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Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Hattie is a street-smart country girl in her first year of school. She lives just outside of nowhere, right next to no one at all. Luckily shes starting school and that brings new adventures. Hattie gets her first swimming badge, falls madly in love with a hermit crab and meets a best friend. Sometimes things go wronglike when the hairdresser cuts her hair into stumps just in time for school photos. And while Hattie tries her best, its not always easy to be well behaved. Hattie is perfect for newly independent readers from Frida Nilsson, whose award-winning The Ice Sea Pirates was an international bestseller. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Stina Wirsén (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Simon is children's favourite cheeky rabbit! Once there was a little rabbit who could only say one thing. In the morning his mother would say, "Time to get up, my little rabbit!" He'd reply: "Poo bum!" At lunchtime his father would say, "Eat your spinach, my little rabbit!" He'd reply: "Poo bum!" One day, he meets a hungry wolf. Will the little rabbit learn his lesson once and for all? The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. In this vibrant rhyming tale of resourcefulness and friendship by one of the world's great children's writers, the tiny woman makes a coat of leaves-a book to leave its readers snug as a bug The tiny woman makes a coat of leaves with the help of friends in this vibrant rhyming tale. The trees, geese, porcupine, horse and plants all share something so the tiny woman can snip, snip, snip and stitch, stitch, stitch a coat to keep herself warm. Resourcefulness and friendship are at the heart of this simple rhythmic poem by one of the world's best children's writers. Buoyant and satisfying to read aloud, this small book will leave the reader snug as a bug. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Clarkson, Giselle (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. A universal story about sleep in the best-selling series about Simon, the cheeky rabbit who knows just what he wants. Simons little brother cant sleep without his special blanket. Simon usually just tells Casper what to do. But he is going to have to be very, very brave to solve this problem. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. Sam loves robots. He is certain they live in outer space among the stars. His family laughs at him, and no one seems to understand. No one except for Franky, that is. A story of a friendship between a boy and his robot, Franky is a treat for robot lovers about opening your eyes to the unbelievable. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Timmers, Leo (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. 'Tell me, little bacon bits, who's the strongest in the woods?' In I am So Strong, the incorrigible wolf saunters through the forest asking everyone he meets - including Little Red Riding Hood and The Three Little Pigs: 'Tell me, who is the strongest of all?' He gets his comeuppance in a most unexpected and satisfactory way. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The irrepressible Monster is backand this time, he wants to see the world.Mrs. Mo is busy painting, so Monster decides to go alone. Hes packed everything he needs: an umbrella, a tea pot, a trumpet. And his globe, of course!But when his adventure becomes bigger than he expected, Monster wishes Mrs. Mo had come after alland brought lunch. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. What should you give a real sheik for dinner? And will Ulf manage to hypnotize Marianne so she'll kiss him? Ulf is an ordinary boy, growing up in a quiet suburb. But when his amateur radio fan father invites a real sheik to dinner, his mother gets nervous. Ulf is worried that something far worse will happen-that Percy, his best friend, will have to leave town. My friend Percy and the sheik is the second in a series of three books about Ulf and Percy. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Mr. Renny's paintings are so good that they almost appear real. But no one seems to pay them any attention-until a strange man offers to make everything that Mr. Renny paints come to life. First there's the painting of the apple, which Mr. Renny can now eat. Then there's a huge hotdog, a new car, a cruise liner.Mr. Renny paints himself a life of luxury-until his friend Rose comes to ask if she can buy one of his paintings. But he doesn't have any real paintings left! The spell must be broken-and soon! A book containing subtle references to the work of Belgian surrealist Ren Magritte, the illustrations are full of clever and amusing details. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Noah discovers a mammoth in the fridge. At first, his father doesn't believe him - but the evidence is too strong. It's sitting in the fridge! They call the fire department, but the mammoth slips past their net and hides in a tree. But where did the mammoth come from? Only Noah's little sister knows the true answer. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. One gulp, another gulp and another: one toy after the next disappears into the mouth of the hungry wolf. Now hes almost full, just a last little fly for dessertuh-oh! The Wolf and the Fly is both story and guessing game to play again and again. Each object on the shelf is brought to life then, when everything thats been swallowed re-emerges, the game starts anew. This is an original and delightful guessing, memory, observation and naming game from award-winning author and illustrator Antje Damm, whose The Visitor was a New York Times Illustrated Book of the Year. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Damm, Antje (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The worldwide bestselling interactive bedtime book for toddlers. This sweet and simple board book invites children to take part in Little Rabbits charming new bedtime ritual by helping to put bunny to bed with a fun activity on each page. Its getting late and Little Rabbit must go to sleep. Can you help him? When Little Rabbit asks Tickle My Ears? a wonderful new bedtime ritual begins: Clap your hands, fluff the pillow, give Little Rabbits ears a tickle, stroke his back, pull up the covers and a goodnight kiss. And dont forget to turn out the light: heres the switch! Designed to be read aloud, this is a fun and surprising book that teaches toddlers and preschoolers about bedtime routines and makes a perfect baby shower or infant birthday gift. A wonderful interactive bedtime book for children and little rabbits.Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo Jorg Muhle was born 1973 in Frankfurt am Main and studied at the Offenbach School of Design and the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Arts Decoratifs in Paris. Today, he lives in Frankfurt where he works as a freelance illustrator for book publishers, magazines and newspapers. Praise for Tickle My Ears "I LOVED tickle my ears. Such a gorgeous little book."Meg Rosoff, award-winning children's author "Just irresistible. Who doesnt want a book that teaches a child how to put someoneones self, obviouslyto bed?"School Library Journal, Top 100 Board Books "A beautifully illustrated and delightful book which encourages interaction from the reader."Childrens Books Ireland Reading Guide. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Mϋhle, Jörg (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Once there was a little rabbit who did only what he wanted. When his mother asked him to tidy his room he cried, Wooolf! The wolf is coming!" and, when she ran away, he did whatever he wanted. One day he did a wee where he wanted, and the wolf came to get him. "Wooolf!" he cried, but his mother didn't fall for that. The wolf got him! It was just Simon's father in a wolf mask. Simon promised never to cry wolf again. But when his mother opened the cupboard in the morning, a wolf cried "Awwoooo!" A funny new book with a twist ending in the worldwide bestselling series about Simon the cheeky rabbit. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. …

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. A stand-alone follow-up to the acclaimed and beloved chapter books that began with New York Times Notable Book My Happy Life. Dani is on a school trip to the zoo, and the teacher tells the children how to stay safe and not get lost. But Dani gets separated from the others. Suddenly another class is rushing up the path-and at the back of the noisy crowd is someone she recognizes: Ella! The good friends are so happy to be together again and Ella wants to play. What should Dani do? Follow her best friend in the whole world or do as the teacher said? The first, of course! The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. A story about who's the biggest-and being a good brother -in the best-selling series about Simon, the cheeky rabbit Simon is annoyed. Casper has grown a lot: three centimetres! But Simon is only one ridiculous centimetre taller than last time. "No way!" he says, "I'm the biggest!" Simon sees injustice everywhere. And he doesn't even care when silly Casper gets bullied at the park. Actually, he does care! And he can help out-so who's the biggest now? The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. …

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Simon-the little rabbit from Poo Bum-is back! There's a new baby in Simon's house. "When's that stupid baby going back to the hospital?" Simon asks his parents. But the baby is there to stay. What about all the scary wolves outside the house? The wolves that want to eat Simon up? Will his parents still protect him now they have a stupid baby? The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Once there was a little rabbit who did only what he wanted. When his mother asked him to tidy his room he cried, Wooolf! The wolf is coming!" and, when she ran away, he did whatever he wanted. One day he did a wee where he wanted, and the wolf came to get him. "Wooolf!" he cried, but his mother didn't fall for that. The wolf got him! It was just Simon's father in a wolf mask. Simon promised never to cry wolf again. But when his mother opened the cupboard in the morning, a wolf cried "Awwoooo!" A funny new book with a twist ending in the worldwide bestselling series about Simon the cheeky rabbit. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. …

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Your first car is always the best. And your first trip is unforgettable even when it doesn't go exactly to plan. Grandpa brought me a surprise. For you,' he said. It was rusty. Really rusty. But you could tell what it was a little car! Exactly my size. Diesel or gas?' I asked Grandpa. Sweat,' he said. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Far up in the north is a blueberry-blue house with a grass roof, where Lisa and Nils live. One day a tourist arrives: Otto has cycled for months, maybe years, to visit his friends. Otto wants to do a spectacular painting of the northern lights to remember his visit, but he is from a hot country and it is very cold here. He can't paint for shivering so hard. His friends decide to knit him a sweater. Otto Goes North is a cozy story about friendship across borders and knittingfollow the animals as they collect fur, spin and dye yarn, find a pattern, and knit a sweater. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. …

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. A universal story about sleep in the best-selling series about Simon, the cheeky rabbit who knows just what he wants. Simons little brother cant sleep without his special blanket. Simon usually just tells Casper what to do. But he is going to have to be very, very brave to solve this problem. Simon's little brother can't sleep without his special blanket. Simon usually just tells Casper what to do. But he is going to have to be very, very brave to solve this problem. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Board Book. Condizione: new. Board Book. Everyones on the sofa to share a book: zebra, cat, child, lion. Wait! says Zebra, Stork isnt here yet! Then the cat needs a cushion, the hamsters missing, someones sitting on the lions tail, the fish wants to be in the middle NOW theyll be able to startwont they?In this fun, cumulative story, the familiar chaos of piling onto the sofa with friends builds to a climactic hullabaloo until the happy ending of sharing a book in an ideal reading spotbehind the sofa under the blanket tent.Susanne Strassers snowballing animal stories that children love are bestsellers in multiple languages. This read-together board book is a snowballing narrative of animal chaos that culminates in story time under a blanket tent. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Strasser, Susanne (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. What do dogs do all day? Dogs on skis, dogs in vehicles, dogs in the kitchen-this rich and playful album features a cast of funny dog characters enacting everyday scenes Nine funny dogs live their everyday lives in these pages where you can learn all about seasons, colours, food, town and country, night and day, school and work, and much more-including dog breeds, of course. Each of these endearing dogs are a different breed and very distinctive character. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. De Monfreid, Dorothe (illustratore). …

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. A story about friendship and shyness, full of light and colour, that plays out in a mini theatre Elise was frightened-of spiders, people, even trees. So she never went out, night or day. One day a strange thing flies in through the window and lands at her feet. And then there comes a knock at the door. Elise has a visitor who will change everything.This is a gentle, sympathetic story about a child who unwittingly brings light and colour-literally-into a lonely person's life. A wise and witty story about different ways of living. It features large, beautiful illustrations that radiate warmth and good humour. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Once there was a little rabbit who only wanted to eat one thingSPAGHETTI! A picture book for toddlers who might recognise themselves in cheeky Simon, the fussy eater. Once there was a little rabbit who only wanted to eat one thing - spaghetti! Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. There was once a cheeky little rabbit. You might know him already. When his mother told him, "Simon, tomorrow is your first day of school!" he replied,"I'm not going." Simonthe little rabbit from Poo Bum, Stupid Baby and A Deals a Dealis back! Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. A hide-and-seek picture book from New York Times award-winning author Leo Timmers, about three silly knights and a clever dragon in disguise.The king cant sleep for fear of the dragon, so he sends his three knights outside to find it. With only one candle between them, they go out into the dark. Is that a dragon? Attack! But every suspicious shape turns out to be something else, until the knights confidently turn for home, not noticing whats behind them.This cleverly illustrated game-inside-a-book will have young children shouting out loud in delight as they spot the dragon hidden on every page.With intricately detailed illustrations and joyful rhyming text, this picture book is a fun read-aloud for toddlers and pre-schoolers aged 2 years and up.Where Is the Dragon? is an absurdly fun take on mistaken dragon identity, from the master storyteller and author of Monkey on the Run, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book. Leo Timmers is one of Belgiums pre-eminent picture book artists. Translated from the Dutch edition by poet James Brown.Picture Book Winner, Teach Early Years Awards 2021.Other books by Leo TimmersElephant IslandMonkey on The RunWhos Driving?Guss GarageFrankyBang! A stellar picture book by New York Times Best Illustrated Book recipient Leo Timmers. Three knights with only one candle seek a dragon in the dark. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. A library-loving dinosaur reminds us how it feels to be transported by story in this picture book for young children.Leilongs friends are taking him to story time at the library. But its difficult for a large, clumsy brontosaurus without a library card to follow all the rules. Especially when enthusiastic Leilong gets caught up in the story and joins in, threatening to flatten the library. Is Leilong too big for the library, or is the library too small?With vibrant and vintage-like illustrations, children of all ages will love this enthusiastic, bumbling dinosaur who just wants, like all of us, to hear a good story. Perfect to read aloud or together with younger dino fans and book-lovers, or for readers aged 5-7. Other books by Julia Liu:Leilong's Too Long! A library-loving picture book in which an enthusiastic dinosaur absorbed in storytime threatens to flatten the libraryuntil they decide to take the books outdoors. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Board Book. Condizione: new. Board Book. A positive and practical board book that encourages potty training with humor and affirmation. Featuring a mischievous little lion called Lionel.In this pithy board book series, the overenthusiastic, impulsive Lionel tests his daily routines to their limitin Lionel Poops, cheerfully trying all sorts of places to poop before ending up proudly on the potty.Lionel is bouncing on his trampoline when all of a sudden he needs to poop. Where will he do it? On some cows! No, Lionel, no! On the Eiffel Tower! No, Lionel, no! Lionel thinks of many inappropriate places but eventually poops on his potty. Well done, Lionel!Cheeky toddler lion Lionel learns about looking after his own body. His mischievous grin puts the reader instantly on his side, and the tolerant voice of his adult helper provides an amused commentary. Lionels absurd attempts to use the potty will have young children laughing out loud at his funny facial expressions.Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers who are potty training or as a tool to introduce the idea of using the toilet and ditching diapers.This small and sturdy board book is just right for toddlers hands making it ideal to read with a child while they are on a potty.The Lionel series introduces developmental milestones with humor, mischief and gentle guidance. Series includes Lionel Eats All By Himself and Lionel Is Just Like Dad.Resistance is futile. School Library Journal In this pithy board book series, an overenthusiastic, impulsive lion tests his daily routines to their limitin Lionel Poops, cheerfully trying all sorts of places to poop before ending up proudly on the potty. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Veillé, Éric (illustratore).…

Board Book. Condizione: new. Board Book. A delightful board book for toddlers and adults to have fun experimenting with words to create funny new ones. Selected as a White Raven 2022, Kirkus Reviews Best Board Books 2022 and Bank Street Best Children's Books 2023.Playful animals get up to everyday toddler mischief in this board book built on child-based wordplay, where each page twists animal names into funny new words that are fun to share.With illustrations drawn from a toddlers world, babies and young children will recognise each activitygetting dressed, playing, painting (including themselves), having a bath, using the pottyand see how the animal makes the mischievous most of it.The bumblebee breaks its toybumblebee grumblebee!The cockatoo is getting dressedcockatoo sockatoo!The pelican tries out the pottypelican smellican!What will turtle do? Everybody gathers for the final squirtle.Built for adults, babies and toddlers to share and read aloud, this fresh and sweet board book encourages experimentation with words and sounds, just by changing a letter or two. Other books by David Elliot:OinkHenrys Map Playful animals get up to everyday toddler mischief in this board book built on child-based word play, where each page twists animal names into funny new words that are fun to share. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Elliot, David (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Play hide and seek with a boy, his animal friends, and a dinosaur that's surprisingly hard to spot in the city. The brilliantly interactive follow-up to international bestselling picture book Have You Seen Elephant? Best friends boy, dog, and elephant are VERY good at hide-and-seek. There's a missing dinosaur in the city-who better to spot this elusive giant? They search the skate park, the museum, the subway . . . No one in the city can spot the dinosaur, not even this expert hide-and-seek team. But delighted readers will be pointing "There it is!" from the first page. This absurd, laugh-out-loud picture book is richly illustrated with David Barrow's trademark beautiful use of light and color and dramatic cityscapes-a guaranteed hit with dinosaur-loving toddlers. With clues, surprises, and humor, this game-inside-a-book celebrates imaginative play and is perfect for sharing with children who will love being better at finding the dinosaur than their adult reader. David Barrow received the Sebastian Walker award for most promising children's illustrator from the Cambridge School of Art. His first book Have You Seen Elephant? was shortlisted for the Waterstones Prize and is a bestseller around the world. Praise for Have You Seen Dinosaur? "Beautiful! Adults will love it too, kids will love it the most."-BBC Radio, UK "What a delight this book is!"-starred, Youth Services Book Review "Barrow's artwork is dreamy, painterly and stunning as well as being perfect for young readers."-BookTrust UK "It reminds me a lot of Steve Light's Have You Seen MY Dragon? albeit with more dinos and less fire breathers. The two books together could make for a great pairing."-Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production "Delicious fun for observant young readers."-Books for Keeps, UK "The joy lies in the interplay between the dead-pan words on the page, the images and the reader's engagement with the search."-Just Imagine Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…