Ladybird

Suitable for learning or practicing at home, this title contains times tables from 2-12.

Topsy and Tim are always finding fun adventures in the real world, and this story is reassuring for young children having first experiences of their own. Going to the swimming pool for the first time can be daunting but Topsy and Tim are having fun! Follow the twins on their adventures as they have lessons, learn to swim without their armbands and take part in a swimming competition. A trusted and well-loved pair who can help guide parents and children through 'first experiences', Topsy and Tim books have been beautifully updated with contemporary artwork. Topsy & Tim remain instantly recognisable to parents while in a fresh style that will appeal to a new generation of fans. Re-launching in April 2008 with the bestselling titles Learning to Swim, The New Baby, Start School, Go on an Aeroplane, Go Green and Have a Birthday Party these wonderful books deserve a place on the bookshelves of the next generation.

Topsy and Tim are always finding fun adventures in the real world, and this story is reassuring for young children having first experiences of their own. In Topsy and Tim: Start School follow Topsy and Tim as they learn where to hang their coats, find out all about the classroom and make new friends. A trusted and well-loved pair who can help guide parents and children through 'first experiences', Topsy and Tim books have been beautifully updated with contemporary artwork. Topsy & Tim remain instantly recognisable to parents while in a fresh style that will appeal to a new generation of fans. Re-launching in April 2008 with the bestselling titles Learning to Swim, The New Baby, Start School, Go on an Aeroplane, Go Green and Have a Birthday Party these wonderful books deserve a place on the bookshelves of the next generation.

Understading time words and phrases and talking about daily routines are important steps in learning to tell the time. This bright book is designed to help parents amuse, interest and at the same time teach their children vital early learning skills. Useful parent tips are included throughout to support the learning process.

This bumper flashcard pack is perfect for familiarising young children with the alphabet. The first 26 double-sided cards help to teach both the big and little letter shapes, while the next 26 cards introduce the phonic letter sounds — a as in apple and b as in bird. Also included in the pack are comprehensive hints and tips for parents and ideas for fun games to play, as well as 30 motivational stickers.

Peppa Pig's Learn at Home 123 is a fun way for preschool children to learn about numbers. With simple activities and interactive stickers, young children can count to ten with confidence. This is the perfect way to help little piglets play and learn.

Peppa Pig's Learn at Home abc is a fun way for preschool children to learn about letters and the alphabet. With simple activities and interactive stickers, young children can say their abc with confidence. This is the perfect way to help little piglets play and learn.

Are you mad about costume and fashion? From wellies and weddings to corsets and kimonos, the history of clothes and world costume is brought to life in this informative book. Also contains a web link to a fantastic, download able Mad About poster!

Are you mad about all things medieval? From dungeons and drawbridges to jesters and jousting, the world of mighty castles and noble knights is brought to life in this informative book. It is ideal for all young history enthusiasts. Also contains a web link to two fantastic, download able Mad About posters!

Join Peppa and her family in these beautiful storybooks. Perfect for piglets everywhere! In this piggy tale it's George's first visit to the swimming pool and he's scared of the water. How will Mummy and Daddy Pig ever convince him to get in?

The Ladybird Picture Dictionary is a great way to support children beginning to read and write in English. Children can use the dictionary to check their spelling and also to gain confidence in using the alphabet.

Help for Homework Spelling is a quick and easy reference guide for children to use either at home or at school. Spelling covers key rules and facts to help children to spell words correctly and feel motivated and confident in their writing.

Homework Helper Punctuation and Grammar is a quick and easy reference guide for children to use either at home or at school. This title contains key facts and useful examples for each topic.

All the hippos down by the muddy river have a special bird friend to eat the itchy insects that land on them. All except Hannah Hippo! Hannah needs to go on a journey through the jungle to find herself a helper. This is an ideal first storybook with bright, bold illustrations. It is perfect for bedtime and storytime.

Thomas Tiger gives a loud growl every morning to wake all the jungle animals up. But one day, Thomas finds that his growl has gone! The other animals have to try everything to help him get it back. This is an ideal first storybook with bright, bold illustrations. It is perfect for bedtime and storytime.

This bright and bold buggy book is perfect to keep the baby on the move entertained. Each spread features happy faces baby can smile at and on the very last page a mirror for baby to see themselves. This beautiful book is part of the innovative and award-winning Baby Touch range, designed to stimulate growing minds in the developmental steps from birth. It is perfect for parent and baby to enjoy together.

Part of the innovative Baby Touch range, designed to stimulate growing minds and senses in the steps beyond first focus. Every spread features a familiar shape with a tactile and a bright illustration featuring the shape.

With colourful, bold images and clear words preschool children will love learning their alphabet with Topsy and Tim. This title includes six brightly coloured mini books featuring Topsy and Tim, contained in a little case. The set runs through the whole alphabet, introducing each letter, a word and a simple image on the opposite page. For example, the letter 'c', the word 'cat' and a picture of a cat. A trusted and well-loved pair who can help guide parents and children through 'first experiences', Topsy and Tim books have been beautifully updated with contemporary artwork. Topsy & Tim remain instantly recognisable to parents while in a fresh style that will appeal to a new generation of fans, these wonderful books deserve a place on every child's bookshelves.

»Max et Mathilde» picture books with CD are designed to help young children learn to read and speak French. Each title is written in French and introduces useful themed words and phrases with a complete translation at the back of the book and on the CD. The CD also contains Max and Mathilde speaking the simple phrases in the book and singing fun songs. The books are designed in a straightforward 3-tier system — word, sentence containing the word and simple dialogue — which allows children to absorb French in a natural, easy way. They are perfect as supplementary material for Key Stage 2 students who are learning French.

Max et Mathilde picture books with CD are designed to help young children learn to read and speak French. Each title is written in French and introduces useful themed words and phrases with a complete translation at the back of the book and on the CD. The CD also contains Max and Mathilde speaking the simple phrases in the book and singing fun songs. The books are designed in a straightforward 3-tier system — word, sentence containing the word and simple dialogue — which allows children to absorb French in a natural, easy way. It is perfect as supplementary material for Key Stage 2 students who are learning French.

»Max et Mathilde» picture books with CD are designed to help young children learn to read and speak French. Each title is written in French and introduces useful themed words and phrases with a complete translation at the back of the book and on the CD. The CD also contains Max and Mathilde speaking the simple phrases in the book and singing fun songs. The books are designed in a straightforward 3-tier system — word, sentence containing the word and simple dialogue — which allows children to absorb French in a natural, easy way. This is perfect as supplementary material for key stage 2 students who are learning French.

»Max et Mathilde» picture books with CD are designed to help young children learn to read and speak French. Each title is written in French and introduces useful themed words and phrases with a complete translation at the back of the book and on the CD. The CD also contains Max and Mathilde speaking the simple phrases in the book and singing fun songs. The books are designed in a straightforward 3-tier system — word, sentence containing the word and simple dialogue — which allows children to absorb French in a natural, easy way. This is perfect as supplementary material for key stage 2 students who are learning French.

This smaller «Baby Touch» book gently introduces key early learning concepts using the bold, distinctive «Baby Touch» artwork and an interesting, smooth touch and feel texture to engage baby. «Baby Touch: Smooth» is full of bright, colourful illustrations and simple words. Graduated shaped holes let baby feel through to the touch-and-feel on the back page. This title features new artwork and new «Baby Touch» characters. «Baby Touch» is an innovative and award-winning range that provides a sensory feast for babies, stimulating their growing minds and active senses in the developmental steps from birth. This range of books are perfect for a baby and adult to enjoy together. It's never too early to start reading with your child. Cuddling up with a book can be a special time. Vary the intonation of your speech to excite your baby. Play games with the book and talk about the animals and faces that appear throughout «Baby Touch» books.

Rudyard Kipling's Just So stories about animals and their antics have delighted readers for years. Now, Ladybird brings these stories alive for very young children. Meet the lazy camel, grouchy rhinoceros, hungry leopard, curious elephant and many other eccentric animals in these enchanting stories. Narrated simply and accompanied by rich and detailed illustrations that children love, these retellings will introduce a new generation to the magic and whimsy of Kipling s genius.