Early learning gifts

Step into a world of colourful enchantment with Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, a timeless classic crafted by Bill Martin Jr and brought vividly to life through the illustrations of Eric Carle, the mastermind behind The Very Hungry Caterpillar. In this captivating board-book, children are taken on a rhythmic journey of discovery, encountering a variety of animals...

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of this beloved modern classic with an extra special edition of You Choose by Pippa Goodhart. Dive into a world of infinite possibilities with a book that puts the power of choice right into the hands of children. Imagine a universe where you can travel to any place, meet anyone, and engage in limitless adventures. Where...

Little ones can join in the fun In the Jungle by pulling out the sliders, pushing up the tabs and counting all the animals! How many lazy lions are yawning? How many zebras are skipping? Young children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with gentle rhyming text and beautifully illustrated by the award-winning Axel Scheffler. In...

Here is the ABC like you've never seen it: featuring Donovan Bixley's uniquely Kiwi characters. Look out for the milkshake-making cow, the All Black lambs, the cute pink ski-bunny, the colossal squid, and many more of Donovan's vibrant, amusing illustrations. Great Kiwi ABC Book is fun for the kids—and fun for the adults!

A children's version of the global bestseller The Anxious Generation How can we live a happy and exciting life without a smartphone? The Anxious Generation started a world-changing conversation about the effects of smartphones and social media on young people. Now bestselling authors Jonathan Haidt and Catherine Price have teamed up to talk directly to those young people about how...

A brand new mini library format in celebration of The Very Hungry Caterpillar's 40th anniversary! Introducing first concepts, this wonderful board book collection makes a perfect first library. Each book is filled with Eric Carle's much-loved collage art and large, simple text. Ideal for little hands to hold, the sturdy board pages are durable enough to withstand the rough and...

For generations, Lynley Dodd's Hairy Maclary stories have introduced young children to the joy of reading. With this Little Learning Library, the mischievous dog and his friends instigate a lifetime love of learning with the ABC, 123, Colours and Opposites! Little ones love to learn with rascally Hairy Maclary and his rollicking gang! Introducing important first concepts, including the alphabet,...

Join Spot and learn about colours, shapes, first words, and counting! Spot's First Little Library is a sweet collection of four chunky mini board books. Each book features a different key early learning concept - colours, words, shapes, and counting. With sturdy pages and a handy slipcase to keep the books together, this charming set is perfect for the littlest...

Lift the flaps and explore 100 first words with Hairy Maclary and his rascally gang in this bumper-sized board book! Take a walk with Hairy Maclary, and sniff out 100 first words along the way in this chunky lift-the-flap board book! A child's best introduction to books - The Times Join the rascally dog and his friends as they go...

Lift-the-flap, hide-and-seek fun with mischievous Hairy Maclary and all his friends! Have you seen Hairy Maclary? Where is he hiding? Lift the flaps to see if you can spot the raggedy rascal and his rollicking gang! Is he having a scratch in the strawberry patch? No, that's Bitzer Maloney. Is he taking a bath at the side of the path?...

A fun rhyming picture book to encourage toddlers and young children to use the toilet with confidence. Toilet training can often be an extremely stressful time for both parent and child. With the average age for a child to be potty trained now at age three-and-a-half, parents often face lots of pressure for their little one to reach this important...

More in this new tactile series - colours and shapes for tiny tots Help your little one learn colours and shapes with this delightful, touch and feel book for babies and toddlers. Explore the touchy feely pages together. Feel a silky blue butterfly, velvet red shoes, a bumpy orange, a smooth, diamond-shaped kite, and more. Look at the bright, sparkly...

Introduce your little genius to the fascinating world of science with My First 100 Science Words by Chris Ferrie. This educational baby and toddler board book is a delightful gateway into the expansive realms of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). Perfectly crafted by the bestselling STEM author, this book is designed to instil a love for science at...

Learn all about Colours, Words, Shapes and Numbers with Peter Rabbit! My First Little Library contains four chunky board books that introduce the youngest children to early concepts. The titles are: Words, Numbers, Shapes, and Colours. The palette is soft, and illustrations are in the classic Potter style. Each double page contains a single illustration and just one simple word....

Embark on a delightful journey of early learning with Counting for Kiwi Babies by Matthew Williamson and Fraser Williamson. This engaging board book introduces the youngest readers to numbers, taking them from one to ten in both English and Maori. Little ones will enjoy counting along with the vivid and charming illustrations of unique New Zealand birds, making the learning...

A new paperback edition with revised art to celebrate the 40th anniversary of this much-loved children's classic. Exuberantly coloured artwork and favourite animals make this rhythmic story the perfect introduction to looking and learning about colours. Each spread leads seamlessly into the next, and young children will delight in Eric's colourful collage animals and simple repetitive language.

The classic illustrated children’s book, ideal for reluctant readers and children just beginning to read on their own. This beautifully illustrated story of a baby bird’s journey to find his mother is a timeless classic from beloved author P.D. Eastman. Are You My Mother? will captivate reluctant readers and children who have just started to read on their own. Children...

Whose got your back?! Why it's the Dora Got Your Back Learning Backpack by VTech® of course! Pack your bag and get ready to have a blast learning letters, numbers, counting, shapes, emotions, writing and more! Open Backpack to explore fun learning activities in both English and Spanish! Use the included stylus to write letters, draw shapes, and more with...

In this beautifully illustrated sequel to the much-loved classic The Monster at the End of This Book, Grover, now with pal Elmo by his side, has heard that there's something lurking on the last page of the book. Grover tries his best in all sorts of hilarious ways to stop the reader from turning the pages. But, Elmo, curious as...

Push, pull and slide the tabs to celebrate the 50th book in the popular Busy Books series with Busy Party! Decorate the house with balloons and bunting, play party games and dance the night away while fireworks fizz and pop! Children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book featuring gentle rhyming text and wonderful illustrations by Jill...

The Big Steps series is designed to help little ones cope with everyday experiences and important milestones. In Let's Brush Our Teeth, meet two cousins as they learn all about how to best brush their teeth! Follow the ups and downs of their journey, brought to life with fun flaps and mechanisms. Each page has helpful tips for parents and...

First Thousand Words in English is the classic vocabulary-building word book, helping beginner readers and young language learners to associate words with pictures around everyday scenes and themes. An exciting picture word book for beginner readers and English language learners, it is full of busy, colourful scenes with lots to spot and talk about. Featuring much-loved illustrations by Stephen Cartwright...

An exciting introduction to the solar system awaits young readers in 8 Little Planets, crafted by Chris Ferrie, the acclaimed author behind children’s science books and the Baby University series. This engaging and educational book takes children on a whimsical journey through our solar system, celebrating the unique characteristics of each planet from Neptune to Mercury and everywhere in between....

Share Beatrix Potter's most popular and well-loved tale with rabbit lovers everywhere this Easter! Follow the story of naughty Peter Rabbit as he squeezes under the gate into Mr. McGregor's garden and finds himself in all kinds of trouble! Little Golden Books have been loved by children for over 75 years. When they were first published in 1942, high-quality books...

A fun first reading and spelling game! Match and Spell encourages letter recognition, teaches phonetic word building and promotes matching of pictures and words, from simple words like 'cat' to more complex four letter words. There are two ways to play, and the game is designed for both guided and independent word building.In the first version of the game, players...

In Busy Shopping by Campbell Books, children will embark on an exciting adventure to the grocery store. The story follows a fun-filled trip through the bustling aisles as young readers help fill the trolley to the brim. Along the way, there's a thrill of whizzing down the aisles and the satisfaction of paying at the checkout. The little ones are...

Easy-to-use peekaboo sliders, a funny rhyming text, and a surprise mirror ending combine in this stylish and interactive board book for babies and toddlers! With a total of 10 smooth mechanisms to push, pull or turn on every spread, this beautiful book is packed full of fun! From Camilla Reid and Ingela P Arrhenius, the award-winning team behind the bestselling...

Join in and help the busy doctor in this playful, interactive flap book! Can you help the busy doctor to care for their patients? Join in and use the flaps to bandage the builder's sore thumb, check Basma's earache, and give Mia some medicine. With interactive action-flaps, you can do it, too! Each clever flap provides an action or scene-change...

A fresh new cover for a classic story from the Beginner Book range. A little boy who overfeeds his goldfish begins an adventure that brings even the police and a fire engine to cope with A Fish Out of Water. Beginning readers will delight in this fast-moving story.

Follow your food on a journey inside you, from the moment you start to chew. From the very first bite, your food goes on an incredible journey inside you. Look Inside What Happens When You Eat features flaps to lift to find out what happens when you eat fat, sugar, carbohydrates, and protein, and what vitamins and minerals do for...

The definitive and stunningly illustrated question and answer book from Britannica, with answers to more than 100 questions that kids really want to know. Britannica First Big Book of Why delves into fascinating questions such as: Why do elephants have trunks? Why are clouds different shapes? Why does popcorn pop? Why does my tummy rumble? Why do we flush the...

Now in board book form, perfect for gifting, this tender and lyrical book from two internationally bestselling and award-winning creators, Julia Donaldson and Helen Oxenbury. Welcome to the World is a joyful poem that explores new senses, people, places, and experiences that babies and young children are having for the very first time. From two bestselling and award-winning creators comes...

Have fun with your little ones as they learn their first 100 words with this fantastic board book, brought to you by every toddler's favourite teacher and YouTube star Ms Rachel! This engaging and vibrant pre-school book includes 100 words and visually stimulating photos for little ones to read, look at and learn. Researched and written by the YouTube phenomenon...

This busy board book with tabs gets little ones thinking, talking, and learning new words! Let's learn first words and start talking! Can you spot the fluffy teddy bear? Where is the fluttering butterfly? From toys and farm animals to shapes and things that go, babies and toddlers will love pointing to and naming the different objects. This is the...

Hoppy Christmas! Immerse yourself in the festive cheer with Peter Rabbit The Christmas Present Hunt, a delightful lift-the-flap adventure that is perfect for the holiday season. Peter Rabbit is bubbling with excitement as Christmas approaches. The tree is beautifully decorated, and the aroma of Mrs Rabbit's freshly baked mince pies fills their cosy burrow. However, there's a small hiccup in...

For the kid who leaves a wet towel wadded up on the floor or forgets to put a new roll on the toilet-paper thingy, witty parenting writer and etiquette columnist Catherine Newman has created the ultimate guidebook of essential life skills for kids. Jam-packed with tips, tricks, and advice—all illustrated in an irresistible graphic novel style—How to Be a Person...

Lift-the-Flap General Knowledge allows you to lift over 135 flaps to uncover fascinating facts from around the world. Discover amazing information, such as what karaoke means in Japanese, how the Mona Lisa got her name, and how many people are descended from Genghis Khan. This book is divided into intriguing subjects like Living Things, Science Lab, Treasure Trove, and When...

The Nickle Nackle Tree, penned by the beloved Lynley Dodd, is a delightful and whimsical counting book that will capture the imaginations of babies and young children. Nestled in the fantastical Manglemunching Forest stands the enchanting Nickle Nackle Tree, a magical tree festooned with vibrant red Nickle Nackle berries. However, berries are not the only enchanting features adorning this tree;...

It is time to get Wiggly! Reading has never been as fun as it is with The Wiggles! The board books in this little library make the perfect introduction to reading. Little ones will grow their vocabularies, improve their motor skills, and practise picture and word recognition. This box set includes 8 mini board books, perfect for little hands.

A beautiful, foiled collector's edition to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Graeme Base's classic and bestselling Australian picture book, Animalia. Embark on a fantastical alphabetic adventure where each turn of the page unveils a rich tapestry of intricate illustrations tied to a unique letter of the alphabet. More than 5 million copies sold worldwide Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA)...

Pack a picnic for two and pretend to snack on yummy treats while exploring food, shapes and colours. Then, put the pieces back in the basket for fun on the go! Hear the polite picnic basket make food requests, then drop the correct food in the basket for rewarding responses. Features: Drop the food pieces in the shape sorter to...

From the author of the worldwide bestseller Tickle My Ears, comes an interactive board book that will have toddlers, adults and rabbits all playing together. Join Little Rabbit, playing all the games toddlers love in this new fun and surprising board book in the internationally bestselling Tickle My Ears interactive series. Little Rabbit wants to play. He hides behind a...

“Hi friends! It’s Ms. Rachel! I am so excited to learn and play with you!” Join Ms. Rachel and her friends, Herbie and Mr. Aron, as they take sound field trips! They will visit exciting new places like a farm, school, and a busy city as they sing, dance, and learn along the way. Ms. Rachel sings classics like Old...

Everyone knows that the best way to learn anything is by singing it. That’s why you’ll love our new Counting Songs Tonie and all 24 of these hip-wiggling, finger counting, toe-tapping songs designed to make learning fun. This oh-so-clever Tonie features firm favourites like "Ten in the Bed," "One Two Buckle My Shoe," and "Three Blind Mice." Just pop it...

It's time to get exploring with the Dora More to Explore Learning Laptop by VTech®! This interactive laptop offers a variety of activities to introduce letters & words, numbers & counting, shapes, instruments, melodies and more! Get ready to learn some Spanish by exploring and learning with Dora! Enjoy 12 fun learning activities in total, with 5 character buttons! Features...

A new edition of the classic illustrated storybook, ideal for children just beginning to read on their own. Two birds face many decisions and dangers before finding the Best Nest. Beginner Books are designed to encourage even ‘non-reading’ children to give reading a try. This Green Back Book will boost the confidence of children who have just started to read...

Mo Willems' acclaimed picture book debut celebrates 20 years! When a bus driver takes a break in this hilarious Caldecott Honor-winning picture book, he gives the reader just one instruction: Don't let the pigeon drive the bus! But, boy, that pigeon tries every trick in the book to get in that driving seat: he whines, wheedles, fibs, and flatters. Will...

From Aunt Annie’s alligator to the colourful Zizzer-Zazzer-Zuzz, Dr. Seuss’s ABC introduces early learners to the letters of the alphabet through an amazing array of crazy creatures. Big B, little B, what begins with B? Baby, barber, bubbles and a bumblebee! Children can have lots of fun learning about big and little letters in a funny and engaging way. With...

Baby's best friend! Meet five adorable bunnies in this charming addition to the much-loved That's not my series. Babies love the best-selling That's not my books with their bold illustrations, patches to stroke, and a mouse to spot on every page, all designed to develop sensory and language awareness.

Join Little Fish on an underwater journey, and count from 1 to 10 along the way. Little readers will love Lucy Cousins' bright, bold characters and will delight at the final page, teeming with colourful fish of all shapes and sizes. Inspired by Hooray for Fish!, this charming counting book features the spotty Little Fish and his fishy friends! Perfect...

Rod Campbell's beloved lift-the-flap book Dear Zoo has charmed toddlers and their parents since it was first released in 1982. This timeless classic features a simple yet captivating storyline that encourages young readers to lift flaps and discover various animals sent by the zoo. Each page reveals a new animal, including a monkey, a lion, and even an elephant, as...

Inspire school success with LeapPad Academy by LeapFrog. This learning tablet includes 20 educator-approved apps that build reading, maths and science skills, explore creativity and more. Expand vocabulary with a word of the day, draw masterpieces and bring them to life with Art Studio Ultra and explore nature during an excursion to the forest with Ms. Giraffe. Features: Kid-friendly right...

Learning with motion. Next gen console for motion based learning. No remote - your body is the controller. Explore 10 educational pre-school games, each with 3 learning levels. Play 15 game adventures to become a forest guardian and unlock rewards. Transform into fantastic characters. Children control their avatar's actions on the screen by moving, waving arms or jumping. Features: Teaches...

This charming book introduces young children to words that rhyme, with classic Dr. Seuss fun! House, Mouse! Hop, Pop! Cup, Pup! Learning about words that rhyme has never been more fun – simply change the first letter and the whole word changes! With his unique combination of hilarious stories, zany pictures, and riotous rhymes, Dr. Seuss has been delighting young...

A perfect gift for any baby or toddler, Baby's Very First Noisy Nursery Rhymes is a charming addition to the Baby's Very First series of soundchip books. Ages: Birth+ Little hands will love pressing the buttons on this bright and colourful board book to hear the tunes of their favourite nursery rhymes. Includes five popular nursery rhymes: 'Hickory, Dickory, Dock',...

Join Ms Rachel, children's edutainment social media sensation, and help search for the Special Surprise in this fun-filled, debut picture book adventure! Ms Rachel and the Special Surprise follows Ms Rachel as she searches for something really special and needs your help to find it! What can it be? An instant New York Times bestseller! From YouTube smash-hit educator Ms...

10 colourful 3 piece puzzles to develop early counting skills and number recognition. Each puzzle features a large number, the number number word and interesting items to count. Only the correct pieces will fit together. Suitable from 3 yrs+

Phonics – Flash Cards by A Gre is a teaching resource designed to help children learn to read and write by using the sounds (phonemes) that form words. These laminated cards are ideal for practising phonics with young children aged 3 and older. They introduce 44 basic phonemes, each accompanied by carefully selected examples. Each card features a phoneme on...

Bright and colourful illustration to help children learn about the Bible. This child-friendly product with sturdy board book pages and a soft, padded cover is an ideal gift perfect for Christenings, Baptisms and Sunday School. Essential Bible words will expand children's vocabulary and help improve their understanding of the Bible.

Pete the Cat helps kids learn to read with phonics! Who knew reading could be so groovy? This set of 12 simple and fun Pete the Cat storybooks is an excellent choice to share with your beginning reader. It’s a fun way to learn to read and serves as a supplement for activity books for children aged 3 to 6....

Richard Scarry's Best Little Word Book Ever invites children on an engaging journey with their beloved characters—Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm, and Goldbug. Join them as they guide children through a delightful point-and-learn exploration, introducing the words that make up their everyday world. This book is a wonderful resource to help young readers expand their vocabulary in a fun and captivating...

An interactive magnet book featuring The Very Hungry Caterpillar and his story of transformation. Can you help The Very Hungry Caterpillar find all his favourite foods in this magnificent magnet book? Read the story and play with the magnets to bring The Very Hungry Caterpillar's world to life. Discover first concepts like numbers, shapes and colours as you play, using...

Practice your writing with Peppa. Trace the letters and learn new words in this wipe-clean activity book. Perfect for Peppa Pig: Practise with Peppa: Wipe-Clean First Letters fans who are starting school and developing their writing skills and pencil control. Children can wipe the page clean and practice again and again. Includes a free pen. Based on the hit pre-school...

It’s time for an adventure with the Minnie Mouse Learning Watch! This wristwatch for kids features eight digital clock faces, time tools and four games. Hear Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse guide you through the games. Minnie Mouse is locked in a maze! Use the arrow buttons to help her find her way out of the maze. Help Minnie Mouse...

Explore with Spot and discover first colours, numbers, toys, animals, and more in this six-book little library. These six miniature Spot board books in a chunky little slipcase are perfect for toddlers starting to explore the world. The titles are: Spot In the Garden Spot At Home Spot At the Farm Spot - Favourite Toys Spot Learns Colours Spot Learns...

Now in a smaller take-it-with-you-everywhere format: a top-selling My Big Wimmelbook chock-full of vibrant illustrations that tell stories without words, depicting a lively bunch of characters as they go through their daily routine.In these board books, every page is bursting with life-and tons to discover! Wimmelbooks are virtually instruction-free, inviting kids to make their own way through the busy Wimmelworld...

Discover a delightful journey through the world of colours with Ngā Tae – Colours, a charmingly illustrated book by Kitty Brown and Kirsten Parkinson. This enchanting addition to the Reo Pēpi Rua Series 2 introduces young readers to the vibrancy of the natural world through a playful exploration of colours in the te reo Māori language. Each page invites tamariki...

Learning fun is a tap away with the laptop touch 2-in-1 laptop! Kids can learn about letters, numbers, music and more on a laptop that’s made just for them. Open the laptop to see the screen in keyboard mode, then close the laptop and watch the screen magically swivel into tablet mode. The laptop features an A-Z keyboard and number buttons...

A perfect first introduction to geography and our planet. Follow a cast of curious bugs as they travel the world, finding out what continents and oceans are, what makes a capital city, where people live, and what's happening in the natural world. With interactive questions and activities. All You Need to Know about Our World by Age 7 is an...

Learn to read with Dr. Seuss’s Reading Ladder, featuring twenty classic Dr. Seuss books! Start at the bottom and climb up each rung, and soon you’ll find Dr. Seuss makes reading fun! Let the colours be your guide on the ladder of learning as you move from blue to green to yellow with twenty of Dr. Seuss’s best-known and loved...

Jam-packed with the silliest of animals, this bestselling rhyming story will have the youngest of readers in fits of laughter. Cats sit on mats, hares sit on chairs, mules sit on stools and gophers sit on sofas, but Frog does not want to sit on a log! Jam-packed with animals and silliness, this original rhyming story will have young children...

Peppa Pig: Practise with Peppa: Wipe-Clean First Numbers invites children to practice their numbers with Peppa. This wipe-clean activity book is perfect for young Peppa Pig fans who are starting school and developing their counting skills and pencil control. Children can learn how to write numbers and begin to count, as the wipe-clean pages allow them to practice again and...

Explore the world of learning with the engaging Baby Einstein Slide & Move My First Actions Novelty Board Book by P I Kids. Specially designed for little hands, this interactive board book introduces toddlers to basic actions through vibrant, colourful illustrations and simple text. Children will delight as they follow along with the story, moving the innovative sliders and flaps...

Learn your shapes with Little Fish in this fun, rhyming book. With finger trails for little hands, children will love tracing shapes in this deep-sea delight from Lucy Cousins, creator of Hooray for Fish! Hello! I am Little Fish, swimming in the sea. I love seeing shapes. Come along with me! Join Little Fish on a fun adventure, tracing shapes...

Maisy Goes to the Dentist by Lucy Cousins invites young readers to join Maisy and her friends as they accompany Charley on his first visit to the dentist. This story from the Maisy First Experiences series is ideal for preparing little ones for their first dental check-up. Oh no, Charley has a wobbly tooth! Luckily, Maisy and friends are on...

Children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with a gentle rhyming story and wonderful illustrations by Jana Curll, which is part of the popular Busy Book series. This book is perfect for young children who are learning exciting new skills. Busy Scooters has been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer's Good Toy Guide. Discover more...

Together with a Tonieplay Game, the Tonieplay Controller turns their Toniebox 2 into a safe and screen-free audio gaming experience. It’s intuitive, easy, and fun to use. The Tonieplay Controller interacts with Toniebox 2’s light ring and Tonieplay discs to unlock the full Tonieplay experience. How the Tonieplay Controller works Pick a Tonieplay Game. Put the Tonieplay Disc on top...

Hi, I'm a curious little train! See me run on the colourful VTech Toot-Toot Drivers Learn & Go Train Set by VTech, with 6 interactive SmartPoint destinations to explore as I choo-choo around! Place the motorised train on the tracks and watch it go. Travel to 6 interactive destination zones, including the train station, tunnel, bridge, farm, forest, and railway...

Attach Gabby to your wrist! Cute wristwatch featuring Gabby includes ten themed digital clock faces, time tools and four games. Gabby will guide you through games that include characters from the hit show Gabby’s Dollhouse. Help Gabby, Pandy Paws and Kitty Fairy collect the shape popcorn for snack time and match the foods to make milkshakes with Cakey Cat. Avoid...

The iconic Kiwi song, Ma is White, is given the Donovan Bixley treatment and transformed into a wonderful first board book. My First Board Book: Colours includes additional colours not covered in the song, allowing readers to expand their Māori vocabulary.