Early learning gifts

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Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Richard Scarry’s Best Word Book Ever with this wonderful, fun picture book edition. Join Kathy Bear, Kenny Bear, and their Busytown friends to learn lots of everyday words. Illustrated in Scarry’s signature style, the book is packed with hundreds of names for objects both familiar and new, grouped by subject, occasion, and theme. From colours...

Your baby's favourite first words book is now an exciting sensory experience, in First 100 Words: Touch-and-Feel by Priddy Books! Babies can stroke the fuzzy duckling feathers, poke the wobbly bobble hat, and scratch the corduroy couch cushions as they explore this touch-and-feel edition of the bestselling baby book First 100 Words, which has sold more than 10 million copies...

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...

A wonderfully illustrated Donovan Bixley board book for learning shapes in both English and te reo Māori. Including the circle (porowhita), diamond (taimana), and stars (whetū). Perfect for Kiwi kids. "Early concept board books and picture books are essential as a way to both teach children language and begin their lifelong love of books." - The Sapling Love this book?...

Push, pull and slide the moving mechanisms to bring the story to life in this brilliant board book based on the classic picture book A Squash and a Squeeze by the creators of The Gruffalo, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. What happens when a little old lady invites a crowd of farmyard animals into her house? Move the clever push,...

The no. 1 bestselling football and counting story, from multi-award-winning former Children's Laureate Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo! Spinderella the spider has a passion for football! She tries to play a match with her brothers and sisters but she doesn’t know how many spiders should be on each team. Even worse, she can’t count the goals! Luckily for Spinderella,...

A bumper sticker book containing 1000 first words for Peppa Pig: 1000 First Words Sticker Book fans! Toddlers will love learning 1000 new words with Peppa in this brilliant new sticker book. Look at the pictures, say the words out loud, then peel off the stickers and play! Explore themes such as family, home, nature, objects, animals, friends, playtime, food,...

New York Times bestselling author Joanna Gaines welcomes you on an imaginative adventure through nature’s small surprises and invites you and your children to be curious, slow down, and take in everyday wonders. With vibrant art by Julianna Swaney that is full of dreamy details, this whimsical picture book will inspire your family to pause busy schedules and explore together.Inspired by...

Join the bustling world of mail delivery in Busy Post Van by Campbell Books. This interactive board book invites young readers to push, pull, and slide the tabs as they follow the friendly postal workers on their daily rounds. Children will be enchanted as they watch the postal van collect letters from post boxes, sort mail at the depot, and...

Start your Reading Journey with the Leap Start Reading Buddies! Plug the Tiger Reading Buddy on top of the Stylus to activate all content of the included activity book to engage in learning activities, discovering daily routines with Tiger! Press the book button on the Stylus to hear 2 story audios starring your Reading Buddy Tiger. Each story brings the...

Plug Reading Buddy Tad into the LeapStart Reading Buddies Stylus to start your Reading and Learning Journey! Press the book button on the Stylus to hear two audio stories starring your Reading Buddy Tad, enhancing learning through storytelling! In the Alphabet Adventures with Music LeapStart book, join Leap, Tad and Lily and explore 14 key alphabet and music skills, including...

First Phonics Words by Mairi Mackinnon is an appealing way for children to learn. Ages: 1+ A colourful introduction to words for children who are just beginning to read, this book introduces easy letter sounds alongside amusing illustrations. It follows the UK government's reading strategy, which uses synthetic phonics. Presented in a lovely hardback edition, First Phonics Words is a...

In celebration of the 75th anniversary of Little Golden Books, this rare classic from the beloved Richard Scarry is back in print! Richard Scarry's Colors fans will rejoice to see this very rare Little Golden Book back in print—for the first time since it was published in 1959! This breathtakingly illustrated book features a movable wheel on the sturdy inside...

In this lively alphabet rhyme, the letters of the alphabet race up the coconut tree. Will there be enough room? Oh, no - Chicka Chicka Boom Boom! A told B, and B told C, "I'll meet you at the top of the coconut tree." In this lively alphabet rhyme, all the letters of the alphabet race each other up the...

Spot the differences between space suits, find shooting stars, join the dots on a space station and much more in this out-of-this-world activity book. The activities are designed to help young children develop their counting, observation, and pen control skills, and the durable wipe-clean pages mean the book can be enjoyed again and again. Wipe-Clean Space Activities offers endless fun...

Enjoy Eric Carle's classic story even more with this fantastic book and toy set. This new and improved The Very Hungry Caterpillar gift set contains a mini-hardback edition of Eric Carle's classic and bestselling picture book, accompanied by a cute and cuddly caterpillar toy.

Join Little Fish and his friends in this colourful, deep-sea delight with opposite pairs to discover on every page. Hello, I am Little Fish, swimming in the sea. Today I’m learning opposites, come along with me! Explore opposite word pairs with Little Fish in this fun, interactive board book with a lively rhyming text that begs to be read aloud....

Little geniuses are ready to embark on a tech-savvy adventure with My First 100 Technology Words by Chris Ferrie. Authored by the #1 science writer for children, this engaging board book provides an essential introduction to technology vocabulary for babies and toddlers. With My First 100 Technology Words, young learners will explore a wide array of tech-related concepts. From cutting-edge...

Creative-Tonies are just like Tonies - hand-painted, pretty tough... but with the space to fill them with 90 minutes of whatever you like. Just upload audio using your computer, tablet or smartphone. Creative-Tonies are the perfect way to record all your own messages and content. Each one fits up to 90 minutes of stories, music messages or educational content on...

Tales to tell and tales to share! Tattle Tales includes a sturdy board book and 4 figurines. Mister Wingnut invented the most amazing gizmo! Read about Ryder and Alex’s day at the beach, and then create your own PAW Patrol adventures with the figurines! Suitable for ages 3+ years

Sing along to songs about counting, explore more than 15 phone activities, and more! Fun animations and a counting song introduce numbers and counting 1 to 10, while more than 15 phone activities encourage imaginative play. Children also learn conversational skills such as saying hello, how are you, nice to talk to you, and goodbye. Features: Dial up the fun...

This Dot-to-Dots Activity Zone helps school-ready children identify numbers and place them in sequence, all while enjoying a highly immersive and fun colouring activity! The dot-to-dot activities improve children's fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, as they join the dots and practice numerical order. • Includes clear instructions, step-by-step examples and colourful illustrations to enhance learning experience. Age: 4-6

Using bright, fun and engaging illustrations, the School Zone: Sight Words Flash Cards help children to recognise and read 110 basic words used most frequently in beginner reader books. This set of 56 flash cards will encourage children to develop important literacy skills while making learning fun.   Perfect for children aged five and up, The School Zone: Sight Words...

Handwriting is an important skill for academic success. In the digital age, it is vital that children develop legible handwriting and have plenty of opportunities to practise their letter-forming and sentence writing skills, bolster hand-eye coordination and reinforce literacy skills. The School Zone Handwriting Ultimate Learning Kit includes a 20-page writing pad, wipe-clean book, wipe-clean board, sheet of stickers, pencil...

By Rod Campbell, the creator of the preschool lift-the-flap classic Dear Zoo, ABC Zoo is a first alphabet book with a difference. Young children will love lifting the flaps to discover their favourite zoo animals, all the way to Z for zebra. With bright, bold artwork, a simple, engaging text, and a whole host of favourite animals, ABC Zoo is...

Follow the numbers and join the dots to complete the hidden pictures for hours of counting and colouring fun! Dot to Dot: Turtle is perfect for ages 4 and up. Selling Points: Graded dot-counts from 10 to 50 Hours of fun Develops pencil control Builds number skills Improves hand-eye coordination Bleed-proof paper

Introduce your baby to first words and different foods with this bright, interactive playbook. The award-winning, bestselling Baby Touch series is back with a sleek and playful design. Name and touch the different foods, from healthy fruit to yummy treats! With textured patches to touch, feel and explore, this bright and sturdy board book with grabbable tabs will engage young...

Join Spot and his friends as they go on an adventure in the park in this fun lift-the-flap tale. It's a lovely day, and Spot is excited to take his ball to the park and play with his friends. But, oh no - he throws the ball too far, and it gets lost! Luckily, he makes a new friend who...

From HIGH and LOW to FAST and SLOW, opposites are full of fun in this Sandra Boynton board book favourite. Boynton’s delightful rhyming text and whimsical cast of animal characters, who play on a teeter totter, lift weights, talk on the phone, and hide under umbrellas, perfectly complement the concept of opposites while introducing little readers to new words and...

Count along with the Ten Little Princesses in this action-packed, counting rhyme adventure! The Ten Little Princesses are going on an adventure... But what will the Ten Little Princesses do when they meet a wicked witch? And a hairy beast? And a BIG BAD WOLF? Part traditional counting rhyme, part fun-filled story, Ten Little Princesses is perfect for sharing together....

Explore the world of words with inspiration from the stories of Roald Dahl. Become a vocabulary champion and make your writing stand out! Using examples inspired by the world of Roald Dahl, add some detail to your descriptions and depth to your dialogue with this phizz-whizzing vocabulary activity book. You'll be able to create characters and the worlds they live...

Sleepy Kiwi by Katherine Q. Merewether takes readers on a serene journey through the nightly routine of a sleepy kiwi bird. As the sun sets and the world gradually quietens, the tiny nocturnal bird begins his exploration under the star-lit New Zealand sky. Designed to captivate the attention of newborns and infants, this beautifully illustrated black and white book uses...

ABCs of Economics by Chris Ferrie and Veronica Goodman is an engaging and educational book designed to introduce young minds to the fundamental concepts of economics. The book follows an innovative approach where each letter of the alphabet represents a distinct economic concept, beginning with 'A' for Asymmetric and continuing through the intricacies of Business Cycle, Capital, and all the...

Learn about colours, animals, words and numbers with Ms Rachel in this early learning boxset. This little set contains four board books that help introduce children to early concepts. Perfect for younger readers, each chunky book will keep little hands occupied at home, or on the move. And, once you’re done reading (and re-reading), the four books come together to...

Winnie The Pooh: A High-Contrast Book introduces young readers to the lovable bear and his friends from the Hundred-Acre Wood. This high-contrast board book is designed to engage your little ones' developing eyesight while strengthening their cognitive abilities. It also encourages gross motor skills, all within the enchanting world of books.

Revisit an age-old theory in a fresh new way. Every time Mr Archimedes' Bath with his friends, the water overflows. Somebody must be putting extra water in the bath. Is it Kangaroo? Or is it Goat or Wombat? Whoever it is, Mr Archimedes is going to find out. Awards: Commended - 1981 Children's Book Council Book of the Year Awards...

Drawing, counting, and spotting activities, complete with a wipe-clean pen. There are lots of dots to join, differences to spot, mazes to solve, and dotted lines to trace over in this delightful animal-themed book. The fun activities give children plenty of practice in pen control—an essential skill they must learn before starting to form letters and numbers. They can then...

Delve into the fascinating world of morphemes, word formation, and discovery with this activity book. Know your -able from your -ness and your in- from your un- to unlock the secret world of words. As an accompanying product, this photocopiable activity book can be used to expand on and practise the prefixes, suffixes, and root words learnt in Where Words...

A celebratory guide to everything a five-year-old should have learned - an accessible encyclopaedia of facts, life skills and common sense. Wise Before Five is a celebratory guide to everything a child has learnt by the time they reach five years old. Covering topics from the alphabet and numbers to daily routine, mindfulness and road safety, this book sets out...

Help your toddler to say goodbye to nappies in this rhyming, expert-checked potty-training board book. Help your toddler to say goodbye to nappies in this new potty-training board book. Shaped like a potty and written in rhyme, It's Potty Time! helps to make potty-training accessible and fun for all toddlers. Written with the UK's leading toilet-training expert, Amanda Jenner, there...

An exciting title in the best-selling touchy-feely series. Join five friendly T. Rex as they stomp through the pages of this dinosaur-themed addition to the UK's favourite touch-and-feel baby book series, That's not my... Babies and toddlers will delight in the bold illustrations and touching the fuzzy, furry, smooth and soft fabric patches on each page. That's not my... books...

Join five animal friends for a fun day at school in this friendly, reassuring book. The activities introduce children to all sorts of things they will do at school, whilst helping them practise pen control, and there are simple activities on letters, numbers and shapes. Durable, wipe-clean pages mean children can practise again and again, and there are helpful notes...

Nine chunky board books packed full of Eric Carle's fantastic animals - turn over for a Very Hungry Caterpillar puzzle surprise! Who lives in the jungle? What can you see in your pond? Join the Very Hungry Caterpillar and all his animal friends in this sturdy box with magnetic closure, containing nine mini board books perfect for little hands to...

Preschoolers will love learning to tell the time in My First Clock Book from Campbell Books. With a mounted clock face and real clicking clock hands, this book is perfect for hands-on learning. Little ones will have fun reading the relatable rhyming story about Tommy, who goes about his day from breakfast to bedtime. On every page, children can change...

Let your creativity loose with this fantastic magnetic shape picture box. Choose from the 91 included magnetic shapes and place them on the scene pictured on the inside lid, or stick them to the blank reverse side to create anything you like!  See how many different designs you can come up with using the 91 included magnetic shape pieces! Features:...

Slot the stand pieces together, let the shape-sorting commence. Fit the 12 numbered puzzle pieces into the right slot and create your own colour clock. Bluey - Wooden Puzzle Clock is made from responsibly sourced materials. The wooden products are certified by the FSC. Features: Teaches children how to tell the time and also encourages shape and number sequence Slot...

Learning with a crunch! With seven fantastic modes of play the Alphabet Apple has lots of exciting and challenging learning games that increase in difficulty giving new levels of game play! Discover the world of phonics and learn objects by finding them on the apple buttons. Test your memory by following the flashing light-up apples and then try to copy...

Plug Reading Buddy Ty into the LeapStart Stylus to start your Reading and Learning Journey! Press the book button on the Stylus to hear two audio stories starring your Reading Buddy Ty, enhancing learning through storytelling! In the Colours & Shapes with Creativity LeapStart book, join Ty and his friends to explore more than 40 re-playable activities teaching matching, patterns,...

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...

Created by certified speech-language pathologist Tabitha Paige, this durable board book will expand your child's reading comprehension as they engage with more than 100 foundational first words. Our Big Book of Words features charming watercolor illustrations and foundational first words that will help you build your child's vocabulary. Plus, the durable binding and board book pages will make it easy...

TEN LITTLE: now a major TV series on Sky Kids! Count along with the Ten Little Robots in this action-packed, counting rhyme adventure! Ten Little Robots are exploring a fantastical factory... And with nee-naahing sirens, ker-boooming engines, and plenty of gadgets and buttons, chaos soon ensues! Part traditional counting rhyme, part fun-filled story, Ten Little Robots is perfect for sharing...

Have fun singing along with these favourite nursery rhymes! CD included. An illustrated compilation of 14 classic nursery rhymes. This chunky board book format is perfect for little ones, together with an audio CD so they can join in with every rhyme. Includes old favourites, action rhymes, number rhymes, bedtime rhymes, and many more. Track listing: Baa, Baa, Black Sheep...

Row, row, row your boat ...gently down the stream by Russell Punter features three little animals enjoying a leisurely cruise down the river. Life is but a dream for these animals as they float along, providing a charming narrative for young readers. This version of the well-loved song is enhanced with new verses filled with interest for children, offering delightful...

From Alarm Croc to Cheepy Head, you'll enjoy Rhyme Cordial all day long! A fun, new take on wordplay from bestselling illustrator Antonia Pesenti. Open the pages to reveal unexpected rhymes and bold, bright illustrations.

A positive and practical board book that encourages potty training with humour and affirmation. Featuring a mischievous little lion called Lionel. In this pithy board book series, the overenthusiastic, impulsive Lionel tests his daily routines to their limit—in Lionel Poops, cheerfully trying all sorts of places to poop before ending up proudly on the potty. Lionel is bouncing on his...

Join Paddington as he goes on an adventure to find all his favourite colours! As Paddington goes for a walk, he is on the lookout for the colours that are all around him, from the bright red bus, the blue flowers, and the green front door. This eye-catching board book will be the perfect first introduction for little ones to...

Learn the alphabet with Brown Bear and Friends ABCs in this sweet forest adventure! In the forest, looking for a treat! What will Brown Bear find to eat? Apple, Berries, Cherries, Deee-licious! Explore everything there is to see, taste, and discover in the forest as Brown Bear delights in each letter from A to Z in this charming alphabet book....

Happy Baby is a fun, multisensory, high-contrast board book for little ones, complete with tactile pictures, first words, and a mirror. Filled with features to stimulate a baby's senses, this high-contrast black, white, and yellow book includes raised tactile pictures, a peep-through cover, first words, and a mirror! Babies and toddlers will love getting hands-on and exploring every sensory page....

Baby's Very First Library by DK is an essential collection for young children, designed to introduce them to the joy of reading from an early age. This delightful set features beautifully illustrated books that cover a range of foundational concepts such as colours, numbers, objects, and animals. Crafted with care, each book is filled with engaging images and simple text...

In this tactile early-learning playbook, which features artwork from The Very Hungry Caterpillar and other Eric Carle picture books, first concepts such as colours, numbers, shapes, and first words are introduced through textures, words, and pictures. Ideal for older babies and toddlers, this bright, sturdy board book is perfect for sharing and encouraging interactive play.

A delightful introduction for young children to the world of numbers, Great Kiwi 123 Book by Donovan Bixley is now available in a sturdy board book format. This charming book invites readers on a whimsical journey through a uniquely Kiwi landscape filled with vibrant and entertaining illustrations, making it a perfect addition to any child's early learning collection. Bixley's beloved...

Just like the classic game, players deal cards and fish for a pair of letters from the alphabet. The first player to get rid of all of their cards wins! Alphabet Go Fish! is a fun learning tool that helps children learn to take turns, recognize similarities, learn letters and even begin to read! Contents: 52 game cards Parent learning...

Boost early language skills with this card reader that plays Ms. Rachel First Words Card Reader to teach first words and phonics through 20+ double-sided cards.

A phonics-based wipe-clean workbook from the creators of the #1 bestselling BOB Books! Writing activities are based on three-letter words with short vowels in simple sentences. Activities gradually add letter sounds until children have completed activities with all letters of the alphabet (except Q). Open-ended drawing activities can be completed differently each time, encouraging creativity and keeping learning fun! Full-colour,...

Learn sign language alongside your baby with this adorable storybook for ages 0 to 3! Storytime is the perfect opportunity to practice sign language with your child. My First Book of Baby Signs is part-storybook and part-sign language guide, designed to encourage you and your baby to learn new words and signs as you read together. This baby sign language...

Stuck on Stories is a unique set where the stories of the book leap off the pages to become part of fun game! This one-of-a-kind pack features a fun 16-page storybook accompanied by 8 colorful suction cup toys featuring the characters from the story, who magically become pawns of the board game! The sturdy case makes storage easy and allows...

Launch learning with the Toy Story 5 - Buzz Lightyear Game & Go by VTech!  With 6 exciting and educational games, explore key early learning concepts like phonics, numbers, counting, shapes, logic, and more. Help Buzz rescue his friends, build a toy house for Bonnie, and crack top secret codes with Buzz's laser. Watch Buzz and friends zoom into action...

Climb aboard for a fun learning journey! Start the engine and take a trip with the VTech Playtime Bus with Phonics! Through over 100 interactive curriculum questions your child can learn phonic sounds, letters, vocabulary, numbers, counting and safety rules. Also includes a quiz mode to reinforce learning. Features over 30 lively melodies, songs and fun bus related sounds effects,...

Help Wheels the Cat and Hank the Hound complete jobs and nail your knowledge of numbers, colors and shapes by playing games and tapping the pegs. Grab the hammer and help Wheels the Cat and Hank the Hound complete construction-themed jobs using their wooden truck. Nail down knowledge of numbers, colors and shapes while building coordination skills by playing eight...

Hear four of Marshall’s favorite story adventures and engage in 10 interactive activities with the PAW Patrol. Go on ruff-ruff rescues with Marshall from PAW Patrol! Marshall’s fired up and can’t wait to share stories about his favorite adventures. Listen to four stories featuring Marshall, Chase, Skye, Rubble and other friends from Adventure Bay. Marshall introduces each story, jokes and...

From Mo Willems Workshop, the team behind the #1 bestselling Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, comes this hilarious and engaging alphabet early-learning concept board book with touch-and-trace features throughout.The Pigeon won't say the ABCs! He has at least 26 reasons and excuses why not! From absolutely no way to zero chance!The Pigeon WON'T Say the ABCs! is part...

A big lift-the-flap board book - with colourful scenes and multiple flaps on every page! Have fun learning first words with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this brightly coloured chunky board book. Explore familiar themes such as At Home, At the Park, At the Zoo and At the Picnic! Every spread is a colourful, engaging scene - spot The Very...

Learn your abc with The Very Hungry Caterpillar Explore the amazing animal alphabet with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this delightful board book. Featuring Eric Carle's bright, distinctive artwork and lots of favourite animals, big and small.

First Questions and Answers: Where do babies come from? is a simple but effective lift-the-flap book that explains the facts of life to young children with easy, comprehensible text. It offers a delightful way for young children to discover where babies come from, covering baby humans, kittens, caterpillars, and kangaroos. Young children can lift the flaps to find out how...

Ideal for encouraging babies and toddlers to join in with activities and introducing them to the joy of rhyme. Perfect for playgroups and nurseries, or with a parent or carer, this classic favourite will be sure to delight your child and ignite a love of sing-along songs. Five Little Ducks is suitable for ages 1 to 3. Selling Points: Featuring...

Develop your child’s literacy, numeracy and fine motor skills with these fun and educational activities featuring Lightning McQueen and Mater! Enjoy 24 pages of activities and over 80 reward stickers. Your child will be racing through these pages with excitement as they engage in interactive tasks designed to enhance their learning experience. Cars: Ready Set Learn! Activity Pad is perfect...

The School of Monsters has begun. Let's learn about LETTERS just for fun! The School of Monsters: Learn and Play series bridges the gap between school and home to ignite the spark of learning. Kids getting ready for kinder and school will love practising real schoolwork with their friends at the School of Monsters – in a funny, silly (and...

Bright, colourful counting fun in a new take on the favourite song There were ten in the bed and the little one said, "Roll over, roll over." So they all rolled over and one fell out... Sing along and count along with the irresistible and roll-icking nursery rhyme favourite! This classic nursery song remains a bedtime favourite around the world,...