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Fun animal facts are the theme for the latest in the Bologna Book Award shortlisted series from Elmer the patchwork elephant.  Learn amazing animal facts, and have fun spotting all of Elmer the patchwork elephant's friends in his colourful world!  In this big and busy search and find board book adventure, learn amazing animal facts. Did you know that giraffes' tongues are black? Or that baby rabbits are called kittens? And crocodile mums carry their babies in their mouths? Jam-packed fun facts spotting activities, questions to answer and details to discover, all from Elmer’s colourful world. Featuring a quiz maze to test their new knowledge at the end of the scenes, this book will help young children learn more about the natural world while developing their powers of observation, visual acuity, and their early numeracy and language skills as they go.  Also in the Elmer Search and Find series: Elmer Search and Find Elmer Search and Find Colours Elmer Search and Find Numbers

Search and find with Elmer! A first counting-themed spotting book from our favourite patchwork elephant. Learn to count to ten with Elmer the patchwork elephant! The theme of every scene is a number from one to ten, in this large and busy search and find board book adventure. Help a hungry monkey find his 3 bananas, or count to ten to help Elmer cross the river! Jam-packed full of counting activities, questions to answer and details to discover, all from Elmer’s colourful world. This book will help young children learn their numbers while searching each busy scene, developing their powers of observation, visual acuity, and their early numeracy and language skills as they go. Also in the Elmer Search and Find series: Elmer Search and Find Elmer Search and Find Colours

In the Encyclopedia of Sharks, young shark enthusiasts will come face-to-face with everything from the great white to the hammerhead. They’ll learn astonishing facts about sharks’ hunting prowess and come to understand why these creatures need protection. This information-packed non-fiction book provides readers with a wealth of detail in an engaging, easy-to-understand format. Photographs, illustrations, and meticulously created diagrams bring the many facts to life.

A tender and whimsical picture book about finding friendship in unexpected places.

Shirley Barber’s picture books delight children the world over. Each magical painting takes them into the world of the imagination, and the gentle stories hold simple lessons and messages of peace and friendship. They are true stories, painting pictures with words and with characters that spring to life on the page.

Now in Barefoot Baby-Proof format! Little ones love things that go - introduce first vocabulary about modes of transportation with this essential baby book. The appealing, textured illustrations compare slow-moving vehicles like hot-air balloons and bikes with speedy machines like cars and rockets. Barefoot Baby-Proof books are chewable, bendable, and washable. AGES: 0 to 2 AUTHOR: Britta Teckentrup is an award-winning illustrator, author and fine artist. She was born in Germany and moved to London in 1988 to study illustration and fine arts at St Martin's College and the Royal College of Art. Her technique is a combination of handmade printed textures and digital collage. Her awards include a nomination for the Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis and two special mentions for the BolognaRagazzi Award. Britta's work has been exhibited frequently in London galleries and at art fairs all over the world. She now lives and works in Berlin with her husband, son and their cat. SELLING POINTS: . BABY-PROOF FORMAT: Barefoot Baby-Proof books are chewable, bendable, and washable. . EARLY LEARNING: Reinforces vocabulary and basic concepts with focus on transportation.

From the creators of the New York Times bestseller? Invisible Things, this hands-on board book leads toddlers on a whimsical and reassuring journey from chaos to calm. <p> When you feel wound up, how do you get the knots out? Follow along to unwind the tangled mess of ups, downs, and loop the loops and find the way back to calm. With this book in hand, take a moment to pause, take a deep breath, and practice mindfulness and grounding techniques perfectly suited for young readers.Invisible Things introduced the wonderful concept of exploring the invisible things that make up the human experience, encouraging us to look past the visible and connect with the things that are not seen. This inviting board book brings the idea into an interactive format, offering kids a great way to explore and take charge of their emotions. </p>FEELINGS BOOK: Educators, therapists, and caregivers looking to have nuanced or challenging discussions with kids about their experiences can use this as a jumping-off point for conversation: What are your chaos feelings? What helps you feel calm? SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING: One common exercise teachers use is to ask kids to point to their emotions on a chart and then name them, for which this book will be a powerful tool. REVIEWED BY MENTAL HEALTH EXPERT: This book was vetted by a licensed independent clinical social worker specializing in mental health for kids. Pair it with the Invisible Things book or Invisible ThingsFeelings Flash Cards to create an effective home or classroom resource. POPULAR AUTHOR: Andy J. Pizza is one of the creative minds behind several children’s books, including the bestselling Invisible Things, A Pizza with Everything on It, and A Sundae with Everything on It. He also hosts the popular podcast Creative Pep Talk.Perfect for: <ul> <li> Parents, grandparents, caregivers, teachers, and educators </li> <li> Anyone interested in social-emotional learning (SEL) and entertaining ways to explore emotions with kids </li> <li> Anyone looking for interactive books about emotional health for babies and toddlers </li> <li> Young readers who enjoy tactile board books like Press Here and Mix It Up!</li> <li> Fans of Pixar's Inside Out</li> <li> Fans of Andy J. Pizza, the Creative Pep Talk podcast, or his bestselling books, including Invisible Things and A Pizza with Everything on It</li> </ul>

Filling In The MapWhen the First Fleet arrived in Australia in 1788, Governor Arthur Phillip selected a sheltered cove as the site of Australia’s first colony. Australia is a big place. It covers 7.7 million square kilometres. Filling in the Map is a history of the explorers who charted the coastlines, scaled the mountains and crossed the deserts in search of farmland and freshwater – and filled the map of Australia.

Find Me On The Coast'Let's walk down a winding path to where the sand meets the sea' Embark on a journey around our world's coastlines and meet the fascinating plants and animals who call them home. From towering kelp forests and coral reefs to rocky shores and muddy mangroves, discover how life thrives and survives on the coast in the most remarkable ways. This beautifully illustrated book for young nature lovers is the first in the Find Me Series by award-winning author/illustrator Jess McGeachin.

Young Michael Morpurgo always loved the small painting of a boat hanging on Aunty Iris’s wall. But all she would ever say about it was that her beloved Alfie had painted it and given it to her years ago—before he’d left for France during World War II and had never come back. Michael decides to try and find out what happened to Alfie himself. He embarks on a journey that takes him to the marshes of an English coastal village and across the Channel into France, learning a profound lesson along the way about service and the surprising endurance of memory.

Finding My Calm From the award-winning creators of How Do I Feel?, comes an expertly crafted book about building the confidence to overcome stressful moments through a fun, memorable rhyme! Finding My Calm highlights the importance of mindfulness and self-regulating one’s emotions. The gentle narrative and accessible rhyme offers kids a meaningful way to explore mindfulness practices while strengthening their social-emotional learning (SEL). UNPACKING FEELINGS: Educators, therapists, and guardians looking for practical tools to discuss methods of emotional regulation can use Finding My Calm as a springboard for meaningful conversations. REVIEWED BY MENTAL HEALTH EXPERTS: All Wildling Books are reviewed by both mental health and parenting professionals and are bolstered with relevant parent/teacher notes, useful exercises, and more. TRUSTED CREATORS: Wildling Books are an award-winning and bestselling creative powerhouse whose books have been recognized in the Storylines Children’s Literature Trust of NZ Book Awards and the NZ Book Awards for Children and Young Adults. ‘Finding My Calm is a must-have resource to top up your wellbeing toolkit. Empowering parents and teaching children ways to cope with their big feelings, this is a gorgeous book with a powerful and grounding message for our wee ones. As a mental health advocate and mama, one of my aims is to help children to identify emotions and learn ways to manage them; this book does just that.’ — REBEKAH BALLAGH, Counsellor and Author–Illustrator (Journey to Wellness) Perfect for: - Parents and guardians looking for social-emotional learning (SEL) resources and books to spark conversations around emotions with kids- Teachers, educators, librarians, and caregivers- Kids looking for books about healthy emotional regulation- Fans of Aroha’s Way and Aroha’s Choice and Let it Flow

<p>SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2021 ABIA 'BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR YOUNG CHILDREN'</p> ’When we all came together at Uluru, we invited all Australian people to accept our voice and culture as a gift.’ Can you help us find the heart of the nation? A book about understanding Australia’s past, so we can have a shared future.

One small spark brought fire awakeWinding like a small black snakeFire flickered, fire creptFlames snickered, bushfire leapt...Inspired by the bushfires that have affected many Australians, Fire is a moving and sensitive story of a natural disaster as seen through the eyes of a cockatoo. The fire mercilessly engulfs homes and land, leaving a devastating path of destruction. But from the ruins, courage, kindness and new life grows.32-pp softcover.

Rocket into space in this exciting non-fiction book! Bursting with fun facts on every page, this educational book travels through our Solar System and beyond, introducing everything from giant galaxies to amazing astronauts. With colourful illustrations, fun activities and exciting, easy-to-read text, it makes the perfect gift for young learners.