Award 2004 Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes… Winner of Sainsbury’s Baby Book Award 2002 Winners of Practical Pre-School Gold Award 2004

Baby Board Books

Annie Kubler

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This award-winning series has been specifically designed for babies. A great introduction to books through well-known nursery songs.

978-1-84643-120-3 H120 This Little Piggy 978-1-84643-121-0 H121 Hey Diddle Diddle

978- 0-85953-728- 5 B728 Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes 978- 0-85953-846-6 B846 If You’re Happy and You Know It 978- 0-85953-610- 3 B610 Ten Little Fingers

978-1-84643-338-2 H338 Pat-a-Cake

NEW!

978-1-84643-339-9 H339 Humpty Dumpty

NEW!

978-1-84643-340-5 H340 Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat

978- 0-85953-626- 4 B626 Dingle Dangle Scarecrow

NEW!

978-1-84643-341-2 H341 Hop a Little, Jump a Little!

978- 0-85953-628- 8 B628 Ring-a-Ring o’ Roses

12 pages

978- 0-85953-658-5 B658 Row, Row, Row Your Boat

Two Little Hands Illustrated by Kay Widdowson All babies love singing and clapping, and these novel, hand-shaped books are full of noisy clapping rhymes, ensuring lots of fun and laughter. Tap the ‘clackers’ together to make a clapping sound. 978-1- 84643-185-2 H185 Clap Your Hands 978-1- 84643-186-9 H186 Give a Little Clap

12 pages 160 x 160mm

978-1-84643-122-7 H122 I’m a Little Teapot

0-2 years $12.95 each 2

210 x 210mm

0-2 years

NEW!

$14.95 each

Songs and Rhymes

Baby Gym

Illustrated by Sanja Re˘˘ scek

Touch is a baby’s first language… Designed to stimulate the senses, and based on research into the benefits of baby exercise and massage, these books encourage interaction between parent and baby. Featuring cuddling, exercise, movement and massage to strengthen the baby/ parent bond, helping to build a sense of security and confidence. Whatever mood you want to create, be it calming or active, these books will provide inspiration.

Nursery Time

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12 pages 210 x 210mm

Touch & Tickle Bounce & Jiggle Wiggle & Move Calm & Soothe

from birth $14.95 each

Winner of Practical Pre-School Bronze Award 2008

Peek-a-Boo Shortlisted for Booktrust Early Years Award 2006

Annie Kubler

Compilations of songs, rhymes and games for parents and children to enjoy together. The interactive text encourages movement, actions, noise and laughter, contributing to lasting memories of shared times.

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268 x 268mm

See-Saw! Nursery Songs Pat-a-Cake! Nursery Rhymes Peek-a-Boo! Nursery Games 0-3 years

Finger Puppet Nursery Rhymes

$17.95 each

Annie Kubler

Five fantastic finger puppets bring these popular rhymes to life. What could be more enjoyable than spending time with your child, sharing songs and rhymes together? Young children love nursery rhymes and finger puppets, so this book is sure to be a winner! The finger puppets allow children to interact with the rhymes whilst developing motor skills. Includes Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star; Hickory Dickory Dock; Baa Baa Black Sheep; Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear and Incey Wincey Spider. 978-1-84643-127-2 H127 978-1-84643-260-6 H260 822162-00116-5 D116 12 pages

268 x 268mm

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Finger Puppet Nursery Rhymes Finger Puppet Nursery Rhymes + CD Finger Puppet Nursery Rhymes CD 1-4 years

$29.95 $34.95 $7.95

Baby Signing Board Books By introducing babies to simple signs at an early age, we can enable them to communicate their emotions and their needs. Babies are able to coordinate and control their hand muscles much earlier than their speech muscles, meaning they can produce recognisable signs from as young as seven months. This ability to communicate not only reduces frustration for babies and their parents / carers, but it also helps their language development.

My First Signs

My First Animal Signs

Illustrated by Annie Kubler

Illustrated by Anthony Lewis

This first signing guide for hearing and hearing-impaired children contains over forty key signs. Designed for parents and carers to share with babies, with its simple and clear instructions and endearing illustrations, this book is an ideal introduction to signing. A helpful tip is given at the bottom of each page to help beginners get started. Makaton compatible.

This signing guide contains forty-eight animal signs with clear instructions. Ideal for sharing. Babies and toddlers are illustrated using the signs for a range of domestic, wild and exotic animals, as well as mini-beasts and birds. A helpful signing tip is given at the bottom of each page.

Winner of Practical Pre-School Silver Award 2004 978-1-904550- 04- 4 F004 My First Signs 12 pages 268 x 268mm 6-36 months

Sign About

Winner of Practical Pre-School Bronze Award 2006 978-1-904550-76-1 F076 My First Animal Signs 14 pages 268 x 268mm 6-36 months $17.95

$17.95

Illustrated by Anthony Lewis

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These signing guides introduce signs for a variety of everyday activities, from getting up in the morning to going to the park. Make signing a natural part of your everyday communication.

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Getting Ready Meal Time Play Time Going Out

12 pages 210 x 210mm 1-4 years $14.95 each

Winners of Practical Pre-School Bronze Award 2006

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Baby Signing Board Books Sign & Singalong

Illustrated by Annie Kubler

Add to the fun of signing by singing well-known nursery rhymes and songs. Even proficient speakers will long enjoy signing to a favourite song or rhyme. Simple and clear signing instructions allow anyone to join in.

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Winners of Practical Pre-School Silver Award 2004

12 pages

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Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear Baa Baa, Black Sheep Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star Incey Wincey Spider

190 x 190mm 6-36 months $12.95 each

Hands-On Songs Illustrated by Anthony Lewis

Winners of Practical Pre-School Silver Award 2008

More favourite nursery rhymes and songs, with babies signing and miming along. Developed with the support of Lancashire C. C. Early Years & Childcare Service, and SureStart Resources Ltd, as part of their ‘Sing, Sign & Rhyme’ series, these books encourage actions through mime and signs. 978-1-84643-170-8 978-1-84643-171-5 978-1-84643-172-2 978-1-84643-173-9

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Humpty Dumpty Old Macdonald Jack and Jill Wheels on the Bus

12 pages

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210 x 210mm

Five Little Ducks Five Little Speckled Frogs Miss Polly had a Dolly Wind the Bobbin Up

1-4 years

$14.95 each

Baby Board Books

Baby Breezes

Illustrated by Hannah Wood, based on a concept by Anna Nilsen

Babies will love blowing and watching the fascinating mobiles in these enchanting concertina books. Blowing helps babies to develop control over breathing and the muscles used in speech, aiding early language development.

First Picture Books

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Carol Thompson

190 x 190mm

Float and Flutter Up and Away Dart and Dive

From birth

$12.95 each

Winners of Practical Pre-School Silver Award 2007

Mockingbird Song Many of you will have heard the traditional ‘Mockingbird’ lullaby. What you won’t have heard, however, is Carol Thompson’s modern retelling of this classic. This beautifully illustrated song celebrates the unconditional love and warmth that surrounds a child.

Snug What makes you feel snug? Is it being curled up in a blanket? Feeling safe in your cosy bed? Being at home? Or being given a hug? This delightful book celebrates the many ways we can enjoy feeling cosy, warm and loved, ending with the nicest way of all!

Come to me, My Chickadee A beautifully illustrated collection of the special pet names we give to the little-ones we love. Gathered from many different languages and cultures around the world, both familiar and exotic, these charming terms of endearment have been woven into a tender text everyone will want to share!

Noo-Noos 978-1-84643-446-4 978-1-84643-373-3 978-1-84643-188-3 978-1-84643-187-6 32 pages

H446 Mockingbird Song NEW! H373 Snug! NEW! H188 Come to me, My Chickadee! H187 Noo-Noos

265 x 265mm

0-2 years

NEW!

$17.95

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Every baby’s noo-noo is different, but they are all just as special! Find out what makes them unique, and why babies love them. With a high emotional content reflecting a child’s own life and experiences, this is perfect for sharing during a special quiet time.

Baby Board Books

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Just Like Me! / Just Like Us! Illustrated by Jess Stockham

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Tucking In! Looking Good! Feeling Great! On the Go!

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Having Fun! Together! Making Friends! Taking It Easy!

Just Like Us!

Babies will love lifting the flaps in these award-winning board books to 978-1- 84643- 178- 4 find out all about themselves. Just Like Me! focuses on different aspects of 978-1- 84643- 179- 1 babies’ feelings, features, abilities and tastes, while Just Like Us! looks at 978-1- 84643-180- 7 friendship, play, relaxation and cooperation. These fabulous books encourage 978-1- 84643- 181-4 interaction and discussion and are designed to support the Personal, Social and Emotional Development strand. 12 pages 150 x 150mm

0-2 years $12.95 each

Winner of Baby Book Award Booktrust Early Years Awards 2007

Winners of Practical Pre-School Gold Award 2007

The Best Things

Annie Kubler

Brilliant board books for babies about the best things in their lives. Full of familiar scenes and fun words to encourage lively chatter. 978-0-85953-898-5 B898 978-0-85953-899-2 B899 12 pages

Small Senses

268 x 268mm

Happy Busy

0-3 years

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Illustrated by Annie Kubler

Sturdy board books for toddlers that will survive plenty of love. Exploring the senses of touch, taste, smell, hearing and sight, these titles feature charming illustrations of familiar scenes and stimulating text to encourage lively chatter.

12 pages

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$17.95 each

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160 x 160mm

Winners of Right Start Gold Award 2003

What Can I Feel? NEW! What Can I Taste? NEW! What Can I Smell? NEW! What Can I Hear? NEW! What Can I See? NEW! 0-2 years

$7.95

Early Activity Books

Chatterboox

Pick & Choose

Annie Kubler

Babies love to chatter with their toys. In these books, the puppet can actually respond. Help baby re-enact everyday experiences pretending to be the parent, whilst the puppet plays the part of the child. 978-1- 84643-288- 0 978-1-84643-289-7 978-1-84643-290- 3 978-1- 84643-291- 0

12 pages

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190 x 190mm

Bib on, Bunny! Play Time, Puppy! Dive in, Ducky! Sleep Tight, Teddy!

0-3 years $17.95 each

Highly Commended - Right Start Toy Awards 2011

Illustrated by Anthony Lewis

Bath or Bed? Wind or Rain? Teddy or Train? Carrots or Peas? Which do you prefer? You can pick and choose! Rotate the child’s head on each page to show if they are happy or sad. What about you? Openended questions mean that each reading of the book will be different. A fantastic tool for encouraging discussion between parent and child about feelings and choices. 978-1- 84643-239- 2 978-1-84643-240- 8 978-1- 84643-241- 5 978-1- 84643-242- 2

12 pages

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210 x 210mm

Bath Books

Bath or Bed? Wind or Rain? Teddy or Train? Carrots or Peas?

Practical Pre-School Silver Award 2009

0-3 years $17.95 each

They Squeak and Squirt!

Squeaky Clean Pam Adams and Annie Kubler Colourful and ingenious washable books make reading fun and provide a delightful bath time experience. 10 pages

152 x 152mm

0-3 years

$12.95 each

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Early Activity Books All Change!

Illustrated by Angela Lambert

Little Drivers

Illustrated by Dan Crisp

Little Explorers

Illustrated by Anthony Lewis

Slip the double-sided figure into the pocket to give the boy or girl a chance to drive a variety of vehicles, or explore all manner of different terrains and play fancy dress. These innovative board books help to develop fine motor skills, as well as promoting discussion and helping to combat gender stereotypes.

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12 pages

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190 x 190mm

Little Drivers. Here to Help! Little Drivers. Going Places! Little Drivers. To the Rescue! Little Drivers. Working Hard!

1-4 years

12 pages 153 x 153mm 3+ years

12 pages

$12.95 each 9

All Change! Party All Change! Animals All Change! Jobs All Change! Food

H036 H037 H038 H039

190 x 190mm

$9.95 each

Little Jungle Explorers Little Snow Explorers Little Space Explorers Little Ocean Explorers

1-4 years

$12.95 each

New Experiences

Chatterboox

Illustrated by Rachel Fuller

A new addition to the family is exciting, but the experience can also be worrying and confusing for siblings. Coping with the new situations and emotions that arise can be very challenging. This series of four board books deals with the anticipation of waiting for the new baby, the excitement of the arrival itself, and the beginnings of the special relationship between siblings. The simple conversational text and lively illustrations are carefully designed to encourage dialogue between reader and child and help to prepare them for the downfalls and delights of having a younger brother or sister.

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Waiting for Baby My New Baby You and Me Look at Me!

Winners of Practical Pre-School Silver Award 2009

14 pages

210 x 210mm

First Time

1-3 years

$14.95

Illustrated by Jess Stockham

Young children’s lives are full of new experiences and these books help make them enjoyable and rewarding. The simple conversational text and lively illustrations are carefully designed to initiate further dialogue between reader and child. Use these books as a starting point to help your child understand, prepare for, and enjoy these events, and to share any worries they may have.

Set 1 978-1-84643-279-8 978-1-84643-280-4 978-1-84643-281-1 978-1-84643-282-8 Winners of Bizziebaby Silver Award 2010/2011 Winners of Practical Pre-School Bronze Award 2009

Set to Sign

H279 Baby Sitter H280 Sleepover H281 Nursery H282 Big Day Out

Set 2 978-1-84643-334-4 978-1-84643-335-1 978-1-84643-336-8 978-1-84643-337-5 24 pages

H334 Doctor NEW! H335 Dentist NEW! H336 Hospital NEW! H337 Vet NEW!

210 x 210mm

2-5 years

$15.95 each

Illustrated by Jess Stockham

Using sign language can help to develop communication skills and is also lots of fun. Expand signing vocabulary with these cards, which are designed to be used either independently or alongside the First Time books. 822162-00145-5 C145 Baby Sitter 822162-00146-2 C146 Sleepover

822162-00147-9 C147 Nursery 822162-00148-6 C148 Big Day Out

32 cards

$19.95 each

135 x 90mm

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2-5 years

New Experiences Helping Hands Illustrated by Georgie Birkett and Jess Stockham Children love to imitate adult behaviour. Helping with real tasks is a natural progression from pretend play, and is a crucial stage in a child’s development. Achieving a shared goal encourages a sense of responsibility and develops many skills useful in later life. The four new titles in the series take the concept of helping a stage further. Encourage your child to help out as they share in the fun of more grown up activities. Simple conversational text and lively illustrations are carefully designed to initiate dialogue between reader and child.

Set 1

Set 2

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Clean It! Cook It! Grow It! Fix it!

Winners of Practical Pre-School Silver Award 2009

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H412 Shopping! NEW! H413 Party! NEW! H414 Moving Day! NEW! H412 Recycling! NEW!

24 pages 210 x 210mm 2-5 years $15.95 each

Poems for the Young Wake up, Sleepy Head! Mandy Ross, illustrated by Dubravka Kolanovic

Mandy Ross, illustrated by Krisztina Kallai Nagy

Time to wake up! When sleepy animal children want to stay snuggled up in bed, how do their parents get them up in the morning?

It’s night-time in the Animal Kingdom, and time for all the animal children to go to bed. But animal children are every bit as restless as their human counterparts. How do their parents help them to sleep? What animal lullabies do they sing?

Animal Exercises Mandy Ross, illustrated by Sanja Re˘˘ scek How do animals keep fit, strong and healthy? How do cheetahs run so fast? Discover the answers in this hilarious collection of animal exercises. 978-1-904550-33-4 F033 Wake up, Sleepy Head!

$12.95

978-1-84643-044-2 H044 Animal Exercises $12.95 978-0-85953-116-0 B116 Animal Lullabies (Sc) $12.95 822162-00056-4

Animal Lullabies

D056 Animal Lullabies CD $10.95

978-1-84643-052-7 D058 Animal Lullabies (Sc) + CD $21.90 822162-00055-7

D746 Dog Pyjama Case

$25.95

978-1-904550-12-9

F012 What I Like! (Sc)

$12.95

978-1-84643- 028-2 H028 What I Like! (Sc) + CD

$21.95



$10.95

D073 What I Like! CD

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What I Like! Poems for the Very Young Gervase Phinn, illustrated by Jane Eccles This entertaining volume of verse for the very young is the perfect introduction to poetry. It includes poems about everything that is important to children: animals, family, food – & some very good jokes. Jane Eccles’s humorous & wacky illustrations perfectly complement this lively and amusing collection.

Peek-A-Boo Books Bouncy illustrations, innovative die-cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child. Available in three formats, suitable for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and the nursery or classroom. Winners of Practical Pre-School Silver Award 2008 Winners of Practical Pre-School Gold Award & Overall Books Category 2006

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board book



Old Lady Sea 978-1-84643- 034-3 There was an Old Lady 978-0- 85953-018-7 This Old Man 978- 0-85953-026-2 Old Macdonald 978-0-85953- 053-8 House that Jack Built 978- 0- 85953- 075-0 The Mulberry Bush 978-0- 85953- 885-5 The Farmer in the Dell 978-0-85953- 886-2 The Wheels on the Bus 978- 0- 85953-887-9 Ten Little Monkeys 978-0-85953- 888-6 Down by the Station 978-0- 85953-942-5

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16 Pages

$12.95

2-6 Years

290 x 290mm



160 x 160mm

big book



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435 x 435mm $32.95



Old Lady Doll and Animals Fabulous Old Lady dolls and bean-filled animals to match each book. Children will love retelling the story using these props. 3 years+ 978- 0-85953-836- 7 D836 978- 0- 85953-841-1 D841 822162- 00087- 8 D842 822162-00088- 5 D843 822160-00079-3 D087

Old Lady Fly Doll $45.95 7 Bean-filled Animals $18.95 Old Lady Sea Doll $45.95 7 Bean-filled Sea Creatures $18.95 Old Lady Sea Audio CD $10.95

Old Macdonald Doll and Finger Puppets Bring the song to life using this doll and fabulous matching finger puppets. 3 years+ 822162- 00049- 6 822162- 00048- 9

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D104 Old Macdonald Soft Toy $39.95 D105 6 Finger Puppet Animals $29.00

Five Little Ducks 978-0-85953-935-7 Twinkle, Twinkle 978-0-85953-941- 8 Over in the Meadow 978-0- 85953-949-4 Five Little Men 978-1-904550- 30-3 Ten Fat Sausages 978-1-904550-31-0 Down in the Jungle 978-1-904550- 32-7 I am the Music Man 978-1-904550- 34-1 The Ants go Marching 978-1-84643-105-0 Cows in the Kitchen 978-1- 84643-106-7 One Elephant 978-1-84643-107-4 Dry Bones 978-1-84643-108 -1 16 Pages

2-6 Years

290 x 290mm

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$12.95

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160 x 160mm $12.95 435 x 435mm $32.95

Duck Hand Puppet and Five Little Ducks Finger Puppets Peek-A-Boo Audio CDs

Beautifully made Mother Duck hand puppet and five duckling finger puppets. Help to bring the Five Little Ducks story to life and give children the opportunity to re-enact the events. 3 years+

12 songs D001 8 songs D002

822162- 00059- 5 D078 Mother Duck Hand Puppet $19.95 822162- 00060-1 D079 Little Ducks Finger Puppets $20.00

Containing Peek-A-Boo songs

Audio CD $10.95 Audio CD $10.95

Five Little Men Finger Puppets An excellent accompaniment to the Five Little Men in a Flying Saucer story. Children will love retelling the story using these lovable puppets. 3 years+ 822162- 00074- 8 D874 Five Little Men Finger Puppets

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$34.95

Activity Books Winners of Practical Pre-School Gold Award 2004

Winners of Practical Pre-School Gold Award 2004

Dinosaur Diner

The Lion’s Share

Finger Puppet Books!

Quiet as a Mouse

Illustrated by Martha Lightfoot

Annie Kubler

Illustrated by Martha Lightfoot

Lion always wants more than everyone else, and he thinks it’s only fair that he gets the most! But will he still want the Lion’s share when all the fun is over?

Dinosaur’s unbalanced diet and lack of exercise make for an unhealthy lifestyle, and leave him with no energy. Will his healthy friend be able to encourage him to change his ways?

Mouse keeps getting left out of all the party fun. His voice is so quiet that no one can hear him. How can he find his voice, and make his friends take notice of him?

See you later, Alligator!

What’s the time, Mr Wolf?

Don’t you dare, Dragon!

Annie Kubler

Annie Kubler

Annie Kubler

Alligator is always too busy to help Crocodile to do the chores. When - and how - will he learn that there is a time for work and a time for play? A fun introduction to the idea of helping others.

A fabulous interpretation of this evergreen children’s game. Follow Mr. Wolf and Little Wolf through the hours in their day, from waking up to the allimportant dinner time. Digital and analogue clocks on each page help us learn to tell the time.

All Dragon wants to do is cool down and have a little fun, but every time she tries, she ruins it for everyone else! Thankfully, she finds some friends who need exactly what Dragon does best!

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Annie Kubler

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The Lion’s Share Dinosaur Diner Quiet as a Mouse See you later, Alligator!

24 pages 14

The Mixed-Up Caterpillar

235 x 215mm

There’s a little mixed-up stranger in the forest, who doesn’t quite know what he is. Just as he finds out, everything changes and he must adjust to his new identity. Great for discussing identity and belonging. What’s the time, Mr Wolf? Don’t you dare, Dragon! The Mixed-Up Caterpillar

3-6 years

$19.95 each

Activity Books

Please, Mr Crocodile

Pass the Parcel

Illustrated by Kay Widdowson

Sue Baker & Annie Kubler

Illustrated by Jess Stockham

Illustrated by Joelle Driedemy

Crossing the raging river can be a dangerous business when Mr Crocodile is in charge! Lift the flap to see each animal leap to safety in this hilarious introduction to colour. Repeated refrain helps beginning readers.

A fun lift-the-flap book and an engaging first introduction to shape and pattern, which encourages discussion and anticipation.

The simple, rhythmic text in this book encourages dialogue between child and adult as they explore the exciting places visited by the runaway train. Innovative format allows the train to travel through the book as the pages are turned.

It’s Beth’s bath time, but she has other ideas! Join in the chase through house and garden as Beth threads her way through the book, trying to escape bath time. Perfect for developing language and fine motor skills.

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235 x 215mm

3-6 years

Pop-Up Books

Ten Little Ducks Illustrated by Airlie Anderson Turn the dial to make the ducks go over the hill and far away, then see if you can find them hidden on the next page. Perfect for introducing or reinforcing early subtraction and addition skills.

There were Ten in the Bed Annie Kubler Innovative interpretation of the classic nursery song. In this sing & count book the dial turns to make the children tumble out of bed, one by one.

Ten Little Apples Illustrated by Natalia Vasquez

Turn the dial to make the apples fall off the tree. Count them, one by one. where will the squirrels store them? Lots of fun and the perfect counting game. Great for introducing early counting and subtraction, and developing fine motor skills.

24 pages

H182 B897 H444

235 x 215mm

Ten Little Ducks There Were Ten in the Bed Ten Little Apples NEW! 3-6 years

978-1-84643-024-4 H024

B144

$19.95 each

Dial Books

978-1-84643-182-1 978-0-85953-897-8 978-1- 84643-444-0

Bath Time, Beth!

The Runaway Train

Roly Poly Box Books Kees Moerbeek These Roly Poly Box books are a completely original design. They roll out and pop-up, to provide a whole host of tactile and visual surprises for children of any age! 978-1-84643-017-6 H017 978-1-84643-018-3 H018 978-1-84643-019-0 H019 978-0-85953-649-3 B649 978-0-85953-648-6 B648 978-0-85953-842-8 B842 978-0-85953-844-2 B844 978-0-85953-845-9 B845 978-0-84643-243-9 H243 978-0-84643-244-6 H244 978-0-84643-245-3 H245 978-0-84643-246-0 H246 24 pages

$19.95 each

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Goldilocks Three Little Pigs Cinderella Old Macdonald Numbers Little Box of Horrors Countdown to Christmas Nursery Rhymes Jungle Snow Ocean Space

85 x 85 x 85mm 3-6 years $21.95 each

Activity Books

The Helpful Shoelace

Alf’n’Bet learn their ABC

Who loves you Little Beetle?

Little Snails BIG Surprise

Tina Freeman

llustrated by Pam Adams

Illustrated by Carla Dijs

Illustrated by Carla Dijs

Follow the shoelace as it helps Robin the weasel, Princess Eleanor and Fido the pet dragon solve their problems. Innovative activity storybook helps children learn to lace and tie their shoes.

Alf’n’Bet help us in recognising & making the letters of the alphabet, first by tracing the animals and then by having a go on our own. How many items can you find beginning with A, B, etc?

Discover how special and unique each child is, through Little Beetle’s journey to self esteem.

Join in Little Snail’s excitement as he journeys home to discover his surprise. A new brother and sister.

Ten Little Speckled Frogs

Bow, Wow and You on the Farm

Illustrated by Jess Stockham A noisy farmyard, with two Colourful and amusing interpretation of this popular rhyme. Turn the dial to make the frogs jump off the log into the cool pool! Perfect counting fun! 978-0-85953-874-9 978-0-85953-167-2 978-0-85953-961-6 978-0-85953-718-6 978-0-85953-959-3 978-0-85953-541-0 978-0-85953-464-2 978-0-85953-242-6

B874 B167 B961 B718 B959 B541 B464 B242

finger-puppet pups, flaps and lots to read.

Winners of Practical Pre-School Gold Award 2004

Gingerbread Man

Ten Beads Tall

illustrated by Linda Jeffery

Illustrated by Pam Adams

“Run, run, as fast as you can…!” Updated version of this traditional story with vibrant illustrations. Complete with felt gingerbread man on a string who threads his way through holes in the pages, chased by all and sundry.

A playful introduction to measuring with a string of 1cm cube beads. We explore how wide, how high and how long.

The Helpful Shoelace Alf’n’Bet Who Loves you Little Beetle? Little Snail’s BIG Surprise Ten Little Speckled Frogs Bow, Wow & You on the Farm The Gingerbread Man Ten Beads Tall

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20 pages 18 pages 14 pages 12 pages 24 pages 18 pages 24 pages 16 pages

235 x 215mm 268 x 245mm 205 x 195mm 205 x 195mm 235 x 215mm 192 x 165mm 235 x 215mm 192 x 167mm

3-6 years $19.95 3-6 years $10.95 4-8 years $17.95 2-6 years $17.95 3-6 years $19.95 3-8 years $18.95 3-6 years $19.95 2-5 years $18.95

Early Reading

Mrs Honey’s Hat

Pam Adams

Mrs Honey had a hat…but in one short week, feathers, cherries, a shell, buttercups, lace and a ribbon are replaced by bubblegum, eggs, seaweed, a bell, cobwebs and fish bones! 978-1-84643-126-5 978-1-85953-814-5 978-0-85953-824-4 978-0-85953-829-9 978-0-85953-618-9

My Secret Scrapbook Diary

Kees Moerbeek

An entertaining diary format based on much-loved fairy tales. Visually stimulating pages, littered with pop-ups, photographs, letters, stickers, recipes and newspaper cuttings, bring the books to life – perfect for engaging early readers. Multi-media illustrations and handwritten text complete the illusion of a real scrapbook diary. Told in the main character’s voice, these books are great for looking at the perspectives of different characters and seeing the story from a different point of view. After reading these, children will want to create their own scrapbook diary. 978-1-84643- 447-1 978-1- 84643- 448- 8 978-1- 84643- 449-5 978-1-84643- 450-1 10 pages

H447 Little Red Riding Hood H448 Three Little Pigs NEW! H449 Jack and the Beanstalk H450 Cinderella NEW!

210 x 190mm

4-7 years

H126 Mrs Honey’s Hat (Sc) $12.95 268 x 245mm 32 pages 3-8 years B814 Mrs Honey’s Hat (Lap) $43.95 435 x 400mm 32 pages 3-8 years D059 Mrs Honey Doll $39.95 D829 Mrs Honey Decorations $17.95 D618 Mrs Honey Game $29.95

Mrs Honey’s Tree

Pam Adams

In Mrs Honey’s Tree, Mrs Honey is faced with a real dilemma which is more important – a tree or a bus shelter? This book encourages children to look closely at the local environment. 978-0-85953-852-7 978-0-85953-848-0

B852 Mrs Honey’s Tree (Sc) $7.95 178 x 164mm 32 pages 3-8 years B848 Mrs Honey’s Tree (Lap) $43.95 438 x 400mm 32 pages 3-8 years

Other Mrs Honey Titles

NEW!

Pam Adams

978-0-85953-755-2 B755 Mrs H’s Holiday (Hc) $12.95 978-0-85953-757-9 B757 Mrs H’s Glasses (Hc) $12.95 978-0-85953-759-5 B759 Mrs H’s Dream (Hc) $12.95 178 x 164mm 32 pages 3-8 years

NEW!

$17.95 each

Our Cat Cuddles Gervase Phinn, illustrated by Amanda Montgomery-Higham Rich in language, humour and rhyme, this hilarious tale is perfectly complemented by Amanda’s witty illustrations. Lizzie and Dominic desperately want a kitten but they get much more than they bargain for! The big book version of the story includes fun language activities for parents and teachers. (Also see Pet Corner page 30)

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978-0-85953-864-0 978-0-85953-869-5 978-0-85953-025-5 822162-00067-0 822162-00066-3 822162-00071-7 822162-00072-4

B864 B869 B025 D067 D069 D071 D272

Soft Cover $12.95 Hard Cover $21.95 Big Book $43.95 Lion Hand Puppet $25.95 6 Finger Puppets $29.95 Audio CD $10.95 Language Cards $9.95

268 x 245mm (Sc + Hc) 435 x 400mm (Lap) 32 pages 4-7 years

Flip-Up Fairy Tales

Flip-Up Fairy Tales Step into the magical world of Child’s Play Fairy Tales…Traditional tales are a well-established and vital part of all cultures. Retold from the originals, these lively stories will captivate readers with their delightful illustrations and fun lift-up flaps which really add to the action. Well-known stories will give young readers confidence. The ‘flip-up’ flaps encourage prediction and discussion.

soft cover

soft cover + CD

CD

Goldilocks and the Three Bears 978-1-904550-19-8 F019 978-1-84643-085-5 H085 D090 Jack and the Beanstalk 978-1-904550-20-4 F020 978-1-84643-086-2 H086 D091 Three Little Pigs 978-1-904550-21-1 F021 978-1-84643-087-9 H087 D092 Little Red Riding Hood 978-1-904550-22-8 F022 978-1-84643-088-6 H088 D093 Billy Goats Gruff 978-1-904550-72-3 F072 978-1-84643-089-3 H089 D094 Hansel and Gretel 978-1-904550-73-0 F073 978-1-84643-090-9 H090 D095 Cinderella 978-1-904550-74-7 F074 978-1-84643-091-6 H091 D096 The Little Red Hen 978-1-904550-75-4 F075 978-1-84643-092-3 H092 D097 Emperor’s New Clothes 978-1-84643-020-6 H020 978-1-84643-093-0 H093 D098 Stone Soup 978-1-84643-021-3 H021 978-1-84643-094-7 H094 D099 Ugly Duckling 978-1-84643-022-0 H022 978-1-84643-095-4 H095 D100 Snow White 978-1-84643-023-7 H023 978-1-84643-096-1 H096 D1011 Puss in Boots 978-1-84643-075-6 H075 978-1-84643-141-8 H141 D121 24 pages 210 x 210 mm 3-7 years

$12.95 each

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$17.95 each

$7.95 each

Flip-Up Fairy Tales



soft cover

soft cover + CD

CD

Elves and the Shoemaker 978-1-84643-076-3 H076 978-1-84643-142-5 H142 D122 Frog Prince 978-1-84643-077-0 H077 978-1-84643-143-2 H143 D123 Gingerbread Man 978-1-84643-078-7 H078 978-1-84643-144-9 H144 D124 Aladdin 978-1-84643-113-5 H113 978-1-84643-154-8 H154 D125 Beauty and the Beast 978-1-84643-114-2 H114 978-1-84643-155-5 H155 D126 The Musicians of Bremen 978-1-84643-115-9 H115 978-1-84643-156-2 H156 D127 Tom Thumb 978-1-84643-116-6 H116 978-1-84643-157-9 H157 D128 Rapunzel 978-1-84643-249-1 H249 978-1-84643-292-7 H292 D129 Rumpelstiltskin 978-1-84643-250-7 H250 978-1-84643-293-4 H293 D130 Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves 978-1-84643-251-4 H251 978-1-84643-294-1 H294 D131 Sleeping Beauty 978-1-84643-252-1 H252 978-1-84643-295-8 H295 D132 NEW! The Golden Goose 978-1-84643-324-5 H324 978-1- 84643-330- 6 H330 D159 NEW! The Little Mermaid 978-1-84643-325-2 H325 978-1- 84643-331- 3 H331 D160 NEW! The Princess and the Pea 978-184643-326-9 H326 978-1- 84643-332- 0 D332 D161 NEW! Chicken Licken 978-1-84643-327-6 H327 978-1- 84643-333-7 H333 D162 NEW! The Boy Who Cried Wolf 978-1-84643-368-9 H368 978-1- 84643- 407- 5 H407 D195 NEW! The Enormous Turnip 978-1-84643-369-6 H369 978-1- 84643- 408- 2 H408 D196 NEW! The Magician’s Apprentice 978-1-84643-370-2 H370 978-1- 84643- 409- 9 H409 D197 NEW! Donkey Skin 978-1-84643-371-9 H371 78-1- 84643- 410- 5 H410 D198 24 pages 210 x 210 mm 3-7 years

$12.95 each

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$17.95 each

$7.95 each

Hard covers available for some titles. See website for details.

Winners of Practical Pre-School Silver Award 2005 Winners of Practical Pre-School Silver Award 2006

Child’s Play Library

Shortlisted for Portsmouth Book Award 2012

Rabbityness

The Lost Stars

Jo Empson

Hannah Cumming

Rabbit enjoys doing rabbity things, but he also loves un-rabbity things! When Rabbit suddenly disappears, no one knows where he has gone. His friends are desolate. But, as it turns out, Rabbit has left behind some very special gifts for them, to help them discover their own unrabbity talents! A stunning debut by author/illustrator Jo Empson, Rabbityness celebrates individuality, encourages the creativity in everyone and positively introduces children to dealing with loss of any kind.

Everyone has become so focused on bright lights and new technology that they have forgotten about the stars. Fed up with not being valued, the stars decide to leave their posts and go on holiday. But what will happen when the lights go out? A charming picture book warning us to appreciate and conserve the natural beauty of the world, before it is lost.

978-1-84643- 482-2 H482 $12.95 32 pages 250 x 250mm 4-7 years

978-1-84643-416-7 H416 $12.95 32 pages 268 x 245mm 4-8 years

The Red Boat

NEW!

Hannah Cumming

Posy feels lonely in her new house. She doesn’t know anyone, and worries about making friends. One day, whilst exploring the garden, she comes across a red boat. Posy and her dog George have lots of fun in the red boat. They decide to visit it one night when they can’t sleep, and that’s when something magical happens...Another delightful picture book from Hannah Cumming, with an underlying message about confidence and friendship. 978-1-84643-481-5 H481 $12.95 32 pages 268 x 245mm 4-7 years

NEW!

The Cloud

Hannah Cumming

In Art Class, one girl never draws anything. Quiet and withdrawn, she seems to have a black cloud above her. But one of her classmates is determined to make her smile. A unique testament to the power of persistence, friendship, creativity and the imagination. Naive, atmospheric illustrations perfectly complement the simple text. 978-1-84643-343-6 H343 $12.95 32 pages 268 x 245mm 4-8 years

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NEW!

NEW!

Child’s Play Library

No!

Marta Altes

Written and illustrated by a fresh new talent, this is the story of a likeable, well-meaning and irrepressible dog and the mystery surrounding his name. Simple, short and punchy, this is a picture book children (and adults) will want to read again and again. NEW! 978-1-84643- 417-4 H417 $12.95 32 pages 268 x 245mm 4-8 years

Star Gazers, Skyscrapers and Extraordinary Sausages Claudia Boldt Henrietta has all sorts of wild ambitions. She could be a star gazer, a mechanic or even Queen Bee… Unfortunately Frank, her dog, can only think about sausages. Will they be able to come to a compromise? What can they do that they’ll both enjoy? The reader’s imagination runs wild in this inspiring book. 978-1-84643-344-3 H344 $12.95 32 pages 268 x 245mm 4-8 years

Copy Cat

Mark Birchall

Cat was small and Dog was big, and whatever Dog did, Cat did too... Dog is fed up with Cat copying everything she does. But when Cat stays away, Dog realises that playing alone is not nearly as much fun. A charming story about friendship, sharing and play. NEW! 978-1-84643-367-2 H367 $12.95 32 pages 268 x 245mm 3-7 years

Rabbit Pie

NEW!

The perfect recipe for bedtime! Six adorable rabbits are just one ingredient needed for sweet Rabbit Pie! Combine with a sprinkling of kisses and some warm milk for the ideal bedtime story. Told like a recipe, with delightful illustrations showing the preparations for bedtime, this charming picture book will enchant parents and children alike. 978-1- 84643-353-5 H353 $12.95 32 pages 250 x 250mm 3-6 years NEW!

Claudia Boldt

Slug feels completely unloved by the world, and can’t help feeling it may have something to do with appearances. Happily, new-found friend Spider is on hand to explain that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. NEW! 978-1-84643-372-6 H372 $12.95 32 pages 268 x 245mm 4-8 years Claudia Boldt selected as a Booktrust Best New Illustrator 2011

Ugh! Eggs!

Penny Ives

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UUGGHH!

Sarah Arnold

Eggs are all that are on offer for this hungry porcupine – ugh! Dad makes eggs for breakfast, Aunty makes egg sandwiches and even her cake has eggs in it! Will he be able to overcome his aversion to enjoy the delicious cake that Dad has made? NEW! 978-1- 84643-342-9 H342 $12.95 32 pages 268 x 245mm 3-8 years

Child’s Play Library

The Ding Dong Bag Polly Peters, illustrated by Jess Stockham When two boys go out with a large bag to collect all the noises they can find, you can be sure that they will have an ear-splitting time! From the clank of a stick on railings to the thud of a baseball bat, this vibrant story celebrates the rich diversity of sounds they encounter and collect.

I Told You So!

The Wim Wom from the Mustard Mill

Polly Peters, illustrated by Jess Stockham

Polly Peters, illustrated by Roberta Angeletti

On a boring rainy day three children are stuck inside with nothing to do, until their imaginations take over… Join them on an explorer’s adventure as they navigate the caves in the living room, the mountainous stairs, and the wilds of the bedrooms.

What is a Wim Wom? It will eat beans, steal socks and wipe its nose on coats, but what does it look like? Join the children as they try to imagine it from the clues their parents and grandparents give them. Eventually they decide that the Wim Wom doesn’t really exist…or does it?

Max and the Doglins

Sarah Arnold

The Flower

Amanda Montgomery-Higham

Sometimes, adults just won’t listen. Ella tries to warn Nursey about all the odd characters that are filling up Tom’s pram. But Nursey won’t believe her…until she can see for herself..

978-1-84643-015-2 H015 3-7 years 978-1-84643-117-3 H117 3-7 years 978-1-84643-118-0 H118 3-8 years 978-1-84643-287-3 H287 3-8 years 978-1-84643-043-5 H043 4-7 years

32 pages

It’s Raining! It’s Pouring! We’re Exploring!

268 x 245mm

4-7 years

When Max the dog steals an egg from his best friend Beryl, it leads to a midnight visit from the mysterious Doglins. Only when Max stands up to their bullying does he come to realise what he has to do to put things right.

The Ding Dong Bag It’s Raining! It’s Pouring! The Wim Wom I Told You So! Max and the Doglins

John Light, illustrated by Lisa Evans Brigg lives in a small, grey room in a large, grey city. When he finds a book in the library labelled ‘Do Not Read’, he cannot resist borrowing it. In it, he comes upon pictures of bright, vibrant objects called flowers. A deceptively simple and haunting story, beautifully and mysteriously illustrated, set in a bleak future metropolis.

978-1-84643-016-9 H016 The Flower (SC) $12.95 78-1-84643-071-8 H071 The Flower (HC) $21.95

32 pages

$12.95 22

268 x 245mm

4-9 years

Child’s Play Library Matthew & Jessica Stories These classic stories from Audrey Wood explore a range of issues from sibling rivalry and childhood fears, to keeping your teeth clean enough to warrant a place in the ‘hall of perfect teeth’.

Tooth Fairy

Balloonia

Presto Change-O

Magic Shoelaces

When Matthew loses a tooth, Jessica decides to make the Tooth Fairy’s visit doubly worthwhile. Fantastic for encouraging children to keep their teeth clean enough to warrant a place in the ‘hall of perfect teeth’!

Where do balloons go at bedtime? Matthew has the answer but, as usual, his bossy sister Jessica needs to see the proof. A fun book that takes the reader on a journey to the imaginary land of Balloonia.

978- 0-85953- 293-8 978-1- 904550-49-5

Tooth Fairy Balloonia

Matthew and Jessica’s competitiveness gets them into trouble when a magic trick goes disastrously wrong. They realise that they can only undo the spell by working together. This fun story teaches the value of cooperation and explores the issue of sibling rivalry.

Matthew just can’t keep his shoelaces tied and is always tripping up. When the magic man offers to swap Matthew’s laces for a magic pair, he thinks that his wish has come true. However, he soon realises that there are disadvantages to having laces that won’t come undone.

978-1-904550-52-5 978-1-904550-51-8

Presto Change-O Magic Shoelaces

32 pages

B293 F049

268 x 245mm

3-7 years

$12.95

F052 F051

Matthew & Jessica Puppets + CD DC05 C001

Matthew & Jessica Hand Puppets Matthew & Jessica Audio CD

$36.95 $10.95

CD Includes: Presto Change-O, Tooth Fairy, Magic Shoelaces and Balloonia.

The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry and the Big Hungry Bear Don and Audrey Wood The Little Mouse and the Big Hungry Bear are known and loved by millions of children around the world. Little Mouse loves strawberries, but so does the bear… How will Little Mouse stop the bear from eating his freshly picked, red, ripe strawberry? 978-0-85953-694-3 978-0-85953-699-8 978-0-85953-617-2 822162-00080-9

D694 B693 D699 D617 D085

978-0-85953-659-2 978-0-85953-012-5 978-0-85953-182-5 978-0-85953-330-0

B659 Board Book B012 Soft Cover B182 Hard Cover B330 Big Book

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Plush Mouse Big Hungry Bear Scenery Red Ripe Strawberry & Knife Little Mouse Game Big Hungry Bear Audio CD 24 pages 32 pages 32 pages 32 pages

$17.95 $6.95 $19.95 $19.95 $10.95

155 x 145mm 268 x 245mm 268 x 245mm 435 x 397mm

1-3 years 2-6 years 2-6 years 2-6 years

$12.95 $12.95 $21.95 $43.95

Child’s Play Library Scaredy Cats

Audrey Wood

When Mother Cat allows her two youngest kittens to go on an errand all by themselves, they are delighted. But as they get further away from home the kittens are plagued by imaginary fairy tale fears. An amusing story that will help children to understand and overcome their own fears. 978-1-904550-48-8 F048 Scaredy Cats $12.95 822162-00063-2 D410 Plush Kittens $39.95 32 pages 268 x 245mm 3-7 years

Twenty-Four Robbers

Audrey Wood

In Audrey Wood’s joyful celebration of this traditional skipping rhyme, twenty-four robbers return to the same house again and again. What do they need, and what is it for? Kindness and generosity show the robbers that stealing is not the only way, and teach them the value of sharing.

Childs Play Library 4 Story Books Audio CD Includes: The Princess and the Dragon, Scaredy Cats, 24 Robbers and Quick as a Cricket.

978-1-904550-35-8 F035 $12.95 32 pages 268 x 245mm 3-7 years

Quick as a Cricket

C002 $10.95

Don and Audrey Wood

A celebration of a child’s growing self-awareness, and a prime example of how books can contribute to this. 978-0-85953-664-6 978-0-85953-306-5 978-0-85953-151-1 978-0-85953-331-7

B664 B306 B151 B331

1-3 years 2-6 years 2-6 years 2-6 years

$12.95 $12.95 $21.95 $43.95

The Princess and the Dragon Game

Audrey Wood

Based on the Audrey Wood story, this varied game challenges children’s reading and observation skills. They can also mime the expressions of their favourite characters and collect new vocabulary.

The Princess and the Dragon Mask Book

Princess and Dragon Puppets

Using the durable board masks and play script from this book, children can act out Audrey Wood’s quirky and amusing story The Princess and the Dragon.

Bring the story to life with these irresistible Dragon and Princess puppets. B716 B717 D047 D101 D102

55 x 145mm 268 x 245mm 268 x 245mm 435 x 397mm

The Princess and the Dragon When a princess who behaves like a dragon meets a dragon who behaves like a princess, there are unexpected results.

978-0-85953-716-2 978-0-85953-717-9 822162-00047-2 822162-00052- 822162-00051-9

Board book 24 pages Soft cover 32 pages Hard cover 32 pages Big book 32 pages

Princess and the Dragon (Sc) 32 pages 268 x 245mm The Princess and the Dragon Mask Book 10 pages 298 x 298mm The Princess and the Dragon Game 36 cards 4 collection boards Princess Hand Puppet Dragon Hand Puppet

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5-8 years $12.95 5-8 years $19.95 5-8 years $29.95 3+ years $27.95 3+ years $27.95

Child’s Play Library The Musical Life of Gustav Mole & The Lost Music Illustrated by Kathryn Meyrick The Musical Life of Gustav Mole introduces children to the delights of music, instruments and performing groups. In the sequel, Gustav and his family leave their noise-shattered home and travel the world in search of the lost music. The audio versions are narrated by Patrick Macnee.

Musical Families Illustrated by Kathryn Meyrick A superb new edition of this entertaining, educational quartet game, in which we learn to recognise ‘families’ of musical instruments. A great companion to The Musical Life of Gustav Mole and The Lost Music. 978-0-85953-347-8 B347 The Musical Life (Sc) 32 pages 268 x 245mm 5-10 years 978-0-85953-333-1 BA78 Musical Life (Sc) + CD 32 pages 268 x 245mm 5-10 years 822162-00061-8 D081 Musical Life CD 978-0-85953-304-1 B304 The Lost Music (HC) 32 pages 268 x 245mm 5-10 years NEW! 822162-00189-9 D189 The Lost Music CD 822162-00050-2 D103 Gustav Mole Hand Puppet 822162-00053-3 D053 Musical Families Cards 32 cards 160 x 115mm (box) 4-8 years

Puzzle Island Paul Adshead A tantalizing web of deceptive artwork and wordplay lures us to play detective in this fascinating and puzzling book. Over a million copies sold! 978-0-85953-402-4 978-0-85953-955-5 978-0-85953-954-8 978-0-85953-408-6 978-0-85953-407-9 978-0-85953-952-4 978-0-85953-953-1

B402 B955 B954 B408 B407 B952 B953

The Red Herring Mystery

One Odd Old Owl

Paul Adshead

A teasing tongue-twisting, repeating, rhyming puzzle game story, cunningly constructed for children of all ages.

Paul Adshead

A ‘whodunnit’ for children of all ages, complete with stately home, zany suspects and one Agnes Crusty! Puzzle Island (Hc) Red Herring Mystery (Sc) Red Herring Mystery (Hc) One Odd Old Owl (Sc) One Odd Old Owl (Hc) Phineas Frog (Sc) Phineas Frog (Hc)

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24 pages 24 pages 24 pages 28 pages 28 pages 32 pages 32 pages

289 x 289mm 289 x 289mm 289 x 289mm 289 x 289mm 289 x 289mm 289 x 289mm 289 x 289mm

$12.95 $21.95 $10.95 $21.95 $10.95 $29.95 $19.95

Around the World with Phineas Frog Paul Adshead, illustrated by Toni Goffe Phineas and his daughter travel around the globe, exploring sights and amassing souvenirs. 5-16 years 5-Adult 5-Adult 4-16 years 4-16 years 8-16 years 8-16 years

$23.95 $12.95 $23.95 $12.95 $23.95 $12.95 $23.95

Traditional Tales with a Twist

The Talkative Tortoise The Tiger and Andrew Fusek Peters, the Wise Man illustrated by Charlotte Cooke

Talkative Tortoise loves talking about his smooth and shiny shell and showing off to his friends. Will he let his vanity win over common sense in this tale of why the tortoise has a cracked shell. A charming adaptation of a traditional Indian folk tale.

Bear and Turtle and the Great Lake Race

Dingo Dog and the Billabong Storm

Andrew Fusek Peters, illustrated by Diana Mayo

Andrew Fusek Peters, illustrated by Alison Edgson

Andrew Fusek Peters, illustrated by Anna Wadham

In this traditional Indian tale a tiger plays a trick on a Wise Man. How will he escape being eaten, especially when it seems that the animals are against him? Will the jackal help, or is it another trick?

When Turtle challenges badtempered Bear to race along the lakeshore, Bear is confident about the outcome, but all is not as it seems in this traditional Native American tale.

The bush animals are fed up with Dingo Dog’s bullying, so hatch a storming idea to teach him a lesson in this traditional Australian tale.

Ant & the Big Bad Bully Goat Rabbit Cooks up a Andrew Fusek Peters, Cunning Plan Andrew Fusek Peters,

Monkey’s Clever Tale

illustrated by Anna Wadham

illustrated by Bruno Robert

Andrew Fusek Peters, illustrated by Amanda Montgomery-Higham

When Bully Goat takes over Badger’s house, Badger needs help to move him out. His biggest and bravest friends all make excuses. Finally help arrives from an unexpected quarter and Badger realizes that size isn’t everything in this traditional Iberian story.

Mountain Lion terrorises all the forest animals and preys on them for his supper in this North American folk tale. In spite of all their attempts to placate him, they are not safe until Rabbit cooks up a cunning plan which brings them lasting freedom.

When Ameerah Monkey wants to cross the river, she hatches a plot to trick Crocodile into helping her. But how will she escape being his next meal? And will Crocodile ever get his pot of Monkey Tail Soup? This traditional Afro-Caribbean story is full of humour.

The Talkative Tortoise Tiger and the Wise Man Bear and Turtle Dingo Dog Ant and Bully Goat Rabbit’s Cunning Plan Monkey’s Clever Tale 32 pages 268 x 245mm

4-7 years

Soft Cover 978-1-84643- 418-1 H418 978-1- 904550- 07-5 F007 978-1-904550-91- 4 F091 978-1-84643-247-7 H247 978-1-84643- 079-4 H079 978-1-84643- 097-8 H097 978-0- 85953- 051- 4 B051

Soft Cover + CD

CD

NEW!

978-1- 84643- 346- 7 978-1- 84643-347- 4 978-1- 84643-350- 4 978-1- 84643- 348- 1 978-1- 84643- 349- 8 978-1- 84643-345- 0

H346 NEW! F154 NEW! H347 D152 NEW! H350 D156 H348 NEW! D151 H349 NEW! D155 H345 NEW! D345

NEW! NEW! NEW! NEW! NEW! NEW!

$12.95 $17.95 $7.95

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Citizenship, Life Skills and Responsibility Discovery Flaps Illustrated by Annie Kubler and Caroline Formby The way people live is different in many parts of the world. This series of colourful flap books, created with and for OXFAM, depict everyday situations and help us to discover what makes us different and what binds us together. 978- 0-85953-791- 9 978- 0- 85953-792- 6 978-0- 85953-793- 3 978- 0-85953-794-0 16 pages

Relax Catherine O’Neill, illustrated by Toni Goffe This book helps us to recognize the causes and symptoms of stress in children’s lives, and teaches us how to deal with them, using simple and enjoyable exercises. 978- 0- 85953-790- 2 B790 $10.95 40 pages 190 x 190mm 6-10 years

B791 B792 B793 B794

204 x 204mm

Come home with us! Come and eat with us! Come and play with us! Come and ride with us! 4-8 years

$10.95 each

Salamatu and Kandoni go missing

From Beans to Batteries

Steve Brace, illustrated by Annie Kubler Salamatu’s goat follows her to school, leading to a series of misadventures. Provides an insight into life in Ghana and allows comparisons to our own country. Published in conjunction with ActionAid

Aldomaro’s radio is an important tool in his ambition to be a doctor. When the batteries run out it is not easy for him to get more. A positive insight into how life in other countries vastly differs from our own and a lesson on the value of money. Published in conjunction with ActionAid

978-0- 85953- 784-132 B784 $10.95 32 pages 204 x 204mm 5-8 years

978- 0-85953- 799- 5 B799 $10.95 32 pages 204 x 204mm 5-8 years

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Steve Brace, illustrated by Annie Kubler

Information Books

Children of the Sun

Ocean Deep

Packed with information, this book opens before us like a tunnel through space, enabling us to make a fascinating tour of the planets in our solar system. Available in three formats.

From the sunlit surface to the darkness of the deep, this book explores the fascinating life forms that exist in our oceans. Peer in to the depths of this tunnel effect book and investigate each zone of the ocean.

Arthur John L’Hommedieu

Sue Baker, illustrated by Richard Hatfield

978-0-85953-931-9 B931 Standard size 216 x 194mm $18.95 978-0-85953-933-3 B933 Pocket size 108 x 97mm $10.95 978-0-85953-937-1 B937 Lap size 420 x 380mm $43.95

24 pages/12 panels 4-16 years

Time Tunnel

978- 0-85953- 929- 6 B929

14 pages/12 panels

$19.95

268 x 245mm

4-16 years

NEW!

Arthur John L’Hommedieu

Traces life on earth through the geological strata, from the arrival of man back to the first plants. Gives us a remarkable grasp of the fossil record. 978- 0- 85953-940-1 978-0-85953- 928-9

B940 B928

Standard size 216 x 194mm $18.95 Pocket size 108 x 97mm $12.95

24 pages/12 panels 6-10 years

Metamorphoses

Arthur John L’Hommedieu / Sue Baker / Nikolay Nemzer

All living things change as they grow. Follow the fascinating life cycles in these beautifully engineered cardboard books.

Misunderstood

Arthur John L’Hommedieu / Sue Baker / Richard Hatfield

Unique information books, focusing on lesser-known and often misunderstood species. Full of amazing facts, the vibrant and detailed illustrations bring information to 3-D life.



Standard

Giant

Egg - Frog 978-0-85953-169-6 B169 978-1- 84643- 012-1 H012 Butterfly 978-0-85953-170-2 B170 978-1- 84643- 013-8 H013 Dragonfly 978- 0- 85953-847-3 B847 16 panels 4-8 years 150 x 110mm

$10.95

300 x 220mm

Standard

Giant

$21.95

Bats 978-0-85953-956-2 B956 Spiders 978-0-85953-957-9 B957 Chameleons 978-0-85953-609-7 B609 Snakes

978- 0-85953- 962-3 978- 0-85953- 960-9 978-0- 85953-564-9 978- 0- 85953-404-8

B962 B960 B564 B404

16 panels 5-10 years 150 x 110mm

300 x 220mm

$21.95

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$10.95

Child’s Play Games - Numeracy

Arithmetic Lotto

Numbers Factory

Maria Newton

Maria Newton

An enjoyable and rewarding game of addition and subtraction, with many original features. Includes: 72 cards, 6 collecting boards.

This multi-level game offers children plenty of experience and enjoyment of multiplication and division. Includes: 72 cards, 6 collecting boards.

822162-00201-8

822162-00202-5

D881

4-8 years

$29.95

D761

5-10 years

$29.95

Vegetable Soup Annie Kubler Challenging game of observation, memory and judgement. Amongst other things, we learn that a whole can be made of many different combinations. Includes: 48 shaped vegetable cards. 822162-00166-0 D032 6-10 years $29.95

Fruit Salad Annie Kubler

This game is a painless introduction to fractions in concrete and abstract form. Includes: 15 shaped fruit fraction cards, 4 collecting plates, 1 fraction die.

Giant Dice

822162-00077-9 D030 5-8 years $29.95

822162-00054-0

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Pam Adams

A fun and challenging game for children of varying age and ability, to match their skill at arithmetic. Includes: 2 x 30mm dice, 60 counters, 4 collecting boards. D036 5-10 years

$29.95

Sorting and Matching

Pet Corner

Pass the Bag

Illustrated by Dan Crisp

Pam Adams

A non-fiction game that encourages children to consider the needs of others and teaches them how to look after a variety of different animals. Collect all the items you need for your pet to lead a healthy and happy life.

An hilarious game in which children use their sense of touch to distinguish pieces of different shapes and sizes.

822162-00062-5 6 boards

D061

$29.95

54 matching cards

822162-00131-8 4 boards 1 bag

The Princess and the Dragon

D050 $29.95 40 pieces

3-7 years

Based on the Audrey Wood story (page 24),­­­this varied game challenges children’s reading and observation skills. They can also mime the expressions of their favourite characters and collect new vocabulary. 822162-00047-2

4-7 years

32 pages

Our Cat Cuddles Creative Language Development Cards

5-8 years

Illustrated by Kathryn Meyrick

Explore language using these picture cards which show a word describing a cat, along with four synonyms. A prompt card suggests activity and game ideas. Based on the Gervase Phinn story. D272 $9.95

A superb new edition of this entertaining, educational quartet game, in which we learn to recognize ‘families’ of musical instruments. A great companion to The Musical Life of Gustav Mole and The Lost Music. 822162-00053-3 32 cards

My Grandmother went to Market

Pam Adams

Pam Adams

This noisy counting game is an irresistible invitation to learn to count.

A fascinating memory game and a valuable aid for developing language skills.

822162-00042-7 D015 $19.95

822162- 00132-5

$19.95

48 cards

117 different picture cards

4-8 years

Little Mouse Game Don and Audrey Wood

D046 $29.95

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D053

160 x 115mm (box)

Old Macdonald Counting Snap

3-5 years

268 x 245mm

Musical Families

Illustrated by Amanda Montgomery-Higham

822162-00072-4

D047 $29.95

3-6 years

Play ‘Snap’ or sequence the story using pictures or words in this multi-level game. 978-0-85953-617-2

D617

$19.95

Toys, Games & Musical Instruments

Tower Wooden Blocks

Mosaic Wooden Puzzle

Take Apart Frog

A steady hand and keen eye is required to remove the correct coloured block, without the tower falling down. Develops small motor skills in the fingers and hands, while colour sequencing and problem solving

The geometric shaped wooden tiles provide hours of creative fun for children to make many patterns and designs. Use the pieces to make animal shapes, flowers, or develop precision and pattern design skills.

A wooden stacking frog and construction toy to take apart and rebuild over and over. The varying pieces develop size recognition, discrimination and sequencing skills.

E017

Tower Blocks

$29.95

E004

Mosaic Puzzle

$15.95

E001

Take Apart Frog

$9.95

Hammer & Pegs

Waddling Duck, Push-along Dog & Tanker Truck

Hours of hammering fun. The unique 5 layer base board helps the 7 pegs remain firm. A must for developing counting, colour recognition and hand-eye coordination.

A brightly coloured ‘pull-along wooden duck that quacks and flaps. A fun dog on wheels is easy to hold and push along. With moveable ears to flap back and forth. A sturdy wooden pull-along truck that you disassemble into 19 pieces with the wooden screwdriver and rebuild. E003 E009

E057 Hammer & Pegs $24.95

$29.95 $16.95

Duck Dog

Musical Instruments Create your own musical experiences. M320 M100 M200 M150 M313 M300 M334 M350 M360 M330

Kazoo Recorder Flute Slide Flute Castanet Maracas Tambourine Triangle Steel Finger Cymbals Drum

$1.95 $7.95 $7.95 $7.95 $7.95 $11.95 $12.95 $17.95 $17.95 $26.95

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E002

Truck

$29.95

Child’s Play celebrates its 40th Anniversary A child’s early years are more important than any other. This is when children learn most about the world around them, and the language skills they need to survive and grow. For forty years, Child’s Play has put enormous thought and care into creating exactly the right sort of material for this all-important time. Child’s Play has a history of creating innovative, award-winning books for children that promote learning through play. Vibrant illustrations positively portray children of all cultures, nationalities, gender and abilities, helping children to develop an understanding of our diverse society. Nonstereotypical traditions and values are promoted as a matter of course. Respected and loved by parents, educationalists, and most importantly, children, the Child’s Play programme offers learning, fun and happiness to children from the very earliest age. It provides a wide range of formats and experiences that will enrich and empower every child’s life.

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