Child’s Play · Includes Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, Hickory Dickory Dock, Baa Baa Black Sheep, Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear and Incey Wincey Spider. Winner of Practical Pre-School

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Children’s Books and GamesChild’s Play®

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Songs and Rhymes

Singing songs and rhymes is the perfect way to bond with your baby and share quality time. It also aids language development by introducing them to the natural sounds and patterns of speech.

Combining these with actions also stimulates the brain and helps muscle development and coordination.

Ten Little FingersShortlisted for Booktrust Early Years Award 2004

Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes…Winner of Sainsbury’s Baby Book Award 2002

Winners of Practical Pre-SchoolGold Award 2004

978-1-84643-119-7 H119 Wee Willie Winkie

978-1-84643-120-3 H120 This Little Piggy

978-1-84643-121-0 H121 Hey Diddle Diddle

978-1-84643-122-7 H122 I’m a Little Teapot

978-1-84643-338-2 H338 Pat-a-Cake

978-1-84643-339-9 H339 Humpty Dumpty

978-1-84643-340-5 H340 Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat

978-1-84643-341-2 H341 Hop a Little, Jump a Little!

Baby Board Books Annie Kubler

978-0-85953-728-5 B728 Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes

978-0-85953-846-6 B846 If You’re Happy and You Know It

978-0-85953-610-3 B610 Ten Little Fingers

978-0-85953-626-4 B626 Dingle Dangle Scarecrow

978-0-85953-628-8 B628 Ring-a-Ring o’ Roses

978-0-85953-658-5 B658 Row, Row, Row Your Boat

This award-winning series has been specifically designed for babies. A great introduction to books through well-known nursery songs.

Two Little Hands Illustrated by Kay Widdowson

All babies love singing and clapping, and these novel, hand-shaped books are full of noisy clapping rhymes, ensuring lots of fun and laughter. Tap the ‘clackers’ together to make a clapping sound.

978-1-84643-185-2 H185 Clap Your Hands978-1-84643-186-9 H186 Give a Little Clap

12 pages 160 x 160mm 0-2 years $12.95 each


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Songs and Rhymes

Touch is a baby’s first language… Designed to stimulate the senses, and based on research into the benefits of baby exercise and massage, these books encourage interaction between parent and baby.

Featuring cuddling, exercise, movement and massage to strengthen the baby/parent bond, helping to build a sense of security and confidence. Whatever mood you want to create, be it calming or active, these books will provide inspiration.

978-1-84643-130-2 H130 Touch & Tickle978-1-84643-131-9 H131 Bounce & Jiggle978-1-84643-132-6 H132 Wiggle & Move978-1-84643-133-3 H133 Calm & Soothe

12 pages 210 x 210mm from birth $14.95 each

Peek-a-Boo Shortlisted for Booktrust Early Years Award 2006

Compilations of songs, rhymes and games for parents and children to enjoy together. The interactive text encourages movement, actions, noise and laughter, contributing to lasting memories of shared times.

Baby Gym Illustrated by Sanja Re˘˘scek

Nursery Time Annie Kubler978-1-904550-81-5 F081 See-Saw! Nursery Songs

978-1-904550-82-2 F082 Pat-a-Cake! Nursery Rhymes

978-1-904550-83-9 F083 Peek-a-Boo! Nursery Games

12 page 268 x 268mm 0-3 years $17.95 each

Finger Puppet Nursery Rhymes Annie Kubler

Five fantastic finger puppets bring these popular rhymes to life. What could be more enjoyable than spending time with your child, sharing songs and rhymes together? Young children love nursery rhymes and finger puppets, so this book is sure to be a winner!

The finger puppets allow children to interact with the rhymes whilst developing motor skills. Includes Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, Hickory Dickory Dock, Baa Baa Black Sheep, Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear and Incey Wincey Spider.

Winner of Practical Pre-School Bronze Award 2008

978-1-84643-127-2 H127 Finger Puppet Nursery Rhymes $29.9512 pages 268 x 268mm 1-4 years

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Baby Signing Board BooksBy introducing babies to simple signs at an early age, we can enable them to communicate their emotions and

their needs. Babies are able to coordinate and control their hand muscles much earlier than their speech muscles, meaning they can produce recognisable signs from as young as seven months. This ability to communicate not only

reduces frustration for babies and their parents / carers, but it also helps their language development.

These signing guides introduce signs for a variety of everyday activities, from getting up in the morning to going to the park. Make signing a natural part of your everyday communication.

978-1-904550-77-8 F077 Getting Ready978-1-904550-78-5 F078 Meal Time978-1-904550-79-2 F079 Play Time978-1-904550-80-8 F080 Going Out

Winners of Practical Pre-School Bronze Award 2006 12 pages 210 x 210mm 1-4 years $14.95 each

Sign About Illustrated by Anthony Lewis

This signing guide contains forty-eight animal signs with clear instructions. Ideal for sharing. Babies and toddlers are illustrated using the signs for a range of domestic, wild and exotic animals, as well as mini-beasts and birds. A helpful signing tip is given at the bottom of each page.

Winner of Practical Pre-School Bronze Award 2006

978-1-904550-76-1 F076 My First Animal Signs14 pages 268 x 268mm 6-36 months $17.95

This first signing guide for hearing and hearing-impaired children contains over forty key signs. Designed for parents and carers to share with babies, with its simple and clear instructions and endearing illustrations, this book is an ideal introduction to signing. A helpful tip is given at the bottom of each page to help beginners get started. Makaton compatible.

Winner of Practical Pre-School Silver Award 2004

978-1-904550-04-4 F004 My First Signs12 pages 268 x 268mm 6-36 months $17.95

My First SignsIllustrated by Annie Kubler

My First Animal Signs Illustrated by Anthony Lewis

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Add to the fun of signing by singing well-known nursery rhymes and songs. Even proficient speakers will long enjoy signing to a favourite song or rhyme. Simple and clear signing instructions allow anyone to join in.

Baby Signing Board Books

12 pages 190 x 190mm 6-36 months $12.95 each

978-1-904550-00-6 F000 Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear978-1-904550-01-3 F001 Baa Baa, Black Sheep978-1-904550-02-0 F002 Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star978-1-904550-03-7 F003 Incey Wincey Spider

Winners of Practical Pre-School Silver Award 2004


More favourite nursery rhymes and songs, with babies signing and miming along. Developed with the support of Lancashire C. C. Early Years & Childcare Service, and SureStart Resources Ltd, as part of their ‘Sing, Sign & Rhyme’ series, these books encourage actions through mime and signs.


Sign & Singalong Illustrated by Annie Kubler

Hands-On Songs Illustrated by Anthony Lewis

978-1-84643-170-8 H170 Humpty Dumpty

978-1-84643-171-5 H171 Old Macdonald

978-1-84643-172-2 H172 Jack and Jill

978-1-84643-173-9 H173 Wheels on the Bus

978-1-84643-174-6 H174 Five Little Ducks

978-1-84643-175-3 H175 Five Little Speckled Frogs

978-1-84643-176-0 H176 Miss Polly had a Dolly

978-1-84643-177-7 H177 Wind the Bobbin Up

Squeaky Clean Pam Adams and Annie Kubler

Colourful and ingenious washable books make reading fun and provide a delightful bath time experience.

978-0-85953-720-9 B720 Tilly Turtle 978-0-85953-616-5 B266 Dolly Dolphin978-0-85953-268-6 B268 Wally Whale978-0-85953-723-0 B723 Henry the Helpful Elephant978-0-85953-724-7 B724 Emily Elephant and her Friends


They Squeak &Squirt!

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Baby Board Books

Small Senses Illustrated by Annie Kubler

Sturdy board books for toddlers that will survive plenty of love. Exploring the senses of touch, taste, smell, hearing and sight, these titles feature charming illustrations of familiar scenes and stimulating text to encourage lively chatter.

978-1-84643-374-0 H374 What Can I Feel?978-1-84643-375-7 H375 What Can I Taste?978-1-84643-376-4 H376 What Can I Smell?978-1-84643-377-1 H377 What Can I Hear?978-1-84643-378-8 H378 What Can I See?


Let’s play outside! Rain, snow, sun, or wind – there’s a wealth of sights, sounds, smells, tastes and textures to discover and enjoy! In this series of richly illustrated books, Carol Thompson celebrates the immediate and sensory response of children to the natural world – whatever the weather!

Whatever the WeatherCarol Thompson

978-1-84643-680-2 H680 Sun978-1-84643-682-6 H681 Wind978-1-84643-681-9 H682 Snow978-1-84643-683-3 H683 Rain

12 page 203 x 203mm 1-3years $14.95 each

Little Movers Run, climb, crawl or jump - everybody loves to move! Fast or slow, up or down, alone or with our friends! Carol Thompson’s exquisite illustrations allow us to share the struggles, achievements and sheer delight of children exploring early movement. Little Movers are perfect for building confidence and gaining control.

978-1-84643-614-7 H614 Crawl978-1-84643-615-4 H615 Jump978-1-84643-616-1 H616 Run978-1-84643-617-8 H617 Climb


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Baby Board Books

978-1-84643-374-0 H374 What Can I Feel?978-1-84643-375-7 H375 What Can I Taste?978-1-84643-376-4 H376 What Can I Smell?978-1-84643-377-1 H377 What Can I Hear?978-1-84643-378-8 H378 What Can I See?


What’s that Noise Illustrated by Cocoretto

Bath times, bedtimes, mealtimes and playtimes can all be wild, especially when animal babies are involved! Sometimes messy, often chaotic and always exhausting, they offer perfect bonding opportunities – of a kind! Courtney’s wacky style and eye for detail perfectly illustrate the fun, laughter and love shared each day in family life.

978-1-84643-684-0 H839 Mealtime 978-1-84643-686-4 H811 Bathtime978-1-84643-685-7 H857 Playtime978-1-84643-687-1 H835 Bedtime


Each season has something special about it, and in these books we explore each one. What shall we wear, where shall we go and what will we see? New sensations, noises and tastes; so much that is new! Follow the children as they spend time discovering the joys of indoor and outdoor play. Creative and inventive, interesting and funny, you will find lots of things to inspire you.

978-1-84643-741-0 H680 Spring978-1-84643-742-7 H681 Summer978-1-84643-743-4 H682 Autumn978-1-84643-745-8 H683 Winter


Wild! Courtney Dicmas

978-1-84643-746-5 H746 Choo Choo!978-1-84643-746-5 H747 Tap Tap!978-1-84643-748-9 H748 Snap Snap!978-1-84643-749-6 H749 Toot Toot!


What’s that noise? Lift the flap to find out what’s making the sounds. Babies and toddlers will be delighted by the surpise on each page, and repeated readings will help develop early memory skills. The simple, repetitive text is perfect for pre-readers.

Seasons Ailie Busby

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First Picture Books978-1-84643-446-4 H446 Mockingbird Song978-1-84643-373-3 H373 Snug978-1-84643-187-6 H187 Noo-Noos978-1-84643-188-3 H188 Come to me, My Chickadee

Board Books978-1-84643-574-4 H574 Mockingbird Song Board Book 978-1-84643-514-0 H514 Snug Board Book978-1-84643-515-7 H515 Blankies Board Book978-1-84643-513-3 H513 Rabbit Pie Board Book

Baby Board Books & First Picture Books

Just Like Me! / Just Like Us! Illustrated by Jess Stockham

Babies will love lifting the flaps in these award-winning board books to find out all about themselves. Just Like Me! focuses on different aspects of babies’ feelings, features, abilities and tastes, while Just Like Us! looks at friendship, play, relaxation and cooperation. These fabulous books encourage interaction and discussion and are designed to support the Personal, Social and Emotional Development strand.

12 pages 150 x 150mm 0-2 years $12.95 eachWinners of Practical Pre-School Gold Award 2007

Winner of Baby Book Award Booktrust Early Years Awards 2007

Just Like Me!978-1-84643-046-6 H046 Tucking In!978-1-84643-047-3 H047 Looking Good!978-1-84643-048-0 H048 Feeling Great!978-1-84643-049-7 H049 On the Go!

Just Like Us! 978-1-84643-178-4 H178 Having Fun!978-1-84643-179-1 H179 Together!978-1-84643-180-7 H180 Making Friends!978-1-84643-181-4 H181 Taking It Easy!

Mockingbird SongMany of you will have heard the traditional ‘Mockingbird’ lullaby. What you won’t have heard, however, is Carol Thompson’s modern retelling of this classic. This beautifully illustrated song celebrates the unconditional love and warmth that surrounds a child.

SnugWhat makes you feel snug? Is it being curled up in a blanket? Feeling safe in your cosy bed? Being at home? Or being given a hug? This delightful book celebrates the many ways we can enjoy feeling cosy, warm and loved, ending with the nicest way of all!

Rabbit PieThe perfect recipe for bedtime! Six adorable rabbits are just one ingredient needed for sweet Rabbit Pie! Combine with a sprinkling of kisses and some warm milk for the ideal bedtime story. Told like a recipe, with delightful illustrations showing the preparations for bedtime, this sturdy board book edition of an already popular title makes the ideal addition to any bookshelf!

Blankies / Noo NoosEvery baby’s blanket (or Noo Noo) is different, but they are all just as special! Find out what makes them unique, and why babies love them.

Come to me, My ChickadeeA beautifully illustrated collection of the special pet names we give to the little-ones we love. Gathered from many different languages and cultures around the world, both familiar and exotic, these charming terms of endearment have been woven into a tender text everyone will want to share!

32 pages 265 x 265mm 0-3 years $17.95 each22 pages 160 x 160mm 0-3 years $10.95 each

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Chatterboox Annie KublerBabies love to chatter with their toys. In these books, the puppet can actually respond. Help baby re-enact everyday experiences pretending to be the parent, whilst the puppet plays the part of the child.

978-1-84643-288-0 H288 Bib on, Bunny! 978-1-84643-289-7 H289 Play Time, Puppy!978-1-84643-290-3 H290 Dive in, Ducky! 978-1-84643-291-0 H291 Sleep Tight, Teddy!


978-1-84643-473-0 H473 Panda & Me! 978-1-84643-474-0 H474 Penguin & Me! 978-1-84643-475-0 H475 Monkey & Me! 978-1-84643-476-0 H476 Frog & Me!


Puppet Pals Talking with your child fosters the early development of basic language and communication skills and promotes closeness and emotional wellbeing. Babies love to chatter with their toys, and they can carry on the conversation in these books.

Off to the Park! Illustrated by Stephen Cheetham

Come with us to the park! Which way shall we go? What shall we do? What will we find? A stunning interactive book for all children of all ages, with a delightful surprise at the end. Conceived and designed in association with Booktrust, and developed in consultation with children, families and organisations working with blind and partially-sighted children, this book is a unique project that seeks to include all children in the reading experience.

978-1-84643-502-7 H502 $19.95 12 pages 210 x 210mm 0-5 years

Look at Me Illustrated by Sebastian Braun

Is it a book? Is it a mask? Even better, it’s both! These new interactive board books are shaped like masks so that children can wear them as well as read them. Bright, colourful and eye-catching designs encourage creative imagination to develop through pretend play. Who can resist a book that offers so much fun? The compact size and sturdy board format are perfect for small hands.

978-1-84643-469-3 H469 Robot - Look At Me! 978-1-84643-470-9 H470 Monster - Look At Me!978-1-84643-471-6 H471 Alien - Look At Me!978-1-84643-472-3 H472 Clown - Look At Me!


Early Activity Books

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Slip the double-sided figure into the pocket to give the boy or girl a chance to drive a variety of vehicles, or explore all manner of different terrains and play fancy dress. These innovative board books help to develop fine motor skills, as well as promoting discussion and helping to combat gender stereotypes.

Little Drivers Illustrated by Dan Crisp

978-1-904550-95-2 F095 Here to Help!978-1-904550-96-9 F096 Going Places!978-1-904550-97-6 F097 To the Rescue!978-1-904550-98-3 F098 Working Hard!

Little Explorers Illustrated by Anthony Lewis

978-1-84643-036-7 H036 Jungle Explorers978-1-84643-037-4 H037 Snow Explorers978-1-84643-038-1 H038 Space Explorers978-1-84643-039-8 H039 Ocean Explorers


New Experiences

New Baby Illustrated by Rachel Fuller

A new addition to the family is exciting, but the experience can also be worrying and confusing for siblings. Coping with the new situations and emotions that arise can be very challenging. This series of four board books deals with the anticipation of waiting for the new baby, the excitement of the arrival itself, and the beginnings of the special relationship between siblings. The simple conversational text and lively illustrations are carefully designed to encourage dialogue between reader and child and help to prepare them for the downfalls and delights of having a younger brother or sister.

978-1-84643-275-0 H275 Waiting for Baby978-1-84643-276-7 H276 My New Baby978-1-84643-277-4 H277 You and Me978-1-84643-278-1 H278 Look at Me!


Helping Hands Illustrated by Georgie Birkett and Jess Stockham

Children love to imitate adult behaviour. Helping with real tasks is a natural progression from pretend play, and is a crucial stage in a child’s development. Achieving a shared goal encourages a sense of responsibility and develops many skills useful in later life.

The four new titles in the series take the concept of helping a stage further. Encourage your child to help out as they share in the fun of more grown up activities. Simple conversational text and lively illustrations are carefully designed to initiate dialogue between reader and child. 24 pages 210 x 210mm 2-5 years $15.95 each

978-1-84643-283-5 H283 Clean It!978-1-84643-284-2 H284 Cook It!978-1-84643-285-9 H285 Grow It!978-1-84643-286-6 H286 Fix it!

978-1-84643-412-9 H412 Shopping! 978-1-84643-413-6 H413 Party!978-1-84643-414-3 H414 Moving Day! 978-1-84643-415-0 H415 Recycling!

Set 1

Set 2

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Little Drivers Illustrated by Dan Crisp

978-1-904550-95-2 F095 Here to Help!978-1-904550-96-9 F096 Going Places!978-1-904550-97-6 F097 To the Rescue!978-1-904550-98-3 F098 Working Hard!

First Time Illustrated by Jess Stockham

Young children’s lives are full of new experiences and these books help make them enjoyable and rewarding. The simple conversational text and lively illustrations are carefully designed to initiate further dialogue between reader and child. Use these books as a starting point to help your child understand, prepare for, and enjoy these events, and to share any worries they may have.


Winners of Practical Pre-School Bronze Award 2009

Winners of Bizziebaby Silver Award 2010/2011

New Experiences

Set 1978-1-84643-279-8 H279 Baby Sitter978-1-84643-280-4 H280 Sleepover978-1-84643-281-1 H281 Nursery978-1-84643-282-8 H282 Big Day Out

Set 2 978-1-84643-334-4 H334 Doctor 978-1-84643-335-1 H335 Dentist 978-1-84643-336-8 H336 Hospital 978-1-84643-337-5 H337 Vet

Set 3 978-1-84643-487-7 H487 Performance978-1-84643-490-7 H488 Sports Day 978-1-84643-489-1 H489 School Trip 978-1-84643-488-4 H490 School

Set to Sign Illustrated by Jess Stockham

Using sign language can help to develop communication skills and is also lots of fun. Expand signing vocabulary with these cards, which are designed to be used either independently or alongside the Set 1 First Time books.

822162-00145-5 C145 Baby Sitter822162-00146-2 C146 Sleepover

32 cards 135 x 90mm 2-5 years $19.95 each

822162-00147-9 C147 Nursery822162-00148-6 C148 Big Day Out

Set 1 Set 2 Set 3

Excuse Me!Illustrated by Emma Trithart and Maxine Lee

Can Crocodile’s friends put up with his terrible table manners, or will they leave him to have a picnic by himself? Will Hippo’s friends find a cure for his hiccups? Will Leopard ever stop snoring? Is it possible for Zebra to play a fair game of hide-and-seek, when he can’t stop sneezing? These infectiously funny puppet books introduce children to the involuntary noises their bodies make!

978-1-84643-750-2 H750 Crocodile’s Burp978-1-84643-751-9 H751 Hippo’s Hiccups978-1-84643-752-6 H752 Leopard’s Snore978-1-84643-753-3 H753 Zebra’s Sneeze

24 pages 193 x164mm 3-6 years $16.95 each

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Activity Books

The Lion’s Share Illustrated by Martha Lightfoot

Lion always wants more than everyone else, and he thinks it’s only fair that he gets the most! But will he still want the Lion’s share when all the fun is over?

Dinosaur Diner Annie Kubler

Dinosaur’s unbalanced diet and lack of exercise make for an unhealthy lifestyle, and leave him with no energy. Will his healthy friend be able to encourage him to change his ways?

Quiet as a Mouse Illustrated by Martha Lightfoot

Mouse keeps getting left out of all the party fun. His voice is so quiet that no one can hear him. How can he find his voice, and make his friends take notice of him?

978-1-84643-248-4 H248 The Lion’s Share978-1-84643-183-8 H183 Dinosaur Diner978-1-84643-184-5 H184 Quiet as a Mouse978-1-904550-05-1 F005 See you later, Alligator!

978-0-85953-944-9 B944 What’s the time, Mr Wolf?978-1-84643-045-9 H045 Don’t you dare, Dragon!978-1-84643-026-8 H026 The Mixed-Up Caterpillar


Winners of Practical Pre-School Gold Award 2004 Winners of Practical Pre-School Gold Award 2004

Don’t you dare, Dragon! Annie Kubler

All Dragon wants to do is cool down and have a little fun, but every time she tries, she ruins it for everyone else! Thankfully, she finds some friends who need exactly what Dragon does best!

What’s the time, Mr Wolf?Annie Kubler A fabulous interpretation of this evergreen children’s game. Follow Mr. Wolf and Little Wolf through the hours in their day, from waking up to the all-important dinner time. Digital and analogue clocks on each page help us learn to tell the time.

See you later, Alligator!Annie KublerAlligator is always too busy to help Crocodile to do the chores.When - and how - will he learn that there is a time for work and a time for play? A fun introduction to the idea of helping others.

The Mixed-Up CaterpillarAnnie Kubler

There’s a little mixed-up stranger in the forest, who doesn’t quite know what he is. Just as he finds out, everything changes and he must adjust to his new identity. Great for discussing identity and belonging.

Finger Puppet Books!

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Activity Books

Ten Little Ducks Illustrated by Airlie Anderson

Turn the dial to make the ducks go over the hill and far away, then see if you can find them hidden on the next page. Perfect for introducing or reinforcing early subtraction and addition skills.

There were Ten in the Bed Annie KublerInnovative interpretation of the classic nursery song. In this sing & count book the dial turns to make the children tumble out of bed, one by one.

Ten Little Apples Illustrated by Natalia VasquezTurn the dial to make the apples fall off the tree. Count them, one by one. Where will the squirrels store them? Lots of fun and the perfect counting game. Great for introducing early counting and subtraction, and developing fine motor skills.

978-1-84643-182-1 H182 Ten Little Ducks978-0-85953-897-8 B897 There Were Ten in the Bed978-1-84643-444-0 H444 Ten Little Apples


These Roly Poly Box books are a completely original design. They roll out and pop-up, to provide a whole host of tactile and visual surprises for children of any age!

978-1-84643-017-6 H017 Goldilocks978-1-84643-018-3 H018 Three Little Pigs978-1-84643-019-0 H019 Cinderella978-0-85953-649-3 B649 Old Macdonald978-0-85953-648-6 B648 Numbers978-0-85953-842-8 B842 Little Box of Horrors978-0-85953-844-2 B844 Countdown to Christmas978-0-85953-845-9 B845 Nursery Rhymes978-0-84643-243-9 H243 Jungle978-0-84643-244-6 H244 Snow978-0-84643-245-3 H245 Ocean978-0-84643-246-0 H246 Space

Roly Poly Box Books Kees Moerbeek

24 pages 85 x 85 x 85mm 3-6 years $21.95 each

Please, Mr Crocodile Illustrated by Kay Widdowson

Crossing the raging river can be a dangerous business when Mr Crocodile is in charge! Lift the flap to see each animal leap to safety in this hilarious introduction to colour. Repeated refrain helps beginning readers.

978-1-84643-025-1 H025 $19.9524 pages 235 x 215mm 3-6 years

Bath Time, Beth! Illustrated by Joelle Driedemy

It’s Beth’s bath time, but she has other ideas! Join in the chase through house and garden as Beth threads her way through the book, trying to escape bath time. Perfect for developing language and fine motor skills.

978-1-84643-024-4 H024 $19.9524 pages 235 x 215mm 3-6 years

Pass the ParcelSue Baker & Annie Kubler

A fun lift-the-flap book and an engaging first introduction to shape and pattern, which encourages discussion and anticipation.

978-1-904550-29-7 F029 $19.9524 pages 235 x 215mm 3-6 years

Dial Books

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Peek-A-Boo Books

Bouncy illustrations, innovative die-cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child. Available in three formats, suitable for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and the nursery or classroom.

Winners of Practical Pre-School Gold Award and Overall Books Category 2006


soft cover board book big book audio CD

Old Lady Sea 978-1-84643-034-3 H034 978-1-84643-073-2 H073 CD079There was an Old Lady 978-0-85953-018-7 B018 978-0-85953-727-8 B727 978-0-85953-635-6 B635 CD064This Old Man 978-0-85953-026-2 B026 978-0-85953-661-5 B661 978-0-85953-636-3 B636 Old Macdonald 978-0-85953-053-8 B053 978-0-85953-662-2 B662 978-0-85953-637-0 B637 CD076House that Jack Built 978-0-85953-075-0 B075 978-0-85953-468-0 B468 978-0-85953-638-7 B638The Mulberry Bush 978-0-85953-885-5 B885 978-0-85953-795-7 B795 CD187The Farmer in the Dell 978-0-85953-886-2 B886 978-0-85953-796-4 B796 CD180The Wheels on the Bus 978-0-85953-887-9 B887 978-0-85953-797-1 B797 978-0-85953-895-4 B895 CD103Ten Little Monkeys 978-0-85953-888-6 B888 978-0-85953-798-8 B798 978-0-85953-896-1 B896 CD186Down by the Station 978-0-85953-942-5 B942 978-0-85953-140-5 B140 978-0-85953-123-8 B123 CD178Five Little Ducks 978-0-85953-935-7 B935 978-0-85953-141-2 B141 978-0-85953-124-5 B124 CD181Twinkle, Twinkle 978-0-85953-941-8 B941 978-0-85953-142-9 B142 Over in the Meadow 978-0-85953-949-4 B949 978-0-85953-143-6 B143 CD184Five Little Men 978-1-904550-30-3 F030 978-1-904550-58-7 F058 978-1-84643-007-7 B007 CD182Ten Fat Sausages 978-1-904550-31-0 F031 978-1-904550-59-4 F059 978-1-84643-008-4 B008 CD185Down in the Jungle 978-1-904550-32-7 F032 978-1-904550-61-7 F061 978-1-84643-009-1 B009 CD115I am the Music Man 978-1-904550-34-1 F034 978-1-904550-60-0 F060 978-1-84643-010-7 B010 CD183The Ants go Marching 978-1-84643-105-0 H105 978-1-84643-109-8 H109 978-1-84643-207-1 H207 CD211Cows in the Kitchen 978-1-84643-106-7 H106 978-1-84643-110-4 H110 978-1-84643-208-8 H208 CD177One Elephant 978-1-84643-107-4 H107 978-1-84643-111-1 H111 978-1-84643-209-5 H209Dry Bones 978-1-84643-108-1 H108 978-1-84643-112-8 H112 978-1-84643-210-1 H210 CD179Itsy Bitsy Spider 978-1-84643-498-3 H498 978-1-84643-509-6 H509 978-1-84643-666-6 H666 CD223Hickory Dickory 978-1-84643-499-0 H499 978-1-84643-510-2 H510 978-1-84643-667-3 H667 CD224Little Miss Muffet 978-1-84643-500-3 H500 978-1-84643-511-9 H511 978-1-84643-668-0 H668 CD225Mary Had a Little Lamb 978-1-84643-501-0 H501 978-1-84643-512-6 H512 978-1-84643-669-7 H669 CD226

16 Pages 2-6 Years 290 x 290mm $12.95 160 x 160mm $12.95 435 x 435mm $32.95 $7.95

Old Lady Doll and AnimalsFabulous Old Lady dolls and bean-filled animals to match each book. Children will love retelling the story using these props. 3 years+

978-0-85953-836-7 D836 Old Lady Fly Doll $45.95978-0-85953-841-1 D841 7 Bean-filled Animals $18.95822162-00087-8 D842 Old Lady Sea Doll $45.95822162-00088-5 D843 7 Bean-filled Sea Creatures $18.95

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Five Little Men Finger PuppetsAn excellent accompaniment to the Five Little Men in a Flying Saucer story. Children will love retelling the story using these lovable puppets. 3 years+

822162-00074-8 D874 Finger Puppets $34.95

Beautifully made Mother Duck hand puppet and five duckling finger puppets. Help to bring the Five Little Ducks story to life and give children the opportunity to re-enact the events. 3 years+

822162-00059-5 D078 Mother Duck Hand Puppet $19.95 822162-00060-1 D079 Little Ducks Finger Puppets $20.00

Duck Hand Puppet & Five Little Ducks Finger Puppets

Peek-A-Boo Audio CDsContaining Peek-A-Boo songs

12 songs D001 $10.95 8 songs D002 $10.95

Old Macdonald Doll & Finger PuppetsBring the song to life using this doll and fabulous matching finger puppets. 3 years+

822162-00049-6 D104 Old Macdonald Soft Toy $39.95822162-00048-9 D105 6 Finger Puppet Animals $29.00

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Flip-Up Fairy Tales

Flip-Up Fairy TalesStep into the magical world of Child’s Play Fairy Tales…Traditional tales are a well-established and vital part of all cultures. Retold from the originals, these lively stories will captivate readers with their delightful illustrations and fun lift-up flaps which really add to the action. Well-known stories will give young readers confidence. The ‘flip-up’ flaps encourage prediction and discussion.

soft cover soft cover + CD CD

Goldilocks and the Three Bears 978-1-904550-19-8 F019 978-1-84643-085-5 H085 CD090Jack and the Beanstalk 978-1-904550-20-4 F020 978-1-84643-086-2 H086 CD091Three Little Pigs 978-1-904550-21-1 F021 978-1-84643-087-9 H087 CD092Little Red Riding Hood 978-1-904550-22-8 F022 978-1-84643-088-6 H088 CD093Billy Goats Gruff 978-1-904550-72-3 F072 978-1-84643-089-3 H089 CD094Hansel and Gretel 978-1-904550-73-0 F073 978-1-84643-090-9 H090 CD095Cinderella 978-1-904550-74-7 F074 978-1-84643-091-6 H091 CD096The Little Red Hen 978-1-904550-75-4 F075 978-1-84643-092-3 H092 CD097Emperor’s New Clothes 978-1-84643-020-6 H020 978-1-84643-093-0 H093 CD098Stone Soup 978-1-84643-021-3 H021 978-1-84643-094-7 H094 CD099Ugly Duckling 978-1-84643-022-0 H022 978-1-84643-095-4 H095 CD100Snow White 978-1-84643-023-7 H023 978-1-84643-096-1 H096 CD101Puss in Boots 978-1-84643-075-6 H075 978-1-84643-141-8 H141 CD121

24 pages 210 x 210 mm 3-7 years $12.95 each $17.95 each $7.95 each

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Child’s Play®

Goldilocks and the Three BearsJack and the Beanstalk

Three Little PigsLittle Red Riding HoodThree Billy Goats Gruff

Hansel and GretelCinderella

The Little Red HenStone Soup

The Emperor’s New ClothesThe Ugly Duckling

Snow WhiteThe Elves and the Shoemaker

The Frog Prince

The Gingerbread ManRapunzel

Sleeping BeautyThe Little Mermaid

The Princess and the PeaChicken Licken

The Boy who cried WolfThe Steadfast Tin Soldier

Town Mouse, Country MouseThe Pied Piper of Hamelin

PinocchioThe Brave Little Tailor

ThumbelinaThe Wolf and the Seven Little Kids

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Child’s Play®

Goldilocks and the Three BearsJack and the Beanstalk

Three Little PigsLittle Red Riding HoodThree Billy Goats Gruff

Hansel and GretelCinderella

The Little Red HenStone Soup

The Emperor’s New ClothesThe Ugly Duckling

Snow WhiteThe Elves and the Shoemaker

The Frog Prince

The Gingerbread ManRapunzel

Sleeping BeautyThe Little Mermaid

The Princess and the PeaChicken Licken

The Boy who cried WolfThe Steadfast Tin Soldier

Town Mouse, Country MouseThe Pied Piper of Hamelin

PinocchioThe Brave Little Tailor

ThumbelinaThe Wolf and the Seven Little Kids

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Winners of PracticalPre-School Silver Award 2006

Hard covers available for some titles.

See website for details.

soft cover soft cover + CD CD

Elves and the Shoemaker 978-1-84643-076-3 H076 978-1-84643-142-5 H142 CD122Frog Prince 978-1-84643-077-0 H077 978-1-84643-143-2 H143 CD123Gingerbread Man 978-1-84643-078-7 H078 978-1-84643-144-9 H144 CD124Aladdin 978-1-84643-113-5 H113 978-1-84643-154-8 H154 CD125Beauty and the Beast 978-1-84643-114-2 H114 978-1-84643-155-5 H155 CD126The Musicians of Bremen 978-1-84643-115-9 H115 978-1-84643-156-2 H156 CD127Tom Thumb 978-1-84643-116-6 H116 978-1-84643-157-9 H157 CD128Rapunzel 978-1-84643-249-1 H249 978-1-84643-292-7 H292 CD129Rumpelstiltskin 978-1-84643-250-7 H250 978-1-84643-293-4 H293 CD130Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves 978-1-84643-251-4 H251 978-1-84643-294-1 H294 CD131Sleeping Beauty 978-1-84643-252-1 H252 978-1-84643-295-8 H295 CD132The Golden Goose 978-1-84643-324-5 H324 978-1-84643-330-6 H330 CD159The Little Mermaid 978-1-84643-325-2 H325 978-1-84643-331-3 H331 CD160The Princess and the Pea 978-1-84643-326-9 H326 978-1-84643-332-0 H332 CD161Chicken Licken 978-1-84643-327-6 H327 978-1-84643-333-7 H333 CD162The Boy Who Cried Wolf 978-1-84643-368-9 H368 978-1-84643-407-5 H407 CD195The Enormous Turnip 978-1-84643-369-6 H369 978-1-84643-408-2 H408 CD196The Magician’s Apprentice 978-1-84643-370-2 H370 978-1-84643-409-9 H409 CD197 Donkey Skin 978-1-84643-371-9 H371 978-1-84643-410-5 H410 CD198Tin Soldier 978-1-84643-477-8 H477 978-1-84643-516-4 H516 CD209The Stonecutter 978-1-84643-478-5 H478 978-1-84643-517-1 H517 CD208Town Mouse, Country Mouse 978-1-84643-479-2 H479 978-1-84643-518-8 H518 CD210Pied Piper 978-1-84643-480-8 H480 978-1-84643-519-5 H519 CD207 Pinocchio 978-1-84643-653-6 H653 978-1-84643-657-4 H657 CD219The Brave Little Tailor 978-1-84643-654-3 H654 978-1-84643-658-4 H658 CD220Thumbelina 978-1-84643-655-0 H655 978-1-84643-659-8 H659 CD221The Wolf and The Seven Kids 978-1-84643-656-7 H656 978-1-84643-660-4 H660 CD222

24 pages 210 x 210 mm 3-7 years $12.95 each $17.95 each $7.95 each

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Kees Moerbeek

Ssshh! This is my Secret Scrapbook Diary. You can readit because you’re my friend, but don’t tell anyone else!

This is the story of how I got some shiny new boots, caught a rabbit, outwitted an ogre and helped my very poor master come into a fortune.

I’ve pasted lots of things in here – like a picture of my shiny boots, a rabbit-catching plan, pencils, stickers and a portrait of an ogre.

When you’ve read this, why not make a Secret Scrapbook Diary of your own?

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Child’s Play (International) LtdAshworth Rd, Bridgemead, Swindon, SN5 7YD UK Swindon Auburn ME Sydney © 2013 Kees Moerbeek Printed in Heshan, China ISBN 978-1-84643-592-8 L250613FTD09135928

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Kees Moerbeek

This is the story of how I left home, escaped from

a fox and a mean cat, was rescued by a friendly farmer,

learnt to fl y and met some new friends.

I’ve pasted some souvenirs of my travels in here – like

photos of my family, an airline ticket, bird-spotting

notes, an information card, recipe and a feather.

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a Secret Scrapbook Diary of your own?

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Child’s Play (International) LtdAshworth Rd, Bridgemead, Swindon, SN5 7YD UK Swindon Auburn ME Sydney © 2013 Kees Moerbeek Printed in Heshan, China ISBN 978-1-84643-593-5 L140313BSBB05136277

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Child’s Play Library

My Secret Scrapbook Diary Kees Moerbeek

An entertaining diary format based on much-loved fairy tales. Visually stimulating pages, littered with pop-ups, photographs, letters, stickers, recipes and newspaper cuttings, bring the books to life – perfect for engaging early readers. Multi-media illustrations and handwritten text complete the illusion of a real scrapbook diary. Told in the main character’s voice, these books are great for looking at the perspectives of different characters and seeing the story from a different point of view. After reading these, children will want to create their own scrapbook diary.

978-1-84643-447-1 H447 Little Red Riding Hood978-1-84643-448-8 H448 Three Little Pigs978-1-84643-449-5 H449 Jack and the Beanstalk978-1-84643-450-1 H450 Cinderella978-1-84643-592-8 H592 Puss in Boots978-1-84643-593-5 H593 Ugly Duckling


Sardines of LoveZuriñe Aguirre

Grandmother Lola hates sardines, but Grandfather Lolo loves them. He eats them every day! When she runs out of sardines one day, Lola can’t bear to think of Lolo going hungry. She decides to go fishing – with unexpected results! What on earth will Lola eat when she discovers that sardines are the only food on offer? And what will Lolo do when he finds out that his beloved Lola is missing?

978-1-84643-726-7 H726 Sardines of Love36 pages 250 x 250mm 3-8 years $12.95

Ice in the JungleAriane Hofmann-Maniyar

When Ice’s mother tells her that they’re going to move to an exciting new place, Ice isn’t so sure. She likes her home and her friends, and the fun they have together. The journey takes forever, and their new home is very strange. Everything is different – the weather, the food, the people and the language. Ice tries to make friends, but everyone seems too busy and preoccupied to care. Will anything happen to help Ice feel more at home? A charming debut picture book about the anxieties and hardships of moving, with a heart-warming, positive ending.

978-1-84643-730-4 H730 Ice in the Jungle32 pages 250 x 250mm 3-7 years $12.95

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Baking with Dad Aurora Cacciapuoti

When dad decides it’s baking day, be prepared for creative chaos! From choosing the recipe and sorting the ingredients, to stirring the mix and baking in the oven, each moment is full of surprises! Follow this comical, culinary adventure to discover what they are baking and who will be there to eat it!

978-1-84643-754-0 H754 Baking with Dad32 pages 268 x 245mm 3-8 years $12.95

The Jar of HappinessAlisa Burrows

How do you create happiness? In this story, one child finds a way. She mixes the smell of warm biscuits and the seaside with the taste of chocolate ice cream, apple juice and the warmth of sunshine. She fills the jar and visits her loved ones to share her invention. But one day the jar goes missing. She searches everywhere but cannot find it. As she retraces her footsteps she discovers there are many different ways to share happiness.

978-1-84643-728-1 H728 The Jar of Happiness32 pages 250 x 250mm 3-7 years $12.95

CrunchCarolina Rabei

Crunch the guinea pig loves to eat and spends all his time doing just that! But when an uninvited guest tries to share in Crunch’s plentiful supply of food, Crunch is challenged to make a choice about his future. Choosing between something you love and the unknown is hard. But sometimes the rewards for stepping out and embracing new experiences are far more worthwhile than you might imagine!

978-1-84643-732-8 H732 Crunch36 pages 250 x 250mm 3-8 years $12.95

Cat’s ColoursAirlie Anderson

In this gentle new picture book by Airlie Anderson, a white cat explores her natural environment. As she enjoys each new experience, cat collects a colour that reflects her feelings. At the end of her wonderful journey there is an amazing surprise! Children will love identifying the colours that cat collects and talking about how colours can reflect the way we feel.

978-1-84643-760-1 H760 Cat’s Colours32 pages 220 x 285mm 3-7 years $12.95


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Grandma Jessica ShepherdOscar loves Grandma, and their time together is always lots of fun. However, as she becomes less able to look after herself, she has to go into a care home. A factual page about dementia will help readers to talk about their feelings and find new ways to enjoy the changing relationship.

978-1-84643-597-3 H597 $12.95 32 pages 250 x 250mm 4-8 years


Rabbityness Jo EmpsonWhen Rabbit suddenly disappears, no one knows where he has gone. But, as it turns out, Rabbit has left behind some very special gifts for them!

978-1-84643-482-2 H482 $12.9532 page 250 x 250mm 4-7 years

The Great Googly Moogly Courtney DicmasNobody has ever been able to catch the Great Googly Moogly – a giant and terrifying fish of legend. But Stella aims to do just that. Armed with fishing gear and differing baits, she sets out every day to realize her dream, whatever the weather. But what will she do if she succeeds?

978-1-84643-639-0 H639 $12.95 32 pages 250 x 250mm 3-8 years

The Cherry Thief Renata GalindoChef Armand’s cakes are famous for the delicious red cherries that adorn each one. But when the cherries start disappearing, he sets a trap to catch the thief, with unexpected results! What will he do with the culprit, and is there a long-term solution that will make everyone happy? A charming debut picture book filled with very visual humour.

978-1-84643-651-2 H651 $12.9532 pages 268 x 245mm 3-7 years

The Boy who lost his Bumble Trudi EsbergerThe boy in this debut picture book is fascinated by bees, and is puzzled and saddened when they disappear one rainy day. What can have caused them to leave, and is there anything he can do to get his bumble back? A quirky introduction to the cycles of nature, with an important and topical message about the value of bees to our world.

978-1-84643-661-1 H661 $12.95 32 pages 250 x 250mm 3-8 years

Harold finds a Voice

Courtney DicmasHarold is an amazing mimic and can imitate the sound of everything in his home. Tired of repeating the same old noises, he yearns to find out what other voices there are in the big, wide world. But what happens when he suddenly realises he doesn’t have a voice of his own?

978-1-84643-549-2 H549 $12.9532 pages 250 x 250mm 3-8 years

It’s Not Yours, It’s Mine! Susanna MooresBlieka has a present. It’s a lovely red ball, and it’s not for sharing! But what happens when the ball loses it’s air? Will help arrive, and will Blieka learn that sharing brings some unexpected benefits?

978-1-84643-595-9 H595 $12.9532 pages 250 x 250mm 4-8 years

The Acrobat AlborozoThe acrobat works in a circus, but nobody notices him. He decides to find a new audience in the park, but even his very best tricks fail to catch anyone’s attention. Just as the acrobat is about to give up hope altogether, something extraordinary happens to change his luck.

978-1-84643-633-8 H663 $12.9532 pages 268 x 245mm 3-7 years

Tilly’s Stay at Home Holiday Gillian HibbsTilly’s friends are all going to exciting places for their holidays, but she is staying at home. Mum says they’ll have a great time together, but Tilly thinks it’s impossible to have any holiday fun at home! But is it? A trip to the library takes Tilly and her mum on more exciting adventures than she could ever have dreamed.

978-1-84643-596-6 H596 $12.9532 pages 250 x 250mm 3-7 years

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No! Marta AltesWritten and illustrated by a fresh new talent, this is the story of a likeable, well-meaning and irrepressible dog and the mystery surrounding his name. Simple, short and punchy.

978-1-84643-417-4 H417 $12.9532 pages 268 x 245mm 4-8 years

UUGGHH! Claudia BoldtSlug feels completely unloved by the world, and can’t help feeling it may have something to do with appearances. Happily, new-found friend Spider is on hand to explain that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

978-1-84643-372-6 H372 $12.9532 pages 268 x 245mm 4-8 years

Copy Cat Mark BirchallCat was small and Dog was big, and whatever Dog did, Cat did too... Dog is fed up with Cat copying everything she does. But when Cat stays away, Dog realises that playing alone is not nearly as much fun. A charming story about friendship, sharing and play.

978-1-84643-367-2 H367 $12.9532 pages 268 x 245mm 3-7 years

Rabbit Pie Penny IvesThe perfect recipe for bedtime! Six adorable rabbits are just one ingredient needed for sweet Rabbit Pie! Combine with a sprinkling of kisses and some warm milk for the ideal bedtime story. Told like a recipe, with delightful illustrations showing the preparations for bedtime, this charming picture book will enchant parents and children alike.

978-1- 84643-353-5 H353 $12.9532 pages 250 x 250mm 3-6 years

Ugh! Eggs! Sarah ArnoldEggs are all that are on offer for this hungry porcupine – ugh! Dad makes eggs for breakfast, Aunty makes egg sandwiches and even her cake has eggs in it! Will he be able to overcome his aversion to enjoy the delicious cake that Dad has made?

978-1- 84643-342-9 H342 $12.9532 pages 268 x 245mm 3-8 years


The Red Boat Hannah CummingPosy feels lonely in her new house. One day, whilst exploring the garden, she comes across a red boat. Posy and her dog George decide to visit it one night when they can’t sleep, and that’s when something magical happens...

978-1-84643-481-5 H481 $12.9532 pages 268 x 245mm 4-7 years

Claudia Boldt selected as a Booktrust Best New Illustrator 2011

Momo and Snapare NOT friends

Airlie Anderson

978-1-84643-598-0 H598 $12.9532 pages 220 x 285mm 3-7 years

Never Ever

Jo Empson

978-1-84643-551-5 H551 $12.9532 pages 220 x 285mm 3-8 years

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I Told You So!Sarah Arnold

Sometimes, adults just won’t listen. Ella tries to warn Nursey about all the odd characters that are filling up Tom’s pram. But Nursey won’t believe her…until she can see for herself.

978-1-84643-287-3 H287 $12.9532 pages 268 x 245mm 3-8 years

It’s Raining! It’s Pouring! We’re Exploring!Polly Peters, illustrated by Jess Stockham

On a boring rainy day three children are stuck inside with nothing to do, until their imaginations take over… Join them on an explorer’s adventure as they navigate the caves in the living room, the mountainous stairs, and the wilds of the bedrooms.

978-1-84643-117-3 H117 $12.95 32 pages 268 x 245mm 3-7 years

The Ding Dong BagPolly Peters, illustrated by Jess Stockham

When two boys go out with a large bag to collect all the noises they can find, you can be sure that they will have an ear-splitting time! From the clank of a stick on railings to the thud of a baseball bat, this vibrant story celebrates the rich diversity of sounds they encounter and collect.

978-1-84643-015-2 H015 $12.9532 pages 268 x 245mm 3-7 years

Max and the DoglinsAmanda Montgomery-Higham

When Max the dog steals an egg from his best friend Beryl, it leads to a midnight visit from the mysterious Doglins. Only when Max stands up to their bullying does he come to realise what he has to do to put things right.

978-1-84643-043-5 H043 $12.9532 pages 268 x 245mm 4-7 years

The Wim Wom from the Mustard MillPolly Peters, illustrated by Roberta Angeletti

What is a Wim Wom? It will eat beans, steal socks and wipe its nose on coats, but what does it look like? Join the children as they try to imagine it from the clues their parents and grandparents give them. Eventually they decide that the Wim Wom doesn’t really exist…or does it?

978-1-84643-118-0 H118 $12.95 32 pages 268 x 245mm 3-8 years

The Flower John Light, illustrated by Lisa Evans

Brigg lives in a small, grey room in a large, grey city. When he finds a book in the library labelled ‘Do Not Read’, he cannot resist borrowing it. In it, he comes upon pictures of bright, vibrant objects called flowers. A deceptively simple and haunting story, beautifully and mysteriously illustrated, set in a bleak future metropolis.

Soft Cover978-1-84643-016-9 H016 $12.95

Hard Cover78-1-84643-071-8 H071 $21.95

32 pages 268 x 245mm 4-9 years


The Lost Stars Hannah CummingEveryone has become so focused on bright lights and new technology that they have forgotten about the stars. Fed up with not being valued, the stars decide to go on holiday.

978-1-84643-416-7 H416 $12.9532 pages 268 x 245mm 4-8 years

Shortlisted for Portsmouth Book Award 2012

The Cloud Hannah CummingIn Art Class, one girl never draws anything. Quiet and withdrawn, she seems to have a black cloud above her. But one of her classmates is determined to make her smile.

978-1-84643-343-6 H343 $12.95 32 pages 268 x 245mm 4-8 years

Star Gazers, Skyscrapers and Extraordinary Sausages Claudia BoldtHenrietta has all sorts of wild ambitions. Unfortunately Frank, her dog, can only think about sausages. What can they do that they’ll both enjoy?

978-1-84643-344-3 H344 $12.9532 pages 268 x 245mm 4-8 years

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Hard Cover78-1-84643-071-8 H071 $21.95



Mrs Honey’s Hat Pam Adams

Mrs Honey had a hat…but in one short week, feathers, cherries, a shell, buttercups, lace and a ribbon are replaced by bubblegum, eggs, seaweed, a bell, cobwebs and fish bones!

978-1-84643-126-5 H126 Mrs Honey’s Hat (Sc) $12.95 268 x 245mm 32 pages 3-8 years 978-1-85953-814-5 B814 Mrs Honey’s Hat (Lap) $43.95 435 x 400mm 32 pages 3-8 years 978-0-85953-824-4 D059 Mrs Honey Doll $39.95 978-0-85953-829-9 D829 Mrs Honey Decorations $17.95 978-0-85953-618-9 D618 Mrs Honey Game $29.95

978-0-85953-864-0 B864 Soft Cover $12.95978-0-85953-869-5 B869 Hard Cover $21.95978-0-85953-025-5 B025 Big Book $43.95822162-00067-0 D067 Lion Hand Puppet $25.95822162-00066-3 D069 6 Finger Puppets $29.95822162-00071-7 CD071 Audio CD $10.95822162-00072-4 D272 Language Cards $9.95

268 x 245mm (Sc + Hc) 435 x 400mm (Lap) 32 pages 4-7 years

Rich in language, humour and rhyme, this hilarious tale is perfectly complemented by Amanda’s witty illustrations. Lizzie and Dominic desperately want a kitten but they get much more than they bargain for! The big book version of the story includes fun language activities for parents and teachers. (Also see Pet Corner page 30)

Our Cat Cuddles Gervase Phinn, illustrated by Amanda Montgomery-Higham

The Musical Life of Gustav Mole & The Lost Music Illustrated by Kathryn Meyrick The Musical Life of Gustav Mole introduces children to the delights of music, instruments and performing groups. In the sequel, Gustav and his family leave their noise-shattered home and travel the world in search of the lost music. The audio versions are narrated by Patrick Macnee.

978-0-85953-347-8 B347 The Musical Life (Sc) 32 pages 268 x 245mm 5-10 years $12.95978-0-85953-333-1 BA78 Musical Life (Sc) + CD 32 pages 268 x 245mm 5-10 years $21.95822162-00061-8 CD061 Musical Life CD $10.95978-0-85953-304-1 B304 The Lost Music (HC) 32 pages 268 x 245mm 5-10 years $21.95822162-00189-9 CD189 The Lost Music CD $10.95822162-00050-2 D103 Gustav Mole Hand Puppet $29.95822162-00053-3 D053 Musical Families Cards 32 cards 160 x 115mm (box) 4-8 years $19.95

Musical Families Illustrated by Kathryn MeyrickA superb new edition of this entertaining, educational quartet game, in which we learn to recognise ‘families’ of musical instruments. A great companion to The Musical Life of Gustav Mole and The Lost Music.

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Child’s Play LibraryMatthew & Jessica Stories

These classic stories from Audrey Wood explore a range of issues from sibling rivalry and childhood fears, to keeping your teeth clean enough to warrant a place in the ‘hall of perfect teeth’.

Tooth Fairy When Matthew loses a tooth, Jessica decides to make the Tooth Fairy’s visit doubly worthwhile. Fantastic for encouraging children to keep their teeth clean enough to warrant a place in the ‘hall of perfect teeth’!

Magic ShoelacesMatthew just can’t keep his shoelaces tied and is always tripping up. When the magic man offers to swap Matthew’s laces for a magic pair, he thinks that his wish has come true. However, he soon realises that there are disadvantages to having laces that won’t come undone.

BallooniaWhere do balloons go at bedtime? Matthew has the answer but, as usual, his bossy sister Jessica needs to see the proof. A fun book that takes the reader on a journey to the imaginary land of Balloonia.

C001 Matthew & Jessica Audio CD $10.95

Matthew & Jessica CD

Presto Change-O Matthew and Jessica’s competitiveness gets them into trouble when a magic trick goes disastrously wrong. They realise that they can only undo the spell by working together. This fun story teaches the value of co-operation and explores the issue of sibling rivalry.

The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry and the Big Hungry Bear

978-0-85953-659-2 B659 Board Book 24 pages 155 x 145mm 1-3 years $12.95978-0-85953-012-5 B012 Soft Cover 32 pages 268 x 245mm 2-6 years $12.95978-0-85953-182-5 B182 Hard Cover 32 pages 268 x 245mm 2-6 years $21.95978-0-85953-330-0 B330 Big Book 32 pages 435 x 397mm 2-6 years $43.95

978-0-85953-694-3 D694 Plush Mouse $17.95 B693 Big Hungry Bear Scenery $6.95978-0-85953-699-8 D699 Red Ripe Strawberry & Knife $19.95978-0-85953-617-2 D617 Little Mouse Game $19.95822162-00080-9 CD085 Big Hungry Bear Audio CD $10.95

The Little Mouse and the Big Hungry Bear are known and loved by millions of children around the world. Little Mouse loves strawberries, but so does the bear… How will Little Mouse stop the bear from eating his freshly picked, red, ripe strawberry?

978-1-904550-52-5 F052 Presto Change-O 978-1-904550-51-8 F051 Magic Shoelaces

978-0-85953-293-8 B293 Tooth Fairy978-1-904550-49-5 F049 Balloonia

32 pages 268 x 245mm 3-7 years $12.95

Don and Audrey Wood

CD Includes: Presto Change-O, Tooth Fairy, Magic Shoelaces and Balloonia.


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Twenty-Four Robbers Audrey Wood

In Audrey Wood’s joyful celebration of this traditional skipping rhyme, twenty-four robbers return to the same house again and again. What do they need, and what is it for? Kindness and generosity show the robbers that stealing is not the only way, and teach them the value of sharing.

978-1-904550-35-8 F035 $12.9532 pages 268 x 245mm 3-7 years

Scaredy Cats Audrey Wood

When Mother Cat allows her two youngest kittens to go on an errand all by themselves, they are delighted. But as they get further away from home the kittens are plagued by imaginary fairy tale fears. An amusing story that will help children to understand and overcome their own fears.

978-1-904550-48-8 F048 Scaredy Cats $12.95822162-00063-2 D410 Plush Kittens $39.95 32 pages 268 x 245mm 3-7 years

Includes: The Princess and the Dragon, Scaredy Cats, 24 Robbers and Quick as a Cricket.

C002 $10.95

Childs Play Library 4 Story Books Audio CD

Quick as a Cricket Don and Audrey Wood

A celebration of a child’s growing self-awareness, and a prime example of how books can contribute to this.

978-0-85953-664-6 B664 Board book 24 pages 55 x 145mm 1-3 years $12.95978-0-85953-306-5 B306 Soft cover 32 pages 268 x 245mm 2-6 years $12.95978-0-85953-151-1 B151 Hard cover 32 pages 268 x 245mm 2-6 years $21.95978-0-85953-331-7 B331 Big book 32 pages 435 x 397mm 2-6 years $43.95

978-0-85953-716-2 B716 Princess and the Dragon (Sc) 32 pages 268 x 245mm 5-8 years $12.95978-0-85953-717-9 B717 The Princess and the Dragon Mask Book 10 pages 298 x 298mm 5-8 years $19.95 822162-00047-2 D047 The Princess and the Dragon Game 36 cards 4 collection boards 5-8 years $29.95822162-00052-6 D101 Princess Hand Puppet 3+ years $27.95822162-00051-9 D102 Dragon Hand Puppet 3+ years $27.95

The Princess and the Dragon Audrey WoodWhen a princess who behaves like a dragon meets a dragon who behaves like a princess, there are unexpected results.

Princess and Dragon PuppetsBring the story to life with these irresistible Dragon and Princess puppets.

The Princess and the Dragon GameBased on the Audrey Wood story, this varied game challenges children’s reading and observation skills. They can also mime the expressions of their favourite characters and collect new vocabulary.

The Princess and the Dragon Mask BookUsing the durable board masks and play script from this book, children can act out Audrey Wood’s quirky and amusing story The Princess and the Dragon.


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Traditional Tales with a Twist

Ant & the Big Bad Bully GoatAndrew Fusek Peters, illustrated by Anna Wadham

When Bully Goat takes over Badger’s house, Badger needs help to move him out. His biggest and bravest friends all make excuses. Finally help arrives from an unexpected quarter and Badger realizes that size isn’t everything in this traditional Iberian story.

The Tiger and the Wise ManAndrew Fusek Peters, illustrated by Diana Mayo

In this traditional Indian tale a tiger plays a trick on a Wise Man. How will he escape being eaten, especially when it seems that the animals are against him? Will the jackal help, or is it another trick?

Monkey’s Clever TaleAndrew Fusek Peters, illustrated by Amanda Montgomery-Higham

When Ameerah Monkey wants to cross the river, she hatches a plot to trick Crocodile into helping her. But how will she escape being his next meal? And will Crocodile ever get his pot of Monkey Tail Soup? This traditional Afro-Caribbean story is full of humour.

Bear and Turtle and the Great Lake RaceAndrew Fusek Peters, illustrated by Alison Edgson

When Turtle challenges bad-tempered Bear to race along the lakeshore, Bear is confident about the outcome, but all is not as it seems in this traditional Native American tale.

Dingo Dog and the Billabong StormAndrew Fusek Peters, illustrated by Anna Wadham

The bush animals are fed up with Dingo Dog’s bullying, so hatch a storming idea to teach him a lesson in this traditional Australian tale.

Rabbit Cooks up a Cunning Plan Andrew Fusek Peters, illustrated by Bruno Robert

Mountain Lion terrorises all the forest animals and preys on them for his supper in this North American folk tale. In spite of all their attempts to placate him, they are not safe until Rabbit cooks up a cunning plan which brings them lasting freedom.

Soft Cover Soft Cover + CD CDThe Talkative Tortoise 978-1-84643-418-1 H418 978-1-84643-613-0 H613 CD153Tiger and the Wise Man 978-1-904550-07-5 F007 978-1-84643-346-7 H346 CD152Bear and Turtle 978-1-904550-91-4 F091 978-1-84643-347-4 H347 CD154Dingo Dog 978-1-84643-247-7 H247 978-1-84643-350-4 H350 CD156Ant and Bully Goat 978-1-84643-079-4 H079 978-1-84643-348-1 H348 CD151Rabbit’s Cunning Plan 978-1-84643-097-8 H097 978-1-84643-349-8 H349 CD155Monkey’s Clever Tale 978-0-85953-051-4 B051 978-1-84643-345-0 H345 CD345

The Talkative TortoiseAndrew Fusek Peters, illustrated by Charlotte Cooke

Talkative Tortoise loves talking about his smooth and shiny shell and showing off to his friends. Will he let his vanity win over common sense in this tale of why the tortoise has a cracked shell. A charming adaptation of a traditional Indian folk tale.

32 pages 268 x 245mm 4-7 years $12.95 $17.95 $7.95

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RelaxCatherine O’Neill, illustrated by Toni Goffe

This book helps us to recognize the causes and symptoms of stress in children’s lives, and teaches us how to deal with them, using simple and enjoyable exercises.

978-0-85953-790-2 B790 $10.9540 pages 190 x 190mm 6-10 years

Salamatu and Kandoni go missingSteve Brace, illustrated by Annie KublerSalamatu’s goat follows her to school, leading to a series of misadventures. Provides an insight into life in Ghana and allows comparisons to our own country. Published in conjunction with ActionAid

978-0-85953-1 B784 $10.9532 pages 204 x 204mm 5-8 years

From Beans to BatteriesSteve Brace, illustrated by Annie Kubler Aldomaro’s radio is an important tool in his ambition to be a doctor. When the batteries run out it is not easy for him to get more. A positive insight into how life in other countries vastly differs from our own and a lesson on the value of money. Published in conjunction with ActionAid

978-0-85953-799-5 B799 $10.9532 pages 204 x 204mm 5-8 years

Discovery Flaps Illustrated by Annie Kubler and Caroline Formby

The way people live is different in many parts of the world. This series of colourful flap books, created with and for OXFAM, depict everyday situations and help us to discover what makes us different and what binds us together.

978-0-85953-791-9 B791 Come home with us!978-0-85953-792-6 B792 Come and eat with us!978-0-85953-793-3 B793 Come and play with us! 978-0-85953-794-0 B794 Come and ride with us!


978-1-904550-33-4 F033 Wake up, Sleepy Head! $12.95978-1-84643-044-2 H044 Animal Exercises $12.95978-0-85953-116-0 B116 Animal Lullabies (Sc) $12.95822162-00056-4 CD056 Animal Lullabies CD $10.95978-1-84643-052-7 D058 Animal Lullabies (Sc) + CD $21.90822162-00055-7 D746 Dog Pyjama Case $25.95978-1-904550-12-9 F012 What I Like! (Sc) $12.95978-1-84643- 028-2 H028 What I Like! (Sc) + CD $21.95822162-00073-1 CD073 What I Like! CD $10.95

Poems for the Young

Poems for the Young, Citizenship, Life skills & Responsibility

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Information Books

Metamorphoses Arthur John L’Hommedieu / Sue Baker / Nikolay Nemzer

All living things change as they grow. Follow the fascinating life cycles in these beautifully engineered cardboard books.

Misunderstood Arthur John L’Hommedieu / Sue Baker / Richard Hatfield

Unique information books, focusing on lesser-known and often misunderstood species. Full of amazing facts, the vibrant and detailed illustrations bring information to 3-D life.

Standard Giant

Bats 978-0-85953-956-2 B956 978-0-85953-962-3 B962Spiders 978-0-85953-957-9 B957 978-0-85953-960-9 B960Chameleons 978-0-85953-609-7 B609 978-0-85953-564-9 B564Snakes 978-0-85953-404-8 B404

16 panels 5-10 years 150 x 110mm $10.95 300 x 220mm $21.95

Standard Giant

Egg - Frog 978-0-85953-169-6 B169 978-1-84643-012-1 H012 Butterfly 978-0-85953-170-2 B170 978-1-84643-013-8 H013Dragonfly 978-0-85953-847-3 B847

16 panels 4-8 years 150 x 110mm $10.95 300 x 220mm $21.95

Time Tunnel Arthur John L’Hommedieu

Traces life on earth through the geological strata, from the arrival of man back to the first plants. Gives us a remarkable grasp of the fossil record.

978-0-85953-940-1 B940 Standard size 216 x 194mm $18.95978-0-85953-928-9 B928 Pocket size 108 x 97mm $10.95

24 pages/12 panels 6-10 years

Children of the SunArthur John L’Hommedieu

Packed with information, this book opens before us like a tunnel through space, enabling us to make a fascinating tour of the planets in our solar system. Available in three formats.

978-0-85953-931-9 B931 Standard size 216 x 194mm $18.95978-0-85953-933-3 B933 Pocket size 108 x 97mm $10.95978-0-85953-937-1 B937 Lap size 420 x 380mm $43.95

24 pages/12 panels 4-16 years

Ocean DeepSue Baker, illustrated by Richard Hatfield

From the sunlit surface to the darkness of the deep, this book explores the fascinating life forms that exist in our oceans. Peer in to the depths of this tunnel effect book and investigate each zone of the ocean.

978-0-85953-929-6 B929 $19.95

14 pages/12 panels 268 x 245mm 4-16 years

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Child’s Play Games - Numeracy

Fruit Salad Annie Kubler

This game is a painless introduction to fractions in concrete and abstract form. Includes: 15 shaped fruit fraction cards, 4 collecting plates, 1 fraction die.

822162-00077-9 D030 5-8 years $29.95

Vegetable Soup

Annie Kubler

Challenging game of observation, memory and judgement. Amongst other things, we learn that a whole can be made of many different combinations. Includes: 48 shaped vegetable cards.

822162-00166-0 D032 6-10 years $29.95

Giant Dice Pam Adams

A fun and challenging game for children of varying age and ability, to match their skill at arithmetic. Includes: 2 x 30mm dice, 60 counters, 4 collecting boards.

822162-00054-0 D036 5-10 years $29.95

Numbers Factory Maria Newton

This multi-level game offers children plenty of experience and enjoyment of multiplication and division. Includes: 72 cards, 6 collecting boards.

822162-00202-5 D761 5-10 years $29.95

Arithmetic Lotto Maria Newton

An enjoyable and rewarding game of addition and subtraction, with many original features. Includes: 72 cards, 6 collecting boards.

822162-00201-8 D881 4-8 years $29.95

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Pass the BagPam Adams

An hilarious game in which children use their sense of touch to distinguish pieces of different shapes and sizes.

822162-00131-8 D050 $29.95

4 boards 1 bag 40 pieces 3-7 years

Sorting and Matching

Pet CornerIllustrated by Dan Crisp

A non-fiction game that encourages children to consider the needs of others and teaches them how to look after a variety of different animals. Collect all the items you need for your pet to lead a healthy and happy life.

822162-00062-5 D061 $29.95

6 boards 54 matching cards 4-7 years

My Grandmother went to MarketPam Adams

A fascinating memory game and a valuable aid for developing language skills.

822162-00132-5 D046 $29.95

117 different picture cards 3-6 years

Old Macdonald Counting SnapPam Adams

This noisy counting game is an irresistible invitation to learn to count.

822162-00042-7 D015 $19.95

48 cards 3-5 years

Little Mouse GameDon and Audrey WoodPlay ‘Snap’ or sequence the story using pictures or words in this multi-level game.

978-0-85953-617-2 D617 $19.95

Our Cat Cuddles Creative Language Development CardsIllustrated by Amanda Montgomery-Higham

Explore language using these picture cards which show a word describing a cat, along with four synonyms. A prompt card suggests activity and game ideas. Based on the Gervase Phinn story.

822162-00072-4 D272 $9.95

Musical FamiliesIllustrated by Kathryn MeyrickA superb new edition of this entertaining, educational quartet game, in which we learn to recognize ‘families’ of musical instruments. A great companion to The Musical Life of Gustav Mole and The Lost Music.

822162-00053-3 D053 $19.95

32 cards 160 x 115mm (box) 4-8 years

The Princess and the DragonBased on the Audrey Wood story (page 24), this varied game challenges children’s reading and observation skills. They can also mime the expressions of their favourite characters and collect new vocabulary.

822162-00047-2 D047 $29.95


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Toys, Games & Musical Instruments

Tower Wooden BlocksA steady hand and keen eye is required to remove the correct coloured block, without the tower falling down. Develops small motor skills in the fingers and hands, while colour sequencing and problem solving

E017 Tower Blocks $29.95

Hammer & PegsHours of hammering fun. The unique 5 layer base board helps the 7 pegs remain firm. A must for developing counting, colour recognition and hand-eye coordination.

E057 Hammer & Pegs $24.95

Waddling Duck, Push-along Dog & Tanker TruckA brightly coloured ‘pull-along wooden duck that quacks and flaps. A fun dog on wheels is easy to hold and push along. With moveable ears to flap back and forth. A sturdy wooden pull-along truck that you disassemble into 19 pieces with the wooden screwdriver and rebuild.

Musical InstrumentsCreate your own musical experiences.

M320 Kazoo $1.95 M100 Recorder $7.95M200 Flute $7.95M150 Slide Flute $7.95M313 Castanet $7.95M300 Maracas $11.95M334 Tambourine $12.95M350 Triangle $17.95M360 Steel Finger Cymbals $17.95M330 Drum $26.95

E002 Truck $29.95 E009 Dog $16.95E003 Duck $29.95

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