Nikki Dyson Books

This delightfully illustrated picture reference book contains exactly 1000 animals, from familiar farm animals to exotic creepy crawlies and fascinating undersea creatures. Each page has an array of animals to pore over. A wonderful book to share together. Pre-readers will enjoy looking at the beautiful pictures and spotting favourite animals. Older children can use the book as a starting point for discussion or research. An excellent tool for improving vocabulary as each picture is labelled, with an index at the back of the book. This is an attractive new hardcover picture book edition of the current board book version 9781409551645.

This colourful picture reference book contains exactly 199 illustrations of bugs from around the world. From familiar species to spot in a garden, to exotic giant centipedes and hairy tarantulas, there's plenty to discover. Categories Night-time bugs, Lots of spiders and In a jungle.

A rhyming Little Golden Book introducing young readers to the sport of gymnastics.Classes start this afternoon . . .I’ll become a gymnast soon!Mommy helps me brush my hairand find a leotard to wear.So begins a young girl's love of gymnastics. This rhyming Little Golden Book is a delightful introduction to the excitement of taking gymnastics lessons and being in the gym doing headstands, cartwheels, rhythmic gymnastics, and more! Written by Sue Fliess, the author of the Little Golden Books I'm a Ballerina! and I'm a Figure Skater!

Christmas comes to life in this cheerful counting story with die-cut pages perfect for little hands! Special night, magic flight. Christmas Eve . . . we believe! One star shines, moonlit pines. Two awake, cookies bake. Kids will love this rhyming romp about two adorable siblings on Christmas Eve, who are eagerly preparing for Santa to arrive! With sturdy, die-cut pages to turn and explore, readers will count carols, elves, bells, bows, and more from one to 10 in this interactive book that's perfect for Christmas!

A rhyming Little Golden Book introducing young readers to the joy of figure skating. First I wobble, hold the wall. Coach says it's okay to fall. Though I'm still a bit unsteady, I let go. I'm feeling ready. So begins a young girl's love of figure skating. This rhyming Little Golden Book is a delightful introduction to skating lessons and a first skating competition. Perfect for all young skaters, or even fans who enjoy watching Olympic skating events. Written by Sue Fliess, the author of the bestselling Little Golden Book I'm a Ballerina! and illustrated by Nina Mata, the artist behind Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez's bestselling picturebook.

Now in paperback! Young spy-in-training Beatrice Bly finds herself in a sticky mess when her latest case pulls her attention away from planning for the science fair. After using her keen observation skills to locate the missing class hamster, Beatrice Bly is eager for a new case, and when a sticky mystery goo shows up on her desk, she’s ready. What is it? Where did it come from? Beatrice is entirely focused on finding out. Except that Beatrice is supposed to be figuring out a science fair project with her best friend Nora. Can scientific investigation combine with spy technique to solve both problems? Spy-in-training Beatrice Bly returns in the second book in the Beatrice Bly’s Rules for Spies series, using problem solving, deduction, and STEAM skills in an exciting, fun way. Young sleuths will be eager to get in on the action. Named to the Bank Street Best Books List

What do you get when you cross a Labrador with a Beagle? A Labradeagle, of course! What about a Whippet with a Chihuahua? Why, that's a Whippihuahua! A very silly but absolutely engaging doggy book that will charm the whole family.

What happens when you have a loose tooth, but it's the Tooth Fairy's first day on the job? How will she find you and where will she leave her gifts? In this installation of Sue Fliess and Simona Sanfilippo's Magical Creatures and Crafts series, a group of children wonder what happens if the Tooth Fairy assigned to collect their most recent lost tooth is brand new to her job. How will she know where to find the tooth? What if she goes to the wrong room? To help the Tooth Fairy remember her training, the children devise a plan that will guarantee her success! With the right supplies—colored paper, crayons or pens, scissors, stickers and glitter, and ribbon—young readers who have a wiggly tooth or have recently lost a baby tooth can also help train their Tooth Fairy by making a sign for their bedroom doors similar to the ones the children make in the book. Fliess’s bouncy read-aloud rhyming text and Sanfilippo’s energetic, whimsical illustrations will bring joy to young readers as they watch the children create a scene that will direct the little Tooth Fairy to the tooth she seeks. Also included are guides for teachers and parents about the origin and history of the Tooth Fairy, as well as instructions for making the craft featured in the book.

A rhyming best-selling Little Golden Book about a young girl learning ballet--now in Spanish!Join in on the fun as a young girl goes to ballet class and then performs in her very first recital. This rhyming Little Golden Book is a fun read-aloud with delightful art that children will really enjoy. Makes a terrific gift for all young dancers!

A team of kid astronauts finds out that by working together they can solve big problems. José is an astronaut. He and his crew are traveling to the International Space Station to research how outer space affects the human body and plant growth. When space debris damages the station's solar panels, José's crew learns that they must be ready for anything while living in space.