Laura Baker

Explore the world beneath our feet with this fascinating rock-collecting guide that teaches kids everything they need to know to become an expert rock collector. Learn all about rocks, discover rocks from around the world, understand the do's and don'ts of rock collecting and find and identify rocks with this practical and portable book for budding geologists. This is the ultimate activity guide to encourage kids to get outside and interact with our amazing planet. Inside Let's Go Rock Collecting: The perfect introduction to rock collecting for young readers, including assembling your kit, finding fossils, rocks from space and more Bursting with information about where to find rocks, minerals and gemstones, how to identify them and the best ways to display them Brilliant rock directory with photographs, facts and top tips as well as a 'rock log' template so kids can create a record of their finds Hardwearing, robust and durable flexi-cover makes this an ideal book to take outside Includes contributions from Professor John Brodholt, Professor of Mineral Physics at University College London Written by Laura Baker, author of Lonely Planet Kids Create Your Own Camping Activities and Lonely Planet Kids The Big Book of Plane Activities Illustrated by Liz Kay, whose artwork also features in Lonely Planet Kids Lift-the-Flap Atlas and many other children's non-fiction books Let's Go Rock Collecting is the perfect gift for curious kids who wish to explore the great outdoors and understand more about what our world is made of.

Young readers can discover the wonders of science with this inspirational and accessible hardback guide, beautifully illustrated in full-color by award-winning illustrator Alex Foster.From ecology to astrophysics, kids will find a new way of looking at the world and the laws of science that govern it. This title is packed with clear, colourful, and engaging explanations on a range of subjects, including:• Elements• The human body and its organs• Matter and motion• Atoms and molecules• Animals, plants, and other living things• BiodiversityBig new concepts pop off the page, thanks to useful diagrams, vibrant illustrations and an engaging, energetic prose style. Supporting STEM learning, this book is perfect for readers aged 8-12.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Curious Kids series draws together a collection of meticulously researched, beautifully illustrated fact books that bring STEM subjects to life with a smart, modern sensibility.

A smart, funny, visually striking picture book about identity, self-expression, and refusing to be defined by just one thing. Meet Squirrel. Squirrel is LOUD. Meet Bird. Bird is quiet. They are complete opposites. And that's all you need to know. The end. Or is it . . . ?This cleverly crafted story flips labels upside down, proving that nobody can be summed up in a single word. Written with wit by Laura Baker and illustrated by debut talent Stacey Thomas, this playful, thought-provoking book will have children discovering hidden layers of meaning on every page. A joyful celebration of self-acceptance, it encourages and empowers kids to embrace every part of themselves - loud, quiet, or somewhere in between. Ideal for fans of Perfectly Norman by Tom Percival, Odd Dog Out by Rob Biddulph and You Matter by Christian Robinson, this beautifully illustrated book features a modern, limited colour palette that makes every page a work of art. A must-have for parents, teachers, and anyone seeking inclusive, confidence-boosting picture books about being unapologetically you.

A picture book that's full of fun and silliness, The Full Stop That Got Away brings together Laura Baker and Nathan Reed for the very first time – and the results are hilarious! This is Frank. Frank is a full stop. He's round and small and things quietly stop when he's around. Frank is a full stop, and he acts exactly like a full stop should.  He splits up sentences that get too long . . . "It's true. I do." He never shouts . . . "Ouch. Ouch. Help." And he never asks questions.  "That's right." But what if Frank decides to stop acting like a full stop? What would happen then?   Brilliantly funny story by Laura Baker, author of The Colour of Happy and Monsters in Trucks Beautifully illustrated by Nathan Reed, illustrator of Think BIG and the Sam Wu series Not just a fun story, The Full Stop That Got Away is also a perfect introduction to punctuation for children! Ideal for fans of The Day the Crayons Quit

Peppa and her family are visiting the zoo! What animals do you think they'll see? Join them as they play I-spy and choose which animal to visit next. This chunky tabbed board book is the perfect introduction to the zoo. Follow the tabs and meet the monkeys, parrots and penguins with Peppa. I spy with my little eye . . . Peppa at the zoo! Don't miss these other brilliant Peppa books: Peppa Pig: Fun at the Zoo: A Jigsaw Puzzle Book Peppa Pig: Peppa's Great Dinosaur Hunt: A Lift-the-Flap Book Peppa Pig: Where's Peppa at the Zoo? A Search-and-Find Book Peppa Pig is a 4-time BAFTA award-winning preschool animation shown in the UK daily on Channel Five's Milkshake and Nick Jnr. Peppa is a loveable, cheeky little piggy whose days are filled with action packed activities. Along with her family and friends, Peppa learns and plays and has lots of fun. Join Peppa and her family on their funny, action-packed, everyday adventures in this collection of activity, story and novelty books.

A laugh out loud picture book about your new favourite unicorn! Gah! Not another unicorn book. They're everywhere! When a unicorn who hates unicorn books realises that she is, in fact, IN A UNICORN BOOK herself, she does everything she can to get out. Can she run out of the book? Jump? Eat her way through the pages?! One thing's for sure: it will be a whole lot of fun to watch this unicorn try to get out of yet another unicorn book . . . Laugh-out-loud story by Laura Baker, featuring a very funny, moody unicorn! Brilliantly bright illustrations by Chris Jevons, with lots of detail for children to spot Children will love this fun twist on the unicorn book!

It's time for takeoff! Keep curious kids flying high with this fun activity book that's packed with more than 80 aviation-themed word and picture games. The perfect accompaniment for a flight, long-distance trip, or a rainy day spent indoors, kids can while away the hours exploring word searches, roaming mazes, and discovering top aviation facts. What is the largest plane on Earth? When was the first ever flight? All will be revealed in The Big Book of Plane Activities, which is brimming with engine-ious plane and aviation trivia alongside engaging games. Pack this on-the-go-companion for your next excursion and keep curious kids entertained throughout their journey. Inside The Big Book of Plane Activities: More than 80 fantastically fun aviation-themed activities to banish boredom including word searches, crossword puzzles, mazes, hidden pictures, connect-the dots, color-by-numbers, and more Packed with aviation and plane facts for kids to impress their friends with, which can be read as they enjoy the word and picture games The perfect in-hand activity book for your hand luggage or backpack that can be taken everywhere and anywhere A must-buy for entertaining plane-loving children and transport enthusiasts during your next travel adventure Make The Big Book of Plane Activitiesa must-bring addition for your travels and discover pages of entertaining word games and picture challenges that are sure to delight kids who love everything about aviation!

All aboard! Keep transport-loving kids on track with this awesome activity book that's packed with more than 80 train-themed word and picture games. The perfect accompaniment for a train trip, long-distance getaway, or a rainy day spent indoors, kids can while away the hours exploring word searches, roaming mazes, and discovering fun train facts. How were trains invented? Which is the fastest train on Earth? Where is the longest railroad? All will be revealed in The Big Book of Train Activities, which is brimming with engine-ious train trivia alongside engaging games. Pack this on-the-go-companion for your next excursion and keep curious kids entertained throughout their journey. Inside The Big Book of Train Activities: More than 80 fantastically fun train-themed activities to banish boredom including word searches, crossword puzzles, mazes, hidden pictures, connect-the dots, color-by-numbers, and more Packed with train facts for kids to impress their friends with, which can be read as they enjoy the word and picture games The perfect in-hand activity book for your hand luggage or backpack that can be taken everywhere and anywhere A must-buy for entertaining train-loving children and transport enthusiasts during your next travel adventure Make The Big Book of Train Activities a must-bring addition for your travels and discover pages of entertaining word games and picture challenges that are sure to delight kids who love everything about trains!

Számos varázslatos kaland vár rád az üveghegyen túl, ahol unikornisok, sellők és boszorkányok élnek, és a kissárkányok folyton kalamajkát okoznak. Hat gyönyörűen illusztrált, kedves mese egy könyvben az esti összebújáshoz - rövid történetek, melyekből mindig jöhet még egy utolsó. Írta: Laura Baker Illusztrálta: Angelika Scudamore