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Read to Your Baby Every Night

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30 classic nursery rhymes to read aloud

Illustrated by Chloe Giordano, Edited by Lucy Brownridge

Frances Lincoln Children's Books 9780711281240 May 2, 2023 £12.99 • Hardcover • 64 Pages 24 cm H | 19.5 cm W | 499.9 g Wt

A single volume of tried-and-tested lullabies, songs and poems designed to share with your baby, illustrated with beautiful and tactile embroidery art.

This treasury gives parents the opportunity to rediscover just how useful (and calming) 30 of the best-loved lullabies are in one, beautiful volume. Stunningly embroidered illustrations for each rhyme offer little ones a tactile delight and will make this book a keepsake to treasure.

Chloe Giordano illustrated Read To Your Baby Every Day and Read to Your Toddler Every Day with her handembroidered artwork. Originally from Buckinghamshire, she now lives and works in York.

Lucy Brownridge is an author and editor of children's books based in London. She writes books for children about history of art, history, animals and science. She has an MA in history of art from the Courtauld Institute of Art and a BA in history of art from the University of Bristol.

What a Day

A Mindful Moment For Bedtime

Emma Ballantine, Illustrated by Harriet Hobday

Frances Lincoln Children's Books 9780711277083 June 6, 2023 £7.99 • Paperback • 32 Pages 24 cm H | 24 cm W

The day is nearly over and now it’s time to curl up and remember all of the incredible adventures of the day before saying goodnight.

This is the perfect book to end the day with. It will capture babies' and toddlers' imagination and curiosity, with soothing artwork and melodic text to help them prepare for a restful night’s sleep.

Emma Ballentine is an actress, writer, and voice-over artist. She has a young daughter with actor, artist and writer Mark Strepan.

Harriet Hobday is a freelance Illustrator based in East Yorkshire. She was selected for THE BOOKSELLER's Illustrator Showcase and The Cheltenham Illustration Awards, was runner up in The Batsford Prize, and has been highly commended in the 'The Macmillan Prize' for Children's Illustration

Happy Yak 9780711278615 February 7, 2023 £6.99 • Board Book • 26 Pages 15 cm H | 15 cm W

Happy Yak 9780711278639 February 7, 2023 £6.99 • Board Book • 26 Pages 15 cm H | 15 cm W

Happy Yak

9780711282537

June 6, 2023

£8.99 • Board Book • 22 Pages 18 cm H | 18 cm W

Animal Shapes

Illustrated by Nikolas Ilic, Nikolas Ilic

Learn simple shapes with some amazing animals in this bright and fun board book.

This entertaining and characterful board book from Emmy award-winning visual artist, illustrator and author Nikolas Ilic will bring a smile to the faces of adults and children alike, with cartoon-style illustrations introducing readers to a host of vibrant animals.

Animal Opposites

Illustrated by Nikolas Ilic, Nikolas Ilic

Learn about opposites with some amazing animals in this bright and fun board book.

These eye-catching illustrations will help kids have fun as they learn about opposites in this wonderfully fun book. A great book for parents to read with children or for kids to entertain themselves with, this bright and bold title is the perfect way for early learners to master opposites!

Parp In Space!

Mike Henson, Illustrated by Jorge Martin

PARP! What’s that smell? In this interactive board book, a group of animals enters a rocket to the moon – but it smells like someone keeps breaking wind!

Was it one of them? Or was it egg sandwiches, false teeth or stinky socks? As the animals throw smelly items out through the rubbish chute it slowly becomes clearer who the ‘parper’ is… and it’s not who you expect!

ABC Black History and Me

An inspirational journey through Black history, from A to Z

Queenbe Monyei

Walter Foster Jr 9780760380239 April 4, 2023 £10.99 • Board Book • 32 Pages 22.9 cm H | 22.9 cm W

ABC Black History & Me presents 26 historical concepts, events, and people— from A to Z—that are important in Black American history.

From A is for Advocate to Z is for Zest, each letter of the alphabet is paired with inspirational historical concepts and moments. With age-appropriate concepts and visuals, ABC Black History & Me is a perfect discussion starter for the whole family.

Queenbe Monyei is a digital artist and gif creator. She is passionate about drawing marginalized groups in everyday situations through the use of bold colors, hoping to shed light on their humanity. Her art has been featured on Flow Magazine, GIPHY, The Cartoon Network, HGTV, Givingli, Mary Young, and on prints available from Target.

Happy Yak

9780711275416

June 6, 2023

£8.99 • Board Book • 8 Pages 15 cm H | 15 cm W

Wee Gallery Touch and Feel: Ears

Illustrated by Surya Sajnani

This interactive board book series features the classic touch-and-feel concept but with a fun, stylish Wee Gallery twist! Each spread features an intriguing textile and a different animal character to spark the curiosity of babies and toddlers.

Happy Yak

9780711275454

June 6, 2023

£8.99 • Board Book • 8 Pages 15 cm H | 15 cm W

Wee Gallery Touch and Feel: Wings

Illustrated by Surya Sajnani

In Wee Gallery: Touch and Feel Wings, meet seven stunning creatures who all feature wonderful wings! Little ones will love feeling the different textures and materials, whether it be the glittery, sparkling dragonfly wings or the fluffy pink wings of a swooping flamingo.

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