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Usborne Books 9781409550068 On Sale Date: 11/25/14 Hardback

128 pages Carton Qty: 33 Ages 6 And Up Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature JNF051110 6.600 in W | 9.030 in H | 1.400 in T | 1.425 lb Wt 168mm W | 229mm H | 36mm T | 646g Wt

365 Science Activities Various

Explore science in a fun new way, with a different activity or experiment for every day of the year. Handson science to fascinate children, with often surprising results. Will inspire the scientists of the future. Further resources are available online via the Usborne Quicklinks website. Children can learn which shapes are strongest by building their own structures, discover how emulsification works by making vinaigrette and mayonnaise; explore the concept of equilibrium by making their own balancing butterflies and much, much more.

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Usborne Books 9781409565277 On Sale Date: 10/28/14 Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

24 pages Carton Qty: 64 Ages 5 And Up Juvenile Nonfiction / History JNF025020 5.498 in W | 8.301 in H | 1.275 in T | 0.650 lb Wt 140mm W | 211mm H | 32mm T | 295g Wt

Ancient Greeks Sticker Book Fiona Watt

Lots of busy scenes illustrating life in Ancient Greece, and over 300 stickers with which to populate them. An fun introduction to the history of the Ancient Greeks which has been approved by a historical expert.

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14 pages Carton Qty: 33 Ages 5 And Up Juvenile Nonfiction / History JNF025020 6.600 in W | 9.030 in H | 1.400 in T | 1.425 lb Wt 168mm W | 229mm H | 36mm T | 646g Wt

Look Inside Mummies And Pyramids Rob Lloyd Jones

A lifttheflap information book for young readers which explores life in Ancient Egypt, in particular the rituals that the Egyptian Pharaohs undertook in preparation for the afterlife: mummification and the construction of pyramids. Many children are fascinated by the Ancient Egyptians their colossal pyramids, their somewhat gory methods of preserving their dead and their amazing, allpowerful gods. Children will love lifting the flaps and peeking beneath them to discover lots of fascination facts about mummies, pyramids and life in Ancient Egypt.

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24 pages Carton Qty: 64 Ages 3 And Up Juvenile Fiction / Fairy Tales & Folklore JUV012030 5.498 in W | 8.301 in H | 1.275 in T | 0.650 lb Wt 140mm W | 211mm H | 32mm T | 295g Wt

Picture Books/Cinderella Susannah Davidson

The classic fairy tale, specially retold for young children and illustrated with fresh, bright pictures. Featuring the stylish, vibrant illustrations of Lorena Alvarez. Part of a collectable series of picture books which includes classic and traditional stories and nonfiction.

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376 pages Carton Qty: 64 Ages 7 And Up Juvenile Nonfiction / Games & Activities JNF021040 4.710 in W | 7.170 in H | 1.040 in T | 0.650 lb Wt 120mm W | 182mm H | 26mm T | 295g Wt

A Puzzle A Day Phillip Clarke

A writein, tearoff pad containing a different puzzle for each day of the year, plus an extra one for leap years. Includes wordsearches, crosswords, picture puzzles and more. Perfect for keeping children entertained in restaurants, on planes, trains or wherever they happen to be. Also suitable for sharing between a group of children at parties and sleepovers.

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304 pages Carton Qty: 33 Ages 7 And Up Juvenile Fiction / Legends, Myths, & Fables JUV022010 6.600 in W | 9.030 in H | 1.400 in T | 1.425 lb Wt 168mm W | 229mm H | 36mm T | 646g Wt

Illustrated Tales Of King Arthur Sarah Courtauld

A beautifully presented gift book that children will love to receive on any special occasion, this is a fully illustrated collection of retellings of the classic stories of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, from the sword in the stone to the last battle.

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Usborne Books 9781409582922 On Sale Date: 10/28/14 $9.95 Can. Paperback / softback / Trade paperback (US)

112 pages Carton Qty: 64 Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature JNF051000 6.057 in W | 8.380 in H | 0.697 in T | 1.110 lb Wt 154mm W | 213mm H | 18mm T | 503g Wt

50 Science Things To Make And Do Katie Knighton

This handy book contains 50 stimulating activities make your own foaming monsters, hanging crystals, kaleidoscopes and more. A fresh approach to the practical world of science, combining creative craft activities with the basics of physics, chemistry and biology. Each activity that is accompanied by illustrated, stepbystep instructions. A great introduction to science for young children.

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112 pages Carton Qty: 64 Juvenile Nonfiction / Crafts & Hobbies JNF015000 6.110 in W | 8.110 in H | 1.110 in T | 1.110 lb Wt 155mm W | 206mm H | 28mm T | 503g Wt

50 Things To Make And Do Rebecca Gilpin

A handysized book full of ideas for easy craft projects. Includes simple painting and printing projects, collages, finger puppets, patterned eggs and greetings cards and much more.

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10 pages Carton Qty: 33 Juvenile Nonfiction / Concepts JNF013060 6.110 in W | 11.110 in H | 1.110 in T | 1.110 lb Wt 155mm W | 282mm H | 28mm T | 503g Wt

Baby's Very First TouchyFeely Finger Trail Board Book Fiona Watt

A brightly coloured, highcontrast, touchyfeely book for babies. Delightful to share, this book will engage even a tiny baby's attention and as babies grow they will love to trace their fingers round the tactile finger trails. This series is designed to be used from birth. Babies will be mesmerized by the bright pictures and tactile trails as in this vibrant board book. Each page is specially designed to be visually stimulating with bright, eyecatching illustrations and lots to look at. Part of an extensive series for very young children, perfect to give as gifts and great to collect.

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80 pages Carton Qty: 64 Juvenile Nonfiction / Readers JNF046000 6.110 in W | 8.110 in H | 1.110 in T | 1.110 lb Wt 155mm W | 206mm H | 28mm T | 503g Wt

Beginners Plus/Extreme Sports Emily Bone

An introduction to extreme sports including extreme cycling (BMX and mountain biking), air extremes such as skydiving and BASE jumping (including the highest ever skydive from space), urban sports skateboarding and parkour, highrisk free and solo rock climbing, and watery extremes such as surfing and whitewater kayaking. Small chunks of text combined with lots of detailed pictures and thrilling subject matter make this an inspiring and informative book suitable for all ages, including reluctant readers. Internet links allow readers to access more information online via carefully selected and monitored websites. Part of the Beginners Plus series which is designed to inspire boys to read by introducing a wide range of nonfiction topics.

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196 pages Carton Qty: 45 Juvenile Nonfiction / Art JNF006000 5.110 in W | 8.110 in H | 1.110 in T | 1.110 lb Wt 130mm W | 206mm H | 28mm T | 503g Wt

Book Of Art Rosie Dickins

Contains hundreds of works of art from the world's major collections. Photographs or artworks are combined with informative text, a timeline, biographic details of major artists, and an extensive glossary of key terms. Internet links to recommended websites allow readers to access online games and activities as well as lots more works of art.

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Christmas Art Ideas Fiona Watt

Packed with Christmassy ideas for painting, drawing, printing and making collages, this book helps children to explore different materials including chalk, paint and pencil. Projects include creating goldwinged angels, sparkly baubles, fingerprint snowmen, frosty branches and lots more.

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Usborne Books 9781409583219 On Sale Date: 10/28/14 $26.95 Can. Hardback

192 pages Carton Qty: 33 Juvenile Fiction / Fairy Tales & Folklore JUV012000 6.110 in W | 11.110 in H | 1.110 in T | 1.110 lb Wt 155mm W | 282mm H | 28mm T | 503g Wt

Fairy Tale Treasury Various

A classic anthology comprising eighteen classic fairytales from across the world, retold for younger readers. The Frog Prince, Sleeping Beauty, Prince Ivan and the Firebird, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, The Snow Queen and others are all illustrated with beautiful, watercolour artwork by Alan Marks. Beautifully bound with head and tail bands, a ribbon marker and decorative end papers attention to detail which makes this a timeless edition. A stunning gift at any time of year.

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16 pages Carton Qty: 64 Juvenile Nonfiction / Activity Books JNF001000 6.057 in W | 8.380 in H | 0.697 in T | 1.110 lb Wt 154mm W | 213mm H | 18mm T | 503g Wt

First Sticker Book Jungle Alice Primmer

The jungle is a fascinating habitat, humming with tropical wildlife. Children will love discovering this vibrant habitat and the exotic animals and plants that live here with this simple sticker book, with over 100 stickers to complete the scenes. This is also a fun way for children to practice important fine motor skills.

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24 pages Carton Qty: 33 Juvenile Fiction / Holidays & Celebrations JUV017010 6.596 in W | 9.028 in H | 1.398 in T | 1.110 lb Wt 168mm W | 229mm H | 36mm T | 503g Wt

Musical Picture Books/A Christmas Carol Lesley Sims

Little children will love pressing the sound panel buttons and listening to the tinkling bells, ghostly groans and other sound effects.

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24 pages Carton Qty: 64 Juvenile Nonfiction / Health & Daily Living JNF024010 4.710 in W | 7.170 in H | 1.040 in T | 0.650 lb Wt 120mm W | 182mm H | 26mm T | 295g Wt

My Very First Book About Food Felicity Brooks

A very simple nonfiction book for young children, which will help them to understand where their food comes from. Lots of children don't know where their food comes from and a surprising number of adults aren't sure either! This charmingly simple book explains about different kinds of food, how it grows and how it gets from farm to fork. Lots of things to talk about.

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24 pages Carton Qty: 64 Juvenile Fiction / Readers JUV043000 6.057 in W | 8.380 in H | 0.697 in T | 1.110 lb Wt 154mm W | 213mm H | 18mm T | 503g Wt

Picture Books/Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs Lesley Sims

The muchloved story of Snow White, specially retold for beginner readers and illustrated with fresh, colourful pictures by John Joven. "Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who's the fairest of us all?" When the Queen hears the wrong answer, Snow White must flee for her life until she meets not one, but seven rescuers...

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Picture Books/The Little Pony Anna Milbourne

The story of a foal from his birth in a stable to his first wobbly steps and, eventually, life as a grownup pony. A picture story book presenting nonfiction in a charming and accessible manner.

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Picture Books/The Story Of Robin Hood Jones Lloyd

Robin Hood famously "stole from the rich to give to the poor". This illustrated picture book brings his legend to life for little children. When Jack's father is arrested by the evil Sheriff of Nottingham, Jack enlists the help of Robin Hood to break his dad out of the castle.

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Picture Puzzles Various

A handy book full of puzzles and games that will put the reader's number and observation skills to the test. Featuring tricky mazes, colourful picture puzzles, spotthedifference, true or false, jumbled sequences and lots of other picture puzzles to solve.

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100 pages Carton Qty: 33 Juvenile Fiction / Classics JUV007000 6.110 in W | 11.110 in H | 1.110 in T | 1.110 lb Wt 155mm W | 282mm H | 28mm T | 503g Wt

Illustrated Originals/The Wizard Of Oz L Frank Baum

The Wizard of Oz was first published in 1900 and, since then, has been immortalized on stage and screen. Its enduring appeal is coupled with fresh, new illustrations in this stunning edition, which would make an excellent gift. A complete and unabridged, illustrated edition of L. Frank Baum's classic tale of magic and adventure. Join Dorothy and her little dog Toto on the yellow brick road, as they set off to explore the magical Land of Oz. Can they find the Wizard, defeat the Wicked Witch of the West, and return to Kansas? Part of the hugely collectible Usborne Illustrated Originals series, presenting classic children's stories as sumptuous gift editions, each newly illustrated by wonderful artists and beautifully designed. Excellent production values including head and tail bands, a ribbon marker and stylish endPaperbacks make this book an heirloom of the future.

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Introduction To Art Rosie Dickins

Now available in paperback, this book gives an informative and indepth look at the great themes, techniques, movements and artists from ancient and medieval art up to the present day. Fullcolour photographs, illustrations and clear, concise text make this a very readable introduction to the history of art. Includes over 160 of the world's greatest works of art plus internet links to online galleries to view thousands more works of art. Published in association with The National Gallery, London.

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32 pages Carton Qty: 64 Juvenile Nonfiction / Holidays & Celebrations JNF026010 6.057 in W | 8.380 in H | 0.697 in T | 1.110 lb Wt 154mm W | 213mm H | 18mm T | 503g Wt

Santa Sticker And Colouring Book Sam Taplin

Two books in one, this bumper activity book contains over 150 stickers as well as lots of colouring activities. The festive scenes will provide lots to spot, look at and talk about including Santa's elves in their workshop, his reindeer in their stable and Father Christmas himself, as he squeezes down chimneys to deliver his gifts.

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Spooky Colouring And Activity Book Kirsteen Robson

Each righthand page has a black and white scene to colour, whilst each lefthand pages features writein activities including doodles, spotthedifference, picture to complete and hints and tips on how to draw a range of spooky pictures. An exciting book full of ghastly and ghoulish scenes to colour; perfect for Halloween. Includes a page of tips for special techniques such as drawing patterns and filling in large areas.

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StepByStep Drawing Book/People Fiona Watt

Children love to draw people and faces and they can create satisfying results every time with this clear, easytofollow, stepbystep drawing book. This writein book includes instructions, hints and tips, as well as space to practice.

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Sticker Book Gillian Doherty

An interactive sticker book full of busy, illustrated monster scenes. Items to spot within the main picture are shown in the border as silhouettes and each has a corresponding sticker which children can find, match and add in the correct place. With over a thousand things for children to find, count and talk about.

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Sticker Dolly Dressing School Prom Fiona Watt

The dolls are getting ready to attend their school prom. The school prom is a popular American tradition which is now fastbecoming part of Canadian and British culture, too. This sticker book creates all the fun and sense of anticipation with more than 350 stickers with which to dress the dolls for their shopping trip, their preprom pampering session and the big night itself.

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Sticker Puzzle Christmas Susannah Leigh

A satisfyingly challenging puzzle adventure for young children with a picture puzzle to solve on every double page. Designed to help develop essential skills including visual discrimination, sorting and matching, this book also tests readers' comprehension, maths and logic skills. Stickers add a further interactive element.

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Sticker Puzzle Planet Susannah Leigh


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That's Not My Fox Board Book Fiona Watt

A touchyfeely board book with simple, repetitive text, tactile patches and bold illustrations suitable for babies and toddlers. A little, white mouse appears on every page, for children to spot. Foxes are a having a design moment, with fox motifs and illustrations featuring on a huge range of clothing, homewares and, of course, children's toys and gifts. Part of an internationally bestselling series, which includes more than forty titles and has sold millions of copies worldwide.

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Usborne Book About Colour Rosie Dickens

A fascinating introduction to colours and their use in paintings, including where colours come from, how paints are made, and how painters use paint to make us see the colour effects they want. The book also shows how different colours affect each other, and how they can change our moods and perceptions. Part of the My Very First Art Books series which uses a range of different interactive approaches to introduce young children to works of art.

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1001 Things To Spot At Christmas Sticker Book Alex Frith

An interactive sticker book full of busy, illustrated festive scenes. Items to spot within the main picture are shown in the border as silhouettes and each has a corresponding sticker which children can find, match and add in the correct place. With over a thousand things for children to find, count and talk about.

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A Christmas Carol Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens' classic Christmas story, unabridged and fully illustrated. Ebenezer Scrooge is a meanspirited old man who hates everything even Christmas! But when three spirits visit him one Christmas Eve, Scrooge is taken on a journey into the past, present and future that will change him forever. A beautiful gift edition of Dickens' timeless classic, including the complete and unabridged text, stunning illustrations and finished with a luxurious padded hardback cover and ribbon marker. Includes a biography of Charles Dickens, with internet links to find out more online.

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12 pages Carton Qty: 33 Juvenile Fiction / Animals JUV002000 6.110 in W | 11.110 in H | 1.110 in T | 1.110 lb Wt 155mm W | 282mm H | 28mm T | 503g Wt

Baby Animal Stories Board Book Sam Taplin

A collection of six baby animal stories for little children, just the right length for sharing at bedtime. Each gentle story features a different baby animal finding out about the world: fox and badger make friends, little rabbit learns new words, snow bear wants to be grown up, and little elephant meets her reflection.

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100 pages Carton Qty: 33 Juvenile Fiction / Bedtime & Dreams JUV010000 6.596 in W | 9.028 in H | 1.398 in T | 1.110 lb Wt 168mm W | 229mm H | 36mm T | 503g Wt

Baby's Bedtime Story Box Sam Taplin

Six enchanting books with gentle stories and magical illustrations, written for reading aloud to help young children relax at the end of a busy day. All six hardback books, previously published as tabbed board books, are beautifully bound and presented in a robust slipcase a lovely keepsake gift for a new baby. The individual books are: Nightnight stories, Little stories for bedtime, Sleepytime stories, Sweet Dreams story book, Baby animal stories and Teddy Bear stories. Each one contains five original tales, written for the very young.

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10 pages Carton Qty: 33 Juvenile Nonfiction / Lifestyles JNF031000 6.110 in W | 11.110 in H | 1.110 in T | 1.110 lb Wt 155mm W | 282mm H | 28mm T | 503g Wt

Baby's Very First Musical Play Board Book Fiona Watt

A brightly coloured, touchyfeely book for babies. Press the buttons to hear a range of gentle, musical sounds which relate to the simple pictures. Delightful to share, this book will engage even a tiny baby's attention and as babies grow they will love to press the sound buttons themselves. This series is designed to be used from birth. Babies will love looking at the bright, highcontrast pictures, feeling the textures and listening to the musical sounds as they explore this vibrant board book. With musical sounds created especially to appeal to babies, by composer Anthony Marks. Lowdecibel sound buttons are safe for babies' ears.

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Build Your Own Robots Sticker Book Simon Tudhope

A construction toy in sticker book form, with lots of robots to build using the stickers provided. Satisfyingly stylish and detailed artwork will appeal to children of all ages. Use the stickers included in the book to add essential details to a huge range of robots.

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Christmas Heather Amery

A picture book with over 30 flaps to lift, in which the Boot family prepare for Christmas, and Poppy and Sam wonder whether Santa will bring them what they asked for. An interactive reading experience for young children, who will love to lift the robust flaps to find out what Christmas surprises are hiding underneath. Featuring the charming illustrations of Stephen Cartwright.

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Christmas Wonderland To Colour Abigail Wheatley

A stylish collection of festive scenes to colour in, perfect for keeping children occupied in the busy runup to Christmas.

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First Book Of Art Rosie Dickins

An inspiring and practical introduction to art and artists for young children, now available in paperback. Contents include fullcolour reproductions of works by Turner, Monet, Singer Sargent, Delauney and other artists, and things to spot and think about in each of the artworks. Activities include fruity faces in the style of Arcimboldo, ancient Egyptian hippo statues, Rousseaulike jungleprint birds, and lots more.

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First Sticker Book Ballet Caroline Young

Ballet is a perenially popular subject; the wonderful music, stunning outfits and graceful dancers combining to create a magical, fairytale world. Discover the world of ballet in this simple sticker book for young children. Stylish sets and flamboyant costumes provide a dramatic background for the sticker ballerinas. There are over 150 stickers to add a fun way for helping children to develop their manual dexterity.

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First Sticker Book Cars Simon Tudhope

Many children are fascinated by vehicles and in this brightly illustrated sticker book they can create their own carfilled pictures. Lots of busy scenes and more than 150 stickers of cars of all shapes, sizes and colours to add to them provide a fun activity whilst allowing children to practice their manual dexterity.

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First Sticker Book Christmas Market James MacLaine

Christmas markets are festive places full of hustle, bustle and of course lots of things for children to look at and talk about. This book is packed with lots of busy scenes and more than 150 stickers to add to them.

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Llamas In Pyjamas Russell Punter

Part of a series of funny phonics readers that children will love. This lively story with humorous illustrations is ideal for children who are beginning to read for themselves, or for reading aloud together. The simple rhyming text and phonic repetition are specially designed to develop essential language and early reading skills. Helps young children learn to recognise the basic sounds that make up the English language vital for learning to read. Guidance notes for parents are included at the back of the book.

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14 pages Carton Qty: 33 Juvenile Nonfiction / Law & Crime JNF030000 6.057 in W | 8.380 in H | 0.697 in T | 1.110 lb Wt 154mm W | 213mm H | 18mm T | 503g Wt

Look Inside Our World Board Book Emily Bone

Part of a series of lifttheflap books which present nonfiction topics in a fun and informative way, this is an introduction to geology and geography for young children. What is the earth made of and what goes on beneath the surface? Features bold illustrations, simple explanations to complex questions and over 60 flaps to lift.

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Mosaic Picture Sticker Book Usborne

Learn how to create a range of different pictures and scenes using only simple, geometricallyshaped stickers. This is a new take on a traditional theme, containing over 5,000 stickers.

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Musical Christmas Board Book Sam Taplin

A festive picture book with musical sounds press the sound buttons to hear a range of classic famous tunes, including Jingle Bells, Deck the Halls, We Wish You a Merry Christmas and Silent Night.

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100 pages Carton Qty: 33 Juvenile Nonfiction / Music JNF036000 6.110 in W | 11.110 in H | 1.110 in T | 1.110 lb Wt 155mm W | 282mm H | 28mm T | 503g Wt

My First Keyboard Book Sam Taplin

A brilliant introduction to music for little children. Learn to play simple, wellknown tunes on the sturdy keyboard attached to the book. Each note is represented with a different colour, which corresponds to the same colour on the keys, making this accessible even to very young children. Tunes include Twinkle Twinkle, Frere Jacques, Ode to Joy and more.

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Nativity Sticker And Colouring Book Felicity Brooks

Two books in one, this bumper activity book for Christmas represents great value for money. Learn the classic story of Baby Jesus with lots of scenes to colour and add stickers too.

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192 pages Carton Qty: 64 Juvenile Nonfiction / Humor JNF028010 6.110 in W | 8.110 in H | 1.110 in T | 1.110 lb Wt 155mm W | 206mm H | 28mm T | 503g Wt

Official Detective's Handbook Various

A classic Usborne title, updated for a new generation. Train yourself to be a great detective with this humorous, handy pocket guide packed with hints, tips and advice on how to be an intrepid, quickthinking supersleuth. Test your observational skills, learn how to crack codes, discover how to identify people by their fingerprints or handwriting, find out how to examine witnesses and look for clues. This is a great gift for any child with a sense of daring and adventure.

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PeepInside/PeepInside Night Time Board Book Anna Milbourne

A very simple nonfiction, lifttheflap book for small children, packed with holes to peep through, flaps to peep beneath and snippets of factual information about what happens when night falls. Peep Inside is the very young children's lifttheflap information book series; above that is the Look Inside series for 4+ readers and the See Inside series for slightly older children.

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Picture Book/How High Is The Sky? Anna Milbourne

Now available in paperback, this is part of a series featuring Pipkin, a cute, lovable penguin whose questions and adventures introduce key concepts such as time, depth and size. This story introduces the concepts of size and scale. Pipkin the inquisitive penguin wants to know how high the sky is and so, with a friendly albatross, he flies past a hotair balloon, a space rocket and the moon but the sky is still much too high to him to reach the top.

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Pocket Optical Illusions Sam Taplin

A handy, pocketsized book full of mindbending optical illusions. Create dozens of illusions and find out about how they work by adding various lines, patterns and shapes following the instructions provided. This book will amaze children (and adults!) perfect to keep about your person for unexpected quiet moments.

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Slot Together Castle Usborne

Press out the robust cardboard walls and slot them together to create a replica medieval castle, complete with siege towers and a drawbridge. Comes with two model armies, a book about castles and game play ideas. A novel gift that will inspire creative play.

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Sticker Dolly Dressing Fashion Designer Autumn Collection Fiona Watt

The dolls are ready to take to the catwalk, and you're in charge of designing their outfits with over 350 stickers, including 150 blank stickers to customize. Hints and tips help you decide which patterns and color combinations to use where, and there are further ideas for creating your own fashion sketchbook and mood boards.

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Sticker Dolly Dressing Fashion Designer Winter Collection Fiona Watt

Design a range of winter outfits for the dolls with over 350 stickers, including 150 blank stickers to customize. Hints and tips help you decide which patterns and colour combinations are appropriate for the cold weather, and there are further ideas for creating your own fashion sketchbook and mood boards.

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Sticker Dressing King Arthur Struan Reid

A brilliant introduction to the Arthurian legends and a musthave for all Sticker Dressing/Sticker Dolly Dressing fans. Dress King Arthur, Queen Guinevere and the Knights of the Round Table in outfits suitable for their various pursuits and activities, using the stickers provided. Learn more about what people wore during the medieval period, including the fashions at court and, of course, the knights' armour.

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Sticker Puzzle Dinosaurs Susannah Leigh


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104 pages Carton Qty: 64 Juvenile Nonfiction / Readers JNF047000 6.057 in W | 8.380 in H | 0.697 in T | 1.110 lb Wt 154mm W | 213mm H | 18mm T | 503g Wt

Story Of Astronomy And Space Louie Stowell

Now available in paperback, this is a narrative introduction to the mysteries of space and the secrets of astronomy, packed with scientific facts about the solar system, comets, the Big Bang theory, telescopes, space exploration and lots more. Diagrams and amusing illustrations help make complex ideas easy and fun. Also includes star charts, a glossary, and an astronomy timeline. Further online resources can be accessed via the Usborne Quicklinks website, including videos, animations, news from the International Space Station and tips on how to become an amateur astronomer including what to see, when.

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The Story Of Baby Jesus Usborne

The story of the Nativity retold for young readers. Follow Mary and Joseph as they travel to Bethlehem in this retelling of the Christmas story, fully illustrated and in a picture book format that is perfect for sharing.

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Very First Book Of Things To Spot Board Book Fiona Watt

A lookandtalk book for very young children, with simple, bright illustrations and lots to see and spot on every page.

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Young Reading 1/The Tinder Box Russell Punter

Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale, retold for beginner readers. A soldier acquires a magic tinderbox which allows him to summon three powerful dogs, who will do whatever he tells them. But when he is discovered using magic to spend time with a beautiful princess, the soldier is sentenced to death. Can the three dogs to save his life? Part of the Usborne Reading Programme, which includes over 250 titles across seven levels all developed in conjunction with reading experts.

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Ice Age Sticker Book Kirsteen Robson

Journey back in time with this madcap sticker book. Scenes depicting everyday life in the Ice Age can be filled with more than 650 stickers of hunters, woolly mammoths, sabretoothed tigers and other animals.

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A Drawing A Day Phillip Clarke

A tearoff activity pad to inspire yearround creativity. Draw something different every day of the year with 365 activities all you need is a pen. Lots of hints and tips are provided to ensure satisfying results each time.

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100 pages Carton Qty: 33 Juvenile Fiction / Fairy Tales & Folklore JUV012000 6.110 in W | 11.110 in H | 1.110 in T | 1.110 lb Wt 155mm W | 282mm H | 28mm T | 503g Wt

Aesop's Stories For Little Children Various

A collection of classic tales, each with a moral message. This beautiful gift book contains some of Aesop's most famous fables, including "The Fox and The Crow", "The Greedy Dog", "The Sun and The Wind" and "The Hare and Tortoise". Perfect for sharing for reading aloud at bedtime. Traditionally bound with cloth and foil on the spine, head and tail bands and a ribbon marker details which make this luxury edition an heirloom of the future.

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African Patterns To Colour Emily Bone

An interactive way of finding out about the images, motifs and colours typical of African art. Designs are taken from clothes, pottery and jewellery and include many of the bold patterns for which African textiles are famous.

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64 pages Carton Qty: 64 Juvenile Nonfiction / Games & Activities JNF021040 6.057 in W | 8.380 in H | 0.697 in T | 1.110 lb Wt 154mm W | 213mm H | 18mm T | 503g Wt

Big Maze Pad Kirsteen Robson

Lots of satisfyingly challenging maze puzzles in a largeformat, writein, tearoff pad. Summary


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10 pages Carton Qty: 64 Juvenile Nonfiction / Transportation JNF057050 6.110 in W | 8.110 in H | 1.110 in T | 1.110 lb Wt 155mm W | 206mm H | 28mm T | 503g Wt

Baby's Very First Noisy Book Train Board Book Fiona Watt

A brightly coloured, touchyfeely book for babies. Press the buttons to hear the musical sound clips which have been specially composed to evoke the sounds of steam trains. Delightful to share, this book will engage even a tiny baby's attention and as they grow babies will love to press the sound buttons themselves. Designed to be used from birth.

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Build Your Own Trains Sticker Book Simon Tudhope

A construction toy in sticker book form, with lots of different types of train to build using the stickers provided. Satisfyingly stylish and detailed artwork will appeal to children of all ages and each train is accompanied by its specifications, including dimensions, number of crew and top speed.

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First Colouring Book Jungle Alice Primmer

The jungle is a fascinating environment, full of exotic animals and plants. Children find out more about this rich habitat, whilst practicing essential pen control skills, in this simple colouring book. Children will love the lively story, linked with fun and challenging picture puzzles and extra things to spot along the way. Hints, along with the answers to all the puzzles, are included at the back of the book.

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First Reading 4/Jack And The Beanstalk Susanna Davidson

The story of Jack, who swaps his mother's cow for some "magic" beans which grow into a huge beanstalk. By climbing this oversized plant, Jack reaches the home of a terrifying giant. Will Jack be able to escape with the giant's gold, or will the giant grind Jack's bones to make his bread? Part of the Usborne Reading Programme, which includes over 250 titles across seven levels all developed in conjunction with reading experts. Beautifully bound, with a ribbon marker. Makes a brilliant gift.

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Getting Dressed Sticker Book/My Day Felicity Brooks

A simple sticker book to introduce little children to the concepts of time. It is very important that children learn about what happens in the world around them, including what happens when. This is an interactive introduction to the basic concepts of day and night, morning and evening, and so on. By dressing the children in the book with the 100+ stickers provided, children will learn about different times of day and daily routines.

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100 pages Carton Qty: 64 Juvenile Nonfiction / Reference JNF048000 6.110 in W | 8.110 in H | 1.110 in T | 1.110 lb Wt 155mm W | 206mm H | 28mm T | 503g Wt

Grammar And Punctuation Sam Taplin

A handy little book that explains all the basic rules of grammar and punctuation. Discover the difference between subjects, objects, verbs, nouns and adjectives, where to use an apostrophe or a semi colon, how to use capital letters and lots of other rules and helpful hints.

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100 pages Carton Qty: 33 Juvenile Fiction / Action & Adventure JUV001000 6.110 in W | 8.110 in H | 1.110 in T | 1.110 lb Wt 155mm W | 206mm H | 28mm T | 503g Wt

Illustrated Pirate Stories Various

A fully illustrated collection of original adventure stories about swashbuckling pirates, life on the ocean waves and buried treasure.

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100 pages Carton Qty: 33 Juvenile Fiction / Royalty (kingsqueens princes princesses knights etc.) JUV034000 6.110 in W | 11.110 in H | 1.110 in T | 1.110 lb Wt 155mm W | 282mm H | 28mm T | 503g Wt

Illustrated Stories Of Princes & Princesses Various

A fully illustrated collection of classic fairy tales, including Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel and lots more traditional tales from around world.

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Musical Picture Books/Jingle Bells Lesley Punter, Russell Sims

A picture book version of the wellknown Christmas song, with sound buttons to press to hear the melody. Featuring warm, charming illustrations by Elisa Squillace and music specially arranged by composer Anthony Marks.

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Usborne 9781409564157 On Sale Date: 12/23/14 Hardback

30 pages Carton Qty: 0 Juvenile Nonfiction / HistoryJNF025100

My Very First Castles Book Abigail Wheatley


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Picture Books/Chicken Licken Russell Punter

Chicken Licken thinks the sky is falling down and runs to warn the king, but are he and his friends running into danger? A traditional tale in picture book format, perfect for reading aloud to little children or for beginner readers to tackle on their own. Part of a collectable series of picture books including traditional and classic stories, and nonfiction.

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Pirate Activity Book Lucy Bowman

Mixed activities to keep children occupied on holiday, on journeys and at home. Containing lots of writein activities including puzzles, drawing, colouring, dottodots, mazes, spot the difference and more all themed around pirate life.

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Science Encyclopedia Kirsteen Robson

Revamped, paperback edition of an outstanding science resource which can be enhanced by visiting any of over 1,000 recommended, regularly reviewed web sites, or which stands alone as a complete, selfcontained reference tool. Covers the whole field of science, including physics, chemistry, biology, information technology, earth sciences and astronomy, with uptodate information on new fields such as genetic engineering, nanotechnology and the safeguarding of the environment. Each recommended web site is accompanied by a brief description of what you will find there and why we think it is worth visiting, from dissecting a frog to designing your own rollercoaster. Thematically arranged with an intelligent system of crossreferencing and an extensive reference section including charts, glossary and a full index.

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Sticker Dolly Dressing Best Friends Lucy Bowman

Dress the dolls with the sticker clothes included in the book, in outfits suitable for time spent hanging out with their best friends.

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Sticker Dressing Emergency Services Jonathan Melmoth

Dress the emergency response people in the highly specialised clothing required for their dangerous callouts. Including firefighters, ambulance crews, police officers, paramedics and air and sea rescuer, among others. With over 200 stickers.

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Sticker Puzzle Pyramids Susannah Leigh


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The Country House Doll's House Sticker Megan Cullis

A traditional doll's house in sticker book form, with grand, decorated rooms just waiting to be filled with the appropriate furniture and accessories. Arrange the house just as you want it, with objects ranging from chandeliers to china, as well as toys, ornaments and even food.

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The PonyMad Princess/Princess Ellie's Christmas Diana Kimpton

Princess Ellie is ponymad! She even has Christmas stockings for her ponies! But her other plans for the perfect Christmas are going wrong… The present for her friend Kate hasn't arrived, and everyone in the palace is in a flap about rehearsals for the King's festive TV broadcast. Can Ellie and her ponies still make this the best Christmas ever?

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Tricky Words To Spell Sam Taplin

Everyone has certain words that they get stuck on, but this handy book is packed with hints and tips on how to get them right every time. Learning how to memorize groups of words together, reciting helpful phrases to jog your memory, breaking words into manageable chunks and other simple tricks are clearly laid out with examples and tests.

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Vintage Fashion To Colour Ruth Brocklehurst

Filled with gorgeous gowns, fabulous frocks and stylish accessories to colour, this sophisticated colouring book provides a concise introduction to the history of vintage fashion.

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