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The Stick Man Activity Book by Julia Donaldson The Stick Man Activity Book
by Julia Donaldson

The Stick Family are always busy in their Family Tree. Now you can join in the fun too! An all-year-round activity book based on the bestselling book Stick Man, by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Packed with press-outs, colouring, games and puzzles there's plenty to keep Stick Man fans busy for hours. Included in the book: - over 130 reusable stickers - press-out play scenes and characters - press-out memory-card game - postcards - fold-out sticker scenes - bunting - recipes - carols - paper chains - 40+ pages crammed with colouring-in, dot-to-dot, spot the difference, mazes, simple word search and much more!

ISBN: 978 1407 13268 6. Paperback. £7.99

 
 
My Fairy Christmas Play Book by Dawn ApperleyMy Fairy Christmas Play Book
by Dawn Apperley

The Snow Fairies are getting ready for their Christmas party - and there's so much to do! Can you help them? Decorate the Christmas tree, choose a party dress, make the recipes and the paper chains - then put on your Snow Fairy tiara and bracelet and join in the fun. With flaps to lift, tabs to pull, things to make and a stand-up play scene with stickers, this interactive novelty book will keep little girls happily entertained for hours.

ISBN: 978 1407 13273 0. NS – Hardback. £9.99

 
 
Danger Island: A Perilous Pop-up World by Graham HowellsDanger Island: A Perilous Pop-up World
by Graham Howells

Read the story and play the game. A spectacular and giant pop up island, with so much to make and do.

Can YOU survive Danger Island?

Your plane has crashed…you’re on your own… and this island is dangerous! There are dinosaurs, pirates- even aliens! The challenge is on: find the pirates' treasure; make a catapult; search for poisonous beasties; rig up a zip-line for the trolls; find the dinosaur's missing eggs and make a raft for the aliens. Only then can you make your getaway vehicle . . . and ESCAPE!

ISBN: 978 1407 11132 2. Hardback. £14.99

 
 
Arnie and Barney’s Crazy Alphabet Action AdventureArnie and Barney’s Crazy Alphabet Action Adventure
Illustrated by Emma Dodson

Meet Arnie the monster and his silly sidekick, Barney the monster dog, as they learn their ABCs. As Arnie and Barney's story unfolds, each letter comes to life with pull-tabs, flaps and novelties galore. Children will love joining in with this crazy monster duo as they explore, gallop, illuminate, juggle, lick and skip their way through this hilarious, original and action-packed novelty alphabet book!

ISBN: 978 1407 11109 4. Non-Standard Hardback. £12.99

 
 
Build-a-Story: The Magical Wizard School
Read the book, build the school... and let the adventure begin. Jack is very excited about his first day at Wiggleswick School for witches and wizards . But when he tries to cast his very first spell, he needs a little bit of help from his friends... Children can create their own amazing wizard school with this next title in the hugely successful Build-a-Story range.

ISBN: 978 1407 11669 3. £14.99

 
 
Build-a-Story: The Magical FarmBuild-a-Story: The Magical Farm
When a mysterious old lady gives Joe and Lucy magic buttons instead of money, they accidentally cast a spell that turns their lives on Babblebrook Farm upside-down! Join them as they eat their way through toffee apples, chocolate eggs and peppermint grass, in the next title in the hugely successful Build-a-Story range.

ISBN: 978 1407 11563 4. Non-Standard Activity Book. £14.99

 
 
Emily’s Ice Dancing ShowEmily’s Ice Dancing Show
by Rosalinda Kightley

Emily loves watching the graceful ice-skaters glide gracefully over the rink. She would love to join in - but she's never even tried on a pair of ice-skates. So one day, her mummy takes her to a class... Budding ice-skaters can pull the tabs and spin the wheels to help Emily wibble, wobble, glide and slide as she learns to skate. This great-value gift book ends with an incredible, sparkly, spinning pop-up extravaganza!

ISBN: 978 1407 10977 0. Non-Standard Activity Book. £9.99

 
 
Hello, Busyville! by Ant ParkerHello, Busyville!
by Ant Parker

With a visit to the school, the department store, the building site and the airport, the second Busyville title is jam-packed with things to see, do, find and count, and lots of brilliantly busy characters to meet. Over twenty window flaps will keep little hands busy for hours!

ISBN: 978 1407 10866 7. Board Book. £6.99

 
 
One Drowsy Dragon by Ethan Long One Drowsy Dragon
by Ethan Long

One drowsy dragon is exhausted, because ten noisy little dragons are keeping him awake! As he tries and tries to find some peace and quiet, he worries that he will never fall asleep...

ISBN: 978 1407 12080 5. Paperback. £6.99

 
 
Sleeping Beauty: A Magnetic Playbook by Rosalinda KightleySleeping Beauty: A Magnetic Playbook
by Rosalinda Kightley

The much-loved story of Sleeping Beauty is retold for the very young in this beautifully illustrated novelty book. With silver foil on the front cover, magnetised pages and over 25 magnets to help bring the story to life, little girls can create their favourite fairytale scenes.

ISBN: 978 1407 11175 9. Hardback. £9.99

 
 
 
Farmer Fred, Get Out of Bed! by Christyan Fox Farmer Fred, Get Out of Bed!
by Christyan Fox

Farmer Fred is still in bed, and without him the farm is in a real muddle. The donkeys are dancing and the pigs have gone for a swim! Can Little Chick find Cockerel and help get the other animals back where they belong? A sturdy, flexibound paperback edition of this favourite novelty title - with tabs to pull, wheels to turn, flaps to lift and hilarious pop-up surprises.

ISBN: 978 1407 11582 5. Paperback. £6.99

 
 
Here Comes Easter! by Caroline Jayne ChurchHere Comes Easter!
by Caroline Jayne Church

This delightful book by internationally successful illustrator, Caroline Jayne Church, has an Easter egg to find and something special to touch and feel on every spread.

ISBN: 978 0545 11816 3. Board Book. £5.99

 
 
 
The Big Book of Magical Mix-Ups by Hilary Robinson / Nick SharrattThe Big Book of Magical Mix-Ups
by Hilary Robinson / Nick Sharratt

Whether they are turning their embarrassing uncle into an exploding pencil case or their nosy granny into an inflatable doughnut, children will have hours of fun creating hundreds of hilarious magic spells using the split pages in this brilliant book.

ISBN: 978 1407 11571 9. Paperback. £7.99

 
 
A Chanukah Present For Me! A Chanukah Present For Me!
The perfect Chanukah gift that transforms into a book. The front cover case cleverly conceals a board book with latkes, chocolate money and other popular Chanukah treats.

ISBN: 978 0545 14874 0. Board Book. £4.99

 
 
 
A Christmas Present For Me!A Christmas Present For Me!
The perfect Christmas gift that transforms into a book. The front cover case cleverly conceals a board book filled with reindeer, elves and all kinds of festive treats.

ISBN: 978 0545 13582 5. Board Book. £4.99

 
 
My Magical Book of Christmas TalesMy Magical Book of Christmas Tales
This pair of classic Christmas tales - The Nutcracker and The Night Before Christmas - features six ingenious scene-changing windows, in which one picture disappears and changes 'magically' into another one. With enchanting illustrations, these festive stories will get all children into the spirit of Christmas!

ISBN: 978 1407 11543 6. Hardback. £9.99

 
 
 
Build-a-Story: The Magical Pirate ShipBuild-a-Story: The Magical Pirate Ship
Read the book, build the ship...and let the adventure begin! Create your own swashbuckling pirate ship, with 10 large ship pieces, 14 stand-up characters and accessories, plus a storybook and a fold-out play board.

ISBN: 978 1407 10974 9. £14.99

 
 
Build-a-Story: The Magical Dolls' House Build-a-Story: The Magical Dolls' House
When Sophie's grandmother gives her a beautiful dolls' house, Sophie can't quite believe it might really be magic. But then she discovers that the dolls' house is enchanted. Children can create their own enchanted dolls' house with 3-dimensional furniture, stand-up characters and accessories, plus a storybook and a fold-out play board. This brilliant set is sure to enchant.

ISBN: 978 1407 10976 3. Board Book. £14.99

 
 
 
Snow White: A Magnetic Playbook Illustrated by Rosalinda KightleySnow White: A Magnetic Playbook
by Illustrated by Rosalinda Kightley

The much-loved story of Snow White is retold for the very young in this beautifully illustrated book. With silver foil on the front cover, magnetised pages and over 25 magnets to help bring the story to life, little girls can create their favourite fairytale scenes.

ISBN: 9781407109497. Hardback. £9.99

 
 
Zippity Zebra and the Windy Day by Claire Henley Zippity Zebra and the Windy Day
by Claire Henley

One windy day, Zippity Zebra is hanging out his washing when - WHOOSH! - a huge gust of wind blows all his clothes away! Fortunately, all Zippity's animal friends are on hand to help retrieve his wayward wardrobe. Join Doctor Giraffe, Professor Croc and lots of other hilarious characters as they find Zippity's fuzzy black-and-white shirt camouflaged against a zebra crossing and his furry tie hidden on some piano keys! Help Zippity find the rest of his soft-to-touch clothes in this fabulous, flocked romp.

ISBN: 978 1407 10665 6. Paperback. £6.99
ISBN: 978 1407 10666 3. Hardback. £10.99

 
 
 
Cinderella: A Magnetic PlaybookCinderella: A Magnetic Playbook
The enchanting tale of Cinderella is retold for the very young in this gorgeous playbook. With pearly pink foil on the front cover, magnetised pages and over twenty-five magnets to help bring the story to life, little girls can dress up Cinderella and create their own fairytale play scenes.

ISBN: 978 1407 10495 9. Hardback. £9.99

 
 
My Magical Book of Nursery RhymesMy Magical Book of Nursery Rhymes
This glorious collection of classic nursery rhymes features six ingenious scene-changing windows, in which one picture disappears and changes 'magically' into another one. With enchanting illustrations, gatefold pages and a die-cut casebound cover, this is a treasury of favourites that will delight children everywhere.

ISBN: 978 1407 11110 0. Hardback. £9.99

 
 
 
Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport by Rolf HarrisTie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport
by Rolf Harris

This illustrated version of the classic song Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport is a must-have for all Rolf Harris fans. With a bonus DVD featuring audio and video versions of the song, as performed by Rolf himself, this is the perfect gift for fans and adult collectors of Rolf Harris paraphernalia.

ISBN: 978 1741 69119 1. Hardback. £10.99

 
 
Snuggly Bunny by Jill Ackerman Snuggly Bunny
by Jill Ackerman

Snuggly Bunny loves to explore. Snuggly Bunny loves a big cuddle too. With an adorable bunny-shaped board book and soft bunny toy, this cute book is an easy way for parents to read and play with their baby.

ISBN: 9780545013789. Board Book. £6.99

 
 
 
Build-a-Story: The Magical Unicorn PalaceBuild-a-Story: The Magical Unicorn Palace
Read the book, build the palace...and let the magic begin! Can the four princesses help Gem the unicorn find his magical jewels and restore his powers? Create your own magical kingdom with the second title in the amazing Build-a-Story range. Complete with twelve lightweight pink foam palace pieces, fourteen stand-up characters, a storybook and a fold-out play board, this incredible set has amazing play value.

ISBN: 978 1407 10634 2. Book and palace. £18.99

 
 
The Dragon Tamer's Castle by Ben CortThe Dragon Tamer's Castle
by Ben Cort

When a little orphan boy named Sprout stumbles upon an enormous dragon's egg, his incredible adventure has only just begun... Create your own dragon tamer's castle with the first title in the amazing Build-a-Story range. Complete with twelve castle pieces with red foam edges, fourteen stand-up characters, a storybook and a fold-out play board, this brilliant set has enormous play value.

ISBN: 978 1407 10482 9. Book & model. £18.99

 
 
 
The Bopping Big Band by Sean TaylorThe Bopping Big Band
by Sean Taylor

This musical bunch will get everyone toe-tapping when they play. When you lift the flaps to discover honky-tonk Hippo on rhythm guitar, groovy Gorilla on double bass, scaly Crocodile on the uklele and the rest of the bopping band, you'll be sure to shout "encore!". With clever flaps and a fantastic pop-up finale with an applause sound-chip, this Big Band will certainly bring the house down!

ISBN: 978 0439 94344 4. Hardback. £9.99

 
 
Ten Friendly Frogs illustrated by Sally HobsonTen Friendly Frogs
Illustrated by Sally Hobson

Ten friendly frogs bounce through this jolly book and one stays to make a new animal friend on every spread. With 3-D rubber frogs on each spread, children can practise counting from ten down to one. Little ones will love pressing the 'Ribbit!' sound-button as they join in with the rhyming text.

ISBN: 978 1407 10483 6. Hardback. £ 8.99

 
 
 
Noisy Things That Go Noisy Things That Go
“Honk, honk!” your truck, “Vroom, vroom!” your car and “Whoosh!” your plane in this big, bright pop-up book with simple rhythmic texts and real vehicle noises.

ISBN: 978 1407 10608 3. Hardback. £9.99

 
 
Noisy Farm AnimalsNoisy Farm Animals
Join in with the noisy “moo”s, “baa”s and “neigh”’s in this big, bright pop-up book with simple rhythmic texts and five farm animal noises.

ISBN: 978 1407 10607 6. Hardback. £9.99

 
 
 
Noah's Animal Ark Noah's Animal Ark
This sturdy, casebound board book re-tells the story of Noah in rhyme for the youngest children. With exuberant artwork highlighted with gold and silver foil throughout, luxurious silver foiled edges and an amazing, fold-out surprise ending, this gorgeous book is the perfect gift for any animal fan.

ISBN: 978 1407 10562 8. Hardback. £8.99

 
   
You And Me, Rain or Shine
This little girl and her dog love having fun together, come rain or shine! Join them as they splash around in their yellow wellies, skate over a sparkly ice rink, then snuggle up under soft, fleecy blankets. With lovely objects to touch and feel on every spread, this is a joyful celebration of friendship.
 
 
The Big Book of Crazy Mix-UpsThe Big Book of Crazy Mix-Ups
by Nick Sharratt          

Have you ever driven a birthday car? Or met a multi-storey baby? Children will have hours of fun creating hundreds of wacky combinations in this bumper book of crazy mix-ups.

ISBN: 978 0439 94317 8. Paperback. £8.99

 
 
 
Farmer Fred Get Out Of Bed!Farmer Fred, Get Out of Bed!
Farmer Fred has overslept, Cockerel can't be found and the animals are running wild! As Little Chick surveys the scene he sees some hilarious sights: with dancing donkeys, ducks picking apples and happy hens in piggy pens, you're guaranteed to laugh your way round this frantic farmyard. Will Farmer Fred ever get out of bed?

ISBN: 978 1407 10332 7. Hardback. £9.99

 
 
 
The Wheels On The BusThe Wheels On The Bus
Board the bus with the jolly driver! Make the wheels move round and round, sing the song and make the noises as you go along... beep-beep, swish-swish, move along please!

ISBN: 978 1407 10443 0. Board Book. £5.99

 
 
Old MacDonald Had a FarmOld MacDonald Had a Farm
Follow Old MacDonald round his farm and meet all his animal friends. See if you can copy all the animal noises and sing along...moo-moo, oink-oink, quack, quack!

ISBN: 978 1407 10442 3. Board Book. £5.99

 
 
 
Tyrannosaurus Reg by Dan CrispTyrannosaurus Reg
by Dan Crisp

Are you frightened of big, scary dinosaurs? Tyrannosaurus Reg is! At first, each of this tiny dino's hiding spots seem safe and calm, but the peace and quiet is always interrupted by big, scary dinosaurs. Full of hide-and-peek surprises that will make you tremble and shake!

ISBN: 978 1407 10337 2. Hardback. £9.99

 
 
Dear Polar BearDear Polar Bear
Polar Bear is sad and alone, but when he writes to his friends he can hardly believe the surprises he receives in return! With real letters and parcels delivered by Postman Penguin, Polar Bear's igloo becomes a very busy place! Then one day, Polar Bear receives the best present of all... can you guess what it might be?

ISBN: 978 1407 10409 6. Hardback. £9.99

 
 
 
The Christmas Star  The Christmas Star
Decorated throughout with silver and gold foil highlights, this richly but simply illustrated story of the first Christmas is retold in rhyme for the very youngest of children. With sturdy board pages luxuriously edged in gold and a spectacular foldout Nativity scene at the end, this is the perfect gift for Christmas.

ISBN: 978 1407 10441 6. Board Book. £8.99

 
 
Let's Play Dressing Up!  By Jane Massey   Let's Play Dressing Up!
by Jane Massey

Preschoolers love dressing up! In this charmingly illustrated magnetic play book, each spread features a different scene, following the adventures of Olivia and Jack as they get dressed at home, go to nursery, play at the park and finally join all their friends at a fancy-dress party.

From coats and hats to tutus and pirate costumes, there are over forty stylish magnetic clothing pieces to choose from - sure to inspire hours of imaginative play.

ISBN: 978 1407 10440 9. Hardback. £9.99

 
 
Mummy? by Arthur YorinksMummy?
by Arthur Yorinks

When Baby cannot find Mummy he goes looking for her. Along the way, this troublesome tyke meets some ghoulish monsters so scary they literally burst off the page - but they're the ones who are in for a shock! Watch out for the frightening fiends, check behind all closed doors and find out if the brave baby will ever find his mummy.

ISBN: 978 0439 94318 5. Hardback. £14.99

 
 
   
 

 
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  The Stick Man Activity Book
  My Fairy Christmas Play Book
  Danger Island: A Perilous Pop-up World
  Arnie and Barney’s Crazy Alphabet Action Adventure
  Build-a-Story: The Magical Wizard School
  Build-a-Story: The Magical Farm
  Emily’s Ice Dancing Show
  Hello, Busyville!
  One Drowsy Dragon
 

Sleeping Beauty: A Magnetic Playbook

  Farmer Fred, Get Out of Bed!
  Here Comes Easter!
  The Big Book of Magical Mix-Ups
  A Chanukah Present For Me!
  A Christmas Present For Me!
  My Magical Book of Christmas Tales
  Build-a-Story: The Magical Pirate Ship
  Build-a-Story: The Magical Dolls' House
  Snow White: A Magnetic Playbook
  Zippity Zebra and the Windy Day
  Cinderella: A Magnetic Playbook
  My Magical Book of Nursery Rhymes
  Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport
  Snuggly Bunny
  Build-a-Story: The Magical Unicorn Palace
  The Dragon Tamer's Castle
  The Bopping Big Band
  Ten Friendly Frogs
  Noisy Things That Go
  Noisy Farm Animals
  Ten Little Fish
  Noah's Animal Ark
  The Big Book of Crazy Mix-Ups
  Farmer Fred, Get Out of Bed!
  The Wheels On The Bus
  Old MacDonald Had a Farm
  Tyrannosaurus Reg
  Dear Polar Bear
  The Christmas Star
  Let's Play Dressing Up!
  My Animal Cookie Kit
  Mummy?
 
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