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The Jungle Book (1894) is a collection of stories by English author Rudyard Kipling. The stories were first published in magazines in 1893–94. The original publications contain illustrations, some by Rudyard's father, John Lockwood Kipling. Kipling was born in India and spent the first six years of his childhood there. After about ten years in England, he went back to India and worked there for about six-and-a-half years. These stories were written when Kipling lived in Vermont. There is evidence that it was written for his daughter Josephine, who died in 1899 aged six, after a rare first edition of the book with a poignant handwritten note by the author to his young daughter was discovered at the National Trust's Wimpole Hall in Cambridgeshire in 2010. The tales in the book (and also those in The Second Jungle Book which followed in 1895, and which includes five further stories about Mowgli) are fables, using animals in an anthropomorphic manner to give moral lessons. The verses of The Law of the Jungle, for example, lay down rules for the safety of individuals, families and communities. Kipling put in them nearly everything he knew or "heard or dreamed about the Indian jungle." Other readers have interpreted the work as allegories of the politics and society of the time. The best-known of them are the three stories revolving around the adventures of an abandoned "man cub" Mowgli who is raised by wolves in the Indian jungle. The most famous of the other stories are probably "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi", the story of a heroic mongoose, and "Toomai of the Elephants", the tale of a young elephant-handler. As with much of Kipling's work, each of the stories is preceded by a piece of verse, and succeeded by another.

What are germs? How do they spread? And how do medicines help? Curious young children can take a closer look at those mischievous, microscopic bacteria and viruses in this fascinating introduction to germs and hygiene, with 30 flaps to lift and tips on hand-washing and staying healthy.

Budi's plan is simple. He's going to be a star. Budi's going to play for the greatest team on earth, instead of sweating over each stitch he sews, each football boot he makes. But one unlucky kick brings Budi's world crashing down. Now he owes the Dragon, the most dangerous man in Jakarta. Soon it isn't only Budi's dreams at stake, but his life. A story about dreaming big, about hope and heroes, and never letting anything stand in your way.

The simple and engaging text is accompanied by sumptuous illustrations by Marks, Alan.

With over 350 stickers of clothes and accessories to complete their glamorous outfits. Part of the bestselling Sticker Dolly Dressing series, which celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2016. The revamped Sticker Dolly Dressing series now features reusable stickers, laminated pages and a fold-out page where you can put your stickers in between uses.

Little elephant is hiding! Very young children will love peeping through the holes and touching the textured pages in this beautiful hide-and-seek board book, spotting a sloth, giraffe and other animals as they search for the elusive little elephant. A gorgeous new series for babies and toddlers, perfect for fans of That's not my...

The perfect way for young animal fans to expand their vocabulary and knowledge with 199 labelled illustrations, ranging from familiar species to more unusual ones. A neat and practical format allows the book to double as a spotters guide. Children can look out for the animals, or revisit their favourites after a day out to a zoo or wildlife park. Part of the 199 Things series, which includes 199 Things under the sea and 199 Things in a Garden.

Violet never wanted to move to Perfect. Who wants to live in a town where everyone has to wear glasses to stop them going blind? And who wants to be tidy and perfectly behaved all the time? Violet quickly discovers there's something weird going on - her mam is acting strange and her dad has disappeared. When she meets Boy she realises that her dad is not the only person to have vanished... and that the mysterious Watchers are guarding a creepy secret!

Perfect for libraries and schools, this hardback non-fiction book includes a contents page and an index. Also available as a sticker book

Helps young children learn to recognise the basic sounds that make up the English language - vital for learning to read. Part of a series of funny phonics readers that children will love. Guidance notes for parents are included at the back of the book.

Mysterious explosions on the surface of Mars signal the beginning of an alien invasion. Soon the ruthless creatures are terrorizing Earth with their unstoppable death rays. Can nothing prevent these merciless Martians from taking over the world? H.G. Wells' classic story of Martian invasion, vividly retold for newly independent readers.

This book explains how almost everything we eat grows from just a small seed - from how a seed sprouts and how fruits grow from flowers by pollination, to how different plants produce vegetables, fruits, leaves, roots and grains. Tropical fruits, cocoa beans and Asian vegetables are covered, as well as rice, wheat, corn, potatoes and more.

Beautifully illustrated jigsaw and book makes a wonderful present. High quality, 100-piece jigsaw is a perfect introduction to intermediate level puzzles Usborne Picture Puzzles Dinosaurs book is full of fun challenges that help children develop vital skills including visual discrimination and memory recall.

Colouring books are brilliant for developing essential fine motor skills and pencil control. Introduces the essential concept of alphabetical order in a gentle way. Clear outlines and simple text make this book suitable for very young children just starting to learn letter shapes and letter sounds.

Filled with soft, beautiful illustrations, this is an essential addition to any family bookshelf. This book is a great source for answering children's endless questions about weather and seasons.

Stylishly illustrated dinosaurs described in a fun and accessible narrative tone, perfect for reading with young children Scientifically accurate and checked by an expert Usborne Quicklinks provide links to a pronunciation guide to dinosaur names and carefully chosen websites where readers can find further information about dinosaurs.