The popular song «The Wheels on the Bus» has been handsomely adapted and illustrated in this bilingual book in English and Spanish. Children will be able to practice basic concepts with this book while being exposed to two languages. La popular cancion «Las ruedas del autobus» ha sido bellamente adaptada e ilustrada en este libro biling?e en ingles y espanol. Los ninos podran practicar conceptos basicos mientras entran en contacto con dos idiomas. Ages: 3 — 5

Flashcards — 50 Sight Words contains 26 giant shaped flashcards designed to help children recognize and learn a variety of essential sight words in preparation for reading success. One side of the flashcards has a picture, while the other side has the written word. By sharing the flashcards with an adult, children are encouraged to memorize the simple words, developing their awareness of letter sounds, increasing their vocabulary, and promoting their reading skills. With fun, colorful images and clear word labels, children will be introduced to the essential first sight words for reading and school sucess. The flashcards are perfect for little hands to hold, and are shaped to allow clear distinctions for adults and children between the different sight words. Ages: 4 — 8

It’s a busy day at the festival for PC Seth and PC Thea. A car is stuck in the mud and a little boy needs their help. Can the officers solve every problem that comes their way? Discover what its really like to be a police officer and what the responsibilities of being in the police force are in this delightful picture book. A fun and fascinating first guide to an exciting profession, in the ’Busy People’ series for young children.

Roald Dahl’s much-loved story, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, about how Charlie Bucket wins a ticket to visit Willy Wonka’s amazing chocolate factory is turned into a play for children to act. With tips about scenery, props and lighting, the play is easy to stage and there are lots of parts for everyone. Roald Dahl, the best-loved of children’s writers, died in 1990 but his books continue to be bestsellers. Richard George was an elementary school teacher in New York when he wrote this stage adaptation of Roald Dahl’s bestselling story — and Roald Dahl himself recommended that it should be published.

Old Tiger’s world is dull and grey, and all he wants to do is snooze the day away. But little Cub is having none of it — he wants to explore and have fun! Can Cub help Tiger to see the jungle in an exciting new light? With bold and stylish illustrations from the talented Jonny Lambert (The Great Aaa-Ooo, Little Why and I Love You More and More), Tiger Tiger is a touching celebration of the light and colour that little ones can bring to the world. Featuring an array of fascinating jungle animals and an adorably excitable Cub, this heart-warming story is perfect for children who love to play!

On her next adventure, Otter-the irrepressible character sure to be adored by fans of Llama Llama-tries to choose the perfect pet for her and Teddy. Otter: What Pet Is Best? is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.

Discover the enchanting world of The Sleeping Beauty in this musical retelling of the ballet — push the button on each beautiful scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Tchaikovsky’s score. Join the King and Queen as they throw a party for their new baby, Princess Aurora. But when a terrible guest arrives and places a curse on princess, the kingdom must find the one special person who can defeat it... As you and your little one journey through the magical scenes illustrated by artist Jessica Courtney Tickle, you will press the buttons to hear 10 excerpts from the ballet’s music. At the back of the book, find a short biography of the composer, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, with details about his composition of Swan Lake. Next to this, you can replay the musical excerpts and, for each of them, read a discussion of the instruments, rhythms and musical techniques that make them so powerful. A glossary defines musical terms. The Story Orchestra series brings classical music to life for children through gorgeously illustrated retellings of classic ballet, opera and program music stories paired with 10-second sound clips of orchestras playing from their musical scores. With The Story Orchestra keyboard sound books, children can play the famous melodies themselves with the sound of a real grand piano. Also available from the Story Orchestra series: The Magic Flute, I Can Play (vol 1), Carnival of the Animals, Swan Lake, The Nutcracker and Four Seasons in One Day. 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. All sound clips are 10 seconds long. The perfect primer to introduce children to classical music.

New in the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Simone de Beauvoir, the great French philosopher and mother of feminism. When Simone de Beauvoir was a little girl, her father would proudly boast that she had the brain of a man — whatever that meant. But later, after years of studying, Simone would write a book that challenged the role of women in society, sending shock waves around the world. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the philosopher’s life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

Part of the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Mother Teresa, along with her message of love and charity. Agnes (later to become Mother Teresa) was born in Skopje, Macedonia. From an early age, she knew she wanted to dedicate herself to religion. She was fascinated by stories of missionaries helping people and wanted to do the same. She spent the rest of her life caring for the sick and poor around the world and is now remembered as Saint Teresa of Calcutta. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of Mother Teresa’s amazing life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

Meet Ella Fitzgerald, one of the most influential jazz singers of all time! Part of the beloved Little People, BIG DREAMS series, this inspiring and informative little biography follows the inspirational life of the First Lady of Song, from her early singing days on the streets of Harlem to her success as a jazz legend, with the message: ’It’s not where you come from, but where you’re going that counts.’ Ella Fitzgerald grew up near Harlem, in New York, where she was surrounded by music and dance. After winning first prize in a talent competition at the Apollo Theater, she went on to tour the world with her pioneering voice. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the singer’s life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

Welcome to the Mr. Men Pocket Library — the perfect first introduction for young children to these fun and zany characters! The slipcase, which is packaged in shrink-wrap, features six board book stories about Mr Happy, Mr Messy, Mr Silly, Mr Bump, Mr Strong and Mr Tickle. The storybooks are made of robust board, and their small size and sturdy pages makes them perfect for young children to hold and play with, so they can explore the brightly-coloured images and turn the pages themselves. The pocket size of the slipcase makes it perfect to be enjoyed by young children when you’re out and about — it’s easy to pop into a bag for entertainment on the go. There’s also a second fun feature to the set — the back of the books can be positioned to create one big picture of the Mr Men — children will enjoy helping their parent or guardian move the books into the right position so the full image can be revealed.

Join the Mr Men and Little Miss as they go for a check-up at the dentist! Everyone has to go to the dentist — even the Mr Men and Little Miss! Mrs Bright looks after all their teeth, but some of her patients are easier than others. Mr Fussy has very, very clean teeth, but Little Miss Naughty likes to play cheeky tricks. Going to the dentist was never more fun than with the silly antics and sunny smiles of the Mr Men! The Mr. Men and Little Miss Every Day series takes Roger Hargreaves beloved characters on trips and activities that children will recognise from their own lives. All the stories have a ’Where’s Walter’ feature with Walter the worm hiding in every story making for a fun and interactive reading experience for children aged two years and up.