Cicada books limited (173 risultati)

Hardback. Condizione: Fair. A fresh new take on the alphabet book format, DIY ABC invites young readers to engage with each letter by drawing, cutting and pasting or colouring in a related image. For example: A is for ant. draw the ants in the anthill. F is for Family. glue a photo of your family in the picture frame. S is for stars. stick the star stickers in the night sky. There is a wit and a humour to the activities that will delight parents as well as children. Printed on heavy cardstock, with numerous die cuts, stickers and flaps, this is interactive learning in action. Marton, Eleonora (illustratore).…

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. The madcap adventures of an elephant and a mouse who become friends despite some minor size differences. Lindenberger, Jürg (illustratore).

Hardback. Condizione: Good. A boldly illustrated tale of acceptance and change. ?Wolf wasn?t happy being Wolf. When he looked in the mirror he looked BAD. And when he looked bad, he felt bad, and when he felt bad, he acted bad.? Wolf wants to change but he?s not sure how. He goes on a journey, meeting members of the animal kingdom that experience change; a chameleon, a salamander, a seal, a parrotfish and a flatfish, to name a few. With their help he undergoes a magnificent transition. This book is ultimately about being able to be yourself and could be used in PSHE sessions about acceptance and appearance. It would also be a fun, cross-curricular link to metamorphosis or life cycles in science. -- Reading Zone Wolf is confused and disappointed with himself, but he is guided through the jungle, the forest, the sea and the sky by other creatures who show him that he's not alone, that everyone has a bit of a battle to fight. -- School Reading List. Smith, Stephen (illustratore). …

Hardback. Condizione: Fair. A fresh new take on the alphabet book format, DIY ABC invites young readers to engage with each letter by drawing, cutting and pasting or colouring in a related image. For example: A is for ant. draw the ants in the anthill. F is for Family. glue a photo of your family in the picture frame. S is for stars. stick the star stickers in the night sky. There is a wit and a humour to the activities that will delight parents as well as children. Printed on heavy cardstock, with numerous die cuts, stickers and flaps, this is interactive learning in action. Marton, Eleonora (illustratore).…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. The story of a walrus and a narwhal, who, with the help of a beluga, discover that being different can be cool. Bunnell, Isabella (illustratore).

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. The madcap adventures of an elephant and a mouse who become friends despite some minor size differences. Lindenberger, Jürg (illustratore).

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. A simple story told in comic-book form about a baby that does a lot of hugging. with one caveat. Hodson, Matthew (illustratore).

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Ping pong is the racquet sport in the world. Its one of the few sports that is genuinely enjoyable to play on all levels and by all ages it can be as relaxed or as competitive as players like. In this title, the rules of singles and doubles games are explained and tips and techniques may provide readers with a crucial edge over their opponents.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. You Are Here offers young readers a playful, interactive introduction to maps and global geography. Cities are compared to one another in terms of geographical size and population size. Underground maps can be completed and coloured in. Countries? resources, foods, languages and landmarks are brought to life, by doodling, completing, redesigning and embellishing the illustrations. Weather maps, climate change, bird migration and ocean geography also find their place. Plenty of space is left for maps to be drawn, flags to be designed and transport systems to be built. Finally, a fold-out poster slotted into the back of the book allows readers to create their own world. …

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Motherlode provides a canvas on which to explore the vast spectrum of emotions and experiences that accompany the birth of a child. Hon- est and funny, it illuminates the universality of the physical indignities, the anxieties and euphorias and the silent, toxic societal expectations that are impossible to live up to. Beautiful illustrations by Georgina McAusland run alongside inspirational quotes and thought-provoking activities for new moms. Georgina McAusland (illustratore).…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. A book about becoming independent for the first time. This stylish book with a relatable story is a joy for children and adults alike. The beautiful illustrations use muted tones with pops of neon orange, mixing gentle watercolour and bold strokes' -- Book Trust 'A charming and well-crafted picture book story.' -- School Reading List A young kangaroo called Alexander lives in his mum, Nancy?s pocket. Alexander loves his mum, but there?s one thing she does that really drives him nuts. She is always putting stuff in her pocket. Alexander tries to keep things neat, but the more he tidies, the more stuff she shoves in there. When he complains, his sister calls him a baby ? it?s time to leave the pouch anyway. But Alexander loves it in there ? it?s warm and cosy and smells of mum.Then one day, it gets really bad. Twelve bobby pins, a tube of toothpaste, a bottle of water, a packet of chewing gum, two bus tickets, some keys, a toy car and a cookbook all find their way into Nancy?s pouch. And that?s just for starters. Finally Alexander?s had enough. ?I can?t take it any more!? he shouts. ?I?m moving out!? So Alexander moves into the room next to his sister?s. They make it all cosy, with a furry blanket and shelves for all his stuff. So it?s just like his mum?s pouch. Almost. The penultimate spread is Alexander sleeping with all his stuff strewn around him. The final spread is Nancy clearing out her pocket with a wink. It was time for Alexander to go.This is a heartwarming tale about a connection between a son and mother and a journey towards independence, beautifully brought to life. Gray-Barnett, Daniel (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Advance Copy. Good Plus. NOT A FORMER LIBRARY BOOK.

Hardback. Condizione: Good. A beautifully illustrated picturebook about a sock that loses his pair and the identity crisis that ensues. It?s Phil and Dale?s favourite time of the week - the WASH! The two socks impress each other with their acrobatics; flipping, spinning and shrieking, much to the disapproval of the other clothes in the washing machine. But why should they care? They?ve got each other and that?s all that matters. right? When Phil goes missing, Dale is left contemplating life in solitude. After a brief encounter with a red shirt, he finds himself alone in the washing machine, lost and pink. When he is finally reunited with his buddy, Phil fails to recognise him and the socks must decide what being a pair means if one of you has changed. Written in comic book form, with gorgeous crayon illustrations, this a tale of friendship and identity that will delight children and adults alike. A brilliant message reminding us to celebrate the differences of our friends! This story would be a good tool for in the classroom to discuss the importance of the language that we use towards each other. A lovely story to share with children. -- Reading Zone. Marton, Eleonora (illustratore).…

Hardback. Condizione: Fair. Disappearing Acts is a beautifully illustrated search-and-find book. Each page features a densely detailed lanscape; rainforest, mountains, coral reef, freshwater, etc. Within these landscapes are hiding threatened species ranging from the numbat to the snow leopard, and children are invited to search the picture to find each one. Alongside each illustration run descriptions of the animals, their numbers, their habitats and why they are endangered. At the back of the book, a glossary of animals breaks down the details of each species and why it is endangered. A delightful way to learn about our beautiful planet and the rich bio-diversity that inhabits it.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. A guide for the millions of bicycle-commuters who just want to know the basics of repairing and maintaining their bikes, without having to immerse themselves in a vast and complicated technical manual. It provides step-by-step explanations to repairing a puncture, adjusting brakes and gears, cleaning a bike and basic maintenance. …

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Two wheels, two pedals, a seat and some handlebars the bicycle is a beautifully simple means of transport, and its simplicity has allowed it to enjoy a soaring resurgence of popularity in urban areas, as millions embrace its speed, efficiency, and yes, its aesthetic. The Bike-Owners Handbook is a beautiful little guide for all the millions of bicycle-commuters who just want to know the basics of repairing and maintaining their bikes, without having to immerse themselves in a vast and complicated technical manual. With sumptuous black and white photography and clear, but warm illustrations, it provides step-by-step explanations to repairing a puncture, adjusting brakes and gears, cleaning a bike and basic maintenance. An appendix at the back of the book provides cycling inspiration and tips from some of the big names in the field. An app of the book will be released towards the end of 2012, and QR codes at the end of each chapter will allow readers to link their iPhones directly to instructional YouTube videos illustrating the repairs step by step. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. Introducing a young child to the idea of a new sibling can be tricky to get right. This activity book offers parents a new way of starting a conversation with their child about the baby developing in mummy?s tummy. By doodling, colouring in and engaging with the illustrations, the older sibling is invited to think and talk about themselves, and in doing so, to think about the new baby and what life might be like when it arrives: These are the names of some baby animals, what is your name? What do you think Baby?s name should be? Which of these people look like members of your family? How do you think Baby will look? Baby can only drink milk, but you can eat all sorts of things. What are your favourite foods? The activities are brought to life in bright, on trend, paper cut illustrations. The first edition of this book was received to much critcal acclaim and featured as one of the top 10 parenting books in The Independent, 2016. It has sold in excess of 4,000 copies. An original, brilliant idea, in the form of a beautifully illustrated paperback picture book. -- It's All About Stories! This book is full of super activities to do with a soon to be sibling, from colouring to drawing to making choices of clothes, food and family. A lovely way to spend time together and encourage speech and conversation about the new arrival and to allay any fears and worries. -- My Shelves Are Full.…

Hardback. Condizione: Fair. Introducing a young child to the idea of a new sibling can be tricky to get right. This activity book offers parents a new way of starting a conversation with their child about the baby developing in mummy?s tummy. By doodling, colouring in and engaging with the illustrations, the older sibling is invited to think and talk about themselves, and in doing so, to think about the new baby and what life might be like when it arrives: These are the names of some baby animals, what is your name? What do you think Baby?s name should be? Which of these people look like members of your family? How do you think Baby will look? Baby can only drink milk, but you can eat all sorts of things. What are your favourite foods? The activities are brought to life in bright, on trend, paper cut illustrations. The first edition of this book was received to much critcal acclaim and featured as one of the top 10 parenting books in The Independent, 2016. It has sold in excess of 4,000 copies. An original, brilliant idea, in the form of a beautifully illustrated paperback picture book. -- It's All About Stories! This book is full of super activities to do with a soon to be sibling, from colouring to drawing to making choices of clothes, food and family. A lovely way to spend time together and encourage speech and conversation about the new arrival and to allay any fears and worries. -- My Shelves Are Full.…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. A beautifully illustrated picturebook about a sock that loses his pair and the identity crisis that ensues. It?s Phil and Dale?s favourite time of the week - the WASH! The two socks impress each other with their acrobatics; flipping, spinning and shrieking, much to the disapproval of the other clothes in the washing machine. But why should they care? They?ve got each other and that?s all that matters. right? When Phil goes missing, Dale is left contemplating life in solitude. After a brief encounter with a red shirt, he finds himself alone in the washing machine, lost and pink. When he is finally reunited with his buddy, Phil fails to recognise him and the socks must decide what being a pair means if one of you has changed. Written in comic book form, with gorgeous crayon illustrations, this a tale of friendship and identity that will delight children and adults alike. A brilliant message reminding us to celebrate the differences of our friends! This story would be a good tool for in the classroom to discuss the importance of the language that we use towards each other. A lovely story to share with children. -- Reading Zone. Marton, Eleonora (illustratore).…

Hardback. Condizione: Fair. Disappearing Acts is a beautifully illustrated search-and-find book. Each page features a densely detailed lanscape; rainforest, mountains, coral reef, freshwater, etc. Within these landscapes are hiding threatened species ranging from the numbat to the snow leopard, and children are invited to search the picture to find each one. Alongside each illustration run descriptions of the animals, their numbers, their habitats and why they are endangered. At the back of the book, a glossary of animals breaks down the details of each species and why it is endangered. A delightful way to learn about our beautiful planet and the rich bio-diversity that inhabits it.…

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. "We humans take our domination of the planet for granted, but sometimes nature reminds us that this is an illusion. Tectonics rip open the earth, vast waves sweep away coastal towns, magma spews from volcanoes, and hurricanes lay waste to entire countries. This book explores nature at its most destructive."--Provided by publisher. Williams, Sophie (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. A beautifully illustrated picturebook about a sock that loses his pair and the identity crisis that ensues. Its Phil and Dales favourite time of the week - the WASH! The two socks impress each other with their acrobatics; flipping, spinning and shrieking, much to the disapproval of the other clothes in the washing machine. But why should they care? Theyve got each other and thats all that matters. right? When Phil goes missing, Dale is left contemplating life in solitude. After a brief encounter with a red shirt, he finds himself alone in the washing machine, lost and pink. When he is finally reunited with his buddy, Phil fails to recognise him and the socks must decide what being a pair means if one of you has changed. Written in comic book form, with gorgeous crayon illustrations, this a tale of friendship and identity that will delight children and adults alike. A brilliant message reminding us to celebrate the differences of our friends! This story would be a good tool for in the classroom to discuss the importance of the language that we use towards each other. A lovely story to share with children. -- Reading Zone. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Marton, Eleonora (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: New. The exact shape and size of a passport, this delightfully designed travel activity book will offer children endless entertainment for those interminable hours waiting at the airport. A map of the world requires the reader to draw a dotted line from their place of departure to their destination. Further activities include drawing the logos on the plane tails, identifying different time zones, tear and stick stamps from around the world, saying 'hello' in 30 different languages and filling in a boarding card All this is immaculately packaged with an embossed, laminated cover, and playfully literal design. A tiny folder attached to the inside back cover contains a miniature teddy passport.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. 'A fresh author / illustrator pairing here from Cicada Books. This is a great story, perfectly concluded by Bartholomews Dad calmly helping him to get properly ready for school.' -- It's All About Stories 'With pants and loo roll all over the endpapers, this book is bound to be a winner - and it's possibly the perfect story for parents with children who just cannot get up in time for school.' -- School Reading List Bartholomew struggles to get himself ready as the monsters from last nights dreams sabotage the most simple of morning routines. A vast purple monster sits on his chest, making it hard to get up. A slug monster slimes his clothes, so he cant get dressed. Brushing teeth, eating breakfast, and even going to the toilet all present challenges as the monsters mess around at Bartholomews expense. Will Bartholomews dad ever manage to get him out the door?Hilarious illustrations bring Bartolomews frustration and befuddlement alive in this deceptively simple story that anyone who is not a morning person is bound to relate to. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Vliet, Ruan Van (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Long-listed for the BookTrust Storytime Prize 2020. A great book to read aloud, children will love joining in with 'Don't hug the pug!' and be highly amused by the rather smelly outcome! -- Book Activist A sweet story with an unexpected twist at the end. -- Parent's In Touch A simple story told in comic-book form about a baby that does a lot of hugging. with one caveat! Baby likes to cuddle. Grown-Up lets him cuddle the rug, the jug, the bug and the slug. But DON'T HUG THE PUG! Why not? What's wrong with the pug.? A hilarious and deceptively simple story that will have little ones shrieking with laughter. The combination of speech bubbles, rhymes, very short sentences and a stinky twist makes this a perfect book for both the pre-school audience and early readers. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Hodson, Matthew (illustratore).…

Hardback. Condizione: Fair. MiniEco is the sensational craft blog of Kate Lilley. With over 250,000 followers it has taken on cult status in the international craft community, and that is purely down to Kate's fresh, contemporary and beautifully explained and executed craft projects. With a book for children already under her belt, this publication focuses more on adults with 33 pieces including paper gems, an origami lampshade, macrame hangings, pop-up pixel cards, hama bead candle holders, and tie-dyed furoshiki cloths. The ideas range in complexity from the simple to the advanced, but each one is totally unique and has never before been published. The look of the book will reflect the immaculate, Japanese-inflected minimalism of the MiniEco website, with some high-end production finishes including a die-cut, dust-jacketed paperback binding and boldly pared-back photography. QR codes will link to animated gifs of the craft being made.…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. A bold retelling of ten Greek constellation myths in graphic novel style with gatefolded pages.

Paperback. Condizione: New. The exact shape and size of a passport, this delightfully designed travel activity book will offer children endless entertainment for those interminable hours waiting at the airport. A map of the world requires the reader to draw a dotted line from their place of departure to their destination. Further activities include drawing the logos on the plane tails, identifying different time zones, tear and stick stamps from around the world, saying 'hello' in 30 different languages and filling in a boarding card All this is immaculately packaged with an embossed, laminated cover, and playfully literal design. A tiny folder attached to the inside back cover contains a miniature teddy passport.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The exact shape and size of a passport, this delightfully designed travel activity book will offer children endless entertainment for those interminable hours waiting at the airport. A map of the world requires the reader to draw a dotted line from their place of departure to their destination. Further activities include drawing the logos on the plane tails, identifying different time zones, tear and stick stamps from around the world, saying 'hello' in 30 different languages and filling in a boarding card All this is immaculately packaged with an embossed, laminated cover, and playfully literal design. A tiny folder attached to the inside back cover contains a miniature teddy passport. The exact shape and size of a passport, this little book offers a range of delightful activities for young globetrotters. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Condizione: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee. Dirkx, Lie (illustratore).