January First

"This is an absolutely adorable retelling of [the Jack and the Beanstalk] classic story. It is perfect for any emerging reader. An absolute must-buy." --School Library Journal(STARRED review)Join Pete the Kitty on a journey up the beanstalk in this My First I Can Read story fromNew York Timesbestselling team Kimberly and James Dean.Once upon a time, a kitty named Pete and his friend Callie climbed a beanstalk as tall as the sky. At the top, they heard "Fe! Fi! Fo! Fum!" But where are the sounds are coming from?Beginner readers will love this new Pete-tastic spin on the beloved fairy tale Jack and the Beanstalk!This My First I Can Read book is carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and sweet illustrations—which means it's perfect for shared reading with emergent readers. The active, engaging My First I Can Read stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey.For more groovy fairytale twists with P

Selected by the Telegraph as one of the best new children's books in January 2026."exuberantly charming" - The GuardianBodger, Billy and Betty are VERY good dogs. They like doing good deeds and are always on the lookout for ways to help people. Unfortunately, things don't always go to plan…From flying socks to runaway shopping, chaos follows them wherever they go. But when a little girl's kitten gets into trouble, the good deed dogs are determined to save the day.A heartwarming picture book from award-winning author-illustrator Emma Chichester Clark, celebrating the power of kindness, friendship and never giving up.

"Ridiculously fun."--Dav Pilkey, creator of Dog Man and Captain Underpants"Hilarious." -- New York TimesPizza, soup, and . . . paperclips? The first three tales of the intrepid heroes in the New York Times and #1 Indie bestseller series The First Cat in Space come together in this 3-book box set.When the spacewaves are in danger, there's only one hero who can save the day--First Cat!In The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza, First Cat journeys across space accompanied by the Moon Queen and LOZ 4000 to stop nefarious rats from eating the Moon.In The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom, the Moon Queen has been poisoned--by SOUP! With few she can trust in her own royal court, she and First Cat must find the antidote before time runs out.And in The First Cat in Space and the Wrath of the Paperclip, our fearless heroes face their most diabolical villain yet--an AI paperclip named CheckMate. Can our trio stop CheckMate from turning everyone into paperclips?Find out all of this (and more!) in t

Award-winning creators Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris are back with the third volume in the bestselling The First Cat in Space graphic novel series! Prepare to meet an evil paperclip, space dinos, and another adorable bunny. Mac & Shawn also reveal their tried-and-true method of scoring free dessert at restaurants.4.5 billion years ago . . .an AI paperclip named CheckMate was designed to fix grammatical errors. Exhausted of correcting "who”vs. “whom,” it concocted a plan to eliminate spelling errors once and for all. All life-forms would be turned into something beautiful, practical, perfect: a paperclip.Thankfully, it was buried in the debris. Long forgotten . . . until it was accidentally freed. Now CheckMate has invadedeverycomputer on Earth and is bent on fulfilling its dastardly plot. There's only one trio who can save the day: the First Cat in Space, the Moon Queen, and LOZ 4000. But when CheckMate zoops First Cat's spacesuit, our titular hero is now powerless. The fate of the

Build your child's pre-reading skills with this rollicking sound book of nursery rhymes from the bestselling learn-to-read Bob Books program!My First Bob Books for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers are inspired by Bob Books, the bestselling phonics program that's been teaching children to learn to read for more than forty years. Developed with reading experts, My First Bob Books encourage a love of reading while simultaneously building foundational pre-reading skills. My First Bob Books -- Read. Play. Grow!Did you know that nursery rhymes can prepare your child to learn to read? This sound book collection of six classic nursery rhymes is a first words book, a pre-reading skills builder, and a child's first introduction to phonics all in one!In this fun read-aloud for toddlers and preschoolers, rhythmic, rhyming text buildsoral vocabulary and phonological awareness, two critical pre-reading skills. Toddlers will love matching pictures to sound buttons to hear entertaining sound effects

Welcome toMiniTouch: On the Go! A gorgeous, giftable touch-and-feel book for little ones from birth upwards. Introduce vehicles and first words, and boost motor skills with sensory touch-and-feel fabrics.The MiniTouch series for babies aged 0–3 is packed full of developmental benefits. Fresh, stylish and playful with gently rhyming text, each book makes a beautiful addition to your child's playspace or bookshelf,forming an eye-catching collection.The content of each book covers core early learning concepts. There are two layers of learning: the first being topic-themed, such as vehicles, and the second being learning-based, such as first words. Theplayful rhyming text is perfect for engaging your childand will help develop their rhythm and rhyme as well as bringing added context to each new word.Each book in the series features a unique range of touch-and-feel areas, which are ideal for developing your child's motor skills as well as aiding sensory development. Fabrics such as corduroy

A super-sized introduction to the Fantastic Four for the youngest superfans--featuring art by legendary artist Jack "King" Kirby Suit up, flame on, and leap into action with the Fantastic Four, the world's first Super Hero family. Learn all about Mister Fantastic, the Invisible Woman, the Thing, the Human Torch and their super-powers, backstories, and enemies in this bright and bold board book, with art from the king himself, Jack Kirby. Just like The Avengers: My Mighty Marvel First Book, this board book features a larger trim size fit for a Super Hero team. Vivid colors and three special gatefolds help the Fantastic Four pop off the page, making this a fun-filled read perfect for the youngest kids and long-time Marvel fans alike. (c) 2024 MARVEL

My Very First Britannica Encyclopedia 是一本為學齡前孩子設計的第一本百科全書。從地球到音樂、數字到食物，以最貼近孩子視角的方式，呈現世界的多樣與驚奇。語言簡潔、節奏感強，適合朗讀，圖像溫暖生動，幫助幼兒建立語彙與認知概念，是親子共讀、日常探索的最佳起點。The first-ever Britannica Encyclopedia for children under three, in a beautifully illustrated, large-format board book.My Very First Britannica Encyclopedia explores big ideas through a little one’s eyes. This huge board book covers an enthralling spectrum of topics: Earth, Animals, Plants, Food, Machines, Art, Music, Numbers and Shapes. The simple, clear and lyrical text includes plenty of sound words for an enjoyable reading-aloud experience, and is paired with gorgeous illustrations by Hanako Clulow. Reviewed by early-years specialist Dr Amanda Gummer, as well as a host of Britannica subject experts, this is the perfect book to inspire little brainiacs!Quotes/Reviews"Rocket fuel for cognitive development."-Wall Street JournalSelected for Waterstones Best Children's Books in October 2022 List"Just the right amount of information is included

Count from 1 to 20 in this big lift-the-flap gift book!Preschoolers will love to learn their numbers with this sturdy board book filled with beautiful pictures by award-winning stationery illustrator Edward Underwood. Look at the numbers, point to the objects as you count them up and peek underneath each flap to find even more things to count.Collect the titles in the series: My First ABC, 100 First Words, 100 First Words: City and 100 First Words: Nature

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It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s—wait, it really IS a bird! Take another look, because what looks like an ordinary pigeon might just be a hero saving your butt! Don't miss this hilarious illustrated series perfect for fans of DOG MAN.With the Real Pigeons World Wild Network, more pigeons are fighting crime than ever before! But that doesn't mean the squad can rest. There are still thieves to catch and endangered birds to protect! But what will the Real Pigeons do when they find a traitor in their own nest?!Series Overview: Real Pigeons Paperback Pub PlanSPRING 2022 (March): #1 Real Pigeons Fight Crime & #2 Real Pigeons Eat Danger SPRING 2023 (January): #3 Real Pigeons Nest Hard FALL 2023 (September): #4 Real Pigeons Splash Back SUMMER 2024 (May): #5 Real Pigeons Peck Punches

Join Peppa Pig and friends in a fun story from Read It Yourself – a structured programme to support children from first phonics to fluent readingBased on the award-winning children’s series featuring Peppa, George and all their friends!Featuring everyone’s favourite little piggy, Peppa!Snuggle down and join Peppa for her very first sleepover.It’s night-time and the grown-ups want peace and quiet, but it’s hard to keep the noise down when you’re having fun with your friends! Can Peppa, Zoe Zebra and the rest of the girls have a midnight feast without waking Daddy Zebra?Peppa Pig First Sleepover is from Developing Reader Level 2 and is ideal for readers aged from 5+ who can read short, simple sentences with help.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of diffe

First haircut? No problem! With this playful board book in tow, little ones getting a trim will feel at ease and amused!Contrary to popular belief, a toddler's first haircut can actually be fun! (And every hair-washing, too!) This interactive board book featuring die-cuts across each illustrated spread for fingers to wash," "cut," and "comb" hair introduces the youngest readers to haircare in a clever and comforting way.TOTAL TODDLER APPEAL: Simple text and accessible illustrations are easy to understand and help little ones understand all that goes into getting their first haircut.KIDS' ANXIETY RELIEF: Soothing, fun, and engaging, this book addresses both the practical and emotional aspects of this sometimes-fraught toddler milestone, making it more easily managed and even fun!PARENT/CHILD BONDING: Die-cut holes for fingers on each spread make the haircutting, washing, and combing experience toddler-friendly, welcoming laughter, questions, assurance, and delight.A GREAT GIFT: With a d

A very unlucky kid navigates the many challenges of the first day of school in the first book in The Very Worst Ever chapter book series! [REDACTED] keeps his name and school secret--even hiding his appearance behind stickers. Why? Because his bad luck is super embarrassing! It's the first day at a new school, and this fresh new start means absolutely no one knows just how unlucky he is. But after missing his school bus, getting lost looking for his classroom, and getting smacked in the face with a basketball, he quickly realizes he is doomed forever. Luckily, some new friends might just help him make it through the worst first day ever! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Very Worst Ever chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

Introduce toddlers to the helpers in their community with a first words book that teaches over 100 foundational vocabulary words from the world around them. My First Brain Quest First Words: Community Helpers introduces baby to more than 100 foundational vocabulary words from scenes in bustling neighborhood where helpers of all kinds--from crossing guards to EMTs and librarians to veterinarians--are hard at work. In addition to labeled illustrated objects and named helpers, each spread includes questions that encourage dialogue between caregiver and child, and captions that explain how helpers contribute to the community. And don't forget to find the friendly mouse hiding in every scene!

A nature-based title in this prize-winning lift-the-flap series With bold, easy-to-lift card flaps, this stylish first words book is full of objects for children to recognize in nature. Every word is brought to life with charming artwork by home-ware designer Edward Underwood. And with flaps to lift on every page, little ones will enjoy exploring this book over and over.

Learn 100 essential first words with this pack of beautifully illustrated flashcards, perfect for children learning to read and speak Italian. Make learning a new language fun with this pack of 100 beautifully illustrated flash cards. Young learners of Italian will be captivated and engaged by the dynamic, visual approach that sets Italian for Everyone Junior apart from other language materials for children.Italian for Everyone Junior: Flash Cards have been designed for children who are starting to read and speak Italian. Each beautifully illustrated card features an image plus an essential first word, introducing nouns, verbs, and adjectives. On the reverse of the card, just the image is shown so children can test their knowledge.Interactive and engaging, these flash cards for kids include: - A beautifully illustrated pack of 105 flash cards for young children who are learning Italian either as a first or second language. - An essential first word and an illustration on each card, to

Expand your child's knowledge with this exciting introduction to ten basic colors as they learn through lyrical writing and brilliant illustrations.My First Brain Quest: Colors introduces children to ten basic colors through lively illustrations and a catchy, rhyming text. Each scene features engaging images and focused questions that help the youngest learners count, name objects, and talk about what they see. Smart, colorful, grounded in educational principles, and reviewed by a panel of early learning experts, this board book introduces colors in a fun, memorable way.

Brain Quest, America's #1 educational brand with more than 57 million copies in print, is now for babies! My First Brain Quest board books introduce essential early learning concepts and foundational vocabulary using engaging visuals and Brain Quest's signature question and answer format.Give your child the best foundation to their education with this colorful and fun guide to shapes.My First Brain Quest: Shapes helps lay the foundation for pre-math skills, as children identify and describe shapes and their attributes. Questions help children build vocabulary and their understanding about the similarities and differences between shapes. Smart, colorful, grounded in educational principles, and reviewed by a panel of early learning experts, this board book introduces numbers in a fun, engaging way.

Brain Quest, America's #1 educational brand with more than 57 million copies in print, is now for babies! My First Brain Quest board books introduce essential early learning concepts and foundational vocabulary using engaging visuals and Brain Quest's signature question and answer format.From the rain in the sky to the grass at their feet, help your child understand the world around them with the guidance of this fun and exciting introduction to science!My First Brain Quest: First Words: Science Around Us introduces babies and toddlers to more than 100 STEM-related vocabulary words in their world—in the backyard, at the doctor's office, at the beach. Each scene features labeled illustrated objects as well as brief captions that help to introduce STEM concepts and help put into context, alongside questions that encourage conversation between reader and child. Children have fun naming, counting, and comparing.

Introducing My First Brain Quest for babies! These chunky board books introduce early learning concepts - like first numbers and counting - with bright images, simple vocabulary, and signature Brain Quest Q&A fun.Now it’s baby’s turn! Announcing a brand new Brain Quest program for the very youngest readers. Imbued with the “It’s Fun to Be Smart!” core value that’s made Brain Quest America’s beloved #1 educational brand with over 56 million copies in print, My First Brain Quest is a series of chunky board books that introduce babies and toddlers to early learning concepts through bright, colorful illustrations, simple vocabulary, and the signature interactive Brain Quest question and answer format.Introducing the series are three titles. 1,2,3s is an 8” x 8” board book designed to build skills in pre-math. 1,2,3s is a rhyming counting book―“Who is swinging? Who is that? Two cats are swinging. Two swinging cats.”―that presents math skills like counting forward and back, number identi

Introducing My First Brain Quest for babies! These chunky board books introduce early learning concepts - like the alphabet and phonics - with bright images, simple vocabulary, and signature Brain Quest Q&A fun.Now it’s baby’s turn! Announcing a brand new Brain Quest program for the very youngest readers. Imbued with the “It’s Fun to Be Smart!” core value that’s made Brain Quest America’s beloved #1 educational brand with over 56 million copies in print, My First Brain Quest is a series of chunky board books that introduce babies and toddlers to early learning concepts through bright, colorful illustrations, simple vocabulary, and the signature interactive Brain Quest question and answer format.Introducing the series are three titles. ABCs is an 8”x 8” board book designed to build skills in pre-reading. ABCs is a truly delightful book to read aloud―the language is so fresh and fun―while at the same time it helps babies and toddlers learn the letters of the alphabet while expanding

The first exhaustive English-language history and analysis of the Chinese opera genre, Kunqu. In Kunqu: A Classical Opera of Twenty-First-Century China, Joseph S. C. Lam offers a holistic and interdisciplinary view of Kunqu, a 600-year-old genre of Chinese opera that has been fashionably performed inside and outside of China. The first comprehensive and scholarly book on Kunqu written in English, this book explains how and why the genre charms and signifies Chinese culture, history, and personhood. Approaching the genre from several perspectives, ranging from those of performers and producers to those of casual audiences, dedicated connoisseurs, and scholarly critics, Lam also employs a judicious blend of Chinese and international theories and methods. Herein, he establishes the significance of Kunqu not only in the sphere of Chinese music but among the cultural heritage and performing arts at a global level as well.

It’s a snow day today―and Maisy and friends are going outside! A First Experiences story celebrates the everyday pleasures of the season.One day Maisy wakes up to a wonderful surprise: it’s snowing! After putting on her coat, scarf, and gloves, she heads outside, where everything looks beautiful covered in snow, even if it’s cold. Brrr! In the park, Eddie and Cyril are catching snowflakes on their tongues, while Charley and Tallulah throw snowballs. Maisy joins in the fun, and soon she and her friends are building a snowman and sledding down a hill. Yippee! When it gets too cold, the whole crew returns inside for hot cocoa and a snuggle. Warm and delightful, this First Experiences book captures the joys of a snowy day spent with friends.

Discover the celebration of Christmas with this bright, interactive lift-the-flap book. Lift the flaps to reveal the Christmas tree, greet the carol singers and open presents!Featuring simple text, gorgeous illustrations and satisfying lift-the-flaps, this book explores common Christmas traditions and helps young children understand the importance of this special holiday. The First Festivals series invites children to explore the world's culture from the comfort of their home, encourages the development of hand-eye coordination and is recommended for children aged 2 and over.

Usborne First Jigsaws: Trucks (8款2片拼圖+書)Usborne First Jigsaws: Things that go (4款4片拼圖+書)Usborne First Jigsaws: Dinosaurs (4款4片拼圖+書)Little transport enthusiasts will love this boxed set of eight simple jigsaws and a book about trucks. Each sturdy jigsaw comes in two easy-to-match pieces, while the 24-page book is perfect for reading together. Great for keeping little ones busy and helping them develop problem solving and finger control skills.

Join Annie and Nico on an educational adventure to learn about the first trip to the moon!Buckle in and join modern day kids Annie and Nico as they witness another historic feat: Man first setting foo

A beautifully illustrated collection of baking recipes for first cooks written by the 2019 winner of The Great British Bake Off. Learn how to bake breads, cakes, pastries and biscuits to perfection in this imaginative collection of deliciously healthy recipes. Featuring easy to follow, beautifully illustrated step-by-step instructions, and a wealth of classic and creative bakes, this first baking book is jam-packed with inspiring content and has everything budding bakers need to take their first steps to baking glory!

Introduce your child to new situations through these entertaining and sensitively written stories, which are perfect for reading together. Each story is packed with facts and humour to familiarise your child with what to expect from a first experience. In Fun on the Farm, Kipper and his friends visit a farm for the first time.First Experiences with Biff, Chip & Kipper have been carefully created to help parents explore the wider world with their child, talk about shared feelings and emotions, and build vocabulary through the fun activities included in every book. Each book also includes advice on how to get the most out of reading together and practical tips on navigating new experiences. Biff, Chip & Kipper are characters from the Oxford Reading Tree series, which is used in 80% of primary schools, and now appear in a popular new CBeebies series.This story has been written by Roderick Hunt, author of the original Oxford Reading Tree stories, and Annemarie Young; superb storyte

Introduce your child to new situations through these entertaining and sensitively written stories, which are perfect for reading together. Each story is packed with facts and humour to familiarise your child with what to expect from a first experience. In Learning to Swim, Kipper has his first swimming lesson.First Experiences with Biff, Chip & Kipper have been carefully created to help parents explore the wider world with their child, talk about shared feelings and emotions, and build vocabulary through the fun activities included in every book. Each book also includes advice on how to get the most out of reading together and practical tips on navigating new experiences. Biff, Chip & Kipper are characters from the Oxford Reading Tree series, which is used in 80% of primary schools, and now appear in a popular new CBeebies series.This story has been written by Roderick Hunt, author of the original Oxford Reading Tree stories, and Annemarie Young; superb storytellers with over 5

A beautiful first guide to giant pandas, part of an exciting new series of animal books.Head to the mountains of China to study panda bears in this nonfiction field guide for kids.You might know that

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Explore our wonderful world in this big book of exciting information, fascinating photographs, and colourful illustrations. Help your child learn all about the world with My First Encyclopedia by Priddy Books.Priddy Learning: My First Encyclopedia will provide hours of fun reading for curious children. It is divided into eight subject chapters: Earth, Living World, Animals, History, Science, Things That Go, Human Body and People & Culture. Approved by subject specialists, every page is packed full of interesting information written in accessible language for children. The specially commissioned illustrations and stunning photographs help children understand each topic.

Learn all about shapes in this dynamic follow-up to Colors: My First Pop-Up! in the Pop Magic series, an exciting line of preschool books from pop-up wizard Matthew Reinhart that makes learning fun!A

Discover all the foul facts about the 'Great' War with history's most horrible headlines: Frightful First World War edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary gives us all the facts on the First World War including what the 'Fat King' did with food scraps and dead horses, how sniffing your own pee could save your life in a gas attack and why a pair of old socks gave away top German secrets. It's all in Horrible Histories: Frightful First World War.fully illustrated throughout and packed with toe-curling stories- with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh takeon the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new the perfect series for anyonelooking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertainingchildren and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read a

A gloriously illustrated first guide to the weather for ages 6+. Split into four clear sections on: What is Weather?, Changing Weather, World Weather and Extreme Weather, discover how storm clouds for

Experience the magic of an all-new How to Catch story for a younger audience!The New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch brand is expanding with its first-ever board book series for the

An effective first grade workbook that provides daily social and emotional learning (SEL) activities to help students explore emotions, actions, relationships, and decision making. The daily activitie

Super-stylish gift board book with BIG flaps to lift on every page!All toddlers will adore searching for the colourful characters behind the shaped flaps, then naming the animals, objects and people you might find in a city. Arranged by theme, with stunning artwork from homeware designer Edward Underwood, this beautiful book is a celebration of city life in all its vibrancy and diversity. A brilliant tool for building vocabulary and stimulating speech, this delightful title is also just a whole lot of FUN!Also available: 100 First Words

Priddy Learning: My First Let's Spell is a new learning format from Priddy Books including an alphabet flip-chart and a lift-the-flap board book. It is perfect for helping young children learn to reco