First published in 2004, with the most recent reprint in 2010, this is a clever and innovative picture book that should really be in every early years library. The story is lively and engaging, told with a large, bold font and plenty of opportunities for interaction – but what really stands out is the thoughtful and intelligent use of superbly creative photography throughout. Child’s-eye perspectives and wickedly witty composition take reassuringly familiar scenes and inject a spark of gleeful imagination that will naturally and easily inspire both discussion and play; share the pages with your charges, and then see what exciting and mischievous adventures unfold for their own favourite toy box vehicles…
Wonder is the unforgettable story of August Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face. With over five million copies sold, Wonder is a true modern classic, a…
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One of the most popular topics of conversation amongst young children is ‘what I was like when I was *really* small’. They love to compare themselves with who they were just a…
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Despite the relentless efforts of teachers, policy makers and passionate advocates of mathematics over many years, numeracy is still a skill that’s often rather bizarrely…
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With The Gruffalo’s Child, Julia Donaldson proved herself more than capable of following up what had quickly become a beloved children’s classic with a sequel of similar…
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Something exciting is happening at the Heavenly Hippos Wildlife Park; gold stars are going to be awarded to winning animals in four categories: most popular, tidiest; most stylish;…
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