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Ladybirds Do Not Go To Day Care
$22.99
Ladybirds Do Not Go to Day Care is a spirited, funny and empowering picture book to encourage even the most nervous of children to spread their wings and try something new.Mum says it’s the first day of day care, but Ravi’s dressed up as his favourite insect, and he is quite certain that ladybirds do not go to day care. In fact, this ladybird would rather stay home and eat aphids, thank you very much!Can an anxious and unsure Ravi find the bravery he needs to take flight?PRAISE & ACCLAIM- A 2024 CBCA Early Childhood Book of the Year: Notable Book- A 2024 CBCA Picture Book Book of the Year: Notable Book'[will] captivate the imaginations of children and empower them to embrace their individuality ... This sweet book not only inspires children but also encourages parents to playfully support their little ones as they spread their wings and grow; it’s perfect for children aged 2–7.' Books+Publishing‘Pretend play helps a child with preschool jitters … the creators showcase the way play can help kids exert autonomy, especially when navigating new surroundings.’ Publishers Weekly'Ladybirds Do Not Go to Daycare overflows with imagination and humour, making it an excellent choice for young new students.' Bookpage
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Leave The Trees, Please
$24.99
Leave The Trees, Please Dr. Benjamin Obadiah Iqbal Zephaniah was born and raised in Birmingham, England. He began performing poetry in his early teenage years and left school at the age of 13. Benjamin Zephaniah published his first book, Pen Rhythm, at the age of 22. Over the next four decades, he wrote 13 poetry collections, six novels, five children's books, and seven plays. His first book of poetry for children, Talking Turkeys, reached the top of the children's book list and remained there for months. He holds sixteen honorary doctorates and Ealing Hospital in west London has dedicated a wing to him in recognition of his work. Benjamin was deeply passionate about global and local issues, focusing on themes such as human rights and environmental protection. He was widely regarded as one of the first poets to address the climate crisis. Melissa Castrillon is an English and Colombian illustrator based in the southeast of England. She spends much of her time illustrating and writing picture books for children, as well as designing book covers for readers of all ages. Melissa has illustrated over ten picture books, written three, and had her work translated into more than 20 languages worldwide. She is inspired by bold color combinations, creative compositions, innovative page design, and unique patterns. Melissa often finds herself daydreaming about these elements and how to incorporate them into new projects. In 2019, she received the gold medal from the Society of Illustrators in New York for her wordless book 'The Balcony'. That same year, she was commissioned to redesign the covers for Philip Pullman's HIS DARK MATERIALS series. When not working on book projects, Melissa enjoys designing screen prints and Riso prints.
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Legends Of The Nba
$39.99
An action-packed book on the most extraordinary stars in NBA history. Legends of the NBA features illustrated profiles of twenty-eight retired basketball greats, including pioneers of the game such as Earl Lloyd and Bill Russell, Dream Team players like Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan, and more recent all-stars, such as Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant. Young readers will learn about where each of these stars grew up, how he made it to the top, and what makes his playing style unique. Filled with career highlights, key stats, and action-packed photos, this book will wow both the basketball novice and the passionate fan. AGES: 9 to 12 AUTHOR: Kjartan Atli Kjartansson is a former basketball player and coach who has competed at a national level. He is an experienced sports radio show host, and is the creator and host of an award-winning weekly show about basketball on Icelandic television. SELLING POINTS: . Fun yet substantive nonfiction for ages 7 and up; great for reluctant readers . Brief biographies of 28 retired NBA greats, with action-packed photos and key stats . A follow-up to the successful Stars of the NBA (9780789214164), which covered the league's best current players Michael Jordan Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Magic Johnson Wilt Chamberlain Bill Russell Larry Bird Tim Duncan Oscar Robertson Kobe Bryant Shaquille O'Neal Hakeem Olajuwon Julius Erving Moses Malone Dirk Nowitzki Jerry West Elgin Baylor Kevin Garnett Charles Barkley David Robinson John Havlicek Isaiah Thomas Dwayne Wade Allen Iverson Dominique Wilkins Steve Nash
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Leggy Peggy
$10.99
In this hilarious story from the best-selling first-reader series, Peggy races to help others!Peggy's legs help her to read and climb and jump and run with speed! When chaos breaks out during the school play, can Peggy – and her guide pet – save the day? Welcome to the School of Monsters: the funniest, silliest and most accessible series for first readers, by Australian Children's Laureate Sally Rippin! Start by reading only the last word on every line and work your way up to reading the whole story. With tumbling rhymes and an infectious sense of humour, the weird and wonderful students at the School of Monsters are guaranteed to spark a love of reading! <ul><li>DR SEUSS MEETS SESAME STREET: The perfect series to engage and encourage emerging readers, with bouncing rhymes, simple vocabulary and a colourful cast of characters. </li><li>BESTSELLING AND BELOVED DECODABLE SERIES: With over a million books in print and a dozen languages in translation, School of Monsters has fans all over the world and plenty of titles in the series for hungry new readers! </li><li>STAR AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR DUO: Australian Children's Laureate Sally Rippin and much-loved illustrator Chris Kennett have created an enticing monsters' universe together. </li><li>BONUS CONTENT: Every book features a decodable word game based on the story, a guide to fostering early literacy, and a how-to-draw spread for the main character! </li></ul>Readers will love other books in the School of Monsters series: <ul><li>Mary Has the Best Pet </li><li>Hairy Sam Loves Bread and Jam </li><li>Pete's Big Feet </li><li>Tish Learns to Swim </li><li>Zorro's Tasty Treat </li><li>Milly's Family Fun </li><li> and many more! </li></ul>
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Let Me Wonder
$23.95
Let Me WonderUsing rhythm and rhymeand stunning illustrations,this book exploresthe importance of play,connectionand being fully presentwith the people around usand our environment. It seeks to encouragecuriosity, wonderand mindfulnessin our everyday lives,and to remind usthat sharing precious timewith our childrenis what truly matters.
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Let's Make Music
$9.99
A high-contrast black & white board book full of musical instruments and the unique sounds they make.
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Life Lessons For Little Ones: You've Got This!
$19.99
A timely book about what we can do when we feel worried from best-selling author Jess Sanders.
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Life Lessons For Little Ones: Your Body Is Amazing
$19.99
A timely book that reminds us to that our bodies are amazing because of what they allow us to do, not because of what they look like.
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Lift The Flap Dinosaurs
$24.99
Travel back in time to the period of the dinosaurs in this fact-packed lift-the-flap book!How big was a Brachiosaurus? Could dinosaurs fly? Why did dinosaurs become extinct? Find the answers to all these questions and more. Each action-packed scene is packed with facts and interactive flaps that bring history to life.
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Lift The Flap Explorers
$24.99
Travel back in time and meet famous explorers in this fact-packed lift-the-flap book!
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Lilo And Stitch (disney: Classic Collection)
$12.99
Stitch, an extraterrestrial entity, heads straight to planet Earth after he escapes his prison, where he tries to impersonate a dog. Lilo, and her sister Nani, just so happen to be adopting a dog on the very same day, and Lilo chooses Stitch. Will their differences ultimately tear them apart, or will the true meaning of ‘ohana bring Lilo’s family together?
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Little Bee's Year Of Blooms
$16.99
Little Bee's Year of Blooms is an exciting new format of the wildly popular Down the Road, Little Bee. Perfect for the smallest bee and flora enthusiasts.Explore the neighbourhood, meet interesting insects, and discover which Australian flowers bloom through the year on your search for pollen with Little Bee!
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Little Bunny And The Cross Caterpillar
$12.99
A charming story about Little Bunny's meeting with the cross caterpillar who needed a new home. Features flocked type on front cover.
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Little Bunny And The Jewels In The Cellar
$14.99
A charming story about Little Bunny's playtime with family, and what they find when they did a cellar under their home.
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Little Dinosaurs, Big Questions
$29.99
Swapna lives in New Zealand with her karate-chopping, swash-buckling son and her thirty-something, age-sensitive husband. She spends her time writing, eating cake and making sure her son doesn't flatten her husband as he attempts to master his human cannonball trick. Sometimes she does all three at the same time. She landed her first book deal when she won the Greenhouse Funny Prize for her children's story 'Dave Pigeon', which was shortlisted for the Sainsbury's Children's Book Awards 2016, the Leicester Libraries Our Best Book Award 2017 and the Sheffield Children's Book Award 2017.A children's book author and illustrator from Taiwan, based in the UK since 2020, Yiting graduated with a master's in Children's Book Illustration from Cambridge School of Art in 2012. She focuses on picture books, delivering whimsical and unpredictable stories, and likes to keep the story simple and the illustration full because she knows children love looking into those details like she did. In her illustration, she mainly uses watercolour, gouache, ink, colour pencils and whatever else she has newly discovered.
