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3 – 8 years

The Wim Wom from the Mustard Mill
978-1-84643-118-0

Polly Peters

Roberta Angeletti

32 pages
268 x 245mm

Soft cover

Autumn 2008

£5.99

What is a Wim Wom?

It will eat their beans, steal their socks, and wipe its nose on their coats,
but what does it look like?

The adults warn that the mischievous Wim Wom will cause trouble if the children don’t do as they’re told.

Join the children as they try to find out what a Wim Wom really looks like
using clues from their parents and grandparents.
Eventually the children decide that the Wim Wom is not actually real…or is it?

Benefits :
• Encourages imaginative play

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from 3 years

Roly Poly Discovery

Jungle
978-1-84643-243-9

Snow
978-1-84643-244-6

Ocean
978-1-84643-245-3

Space
978-1-84643-246-0

Kees Moerbeck

32 pages
85mm x 85mm x 85mm

Box Book

Autumn 2008

£6.99

Child's Play continues its reputation for high quality, 3D engineering
with another innovative approach to play and learning.

Discover the wild jungle, snowy regions, the deep ocean and outer space
as you unravel these fascinating pop-up books.

Benefits :
• A completely original design!
• Roll out and pop-up, to provide a whole host of tactile
and visual surprises for children of any age!


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4 - 7 years

Tales with a Twist

Dingo Dog and the Invisible Storm
978-1-84643-247-7

Andrew Fusek Peters

Anna Wadham

32 pages
248 x 265 mm

Soft Cover

Autumn 2008

£6.99

The Bush animals are fed up of Dingo Dog’s bullying and generate a storming idea to teach him a lesson.

This traditional Australian 'Tale with a Twist' is retold by poet, author and storyteller, Andrew Fusek Peters, and delightfully illustrated by Anna Wadham. Anna Wadham was short-listed as one of the Booktrust Early Years Award’s Best New Illustrators for her last collaboration with Andrew Fusek Peters, Ant and the Big Bad Bully Goat.

Benefits :
• Modern twist on a traditional story
• Clever word play
• Magnificent illustrations bring the story to life

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Bath or Bed? Wind or Rain? Teddy or Train? Carrots or Peas?
Which do we prefer? We can pick and choose!

On each page of this book the child’s head rotates allowing them to look happy or sad. The reader can turn the head to reflect their opinion. Open-ended questions mean that each reading of the book will be different, depending on how we feel.

A fantastic tool for encouraging discussion between parent and child about feelings and choices.

Benefits :
• Interactive
• Encourage discussion

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There’s a FIRST TIME for everything!

Young children’s lives are full of new experiences and these books help make them enjoyable and rewarding. The simple conversational text and lively illustrations are carefully designed to encourage further dialogue between reader and child.

Use these books as a starting point to talk to your child and help them to understand and prepare for these events, and to share any worries they may have.

Benefits :
• Sturdy card format
• Help children deal with unfamiliar experiences
• Vibrant illustrations
    

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A new addition to the family is exciting, but the experience can also be worrying and confusing for siblings. Coping with the new situations and emotions that arise can be very challenging.
This series of four board books deals with the anticipation of waiting for the new baby, the excitement of the arrival itself, and the beginnings of the special relationship between siblings. The simple conversational text and lively illustrations are carefully designed to encourage dialogue between reader and child.

Benefits :
• Androgynous characters mean that both boys and girls can identify
with them
• Ideal for helping a child to deal with the arrival of a new sibling.

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Sometimes, adults just won’t listen. Ella tries to warn Nursey about all the odd characters that are filling up Tom’s pram.

But Nursey won’t believe her…  until she can see for herself.

Benefits :
•  New Author/Illustrator
•  Humorous tale

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Tough card format, perfect for babies and toddlers

With a high emotional content reflecting a child’s own life and experiences,
this is perfect for sharing during a special quiet time.

Every baby’s noo noo is different, but they are all just as special! Find out what makes them unique, and why babies love them.

Benefits :
• Sturdy format to withstand handling by babies and toddlers
• Babies can recognise themselves in the book
• Encourages reading habits and concentration

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Lion always wants more than everyone else, and he thinks it’s only fair that he gets the most!
But will he still want the Lion’s share when all the fun is over?

Benefits :
• Lion finger puppet will entice reluctant readers
• Encourages motor skills
• Charming illustrations

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Babies love to chatter with their toys. In these books, the puppet can actually respond. Help baby re-enact everyday experiences pretending to be the parent, whilst the puppet plays the part of the child.

Benefits :
•  Encourages conversation
•  Enticing finger puppet

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Helping with real tasks is a natural progression from pretend play, and is a crucial stage in a child’s development. Achieving a shared goal encourages a sense of responsibility and develops many skills useful in later life. Simple conversational text and lively illustrations are carefully designed to encourage dialogue between reader and child.

Benefits :
•  Sturdy card format
•  Encourages children to help out
•  Teaches sequence of events
•  Award-winning illustrator

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