Katie Daynes

See Inside Your Body by Katie Daynes is a bold, bright, and brilliant introduction to the fascinating world of the human body. This engaging book invites young readers to embark on an interactive journey to explore the inner workings of their bodies in a fun and educational way. Each page is filled with vibrant, original colour illustrations and detailed diagrams...

See Inside Castles offers a humorous yet historically accurate look at life in a thirteenth-century medieval castle. Inventive embedded flaps on each page allow children to explore the hidden world of the castle. Young readers are taken on an exciting journey where they encounter a magnificent banquet, a thrilling tournament, and a dramatic siege. David Hancock's bright, detailed illustrations, combined...

Brimming with things to find, count and talk about, this charming picture book provides hours of puzzle-solving fun. Spot crabs in a rock pool, whales on the horizon, shoals of fish in a coral reef, and sunken treasure on a deep-sea dive. 1001 Things to Spot in the Sea is excellent for encouraging concentration and attention to detail, as well...

An exciting, enticing tour of the universe - what's out there and how we know about it. A flap book of astronomical proportions, packed with facts and information about the stars, planets, and galaxies. Fabulous fold-outs reveal our solar system and the universe, and there's a little book of star maps tucked in on the last page. Explore how scientists...

Lift-the-flap Questions and Answers about your Body invites young readers to explore over 60 fascinating questions about the human body. This engaging book provides answers to the many questions that curious children have about their bodies, such as 'How do I smell?', 'What makes me burp?', 'Why do I need to wash my hands?', 'Why is blood red?', and many...

A positive, creative, colourful and really useful introduction to protecting pollinators and biodiversity. The bees are in danger. They find a sparky bunch of kids to share their troubles with, and explain why there's much more at stake than just honey. With entire food webs threatening to unravel, the kids begin to brainstorm... and come up with a brilliant plan....

First Questions and Answers: Where Does Poo Go? is a flap book revealing everything you wanted to know about poo – and a bit more. Crazy but true, life on Earth can't exist without poo! Starting with human sewage then moving on to animal poo, this surprisingly charming lift-the-flap book explores what happens when we flush, what animal toilets look...

With over 60 flaps to lift, this delightful book answers questions such as “Where have people visited in space?”, “What's a cosmonaut?”, “Why can't I see stars in daytime?” and lots more what, where, how, why, and yes or no questions with answers beneath the flaps. Internet links take children to carefully selected websites to find out more. Lift-the-flap Questions...

Very First Questions and Answers: Why do I (sometimes) worry? is the perfect prompt for talking about any worries, big or small. Monsters under the bed, leaping dogs, noisy hand dryers, going to a party, being alone... We all feel worried sometimes, but where do our worries come from? Are they ever useful? And what can we do about them?...

Lift the flaps to find out what happens inside a hospital – and meet some of the amazing people who work there. Young children can explore the emergency and maternity units, learn how x-rays and scans work, and see inside an operating theatre. With over 50 flaps to lift and links to websites where you can take hospital tours and...

What's the point of belly buttons? When will my voice go deep? Why do I have to go to bed? Curious children can find out about growing up and puberty, hormones, periods, shaving, and much more in this entertaining book with over 60 flaps to lift. There are helpful tips on coping with growing up, and links to websites with...

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...

How things around us work, from the internet to medicine, money, and more. This excellent addition to the ever popular Questions & Answers series lifts the flap on all kinds of gadgets, systems and ideas. It answers questions such as: How does electricity get into our walls? Why do waves go up and down? and Where does money come from?...

Lift-the-Flap Looking After Our Planet explores the problems facing our planet today, and what we can do about them. This bright, impactful book explains simply and effectively what's going wrong with our planet and how we can all contribute to helping. From reducing greenhouse gas emissions and farming responsibly to protecting our forests, oceans, and endangered animals, the book addresses...

The perfect way to explore Ancient Rome. The Ancient Roman world is brought to life with carefully researched and meticulously illustrated scenes. Flaps animate the action and reveal fascinating hidden details. Simply turn the pages to visit the Roman Forum, stroll the streets of Ancient Rome, attend a party in a villa, spend a day at the Roman baths, watch...

See Inside Weather and Climate by Katie Daynes offers an engaging exploration into the origins and increasing intensity of our weather, from hurricanes to heatwaves and ice ages to climate change. This fascinating flap book takes you on a tour across the land, sea, and skies to uncover where weather originates. With over 100 flaps to lift, children can delve...

A fantastic flap book about planet Earth. A brilliant flap book that delves deep into the mysteries of the geography of the Earth. Each page is covered with flaps that reveal and explain the Earth's structure, climate, and environments, from desert to arctic tundra. Includes pages revealing the problems of climate change and ways to reduce global warming. With over...

Lift-the-flap Questions and Answers About Recycling and Rubbish focuses on the importance of reducing, re-using, repairing and recycling. A fabulous overview of what happens to our waste, from stinking problems and hi-tech sorting systems to the importance of making less rubbish in the first place. Includes top tips on how we can reduce and re-use.

Lift-the-Flap Questions and Answers about Plastic explores intriguing questions such as: What's plastic made of? How does it get into the ocean? Can we live without plastic? Discover everything you need to know about plastic, recycling, and its impact on the environment in this enlightening book with over 60 flaps to lift. Additionally, find tips on how we can make...

Who built the Great Wall of China? Why did Egyptians make mummies? When did pirates roam the seas? Inquisitive young children can discover the answers to these questions and more in this beautifully illustrated information book. With over 60 flaps to lift, Lift-the-flap Questions and Answers about Long Ago provides links to specially selected websites with video clips, activities, and...

Lift-the-flap Questions and Answers is a beautiful board book, featuring over 60 flaps for an interactive reading experience. This engaging book explores a variety of questions that young children love to ask. Little readers will delight in lifting the flaps to uncover answers to who, what, when, where, how, which, and why. Filled with friendly, simple answers to challenging questions,...

Grab a torch and explore the truth behind day and night. From sunset to sunrise, discover the secrets of night time - why it happens, where the Sun goes... and what the night sky can tell us about the universe. Playful flaps, delightful illustrations and friendly text explain the science behind the cycle of day and night, summer and winter....

Meet the recyclers, the miners, the movers and shakers who make our soil just right for everything to grow. Worms are so much more than wiggly minibeasts. This bold, bright and brilliant book delves underground, discovering what worms do all day (and night), exploring a wonderful world of microbes, plant roots and creepy crawlies, and revealing the crucial role they...

All about sharing, fairness, and how little actions can make a big difference. Enter Christine Pym's adorable bug world and discover the importance of taking turns, being fair, and sharing our planet with all living things. There's plenty to talk about and be inspired by. First Questions and Answers: Why should I share? encourages young readers to understand the value...

Why do camels have humps? Why do turtles have shells? And why do fish have fins and birds have wings? Young animal lovers can find the answers to these questions and many more in this lift-the-flap information book. With colourful illustrations, simple text and chunky flaps to lift, and links to carefully selected websites with videos and activities. First Questions...

A thoughtful, comforting exploration of fear and how to cope with it. This engaging book is for anyone who's ever felt anxious or afraid, or who's simply wanted to help a friend. Meet a cast of characterful frogs as they hop in and out of a range of relatable scenarios—from not wanting to be alone and being afraid of the...

Follow the fascinating journey of a forkful of food! From what happens when you swallow to why poo is brown, this enlightening book takes a rumbling, gurgling trip through the digestive system, meeting helpful juices, blood cells, vitamins, and minerals along the way. Discover the stages of digestion, the roles your teeth, tongue, liver, and pancreas play, and how different...

Easy German is a fast-track German course for beginners, designed to make learning the language both easy and fun. This guide offers clear and simple explanations, making it an ideal resource for beginners or anyone looking to improve their German skills. It includes a simple comic book story that demonstrates how the language is used in everyday situations. Additional resources...

A positive, creative, colourful and really useful introduction to protecting our trees - and the animals living in them. The trees are in trouble, and they're not the only ones. Meet the endangered forest animals in search of solutions. Fortunately, they find a treehouse of sparky kids who are bursting with ideas, and together they plan a way to save...

Helping young children to understand what they're feeling and to cope with their emotions. This thoughtful book explores happiness, sadness, anger, fear, and worry in a friendly and approachable way for little children. Adorable animal characters experience different emotions, while flaps reveal the answers to important questions such as 'Why don't I feel happy all the time?' and 'How can...

Join a lively bunch of kids as a trip to the zoo turns into a mission to save endangered animals. Meet the tigers, pangolins, elephants, and gorillas who are pinning their hopes of survival on four thoughtful school kids. Learn about stopping wildlife criminals, protecting habitats, saving animals from extinction, being an ecotourist in your own country, and inspiring others...

A positive, creative, colourful, and really useful introduction to protecting our seas—and the animals living in them. The sea creatures are having a rough ride at the moment, navigating plastic litter, chemical spills, warming oceans, and fishing supertrawlers. They share their predicament with some sparky, beach-loving kids—and together they make an exciting plan to save the world’s seas and oceans....

Very First Questions and Answers Why do we need a potty? answers some of the most curious questions for young children regarding potty training. What's a potty for? How do I wee in my potty? When can I use a big toilet? This entertaining book serves as the perfect potty-training aid to help children transition from nappies to pants! With...

An important, thoughtful and useful aid to tackling this difficult and worrying topic with young children. News of war can make children anxious, concerned and upset. This book gently explains how wars come about, how they have changed over time, who's there to help during wartime, what happens when a war is over and how we can all make the...

How can something so tiny cause so much havoc? Open the flaps to find out. Get the lowdown on these sneaky, microscopic intruders, from how they infect us to how our bodies fight them off. Meet the germ detectives who have managed to track them down. And spare a thought for the zillions of other microbes who are perfectly harmless...

Explore the animal world through fun questions and fascinating answers. This delightful book answers all kinds of animal questions that young children might ask, such as "where do fish sleep?", "do elephants have teeth?" and "why do frogs jump?" Just lift the flaps to discover what, where, which, how, and why! With entertaining illustrations and over 50 flaps to open,...

A fabulous tool to tackle kids' many wonderful questions about dinosaurs. A colourful guide with over 60 flaps to lift to discover answers to questions young children might ask about dinosaurs. It provides simple, friendly and fascinating answers to questions such as "Why do dinosaurs have tricky names?", "Could dinosaurs swim?", "How big was the biggest dinosaur?", and lots more....

A beautifully illustrated, geography book full of flaps to lift to find answers to questions such as "When can I see a shooting star?", "Where is the tallest waterfall?", and "What are clouds made of?" Over 50 flaps to lift answer who, what, when, why, and where questions about weather and seasons, countries and languages, what the Earth is made...

A delightful exploration of what dinosaurs were really like and how they lived. We see dinosaurs on TV and in books, but where have all the REAL ones gone? How BIG were they? Did they have feathers? What did they eat? And how do we know so much about them? This charming book allows young children to find out for...

Explore what clouds are, how to visit one, and how storms and rainbows are made. Discover what clouds are made of, why storm clouds flash and boom, how tornadoes happen and what makes a rainbow. With lots of flaps to lift, this delightful book encourages children to explore clouds for themselves, spotting shapes in the sky, looking at the simple...

Marvel at the stars above and discover their secrets. They twinkle in the night sky, but what exactly are stars? Which one's the nearest? Can humans visit a star? Curious little children can lift over 30 flaps to find the answers to these questions and many more in this delightful introduction to stars and the night sky, with simple explanations...

Put your wellies on and discover what makes mud so marvellous. Mud is so much more than squelchy brown stuff. It's why our food grows, why our forests stand tall, why our water and air are less dirty and why billions of living things have somewhere to live. This engaging new title encourages young readers and their grown-ups to delight...

Exploring how your body works through the young eyes of a curious child What gives me shape? How do I move? What's blood for? And where does my food go? Take a peek inside the human body and discover what's really going on - with help from a characterful cast of body parts!

The perfect tool to aid that daily challenge of bedtime! This charming book explains the dos and don'ts for a good night's sleep. Discover what siestas are for, how sea otters sleep and why the dark doesn't need to be scary.

Helping young children to understand what makes them angry and how to cope with their feelings. From what to do when you feel like exploding to top tips on staying calm, this thoughtful, carefully-written and beautifully-illustrated book is a must-have resource for children, parents and carers. Relatable scenarios and engaging characters explore why anger happens, what it means and how...

Think like a scientist, asking curious questions to discover amazing things about how the world works. An interactive book with over 60 flaps revealing answers to all kinds of questions about science. Children can lift the flaps to discover fascinating facts, such as how bodies grow, why astronauts float, and where lightning comes from. Includes links to carefully selected websites...

Helping children to understand and recognise the feeling of sadness, and find useful ways to cope with it. It's normal and OK to feel sad at times. It happens to everyone, for all sorts of different reasons. We might just show it in different ways. This book uses thoughtful, engaging illustrations and gentle, friendly text to help children recognise sadness,...

First Questions and Answers: Why Do Things Die? uses animal characters to carefully explore and answer difficult questions about death. This book offers a beautiful and gentle look at the circle of life. Christine Pym's gorgeous animal characters guide readers through the emotions and facts surrounding death, addressing questions such as: Is it ok to talk about dying? What happens...

All the Science You Need to Know by Age 7 is a beautifully illustrated book that serves as a perfect introduction for young children. Budding scientists can explore the world around them, from plants and animals to magnets and mirrors, and try some hands-on experiments along the way. With Quicklinks to specially selected websites, children can enjoy additional videos and...

Take a deep dive into the sea and explore it for yourself in this fascinating flap book. Discover what's at the bottom of the sea, who can dive the deepest, how the Moon makes the sea move, where big waves come from, and so much more. The secrets of the sea are delightfully revealed in this young flap book, perfect...

The Usborne First Book of Bugs offers a delightful introduction to the incredible lives of insects and minibeasts. Combining stunning close-up photographs with beautiful illustrations, this playful book invites children to marvel at the mini world of insects and other bugs. Peek at the secret life of a baby bee, spot the differences between a butterfly and a moth, imagine...

A classic folk tale, specially retold for young children and illustrated with fresh, bright pictures. When the farmer can't pull an enormous turnip out of the ground, he enlists his entire family to help him. Only when everybody works together do they manage to pull the turnip out of the ground. Enormous Turnip is a classic folk tale, specially retold...

A bumper book of football-themed puzzles, colouring, stickers and press-outs. Young football fans will love the games, puzzles and activities in this Big Activity Book Football. It's packed full of football-related scenarios, from training drills and skills to big matches and celebrations. Puzzles include spot the difference, matching games, mazes and finding the odd-one-out. Sticker pages include dressing the footballers,...

A delightful sticker story book, with super-cute kittens and a treasure hunt. Join the cute kittens hunting for treasure to cheer up their friend, Mr. Bird. Follow them clambering up treetops, chasing balls of wool, visiting Dreamland and stopping for tea in the Kitty Cafe. Enjoy making the scenes come to life with stickers and choosing which kitten finds each...

Why do we need bees? How do they make honey? And who's who in a beehive? Children can find the answers to these questions and many more in this informative lift-the-flap book. With colourful illustrations, simple text and chunky flaps to lift, young children can discover lots of amazing facts about bees and why they need our help.

Gives kids the information they need to make them want to brush their teeth, plus lots of fun facts too. Why don't animals have toothbrushes? Should everyone brush their teeth? And why do baby teeth fall out? Curious young children can discover the answers to these questions and many more in this entertaining book. With over 30 flaps to lift,...

The wonders of trees, and why they're so important to us and our planet. Clamber up branches and peek through leaves to discover the wonderful jobs trees do, from cleaning our air and keeping us cool to protecting our planet and providing homes for all kinds of wildlife. When referencing the title, use First Questions and Answers: Why do we...

Explore the magic and mystery of the moon, from why it changes shape and what makes it shine to how astronauts managed to land on it and what they found there. 50 years after the first Moon Landing, this delightful book makes a perfect introduction to the topic for a new generation.

A colourful write-in book, full of curious characters, unusual places, and exciting ideas to help young children write imaginative stories. With fun activities including word games, story mazes, and inventing diary entries for characters, and tips on developing characters, writing descriptively, and using similes and metaphors. A fun and creative book that will spark inspiration and let children's imaginations run...

A wonderful interactive insight into castle life. Visit a stunning stone castle and be transported back in time in this carefully curated flap book. With highly detailed illustrations, entertaining, informative text and over 50 flaps to lift, readers can lower the drawbridge, explore the keep, indulge in a feast, compete in a joust and witness a castle siege. See Inside...

A collection of four fabulous planet-protecting, child-empowering stories. There's nothing like a visit from a polar bear family, a swirl of bees, an orangutan or a pod of dolphins to inspire action! Follow the adventures of some sparky kids as they discover why the planet needs our help, join them as they brainstorm some awesome solutions, and help to spread...

A fun, friendly introduction to maths, covering all the topics taught in school. Join a cast of entertaining bugs as they explore maths through everyday examples, from handling numbers and times tables to weighing ingredients and telling the time. Fun puzzles allow readers to practise what they've learned. All the Maths You Need to Know by Age 7 makes learning...

Exploring the importance of love in the lives of young children and the people around them. What actually IS love? Is love always LOVELY? Does love last FOREVER? This delightful book takes a gentle look at what it means to love and be loved, from cleaning out your hamster's cage and forgiving your brother to Dad making you your favourite...

First Questions and Answers: What is a Virus? provides age-appropriate answers to all the big questions children ask about viruses. Our lives have been taken over by a tiny virus we can't even see. But what is a virus? How do viruses spread? Why should everyone keep washing their hands? How does a vaccine work? And what can we do...

Very First Questions and Answers Why do I have to go to school? is a very useful tool for any child starting school - and their grown-ups too. From forming friendships to learning new skills, join a lively bunch of kids as they discover what school is really about and how to make the most of it. With delightful illustrations,...

Why do birds sing? Can animals talk with smells? And what do their markings mean? Young animal lovers can find the answers to these questions and many more in this adorable lift-the-flap information book. With colourful illustrations, simple text and chunky flaps to lift, this is a fascinating introduction to animals big and small. First Questions and Answers: How Do...

Why do spiders make webs? Where do clouds come from? And how many leaves does a tree have? Inquisitive young children can discover the answers to these questions and many more in this beautifully illustrated information book, containing over 60 flaps to lift. A fascinating introduction to the natural world, Lift-the-flap Questions and Answers about Nature by Katie Daynes is...

Learn how to command a chess army in this friendly introduction, with entertaining illustrations on how the pieces move, and tons of tips on attacking, defending, and winning. A perfect starting point for young children – and a handy refresher for parents and grandparents! With links to specially selected websites with puzzles and more information.

This classic fairytale from the Brothers Grimm shows Hansel and Gretel pit their wits against their evil stepmother and a wicked witch. Cheerily illustrated throughout by Jan McCafferty. Young readers will treasure this gift edition, which is published in hardback with a ribbon marker. Part of Young Reading Series 1 for readers growing in confidence.

First Questions and Answers: What's it like in Space? explores the wonders beyond our world. What's it like in space? How do you get there? And what do astronauts do all day? Inquisitive little ones can find the answers to these questions and many more in this fascinating lift-the-flap introduction to space. With colourful illustrations, simple text, and chunky flaps...

A fun, friendly introduction to those pesky troublemakers - GERMS. What are germs? How do they spread? And how do medicines help? Curious young children can take a closer look at those mischievous, microscopic bacteria and viruses in this fascinating introduction to germs and hygiene, with 30 flaps to lift and tips on hand-washing and staying healthy. Written with advice...

What's snow made of? Where can I find some? Where does snow go? Wrap up warm - it's time to find out! Curious little children can lift over 30 flaps to find the answers to these questions and many more in this engaging introduction to snow, with simple explanations and gorgeous illustrations on every page.

What is poo? Does everyone do it? And where does it all go? Children can lift the flaps to find the answers in this surprisingly charming book, and discover how much poo an elephant does, and what you can do with poo... There's even a Who did these poos? quiz. A very informative little book!Gold Winner - Made for Mums...