OverviewrnVan Gogh, who took up a variety of professions before becoming an artist, was a solitary, despairing and self-destructive man. This richly illustrated and expert study follows the artist from the early gloom-laden paintings in which he captured the misery of peasants and workers in his homeland, through his bright and colorful Parisian period, to the work of his final years, spent und…
Whether it's hauling cargo up a step mountainside, clearing the tracks after a snowstorm, speeding passengers across the city, or giving tours of the Old West, these hardworking trains will get the job done! Children will delight in following the industrious little trains as the chug their way down the tracks. Full of fun adventures and colorful illustrations, this series is sure to please youn…
Children can live out their dreams with there whimsical books that let them become part of the story in a unique way. Whether putting on a tiara or a dinosaur's horns, your child will love acting out the different roles as you read the stories together. And you will love seeing your child's imagination soar and being reminded that childhood is a time when anything is possible.
In this quirky yet sweet picture book about the joy and power of reading, Duck learns that even books without pictures can be fun. While he and his friend Bug may struggle at first to decipher their book, they stick with it, and before long they discover that not only can they read it, but it deserves a place on the shelf with all their favorite picture books. Author-artist Sergio Ruzzier has c…
A charming and heart-warming story from Giles Andreae, creator of Purple Ronnie and Edward Monkton. Tortoise Football The tortoises were playing FOOTBALL yet again. But then one tortoise kicked the ball the wrong side of the river. "It's over," wailed one. "For WITHOUT football, what reason have we left to LIVE? Oh, MISERY! Oh, ME!" And so begins a story about TEAMWORK and FUN - a…
Since its inception in 1945, the United Nations has had a powerful but controversial influence on global politics. In this informative guide, Norrie MacQueen provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to its institutions, remit, personalities, and role in the modern world. Defending it from common criticisms of bureaucratic paralysis and bias towards the developed world, MacQueen argues th…
Bursting with vibrant colour and tactile images, this simple, fun-to-touch embossed book brings familiar objects to life for curious toddlers. Perfect for point-and-tell sharing.
Say goodnight to everything in the forest on your way to finding a sleepy mouse and a special, sparkly surprise in this lively board book, perfect developing for hand-eye coordination and word recognition. Its a perfect first book for early readers!
There are so many dads in the world, and they are all different. From Kangaroo Dad who is great at bouncing to Tiger Dad who has the scariest roar, every dad is brilliant. But whose daddy is the best? Filled with colourful animals, My Daddy is a fun and playful celebration of all dads, everywhere. Written in gentle rhyming verse by Julia Hubery with warm illustrations by Rebecca Elliott, it'…
Beep beep! Teach your baby their first words about things that go, with this bright, interactive board book. Little fingers will love exploring this playful book, packed with glossy, textured pictures and first words such as train, bicycle, boat and more. Bloomsbury's Baby Look and Feel board books feature glossy, textured panels which babies will love to touch. Stunning artwork and si…
Have fun learning about colours with Carlo the Cat. This is a colourful, illustrated first reading book in a small board book format perfect for little hands. This title introduces children to the words for colours, in a charming story with bright and appealing drawings. This is a book to read together or for more confident first readers to enjoy by themselves Carlo the Cat's granny is going to…
We all know that Mary had one little lamb, but what about the others? They can't bear to let her out of their sight either! Follow Mary, wherever she goes. Look through the die-cut holes in each page to see what her lambs are up to! Bright, colourful illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child.