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The Alphabet of Alphabets
Get ready for a thrilling journey through twenty-six fully illustrated alphabets, each one a fantastic A to Z of things to spot. Can you find a cockatoo, a grouse, a nightingale, a swan and a woodpecker in the alphabet of B for birds? In S for school, will you be able to match each of the objects to the correct student? With so much to spot and find, you'll soon be an alphabet whizz...
Page Count: 48
Genre: Non-fiction Themes: Letters, alphabet, interactive 'a word about books' says…”A superb introduction to the world of letters and the alphabet and I’m a massive fan. It certainly is a fun and interactive way to learn the ABC's, and with beautiful illustrations, this fun, interactive and educational book will appeal to all young children."
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Argh! There's a skeleton inside you!
Green blob Quog and pink gas cloud Oort are excited to be heading to Kevin’s birthday. But oh no, Quog has bumped into the power switch and now their spaceship has crash landed. All will be good though, they just need to open the door and then they can fix the ship and be on their way. Or they would be if they only had a hand to open the door. Can you lend them a hand…
Page Count: 32
Genre: Non-fiction Themes: Science, monsters, interactive 'a word about books' says…”This is not your typical non-fiction book, it is a genius idea for making a complex concept accessible to young readers and I think it is brilliant."
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The Big Book of Bugs
Bugs are brilliant. They fly, they creep, they slide, they crawl, they wriggle, they buzz, they scuttle and some even bite and sting. There are caterpillars that change into butterflies, beetles that carry suits of armour, moths with fake eyes, bees that make honey, flies that walk upside down, centipedes as big as a dinner plate, stick insects that can regrow limbs, bugs that can walk on water and a whole lot more. From creepy crawlies to winged wonders, you'll meet them all...
Page Count: 48
Genre: Non-fiction Themes: Nature, insects, environment 'a word about books' says…”A fabulous way for children to learn about the incredible insects and brilliant bugs that are living in our gardens and, in some cases, inhabiting our homes."
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Busy Beaks
From screeching cockatoos to the unmistakable laugh of the kookaburra, the colourful mob of rainbow lorikeets to the solitary soaring eagle, the fatherly touch of an emu to the motherly nurturing of the pink robin. Busy Beaks is the perfect introduction to the brilliant birds that call Australia home…
Page Count: 32
Genre: Non-fiction Themes: Birds 'a word about books' says…”This is an absolutely gorgeous book. Sarah Allen has produced something very, very special that deserves to be in every school, home and library."
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Creaturepedia: Welcome to the Greatest Show on Earth
Animals have all sorts of wonderful talents, abilities and quirks that make them great. Meet 'the architects', 'the bounders', 'the brain boxes', 'the endangered', 'the forever faithfuls', 'the munch-it-uppers', 'the noisy neighbours', 'the show-offs' and more in this awesome alphabet of animal traits and characteristics. Welcome to Creaturepedia, the greatest show on Earth...
Page Count: 216
Genre: Non-fiction Themes: Animals, nature 'a word about books' says…”Sometimes you read a book and you just know that it will be one that you will go back to time and time again, this is one of those books. Creaturepedia is two-hundred-and-sixteen pages of animal bliss and I love it. Everything about it is beautiful.”
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Do not lick this book
Min the microbe loves to explore and with your help she wants to teach you a few things and introduce you to a few of her friends. Join Min and the microbes as they take a closer look at your teeth, your clothes and even your belly button...
Page Count: 32
Genre: Non-fiction Themes: Science 'a word about books' says…”The sure fire way to grab the attention of children is to tell them not to do something and readers will be squabbling to grab this book off the shelves. A great introduction to germs and microbiology with fantastic facts and close-up photographs."
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Do You Love Bugs?
Bugs really are wonderful. The hairy to the slimy, the hard-bodied to the delicate winged. The eight eyed to the six legged to the five hearted. Bugs - large and small - wiggle, slide, flutter and fly their way through life and are essential to plants and humans. From brilliant beetles to amazing ants to great grasshoppers, the world is made up of brilliant and beautiful bugs…
Page Count: 32
Genre: Non-fiction Themes: Animals 'a word about books' says…”Bursting with colourful, vibrant and playful pages, Do You Love Bugs? is a read that is immediately engaging, very entertaining and highly educational."
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Everybody Counts
Embark on an incredible counting journey from 0 to 7.5 billion. As the numbers grow, more characters are introduced, more stories are created and more lives collide. Everyone is different but 'Everybody Counts'. This award winning picture book is not your average counting book...
Page Count: 48
Genre: Non-fiction Themes: Environment, counting, maths 'a word about books' says…"Part counting book, part detective book; and ultimately shows that everybody counts. The words on the final page are exquisite, "Seven and a half billion people on the same planet. Every single one of them has their own unique story. Everybody counts. One of them is you.""
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Facts vs. Opinions vs. Robots
There are two robots on the front cover of this book. The blue robot is having the most fun. This is the best book in the world, ever. Do you know your facts from your opinions? The robots in this book are learning the difference between them and with a few reboots along the way they plan to help you understand your facts and opinions too...
Page Count: 48
Genre: Non-fiction Themes: Robots, life lesson, everyday life 'a word about books' says…"A lively and entertaining read that teaches children the important difference between facts and opinions. Living in a world where facts are often questioned and opinions are shouted loud and with little listening, this book seems rather important."
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Hello, Sun!
Welcome to Hello, Sun. Wakeup and start each day with a Yoga Sun Salutation. Get mind and body connected, relax yourself, calm those thoughts and get ready for the adventures of a brand new day. Stand tall, reach high, gaze forward, be strong, exhale, Namaste…
Page Count: 32
Genre: Non-fiction Themes: Mental health, well-being, life lesson 'a word about books' says…”A bright and visually appealing picture book that introduces the world of yoga to young readers. Start your day off with a Sun Salutation.”
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How Do Animals Talk?
Animals sure are incredible. They can’t communicate like humans but that doesn’t mean they don’t ‘chat’ to each other. From making different sounds to leaving behind smells, showing-off and performing dances to the special patterns and markings on their bodies. Animals have all manner of wonderful and unique ways to communicate with each other…
Page Count: 12
Genre: Non-fiction Themes: Animals, science, nature 'a word about books' says…”An adorable lift-the-flap book that will provide much delight for young animal lovers."
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Jumping Joeys
As the day draws to an end, many creatures are preparing for a peaceful night’s sleep. But not everyone is ready for bed, marsupials are just waking up. Sleepy eyes open, bodies unfurl, legs are stretched and heads appear out of pouches. Under starry and moonlight skies, a hive of activity is about to begin as some of Australia’s favourite furry friends go about their day…
Page Count: 32
Genre: Non-fiction Themes: Animals 'a word about books' says…”A brilliant introduction to some of the many marsupials and will no doubt leave children wanting to find out more. Not only is it unbelievably cute to look at and an absolute joy to read with playful rhyming text, the back matter is loaded with fabulous facts."
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Little People, Big Dreams
'Discover 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. Told as a story, with facts and photos at the back, this sweet series for kids celebrates triumph over adversity through some of history’s favourite characters.' Click image to see full list of reviewed titles...
Page Count: 32
Genre: Biography Themes: Life stories 'a word about books' says…”An outstanding collection of accessible life stories specially written for a young audience. With more than seventy titles there is an inspirational role model for all."
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Lots
Pack your bags and take a tour of fifteen amazing places around the world and see what makes each one so special and unique. Visit a city full of vending machines, a place with only one cash machine, ride the world's longest outdoor escalator and discover the least densely populated city on earth. Lots of people, lots of places, lots of landscapes, lots of cultures, lots to discover...
Page Count: 40
Genre: Non-fiction Themes: Geography, people, places, food, animals, nature 'a word about books' says…”Globetrotters and wanna-be travellers both young and old will love exploring the different places and finding out what makes each one so incredible. Where will you want to venture to next? I quite fancy hanging out the with penguins in Antarctica!"
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Meet the Oceans
Oceans and seas make up much of the planet and provide a home for millions of different plants and animals. Look beneath the waves and there’s a rich world just waiting to be explored. From the chilly waters of the Arctic to tropical Caribbean Seas, the tourist hotspot of the Mediterranean to the shipping lanes of the South China Sea. It is time to dive in and meet the oceans…
Page Count: 32
Genre: Non-fiction narrative Themes: Oceans, seaside, nature, environment, animals, geography 'a word about books' says…”Welcome to an underwater wonderland! Bursting with bite-sized chunks of information and dazzling fluorescent watery worlds, eyes will be popping on this terrific journey to nine of the world’s oceans and seas."
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My First Day
The first day of a brand new life is incredibly exciting. But what do animals get up to on their first day? Some animals do very little, having to wait patiently for their eyes and ears to open. Then there are those that have a rather more lively start to life - they can walk, swim and fly from almost the moment they are born. Everyone's first day is equally special and equally different...
Page Count: 32
Genre: Non-fiction Themes: Animals, nature 'a word about books' says…”A gorgeous book that is fun and educational. Young animal lovers will thoroughly enjoy learning what some animals get up to on their very first day."
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My Friend Earth
Mother Earth is slowly waking up from a winter nap and is getting ready to care for the Earth. Mother Earth sees, hears and feels everything - the birds, the insects, the people and the animals. She watches over the lands, the oceans and the skies. She brings the rains, the winds and sprinkles the snow and then waits for the return of the warmer days of spring...
Page Count: 44
Genre: Non-fiction narrative Themes: Environment 'a word about books' says…”A wonderful book for exploring nature and the seasons and a lesson in why Mother Earth really is the very best of friends."
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The Nature Adventure Book
It’s time to head outdoors and embrace nature. There’s no end of things to do in the garden, in the woods, at the park, around the pond or at the beach. You’ll find ponds to dip in, trees to hug, sticks to collect, flowers to smell, puddles to splash in, mud to paint with and lots more. Come rain, shine, snow or wind, there’s something to do whatever the weather in the great outdoors…
Page Count: 48
Genre: Non-fiction Themes: Nature, environment, plants, animals 'a word about books' says…”With so much to do, children and adults will find themselves going back to this book time and time again. I absolutely adore it! It is a superb resource for getting children outdoors and exploring the wonderful world of nature."
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A Number of Numbers
Embark on a glorious number journey through twenty two brightly illustrated double page spreads. Enjoy counting the animals on Noah’s Ark, have fun at the mini-golf course and get ready for number-thrills at the fairground. Count from 1 to 100 in a most entertaining way…
Page Count: 48
Genre: Non-fiction Themes: Maths, numbers, counting, interactive 'a word about books' says…”With beautiful illustrations that pack a great deal of humour, this fun, interactive and educational book is a great way for young children to learn and consolidate their knowledge of number.”
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Plantopedia: A Celebration of Nature's Greatest Show-Offs
This is 200 pages of plant heaven. Get ready to meet the deadly and the dangerous, the magical and the mysterious, the confused and the clever, the helpful and the historical, the useful and the unusual, and all manner of others. This is nature at its wild, wonderful and weird best. Welcome to Plantopedia...
Page Count: 200
Genre: Non-fiction Themes: Plants, nature 'a word about books' says…”A book to delight readers who have any interest in the plants of this world. Plantopedia will provide endless hours of enjoyment and readers will be going back to read this time and time and time again."
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Questions and Answers
When, why, how, where, who, what, which? All great questions words and they get a thorough going over in this small package that is jam-packed with the little answers to the big questions. All manner of topics including transport, buildings, animals, the body, nature, food, the environment, weather, history and more are unveiled in this fabulously fun, fact-filled feast…
Page Count: 14
Genre: Non-fiction Themes: Environment, history, the body, animals, transport, interactive 'a word about books' says…”Great for little children with big, curious minds. A perfect introduction to some of the big questions that are relevant to the world and lives of young readers."
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Questions and Answers about our World
The world is a very big place and there’s a lot to learn about. Start that learning journey here with 60 flaps to explore as questions beginning with ‘why, what, when, which, how, can and where’ are answered. Featuring people and places, buildings and transport, nature and weather, and lots more. This is a wonderful and informative introduction to our world…
Page Count: 16
Genre: Non-fiction Themes: The world, weather, environment, nature, people, places, interactive 'a word about books' says…”Full of lots of little facts that will plant the seeds of curiosity into the minds of readers. A superb introduction to the wider world and it provides some big answers to the some very important questions."
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Searching for Cicadas
Every summer grandpa and grandson head off to the reserve to hunt for cicadas. They love cicada spotting and have seen many kinds on past trips. This year, the grandson is desperate to see the lesser-spotted Black Prince, which grandpa has told him is, “As rare as hen’s teeth”...
Page Count: 32
Genre: Non-fiction narrative Themes: Nature, insects, environment, family 'a word about books' says…”A celebration of the wonderful world around us and the incredible insects, in this case cicadas, that we share the planet with. A gorgeous book that nature-loving children will delight in.”
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TRUCKS! (and other things with wheels)
What’s your favourite wheeled vehicle? Is it a monster truck or perhaps you prefer a stretched limo? Or maybe you are thinking of the environment and like the idea of a solar car or a folding bicycle. Explore hundreds of vehicles including cars, vans, buses, emergency vehicles, bikes, farmyard vehicles, trains and construction vehicles in this ‘wheely’, ‘wheely’ fun read…
Page Count: 48
Genre: Non-fiction Themes: Transport 'a word about books' says…”A great read for young children who are fascinated by things on wheels. Be it trucks, cars, bikes, diggers, planes or trains, avid transport fanatics will love looking at this fabulous assortment of vehicles."
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The Ultimate Animal Alphabet Book
A is for aardvark and Z is for zingel fish, and there are over four-hundred other animal species to discover on this journey through the alphabet. A lizard from dinosaur times, a big cat without a roar, the largest pigeon in the world, an actual dragon, a surprisingly intelligent farmyard animal and a warm-blooded fish are just some of the amazing animals waiting to meet you...
Page Count: 60
Genre: Non-fiction Themes: Letters, alphabet, animals 'a word about books' says…”A super book for developing and consolidating alphabet knowledge as well as learning about amazing animals. Through evocative illustrations and fascinating facts, Cossins promotes a love of animals and develops curiosity about the natural world."
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