Top That Publishing Trade Catalogue 2015 by Top That Publishing Ltd

TOP THAT 2015

Learning Through Play We believe that children learn through play and exploration! The titles in this brochure support pivotal stages in their education, and are colour-coded and age-graded throughout.

Literacy

Our award-winning storybooks will help to kick-start a lifelong love of reading. Perfect for new and emerging readers, or as books for grown-ups to share with younger children.

Numeracy

Interactive sticker and novelty titles bring numbers to life and support international numeracy learning objectives.

Understanding the World

Important life skills, and encouraging childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s selfconfidence to speak and listen, are key themes in these titles.

Expressive Arts and Design

Our books-plus and activity titles help children to develop fine motor skills, encourage creative expression and promote learning through hands-on activities.

To creativity and beyond! This year’s highlights include an awesome new range of wall art titles, a preschool craft-based activity range called Arty Mouse, sensational historical sticker books, and a buccaneering brand for girls aged 5-8.

Meet the Princess Pirates on pages 4-5. Hi! I’m Arty Mouse. Find me on pages 6-7.

New press out and build titles … see pages 8-9 and pages 37-48.

Contents Character Books 4–17 Picture Storybooks 18–36 Novelty Books 37–79 Activity Books 80–111 Books Plus 112–130 Magnetic Books 131–140

New sticker books … see from page 80 for details.

Cookbooks 141–144 Contact Us 145

Over 500 new titles inside!

Notes 146–148

New picture storybooks … see from page 18 for details.

New educational magnetics …

see from page 131 for details.

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Character Novelty Books Books

When five young princesses discover magic rings buried in the grounds of their finishing school, they are launched into adventures beyond their wildest dreams. Set sail with Topaz, Jade, Coral, Pearl and Opal as they embrace the Princess Pirates’ code of friendship, loyalty, magic and girl power! Scratch and Sketch Adventure Books Princess Party Best Friends Young girls will love these interactive art activity books! Titles include a ‘Choose your own ending’ Princess Pirates story to colour in, 16 rainbow-tastic scratch cards of the heroines, and a sketch pad section so readers can write and draw their own Princess Pirates adventures.

Specification Book size: 215x165 mm, 3 sections with dividers, colouring story section: 32pp, scratch cards: 16 leaves, creativity pad: 16pp, one colour text, hardback, wirobound, scratch stylus tool, age 5+.

Unique Selling Points

A new character series for girls 5-8.

• Strong visual series identity for impulse purchase power. your own ending’ story section(s) encourage • ‘Choose creative expression. Princess Pirates values support good parenting and • Strong are featured throughout the books.

Character Novelty Books Books Activity Packs Best Friends Friendship Bracelets Party Hair Nail Art Young girls will love to join the Princess Pirates on a voyage of discovery and creativity! Providing an ‘open the book and get stuck in’ introduction to the popular title themes, Princess Pirates Activity Packs include super-clear advice for completing rewarding craft and best friends’ projects.

Rings included in Best Friends light up when connected - perfect for BFs to share! Best-selling title topic themes with components to complete key projects.

Specification Book Size: 265x200 mm, 24pp, full colour, hinged vacform held on rigid extended back cover, themed components, age 7+.

Unique Selling Points Princess Pirates titles promote creativity and encourage • All quality family time. and pirate themes collide for maximum appeal to • Princess target readership.

Character Novelty Books Books

Early learning through art by Book Trust Early Years winner, Mandy Stanley

Meet Arty Mouse – a small character who is big on creativity! A future friend of children and parents alike, Arty Mouse introduces the very young to simple creative skills, enabling them to express what they see in the world around them, through creative play. Wipe Clean Books Arty Numbers Arty Words Illustrator & Author: Mandy Stanley

Preschool children will have fun with these wipe-clean titles designed to be enjoyed again and again. The winning combination of bright, colourful illustrations, simple text and fun activities will encourage the very young to get to grips with first numbers and essential first words.

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Early development of simple creative skills is proven to give children a head start at school.

Specification Book size: 280x216 mm, 24 pp, full colour, wipe-clean pages, wipe-clean pen, age 3+.

Unique Selling Points

• Introducing key early learning concepts through creative activities. • The wipe-clean format is perfect for enjoying again and again. 6

Character Novelty Books Books Sticker Doodles Books Arty Friends Arty World Illustrator & Author: Mandy Stanley

Very young children will love discovering picture-making with these innovative sticker doodle titles. Learning how to draw and create first animals and much more will be easy and fun with the sticker shapes and pen included.

Specification Book size: 280x216 mm, 24 pp, full colour, stickers, pen, age 3+.

Unique Selling Points

• Encouraging creative observation and discovery through picture-making. • Stickers and pen included so preschoolers can get creative straight away.

Books Plus Play Clay Magnets Printing Stencils Illustrator & Author: Mandy Stanley

In these activity-packed titles, Arty Mouse and his friends encourage very young children to get to grips with creative play and new skills. Craft tools or materials appropriate to each title are attached in a reusable vac form, so children can get started straight away.

More than ever, parents are recognising the importance of creative play as part of their child’s development.

Components tbc.

Specification Book size: 250x240 mm, 24 pp, full colour, hardback, concealed wiro binding, die-cut window, themed components, age 3+. (Specification may change.)

Unique Selling Points

• Perfect craft-based activities for developing hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. colourful illustrations by award-winning illustrator, author and designer, Mandy • Bright, Stanley, are sure to be a hit with children and parents alike. 7

Character Novelty Books Books

Panda, Fox and Donkey are the very best of friends. Young children will enjoy joining these loveable animal characters as they meet new people and discover new places. Learning Journeys books promote a greater understanding of the world and are perfect for emerging readers and for parents to read to their child. Press Out and Build Model with Storybook 3 Go Camping Illustrator: Alabama Barnes Author: Oakley Graham

Three friends embark on a camping trip in their old camper van. However, the trip soon transforms into a voyage of discovery and learning as they travel all the way around the world. Kids will love the global destinations the pals visit, and will enjoy slotting together the model of the camper van for interactive storytime fun.

Assembled model size: 205 mm x 110 mm x 177 mm.

Specification Book size: 254x254 mm, 16 pp, full colour, casebound, 8 pp die-cut card play pieces, age 3+ (adult supervision recommended).

Unique Selling Points OCED, UK National Curriculum and Common â&#x20AC;˘ Supports Core State Standards learning objectives. fun and safe toy promotes interaction with the story, â&#x20AC;˘ Apromoting reading comprehension.

Character Novelty Books Books Press Out and Build Model with Storybook 3 Go to London Illustrator: Alabama Barnes Author: Oakley Graham

When Panda, Fox and Donkey visit London they find an envelope that is addressed to the Queen of England ... but it doesn’t have an address! Thinking that it must be important, they decide to deliver the letter to the Queen. With top ten tourist attractions featured on every page, children will love to join the animal friends on an illustrated tour of London! A press out and build model of a world-famous London bus adds to the storytime fun.

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Assembled model size: 205 mm x 110 mm x 177 mm.

Specification Book size: 254x254 mm, 16 pp, full colour, casebound, 8 pp die-cut card play pieces, age 3+ (adult supervision recommended).

Unique Selling Points historic London landmarks including: • Features The British Museum, Buckingham Palace,

The Tower of London, Trafalgar Square and The Natural History Museum.

model of • Easy-to-assemble world-famous London bus

makes a great room decoration.

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Character Novelty Books Books

Our best-selling range of interactive novelty titles based on the number one paid app of all time! Over 2 billion Angry Birds app downloads!

Hand Puppet Book Red Bird to the Rescue! Author: Kate Thomson

By placing their fingers inside Red’s beak, children and adults can read the story together, and have fun with the interactive prompts, as Red saves the day!

ISBN: 978-1-78244-201-1 EAN: 9 781782 442011

Angry Birds is the number one paid app of all time.

Matilda’s Big Problem! Author: Oakley Graham

By placing their fingers inside Matilda’s beak, children and adults can read the story together, and have fun with the interactive prompts, as Matilda tries to save her garden!

ISBN: 978-1-78244-919-5 EAN: 9 781782 449195

Specification

Overall size: 212x212 mm, page size: 205x205 mm, 16 pp, full colour, casebound board book, integral plush hand puppet, age 3+.

FDU size: 450x400x1800 mm, (assembled). Holds 74 mixed titles, full colour shaped header.

Unique Selling Points

plush puppet extends out the front of the board book and • Integral has been designed to interact with the story on every page.

• Angry Birds has over 26 milllion likes on Facebook. © 2009-2015 Rovio Entertainment Ltd. Rovio, Angry Birds, Bad Piggies, Mighty Eagle and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Rovio Entertainment Ltd. All rights reserved.

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Character Novelty Books Books

ISBN: 978-1-78244-198-4 EAN: 9 781782 441984

ISBN: 978-1-78244-199-1 EAN: 9 781782 441991

Magnetic Books Magnetic Mix-up! Magnetic Mash-up! Author: Eilidh Rose

With over thirty Angry Birds’ or Bad Piggies’ features to choose from, children can recreate their favourite birds and Minions, or mix them up to make hundreds of hilarious new characters!

Specification Overall size: 240x205 mm, page size: 169x200 mm, 10 pp, full colour, shaped magnets, hardback with magnetic pages, hinged vac form for safe storage of play pieces, age 3+.

E Unique Selling Point

• Over thirty themed Angry Birds’ or Bad Piggies’ magnetic features. © 2009-2015 Rovio Entertainment Ltd. Rovio, Angry Birds, Bad Piggies, Mighty Eagle and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Rovio Entertainment Ltd. All rights reserved.

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Character Novelty Books Books

Angry Birds Playground titles are part of the new Rovio Learning range of books.

Activity Book Paper Craft Fun!

Create 13 Angry Birds’ paper craft projects!

Author: Nat Lambert

Follow the step-by-step instructions to create 13 original Angry Birds’ paper craft projects using the construction papers included.

Specification Overall size: 240x190 mm, page size: 240x170 mm, 32 pp instructions, 16 pp pre-printed and perforated craft papers, full colour, 2 tabbed dividers, concealed wirobound, hardback, age 5+.

ISBN: 978-1-78244-200-4 EAN: 9 781782 442004

Mask Book Ca-Cool Masks Author: Eilidh Rose

Including fun Angry Birds’ facts, children can press out and build eight masks by following the clear step-by-step instructions.

Build 8 masks of your favourite characters!

ISBN: 978-1-78244-197-7 EAN: 9 781782 441977

Specification Book size: 280x216 mm, 16 pp, 8 die-cut masks, paperback, elastic and sticky pads included, age 5+.

Character Novelty Books Books Activity Book Fun Things to Make and Do Author: Nat Lambert

There are 20 creative craft projects waiting to be discovered inside this super fun Angry Birds book.

Specification Book size: 226x226 mm, 64 pp, full colour, paperback, age 5+.

ISBN: 978-1-78244-202-8 EAN: 9 781782 442028

Create 20 ca-cool themed projects!

Pop-up Book Ca-Cool Counting Author: Nat Lambert

Children can read the fun, rhyming text, lift the flaps to reveal the number and then turn the page to see which Angry Bird will pop up next!

ISBN: 978-1-78244-196-0 EAN: 9 781782 441960

Angry Birds pop up on every page!

Unique Selling Points

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• Part of the brand new Angry Birds Playground range of titles. • Angry Birds Playground titles provide a fun learning experience. © 2009-2015 Rovio Entertainment Ltd. Rovio, Angry Birds, Bad Piggies, Mighty Eagle and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Rovio Entertainment Ltd. All rights reserved.

Specification Overall size: 260x260 mm, page size: 254x254 mm, 10 pp, full colour, pop-ups on every spread, hardback, age 3+.

Character Novelty Books Books Press Out and Build Bad Piggies Pirate Ship

Build your own Bad Piggies’ pirate ship!

Illustrator: Carlos da Cruz Model makers: Sally Hopgood / Gary Kings

Angry Birds fans will love this press out and build box. Simply press out the shaped card pieces and follow the step-by-step instructions to build an amazing full colour 58.5 x 61 cm model of the Bad Piggies’ pirate ship.

No scissors or glue require d!

ISBN: 978-1-78244-643-9 EAN: 9 781782 446439

Finished model measures 58.5 x 61 cm!

Specification Box size: 225x284x43 mm, hardback box outer, 20 sheets of full colour shaped card, 5 sheets of full colour paper sails, 20 pp, full colour book, age 7+ (with adult supervision).

E Unique Selling Points built, children can create their own Angry Birds adventures – • Once encouraging imagination and creativity.

• Easy to follow, photographic step-by-step instructions for assembly. © 2009-2015 Rovio Entertainment Ltd. Rovio, Angry Birds, Bad Piggies, Mighty Eagle and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Rovio Entertainment Ltd. All rights reserved.

Character Novelty Books Books Pull-the-Tab Books Times Tables with Red Taking Away with Chuck Dividing with the Blues Adding Up with Bomb Author: Nat Lambert

Learning to add, take away, multiply and divide is easy with these interactive pull-the-tab books!

Supports international numeracy learning objectives!

Pull the tab to reveal the answers to maths questions posed on each page.

Specification

N Unique Selling Points

• Educational value – teaches vital maths skills. • Interactive pull-the-tab format and Angry Birds characters make learning fun. © 2009-2015 Rovio Entertainment Ltd. Rovio, Angry Birds, Bad Piggies, Mighty Eagle and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Rovio Entertainment Ltd. All rights reserved.

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Book size: 260x151 mm, 12 pp, full colour, hardback with pull-out tabs, age 5+.

Character Novelty Books Books The magic of Roald Dahl, one of the world’s most beloved children’s authors, and Quentin Blake, the man who brought Dahl’s characters to life, has been captured in these imaginative products – the perfect way to spark young minds! Activity Book Build Your Own Chocolate Factory Children will be able to follow in the footsteps of the eccentric Willy Wonka as they open the doors to this model chocolate factory. Photographic step-by-step instructions show how the pieces simply slot together. No glue or scissors required!

Roald Dahl was listed as 16th in the ‘50 greatest British writers since 1945’ by The Times.

No scissors or glue require d!

ISBN: 978-1-78244-548-7 EAN: 9 781782 445487

Model measures 50 cm tall!

Specification Book size: 312x232 mm, 14 pp text, 16 pp die-cut card, full colour, paperback, age 7+ (with adult supervision).

E Unique Selling Points

• Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for assembly. • Encourages creative play and parent-child interaction.

Character Novelty Books Books Activity Kits Whipple-Scrumptious Words Grobswitchy Grub Magical Mischief Terrible Tricks Children will have hours of fun with these whiz-bangeractivity gift sets, based on the works of Roald Dahl. Each gift set contains a book and components to complete projects inspired by favourite Dahl characters.

ISBN: 978-1-78244-653-8 EAN: 9 781782 446538

ISBN: 978-1-78244-656-9 EAN: 9 781782 446569

ISBN: 978-1-78244-654-5 EAN: 9 781782 446545

ISBN: 978-1-78244-655-2 EAN: 9 781782 446552

Perfect for face-out and gift table displays!

Specification Box size: 135x225x40 mm, book size: 110x90 mm, 24 pp, full colour, paperback, die-cut window, themed components, age 7+.

Unique Selling Points

• Themed components included. • With illustrations by world-famous artist, Quentin Blake. © Roald Dahl Nominee Ltd / Quentin Blake 2015. Roald Dahl is a registered trademark of Roald Dahl Ltd.

Picture Novelty Storybooks Books Picture Storybooks Tig & Tog The Discovery Illustrator & Author: Sally Garland

‘Tig didn’t want Tog to play with the stick. It was her stick.’ But when Tig uses the stick to draw in the snow, she notices something strange and interesting sticking out of the ground. Tig and Tog work together to dig the thing out – and the stick just isn’t enough for the job! The two friends must learn to share and work together to make an amazing discovery.

ISBN: 978-1-78445-285-8 EAN: 9 781784 452858

Cat and Dog Illustrator: Zoe Waring Author: Helen Oswald

‘Cat slept in the day. Dog slept at night. But every evening they met for their daily scrap.’ After their biggest fight ever, Cat and Dog decide to come out at different times. And guess what ... they miss each other! Young children will love discovering what happens next in this funny, original tale, about an unlikely friendship.

ISBN: 978-1-78445-286-5 EAN: 9 781784 452865

Specification Book size: 254x254 mm, 32 pp, full colour, paperback, matt lamination and spot gloss UV, age 3+.

L Unique Selling Points

• Original and heart-warming tales for parents and children to enjoy together. • High production values and superior paper stock. 18

Picture Novelty Storybooks Books Picture Storybooks Tiny Whale Illustrator: Puy Pinillos Author: Joshua George

When a little orange fish with a very big family feels ignored, he starts to look for attention elsewhere. This delightfully illustrated, humorous adventure about bravery, friendship and VERY big fibs, shows that sometimes even the littlest of fish can make a big difference!

ISBN: 978-1-78445-287-2 EAN: 9 781784 452872

See You Later, Alligator Illustrator: Emma Levey Author: Sally Hopgood

When a friendly tortoise decides to set off on an adventure, he must first say goodbye to all of his friends. Affectionate farewells, of the sort that parents and their children share, are uttered to each animal as he slowly progresses through the zoo. Unfortunately, Tortoise spends so long with his heart-warming goodbyes that it is too dark for an adventure by the time he reaches the exit to the zoo. Comedic illustrations by the super-talented Emma Levey, author and illustrator of Hattie Peck, are the perfect accompaniment for Sally Hopgood’s whimsical story – an ideal book for parents and children to share at bedtime!

ISBN: 978-1-78445-288-9 EAN: 9 781784 452889

Specification Book size: 254x254 mm, 32 pp, full colour, paperback, matt lamination and spot gloss UV, age 3+.

L Unique Selling Points

• Tiny Whale is a story for anyone who’s ever felt small. You Later, Alligator is illustrated by Emma Levey, author and illustrator • See of Hattie Peck, which sold 3,000 copies in the first week of publication. 19

Picture Novelty Storybooks Books Picture Storybooks That’s not funny, Bunny! Illustrator & Author: Bethany Hines

‘Bunny just wanted to be different. He was always dressing up in silly costumes, trying to impress his friends.’ Written and illustrated by a new talent in children’s picture books, ‘That’s not funny, Bunny!’ is a warm and beautiful story about learning to be happy with who you are.

ISBN: 978-1-78445-104-2 EAN: 9 781784 451042

The Bear who loved to Dance Illustrator & Author: Monika Filipina Trzpil

Bear loves to dance – ballet, tap, swing, even breakdance. But there’s just one problem - he doesn’t seem to be very good at it. One day he spots a poster for an ice-skating competition – only for bears. Despite feeling nervous on the day, Bear’s swishing, twizzling performance is amazing. And the other animals discover that ice skating isn’t quite as easy as it looks ...

ISBN: 978-1-78445-245-2 EAN: 9 781784 452452

Specification Book size: 254x254 mm, 32 pp, full colour, paperback, matt lamination and spot gloss UV, age 3+.

L Unique Selling Points

• Distinctive illustration style makes That’s not funny, Bunny! stand out from the crowd. Bear who loved to Dance is an uplifting story of perseverance and personal triumph • The that will appeal to children and parents alike. 20

Picture Novelty Storybooks Books Picture Storybooks Alice in Wonderland Illustrator: Alexandra Bell Author: Adapted from Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Susie Linn

To mark the 150th anniversary of the publication of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Alexandra Bell and Susie Linn have teamed up to create an abbreviated story that is perfect for the very young. From White Rabbit and the Cheshire Cat to the inimitable Queen of Hearts, a whole new generation of children will love to join Alice, and other favourite characters, for a nonsensical adventure in Wonderland.

ISBN: 978-1-78445-246-9 EAN: 9 781784 452469

Beowulf the Brave Illustrator: Emi Ordás Author: Oakley Graham

Beowulf is one of the most important works of Anglo-Saxon literature and this brand new version of the heroic tale has been written especially for young children. Follow a brave boy as he steps into Beowulf’s boots and battles against monsters and dragons in a refreshing alternative to typical books in the picture book genre.

ISBN: 978-1-78445-247-6 EAN: 9 781784 452476

Specification Book size: 254x254 mm, 32 or 24 pp, full colour, paperback, Alice in Wonderland with matt lamination and spot gloss UV, age 3+.

L Unique Selling Points

• 2015 is the 150th anniversary of the original publication of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. story of Beowulf has been depicted many times in film and literature. Oakley Graham’s • The version of the tale is the first book that has been written for children aged 6 and younger. 21

Picture Novelty Storybooks Books Picture Storybooks Shiver Me Timbers! Illustrator: Nina Caniac Author: Oakley Graham

‘This is the tale of a fearsome pirate crew, They’ll shiver your timbers with the things they do! You’re sure to walk the plank if you step out of line, And singing on Sunday is a punishable crime!’ Join Captain Black and his pirate crew as they go looking for treasure and adventure in this swashbuckling sea shanty on the high seas!

ISBN: 978-1-78445-248-3 EAN: 9 781784 452483

Little Lost Panda Illustrator: Dubravka Kolanovic Author: Ellie Patterson

When Little Panda runs too far ahead of his mummy he quickly gets lost. But under the watchful eye of his friends, Little Panda has a big adventure and learns to stay close to his mummy in the future.

ISBN: 978-1-78445-249-0 EAN: 9 781784 452490

Specification Book size: 254x254 mm, 32 or 24 pp, full colour, paperback, age 3+.

L Unique Selling Points

• Pirates are an evergreen title topic regularly topping best-seller charts worldwide. Lost Panda is a perfect book for teaching children about the dangers of running • Little out of sight of parents or guardians. 22

Picture Novelty Storybooks Books Picture Storybooks Milly Meerkat in trouble again Illustrator: Francesca Pesci Author: Oakley Graham

Aesop’s stories have captivated readers for over 2,000 years and in this new version of The Tortoise and the Hare, the famous fable is given a meerkat makeover! Following hot on the tail of Milly’s first best-selling adventure, the young meerkat learns that it isn’t good to boast when she challenges an older member of the colony to a race.

ISBN: 978-1-78445-250-6 EAN: 9 781784 452506

Three Billy Goats Gruff Illustrator: Christina Forshay Retold by: Joshua George

First published in the 1840s, this Norwegian fairytale has been retold to children all over the world and remains as appealing as ever. In this brand new re-telling, Forshay’s bold illustrations are paired with George’s faithful but comedic text to open up the story for a whole new generation of young children.

ISBN: 978-1-78244-571-5 EAN: 9 781782 445715

Specification Book size: 254x254 mm, 32 or 24 pp, full colour, paperback, age 3+.

L Unique Selling Points

• The first storybook featuring Milly Meerkat has sold over 80,000 copies worldwide. Billy Goats Gruff has been retold for over 170 years and remains one of the • Three most popular fairytales in the world today. 23

Picture Novelty Storybooks Books Picture Storybooks The Wizard of Oz Illustrator: Dania Florino Author: Adapted from Frank L. Baum’s Wizard of Oz by Joshua George

Join Dorothy in the wonderful land of Oz in this adaptation of Frank L. Baum’s timeless novel. Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly Lion are all waiting for a whole new generation of children to discover them as they journey along the yellow brick road to the magical Emerald City. Adapted to the perfect length for a bedtime story, and with sumptuous new illustrations, this book is sure to appeal to old and new fans alike.

ISBN: 978-1-78445-251-3 EAN: 9 781784 452513

Quicker Than a Princess Illustrator: Inna Chernyak Author: Enid Richemont

This enchanting tale details just how long it takes different animals to grow a baby – are all of them quicker than a princess?

ISBN: 978-1-78244-480-0 EAN: 9 781782 444800

Specification Book size: 254x254 mm, 32 or 24 pp, full colour, paperback, age 3+.

L Unique Selling Points Wizard of Oz is one of the best known of all films and part of • The popular culture. commission award-winning artists and authors to help us create • We storybooks that withstand the test of time.

Picture Novelty Storybooks Books Picture Storybooks Cute as a Button Illustrator: Gareth Llewhellin Author: Carrie Hennon

When a new baby is born into a family, the dad describes it as being, ‘cute as a button’. Written from the perspective of an older sibling, the gently humorous story follows a child’s train of thought as they struggle to understand exactly what ‘cute as a button’ actually means.

ISBN: 978-1-78445-252-0 EAN: 9 781784 452520

Anansi the Clever Spider Illustrator: Barbara Cantini Retold by: Susie Linn

Anansi the spider was very clever and very wise, but he wanted to be cleverer and wiser still! Stunning illustrations throughout reveal our spider hero’s cunning plan in this new story based on West African and Caribbean folklore. Tales of Anansi’s great cunning and intelligence were told by captives during the Atlantic Slave Trade and are now popular throughout the world.

ISBN: 978-1-78445-253-7 EAN: 9 781784 452537

Specification Book size: 254x254 mm, 32 or 24 pp, full colour, paperback, age 3+.

L Unique Selling Points as a Button is the perfect book to prepare a young child for • Cute the arrival of a new baby brother or sister. is one of the most important characters • Anansi in West African and Caribbean folklore.

Picture Novelty Storybooks Books Picture Storybooks Hattie Peck Illustrator & Author: Emma Levey

Little Hattie Peck loved eggs! Big ones, small ones, speckled ones. All she wanted was an egg of her own. One day Hattie left her cosy coop on an adventure to find all the abandoned eggs of the world. And find them she did! But what will happen when they hatch? Hattie Peck is a heart-warming tale of triumph in the face of adversity and is a perfect bedtime story.

ISBN: 978-1-78244-478-7 EAN: 9 781782 44487

Always There Bear Illustrator: Gareth Llewhellin Author: Trudi Granger

First-time author, Trudi Granger, perfectly captures the magical relationship that children enjoy with their favourite cuddly toy. Whether a child is in need of friendship, comfort, or help in any situation, they need a bear who is always there!

ISBN: 978-1-78244-475-6 EAN: 9 781782 444756

Specification Book size: 254x254 mm, 32 pp, full colour, paperback, matt lamination with spot gloss UV, age 3+.

L Unique Selling Point 3,000 copies of Hattie Peck were sold in the first week of publication â&#x20AC;˘ Over in the UK.

Picture Novelty Storybooks Books Picture Storybooks The Noisy Foxes Illustrator & Author: Amy Husband

A family of noisy foxes find out that the grass isn’t always greener in this fantastic storybook. Written and illustrated by award-winning artist, Amy Husband.

ISBN: 978-1-78244-477-0 EAN: 9 781782 444770

The Night Before Christmas Illustrator: Marcin Nowakowski Author: Clement C. Moore

A celebration of the magic and wonder of Christmas Eve. The perfect family story for the holiday season.

Specification Book size: 254x254 mm, 32 pp, full colour, paperback, matt lamination with spot gloss UV, age 3+.

L Unique Selling Points

• The Noisy Foxes is written and illustrated by award-winning artist, Amy Husband. C. Moore’s ’Twas the Night Before Christmas is one of the most famous • Clement festive tales of all time. 27

Picture Novelty Storybooks Books Picture Storybooks Little Bear’s Big Adventure Illustrator: Gill Guile Author: Julia Hubery

Children will be captivated by this heart-warming story by award-winning author, Julia Hubery, about the adventure of a little bear cub and his mummy.

ISBN: 978-1-78244-537-1 EAN: 9 781782 445371

My Shadow Illustrator: Sara Sanchez Author: Robert Louis Stevenson

‘I have a little shadow that goes in and out with me, and what can be the use of him is more than I can see.’ Charming childlike observations, paired with Sara Sanchez’s distinctive illustration style, make My Shadow an essential addition to any child’s bookshelf.

ISBN: 978-1-78244-913-3 EAN: 9 781782 449133

Specification Book size: 254x254 mm, 32 pp, full colour, paperback, matt lamination with spot gloss UV, age 3+.

L Unique Selling Points

• Little Bear’s Big Adventure written by international best-selling author, Julia Hubery. Shadow is written by Robert Louis Stevenson, author of the classic children’s book, • My Treasure Island. 28

Picture Novelty Storybooks Books Picture Storybooks Baby Bear Illustrator: Dubravka Kolanovic Author: Ellie Patterson

Baby Bear tentatively explores the wonders of the outside world in this reassuring bedtime storybook.

ISBN: 978-1-78244-907-2 EAN: 9 781782 449072

Little Penguin Illustrator: Dubravka Kolanovic Author: Eilidh Rose

A comforting story in which Little Penguin learns to overcome his fears and swim.

ISBN: 978-1-78244-906-5 EAN: 9 781782 449065

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Specification Book size: 254x254 mm, 32 pp, full colour, paperback, age 3+.

L Unique Selling Points Bear is the perfect story to curl up in front of the fire with.’ • ‘ MBaby e and My Shadow Blog. soft pastel sketches are beautiful and make Little Penguin • ‘The and his friends adorable. 5 out of 5!’ Dizzy C’s Little Book Blog.

Picture Novelty Storybooks Books Picture Storybooks Cinderella Goldilocks and the Three Bears Little Red Riding Hood The Three Little Pigs Illustrator: Rosie Butcher Authors: Nat Lambert / Susie Linn

New artist, Rosie Butcher, perfectly captures the magic of four of the most popular fairytales in these latest additions to our award-winning picture storybook list. ISBN: 978-1-78445-254-4 EAN: 9 781784 452544

ISBN: 978-1-78445-255-1 EAN: 9 781784 452551

ISBN: 978-1-78445-256-8 EAN: 9 781784 452568

ISBN: 978-1-78445-257-5 EAN: 9 781784 452575

Specification Book size: 254x254 mm, 24 pp, full colour, paperback, age 3+.

L Unique Selling Point have withstood the test of time and are a best-selling â&#x20AC;˘ Fairytales genre of childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s books worldwide.

Picture Novelty Storybooks Books Picture Storybooks When I dream of ABC Illustrator & Author: Mr Henry Fisher

A humorous exploration of the many strange and extraordinary characters that inhabit a fantastical dreamworld, encouraging children to learn their ABC.

Paperback: ISBN: 978-1-84956-102-0 EAN: 9 781849 561020

Hardback: ISBN: 978-1-84956-489-2 EAN: 9 781849 564892

When I dream of 123 Illustrator: Alexia Orkrania Author: Oakley Graham

When I dream of 123 will take children on a magical journey of discovery and will help them to count from 1-20 and beyond.

Paperback: ISBN: 978-1-84956-723-7 EAN: 9 781849 567237

Hardback: ISBN: 978-1-84956-272-0 EAN: 9 781849 562720

When I dream of Christmas Illustrator: Patricia Yuste Author: Oakley Graham

A humorous exploration of the very best Christmas traditions from the creators of the award-winning When I dream of ABC.

Paperback: ISBN: 978-1-84956-726-8 EAN: 9 781849 567268

Hardback: ISBN: 978-1-84956-729-9 EAN: 9 781849 567299

‘Of all the alphabet books I have seen, When I Dream of ABC has my vote as the most fun to read with small children.’ The Telegraph Magazine.

Specification Book size: 254x254 mm, 64 pp, full colour, glitter cover treatment, paperback or hardback, age 3+.

Our storybooks are promoted to millions of readers

• ‘Deadpan wit and jolly pictures, When I dream of ABC had everyone in my house laughing.’ The Telegraph. When I dream of 123 is a treasured book in our home. The images are delightful fantasy • ‘and go perfectly with the text.’ A Good Life Mum Blog. • ‘From angels to sledging, When I dream of Christmas is the perfect intro to Christmas.’ Gurgle Magazine. 31

Picture Novelty Storybooks Books Storytales Treasuries Fairytales Illustrators: Assorted Authors: Assorted

Fairytales contains six classic favourites to enchant and captivate at bedtime. Discover what happens when a little girl meets a wolf in disguise, when three little pigs try out their building skills and when a family of bears find a goldenhaired visitor in their home. These tales, and other classic retellings besides, are sure to make this book a bedtime favourite for the whole family!

ISBN: 978-1-78445-278-0 EAN: 9 781784 452780

Includes: Cinderella, Goldilocks & the Three Bears, Hansel & Gretel, Jack & the Beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Little Pigs

Princess Tales Illustrators: Assorted Authors: Assorted

Princess Tales contains six enchanting stories, from the heart-warming and fun to the magical and bewitching. Join royal heroines, both classic and new, for captivating bedtime fun. Meet a young princess who is bridesmaid for a day, enter a deep sleep with an age-old favourite and go on a royal shopping trip to discover what princesses like to buy best! This book is sure to become a firm favourite with little princesses of all ages!

ISBN: 978-1-78445-262-9 EAN: 9 781784 452629

Includes: A Princess Shopping Trip, A big day for a little princess, Quicker Than a Princess, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, The Princess & the Pea

Specification Book size: 236x236 mm, 144 pp, full colour, casebound book with padded cover, age 3+.

L Unique Selling Points

• Six enchanting stories in one book! • Perfect for parent-child reading at bedtime or any time. • Makes an ideal gift. 32

Picture Novelty Storybooks Books Storytales Treasuries Treasury of Adventure Stories Illustrators: Assorted Authors: Assorted

Eight action-packed original stories make this treasury perfect for the little adventurer in every family. With fun, excitement, laughter and magic, this wonderful collection will be treasured for years to come!

ISBN: 978-1-78445-035-9 EAN: 9 781784 450359

Includes: The Boy Who Ate Everything, Peter’s Pebbles, The Return of the Jabberwock, Little Ronnie and Magic the Horse, The Two Stubborn Pirates, Don’t be a Goop!, The Day the Gogglynipper Escaped, Only Nooglebooglers Glow in the Dark

Bedtime Tales Illustrators: Assorted Authors: Assorted

Bedtime Tales features a collection of stories specially selected to be the perfect read at bedtime. A great addition to any child’s bookshelf, the beautiful illustrations and original stories ensure this collection will be cherished year after year!

ISBN: 978-1-78445-034-2 EAN: 9 781784 450342

Includes: Cub’s First Winter, Hic!, Hiku, Little Penguin Learns to Swim, Milly the Meerkat, Said the Kitty to the Cat … , The Silent Owl, Bedtime on the Farm

Specification Book size: 236x236 mm, 144 pp, full colour, casebound book with padded cover, age 3+.

L Unique Selling Points

• Eight brilliant stories in one book! • Sturdy casebound format makes this a gift that will stand the test of time. 33

Picture Novelty Storybooks Books Storytales Treasuries Animal Tales Illustrators: Assorted Authors: Assorted

Young children will love discovering the six original animal stories in this delightful treasury. Heart-warming, touching or simply hilarious, a whole host of animals are waiting inside, including a chameleon who likes to show off, a kitten who is being followed by something mysterious and someone who is making a hullabaloo at the zoo!

ISBN: 978-1-78445-135-6 EAN: 9 781784 451356

Includes: Cub’s First Summer, Hullabaloo!, It’s Following Me!, Little Grey Donkey, Look at me! Look at me!, Pandamonium

Once Upon a Time ... Illustrators: Assorted Authors: Assorted

Young children will love getting lost in the enchanting stories in this delightful treasury. Beautifully illustrated tales of fairy magic, pretty princesses and lovable creatures are waiting to be discovered. Perfect for parent-child sharing at bedtime or any time.

ISBN: 978-1-78445-159-2 EAN: 9 781784 451592

Includes: ... and Nobody Noticed the Mouse, Quicker Than a Princess, Princess Kate Goes Shopping, The Moon Flower Fairies, The Tangle Fairy, The Velveteen Rabbit

Specification Book size: 236x236 mm, 144 pp, full colour, casebound book with padded cover, age 3+.

L Unique Selling Points

• Six enchanting and beautifully illustrated tales in one book! • Perfect for parent-child sharing at bedtime or any time. • Makes an ideal gift.

Picture Novelty Storybooks Books Lift-and-Look Books Hide-and-Sneak! Baby Bear Filled with Love Magic Forest Ocean Wonders Ollie’s Farm Owl’s Friends Peter’s Pebbles Rainforest Wonders Said the Kitty to the Cat... The Water Cycle Where’s Hiku? Illustrator: Assorted Author: Assorted

Early readers will love these interactive ‘Lift-and-Look’ books with a fun fold out flap on every spread. Simple stories and a range of vibrant illustrations will capture children’s imaginations.

Lift the flap to reveal colourful characters hidden beneath.

Specification Book size: 203x203 mm, 10 pp, full colour, casebound board book, lift the flap on each spread, age 3+.

Unique Selling Points

• Text has been written specifically for young readers. • Interactive lift the flaps retain children’s attention and make storytime fun. 35

Picture Novelty Storybooks Books Lift-the-Flap Book The tragic tale of Dwayne The Eating Monster Illustrator & Author: Valentina Mendicino

A humorous lift-the-flap tale about a monster with a monstrous appetite to match! Comical illustrations and lift-the-flaps bring the tale to life.

About the Author: Since she was a child, during lectures at college, Valentina preferred to draw on the desk, rather than listen to the teacher. Valentina attended the European Institute of Design in Milan and graduated in 2005 in illustration and animation. From Milan, she moved to Paris and then finally to the UK to attend the Cambridge School of Art and to obtain an MA in Children’s Books. Valentina’s quirky, offbeat humour (one of her ambitions is to visit the planet Zorg) makes for great children’s books!

ISBN: 978-1-78244-093-2 EAN: 9 781782 440932

Specification Book size: 254x254 mm, 24 pp, full colour, hardback, lift the flaps, age 3+.

L Unique Selling Points

• Lift-the-flaps on every page reveal more of the humorous tale. • Comical text and illustrations will captivate little monsters everywhere.

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Press Out & Build Wall Model 3D Shark Attack! Illustrators: Mark Smith Model Maker: Gary Kings Author: Nat Lambert

Press out and build an impressive 3D shark attack wall decoration that will look great in any child’s bedroom. When the model is complete, turn to the included reference book to learn all about one of the ocean’s most fearsome predators.

Wall art measures: 40 x 40 x 32 cm

No scissors or glue required!

ISBN: 978-1-78244-896-9 EAN: 9 781782 448969

Specification Box size: 225x284x40 mm, book size: 240x167 mm, 24 pp including cover, full colour, paperback, hardback outer, sheets of die-cut card to make original 3D wall model, age 5+ (adult help required). Also available in other formats.

Unique Selling Points

• The sturdy 3D wall model makes the topic come alive! • Reference book packed full of amazing facts and shark profiles adds educational value. 37

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Press Out & Build Wall Model 3D Dinosaur Attack! Illustrator: Mike Atkinson Model maker: Gary Kings Author: Nat Lambert

Press out and build a 3D model of the mighty T. rex that will look great in any child’s bedroom. When the model is complete, turn to the included reference book to learn all about the largest animals to ever roam the Earth.

No scissors or glue required!

Wall art measures: 26.5 x 26 x 31.5 cm

ISBN: 978-1-78244-918-8 EAN: 9 781782 449188

Unique Selling Points

• Title also includes a reference book for added educational value. • Encourages creative play and parent-child interaction. 38

Novelty Books Press Out & Build Wall Model 3D Magical Butterfly Garden! Illustrators: Adina Conisceac Model maker: Gary Kings Author: Nat Lambert

Press out and build a magical 3D butterfly wall decoration that will look great in any child’s bedroom. When the model is complete, turn to the included reference book to learn all about butterflies and their miraculous life cycle.

Wall art measures: 40 x 40 x 32 cm No scissors or glue required!

ISBN: 978-1-78244-895-2 EAN: 9 781782 448952

Specification Box size: 225x284x40 mm, book size: 240x167 mm, 24 pp including cover, full colour, paperback, hardback outer, sheets of die-cut card to make original 3D wall art, age 5+ (adult help required). Also available in other formats.

Unique Selling Points

• Encourages creative play and parent-child interaction. • Reference book packed with butterfly facts adds educational value. 39

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Novelty Books Press Out & Build Wall Model 3D Pirate Battle Model Illustrator: Elaine Horie Book Illustrator: Nina Cariac

s Include te pira story book!

Author: Oakley Graham

Press out and build an impressive 3D wall decoration that will look fantastic in any child’s bedroom. Simple step-by-step instructions and clear photographs make construction easy. Once the model is complete, read the included pirate storybook, ‘Shiver Me Timbers!’, a classic sea shanty that little pirates will love!

Finished model dimensions: 61 x 43 x 13 cm

Fact book version also available.

No scissors or glue required !

Specification Box size: 225x284x40 mm, book size: 240x167 mm, 24 pp, full colour, paperback, hardback outer, sheets of die-cut card to make original 3D wall art, age 5+ (adult help required).

Unique Selling Points

• Develops hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. • Pirates are a proven best-selling topic.

Novelty Books Press Out & Build Wall Model Princess Cloud Castle Illustrator: Diane Le Feyer Model maker: Gary Kings Author: Oakley Graham

Press out and build an amazing princess palace in the clouds, which looks great in any child’s bedroom. When the model is complete, turn to the included original storybook and continue the make believe adventure.

ISBN: 978-1-78445-228-5 EAN: 9 781784 452285

Includes 24-page Sleeping Beauty storybook!

Finished model measures 70 cm x 38 cm x 16.5 cm when complete!

Specification Box size: 225x284x40 mm, book size: 240x167 mm, 24 pp including cover, full colour, paperback, hardback box outer, sheets of die-cut card to make original colour model, age 7+ (adult help required).

Unique Selling Points

• Encourages creative play and parent-child interaction. • The beautiful model is designed to be displayed on a bedroom wall. 41

No scissors or glue required !

Novelty Books Press Out & Build Tyrannosaurus Rex Book illustrator: Assorted Model illustrator: Robert Nicholls Model maker: Gary Kings Author: Nat Lambert

Finished colour T. rex model measures 90 cm in length! ISBN: 978-1-84956-796-1 EAN: 9 781849 567961

Dragon of Legends Illustrator: Simon Mendez Model maker: Gary Kings Author: Kate Thomson

Full colour 87 cm dragon model included! ISBN: 978-1-84956-795-4 EAN: 9 781849 567954

Princess Carriage Book illustrator: Jennifer Miles

Model maker: Gary Kings

Model illustrator: Andy Catling

Author: Rose Williamson

Completed black and white model is 78 cm long!

ISBN: 978-1-84956-538-7 EAN: 9 781849 565387

Pirate Ship Book illustrators: Robert Nicholls / Neil Reed Model illustrator: Mike Spoor Model makers: Sally Hopgood / Gary Kings Author: Nat Lambert

Finished black and white pirate ship model measures 58.5 cm x 61 cm! ISBN: 978-1-84956-537-0 EAN: 9 781849 565370

Specification Box size: 225x284x40 mm, book size: 240x167 mm, 24 pp including cover, full colour, paperback, 2 sheets stickers (Princess Carriage and Pirate Ship only), hardback box outer, sheets of die-cut card to make original model, age 7+ (adult help required).

Unique Selling Points

• Colour in titles promote creative expression. • Perennial favourite title topics.

No scissors or glue required !

Novelty Books Press Out & Build Santa’s Sleigh Book illustrator: Marcin Nowakowski Model maker: Gary Kings Author: Clement C. Moore

Includes black and white 1.4 metre model and the world-famous, ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas picture storybook.

ISBN: 978-1-84956-797-8 EAN: 9 781849 567978

Doll’s House Illustrator: Catherine Collingridge Model makers: Bella Young / Gary Kings Author: Ferial Rogers

ISBN: 978-1-78244-271-4 EAN: 9 781782 442714

Includes black and white 40 cm x 40 cm x 20 cm doll’s house and a doll’s house furniture project book.

Human Skeleton Book illustrator: Assorted Model maker: Gary Kings Author: Clare Trotman

Includes human body reference book. Finished model measures 120 cm tall! ISBN: 978-1-84956-728-2 EAN: 9 781849 567282

Specification Box size: 225x284x40 mm, book size: 240x167 mm, 24 pp including cover, full colour, paperback, hardback box outer, sheets of die-cut shaped card to make original model, age 7+ (adult help required).

Unique Selling Points

• Easy-to-follow, photographic step-by-step instructions for assembly. projects for children and adults to make together. • Perfect No glue or scissors required! 43

Novelty Books Press Out & Build 3D Magical Butterfly Garden 3D Shark Attack! 3D Dinosaur Attack! RMS Titanic Illustrators: Adina Conisceac / Mark Smith / Mike Atkinson / Nicolas Forder Model maker: Gary Kings Author: Nat Lambert

These new titles include fantastic reference material on the title topic, and an amazing press out and build model that will look great in any child’s bedroom. Photographic step-by-step instructions show how the pieces simply slot together. No glue or scissors required!

ISBN: 978-1-84956-655-1 EAN: 9 781849 566551

Specification Book size: 316x235 mm, 16 pp, die-cut card pages, full colour, paperback, adult help required, age 7+ (format variations available).

Unique Selling Points

• Fascinating facts and press-out and build model in one book. family time: The sturdy 3D models are perfect for children and adults • Quality to make together. Titles also include reference material for added educational value. 44

Novelty Books Press Out & Build Apache Gunship Helicopter / P51-D Mustang / Performance Superbike / Concorde / Harrier Jump Jet / Performance Racing Car / T-Rex / Dragon of Legends / Supermarine Spitfire Illustrators: Various Authors: Various

Each Press Out and Build title celebrates a high octane super machine or a ferocious animal! The books are filled with facts and stats about the title topic and contain die-cut pieces to build full colour replica models.

ISBN: 978-1-84229-693-6 EAN: 9 781842 296936

ISBN: 978-1-78244-707-8 EAN: 9 781782 447078

ISBN: 978-1-84229-694-3 EAN: 9 781842 296943

ISBN: 978-1-84510-425-2 EAN: 9 781845 104252

ISBN: 978-1-84229-695-0 EAN: 9 781842 296950

ISBN: 978-1-78244-399-5 EAN: 781782 443995

ISBN: 978-1-78244-020-8 EAN: 9 781782 440208

ISBN: 978-1-78244-708-5 EAN: 9 781782 447085

Folder and box formats also available. Ask for details.

ISBN: 978-1-84229-692-9 EAN: 9 781842 296929

Specification Book size: 316x235 mm, 16 pp text, 8 sheets die-cut card, full colour, wire-stitched, age 7+ (adult help recommended). Also available in giant size: 440x300 mm.

Unique Selling Points include step-by-step instructions, brilliant photographs, • Books illustrations and facts about the title topic.

• Perfect projects for children and adults to make together. 45

Novelty Books Junior Press Out & Build Rainbow Castle Illustrator: Ben Mantle Author: Kate Thomson

Enter the enchanting world of Rainbow Castle and follow the magical characters to the Midnight Ball! Then press out the pieces and build a Rainbow Castle scene to bring the story to life. ISBN: 978-1-78244-098-7 EAN: 9 782782 440987

Dino Valley Illustrator: Ben Mantle Author: Oakley Graham

Explore the prehistoric land of the dinosaurs and enter Dino Valley if you dare! Then press out the pieces and build a dinosaur scene to bring the facts to life!

ISBN: 978-1-78244-099-4 EAN: 9 781782 440994

Treasure Island Illustrator: Ben Mantle Author: Karen King

Follow Pirate Pete’s swashbuckling adventure to find an island filled with treasure. Then press out the pieces and build a treasure island scene to bring the story to life!

ISBN: 978-1-78244-100-7 EAN: 9 781782 441007

Specification Book size: 254x254 mm, 16 pp, full colour, casebound, 8 pp die-cut card play pieces, age 3+ (adult supervision recommended).

Unique Selling Points Ben Mantle, worked extensively in animation, including • Illustrator, Tim Burton’s ‘The Corpse Bride’, before moving into illustration.

• Encourages creative play and parent-child interaction. 46

Novelty Books Junior Press Out & Build Noah’s Ark Illustrator: Ben Mantle Author: Kate Thomson

Learn the story of Noah and his quest to save all of the animals on Earth. Then press out the pieces and build Noah’s Ark to bring the story to life!

ISBN: 978-1-78244-149-6 EAN: 9 781782 441496

The Very First Christmas Illustrator: Ben Mantle Author: Eilidh Rose

Follow the amazing story of the very first Christmas and the birth of a very special baby. Then press out the pieces and build a nativity scene to bring the story to life!

Altern cover tr ative e and sp atments ecificati on availab le – ask for deta ils!

ISBN: 978-1-78244-148-9 EAN: 9 781782 441489

Junior Press Out and Build storybooks include press out play pieces to create a themed scene based on the story.

Specification Book size: 254x254 mm, 16 pp, full colour, casebound, 8 pp die-cut card play pieces, age 3+ (adult supervision recommended).

Unique Selling Points

• Perennial favourite topic themes and seasonal best-sellers. • Great educational play value. 47

Novelty Books Junior Press Out & Build Cinderella The Three Little Pigs Little Red Riding Hood Goldilocks & the Three Bears Illustrator: Rosie Wheeldon Authors: Susie Linn / Nat Lambert

Classic fairy tales are brought to life with the addition of press-out playscenes and characters. Perfect for interactive storytime play. ISBN: 978-1-78244-897-6 EAN: 9 781782 448976

ISBN: 978-1-78244-899-0 EAN: 9 781782 448990

ISBN: 978-1-78244-898-3 EAN: 9 781782 448983

Junior Press Out and Build storybooks include press out play pieces to create a themed scene based on the story.

ISBN: 978-1-78244-900-3 EAN: 9 781782 449003

Specification Book size: 254x254 mm, 16 pp, full colour, casebound, 8pp die-cut card play pieces, age 3+ (adult supervision recommended).

Unique Selling Points

â&#x20AC;˘ Well-known fairy-tale stories are perfect for new and emerging readers. â&#x20AC;˘ Great educational play value. 48

Novelty Books Theatre Play Book Captain Redbeard and the Silly Squabble The Tale of the Midnight Fairies Illustrators: Kimberly Scott / Patricia Yuste Author: Oakley Graham

Children will delight in acting out their own adventure in these fantastic theatre play books. Follow the story and the instructional text to re-enact the adventure with the 50 included play pieces.

Put on a show!

8 scenes and over 50 play pieces!

Specification Book size: 297x210 mm, 16 pp, 4 pp die-cut play pieces, velcro latch, fold out stand, full colour, hardback, age 5+.

Unique Selling Points

â&#x20AC;˘ Over 50 play pieces included. â&#x20AC;˘ Encourages creative play. 49

Novelty Books Let’s Learn to Lace Things that go Numbers Illustrator: Steph Hinton Author: Nat Lambert

‘Things that go’ will introduce young children to different vehicles as they lace the shapes, while ‘Numbers’ will teach children to count from 1 to 10. Two vibrantly-illustrated books by Steph Hinton.

Let’s Learn to Lace improves fine motor skills, which are essential for developing handwriting skills.

Titles include coloured laces to complete the numbers and things that go pictures on each page.

Specification Overall size: 220x280 mm, 16 pp, full colour, wirobound, board book, six coloured laces (also available with five laces), age 3+.

Unique Selling Points hand-eye coordination skills which are proven to help improve • Develops handwriting aptitude.

• Ideal for creative learning time and time again. 50

Novelty Books Let’s Learn Activity Book and Games Animals Illustrator: Steph Hinton

Let’s Learn Animals includes a brilliant sticker book and three great games; ‘Animal Bingo’, ‘Memory Bingo’ and ‘Animal Pairs’; with levels of play perfect for ages 3–6. Perfect early learning fun for children who love animals.

Includes activity book, game boards, spinner and game pieces.

Specification Box size: 255x210x35 mm, vac form, 4 bingo boards 202x202 mm, 2 sheets of bingo cards 199x248 mm, bingo spinner 180 mm diameter, book size: 250x190 mm, 24 pp, 2 leaves stickers, full colour, paperback, age 3+.

Unique Selling Points

• Includes three great games, perfect for family fun! a sticker activity book featuring high frequency words for • Includes young school children. 51

Novelty Books Let’s Learn Write On Wipe Off Flash Cards Writing Numbers Illustrator: Steph Hinton

Young children will enjoy learning how to recognise and write first words and numbers with these vibrantly-illustrated wipe-clean flash cards. Ideal for developing hand-eye coordination – and perfect for parent child interaction. Supports OECD learning objectives.

s 40 Include ed -sid double en cards, p . th and clo

Sturdy format is perfect for early learning on the move!

Specification Overall size: 185x140x25 mm, 40 double-sided cards, full colour, hardback, wipe-clean pen, cloth, age 3+.

Unique Selling Point

• A fun way to learn essential early years skills. 52

Novelty Books Let’s Learn Pull-the-Tab First Words Animals Colours Counting Illustrator: Steph Hinton

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Author: Sally Hopgood

Young children will find learning new concepts easy and fun with these interactive titles. The pull-the-tab format is a perfect way to enourage discussion and discovery and makes these books ideal for parent-child sharing.

Pull-the-tab format encourages discovery and learning.

Specification Book size: 260x150 mm, 12 pp, full colour, hardback with pull out tabs, age 3+.

Unique Selling Points

• Interactive pull-the-tab format makes learning easy and fun. title contains all 45 Reception high frequency words and • Each supports the early years curriculum. 53

Novelty Books Pull-the-Tab Books Just Beyond the Waves Big Tree A Trip to Busy Town A Day on the Farm Illustrator: Steph Hinton Author: Sally Hopgood

Children will love to discover what is hiding on the pull-the-tab sliders in this brilliant range of titles by Steph Hinton. Steph has perfectly crafted her illustrations to look like embroidered textile elements that, combined with educational content, will appeal to adults and children alike.

ISBN: 978-1-78244-501-2 EAN: 9 781782 445012

ISBN: 978-1-78244-502-9 EAN: 9 781782 445029

ISBN: 978-1-78244-503-6 EAN: 9 78178244 5036

ISBN: 978-1-78244-504-3 EAN: 9 781782 445043

Sliders help to maintain interest in the very young and reveal the animals or vehicles that are hiding on each page.

Specification Book size: 203x203 mm, page size: 196x196 mm, 12 pp, full colour, casebound board book, 5 double sided pull-out leaves, age 3+.

Unique Selling Points

• All titles have been perfectly crafted to support key early years learning skills. • Steph’s pull-the-tab books are part of a large range which features this original style of artwork. 54

Novelty Books Lift-the-Flap Books Bluebell Woods Buttercup Farm The Big Town The Coral Cove Illustrator: Steph Hinton Author: Oakley Graham

These lift-the-flap books feature animal surprises on every spread. Perfect for adults and children to enjoy together.

ISBN: 978-1-78244-669-9 EAN: 9 781782 446699

ISBN: 978-1-78244-670-5 EAN: 9 781782 446705

ISBN: 978-1-78244-671-2 EAN: 9 781782 446712

ISBN: 978-1-78244-672-9 EAN: 9 781782 446729

A flap reveal on every spread!

Specification Book size: 254x254 mm, 12 pp, full colour, 6 lift-the-flaps, casebound board book, age 3+.

Unique Selling Point

â&#x20AC;˘ Rhyming text is perfect for new and emerging readers. 55

Novelty Books Steph Hinton Felt Find and Play Books Build a Town Jungle Fun The Marvellous Machine The Patchwork Fairies Illustrator: Steph Hinton Author: Oakley Graham / Kate Thomson / Susie Linn / Joshua George

Designed to help children improve their language comprehension, Felt Find and Play titles provide preschool children with a head start when it comes to pivotal early learning concepts: counting, shapes, colours and opposites.

ISBN: 978-1-78244-551-7 EAN: 9 781782 445517

ISBN: 978-1-78244-552-4 EAN: 9 781782 445524

Specification Book size: 240x203 mm, 10 pp, full colour, soft felt play pieces, 5 felt-covered pages, casebound board book, age 3+.

Unique Selling Points OECD, Core State Standards Initiative and UK National â&#x20AC;˘ Supports Curriculum early years learning objectives.

â&#x20AC;˘ Books feature a vibrant illustration style by renowned artist, Steph Hinton. 56

ISBN: 978-1-78244-549-4 EAN: 9 781782 445494

ISBN: 978-1-78244-550-0 EAN: 9 781782 445500

Novelty Novelty BooksBooks Soft Felt Play Books Fuzzy Fun Counting Fuzzy Fun Colours Fuzzy Fun Shapes Fuzzy Fun First Words Fuzzy Let’s Build Fuzzy Christmas Fuzzy Jungle Fuzzy Ocean Illustrators: Barry Green / Charles E. Reasoner Authors: Kate Thomson / Oakley Graham / Charles E. Reasoner

Complete each book by matching soft felt play pieces to each colourful scene.

Soft felt play fun for preschoolers!

ISBN: 978-1-84666-890-6 EAN: 9 781846 668906

ISBN: 978-1-84666-892-0 EAN: 9 781846 668920

ISBN: 978-1-84666-891-3 EAN: 9 781846 668913

ISBN: 978-1-84666-889-0 EAN: 9 781846 668890

ISBN: 978-1-84956-225-6 EAN: 9 781849 562256

ISBN: 978-1-84956-821-0 EAN: 9 781849 568210

ISBN: 978-1-84956-205-8 EAN: 9 781849 562058

ISBN: 978-1-84956-594-3 EAN: 9 781849 565943

Specification Overall size: 240x205x12 mm, 10 pp, full colour, soft felt play pieces, 5 felt-covered pages, casebound board book, age 3+.

Unique Selling Points

• Interactive felt play pieces stored securely in the vacform at the top of the books. • Educational play themes. 57

Novelty Books Bath Books Plus Model Sub-Aqua Sue Tug Boat Tom Paddle Boat Polly Cargo Joe Illustrator: Dave Sheperd Author: Gordon Volke

Each brightly-coloured bath book features a story about a different boat and includes an easy-to-assemble floating toy, so children can create their own bathtime adventures!

Title character model included with each book.

Specification Overall size: 270x195 mm, book size: 150x150 mm, 10 pp, full colour, EVA foam boat model, instruction sheet, age 3+.

Unique Selling Point Sample artwork

model toy enables children to â&#x20AC;˘ Included re-create stories at bath time.

Novelty Books Pop-it Pockets Emotion Books Fluffy Bunny Little Puppy Illustrators: Emi Ordás Authors: Oakley Graham / Carrie Hennon

This brand new novelty book format features card pockets and a character on a ribbon, so children can place the animals into imagined scenarios and decide if they are happy or sad.

Features 6 pockets and interactive character on a ribbon.

Turn the play piece to decide if the character is happy or sad.

I’m ‘happy’ to be printed on both sides! Turn me over to make me ‘sad’.

Specification Overall size: 203x203 mm, 12 pp, 6 card pockets, character on ribbon, full colour, casebound board book, 3+.

Unique Selling Points Bunny and Little Puppy provide a great platform for grown-ups • Fluffy to discuss emotions and behaviour with their children.

• Movable character encourages interactive play and learning.

Novelty Books Lift-the-Flap & Pull-Tab Books Who Lives Inside Fairytales? Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Explore Dinosaurs! Illustrator: Nicola Moore Author: George Melvill

Lift the flaps and pull the tabs to discover favourite fairytale characters and dinosaurs in these titles from our best-selling novelty book format.

Pull-tabs and lift-the-flaps reveal hidden creatures on every page.

Specification Overall size: 246x169x30 mm, 5 spreads, full colour, hardback, lift-the-flaps and pull-tabs on every page, age 3+.

Unique Selling Point

â&#x20AC;˘ 5 pull-tabs and 5 lift-the-flaps in each book. 60

Novelty Books Lift-the-Flap & Pull-Tab Books Who Lives in the Jungle? Who Lives on Safari? Who Lives in the Ocean? Who Lives on the Farm? Illustrators: Katy Frost / Nicola Moore Authors: Kate Thomson / Eilidh Rose

Lift-the-flaps and pull-tabs encourage young children to learn about the natural world.

ISBN: 978-1-78244-525-8 EAN: 9 781782 445258

ISBN: 978-1-78244-524-1 EAN: 9 781782 445241

ISBN: 978-1-78244-677-4 EAN: 9 781782 446774

ISBN: 978-1-78244-678-1 EAN: 9 781782 446781

Specification Overall size: 246x169x30 mm, 5 spreads, full colour, hardback, lift-the-flaps and pull-tabs on every page, age 3+.

Unique Selling Point

â&#x20AC;˘ Robust mechanisms and hardback format are perfect for little hands.

Novelty Books Fairy-tale Finger Puppets The Three Little Pigs Little Red Riding Hood Cinderella Goldilocks and the Three Bears Illustrator: Rosie Butcher Authors: Susie Linn / Nat Lambert

These fairy-tale books bring four classic fairy tales to life with the interactive finger puppets included. Children can read the story on every page and use the finger puppets to act out each scene, building on key early learning and development skills.

ISBN: 978-1-78244-699-6 EAN: 9 781782 446996

ISBN: 978-1-78244-700-9 EAN: 9 781782 447009

ISBN: 978-1-78244-701-6 EAN: 9 781782 447016

ISBN: 978-1-78244-702-3 EAN: 9 781782 447023

Reversible finger puppets for interactive story telling! Four characters included in each title, each with two outfits.

Specification Book size: 270x185 mm, 24 pp, full colour, hardback, 4 full colour reversible finger puppets made from card (fabric versions also available), age 3+.

Unique Selling Points

â&#x20AC;˘ Supports key early years learning objectives for improving fine motor skills and comprehension. â&#x20AC;˘ Classic story themes will appeal to parents and children alike. 62

Novelty Books Magic Ribbon Learning Books Jump Aboard for Tractor Tales All Aboard the Animal Submarine All Aboard the Princess Carriage A Pirate Ship Counting Adventure Illustrators: Coen Hamelink / Dale Simpson / Jennie Poh / Ed Myer Author: Oakley Graham

Pirate ships, carriages and other vehicles fill up with colourful passengers and goods as they travel through the pages of each vibrant scene. An innovative format that encourages counting.

All-star cast of illustrators: Jennie Poh, Coen Hamelink, Dale Simpson and Ed Myer!

ISBN: 978-1-78244-527-2 EAN: 9 781782 445272

ISBN: 978-1-78244-529-6 EAN: 9 781782 445296

ISBN: 978-1-78244-526-5 EAN: 9 781782 445265

ISBN: 978-1-78244-528-9 EAN: 9 781782 445289

Flexible ribbon moves through the book as the pages are turned.

Specification Book size: 210x210 mm, 10 pp (20 pp edition also available), full colour, hardback, flexible plastic ribbon, age 3+.

Unique Selling Points

â&#x20AC;˘ Innovative magic ribbon book format encourages children to count. â&#x20AC;˘ Perfect for Reception / Pre-K home learning.

Novelty Books Moving Character Books Marco’s Magic Pictures Author & Illustrator: Mandy Stanley

Moving characters and reveals on each spread will delight early readers in this novelty book by Mandy Stanley.

ISBN: 978-1-78244-265-3 EAN: 9 781782 442653

Hide-and-seek Party Author & Illustrator: Mandy Stanley

Easy-to-read text and pop-up surprises are combined to create an immersive experience for little ones.

ISBN: 978-1-78244-266-0 EAN: 9 781782 442660

Fitness Fred Author & Illustrator: Mandy Stanley

Pop-up surprises await early readers! Hop, skip and jump through the pages with adorable Fitness Fred!

ISBN: 978-1-78244-264-6 EAN: 9 781782 442646

Hello! Hello! Author & Illustrator: Mandy Stanley

An interactive ‘lift and look’ book for preschoolers. A question is posed on each spread so the child can lift the flap to find the answer.

ISBN: 978-1-78244-267-7 EAN: 9 781782 442677

Specification Book size: 209x209 mm, 10 pp, full colour, pop-ups, lift the flaps or transforming scenes,casebound, age 3+.

Unique Selling Points

• Perfect gift books for baby showers and birthdays. • Text has been crafted for very young readers. • Original paper engineering mechanisms on every spread.

Novelty Books Wiggle Books Wriggly Piggly Fidgety Bridget Bouncy Castle Dinosaur Dance Author & Illustrator: Mandy Stanley

Vibrant characters wiggle and ‘bounce’ along with the story in this novelty series for toddlers.

ISBN: 978-1-78244-105-2 EAN: 9 781782 441052

ISBN: 978-1-78244-108-3 EAN: 9 781782 441083

ISBN: 978-1-78244-107-6 EAN: 9 781782 441076

ISBN: 978-1-78244-106-9 EAN: 9 781782 441069

Specification Book size: 209x209 mm, 10 pp, full colour, casebound, pull tab wiggly characters on cover and each spread, age 3+.

L Unique Selling Points

• Integral bouncing characters on every spread. • Written and illustrated by winner of the Booktrust Early Years Award, Mandy Stanley. • Bright, colourful illustrations stimulate imagination. 65

Novelty Books Peep-Po Books Magic Forest Ollie’s Farm Secret Seaside Jungle Fun Author & Illustrator: Mandy Stanley

An interactive book series with pushing and sliding mechanisms – perfect for early readers. Read the simple questions on each page of these enchanting ‘pull-the-tab’ books, then slide the panels to discover who is hiding.

ISBN: 978-1-78244-252-3 EAN: 9 781782 442523

ISBN: 978-1-78244-255-4 EAN: 9 781782 442554

ISBN: 978-1-78244-253-0 EAN: 9 781782 442530

ISBN: 978-1-78244-254-7 EAN: 9 781782 442547

Specification Book size: 209x209 mm, 10 pp, full colour, casebound, pull-out sliders, age 3+.

L Unique Selling Points

• Written and illustrated by Booktrust award-winner, Mandy Stanley. • Pull the tab on each page to reveal who is hiding on the spread.

Novelty Books Tickly Tums Sound Books Tickly Bear & Friends! Tickly Zebra & Friends! Tickly Fish & Friends! Tickly Kitty & Friends! Author & Illustrator: Mandy Stanley

The animals in these sound books all have something in common ... very tickly tummies! Each title features bright, colourful illustrations of different animals which children will love to giggle along with. ISBN: 978-1-78244-269-1 EAN: 9 781782 442691

ISBN: 978-1-78244-270-7 EAN: 9 781782 442707

ISBN: 978-1-78244-268-4 EAN: 9 781782 442684

ISBN: 978-1-78244-186-1 EAN: 9 781782 441861

Specification Book size: 209x209 mm, 10 pp, full colour, casebound board book, integral sound FX button covered with plush, age 3+.

L Unique Selling Point

â&#x20AC;˘ Integrated sound button with giggle FX interacts with the story.

Novelty Books Sound Books Little Kitty / Little Brown Dog / Ticklish Tiger / Elephant Hide and Seek / Nursery Rides / The Big Red Train / Tatty Tractor / Big Yellow Truck Illustrator: Steve Richards Author: Oakley Graham

Animal and vehicle sound effects add to the fun in this new range of original storybooks. The robust, casebound board book format will withstand the rigours of storytime with little ones.

ISBN: 978-1-78244-048-2 EAN: 9 781782 440482

ISBN: 978-1-78244-046-8 EAN: 9 781782 440468

ISBN: 978-1-78244-052-9 EAN: 9 781782 440529

ISBN: 978-1-78244-047-5 EAN: 9 781782 440475

ISBN: 978-1-78244-049-9 EAN: 9 781782 440499

ISBN: 978-1-78244-050-5 EAN: 9 781782 440505

ISBN: 978-1-78244-051-2 EAN: 9 781782 440512

ISBN: 978-1-78244-053-6 EAN: 9 781782 440536

Specification Book size: 175x175 mm, 10 pp, full colour, casebound board book, integral sound FX button, age 3+.

Unique Selling Points

• Interactive books that teach and promote learning while playing. • Features onomatopoeic text and a repeated refrain. 68

Novelty Books Lenticular Board Books Space Pirates! Dragon Babies Magic Fairies Mermaid Princess Illustrators: Eva Sassin / Helen Poole Authors: Eilidh Rose / Kate Thomson

Roar along with a dragon baby, join the space pirates for a wild adventure, dive deep with a mermaid princess and meet the magical fairies in these stories with animated lenticular pictures in every scene.

Tilt the book to animate the pictures in each scene!

ISBN: 978-1-78244-522-7 EAN: 9 781782 445227

ISBN: 978-1-78244-523-4 EAN: 9 781782 445234

ISBN: 978-1-78244-616-3 EAN: 9 781782 446163

ISBN: 978-1-78244-617-0 EAN: 9 781782 446170

Specification Book size: 209x209 mm, 10 pp, full colour, board book, transforming lenticular images on cover and each spread, age 3+.

L Unique Selling Points

â&#x20AC;˘ Transforming lenticular images interact with the story in each scene. â&#x20AC;˘ Tales of adventure and fantasy worlds encourage young imaginations. 69

Novelty Books Touch-and-Feel Books Beach Arctic Farm Jungle Author & Illustrator: Mandy Stanley

Discover the textures of a host of animals on the farm, in the jungle, at the arctic and at the beach, in this new series by Booktrust Early Years award-winner, Mandy Stanley.

ISBN: 978-1-78244-275-2 EAN: 9 781782 442752

ISBN: 978-1-78244-272-1 EAN: 9 781782 442721

Specification Book size: 209x209 mm, 10 pp, full colour, casebound, board book, touch-and-feel areas on cover and each spread, age 3+.

U Unique Selling Points

• Tactile touch-and-feel textures. • Robust casebound board book format.

ISBN: 978-1-78244-274-5 EAN: 9 781782 442745

ISBN: 978-1-78244-273-8 EAN: 9 781782 442738

Novelty Books In My Bed Books In my Little Princess Bed In my Little Pirate Bed Illustrator: Caroline Williams Authors: Kate Thomson / Eilidh Rose

In my Little Pink Bed In my Little Blue Bed Author & Illustrator: Claire Henley

In my Little Fairy Bed In my Little Elf Bed Illustrator: Amanda Gulliver Author: Oakley Graham ISBN: 978-1-84956-775-6 EAN: 9 781849 567756

The appealing plush faces of each little boy and girl will entice children to discover just how many toys have been hidden beneath the covers of these delightful counting books.

ISBN: 978-1-84666-284-3 EAN: 9 781846 662843

ISBN: 978-1-78445-279-7 EAN: 9 781784 452797

Specification Book size: 225x125 mm, 24 pp, full colour, soft plush characters, padded cover, casebound board book, age 3+.

N Unique Selling Points

• Educational value – teaches counting from 1-10. 71

ISBN: 978-1-84956-774-9 EAN: 9 781849 567749

ISBN: 978-1-84666-279-9 EAN: 9 781846 662799

ISBN: 978-1-78445-280-3 EAN: 9 781784 452803

Novelty Books Hand Puppet Books Sammy Cat Leaves Home / Cheeky Chimp’s Tricky Day / Little Brown Bear / Percy Penguin’s Time Out Illustrator: Barry Green Authors: Steve Richards

Comedic text prompts the grown-up reader to use the integral hand puppets in these raucous novelty storybooks.

ISBN: 978-1-78244-193-9 EAN: 9 781782 441939

ISBN: 978-1-78244-192-2 EAN: 9 781782 441922

ISBN: 978-1-78244-194-6 EAN: 9 781782 441946

ISBN: 978-1-78244-195-3 EAN: 9 781782 441953

Specification Book size: 209x209 mm, 16 pp, full colour, integral plush hand puppet, casebound board book, age 3+.

Unique Selling Points

• Integral hand puppet. • Encourages parent-child interaction.

Novelty Books Shaped Hand Puppet Goggle-Eyed Books The Really Greedy Monster The Green-Eyed Monster The Lazy Lump Monster The Big Grump Illustrator: Gemma O’Neill Authors: Eilidh Rose / Kate Thomson

Young children will love to meet the four monsters in this quirky, hand puppet book series! These shaped, hardback hand puppet books are perfect for face-out and table displays and include goggle eyes and a high-quality plush. Illustrated by Gemma O’Neill, this eye-catching range features rhyming text and a subtle moral that will help parents to curb bad behaviour in their own little monsters!

ISBN: 978-1-78244-497-8 EAN: 9 781782 444978

ISBN: 978-1-78244-498-5 EAN: 9 781782 444985

ISBN: 978-1-78244-499-2 EAN: 9 781782 444992

Also available as board books.

Specification Book size: 254x254 mm, 12 pp, goggle eyes, integral hand puppet plush, full colour, hardback shaped cover, age 3+.

Unique Selling Point plush enables child to interact with the story and • Integral provides parents with a means to address bad behaviour

in a light-hearted way.

ISBN: 978-1-78244-500-5 EAN: 9 781782 445005

Novelty Books Playtime Jigsaw Books Funny Animals Funny People Magical Creatures When I Grow Up ... Illustrator & Author: Henry Fisher

Humorous text and whimsical illustrations ensure these jigsaw books will amuse and entertain young children.

ISBN: 978-1-78244-683-5 EAN: 9 781782 446835

ISBN: 978-1-78244-684-2 EAN: 9 781782 446842

ISBN: 978-1-78244-685-9 EAN: 9 781782 446859

ISBN: 978-1-78244-686-6 EAN: 9 781782 446866

Specification Book size: 209x209 mm, 10 pp, full colour, casebound board book, 16-piece jigsaw on each spread, age 3+.

Unique Selling Point

â&#x20AC;˘ 16-piece jigsaws to complete on each spread.

Novelty Books Fairy Trail Books Jack and the Beanstalk Hansel and Gretel Illustrator: Michelle Todd Authors: Kate Thomson / Eilidh Rose

Fairy Trail books are perfect for interactive storytime fun! Place the play piece onto the page, then guide the characters along the trails to complete their journey home. A novelty twist on classic fairy tales.

ISBN: 978-1-78244-901-0 EAN: 9 781782 449010

Guide the characters through the pages by following the trails.

ISBN: 978-1-78244-902-7 EAN: 9 781782 449027

Interactive storytime fun!

Specification Book size: 254x254 mm, 24 pp, full colour, die-cut pages, hardback, colourful character play piece included, age 3+.

Unique Selling Points

â&#x20AC;˘ Interactive play piece helps to develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. â&#x20AC;˘ A novelty introduction to classic favourites. 75

Novelty Books Tangram Tales Farm Animals Wild Animals Illustrator: Chantel Renn Author: Oakley Graham

This original adaptation of the ancient Chinese tangram puzzle will encourage preschool children to learn about shapes and will help them to develop fine motor skills as they place the pieces to complete each animal picture.

Perfect for early years learning!

Specification Book size: 240x205 mm, 10 pp, full colour, hardback, 7 colourful wooden tangram shapes, vac form, age 5+.

Unique Selling Point picture puzzles will help to improve young childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;˘ Tangram motor, observational and matching skills.

Novelty Books Wibble Wobble Books Wibble Wobble People Wibble Wobble Animals Illustrator: Jack Newell Author: Nat Lambert

Cute characters, themed facts and super-clear step-by-step instructions will inspire children to create wibbly, wobbly characters based on the evergreen title topics. Brand new titles from our critically-acclaimed range of paper craft titles!

Facts, fun and paper craft!

Specification Book size: 280x215 mm, 16 pp, full colour, 16 pp die-cut card model pieces, paperback, age 7+.

Unique Selling Points craft is an integral part of the Finnish school curriculum, rated the • Paper world number one educational system by the OECD.

• Make, learn and play – all in one book. 77

Novelty Books Goggle-Eyed Board Books Over 1,500,000 copies now in print!

Illustrators: Barry Green / Charles E. Reasoner / Alexia Orkrania Authors: Oakley Graham / Kate Thomson / Charles E. Reasoner / Eilidh Rose

Integral 3D goggle eyes add fun to the simple, rhyming text in these brightly-illustrated board books.

ISBN: 978-1-84956-028-3 EAN: 9 781849 560283

ISBN: 978-1-84956-031-3 EAN: 9 781849 560313

ISBN: 978-1-84956-029-0 EAN: 9 781849 560290

ISBN: 978-1-84956-030-6 EAN: 9 781849 560306

ISBN: 978-1-84666-152-5 EAN: 9 781846 661525

ISBN: 978-1-84666-156-3 EAN: 9 781846 661563

ISBN: 978-1-84666-154-9 EAN: 9 781846 661549

ISBN: 978-1-84666-158-7 EAN: 9 781846 661587

ISBN: 978-1-78244-490-9 EAN: 9 781782 444909

ISBN: 978-1-78244-489-3 EAN: 9 781782 444893

ISBN: 978-1-78244-487-9 EAN: 9 781782 444879

ISBN: 978-1-78244-488-6 EAN: 9 781782 444886

Specification Book size: 160x115 mm, 12 pp, full colour, board books, 3D goggle eyes, (greyboard and 8 pp editions also available), age 3+.

Unique Selling Points

• Ideal gift alternative to sweets. • Perfectly sized for Christmas stockings. 78

Novelty Books Goggle-Eyed Board Books Shake the books to make the characters’ eyes move …

Illustrators: Barry Green / Charles E. Reasoner / Alexia Orkrania Authors: Oakley Graham / Kate Thomson / Charles E. Reasoner

Integral 3D goggle eyes add fun to the simple, rhyming text in these brightly illustrated board books.

ISBN: 978-1-84956-464-9 EAN: 9 781849 564649

ISBN: 978-1-84956-465-6 EAN: 9 781849 564656

ISBN: 978-1-84956-466-3 EAN: 9 781849 564663

ISBN: 978-1-84956-467-0 EAN: 9 781849 564670

ISBN: 978-1-84666-993-4 EAN: 9 781846 669934

ISBN: 978-1-84666-990-3 EAN: 9 781846 669903

ISBN: 978-1-84666-992-7 EAN: 9 781846 669927

ISBN: 978-1-84666-991-0 EAN: 9 781846 669910

ISBN: 978-1-84956-035-1 EAN: 9 781849 560351

ISBN: 978-1-84956-032-0 EAN: 9 781849 560320

ISBN: 978-1-84956-033-7 EAN: 9 781849 560337

ISBN: 978-1-84956-034-4 EAN: 9 781849 560344

Specification Book size: 160x115 mm, 12 pp, full colour, board books, 3D goggle eyes, (greyboard and 8 pp editions also available), age 3+.

Unique Selling Point

• Perfect pocket money purchases. 79

Novelty Activity Books Sticker History Ancient Egyptians Ancient Romans Dinosaurs Ice Age Medieval Vikings Illustrator: Ed Myer Author: Joshua George

From dinosaurs to medieval life, each Sticker History title is packed full of fascinating facts and fun-filled scenes to complete with stickers! Once the scenes are complete, children will have an action-packed reference book to return to again and again.

Specification Book size: 280x216 mm, 24pp, full colour, 2 leaves stickers, matt lamination with spot UV cover treatments, paperback, age 7+.

Unique Selling Points

â&#x20AC;˘ Each scene is packed with humorous historical characters. â&#x20AC;˘ All the best bits of history ... with stickers! Over 100 fact bites in each book!

Novelty Activity Books 555 Sticker Fun Sticker Fun Dinosaurs Sticker Fun Dream Wedding Sticker Fun Monsters Sticker Fun Spaceships Illustrators: Lauren Ellis / Dan Crisp Author: Oakley Graham

Over 555 themed stickers included in each title. From prehistory capers and monster fun to the best-ever wedding and sci-fi adventures, children will love creating their own fantastic scenes.

Specification Book size: 280x216 mm, 48 pp, full colour, 4 leaves stickers, paperback, age 5+.

E Unique Selling Points

â&#x20AC;˘ Over 555 stickers for children to create their own themed scenes. â&#x20AC;˘ Ever-popular themes for immersive, imaginative fun. 81

Novelty Activity Books 555 Sticker Fun Sticker Fun Mermaid World Sticker Fun Christmas Sticker Fun Pirate Ship Sticker Fun Princess Palace Illustrators: Lauren Ellis / Dan Crisp Authors: Susan Mayes / Eilidh Rose

Over 555 themed stickers are included for children to create their own fantastic scenes.

ISBN: 978-1-78244-513-5 EAN: 9 781782 445135

ISBN: 978-1-78244-516-6 EAN: 9 781782 445166

Specification Book size: 280x216 mm, 48 pp, full colour, 4 leaves stickers, paperback, age 5+.

E Unique Selling Points

â&#x20AC;˘ Over 555 stickers for children to create their own themed scenes. â&#x20AC;˘ Title topics are perennial favourites with children. 82

ISBN: 978-1-78244-514-2 EAN: 9 781782 445142

Novelty Activity Books 555 Sticker Fun Sticker Fun Aliens Sticker Fun Shopping Trip Sticker Fun Football Sticker Fun Animals Illustrators: Dan Crisp / Lauren Ellis Authors: Kate Thomson / Susan Mayes

Exciting topics are covered alongside over 555 stickers in these fantastic titles to banish boredom for young readers.

ISBN: 978-1-78244-391-9 EAN: 9 781782 443919

ISBN: 978-1-78244-517-3 EAN: 9 781782 445173

ISBN: 978-1-78244-515-9 EAN: 9 781782 445159

ISBN: 978-1-78244-390-2 EAN: 9 781782 443902

Specification Book size: 280x216 mm, 48 pp, full colour, 4 leaves stickers, paperback, age 5+.

E Unique Selling Point Football to Aliens, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a â&#x20AC;˘ From 555 Sticker Fun for everyone!

Novelty Activity Books 555 Sticker Fun Sticker Fun Fairies Sticker Fun Vehicles Sticker Fun Holiday Sticker Fun Soldiers Illustrators: Lauren Ellis / Dan Crisp Author: Susan Mayes

Exciting topics are covered alongside over 555 stickers in these fantastic titles for early readers.

ISBN: 978-1-78244-089-5 EAN: 9 781782 440895

ISBN: 978-1-78244-090-1 EAN: 9 781782 440901

ISBN: 978-1-78244-092-5 EAN: 9 781782 440925

ISBN: 978-1-78244-091-8 EAN: 9 781782 440918

Specification Book size: 280x216 mm, 48 pp, full colour, 4 leaves stickers, paperback, age 5+.

E Unique Selling Points

• Fairies illustrated by celebrated artist, Lauren Ellis. • Written by national award-winning author of children’s non-fiction, Susan Mayes. 84

Novelty Activity Books Be a Star Learner Be a Star Learner with Little Bear & friends / Little Zebra & friends Illustrator: Mandy Stanley Authors: Susie Linn / Oakley Graham

These delightful hands-on sticker activity books by author and illustrator, Mandy Stanley, are perfect for parents and children to share. As they read through the title scenes together, there are images and text prompts on each page, so children can use picture recognition to identify the correct stickers and complete numeracy, literacy and colouring activities. Discover worlds of fun and adventure with Little Bear, Little Zebra and their respective friends. Ideal for developing comprehension, picture recognition, hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.

Over 200 activities in each book.

Specification Book size: 280x216 mm, 48 pp, full colour, 2 leaves of stickers, paperback, age 3+.

Unique Selling Points for developing comprehension, picture recognition, hand-eye coordination â&#x20AC;˘ Ideal and fine motor skills.

Novelty Activity Books Let’s Learn Sticker Books Animals First Words Colours Counting Illustrator: Steph Hinton Author: Oakley Graham

Each title in this early learning sticker range by illustrator, Steph Hinton, contains all 45 Reception high frequency words. Stickers also add to the fun!

ISBN: 978-1-78244-541-8 EAN: 9 781782 445418

ISBN: 978-1-78244-543-2 EAN: 9 781782 445432

Floor and counter display options available. More Steph Hinton titles available in the Novelty and Magnetic sections.

ISBN: 978-1-78244-540-1 EAN: 9 781782 445401

ISBN: 978-1-78244-542-5 EAN: 9 781782 445425

Specification Book size: 280x216 mm, 24 pp, full colour, paperback, 2 leaves of stickers, matt lamination and spot gloss UV, age 3+.

Unique Selling Points

• Part of a growing early learning range illustrated by Steph Hinton. title contains all 45 Reception high frequency words • Each and supports the early years curriculum.

Novelty Activity Books Activity Fun Books Plundering Pirates Caveman Conundrums Puzzle Ponies Fluttering Fairies Illustrator: Barry Green Author: Lisa Regan

Perfect activity books to banish boredom! Lisa Regan’s original puzzles are brought to life by vivid illustrations and bite-sized facts on the title topic themes.

ISBN: 978-1-78244-554-8 EAN: 9 781782 445548

ISBN: 978-1-78244-556-2 EAN: 9 781782 445562

ISBN: 978-1-78244-555-5 EAN: 9 781782 445555

ISBN: 978-1-78244-553-1 EAN: 9 781782 445531

Specification Book size: 280x216 mm, 48 pp, full colour, paperback, age 7+.

Unique Selling Points

• Riotous artwork brings each puzzle to life. • High-quality production values.

Novelty Activity Books The Tickle Misses Fairy Sticker Fun Fairy Doodle Land Fairy Games and Giggles Fairy Copy and Draw Illustrator: Angela Terris Author: Steve Richards

Little girls everywhere will love joining Tickle Misses Jessie, Poppy, Sparkle and Honey in these fairy-themed activity books including enchanting step-by-step copy and draw activities and magical doodle creations. Spellbinding fun!

Specification Book size: 280x216 mm, 24 pp, black and white with full colour cover, (2 leaves of stickers in Fairy Sticker Fun), paperback, age 5+.

Unique Selling Points

â&#x20AC;˘ Fantasy fun to occupy fairy fans on rainy days, holidays or any time! â&#x20AC;˘ Encourages creative skills and develops the imagination. 88

Novelty Activity Books Scratch and Sketch Pirates / Fairies / Ballerina / Dinosaurs / Fashion / Animals Machines / Princesses / Safari Illustrator: Barry Green Authors: Kate Thomson / Eilidh Rose

Children will love these interactive art activity books! The doodle pages provide a great place to practise new-found art skills. Children can read the fun story, then follow the outlines to scratch and sketch great rainbow and foil-coloured scenes!

ISBN: 978-1-78244-169-4 EAN: 9 781782 441694

ISBN: 978-1-84956-522-6 EAN: 9 781849 565226

ISBN: 978-1-84956-520-2 EAN: 9 781849 565202

ISBN: 978-1-84956-519-6 EAN: 9 781849 565196

ISBN: 978-1-84956-521-9 EAN: 9 781849 565219

ISBN: 978-1-78244-921-8 EAN: 9 781782 449218

ISBN: 978-1-78244-920-1 EAN: 9 781782 449201

ISBN: 978-1-84956-523-3 EAN: 9 781849 565233

ISBN: 978-1-84956-524-0 EAN: 9 781849 565240

All titles include wooden writing tool.

Specification Book size: 215x165 mm, 3 sections, project section: 24 pp, scratch cards: 16 leaves, card size: 210x140 mm, doodles section: 24 pp, full colour cover, wirobound, scratch stylus tool, age 5+.

E Unique Selling Point

â&#x20AC;˘ Foil and rainbow scratch pages. 89

Novelty Activity Books Sticker Funny Faces Fairies Pirates Princesses Dinosaurs Cartoons Pop Stars Illustrators: Barry Green / Dan Green Author: Oakley Graham

Imaginative play with hilarious results! Children will love to mix and match the sticker features to create funny faces time and time again! With over 50 reusable stickers, there are hundreds of combinations to discover!

ISBN: 978-1-84956-718-3 EAN: 9 781849 567183

ISBN: 978-1-84956-717-6 EAN: 9 781849 567176

ISBN: 978-1-84956-719-0 EAN: 9 781849 567190

ISBN: 978-1-84956-716-9 EAN: 9 781849 567169

ISBN: 978-1-78244-465-7 EAN: 9 781782 444657

ISBN: 978-1-78244-464-0 EAN: 9 781782 444640

Specification Book size: 203x203 mm, 12 pp, 4 pp reusable stickers, full colour, paperback, age 3+.

E Unique Selling Points

• Creative play with stickers improves hand-eye coordination. • With over 50 reusable stickers, hundreds of different faces can be made. 90

Novelty Activity Books Sticker Funny Faces Animals Families Monsters Silly Pets Illustrators: Barry Green / Dan Green Author: Kate Thomson

ISBN: 978-1-84956-239-3 EAN: 9 781849 562393

ISBN: 978-1-84956-238-6 EAN: 9 781849 562386

ISBN: 978-1-84956-237-9 EAN: 9 781849 562379

Over 50 reusable stickers in each title.

Hundreds of face combinations to create!

Specification Book size: 203x203 mm, 12 pp, 4 pp reusable stickers, full colour, paperback, age 3+.

E Unique Selling Points

• Over 350,000 copies sold worldwide. imagination and encourages creativity – mix and match the features • Stimulates to create hundreds of different hilarious faces. 91

Novelty Activity Books Keepsake Book The Best Friends Book Illustrator: Lauren Ellis Author: Stella Bright

The perfect book for two best friends. Split into two sections and packed with quizzes, activities, pampering tips and more, each half can be filled in by the two friends to create a BFF keepsake!

Include s 2 piece heart-s hape keyring d .

ISBN: 978-1-78244-659-0 EAN: 9 781782 446590

Innovative split page format – perfect for sharing between friends.

Specification Book size: 203x203 mm, 32 pp, full colour, paperback, ram punched down middle, wirobound on right and left hand side, 2 piece heart-shaped keyring, age 8+.

Unique Selling Points

• The book is split into two halves for each best friend to fill in. • Perfect activities for tween readership. 92

Novelty Activity Books Copy and Draw Books Dinosaurs Fairies Pirates Princesses Illustrators: Barry Green / Dan Green

Step-by-step instructions show budding artists how to copy and draw fantastic themed pictures. From dinosaurs and pirates to fairies and princesses, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s copy and draw fun for everyone!

Specification Book size: 280x216 mm, 48 pp, black and white insides, full colour cover, paperback, age 5+.

E Unique Selling Point

â&#x20AC;˘ Helps to encourage confidence and creativity in young artists.

Novelty Activity Books How to Draw 404 Stuff for Boys Dinosaurs & Other Cool Stuff Things for Girls Fun Things to Draw Illustrators: Barry Green / Dan Green

Super-clear illustrated steps show young artists how to draw 404 cool pictures.

ISBN: 978-1-78244-807-5 EAN: 9 781782 448075

ISBN: 978-1-78244-805-1 EAN: 9 781782 448051

ISBN: 978-1-78244-806-8 EAN: 9 781782 448068

ISBN: 978-1-78244-808-2 EAN: 9 781782 448082

Specification Book size: 280x216 mm, 192 pp, black and white, full colour cover, paperback (different cover treatments available), age 5+.

E Unique Selling Points

• A drawing challenge for every day of the year and more! • Evergreen themes in each title. • Super-clear instructions with no text to follow. Perfect for all ages! 94

Novelty Activity Books Doodle Experts Fashion Doodles Pop Star Doodles Illustrator: Charlie Alder Authors: Eilidh Rose / Kate Thomson

Aspiring fashionistas and pop stars will be inspired to complete scenes and design their own catwalk collections in these creative doodle books.

ISBN: 978-1-84956-721-3 EAN: 9 781849 567213

ISBN: 978-1-84956-722-0 EAN: 9 781849 567220

ISBN: 978-1-78244-062-8 EAN: 9 781782 440628

ISBN: 978-1-78244-063-5 EAN: 9 781782 440635

Doodle Diaries Fairy Doodle Diary Princess Doodle Diary Illustrator: Charlie Alder Authors: Eilidh Rose / Kate Thomson

Read the themed diary entries, complete the scenes and then create a doodle diary keepsake using the 32 pages of decorative borders.

Specification Doodle Experts Book size: 280x216 mm, 144 pp includes 96 pp black and white and 48 pp full colour design patterns, foiling on cover, perfect bound, age 5+.

E Doodle Diaries Book size: 280x216 mm, 96 pp, full colour cover, black and white insides, 2 sheets colour-in stickers, foiling on cover, perfect bound, age 5+.

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Novelty Activity Books How to Draw 101 Combat Craft Space Aliens Football Really Cute Characters Princess Things Illustrators: Barry Green / Graham Ross / Verity Newton

Step-by-step instructions guide young artists on how to draw 101 themed characters. These titles develop visual skills – simply copy a basic shape, look to the next box to see what has been added, then copy it.

ISBN: 978-1-78244-536-4 EAN: 9 781782 445364

ISBN: 978-1-78244-484-8 EAN: 9 781782 444848

ISBN: 978-1-78244-483-1 EAN: 9 781782 444831

ISBN: 978-1-78244-485-5 EAN: 9 781782 444855

ISBN: 978-1-78244-486-2 EAN: 9 781782 444862

Specification Book size: 280x216 mm, 48 pp, black and white insides, full colour cover, spot UV on cover, paperback, age 5+.

E Unique Selling Points

• Over 3 million How to Draw 101 titles sold worldwide. • 101 step-by-step pictures to draw in each title. 96

Novelty Activity Books How to Draw 101 Pirate Things Baby Animals Dinosaurs Spooky Things Funny People Funny Animals Things That Go Cartoon Characters Illustrators: Barry Green / Dan Green

Step-by-step instructions guide young artists on how to draw 101 themed characters and objects.

ISBN: 978-1-78244-021-5 EAN: 9 781782 440215

ISBN: 978-1-84956-989-7 EAN: 9 781849 569897

ISBN: 978-1-84956-616-2 EAN: 9 781849 566162

ISBN: 978-1-84956-608-7 EAN: 9 781849 566087

Specification Book size: 280x216 mm, 48 pp, black and white insides, full colour cover, spot UV on cover, paperback, age 5+.

E Unique Selling Point visual and coordination skills – simply copy a basic shape, • Develops and add to it in steps to make amazing pictures.

ISBN: 978-1-84956-988-0 EAN: 9 781849 569880

ISBN: 978-1-84956-987-3 EAN: 9 781849 569873

ISBN: 978-1-84956-607-0 EAN: 9 781849 566070

ISBN: 978-1-84956-605-6 EAN: 9 781849 566056

Novelty Activity Books Doodle Wars Monster Mayhem Alien Invaders Dinosaurs vs Dragons Vampires vs Werewolves Illustrators: Jess Wilson / Andrew Pinder Author: Oakley Graham

Complete scenes of alien invaders, gruesome monsters, dinosaurs vs dragons and vampires vs werewolves as they battle it out in these doodle war storybooks.

ISBN: 978-1-84956-731-2 EAN: 9 781849 567312

ISBN: 978-1-84956-730-5 EAN: 9 781849 567305

ISBN: 978-1-78244-061-1 EAN: 9 781782 440611

ISBN: 978-1-78244-060-4 EAN: 9 781782 440604

Complete the scenes on each page.

Specification Book size: 280x216 mm, 96 pp, full colour cover, black and white insides, 2 leaves stickers, matt lamination with spot UV cover treatments, perfect bound, age 5+.

E Unique Selling Points

â&#x20AC;˘ Two leaves of colour-in stickers. â&#x20AC;˘ Promotes creativity and stimulates imagination.

Novelty Activity Books 3D Copy and Draw Dinosaurs Fairies Pirates Princesses Illustrator: Barry Green

Copy and draw a selection of themed objects on the special 3D background which, when viewed with the included glasses, will leap from the page!

ISBN: 978-1-78244-072-7 EAN: 9 781782 440727

ISBN: 978-1-78244-071-0 EAN: 9 781782 440710

ISBN: 978-1-78244-069-7 EAN: 9 781782 440697

ISBN: 978-1-78244-070-3 EAN: 9 781782 440703

3D drawing fun for little creatives!

Specification Book size: 280x216 mm, 48 pp, full colour, paperback, press-out 3D glasses (held on inside back cover flap), age 5+.

E Unique Selling Points

â&#x20AC;˘ Innovative 3D drawing format promotes creativity. â&#x20AC;˘ Includes press-out 3D glasses to view drawings.

Novelty Activity Books Puzzle Books Brain Challenge Puzzle Challenge Illustrator: Assorted Author: Assorted

Packed with perplexing problems including word, logic and picture puzzles – these brilliant books are guaranteed boredom-banishers for brainy bambinos.

ISBN: 978-1-78445-289-6 EAN: 9 781784 452896

Specification Book size: 280x216 mm, 96 pp, full colour cover, black and white insides, paperback, age 7+.

Unique Selling Points

• Hundreds of fun and challenging puzzles. • Perfect for school holidays, long journeys or rainy days. 100

ISBN: 978-1-78445-290-2 EAN: 9 781784 452902

Novelty Activity Books Puzzle Books Junior Brain Straining Workout Junior Brain Workout Junior Brain Busting Workout Junior Brain Bending Workout Illustrator: Assorted Author: Assorted

Children will love these brain busting books packed full of tricky teasers to solve! Each title contains hundreds of games, tests and puzzles that are sure to keep children entertained for hours!

ISBN: 978-1-78244-559-3 EAN: 9 781782 445593

ISBN: 978-1-78244-558-6 EAN: 9 781782 445586

ISBN: 978-1-78244-560-9 EAN: 9 781782 445609

ISBN: 978-1-78244-557-9 EAN: 9 781782 445579

Hundreds of puzzles in each book.

Specification Book size: 280x216 mm, 192 pp, full colour cover with spot UV, black and white insides, paperback, age 7+.

Unique Selling Points

â&#x20AC;˘ Hundreds of puzzles to amuse and entertain young minds. â&#x20AC;˘ Perfect for school holidays, long journeys or rainy days. 101

Novelty Activity Books Pull-the-Tab Books Adding Up! Taking Away! Times Tables! Dividing Sums! Illustrators: Andrea Petrlik / Barry Green Author: Nat Lambert

Learning to add, take away, multiply and divide is easy with these interactive pull-the-tab books! Both ‘Adding Up!’ and ‘Taking Away!’ are in line with Key Stage One learning objectives, while ‘Dividing Sums!’ and ‘Times Tables!’ are based on Key Stage Two learning objectives.

ISBN: 978-1-84956-604-9 EAN: 9 781849 566049

ISBN: 978-1-84956-603-2 EAN: 9 781849 566032

Pull the tab to reveal the answers to maths questions posed on each page.

ISBN: 978-1-84956-601-8 EAN: 9 781849 566018

Specification Book size: 260x151 mm, 12 pp, full colour, hardback with pull out tabs, age 5+.

N Unique Selling Points

• Educational value – teaches vital maths skills. • Interactive pull-the-tab format makes learning fun. 102

ISBN: 978-1-84956-602-5 EAN: 9 781849 566025

Novelty Activity Books Pull-the-Tab Books Phonics Fun with Words Phonics Word Sounds Tell the Time! Illustrator: Barry Green Author: Susan Mayes

Learning to tell the time and learning common word sounds is fun with these pull-the-tab books. The phonics titles are based on UK National Literacy Strategy learning objectives and contain Reception high frequency words. They also include Years 1 and 2 key words.

ISBN: 978-1-78244-889-1 EAN: 9 781782 448891

ISBN: 978-1-78244-890-7 EAN: 9 781782 448907

ISBN: 978-1-78244-891-4 EAN: 9 781782 448914

Specification Book size: 260x151mm, 12 pp, full colour, hardback, with pull out tabs, age 5+.

Unique Selling Points

• Educational value – teaches phonics, reading skills and telling the time. • Interactive pull-the-tab format makes learning fun. UK National Literacy Strategy learning objectives, contains Reception • Supports high frequency words and Years 1 and 2 key words. 103

Novelty Activity Books Learning Games Princess Memory Game Pirate Memory Game Adding Up Snap! Take Away Snap! Phonics Snap! Illustrators: Dan Crisp / Lauren Ellis / Barry Green Author: Susan Mayes

This brand new collection of colourful card games guarantees fun and learning combined for young children ... and lots of noise! Two versions of sums SNAP! will boost confidence in adding up and taking away, while the phonics SNAP! game will boost word-related confidence in young readers. In the two themed memory games, children compete to see who can win the most pairs of matching picture cards. Designed to boost visual recognition, image recall, language skills and imagination. Fun, learning and mayhem for everyone.

Specification Box size: 156x100x20 mm, 50 cards, full colour, age 5+.

Unique Selling Points

• Educational value – boosting confidence in maths, language and visual skills. • Interactive play makes learning fun. 104

Novelty Activity Books Flipover Books Phonics Word Families Phonics Short Vowels Spelling Three-letter Words Learning common word sounds is fun and easy with these flipover phonics books. Phonics are a proven teaching method that helps young children learn how to read. These simple and effective books help children to recognise word sounds and to learn common words. The free-standing tent format makes it easy to flip the sections of the die-cut pages to find new words or sounds.

ISBN: 978-1-78445-033-5 EAN: 9 781784 450335

ISBN: 978-1-78445-032-8 EAN: 9 781784 450328

ISBN: 978-1-78445-005-2 EAN: 9 781784 450052

Specification Book size: 155x210 mm, 20 pp, free-standing tent-fold format, each page die-cut, full colour, hardback, spiral bound, age 3+.

L Unique Selling Points

â&#x20AC;˘ Phonics are proven to be an effective way of teaching reading. â&#x20AC;˘ Supports UK National Literacy Strategy learning objectives. 105

Novelty Activity Books Phonics Books Learn with Neddy Teddy and his Phonic Friends Illustrator: Barry Green Author & Creator: Playne Books

ISBN: 978-1-84666-896-8 EAN: 9 781846 668968

Containing all Reception high frequency words and Years 1 and 2 key words, this interactive book includes rotating wheels and short stories, which emphasise the sound of the words, encouraging young children to learn.

Learn with Red Hen and her Phonic Friends Illustrator: Barry Green Author & Creator: Playne Books

Learn phonics with Red Hen and her friends! Turn the rotating wheel and read the short stories to learn over 90 new words.

ISBN: 978-1-84666-895-1 EAN: 9 781846 668951

Phonics are an ideal way to introduce first words in a fun and easy way.

Specification Book size: 203x203 mm, 16 pp, full colour, 8 rotating wheels, casebound, age 4+.

L Unique Selling Points

• Books contain all Reception high frequency words and Years 1 & 2 key words. • Rotating wheels reveal different words for every phonic sound. • Research has shown that phonics are a proven teaching method for early readers.

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Novelty Activity Books Turn-and-Learn Books 123 Dreams ABC Dreams Illustrator: Alexia Orkrania / Mr Henry Fisher Author: Nat Lambert

Early learning concepts are introduced in these innovative turn-and-learn books. The interactive, integral wheels emphasise the sound of letters and words or highlight numbers and counting, encouraging young children to learn key maths and literacy skills.

ISBN: 978-1-78244-534-0 EAN: 9 781782 445340

ISBN: 978-1-78244-535-7 EAN: 9 781782 445357

‘Wonderfully dreamy and fantastical illustrations.’ Lovereading4Kids

Specification Book size: 190x190 mm, 12 pp, rotating wheels, full colour, hardcase (soft cover version also available), age 3+.

Unique Selling Points

• Educational value – encourages new and emerging readers to learn vital skills. • Interactive rotating wheels make learning fun. 107

Novelty Activity Books I Can Books I Can Tie my Own Shoelaces Illustrator: Barry Green Author: Oakley Graham

The clear, easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and integral components make learning to tie shoelaces both easy and fun.

ISBN: 978-1-84956-619-3 EAN: 9 781849 566193

I Can Tell the Time Illustrator: Barry Green Author: Kate Thomson

An innovative title which makes learning to tell the time fun. An integral clock ensures children learn whilst they play and will be telling the time before they know it!

ISBN: 978-1-84956-620-9 EAN: 9 781849 566209

Rhyming text, illustrated step-by-step instructions and integral shoelace and clock mechanisms will help children to master key life skills in this series.

Specification Closed book size: 215x155 mm, open book size: 480x155 mm, 12 pp, full colour, integral clock mechanism or shoelace, casebound, age 4+.

U Unique Selling Points value – children will master • Educational key life skills.

• Interactive format makes learning easy. 108

Novelty Activity Books Floor Pads Various Author: Assorted Illustrator: Assorted

Each floor pad is full of great doodling, drawing or puzzle activities, guaranteed to entertain for hours!

More titles available! Ask for details.

Specification Book size: 216x280 mm, 24 pp (different page extents and large format size also available), black and white insides, paperback, integral handle, age 7+.

E Unique Selling Point

â&#x20AC;˘ Carry handle for activity fun on the go. 109

Novelty Activity Books Activity Folders

Our bestselling range of activity folders are ideal for holidays, long journeys, or as a boredom-busting antidote to rainy days.

ISBN: 978-1-84956-516-5 EAN: 9 781849 565165 Contains: 8 x 32 pp sections (one colour)

ISBN: 978-1-84956-517-2 EAN: 9 781849 565172 Contains: 8 x 32 pp sections (one colour)

ISBN: 978-1-84956-909-5 EAN: 9 781849 569095 Contains: 8 x 32 pp sections (one colour).

ISBN: 978-1-84956-223-2 EAN: 9 781849 562232 Contains: 8 x 32 pp sections (one colour).

ISBN: 978-1-84666-297-3 EAN: 9 781846 662973 Contains: 4 x 48 pp sections (full colour).

ISBN: 978-1-84956-177-8 EAN: 9 781849 561778 Contains: 8 x 32 pp sections (one colour).

ISBN: 978-1-84666-935-4 EAN: 9 781846 669354 Contains: 8 x 32 pp sections (one colour).

ISBN: 978-1-84666-384-0 EAN: 9 781846 663840 Contains: 8 x 48 pp sections (one colour).

Specification Folder size: 290x240x30 mm, full colour section dividers, assorted page extents, hardback folder with spiral binding, age 7+.

E Unique Selling Points

• Folders are based on evergreen themes that are popular all year. 110

Novelty Activity Books How to Draw Binders Animals Princesses & Other Cool Stuff Monsters & Other Cool Stuff Pirates & Other Cool Stuff Things That Go & Other Cool Stuff Illustrator: Barry Green

Simple step-by-step illustrations make it easy for children to draw with confidence.

ISBN: 978-1-78244-411-4 EAN: 9 781782 444114

ISBN: 978-1-78244-409-1 EAN: 9 781782 444091

ISBN: 978-1-78244-410-7 EAN: 9 781782 444107

ISBN: 978-1-78244-412-1 EAN: 9 781782 444121

ISBN: 978-1-78244-413-8 EAN: 9 781782 444138

Other titles available.

Specification Binder size: 260x230 mm, 6 x 24 pp sections, full colour dividers, one colour insides, hardback binder, age 5+.

E Unique Selling Points

• Over 2 million How to Draw titles sold worldwide. • Develops visual and coordination skills.

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Novelty Books Books Plus Briefcases Magic Show Complete Craftworks Dectective Super Car Designer Create Your Own Brilliant Books Pop Kids Spooky Practical Jokes Author: Nat Lambert

These robust briefcases include high-quality themed components and books on the title topic themes.

ISBN: 978-1-84666-239-3 EAN: 9 781846 662393 Contains: 3 x 32 pp books, paperback, full colour, four blank mini books, two sticker sheets, 12 coloured fibre-tip pens, a pencil, an eraser, PVA glue.

ISBN: 978-1-84229-300-3 EAN: 9 781842 293003 Contains: 4 x 16 pp books, paperback, full colour, string, box and ball trick, plastic hoops and string, a magic wand, a crystal coin case, a coin nesting box, a coin coaster, a pack of cards, cups and balls.

Contains: 1 x 32 pp book, 3 fine liner pens, fabric layer cake, flexihoop, coloured threads, aida.

ISBN: 978-1-84229-991-3 EAN: 9 781842 299913 Contains: 16 pp log book, 16 pp puzzle book, 32 pp detective book, paperback, full colour, dark glasses, handcuffs, ID card, listening device.

ISBN: 978-1-84956-492-2 EAN: 9 781849 564922 Contains: 1 x 32 pp book, paperback, full colour, plastic red frame, 6 x sheets of printed acetate, one colour, 4 sheets of electro static stickers, one colour, 8 x colouring pencils, 1 x 2B pencil, press out and build racing car model.

ISBN: 978-1-84510-958-5 EAN: 9 781845 109585 Contains: 1 x 32 pp book, paperback, full colour, 2 x 16 pp books, paperback, full colour, a dance and karaoke DVD.

ISBN: 978-1-84510-448-1 EAN: 9 781845 104481 Contains: 1 x 32 pp book, paperback, full colour, jumping bat, goblin trick, vampire teeth, nail and bandage trick, whoopee cushion.

Specification Briefcase size: 320x220x60 mm, hard briefcase, book number, size and extents vary, full colour throughout, project components, age 8+.

Unique Selling Points

â&#x20AC;˘ Includes the materials that are required to get creative straight away. â&#x20AC;˘ Perfect addition to any Christmas stock range. 112

Novelty Books Books Plus Briefcases Fashion Designer Practical Jokes Movie Make-Up Artist Cool Jewellery Quiz Master Complete Art Works Spy Master Crime Lab Investigation Author: Nat Lambert

These robust briefcases include high-quality themed components and books on the title topic themes.

ISBN: 978-1-84666-236-2 EAN: 9 781846 662362 Contains: 2 x 32 pp books, paperback, full colour, joker card, pens, spinner, score pad.

ISBN: 978-1-84956-491-5 EAN: 9 781849 564915 Contains: 1 x 32 pp book, paperback, full colour, CD, denim covered notepad with lock and key, 1 x colour wheel, 2 x sticker sheets, full colour, 6 x die-cut sheets.

Contains: 1 x 32 pp book, paperback, full colour, black jumping spider, gold squirt ring, black squirt calculator, whoopee cushion, pet puke.

ISBN: 978-1-84229-275-4 EAN: 9 781842 292754 Contains: 64 pp book, hardback, full colour, applicator sponges, brush, face paints, fake skin, face paint crayons, tooth blackener.

ISBN: 978-1-84956-806-7 EAN: 9 781849 568067 Contains: 64 pp book, paperback, full colour, 1 m of nylon monofilament, assorted beads, metal ringbacks, a threader, necklace clasps, hair band, jewellery wire, a piece of ribbon.

ISBN: 978-1-84229-425-3 EAN: 9 781842 294253 Contains: 48 pp book, paperback, full colour, 48 pp sketch pad, 7 watercolour paints, 8 oil pastels, 5 poster paints, 8 coloured pencils, 2 paintbrushes, 2B pencil, eraser, pencil sharpener.

ISBN: 978-1-84666-472-4 EAN: 9 781846 664724 Contains: 3 x books, 16 pp, paperback, full colour, fold-flat spy binoculars, rearview spy glasses, mobile phone calculator, fold-out magnifying glass, pen torch, spy pens, compass, fake moustache, decoder card, eight dossier sheets.

Specification Briefcase size: 320x220x60 mm, hard briefcase, book number, size and extents vary, full colour throughout, project components, age 8+.

Unique Selling Points

• Ideal gift table items. Also perfect for floor displays. • When play or creative time is over, everything can be stored neatly inside the case. 113

ISBN: 978-1-84666-473-1 EAN: 9 781846 664731 Contains: 3 x 32 pp books, paperback, full colour, fingerprint powder, fingerprint dusting brush, ink pad, a fold-out magnifying glass, crime scene tape, Identikit accessories, a chinagraph pencil.

Novelty Books Books Plus Gift Boxes Body Art Tattoos Cake Pops and Other Sweet Treats / Chunky Knitting Creative Crafts Dolly Peg Fairies and Princesses / Fairy Cakes and Cookies Fashion Studio Funky Fingernails and Trendy Toes / Flying Dragons Great British Baking 3D How to Draw Learn to Juggle Really Cool Balloon Modelling

ISBN: 978-1-84956-500-4 EAN: 781849 565004

ISBN: 978-1-78244-393-3 EAN: 781782 443933

ISBN: 978-1-84956-786-2 EAN: 781849 567862

ISBN: 978-1-78244-394-0 EAN: 781782 443940

ISBN: 978-1-84956-501-1 EAN: 781849 565011

ISBN: 978-1-84956-502-8 EAN: 781849 565028

ISBN: 978-1-78244-396-4 EAN: 781782 443964

ISBN: 978-1-84956-503-5 EAN: 9 781849 565035

ISBN: 978-1-84956-792-3 EAN: 781849 567923

ISBN: 978-1-84956-788-6 EAN: 781849 567886

ISBN: 978-1-78244-395-7 EAN: 781782 443957

ISBN: 978-1-84956-504-2 EAN: 781849 565042

Author: Nat Lambert

Our gift boxes enable readers to try out new hobbies or skills. All titles include clear, step-by-step instruction books and the components that are required to complete key projects.

Over 250,000 gift boxes sold every year! Over 100 titles available.

Specification Pack size: 286x220x40 mm, book size: 153x119 mm, 32 pp, full colour, paperback, components, age 7+.

E ISBN: 978-1-84956-789-3 EAN: 781849 567893

Unique Selling Points

• Perfect gift items for Christmas and birthday parties. • Themed components to complete many of the projects within. 114

Novelty Books Books Plus Gift Boxes Micro Fliers and Rockets Paint Your Own Dinosaurs Practical Jokes Sock Monsters Spoon Animals Window Art Best Friends Secret Stationery Solar System Sock Puppets Mini Motocross Skills

ISBN: 978-1-84956-793-0 EAN: 781849 567930

ISBN: 978-1-78244-403-9 EAN: 9 781782 444039

ISBN: 978-1-84956-508-0 EAN: 781849 565080

ISBN: 978-1-78244-398-8 EAN: 781782 443988

ISBN: 978-1-84956-791-6 EAN: 781849 567916

ISBN: 978-1-84956-509-7 EAN: 781849 565097

ISBN: 978-1-78244-397-1 EAN: 781782 443971

ISBN: 978-1-84956-794-7 EAN: 9 781849 567947

ISBN: 978-1-84956-790-9 EAN: 781849 567909

ISBN: 978-1-78244-392-6 EAN: 781782 443926

Author: Nat Lambert

Gift boxes are one of our top sellers over the past ten years. They offer excellent value for money and include components to try out a new hobby or skill. Robust packaging means they can withstand the rigours of the shop floor!

Specification Pack size: 286x220x40 mm, book size: 153x119 mm, 32 pp, full colour, paperback, components, age 7+.

Unique Selling Points

• Ideal gift table items. Also perfect for floor displays. • Perfect addition to any Christmas stock range. 115

Novelty Books Books Plus Boost Packs Dinosaurs Fashion Designer Best Friends’ Loom Craft Battle of Britain Micro Fliers Author: Nat Lambert

The super-clear instructions, illustrated steps and specialist items included in each of these activity books will enable children to commence a new hobby straight away.

ISBN: 978-1-78244-763-4 EAN: 9 781782 447634

ISBN: 978-1-78445-222-3 EAN: 9 781784 452223

Specification Book size: 250x230 mm, 32 pp, full colour, hardback, spiral bound, themed components, age 7+.

Unique Selling Points

• Key components are included so children can begin learning a new hobby straight away. • Encourages creativity through activities. 116

ISBN: 978-1-78244-764-1 EAN: 9 781782 447641

Novelty Books Books Plus Boost Packs Friendship Bracelets Knitted Animals Nail Art Paper Aeroplanes Author: Nat Lambert

We’re pretty good at creating books-plus titles. In fact, there are over 50 million of our thinking, making, creating titles in print worldwide!

ISBN: 978-1-78244-768-9 EAN: 9 781782 447689

ISBN: 978-1-78244-766-5 EAN: 9 781782 447665

ISBN: 978-1-78244-767-2 EAN: 9 781782 447672

ISBN: 978-1-78244-765-8 EAN: 9 781782 447658

Specification Book size: 250x230 mm, 32 pp, full colour, hardback, spiral bound, themed components, age 7+.

Unique Selling Points

• Key components are included so children can begin learning a new hobby straight away. • Encourages creativity through activities. 117

Novelty Books Books Plus Activity Packs Balloon Modelling Micro Fliers Magic Tricks Terribly Disgusting Pranks Super Spy Training Illustrator: Tony De Saulles Author: Nat Lambert

Children can learn a new hobby, craft or skill with these action-packed activity titles with themed components.

ISBN: 978-1-78244-650-7 EAN: 9 781782 446507

ISBN: 978-1-78244-723-8 EAN: 9 781782 447238

ISBN: 978-1-78244-648-4 EAN: 9 781782 446484

ISBN: 978-1-78244-651-4 EAN: 9 781782 446514

ISBN: 978-1-78244-724-5 EAN: 9 781782 447245

Specification Book size: 265x200 mm, 24 pp, full colour, paperback, hinged vacform held on rigid extended back cover, themed components, age 7+.

Unique Selling Point

â&#x20AC;˘ Includes everything that is required to try out a new activity straight away. 118

Novelty Books Books Plus Activity Packs Super Stunt Glider Learn to Juggle Fantastic Fliers Turbo Stunt Racer Challenge Farty Pants Pro Super Ball Challenge Illustrator: Tony De Saulles Author: Nat Lambert

Each title contains all the know-how a child needs to master a new skill or hobby and the specialist components to get started straight away.

ISBN: 978-1-78244-725-2 EAN: 9 781782 447252

ISBN: 978-1-78244-649-1 EAN: 9 781782 446491

ISBN: 978-1-78244-726-9 EAN: 9 781782 447269

ISBN: 978-1-78244-727-6 EAN: 9 781782 447276

ISBN: 978-1-78244-728-3 EAN: 9 781782 447283

ISBN: 978-1-78244-729-0 EAN: 9 781782 447290

Over 2,000,000 Activity Packs in print worldwide!

Specification Book size: 265x200 mm, 24 pp, full colour, paperback, hinged vacform held on rigid extended back cover, themed components, age 7+.

Unique Selling Points

â&#x20AC;˘ Key components are included so children can learn a new hobby or skill straight away. â&#x20AC;˘ Perfect gift purchases. 119

Novelty Books Books Plus Activity Packs Catâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cradle Cootie Catcher Cute Cookies Beaded Bracelets Knit A Critter Illustrator: Charlie Alder Author: Nat Lambert

The perfect titles for children wishing to try out a new hobby using the specialist components included.

ISBN: 978-1-78244-646-0 EAN: 9 781782 446460

ISBN: 978-1-78244-647-7 EAN: 9 781782 446477

ISBN: 978-1-78244-730-6 EAN: 9 781782 447306

ISBN: 978-1-78244-731-3 EAN: 9 781782 447313

Specialist components!

Creative projects!

Books plus fun! ISBN: 978-1-78244-732-0 EAN: 9 781782 447320

Specification Book size: 265x200 mm, 24 pp, full colour, paperback, hinged vacform held on rigid extended back cover, themed components, age 7+.

Unique Selling Point

â&#x20AC;˘ Promotes creativity and trying out new hobbies or skills. 120

Novelty Books Books Plus Step-by-Step Activity Titles Fashion Designer Rocket Science Knitted Animals Fantastic Fliers Get Cooking Magic Tricks Illustrator: Mark Ruffle Author: Nat Lambert

Each book contains all the know-how a child needs to master a new skill or hobby. Specialist components are included so children can get started straight away.

From the creators of Mini Maestro – 15 million copies now in print!

Specification Book size: 200x270 mm, 24pp, full colour, hardback, components, age 7+.

Unique Selling Points

• Includes high-quality, specialist components to complete activities in each book. • Encourages creativity through hands-on activities. 121

Novelty Books Books Plus Activity Boxes Balloon Modelling Paint You Own Animals Things to Make and Do! Ventriloquist Author: Nat Lambert

These activity boxes are packed with fun projects to make and do!

ISBN: 978-1-84229-913-5 EAN: 9 781842 299135

A fantastic selection of components is included in each kit.

Specification Box size: 220x320x60 mm, book size: 170x140 mm, 48 pp, full colour, paperback, project components, age 7+.

Unique Selling Points

â&#x20AC;˘ Perfect introduction to a new hobby or skill. â&#x20AC;˘ Project components included to complete fun and creative activities. 122

Novelty Books Books Plus Scientastics Chemistry Lab Rocket Science Lab Science Laboratory Star Navigator Author: Nat Lambert

Difficult topics are easily explained with hands-on experiments and super-clear instructions.

Scientastics are packed full of great components.

ISBN: 978-1-84510-959-2 EAN: 9 781845 109592 Contains: two test tubes, tweezers, safety goggles, copper sulphate, potassium aluminium sulphate powder, iron filings, a measuring scoop, steel wool, a funnel, filter papers, a magnifier.

ISBN: 978-1-84229-945-6 EAN: 9 781842 299456 Contains: a mini rocket, space rocket components, a launch pad.

ISBN: 978-1-84510-509-9 EAN: 9 781845 105099 Contains: a microscope, magnets, a test tube, wires, bulbs, bulb holders, LEDs, a thermometer, a battery casing.

ISBN: 978-1-84666-469-4 EAN: 9 781846 664694 Contains: telescope with 20x & 30x lenses, two star charts.

Specification Box size: 375x290x48 mm, book size: 210x150 mm, 48 pp, full colour, paperback, project components, age 12+.

U Unique Selling Points

â&#x20AC;˘ Large activity format - ideal for Christmas merchandising! â&#x20AC;˘ Scientastic titles introduce complicated topics in a way that makes them easy to understand. 123

Novelty Books Books Plus Mini Maestros Finger Skateboard Tricks Hackee Sack Secret Spy Mini Flyers Author: Nat Lambert

Mini Maestros are perfect for children trying out a new hobby, as party bag gifts or stocking fillers.

Over 100 title s availab le! Other titles available: • 3D Puzzle Buster • Balloon Animals • Balloonatics • Balloon Bugs • Basic Survival Skills • Beach Babe • Blow Football • Body Art • Body Crayons • Body Crystals • Brilliant Beads • Bug Hunter • Build Your Own Battle Tops • Button Badges • Card Crazy Tricks and Games • Card Games • Card Tricks • Cartoon Clay Modelling • Cartoon Stickers • Cat’s Cradle • Chess Master • Chinese Tattoos • Christmas Finger Puppets • Christmas Wishes • Combat Micro Fliers • Creative Cookies • Creative Lettering • Crime Scene Investigator • Crime Scene Unsolved • Denim Designer • Designer Appliqué • Dice Tricks and Games • Dinosaur Clay Modelling • Draughts and Backgammon • Face Painting • Fairy Cards • Fairy Finger Puppets • Fairy Flower Press • Fairy Magic • Finger Doodles • Foil Art • Football Fans Face Paint • Fridge Magnets • Funky Rocks

ISBN: 978-1-78244-260-8 EAN: 9 781782 442608

ISBN: 978-1-78244-258-5 EAN: 9 781782 442585

ISBN: 978-1-78244-262-2 EAN: 9 781782 442622

ISBN: 978-1-78244-257-8 EAN: 9 781782 442578

Specification Pack size: 120x95x50 mm, book size: 117x95 mm, 48 pp, full colour, hardback, book held in slipcase at back of the box, components, age 7+.

Unique Selling Points

• Multi-million selling, patented book-plus-components format. • Flap at the front of the box reveals the quality, themed components.

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Novelty Books Books Plus Mini Maestros Friendship Bracelets Practical Jokes Magic Tricks Knitted Animals Author: Nat Lambert

A mind-boggling array of activities are explored within this bestselling, patented range.

Other titles available: • Glitter Art • Groovy Glass Painting • Hair Design • Hair Wraps • Hot Car Racer • Identikit • Jewellery • Learn to Juggle • Let’s Make Dinosaur Balloons • Levitating Card • Micro Battle Robots • Micro Card Games • Micro Fliers • Micro Flying Dragons • Micro Rockets • Micro Star Fighters • Mini Animations • Mini Kites • Mini Monster Trucks • Mini Mosaics • Mini Temporary Tattoos • Monster Balloons • Monster Clay Modelling • Nail Art • Optical Illusions • Papier Mâché • Pen Toppers • Petal Princess • Pom Pom Pets • Princess Slumber Party • Private Eye • Really Cool Coin Tricks • Sand Art • Scary Special FX • Science Tricks • Scoubidous • Secret Spy • Shell Art • Silk Painting • Space Navigator • Spooky Balloons • Spooky Magic Tricks • Spy Surveillance • Stencil Art • Stopwatch Challenge • Tabletop Football • Tattoos • The Art of Calligraphy • The Invincible Rope Trick • The Tooth Fairy • The Wizard’s School of Magic I • The Wizard’s School of Magic II • The Wizard’s School of Magic III • The Wizard’s School of Magic IV • Trendy Toes • Volcano • Yo-Yo

ISBN: 978-1-78244-259-2 EAN: 9 781782 442592

ISBN: 978-1-78244-263-9 EAN: 9 781782 442639

ISBN: 978-1-78244-261-5 EAN: 9 781782 442615

ISBN: 978-1-78244-256-1 EAN: 9 781782 442561

Over 100 title s availab le!

Specification Pack size: 120x95x50 mm, book size: 117x95 mm, 48 pp, full colour, hardback, book held in slipcase at back of the box, components, age 7+.

Unique Selling Points

• Book held securely in a slipcase at the back of the box.

Over 15 million Mini Maestros sold worldwide!

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Novelty Books Books Plus Boom Boxes Micro Fliers Juggling Magic Tricks Gardening Origami Practical Jokes Secret Spy Balloon Modelling Cooking Author: Nat Lambert

These fantastic gift boxes provide an ‘open the box and get stuck in’ introduction to a new hobby or skill. Each title comes with a quality set of novelty components so readers can get started straight away.

Over 4 million gift box titles in print.

Perfect for face-out and table displays in store.

Specification Box size: 135x225x40 mm, book size: 101x78 mm, 48 pp, full colour, paperback, die-cut window, themed components, age 7+.

Unique Selling Points

• Perfect introduction to a new hobby or skill. • Quality components to support trying out the new hobby or skill are included. 126

Novelty Books Books Plus Facts Are Fun! Brilliant Bugs! Illustrator: Damien Jones Author: Nat Lambert

Supercool window walking bugs add a fun novelty edge to this creepy-crawly fact book. Perfect for encouraging children to learn about and understand the world of nature that surrounds them. Bite-size bug facts that will amaze and astound children.

Marine World! Illustrator: Damien Jones Author: Nat Lambert

Take a deep breath and dive into a marine world thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s filled with amazing animals, mysterious creatures, awesome predators, super science and facts that will astound you! When you surface for air, challenge your friends to complete the challenges with the supercool hydrodynamic jellyfish!

Balloon Science! Illustrator: Damien Jones Author: Nat Lambert

Prepare to take flight on a fact-filled voyage of scientific discovery! Make an amazing balloon helicopter with the included components, and learn about loads of cool balloon-themed science including static electricity, jet propulsion, space flight and much more.

Fast Cars! Illustrator: Damien Jones Author: Nat Lambert

Buckle up for a crash course in supercar science! Race in the footsteps of Newton and Einstein with the cool friction-powered car included and learn amazing science facts with the supercool experiments inside!

Specification Book size: 280x216 mm, 24 pp, cover has perforated flap containing component item(s), full colour, paperback, age 7+.

U Unique Selling Point

â&#x20AC;˘ Components add a fun dimension to learning about the science behind the title topic theme. 127

Novelty Books Books Plus Mini Skills Activity Titles Skateboard Scooter Football Snowboard Author: Nat Lambert

Radical mini skill manoeuvres can be mastered with the kit items and tutorials in this action-packed book series.

ISBN: 978-1-78244-101-4 EAN: 9 781782 441014

ISBN: 978-1-78244-103-8 EAN: 9 781782 441038

ISBN: 978-1-78244-102-1 EAN: 9 781782 441021

ISBN: 978-1-78244-104-5 EAN: 9 781782 441045

Mini Skills titles include everything that is required to play straight away!

Specification Overall size: 240x205 mm, page size: 200x170 mm, 24 pp, full colour, hardback, components, age 7+.

Unique Selling Points

• Radical tricks and essential kit provide a tour de force on the adrenalin-fuelled title topics. • Contains specialist components based on the mini skill. • Step-by-step instructions to complete a range of mini skills manoeuvres. 128

Novelty Books Books Plus Write-on Wipe-off Activity Fun Fairy Pirate Princess Spooky Illustrator: Barry Green Author: Eilidh Rose / Kate Thomson

Ever-popular themes are given a wipe-clean treatment in an activity range for younger children. Each title includes themed puzzles for the reader to solve and a pen and cloth in order that they can erase mistakes and start again. ISBN: 978-1-84956-457-1 EAN: 9 781849 564571

ISBN: 978-1-78244-576-0 EAN: 9 781782 445760

Specification Overall size: 240x205 mm, page size: 200x170 mm, 24 pp, full colour, hardback, wipe-clean pen & cloth, age 5+.

Unique Selling Points

â&#x20AC;˘ Encourages hand-eye co-ordination. â&#x20AC;˘ Reusuable pages ensure that the titles can be enjoyed time and time again. 129

ISBN: 978-1-84956-456-4 EAN: 9 781849 564564

Novelty Books Books Plus Paint Your Own Puppies / Dolphins Pets / Fairies / Kittens Dinosaurs / Sharks / Ponies Frozen Planet / Mini Beasts Author: Nat Lambert

These sturdy kits include everything that is required to paint models on the title topic theme. Includes an instruction book with facts and photographs or illustrations on the title topic.

ISBN: 978-1-84666-834-0 EAN: 9 781846 668340

ISBN: 978-1-84666-831-9 EAN: 9 781846 668319

ISBN: 978-1-78445-223-0 EAN: 9 781784 452230

ISBN: 978-1-78445-225-4 EAN: 9 781784 452254

ISBN: 978-1-84666-833-3 EAN: 9 781846 668333

ISBN: 978-1-84666-835-7 EAN: 9 781846 668357

ISBN: 978-1-78445-224-7 EAN: 9 781784 452247

ISBN: 978-1-84956-819-7 EAN: 9 781849 568197

ISBN: 978-1-84666-830-2 EAN: 9 781846 668302

ISBN: 978-1-84956-820-3 EAN: 9 781849 568203

New artwork style available on request.

Each title includes paints, four models and a paintbrush.

Specification Box size: 154x120x40 mm, book size: 140x110 mm, 12 pp, full colour, 4 models, 1 paintbrush, 6 pots acrylic paint, age 7+.

Unique Selling Points

• Book includes step-by-step instructions and reference facts on the models included. • No additional items required to create great full colour models. 130

Magnetic Novelty Books Books Magnetic Play Books Building with Shapes Jungle Opposites The Colours Machine The Counting Fairies Illustrator: Steph Hinton Authors: Oakley Graham / Kate Thomson / Susie Linn / Joshua George

Preschool children will get a head start with these interactive magnetic books introducing pivotal early learning concepts: counting, shapes, colour and opposites. Steph Hintonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vibrant artwork will inspire young children to complete the activities again and again. Once the fun is over, the magnets can be safely stored in the handy compartment attached.

Specification Book size: 250x235 mm, 10 pp, full colour, hardback with magnetic pages, matt lamination and spot gloss UV, spiral bound, shaped magnets, age 3+.

Unique Selling Point

â&#x20AC;˘ Supports early years learning objectives.

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Magnetic Novelty Books Books Magnetic Play & Learn Animals Count To Ten I Can Do My ABC Things That Go Illustrator: Andrew Stephens Author: Nat Lambert

These colourful magnetic books will give preschool children a head start by introducing them to early learning concepts in a positive and interactive way. The simple text and shaded areas guide the child to place the magnets correctly. Once the fun is over, the magnets can be safely stored in the handy compartment attached.

Specification Book size: 250x235 mm, 10 pp, full colour, hardback with magnetic pages, spiral bound, shaped magnets, age 3+.

Unique Selling Points

â&#x20AC;˘ Interactive magnetic books are ideal for playing and learning again and again. â&#x20AC;˘ Magnets can be stored in the handy compartment, safe until the next play-and-learn session. 132

Magnetic Novelty Books Books Magnetic Storybooks Playschool Pirates / A big day for a little princess / Little Fairy’s Magic Garden / Oh no! Grumpy Monster is Coming for Tea Illustrators: Maxine Lee / Amanda Enright Author: Ellie Wharton

Storytime receives a magnetic makeover in the latest titles from our multi-millionselling magnetic range. Ellie Wharton’s humorous tales leap from the pages with help from talented artists, Maxine Lee and Amanda Enright. ISBN: 978-1-78244-491-6 EAN: 9 781782 444916

ISBN: 978-1-78244-492-3 EAN: 9 781782 444923

ISBN: 978-1-78244-493-0 EAN: 9 781782 444930

ISBN: 978-1-78244-509-8 EAN: 9 781782 445098

Specification Overall size: 240x205 mm, page size: 200x170 mm, 10 pp, full colour, shaped magnets, hardback with magnetic pages, age 3+.

Unique Selling Points

• Over 5 million magnetic titles in print worldwide. • Each title includes lots of magnetic play pieces, so the child can complete the story on each page. • Book format includes magnet storage compartment so play pieces can be neatly stored. 133

Magnetic Novelty Books Books Magnetic Play and Learn When I dream of the Alphabet When I dream of Counting Illustrators: Henry Fisher / Alexia Orkrania Authors: Henry Fisher / Oakley Graham

Fantastical illustrations will encourage children to place the magnets on the pages and learn how to count and the alphabet.

ISBN: 978-1-78244-530-2 EAN: 9 781782 445302

ISBN: 978-1-78244-533-3 EAN: 9 781782 445333

Specification Overall size: 240x205x10 mm, page size: 170x200 mm, 10 pp, full colour, shaped magnets, hardback with magnetic pages, age 3+.

Unique Selling Points

• A vacform at the top of the book holds the magnets securely for easy storage. • The ‘When I dream of’ titles take children on a voyage of fantastic discovery. 134

Magnetic Novelty Books Books Magnetic Funny Faces Princesses / Dinosaurs / Pirates / Fairies / Monsters / Families / Pets Illustrator: Barry Green Authors: Nat Lambert / Kate Thomson

Children will love to mix and match the magnetic features to create comical faces time and time again. There are hundreds of crazy combinations to discover! When play is over, the magnets can be neatly stored in the compartment, ready for next time. ISBN: 978-1-78244-734-4 EAN: 9 781782 447344

ISBN: 978-1-78244-735-1 EAN: 9 781782 447351

ISBN: 978-1-78244-737-5 EAN: 9 781782 447375

ISBN: 978-1-78244-736-8 EAN: 9 781782 447368

ISBN: 978-1-84956-077-1 EAN: 9 781849 560771

ISBN: 978-1-84956-076-4 EAN: 9 781849 560764

Over 5 million magnetic titles in print!

ISBN: 978-1-84956-145-7 EAN: 9 781849 561457

Specification Overall size: 240x205 mm, page size: 200x170 mm, 10 pp, full colour, shaped magnets, hardback with magnetic pages, age 3+.

E Unique Selling Points

• Encourages parent-child interaction. • Enhances hand-eye coordination skills. • Over 25 magnetic play pieces in each book. 135

Magnetic Novelty Books Books Magnetic Story and Play Books Let’s Play Diggers Let’s Play Trains Illustrator: Paul Dronsfield Authors: Alfie Clover / Sally Hopgood

Colourful images and detailed scenes make these titles both informative and fun! Children will love to place the magnetic play pieces onto the pages, and then store them neatly in the handy compartment, ready for next time.

ISBN: 978-1-84666-827-2 EAN: 9 781846 668272

Specification Overall size: 240x205 mm, page size: 200x170 mm, 8 pp, full colour, shaped magnets, hardback with magnetic pages, age 3+.

Unique Selling Points

• Diggers and trains are always exciting topics for young children. • Matching the magnets to the text on the page encourages word and picture recognition. 136

ISBN: 978-1-84956-112-9 EAN: 9 781849 561129

Magnetic Novelty Books Books Magnetic Dressing Up Fairies Princesses Illustrator: Steve Richards Author: Nat Lambert

Children will love to dress the beautiful fairies and princesses by placing the magnetic clothes and accessories onto the magnetic pages. Enchanting illustrations and simple text introduce children to fairies and princesses, encouraging creative fun and imaginative play. ISBN: 978-1-78244-084-0 EAN: 9 781782 440840

Specification Overall size: 240x205 mm, page size: 200x170 mm, 10 pp, full colour, magnetic clothes and accessories, hardback with magnetic pages, age 3+.

E Unique Selling Points

â&#x20AC;˘ Over 25 magnetic clothes and accessories. â&#x20AC;˘ Fairy and princess themes continuously popular worldwide. â&#x20AC;˘ Multi-million-selling magnetic book format. Five million copies sold worldwide! 137

ISBN: 978-1-78244-083-3 EAN: 9 781782 440833

Magnetic Novelty Books Books Magnetic Fairy Tales The Three Little Pigs Goldilocks and the Three Bears Little Red Riding Hood Jack and the Beanstalk Illustrator: Andrea Petrlik Authors: Kate Thomson / Eilidh Rose

Classic fairy tales are given a magnetic makeover in this beautifully illustrated series of books for preschoolers. Read the text and place the magnets to complete each colourful scene. ISBN: 978-1-84956-612-4 EAN: 9 781849 566124

ISBN: 978-1-84956-614-8 EAN: 9 781849 566148

ISBN: 978-1-84956-611-7 EAN: 9 781849 566117

ISBN: 978-1-84956-613-1 EAN: 9 781849 566131

Classic stories with a magnetic twist!

Specification Overall size: 240x205 mm, page size: 200x170 mm, 10 pp, full colour, shaped magnets, hardback with magnetic pages, age 3+.

L Unique Selling Points

• Illustrated by renowned artist, Andrea Petrlik. fairy tales get a magnetic makeover - great for developing word • Classic and picture recognition skills. 138

Magnetic Novelty Books Books Magnetic Playscene Books Wild Animals On the Farm Under the Sea Let’s Build Illustrator: Barry Green Author: Erin Ranson

Four exciting themes help to promote interactive play and the association of words with images. Simple text guides the child to find the correct magnets to complete each page, then all of the magnets can be used together on the playscene.

ISBN: 978-1-78244-545-6 EAN: 9 781782 445456

ISBN: 978-1-78244-544-9 EAN: 9 781782 445449

ISBN: 978-1-78244-547-0 EAN: 9 781782 445470

ISBN: 978-1-78244-546-3 EAN: 9 781782 445463

Over 20 magnets are included with each title.

Specification Overall size: 240x203 mm, page size: 200x170 mm, 8 pp, full colour, shaped magnets, hardback with magnetic pages, age 3+.

U Unique Selling Points

• Evergreen title topic themes. • Handy magnet storage compartment. • Over 250,000 copies in print.

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Magnetic Novelty Books Books Magnetic Play & Learn Things That Go Alphabet Animals Counting Illustrator: Andrew Stephens Author: Nat Lambert

These magnetic titles provide hours of fun for preschool children, while teaching them early learning concepts in a positive and interactive way. The simple text and shaded areas guide the child to place the magnets correctly.

ISBN: 978-1-84956-606-3 EAN: 9 781849 566063

ISBN: 978-1-84956-617-9 EAN: 9 781849 566179

ISBN: 978-1-84956-615-5 EAN: 9 781849 566155

ISBN: 978-1-84956-618-6 EAN: 9 781849 566186

Other titles available: Colours First Words Shapes Time

Specification Overall size: 240x205 mm, page size: 200x170 mm, 10 pp, full colour, shaped magnets, hardback with magnetic pages, age 3+.

Unique Selling Points

• Over 5 million magnetic titles sold worldwide! • ‘Colourful, fun and educational!’ Parents in Touch. 140

Novelty Cookbooks Books Junior Chef Flipover Books Cakes and Cookies Sweets and Treats Delicious Chocolate Dream Baking Author: Nancy Lambert

A brand new cooking series packed with delicious recipes for children and adults to make together. Each recipe includes illustrated step-by-step instructions and full colour photography of the completed dishes. Each book also includes a section on safety in the kitchen and loads of handy tips for beginners. The innovative, free-standing format makes it easy to refer to the recipes while cooking.

Innovative free-standing cookbook format.

Specification Book size: 159x246 mm (portrait), 48 pp, free standing tent-fold format, full colour, hardback, spiral bound, spot UV, embossing and glitter on cover, age 7+ (with adult supervision).

Unique Selling Points

â&#x20AC;˘ Free-standing format makes for easy reference while cooking. â&#x20AC;˘ Ideal for parent-child sharing. 141

Novelty Cookbooks Books Cookbooks Make Your Own Whoopie Pies and Other Sweet Treats / Sweet Treats for Christmas / Make, Bake and Create Sweet Treats / Make, Bake and Create Party Food Author: Nancy Lambert / Dominique Godfrey

Making mouth-watering sweet and savoury treats is fun and easy with these indispensable recipe books.

ISBN: 978-1-84956-846-3 EAN: 9 781849 568463

ISBN: 978-1-84956-441-0 EAN: 9 781849 564410

ISBN: 978-1-84956-599-8 EAN: 9 781849 565998

ISBN: 978-1-84956-598-1 EAN: 9 781849 565981

Specification Book size: 275x215 mm, 64 pp, full colour, hardback with dust jacket or paperback, age 7+ (with adult supervision).

Unique Selling Points

• Tried and tested recipes by chefs, Nancy Lambert and Dominique Godfrey. • Ideal for parent-child sharing. 142

Novelty Cookbooks Books Cookbooks The Great British Street Party Cookbook / World Football Party / Ice Lollies and Other Cool Treats / Make, Bake and Decorate Cupcakes / Cooking With Chocolate Author: Nancy Lambert

Each inspirational and easy-to-follow recipe book is packed with over 50 fantastic recipes that are perfect for children and adults to make together. The step-by-step instructions and full colour photography make cooking and baking all year round easy and fun.

ISBN: 978-1-84956-737-4 EAN: 9 781849 567374

ISBN: 978-1-78244-645-3 EAN: 9 781782 446453

Each book includes over 50 recipes for children and adults to make together.

ISBN: 978-1-84956-108-2 EAN: 9 781849 561082

ISBN: 978-1-84956-107-5 EAN: 9 781849 561075

Specification Book size: 275x215 mm, 64 pp, full colour, hardback with dust jacket or paperback, age 7+ (with adult supervision).

Unique Selling Points

• ‘Try to read them without drooling’ Primary Times. Lambert cookbooks are great for children and adults. The recipes are simple to follow, • ‘Nancy but the end product is something any adult would be pleased to produce.’ Parents in Touch. 143

ISBN: 978-1-84956-109-9 EAN: 9 781849 561099

Novelty Cookbooks Books Flipover Books Cooking For Girls / Cupcakes & Muffins / Christmas Cakes, Cookies & Sweets / Baking for Kids / Cakes and Cookies / Cooking for Kids / Cooking with Chocolate / Cool Cooking / Whoopie Pies & Cake Pops

ISBN: 978-1-84956-038-2 EAN: 9 781849 560382

ISBN: 978-1-84666-742-8 EAN: 9 781846 667428

ISBN: 978-1-84956-545-5 EAN: 9 781849 565455

ISBN: 978-1-84956-054-2 EAN: 9 781849 560542

ISBN: 978-1-84666-535-6 EAN: 9 7818466 65356

ISBN: 978-1-84956-204-1 EAN: 9 781849 562041

ISBN: 978-1-84666-936-1 EAN: 9 781846 669361

ISBN: 978-1-84956-125-9 EAN: 9 781849 561259

ISBN: 978-1-84956-922-4 EAN: 9 781849 569224

Author: Nancy Lambert / Dominique Godfrey

Classic recipes for children and adults to make together. Each recipe includes illustrated step-by-step instructions and full colour photography of the completed dishes. The innovative, free-standing format makes it easy to refer to the recipes while cooking.

‘All in all, some of the nicest children’s cookbooks we have seen.’ Bump2Baby Magazine.

Innovative free-standing cookbook format.

Specification Book size: 205x205 mm, 96 pp, free-standing tent-fold format, full colour, hardback, spiral bound, age 7+ (with adult supervision).

Unique Selling Points

• 2 million flipovers sold worldwide. • Free-standing format makes for easy reference while cooking. 144

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At Top That the issue of safety is taken very seriously. It is our aim to be proactive by liaising with government bodies and trading standards, and we have excellent relationships with UK testing houses. We also have a dedicated full-time safety coordinator, who undertakes and documents full risk assessments on all components included with our titles. After evaluation and where appropriate, the components will be tested to the EN71 and GPS standards. We have an ethical sourcing policy.

Production Ethics Top That is committed to being a responsible trading partner with its suppliers, ensuring that all books and gift products are produced in a manner that adheres to internationally recognised labour principles and laws.

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