An enchanting and amusing collection of stories about princesses, with unexpected twists in the tales. These include "The Princess and the Unicorn", "A Dress for a Princess", "Where's That Girl?", "Too Many Princesses!", "It's Raining Cats and Frogs!", "The Prettiest Princess", "The Quest for a Kingdom", "The Lost Crown", "Oh", "Where is My Prince?" and "Living Happily Ever After".
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From new puppies and learning to play an instrument to the first day at school, bathtime fun, colourful pyjamas, a fairy who helps people drift off to sleep and a mountain of cuddly toys, children will be able to relate to these stories.
Large color pages with named pictures of related words. Other pictures are of everyday scenes with smaller, named pictures of elements in the scenes bordering the whole. Rhyming text at the bottom of each scene describes some of the action and asks the reader to identify actions taking place in the scene.
Sleeping Beauty is part of the Ladybird Favourite Tales, which are the timeless treasured stories that generations of children have grown up with and loved. These easy-to-read retellings, enhanced by exciting, richly colourful illustrations, faithfully capture all the magic of the original stories.
Follow the troublesome train as it speeds through the day. An amusing story with repeated vocabulary and bright pictures on every page, the super-size floorbook format means that everybody can read along together.
Selections from such favorite Christmas poems and stories as The twelve days of Christmas, Silent night, the holly and the ivy.
A collection of stories about teddy bears, including exciting stories, scary stories, and silly stories.
Josephine the monkey goes to bed. What will she dream about? This humorous illustrated story with rhythmic, repetitive text seeks to encourage parents and the very young to share the pleasures of reading and being read to.
This delightful collection from celebrated children's illustrator Cathie Shuttleworth is brimming with colourful characters and extraordinary adventures. Favourite fairy tales, new stories and best-loved children's poems are brought magically to life by Cathie's glowing illustrations.
This collection is the perfect book for you to read to small children, or for young readers to try themselves. Divided into five sections, so you can always find the kind of story or verse that you or your child are in the mood for. Beautiful drawings bring each story and rhyme to life, making this an enchanting reading experience. The small chunky format is easy to handle, ideal for tiny hands to hold.
Almost everyone knows the cunning, boot-wearing feline who helps a poor miller achieve a life of riches. In this edition of the brothers Grimm fairytale, the classic story is given an added dimension. Because the book can be completely unfolded, its cut-out illustrations can be projected as shadows onto walls and experienced in an entirely new way. Each page reveals another step in the process by which the sly cat changes the future of his master for the better. All of the key scenes are depicted by an image packed with detail and fantasy—the purchase of the boots, the transformation of the evil magician into a mouse, the happy-end castle wedding of the miller and the princess. These illustrations not only give a contemporary look to the 200-year-old narrative, but they can also be transformed into a dancing play of shadows when held in front of a light. In this way, the cut-outs truly make the story come alive for its young readers.
Featuring a delightful array of playful puppies, bouncing bunnies, and cuddly teddy bears, this vibrant collection of stories offers enchanting tales that capture the imagination. Each character brings its own unique narrative, making it a heartwarming read for young audiences. The stories are designed to engage and entertain, fostering a love for reading through charming and relatable themes.
There are full colour illustrations throughout, including hundreds of photographs, specially commissioned artwork, diagrams and charts. Each section has a glossary of specialist term, and there is a comprehensive index of over 1500 entries.
Young children will love to spot Teddy Bear on every page and talk about what they see. The brightly coloured pictures include objects that are familiar to every child as well as introducing exciting new images. Rhymes on every page encourage children to look more carefully at the pictures and the word list makes this an ideal first reference book.
Suitable for reading aloud and sharing with 2-4 year olds, this title contains lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. It introduces young children to classic stories and fairy tales.
This illustrated pull-the-lever board book is ideal for kindergarten kids, with its bright pictures of children just like them - can you guess who they are?
Learn German with this first word-and-picture book for early readers, with delightfully illustrated scenes to explore ,
Step into a fairy tale! Join Princess Isabella on a magical adventure in which dreams really do come true. Exciting 3D pages invite us to explore Isabella's world, as she travels from enchanged palaces to moonlit forests, through magical mountains and starry skies.
Illustrated collection of favourite classic poems which has appeal for young and old readers.
Poems to delight children of all ages - sorted into themes such as love, adventure, sadness, happiness, travel and discovery. Some are hundreds of years old and others are modern. Illustrated with intricate illustrations on every page.
A little girl walking in the woods finds the house of the three bears and helps herself to their belongings.
The Little Red Car is on her way to the mechanic for a service, when various other slow-moving vehicles get in the way and slow her down.
Celtic History is lost in the mists of time, but the stories live on. These evocative tales of knights, kings and princesses have become known across the world. This beautifully illustrated collection introduces readers to such stories, ideal for reading aloud, or for more confident readers to try themselves. Look out for the little leprechaun hiding on every page!
All is quiet in the town square - until Little Truck arrives with a rattle and a rumble and a beep, beepity, BEEP! How can he make his daily deliveries without causing mayhem?
Little Red Riding Hood is part of the Ladybird Favourite Tales, which are the timeless treasured stories that generations of children have grown up with and loved. These easy-to-read retellings, enhanced by exciting, richly colourful illustrations, faithfully capture all the magic of the original stories.
The Big Pancake is part of the Ladybird Favourite Tales, which are the timeless treasured stories that generations of children have grown up with and loved. These easy-to-read retellings, enhanced by exciting, richly colourful illustrations, faithfully capture all the magic of the original stories.
The Enormous Turnip is part of the Ladybird Favourite Tales, which are the timeless treasured stories that generations of children have grown up with and loved. These easy-to-read retellings, enhanced by exciting, richly colourful illustrations, faithfully capture all the magic of the original stories.
A charmingly-illustrated take on a classic tale, perfect for young readers. When a young prince decides to marry, his mother insists they search the land far and wide to find a real princess—but the perfect bride is hard to find. Caldecott honoree Janet Stevens' expressive animal illustrations bring humor and fun to this traditional story, from the dancing elephant princess to the rain-soaked tiger princess climbing her pile of fluffy featherbeds. This accessible, easy-to-read adaptation is a classic itself, perfect to share with young readers who will love the intricate outfits and cheery wild creatures prancing across the pages.
Join the three little pigs as they set off to see the world, build their houses, and encounter the big, bad wolf.
This is an irresistible collection of 100 classic nursery rhymes, delightfully illustrated by a leading children's artist. It includes popular rhymes such as "Old King Cole", "Three Blind Mice", "Pat-a-Cake", and "Little Bo Peep". Bright, colorful and lively drawings bring the familiar characters to life across the page. This is a charming book that can you can enjoy reading together with your child, who will love the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes.
Age group 3-5. Fun, finger-activities to develop early manual skills.
Hardcover with spiral binding, as pictured; music and lyrics for 26 rhymes/songs (mus)
ILLUSTRATED BY COLIN KINGA CHILDRENS PIRATE ADVENTURE BOOK
All the classics: Time-honored fairy tales, over 100 nursery rhymes, color illustrations on every page. A delight for children of all ages.
This is an engaging collection of over 115 delightful stories illustrated throughout with colorful and lively drawings. The short stories are the perfect length for bedtime reading, with accessible language and pretty pictures that will keep small children entertained as you read together. It includes four chapters each featuring a different cast of cute animal characters: "Five Minute Teddy Bear Tales," "Five Minute Farmyard Tales," "Five Minute Kitten Tales" and "Five Minute Bedtime Tales."
Embark on an adventurous quest with Princess Arabelle as she navigates through enchanting palaces and mysterious caves to retrieve the stolen royal jewels from a cunning dragon. This interactive book features three-dimensional layered pages that enhance the charming illustrations, making it an engaging experience for young readers aged 6-11.
Rhyming book song with CD.
The best adventures start at home! Explore your surroundings in a whole new way with this brilliant fill-in journal from Lonely Planet Kids. Go cloud- spotting, make a skyline collage, design your dream house, create your very own time capsule and lots more.
Presents words and pictures that babies and toddlers will enjoy.
Old MacDonald's Farmyard Tales Baxter, Nicola
Create a unique map that's totally personal to your family's travels. This pull-out interactive world map includes over 180 colourful stickers to show where you've been and where you want to go, plus hundreds of fascinating facts on the back. With a super bright neon cover, this is the perfect gift for explorers and dreamers everywhere.
Some Princesses have a secret. The are really Fairy Princesses! Fairy Princesses have palaces and pretty dresses. They dance at royal balls and wear glittering jewels, just like the other princesses, but they can also do magic. They use their special powers to help make the world a safe and beautiful place. How do they do it? Read this enchanting collection of stories to find out! 3 yrs+
"The little town of Bearborough is home to as fine a bunch of bears as you could ever hope to meet. There are baby bears and granny bears, opera-singing bears and trampolining bears" -- Back cover.
Histoires banales et illustrations de piètre qualité. [SDM].
Turbulente Abenteuergeschichten, urkomisch illustriert von Colin King Man nehme einen garstigen Ritter, füge einen unglückseligen Pagen, eine Jungfrau mit modernen Ansichten, ein verrücktes Heer und Dutzende gefährlicher Drachen hinzu - und schon hat man das Rezept für das schlimmste mittelalterliche Chaos, das man sich denken kann. Achtung, dieses „brodelnde Süppchen“ kann nur mit Lachtränen in den Augen genossen werden! Colin Kings urkomische Illustrationen erwecken Ritter Bertram von Übelruch zum Leben und fügen diesen turbulenten Geschichten eine Prise erquicklichen Wahnsinns hinzu.
Zu allen Jahreszeiten sind die Elfen damit beschäftigt, die Tiere und Pflanzen zu pflegen und zu behüten, die in ihrem verzauberten Reich leben. Da gilt es, frisch geschlüpfte Vögelchen zu bewachen, Samen und Beeren zu sammeln und die ersten Anzeichen des Frühlings nach einem langen, harten Winter zu entdecken. Doch bei allen Pflichten haben die Elfen auch viel Spaß: sie feiern Feste, veranstalten Wettfliegen, sie singen und lachen - all dies ist in dieser bezaubernden und liebevoll illustrierten Geschichtensammlung zu finden. Zum Vorlesen und Anschauen für Kinder ab 3 Jahren.
Kleine Mädchen lieben sie! Feen-Prinzessinnen leben in Schlössern und haben wunderschöne Kleider. Sie tanzen auf königlichen Bällen und tragen glitzernden Schmuck. Sie sind etwas Besonderes - sie können zaubern. Sie nutzen ihre außergewöhnlichen Fähigkeiten, um anderen zu helfen und die Welt sicherer und schöner zu machen. Zauberhafte Geschichten zum Vorlesen und Selberlesen für Kinder ab 5 Jahren Von der Erfolgsautorin Nicola Baxter Mit wunderschönen kindgerechten Illustrationen
Diese Sammlung enthält bekannte Märchen und neue Geschichten, liebevoll illustriert von renommierten Kinderbuchillustratoren. Die lebhaften Erzählungen sind ideal zum Vorlesen und Selberlesen für Kinder ab vier Jahren. Das Handtaschenformat eignet sich perfekt für unterwegs.
Die schönsten Bibelgeschichten für Kinder Diese Bibelgeschichten aus dem Alten und Neuen Testament sind für Kinder ausgewählt und kindgerecht bearbeitet worden. Die beliebtesten Geschichten - von der Arche Noah, der Sintflut, Josef und seinen Brüdern oder der Hochzeit zu Kana und die Speisung der Zehntausenden - vermitteln auch einen Eindruck von der Vielfalt der Bibel und motivieren die Kinder, sich intensiver mit dem Buch der Bücher zu beschäftigen. Alle Geschichten zeigen, wie Gott in der Welt wirkt, wie er für die Menschen sorgt und ihnen hilft, zu ihm zu finden. Die wunderschönen ansprechenden Illustrationen machen das Buch für Kinder begehrenswert und tragen zu einem besseren Verständnis dieser spannenden Geschichten bei.
Könnten Spielsachen sprechen, würden sie manch interessante Geschichte erzählen. Was geschieht wohl, wenn der richtige Bär zum falschen Kind gelangt und nicht geliebt wird? Oder was passiert mit einer Puppe in den Händen eines Mädchens, das gar nicht Puppen spielt? Diese 10 liebevoll illustrierten Geschichten aus dem Kinderzimmer vermitteln einen neuen Blick auf den Inhalt der Spielzeugkiste.
Zwanzig magische Geschichten aus dem Reich der Feen und Elfen: Die wunderschön illustrierten Erlebnisse der Traumfeen, der Prinzessinnenfeen und all der anderen kleinen liebenswerten Wesen entführen kleine Leser und Zuhörer in zauberhafte Fantasiewelten.
Tauche mit der Fee Violetta ein in eine wunderbare 3-D-Märchenwelt und begleite sie auf einer spanneden Reise voller Magie, in der Wünsche wahr werden. Am Ende ihrer Reise zur Feenkönigin wartet eine wunderbare Überraschung auf die kleine Fee.§Pop-ups auf jeder Doppelseite
Feenreiche Vorlesegeschichten 20 magische Geschichten aus dem geheimnisvollen Reich fantastischer Geschöpfe vereinigt dieses bezaubernde Buch. In ihnen tummeln sich muntere Elfen und wunderschöne Feen-Prinzessinnen. Sie alle erleben die tollsten Sachen und nutzen ihre außergewöhnlichen Fähigkeiten, um anderen zu helfen. Die unverwechselbaren Illustrationen von Beverlie Manson beleben jede einzelne Geschichte auf einzigartige Weise.
Chaotische, verrückte Geschichten, urkomisch illustriert von Colin King Man nehme einen kampflustigen Piraten, füge eine ahnungslose Mannschaft, einen boshaften Papageien, eine verrückte Riesenkrake und flüchtige Fetzen einer Schatzkarte hinzu - und schon hat man das schlimmste Chaos auf den sieben Weltmeeren, das man sich nur denken kann. Achtung, dieses „schäumende Süppchen“ kann nur mit Lachtränen in den Augen genossen werden! Colin Kings urkomische Illustrationen erwecken die Mannschaft der „Purpurpustel“ zum Leben und fügen diesen stürmischen Geschichten eine Prise nautischen Nonsens hinzu.
Nicola Baxter und Beverlie Manson haben sich zauberhafte neue Elfengeschichten ausgedacht, die wunderbar zum Vorlesen und Träumen geeignet sind. Für Kinder ab 3 Jahren.
Du möchtest also eine Fee werden? Das ist wirklich nicht so schwer - halte dich nur an die Ratschläge in diesem Buch. Hier erfährst du alles über Feen-Spaß und Zaubersprüche, Feen-Feste und magische Ausstattung. Und dein eigener Fee-Zauber wird dir in allen Lebenslagen weiter helfen.
Dieses Buch ist voll mit zauberhaften kleinen Geschichten über die Erlebnisse von abenteuerlustigen Katzen, geschäftigen Bären und den vielen Tieren auf dem Bauernhof Sausewind. Eltern und Kinder werden viel Spaß haben beim Vorlesen, Zuhören und Betrachten der liebevollen Illustrationen. Genau das Richtige für die gemeinsame Zeit vor dem Einschlafen. - Zum Vorlesen und Selberlesen für Kinder ab 4 Jahren. - Jede Seite bunt und liebevoll illustriert.
