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Filled with simple, black-and-white images of fabulously cute unicorns and their babies. Just use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and watch as delightful hues magically appear! Great for keeping little ones busy and helping them learn brush control skills at the same time. Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book.- Each book contains a quality, bamboo paintbrush- Ideal entertainment on-the-go - for road trips, holidays, restaurants or rainy days- 16 pages of creative, mess-free fun for the very young- Cosy, mindful and calming activity - Discover more in Usborne's First Magic Painting series

Little children can have fun playing and making with Poppy and Sam in this delightful activity book. It's packed full of creative crafts to try, from making bird feeders and bug hotels to paper crafts and pictures, all with clear visual instructions and using everyday materials from around the house. There are also plenty of spotting, matching, drawing and counting activities based on the beloved characters from Apple Tree Farm.

This charmingly illustrated journal is perfect for creative ideas, sketching and doodling or jotting notes about things you see and do during your holidays. With inspiring quotes and ideas for things

At last, an exciting and creative sewing kit for children, complete with everything you need to sew and finish seven stuffed felt animals. The kit comes complete with an Usborne step-by-step instructi

Young children can decorate their very own doll's house with this charming sticker book. Little children will love decorating this beautiful doll's house and can get creative with the interior to make

Containing 100 stimulating and absorbing experiments, this innovative book brings a fresh and exciting approach to the practical world of science, combining creative arts and crafts activities with th

A hugely creative book with fabulous scenes to customise and colour, and doodles that can grow and grow and grow!Includes an astonishing selection of activities, from wonderfully wild pictures to colo

This is a gorgeous new Christmas edition from the popular and creative Usborne Touchy-Feely team. Charming illustrations by Rachel Wells accompany a delightful, tactile retelling of the Christmas stor

A brand-new creative and educational title that gives young children a chance to develop their drawing skills and learn all about dinosaurs.The lively artwork can literally be lifted from the page. Th

An engaging handbook with all the help you need to write better stories, blogs, scripts and poetry, with lists of inspiring words and tips on editing and grammar. See how well-known writers put techni

Aspiring young writers will love this fun activity book full of hints, tips and handy tasks for writing breath-taking stories, adverts, blogs etc. All forms of writing will be covered in this title! W

When everything she wishes for starts coming true, Ayesha discovers what will really make her happy.A book about tween friendships, with a sprinkling of magic, from award-winning journalist and author Radhika Sanghani. Perfect for fans of Lottie Brooks and Dork Diaries.Ayesha can't wait for summer camp, it's going to be the best two weeks ever with her best friend Nikki. But Nikki's changed over the summer and things don't feel the same between them. When Ayesha overhears Nikki telling their roommates she's immature, Ayesha is embarrassed and wishes her life could be different.The next day Ayesha realizes everything she wishes for is coming true. Lie-in in the morning? Tick! Pizza for lunch? Tick! Nikki to be her best friend? Tick! Suddenly Nikki's hanging out with her again, and then Ayesha wishes for Nikki to get a part in the camp's musical, and now she's playing the lead role.But their friendship still isn't the same. Ayesha thinks she needs a part in the musical too, so she makes

Bring the world of the jungle to life with the three different jigsaws and simple story in this enchanting book. The jigsaws have nine pieces each and are perfect for young children, who will also enjoy reading about the magic of the jungle in the atmospheric story.

Join Poppy and Sam for a noisy day on Apple Tree Farm in this irresistible touchy-feely sound book. Each time you press one of the soft patches, you'll hear one of Poppy and Sam's animal friends... and of course there's a little yellow duck to find in every picture too.

Why do your feet age more slowly than your head? Is time travel possible? How did spies use clocks to complete secret missions? What caused the year of confusion? Why don't naked mole rats age? Find the fascinating answers to these questions and many more in this book full of mind-boggling facts about time.Ideal for fact loving readers aged 8+.Each book in this best-selling and award-winning series presents 100 bite-sized topics, with bold, graphic illustrations and clear text. Perfect for dipping in and out of, and for sharing with family and friends.

Ancient Greek classic about the amazing adventures of Odysseus, in graphic novel form.Greek warrior Odysseus is desperate to make his way home to the island of Ithaca. But giants, sirens and many-headed serpents are just some of the obstacles that stand in his way. Join him on his amazing adventures in this dynamic graphic novel.

This beautifully illustrated flap book transports the reader back in time to the amazing world of the dinosaurs. From fearsome meat-eaters to giant herbivores, readers can lift the different flaps to discover the very different world these big beasts lived in. Discover the strange, feathery dinosaurs who lived in deserts, what a T.Rex had for lunch, the massive reptiles who soared in the sky and swam in the sea, before finding out why dinosaurs no longer live with us. Or do they...?

Build new cars in the factory, put speedy trains on the tracks and stick enormous planes on the runway in this exciting book. There are all sorts of vehicles to spot and talk about on every page. With over 450 stickers to add to the charmingly illustrated scenes.

An easy-to-read introduction to world history for young children.A bright, lively introduction to world history - from the dinosaurs to the Civil Rights Movement - with simple text, amazing photographs and detailed illustrations. Provides clear explanations to questions such as "Who lived in the Forbidden City?", "Where did the Vikings come from?" and "What was the Industrial Revolution?"- Includes acomprehensive index, plusQR linksto selected websites and videos atUsborne Quicklinks.- An idealstarting pointandreference bookfor any child with questions about history.Chapters in this book include:- Dinosaur world- The first people- The first farmers- The first cities- Ancient Egypt- Celtic warriors- Ancient Greece- Ancient China- Ancient Rome- Viking raiders- African kingdoms- Living in a castle- Living in a village- Inca cities- Aztec life- Italian ideas- Exploring the world- Tudor England- Ming China- Russian rulers- Living in Japan- Living in America- Mogul India- Dutch traders- Fren

From the bestselling author of This Book Kills comes a deadly new YA thriller of murder, mystery and mind-blowing twists. Perfect for fans of Holly Jackson and Karen M. McManus.When the most popular girl at Myra's new school is found frozen to death in a walk-in chiller, wannabe journalist Myra is sure of two things:1. Scarlett was murdered.2. One of Scarlett's friends is to blame.So she infiltrates the popular clique's world of envy and backstabbing to prove it. But then a strange boy holds her up at gunpoint in the woods, claiming he's killed the killer. Who is he, who did he kill...and who will die next?Praise for Ravena Guron:"For fans of Holly Jackson and Karen M McManus." The Observer"A treat for crime fiction fans." Sunday Express"A crisp, Christie-esque detective story told in lively multiple voices, perfect for Holly Jackson fans." The Guardian

Dive in and discover the incredible animals that live in our oceans. Meet dazzling fish on a coral reef; enormous whales in the open ocean; creepy creatures in the dark depths and many more! Add over 420 stickers to the lively scenes. Perfect screen-free entertainment for long journeys and rainy days.A bumper collection of three First Sticker books: Oceans, Sharks and Rays, and Coral Reef.

This delightfully illustrated sound book features five songs for little children to join in with. It includes some of the best-loved nursery rhymes and songs, such as "If You're Happy and You Know it", "Mary Had a Little Lamb", and "Hey Diddle Diddle", all sung in a beautiful, gentle voice - perfect for children to sing along with.

Solve the puzzles to find the gold in this thrilling and funny interactive dragon-riding adventure from the bestselling author-illustrator of Grumpfort, packed with epic illustrations!You are invited to compete in the Wingrider Trials on Dragonflare Island!Do you have what it takes to become a dragon rider, solve the puzzles and find the treasure? Flynn definitely doesn't. So, when a dragon kidnaps him to be her partner in the trials, things get complicated.Now they're stuck in a labyrinth full of hungry monsters, impossible obstacle courses, and backstabbing competitors. To win, they'll need brains, bravery and - worst of all - teamwork.But the trials are hiding a deadly secret, and if Flynn and his dragon don't win, the whole island could be doomed..."Full of heroes and heart, Jamie Hammond packs adventure into every sentence." - Emma Swan, author of Cruise Ship Kid"A stone cold five stars and recommended to ages 7 and up!" - Ramzee, author of The Cheat Book"Filled with adventure, he

Have you ever wondered what stars are made of, or how they blaze into life? What about how a black hole works, or whether there's alien life somewhere in the universe?These are the kinds of incredible questions that astronomers spend their days trying to answer. This book won't only give you basic answers, it really digs in to explain some seriously cool and mysterious ideas, from gravity to the origin of the universe to the problem of warping through spacetime.Find out what Astronomers and Cosmologists have discovered so far, how on Earth they figured it all out, and the head-scratching problems they're still puzzling over in this thrilling introduction.Chapters in this book include:- Space rocks- How light works- Studying stars- Black holes- Gravity- Is anybody out there?Exploring complex ideas in easy-to-digest chunks, with expert input from astronomer Dr. Sheila Kanani MBE, Astronomy for Beginners is perfect for space-obsessed children aged 10 and above.Discover more from Usborne's

Children are invited to cut out shapes from the cutting pages and glue them onto the illustrated scenes. The large, simple shapes to cut around are perfect for little hands to follow and provide a fun way to practise scissor skills. From animals in the farmyard to tractors and combine harvesters in the fields, there are all sorts of wonderful farm scenes to create in this imaginative book. There are also lots of things to talk about on each page to improve vocabulary.

Children will love using the stickers to decorate eggs and bonnets, ready for the Easter parade, and sticking on sweet treats and hidden eggs in scenes of celebration. With over 150 stickers.- Encourages creativity as children can choose where to place the stickers in each scene.- Features child characters enjoying Easter preparations.

What makes bees dance? How do moths and other nocturnal bugs find their way at night? Which tiny bugs can build nests taller than a person? Just how big is the world's biggest butterfly? Lift the flaps to find out the answers and many more bug facts in this fascinating introduction to the world of insects.Chapters in this book include:- Buzzy bees- Butterflies...- Watery bugs- In the undergrowth...- As it gets dark...- Bug homes- Bug facts- Please help the bugs!

Take care of a sweet fluffy lamb in this adorable touch-and-feel book.Stroke the little lamb's velvet nose better after it sniffs a prickly plant, pat its woolly head and rub its soft ears. Babies and toddlers will love being able to make it all better after this gorgeous animal character has everyday mishaps. A snuggly, cosy book to encourage empathy and kindness in little children.Discover more books in the There There Little... series:- There There Little Puppy- There There Little Bear- There There Little Kitten- There There Little Reindeer- There There Little Bunny

Five funny tales that are sure to engage young children and help them improve their reading through phonics. This book features a gang of ants in need of a new wardrobe, a snail bringing mail and a bee who makes tea. A crow in the snow and a cow who joins the circus complete this hilarious set of stories.

Little children can experience the magic of a moonlit night and meet owls, foxes and bats with the beautifully illustrated jigsaws and simple story in this atmospheric book. There are three 9-piece jigsaws, each featuring an enchanting night-time scene, which can be taken out of the book to complete and, once finished, slotted snugly back in for safekeeping.

You'll never guess what Planet Earth used to look like, which mountaintop is closest to space, how coral reefs are built from seawater and sunlight, and how many different languages you'd need to learn to speak to everyone in the world. All is revealed in this delightful information book, filled with quirky and surprising things to know.

Touch the soft patches to hear the turkey and its friends come to life in this hilarious book.You'd better not tickle the turkey... because it might just go "gobble" if you do!Babies and toddlers just won't be able to resist tickling the touchy-feely patches to hear each animal make a sound in this hilarious novelty book. At the end, readers will find all the animals being noisy at once in a musical finale guaranteed to get little ones dancing along. An exciting new series for babies and toddlers, from the creators of That's not my...With over 20 books to discover in this award-winning series, there is a book to excite every baby and toddler; including dinosaurs, bears, tigers, unicorns and lots more - giggles are guaranteed!Every DON'T TICKLE book supports sensory development with:- Engaging characters to encourage playfulness- Furry patches for developing motor skills- Playful music to inspire movement- Holes to peep through, sparking curiosity- Rhythmic text for developing language

Take care of an adorable kitten in this sweet touchy-feely book.Help take care of an adorably sweet, snuggly kitten in this engaging touchy-feely book. Tickle under its chin when it's feeling lonely, stroke its back when it's had a little fright, rub its paw better after it steps in a cold puddle. Then, when it's safe and warm, tickle its soft, fluffy tummy.Encouraging kindness and empathy, this interactive book will delight babies and toddlers as they look after the heart-meltingly cute kitten.

Lee the centipede is off to the fair. But will he let other bugs share the fun?Lee the centipede is having lots of fun at the local fair. There are prizes to be won and yummy cakes to eat. But the greedy centipede wants them all to himself. Can he learn to share? Find out in this charming tale set in the world of funny bugs.

Use the picture magnets to fill the charming scenes around Apple Tree Farm.Join Poppy and Sam for a day at Apple Tree Farm in this delightful magnet book. From collecting the freshly laid eggs in the morning to taking the animals back to the barn at night, children will love choosing the magnets to finish the charming scenes.- Contains 10 magnets to place in different scenes- Engaging, interactive, shared storytelling experience- Discover more Farmyard Tales Poppy and Sam books, from activity and cookery books, to story collections and stickers

Be wowed and terrified by the world's wildest places in flap-book formThe wildest, most extraordinary places on Earth await you. But, do you dare to enter the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest? Visit the serpent-infested Snake Island? Dip your toes in the deadly waters of the glittering Lake Natron? Meet savage creatures and amazing ones too, as you discover some of the most thrilling parts of our diverse and beautiful world.

Discover a zoo full of amazing animals from around the world in this lively flap book.Little Butterfly is flying all around the zoo looking for her friend. Can you help him find her? With lots of flaps for curious hands to lift and plenty of amazing animals to meet. From hippos wallowing in the mud to slippery snakes in the reptile house, visit all the incredible enclosures and learn new words as you search. Endearing illustrations and sturdy flaps will make this a treasured book to revisit again and again.

An informative sticker book to help prepare children for moving to a new home.This reassuring book introduces children to all the different stages of moving house, from viewing properties and packing up, to moving in and having a housewarming party. With over 150 stickers to add to the illustrated scenes, children can join in with the fun and excitement of moving and learn all about what to expect.

A big colouring book full of summery fun.Colour in sandcastles, ice creams and more in this summery book of holiday drawings. Young children can enjoy filling in the simple outlines, as they develop pen-control skills in over 90 colouring pages.

A colouring book packed with information about flags and countries of the world.Discover the national flag of every independent country in the world in this fascinating colouring book. Grouped by continent, there are maps matching each flag to its country, information on flag colours and symbols and black and white flags and coats of arms to fill in. With internet links to carefully selected websites to find out more.