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Keep little fingers busy with this brightly illustrated, interactive sensory book of sounds. Strum, rattle, tap and bang! This colourful board book has been designed to inspire little musicians to experiment with toy-like instruments to explore and play! There are guitar strings to strum, DJ records to ‘scratch’, and a shaker to rattle – plenty to spark the interest of little maestros everywhere.This toy-like book features three ‘playable’ instruments includingGuitar strings to pluckTextured paper ‘records’ to scratch Shaker to rattle Designed with care and crafted for little fingers, this book is perfect for developing early skills and encouraging early listening skills. With sturdy pages and durable sliders and tabs, My Busy Music Book is built to withstand the curiosity of young readers. Develop Early Motor Skills: Make practising fine motor skills fun with tabs to pull and sliders to push!Early Learning: A perfect introduction to music, this book encourages children to recognise and name instruments and helps to develop early listening skillsEncourage Sensory Exploration: Enjoy the benefits of creative play in one portable, easy-to-pack-up book! With a durable design and lots of sensory fun, My Busy Music Book is the perfect addition to your child’s early learning library!  My Busy Books is an interactive, early learning series featuring colourful and engaging activities that spark curiosity in little readers. Discover more sensory fun with My Busy Art Book.

Keep little fingers busy while learning about colour and shape with this bright, interactive and playful art book.  This colourful, sensory book is designed to inspire little artists, making sure they keep doodling, mixing, swirling, and splodging! With interactive sliders, pull tabs, and magic ink revealing hidden surprises – along with plenty of early learning fun – My Busy Art Book is sure to spark young imaginations. This toy-like book features: Magic Ink: Finger paint with water to reveal hidden pictures. Pull Tabs: Pull the tabs to discover what happens when you mix colours together. Sliders: Push the sliders to build a vibrant picture.  Designed with care, this book is perfect for developing early skills and encouraging creativity. With sturdy pages and durable sliders and tabs, My Busy Art Book is built to withstand the curiosity of young readers. Develop Early Motor Skills: Make practising fine motor skills fun with tabs to pull and sliders to push! Encourage Colour and Shape Recognition: Colourful illustrations and simple activities aid early recognition of colours and shapes. Promote Sensory Exploration: Enjoy the benefits of creative play without the mess!  With its durable design and lots of sensory fun, My Busy Art Book is the perfect addition to your child’s early learning library. My Busy Books is an interactive early learning series featuring colourful and engaging activities that spark curiosity in little readers. Discover more sensory fun with My Busy Music Book. 

Our planet is just like its people – it loves to show off! Earth’s BIGGEST Show-Offs is your ultimate guide to the most SPECTACULAR and SENSATIONAL natural wonders across every continent.Prepare for the most extraordinary adventure of your life! From high and mighty mountains to deep and dangerous oceans, this book explores towering glaciers, roaring volcanoes, vast deserts, lush rainforests, curious islands, and so much more.Andy Seed’s laugh-out-loud text brings the wonders of the world to life with fascinating facts, quirky legends, incredible wildlife, and jaw-dropping true stories of remarkable feats. Packed with Top Fives, head-to-head battles between wonders, mini-quizzes, and fun activities, there''s no end to the excitement.Hilariously illustrated by the brilliant Sam Caldwell, Earth’s BIGGEST Show-Offs guarantees maximum fun while you discover the awe-inspiring, record-breaking wonders of our world.It’s time to START EXPLORING – let the adventure begin!

Get ready to dive into the adorable world of Japanese-inspired art with Make Art: Kawaii!This ultimate pack is perfect for kids and anyone who loves all things cute, colourful, and creative. Full of everything an aspiring kawaii artist needs, this kit is your ticket to crafting unique and oh-so-adorable creations. From discovering the origins of kawaii style to mastering the art of drawing characters, Make Art: Kawaii is bursting with fun and creativity. With over 20 step-by-step projects, this guide will help you bring your own kawaii-inspired decorations, models, stationery, and characters to life! What''s Inside? This delightful box kit is packed with everything you need to explore kawaii art: 3 sheets of card stencils 9 sheets of press-out paper pieces 3 sheets of colourful tissue paper 4 sticker sheets 14 sheets of patterned printed paper 7 press-out model sheets A 48-page guide to kawaii art, packed with tips, tricks, and instructions for each project Learn and Create: What makes kawaii art so unique and where did it come from? How does kawaii differ from other ''cute'' styles like chibi? Discover the principles of kawaii design, including popular colour palettes and character features.  Perfect for young artists aged 7 and up, Make Art: Kawaii is designed to spark mindful creativity and a love for adorable Japanese art. Whether you''re crafting kawaii characters or making cute stationery, this kit has all the tools and inspiration you need to create your own little world. With Make Art: Kawaii, creativity has never been so cute! 

From the author of the bestselling Oi Frog! comes an absurdly funny and heart-warming lift-the-flap picture book about two best friends, who just happen to be giraffes. Meet Torla, the taller-than-average giraffe, and Smorla, who is... well, smaller than average. In The Deeper than Average Hole, Smorla must figure out how to rescue her friend, but despite her best efforts, Torla remains resolutely stuck.How will Smorla get her out?! Featuring two stronger-than-average elephants, one hairier-than-average gorilla, and a BIG surprise, this book is packed with uproarious deadpan humour that will have kids and grown-ups giggling as they turn the pages. Beyond the laughs, The Deeper than Average Hole teaches children the importance of persistence and helping others as Smorla works tirelessly to save her friend Torla from a tricky situation. This lovable series will get children thinking about the world around them in a fun and engaging way. This is the second book in a laugh-out-loud series by Kes Gray, with bright and witty illustrations from award-winning artist Chris Jevons. Designed in a unique, narrowed portrait format to emphasise the giraffes'' height and the hole''s depth, this playful picture book includes four gatefolds, offering a special and interactive reading experience that actively engages children. At times whimsical and at others hilarious, this series by Kes Gray follows Torla and Smorla on their extraordinary adventures. Their love and trust take their unlikely friendship to exciting new heights. 

Everybody laughs. Some people laugh all of the time. Others laugh some of the time. And some people say they never laugh (though I bet they do when nobody is looking). When do you laugh?The Laughing Book is a joyful story celebrating how wonderful it feels to laugh! Some people cackle or chortle, hoot, howl or roar… or giggle and guffaw! This book highlights how laughter is the best medicine and can bring us all together, and cheer us up when we’re feeling sad. Brought to life with energetic, vibrant and bold illustrations from New York Times bestselling illustrator Daniel Wiseman.Laughter is contagious, and this positive, stupendously silly picture book is perfect for spreading happiness... once you start laughing you won’t be able to stop. What makes you laugh?

Step inside an enchanting woodland inhabited delightful fairies with this beautiful doll''s house in a book, featuring a handy guidebook to the woodlands and the fairy treehouse and ending with an easy-to-assemble, pop-up play scene that brings the story to life for hours of playtime.This gorgeous book is a fairy wonderland – perfect for any child who enjoys doll’s houses, fairy gardens and imaginative play! It starts off with an enchanting 32-page picture book, which tells the reader all about fairies of all different kinds, where they live, how to spot them, their magic spells and their amazing homes. Each page explores a different aspect of a woodland fairy''s life.The final pages fold out and pop-up into an illustrated, fairy treehouse play scene, sure to inspire young imaginations. The fairy treehouse features 5 separate rooms over 3 floors. Six press-out fairy characters add to the fun, bringing a cast of magical characters to play with.  With a fold-away pop-up play scene and easy-to-store characters that can be packed away and used again and again, as well as timeless, folklore-inspired illustrations, Fairy Treehouse is a keepsake your child will treasure. 

''This book is lovely - Miranda''s observations are as sharp as ever, and in a strange way they seem to sharpen my own.'' Philip PullmanSometimes we all need a gentle reminder to stop and appreciate the beauty in the ordinary moments of our day to day lives. In The Place I’m In, Miranda Keeling invites us to join her on a journey to discover the magic, humour, and beauty of everyday experiences.Life is happening all around us, yet we often let those moments pass by, distracted by our phones or lost in our thoughts. What if we took a moment to slow down, open our eyes, and truly see? In The Place I’m In, Miranda Keeling—author of The Year I Stopped to Notice and the award-winning podcast Stopping to Notice—invites you to do just that.Through her delightful observations, ranging from the hilariously funny to the poignantly touching, Keeling highlights the tiny miracles unfolding in our everyday lives. Her unique perspective encourages you to pause, look anew at the world around you, and embrace the beauty in each moment. Join her on this journey of discovery and let her words inspire you to truly notice the magic that surrounds us all.

This was meant to be a journal of my quest to find the sea nomads, but a few days ago something happened that turned my world upside down . . . You are about to read an adventure story so real you’ll be able to taste the salt water on your lips. I don’t know how it will end but I’ll keep writing this journal as long as I’m able. One day I hope I can give it to you.After he’s flung from a ferry after seeing something so dangerous he would be killed for his silence, the Unknown Adventurer washes up on a deserted island. Completely alone, he puts his survival skills to the test and begins the journal he promised his younger siblings he would write. But after a while he notices that it is not all what it seems on the island and something mysterious lies across the lagoon. Something he must investigate.Take a deep breath. You are about to enter dangerous waters.This is a thrilling tale of survival, friendship and underwater discovery that transports you to remote seas that whisper of ancient legends you can only begin to imagine.Presented like an artist’s journal, with handwritten sections, smudged notes and stuck-in pages and illustrated in breathtaking detail, this is a story that will spark a sense of adventure in every reader. A new exhilarating book from the Unknown Adventurer, author of The Lost Book of Adventure and Journey to the Last River.Praise for The Lost Book of Adventure:Bear Grylls -- ''Packed FULL of adventures''The Guardian -- ‘A clarion call to the child explorer [...] a spectacular immersion in the life of the wild.''Daily Express -- ‘Exquisitely illustrated [...] children will treasure it for years to come.''Praise for Journey to the Last River:Financial Times -- ''An extraordinary, enticing fusion of fiction and natural history. The artwork alone [...] is stunning.''Kate Winslet -- ''Breathtakingly beautiful... every young adventurer should read this book.''The Oldie -- ''The second thrilling voyage for the Unknown Adventurer.’

Welcome to MiniTouch: On the Go! A gorgeous, giftable touch-and-feel book for little ones from birth upwards. Introduce vehicles and first words, and boost motor skills with sensory touch-and-feel fabrics.The MiniTouch series for babies aged 0–3 is packed full of developmental benefits. Fresh, stylish and playful with gently rhyming text, each book makes a beautiful addition to your child''s playspace or bookshelf, forming an eye-catching collection.The content of each book covers core early learning concepts. There are two layers of learning: the first being topic-themed, such as vehicles, and the second being learning-based, such as first words. The playful rhyming text is perfect for engaging your child and will help develop their rhythm and rhyme as well as bringing added context to each new word.Each book in the series features a unique range of touch-and-feel areas, which are ideal for developing your child''s motor skills as well as aiding sensory development. Fabrics such as corduroy and metallic PVC feel fashionable and contemporary, as well as importantly providing a wide range of textures for a multi-sensory experience.Start building your MiniTouch library today with MiniTouch: On the GoAlso available: MiniTouch: Fruit & Veg, MiniTouch: Animals, MiniTouch: Nature, MiniTouch: Toys and MiniTouch: Dinosaurs.

Being different can be the start of the greatest adventure. Nelly the Very Different Bird is a heart-warming and hilarious story about embracing your uniqueness and finding the courage to create your own path.Nelly is a very different bird - she can’t fly! So, when all the other birds take to the skies to migrate for winter, Nelly has to stay behind. But instead of feeling left out, she embarks on her own exciting journey, discovering new and wonderful ways to celebrate what makes her unique.One day, Nelly meets another bird who also cannot fly. Using all that she’s learned, Nelly helps her new friend discover how to be their own kind of bird too. Together, they realise that being different isn’t just okay - it’s an incredible adventure, especially when shared with a friend.This funny and uplifting picture book is a celebration of self-discovery, the power of friendship, and the joy of finding your own way in the world.

Swift, brutal and utterly final: with knockouts, there are no grey areas; a KO is a KO. But what actually is a knockout, and why are we so fascinated by it?The Knockout is the most dramatic and devastating moment in sport. There is nothing to rival it: not the last-second goal, not the basket on the buzzer, not the putt that drops on the eighteenth green. In terms of its brutality and finality, it stands alone. It''s a bolt of lightning; fascinating and frightening; a shot of pure adrenaline that only the very rarest moments can provide. This book examines what it''s like for the people at the centre of that storm.How does it feel to land that ultimate blow? How does it feel to suffer it? The Knockout assesses the impact it has on the fighters and the people close to it and asks what it takes mentally, physically and emotionally for a person to enter into an arena where the stakes are so unimaginably high. Agony and ecstasy, triumph and disaster, hope and despair, self-belief and doubt, The Knockout embraces it all, with interviews and insight from the following boxing insiders and experts:Boxers: Carl Froch, Ricky Hatton, David Haye, Tony Bellew, Amir Khan, Deontay Wilder, Jamie Moore, Matthew Macklin, Johnny Nelson, Anthony Yarde, Scott Welch, Fabio Wardley, Karriss Artingstall, Lauren Price, Spencer Oliver, Anthony CrollaTrainers: Teddy Atlas, Billy Graham, Peter Fury, Dave Coldwell, Joe Gallagher, Mark SeltzerReferees: Kenny Bayless, Marcus McDonnell, Charlie Fitch, Victor LoughlinPromoters: Frank Warren, Eddie HearnObservers: Steve Bunce, Thomas Hauser, Tris Dixon, Dr Neil Scott, Sara CheneryPart macro, part micro exploration, the narrative will move across the physical, psychological, social and even philosophical aspects of the knockout. With insights from renowned commentators, as well as fighters, their coaches, doctors and family members, this is a complete look at the finishing blow that brings any match to a sudden close, and the repercussions that follow.Featuring extensive coverage of Froch vs Groves II, the epic rematch that saw Carl Froch knock out George Groves with what proved to be the final punch of his career and close the book on their bitter rivalry, The Knockout goes deeper into the phenomenon than ever seen before and explores the idea of male vulnerability and the delicate nature of many boxers, particularly pronounced once they have experienced a knockout.

Welcome to MiniTouch: Dinosaurs! A gorgeous, giftable touch-and-feel book for little ones from birth upwards. Introduce dinosaurs and opposites, and boost motor skills with sensory touch-and-feel fabrics.The MiniTouch series for babies aged 0–3 is packed full of developmental benefits. Fresh, stylish and playful with gently rhyming text, each book makes a beautiful addition to your child''s playspace or bookshelf, forming an eye-catching collection.The content of each book covers core early learning concepts. There are two layers of learning: the first being topic-themed, such as dinosaurs, and the second being learning-based, such as first opposites. The playful rhyming text is perfect for engaging your child and will help develop their rhythm and rhyme as well as bringing added context to each new word.Each book in the series features a unique range of touch-and-feel areas, which are ideal for developing your child''s motor skills as well as aiding sensory development. Fabrics such as corduroy and metallic PVC feel fashionable and contemporary, as well as importantly providing a wide range of textures for a multi-sensory experience.Start building your MiniTouch library today with MiniTouch: DinosaursAlso available: MiniTouch: Fruit & Veg, MiniTouch: Animals, MiniTouch: Nature, MiniTouch: Toys and MiniTouch: On the Go.

It’s time to build your very own Wes Anderson world.   Inspired by the distinctive vision of director Wes Anderson, Shoot Like Wes is packed with rich imagery and in-depth analysis of the auteur’s remarkable body of work. This is the only guide you’ll need to create your own cinematic masterpiece, transforming everyday scenes into vibrant, storytelling moments worthy of the big screen. Comprehensive and artful, Shoot Like Wes breaks down the techniques behind the iconic Wes Anderson films—from the God’s-eye view in The Royal Tenenbaums to the low-angle in Fantastic Mr. Fox, and the symmetry used in The Grand Budapest Hotel. Each chapter focuses on a specific aspect of the Wes Anderson aesthetic and includes illustrated, step-by-step photography challenges for you to follow with your camera or smartphone.  Chapter highlights include:Shooting at Magic HourDeep FocusHow to use Low-Angle Shots Framing Faces And much more!  Discover the secrets of Wes’s unique style and learn how to apply these techniques to your own photography, with suggested exercises to practice. Once you’ve been inspired by films, let Shoot Like Wes teach you the know-how to create your own whimsical world.  

Bum, butt, behind, whatever you call it, the one you’re sitting on right now is the finely tuned result of millions of years of evolution. Fascinating, isn’t it? Get to know the history of your you-know-what with the hilarious guide to evolution, A Natural History of Bums.  Now, don’t be alarmed, but your bum holds a story as old as time itself. From caveman to present day, evolution has shaped this essential body part in remarkable ways. It’s more than just a place to sit - it’s a marvel of adaptation and survival! The humble bum has been created by millions of years of evolution, so surely, it’s time to learn all about it... Join The Crab Museum and illustrator Inga Ziemele for a hilarious kids’ guide to evolution and the natural history of this noble body part. Get up close and personal with big bums, small bums, stinky bums, glow-in-the-dark bums, jet-engine bums, fossilised bums, and even an animal with 1,000 bums! Along the way, discover the surprising uses animals have found for their bums, and even witness a terrible time in Earth’s history when there were no bums at all. With A Natural History of Bums, you can finally learn the answer to that most important of questions: who has the biggest bum in the world? So, are you sitting comfortably? Yes, you are – because of your bum! 

The secret lives and amazing adaptations of past creatures are revealed in this beautifully illustrated compendium of Earth’s long-gone beasts.Buried far beneath the ground are secret stories of ancient lands. Stories from a time when dinosaurs with tails as big as whales towered over trees, birds had teeth, and super-fast sharks with saws for jaws swam through oceans and seas.Earth’s amazing animals may be lost in time, but they are no longer forgotten.From dinosaurs and sea beasts, to giant bugs, birds and Ice Age mammals, these spectacular species were once to be seen stomping, roaring, soaring and crawling across land, sky and sea – but are now extinct and lost forever. In this beautifully illustrated follow-up to Secret Stories of Nature, you can uncover the fascinating histories of Earth’s most astounding extinct animals, from iconic beasts such as Tyrannosaurus rex, the woolly mammoth and the dodo, to jaw-dropping creatures such as a dragonfly-relative the size of a pigeon and a tiny sea beast that looked like a cartoon character. When did giant bugs zoom through the skies and how did these creepy-crawlies become so colossal? Which dinosaurs had feathers and why is T. rex the most famous dinosaur of all time? How did mammals survive the giant asteroid? Which extinct animal had a boomerang-shaped head and which one was a mishmash of a bird, pig, crocodile and armoured armadillo? The answers to these secrets are waiting for you within!You''ll discover how scientists past and present have used research, observation and fossil records to piece these stories together and unravel their secrets. Intriguingly, some secrets are yet to be revealed, while others are rewritten when exciting new information changes what we think we know.As well as discovering ancient animals, you can learn about beautiful beasts that have sadly been lost in recent years, but also the remarkable stories of animals once thought to be extinct – but which have been rediscovered. Finally, at the back of the book you can learn how to help protect creatures that are critically endangered and their habitats. We can all work together to preserve our beautiful planet and its rich biodiversity!The fascinating text from children’s author Saskia Gwinn is brought to life by gorgeously detailed, vintage-style artwork from Vasilisa Romanenko, making this a perfect gift book for the whole family to share.