A set of 30 colourful flashcards perfect for helping children learn basic number skills. Include mathematical symbols as well as numbers, and suggestions for how to use the cards. Charming and durable, these cards are perfect for using over and over again. Age 3+

123 Flashcards

Oh, no! A train is trapped on the railway bridge - and Katie and Cali are inside! Can Rubble, Rocky and Chase clear the tracks and rescue their friends?&nbsp;Join Marshall, Ryder and the rest of your PAW Patrol pals for this action-packed story in Pups Save a Train.Titles available:&nbsp;• Pups Save a Train• Pups Save Sports Day!• Pups Save the Royal Throne

Paw Patrol : Books

Titles

Pups Save a Train

Pups Save the Royal Throne

Pups Save Sports Day

The best way to learn to control a pen or pencil is to practise from a very early age. This book has simple animal shapes for little children to colour while practising mark making and having fun. The backgrounds are already coloured in, so children can focus on the exciting parts. Age : 2+

Little Children's Animals Colouring Book

<div>Join Bee and friends for lots of drawing fun in this bright and friendly first drawing book. Draw stripes on Zebra, add wheels to cars, give Jellyfish long twisty tentacles and discover lots of other fun ways to draw lines, circles, spirals, squiggles and more, all of which are perfect for developing pen control skills. Age : 2+</div>

SPECIAL OFFER :Little Children's Drawing &Colouring Book

Enjoy the wonderful world of Disney in this awesome colouring book.With over 80 pages bursting with family favourites, this is the ideal book for any Disney fan.Age : 3+

Disney My Big Book of Colouring

Introduce your child to a world of learning with this vibrant and engaging 10-book collection! Each title is designed to spark curiosity and develop essential early skills, perfect for toddlers and preschoolers.<ol><li>My First Little Book of ABC A fun introduction to the alphabet with bright, colorful illustrations, helping children learn their ABCs in an interactive way.</li><li>My First Little Book of Shapes Explore basic shapes through playful examples, making it easy for young learners to recognize circles, squares, triangles, and more.</li><li>My First Little Book of Numbers Teach early counting skills with this lively book that uses everyday objects to illustrate numbers 1 to 10.</li><li>My First Little Book of First Words Boost vocabulary by introducing simple, everyday words that help children communicate and understand their world.</li><li>My First Little Book of Opposites Learn the concept of opposites—big and small, hot and cold—through delightful illustrations and simple explanations.</li><li>My First Little Book of Farm Animals Take a trip to the farm and discover the names and sounds of animals like cows, chickens, and sheep.</li><li>My First Little Book of Wild Animals Meet the fascinating creatures that live in the wild, from lions to elephants, through exciting pictures and facts.</li><li>My First Little Book of Fruits A colorful introduction to fruits, teaching young readers about apples, bananas, and other tasty treats they see every day.</li><li>My First Little Book of Vegetables Help kids recognize a variety of vegetables while encouraging healthy eating habits with bright, engaging images.</li><li>My First Little Book of Colours Discover the vibrant world of colors and help your child learn to identify and name colors with fun illustrations.</li></ol>This collection is perfect for little hands, making learning enjoyable and interactive!

My First Little Library (10 Book Set)

Join five animal friends for a fun day at school in this friendly, reassuring book. The activities introduce children to all sorts of things they will do at school, whilst helping them practise pen control, and there are simple activities on letters, numbers and shapes. Durable, wipe-clean pages mean children can practise again and again, and there are helpful notes for grown-ups at the front too.

Wipe-Clean All You Need to Know Before You Start School Activity Book

A smart carry case with four fun, wipe-clean books and a special pen to help children learn the skills they will need for school. The activities help children learn vital skills such as pen control and drawing letters and numbers, and with the special pen, they can practise again and again. Includes reduced-size versions of<ul><li>Wipe-Clean Alphabet, </li><li>Wipe-Clean 123, </li><li>Wipe-Clean First Letters, </li><li>Wipe-Clean Ready for Writing.</li></ul>

Get Ready for School: Wipe-Clean Activity Pack (4 books)

<ul><li>Delightful first dictionary with simple definitions of over 1000 words.</li><li>Each word is illustrated with Jo Litchfield's hand-made models and has a short sentence showing how the word is used.</li><li>Colourful alphabet illustration along the edges of the cover helps children navigate the dictionary.</li><li>Additional thematic spreads cover key themes, such as seasons, colours, numbers, and shapes.</li><li>Includes simple explanations of the parts of speech and a guide to using a dictionary.</li></ul><div> Age :4+</div>

English Picture Dictionary

Enjoy bringing scenic to life in these simply illustrated colouring books. The backgrounds are already coloured, so children can focus on the really interesting details on each page.Titles available include :<ul><li>Jungle</li><li>Football </li><li>Airport</li></ul>Age : 3+

First Colouring Books

Titles 

Football

Jungle

Airport

<ul><li>A bright, lively introduction to space with simple text, amazing photographs and detailed illustrations.</li><li>Provides simple explanations to questions such as What are stars made of? Why does the Moon shine? and What do space toilets look like?</li><li>Includes free downloadable pictures and internet links to carefully selected fun websites.</li></ul><div>Age : 5+</div>

First Encyclopedia of Space

With 4 bingo boards, 36 picture cards and a book, these delightful games are an ideal way for little children to have fun as they begin to learn the alphabet and make links between letters and sounds. The book introduces the letters of the alphabet, and includes instructions for two different memory games (suitable for 2-5 players) that can be played with the boards and cards.We have a few options :<ul><li>Alphabets</li><li>Numbers </li><li>Under the sea</li></ul>Please send us a note with your preferred options.Age : 2+

Matching Games and Book

Alphabet

Numbers

Under the Sea

<ul><li>A box set of 50 paperback editions from the award-winning Usborne Very First Reading and First Reading series to inspire your child as he or she learns to read.</li><li>The first 22 Very First Reading titles let your child, with your help, take the first steps in reading, following the phonics methods used in schools.</li><li>The next 12 books are delightful short stories for children to try reading themselves, taken from the Usborne First Reading series Level One.</li><li>16 further books with slightly longer stories from the Usborne First Reading series Level Two will build stamina and reading confidence.</li><li>See Extras to view all titles in this box set.</li></ul><div>The perfect selection to guide children through the first steps of reading - and there are 50 books to choose from! </div><div>The first 22 books are taken from Usborne Very First Reading and include the phonics methods used in schools. </div><div>The next 12 books are taken from Usborne First Reading Level One. These delightful short stories are for children who are starting to enjoy reading for themselves. </div><div>The last 16 books are taken from Usborne First Reading Level Two and are perfect for building reading confidence. </div><div>Age :3+</div>

My First Reading Library (50 Book Set)

Have hours of fun piecing together this amazing image of some instantly recognisable Marvel characters. This picture-perfect puzzle includes 104 high-quality pieces.This Marvel-themed puzzle features some of your favourite Marvel Characters including Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Hulk and many more. This delivers a challenging but ultimately satisfying puzzle experience.Great for Marvel fans or jigsaw enthusiasts.

Marvel Avengers Brilliant 104 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

This delightful pack contains a colourful, labelled 100-piece jigsaw of the human body for children to assemble. It also includes a 24-page, highly visual book that introduces and explains the various systems and functions of different parts of the body in more detail.Age : 6+

Book and Jigsaw : Periodic Table (300-pieces)

<div>With simple rhyming text and phonic repetition, Usborne's Phonics Readers are specially designed to develop essential language and early reading. This brilliant box set contains 20 exciting titles from the series. From Mole's mission to find a bigger home to Bug's quest for a good night's sleep, these terrific tales are sure to keep new readers entertained, making the perfect gift for younger children just beginning to get to grips with reading for themselves. </div><div>The 20 titles include: Ted in a Red Bed Ted's Shed Toad makes a Road Mouse moves House Hen's Pens Fox on a Box Fat Cat on a Mat Big Pig on a Dig Frog on a Log Goose on the Loose Underpants for Ants Croc gets a Shock Bee makes Tea Bug in a Rug Cow takes a Bow Snail brings the Mail Crow in the Snow Goat in a Boat Llamas in Pyjamas Raccoon on the Moon Age : 4+</div>

My First Phonics Reading Library (20 Book Set)

Kids will love this musical floor puzzle with a sing-along book featuring Old MacDonald Had a Farm!

Once the puzzle has been put together, press the sound button on the bottom right-hand corner jigsaw piece to hear the familiar song.

With 28 giant pieces, you can sing and play all day long!

Old McDonald Musical Floor Puzzle

Train up little hand muscles and encourage sharing with family and friends!

Watch as your little ones chop, slice and share a rainbow of veggies. This toy set brings garden to their playtime table. Encourage healthy imaginations, blend in laughter.

Let the veggie adventures sprout!

Product Information:
• Slice and Share Veg
• Role Play Set
• 20 Pieces
• Pretend &amp; Play by PlayWorks
• Age: 3+
• Packaging Measures: 22.5 x 6.5 x 20.5cm

PlayWorks Slice and Share

Fruits or Vegetables

Fruits

Vegetables

Little Chick is very good at hiding and Papa Rooster needs your help to find her! Join Papa Rooster on his search through the farm in this gorgeous flap book, illustrated by Rob Hodgson.

Each spread features a sturdy flap that children can slide back and forth to reveal a surprise animal hidden underneath (and there's a quirky ladybird to spot on each page too!).

With bold illustrations, robust flaps and simple text, little ones will want to revisit this book time and time again.

Is that you, Little Chick?

Titles available:<ul><li>Cinderella</li><li>Gingerbread man</li><li>Handa's surprise</li><li>Little red riding hood</li><li>Maisy goes to the bookshop</li><li>Moana and the ocean</li><li>Pinocchio</li><li>Rapunzel</li><li>Snow White</li><li>The elves and the shoemaker</li><li>The sly fox &amp; the little red hen</li><li>The three little pigs</li><li>Twinkle, twinkle little star</li><li>We're going on a bear hunt</li></ul>Suitable for Age : 0 - 5yrs

More Story Books (Paperback)

Rapunzel

The Elves and the Shoemaker

The Sly fox & the little red hen

Three little pigs

Twinkle, twinkle little star

We're going on a bear hunt

Snow White

This illustrated children's bible retells 125 bible stories from the old and new testament.

With favourites such as Noah's Ark and Jonah and the Whale, these best-loved bible stories can be read and enjoyed together, with both the stories and their illustrations providing many discussion points.

Perfect as a baby's first bible or as christening gift, this illustrated bible will be a book to treasure and revisit.

Child's First Bible

<ul><li>From rockets to robots, monkeys to monsters and lots more, find out how to draw everything youve ever wanted to by following the simple step-by-step instructions in this inspirational draw-in book.</li><li>Young children will feel a real sense of achievement mastering the simple drawing activities in this book.</li><li>Includes plenty of space in the book for practising your own drawings.</li><li>A fun pastime that adults are sure to enjoy, too!</li></ul><div>Age : 4+</div>

Step-by-Step Drawing

Drawing Book

Drawing Animals

Roald Dahl was a British author of popular children's literature and short stories, a poet, screenwriter and a wartime fighter ace. His books have sold more than 300 million copies worldwide. Dahl has been called "one of the greatest storytellers for children of the 20th century"Titles available :<ul><li>Charlie &amp; the chocolate factory</li><li>Matilda</li></ul>

Roald Dahl Books (Matilda, Charlie &the chocolate factory)

Matilda

Charlie & the chocolate factory

Dive into the world of Jacqueline Wilson with this amazing 5 book collection, full of the most fantastic and drama-filled fun stories to read! Join all of your favourite characters, from Tracy Beaker to the double act twins Ruby and Garnet! Includes: • The Story of Tracy Beaker • The Dare Game • Double Act • Lily Alone • The Worst Thing About My Sister

Jacqueline Wilson: The Story of Tracy Beaker (5 Book Set)

Walliams began writing children's novels in 2008 after securing a contract with the publisher Harper Collins. His books have been translated into 53 languages,<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Walliams#cite_note-4"> </a>and he has been described as "the fastest-growing children's author in the UK", with a literary style compared to that of Roald Dahl. Some of his books have been adapted into television films, which he has also appeared in, including Mr Stink, Gangsta Granny and Billionaire Boy.

David Walliams Books

Billionaire Boy

Gangsta Granny

This write-in activity book combines story prompts, writing tips and inspiring quotes from well-known authors, with tips on developing a plot, inventing characters, writing dialogue and setting the scene. There are blank pages to write your own stories and jot down ideas, plus an elastic closure to keep it all together.

Story Writer's Ideas Journal

<div>A great dictionary for home and school, with over 6,000 words carefully defined in simple language and over 650 colourful illustrations. Clearly displayed and easy to navigate, with example sentences to show words in context, spelling tips and information about word families and origins, plus grammar and punctuation help at the back of the book. Age : 7+</div>

Junior Illustrated English Dictionary

<ul><li>A collection of best-known and best-loved stories from the Old and New Testaments beautifully retold for young children.</li><li>Remaining close to the original text, each story is presented in a way that young listeners and readers will find easy to understand and enjoy.</li><li>Attractively illustrated by Linda Edwards.</li></ul><div>Age : 4+</div>

The Usborne Children's Bible

From Hannibal’s elephants to World War One carrier pigeons and parachuting dogs in World War Two, children can discover how extraordinary animals have shaped the course of conflicts across the centuries. Inspiring tales of the often heroic roles animals have played in modern and ancient wars. The Usborne Reading Programme has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University. Young Reading Series 3 is designed to provide more complex stories for confident readers. Published in association with the Imperial War Museum.

Animals at War

With bright, cartoon-style illustrations and clear diagrams this sensitive, detailed and informative guide explains male/female puberty in a reassuring and friendly way. It tackles everything from physical and hormonal changes to emotional upheaval. Ideal for libraries and schools, the contents and index pages make key topics easy to find.

What's Happening to Me? (Boys or Girls)

Title

Boys

Girls

<div>Design and build a real, working website from scratch, using HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Written for complete beginners of all ages, this book uses simple step-by-step instructions and zero jargon to help readers get to grips with basic web design and create their very own space on the internet. With bright quirky illustrations throughout and lots of extra advice and downloads via Usborne Quicklinks. Age : 7+</div>

Build Your Own Website for Beginners

This brilliant Tom Gates collection set includes five books from the incredible bestselling author Liz Pichon. Do not read if you are: 1. My grumpy sister Delia 2. Marcus Meldrew (who is an idiot) 3. Mrs Worthington, who has a moustache (it's tricky not to stare) I'm Tom Gates. When my teachers don't have their beady eyes on me, I like to draw pictures and think of ways to annoy Delia. My teachers think I am easily distracted and 'lack focus'. Which is a bit harsh, because right now I am very focused on which biscuit I should eat first... This book set includes:<ul><li>Tom Gates is Absolutely Fantastic (at some things) </li><li>Genius Ideas (mostly)</li><li>Everything's amazing (sort of)</li><li>Excellent Excuses (and other good stuff)</li><li>The Brilliant World of Tom Gates</li></ul>

Tom Gates Collection  (5 Book Set)

Winner of the CILIP Carnegie Medal.

Every summer Quill and his friends are put ashore on a remote sea stac to hunt birds. But this summer, no one arrives to take them home.

Surely nothing but the end of the world can explain why they've been abandoned - cold, starving and clinging to life, in the grip of a murderous ocean. How will they survive?

'Brilliant, beautiful...as unpredictable as the sea itself' Philip Reeve, author of The Mortal Engines

'This is the best book I've read this year. Extraordinary' Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink and Stars

Where the World Ends

<div>When love turns to jealousy, when jealousy turns to rage, when rage turns to destruction... </div><div>Laura was head over heels in love with Joe. But now Laura lies in a coma and Joe has gone missing. Was he the one who attacked her? </div><div>Laura's sister Tessie is selectively mute. She can't talk but she can listen. And as people tell her their secrets, she thinks she's getting close to understanding what happened on that fateful night. Age : 14+</div>

What I Couldn't Tell You

**Back in stock Wednesday 1st May**It's time to pass the magic on with this brand-new edition of the classic and internationally bestselling phenomenon that is Enid Blyton The Faraway Tree Adventures Colour Stories Complete Collection 10 Books Box Set:<ul><li>The Land of Birthdays: It's Beth's birthday, so everyone is delighted when the Land of Birthdays arrives at the top of the Faraway Tree.</li><li>The Land of Do-As-You-Please: At the top of the Faraway Tree a new adventure awaits the children. What could be nicer than a visit to the Land of Do-As-You-Please?</li><li>The Land of Dreams: Beth, Joe, Frannie and Rick thought they had had quite enough of adventures, but soon go up the Faraway Tree again and find themselves in the Land of Dreams.</li><li>The Land of Enchantments: In the Land of Enchantments, everything shines and shimmers and moves. But it's full of witches, enchanters and goblins, and some not very nice spells!</li><li>The Land of Goodies: The Land of Goodies has come to the top of the Faraway Tree, and it is the tastiest place that Joe, Beth, Frannie and Rick have ever been.</li><li>The Land of Magic Medicines: The Land of Magic Medicines has come to the top of the Faraway Tree, and it's full of curious bottles and sparkling potions.</li><li>The Land of Silly School: The Land of Silly School is where Dame Snap teaches naughty elves, pixies and fairies.</li><li>The Land of Toys: Joe, Beth, Frannie and cousin Rick go up the Faraway Tree for another fantastical adventure!</li><li>In Santa Claus's Castle: When Joe, Beth, Frannie and Rick, and their friends Silky and Saucepan-man, are turned into toys.</li><li>Joe and the Magic Snowman: When Joe is whisked up to the Land of Ice and Snow, he meets a rather bossy snowman, who is determined to make Joe his servant!</li></ul>

Enid Blyton : The Faraway Tree Adventures  (10 Book Set)

Learn to love times tables with tips, tricks and online games and activities where you can:

Discover a fun trick to help you remember the 9x table.
Collect gems, catch fish or go bowling to learn the times tables.
Train your brain with quick-fire multiplication quizzes.

Lift-the-Flap Times Tables

Usborne 12 Classics Picture Books Collection Box Set: On a Pirate Ship- A jolly picture book following a crew of not-so-scary pirates across the high seas. The Dinosaur- Beginning with a little boy wondering what real dinosaurs were like, the story transports readers into the prehistoric age. The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse- This delightful story, retold in picture book format, tells of two friends who lead different lives, reminding us that there's no place like home. How the Elephant Got His Trunk- Once, in a time long forgotten, elephants had short, stubby noses. So how did they get their trunks? Goldilocks and the Three Bears- Goldilocks was always told, "Don't go into the forest. The Dinosaur Who Lost His Roar- Sid the dinosaur likes scaring his friends with his ear-splitting roar. But what would happen if he lost his voice? He's about to find out. The Gingerbread Man- Run, run as fast as you can, you can't catch him, he's the Gingerbread Man! The Firebird- Prince Ivan sets off in search of the Firebird, which has been stealing his father's golden apples, in this traditional Russian folktale. Aladdin-When Aladdin finds his long-lost uncle, he is promised riches beyond his dreams. But is everything what it seems? Under the Sea- This picture book takes the reader on a journey all the way through the sea from one shore to another far across the world. Wind in the Willows- 'The Wind in the Willows' is a re-telling of the beloved Kenneth Grahame story following the adventures of four riverside companions.

Usborne Picture Books  (12 Book Set)

Usborne Beginners Science 10 Books Collection Set made up of :
- Sun, Moon and Stars, 
- Living in Space, 
- Volcanoes, 
- Solar System, 
- Planet Earth, 
- Earthquakes and Tsunamis &amp; MORE!

Usborne Beginners Science 10 Book Set

Format

Hardback

Paperback

Johanna Spyri’s Heidi is beautifully retold, following the exploits of the orphaned girl sent to live in the Alps with her grumpy grandfather. Part of Young Reading Series 2 for readers growing in confidence, with clear, engaging text and stunning original illustrations.

Reading Books (Hardback)

Around the world in 80days

The Story of Heidi

Find out more about famous polar explorers and expeditions, with links to websites where you can:

See inside Antarctic huts.
Meet a young polar explorer.
Dress a polar explorer.

Usborne True Stories : Polar Adventures 

Friends, Romans, citizens of the world - do you want to take a fast-paced trip through time? All of human history is here, from hunter-gatherers in the Ice Age to technological innovators in modern times. With bitesize narrative accounts, lively illustrations, timelines, maps and links to specially selected websites to bring history alive.

Age : 8+

A Short History of the World

The Diary of a Young Girl: The Definitive Edition of the World’s Most Famous Diary

One of the most famous accounts of living under the Nazi regime comes from the diary of a thirteen-year-old Jewish girl, Anne Frank. Edited by her father Otto H. Frank and German novelist Mirjam Pressler, this is a true story to be rediscovered by each new generation.

Anne Frank

This text describes exactly what takes place in the body at the time of puberty. It contains sections on sex and contraception, food, exercise, hygiene and drugs and other problems both physical and emotional.

Usborne Facts of Life, Growing Up

<ul><li>A colourful and friendly introduction that explains what goes on inside computers, how coding works and how computers talk to each other across the internet.</li><li>Flaps to lift on every page show how computers think, while activities such as counting in binary and matching numbers to colours explain how they store data.</li><li>The principles of coding, from simple commands to algorithms, are explained with a treasure hunt game and puzzles, and there are examples of simple programs in the coding language Scratch.</li><li>Includes internet links to specially selected websites where children can discover more coding ideas, tips and games.</li><li>Computer coding is now a compulsory topic on the UK National Curriculum for primary schools, and children learn to create and debug simple programs at Key Stage 1.</li></ul><div> Age : 7+</div>

Lift-the-flap computers and coding

Part of the Usborne Key Skills series that supports the maths / English lessons children learn at school, this book is filled with activities that build confidence .Wipe-clean pages offer endless practice, and answers and secret notes for grown-ups are at the back. Age : 8+Title available:<ul><li>Time</li><li>Writing skills</li></ul>

Wipe-clean for 8-9yr old

Time

Writing Skills

<ul><li>A comprehensive dictionary with over a thousand colour illustrations, over 10,000 entries and 25,000 straightforward definitions.</li><li>Fully revised and updated for 2014 and beyond, with new words added and redundant words removed.</li><li>Includes example sentences and pronunciation guides for tricky words, as well as information about the conventions of written English and a brief history of the English language.</li><li>An essential home or school reference book that is perfect for children beginning their SATs and similar exams.</li></ul><div>Age : 9+</div>

Illustrated English Dictionary

<ul><li>Vibrant and straight-talking, this illustrated dictionary will help children develop firm foundations for confidence and success in science from UK Key Stage 2 onwards.</li><li>Contains clear definitions of over 700 key terms and concepts, with hundreds of useful examples and illustrations.</li><li>Readers can dip in for quick explanations or read through by subject to grasp the essentials.</li><li>A perfect accompaniment to homework, and with links to recommended science websites for further information.</li></ul><div>Age : 7+</div>

Junior Illustrated Science Dictionary

Discover the animals from around the world with this 100 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle.This puzzle is the perfect way to teach youngsters problem solving, whilst learning about all the different animals around the world!

Around the World 100 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

Story Books (Paperback)

Cinderella

Gingerbread Man

Handa's Surprise

Maisy Goes to the Bookshop

Little Red Riding Hood

Moana and the Ocean

Pinocchio

Whether you're young or young at heart, Classic Paper Planes will show you how to master the art of creating sleek and stylish paper planes - no experience needed! 

This great 64-page book contains clear, step-by-step instructions on how to fold 20 classic and new designs, providing hours and hours of rewarding fun!

This neat gift box also includes 25 sheets of colorful folding paper - there is no cutting, taping or gluing required to make these planes!

This would make the perfect gift for children aged over 8 years - sure to provides hours of fun creating an aeroplane.

Paper Planes Kit

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