The wishing stone steve smallman2/20/2023 ![]() Gus' search seems in vain - until he finds those in need of help and he is able to use his own very special talent to save them. So Gus sets out in search of 'The Mighty Splash' in the hope he can help him become brave. But being brave is hard when you are frightened of. The little Octopus Gus wanted to be brave, just like his hero 'The Mighty Splash'. The Mighty Splash! (Picture Storybooks) by Lloyd James ![]() Perfect for sharing and enjoying books together. For younger children, this is a great read-together title – pick an item on the glossary panel, then try to find it in the big picture – an excellent introduction to looking carefully and naming objects. With a mini glossary for each picture, this is an unusual and absorbing for children who are just starting to engage with simple written words. The extra challenge is to note the similarities as well as the differences. The clever flip design means you open the book one way to explore the town scene and then flip the book over to delve into the country landscape. They will spot buses, trains, and skyscrapers in the town and tractors, mountains, and farm animals in the country. ![]() This is a lovely way to encourage children to identify the differences between town and country and to encourage their observational skills. Town and Country: Flip the book - what can you see? (Turnaround Book) by Craig Shuttlewood Beautifully illustrated, this is a lovely book which is packed with a surprising amount of information. The character-spotting element is an innovative way to capture ballets’ timeless appeal, and the wonderfully detailed artwork brings each ballet to life. Next they explore the wonderfully detailed illustrations as they search for the elusive ballerina and key characters in each busy scene. First they read a brief synopsis of the story and then a simple, illustrated narrative takes them through key scenes and introduces them to the main characters. Children have to try to spot key characters from ten classic ballets, including Swan Lake, Cinderella, Romeo and Juliet, The Nutcracker, Coppelia and more. Introduce young children to the magical world of the ballet with this unusual and engaging book, which really challenged children to pick out the characters. Where's the Ballerina?: Find The Ballerinas Hidden in the Ballets by Anna Claybourne The most recent reviews are at the top of this page - so these are generally the most recently published books. You're never too old for a picture book! Plenty here for all ages to share and enjoy. Although we have given the ages 2 to 5 as a rough guide, many will appeal to older children. Some are thought-provoking titles from which all ages can gain pleasure. ![]() These are richly illustrated books and they are not just for young readers. ![]()
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