Young Spot fans will find plenty of fun & lots to discover in this large-format 18-button sound book. Each page shows Spot in a different scene which toddlers can recognise
- at home at the farm at school at the seaside & at the park. Sound symbols indicate which buttons to press to make the sound effects for each location & words are labelled to encourage young children to identify familiar objects & begin to explore the world. The book provides a wondeful interactive treat for children & adults to share.
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Whats the Matter Bunny Blue? is a bright charming book from the author-illustrator of the best-selling Clip-Clop & Jingle-Jingle. Poor little Bunny Blue has lost his granny. Shes got soft furry arms twinkly eyes & a great big smile. Where CAN she be? With the help of some friends Bunny Blue sets off to look for her. A fun rhyming text perfect for sharing with little ones. ...

With their emphasis on regurgitated knowledge & stressful exams todays schools actually do more harm than good. Guiding readers past the sterile debates about City Academies & dumbed-down exams Claxton proves that educations key responsibility should be to create enthusiastic learners who will go on to thrive as adults in a swiftly-changing dynamic world. Students must be encouraged to sharpen their wits ask questions & think for themselves
- all without chucking out Shakespeare or the Periodic Table. Blending down-to-earth examples with the latest advances in brain science & written with passion wit & authority this brilliant book will inspire teachers parents & readers of all backgrounds to join a practical revolution & foster in the next generation a natural curiosity & the spirit of adventure.
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This title is full of fun & a colourful interactive introduction to telling the time with everyones favourite character. Each page of this colourful large-format board book has a die-cut window revealing a chunky clunky clock with real hands & cogs that can be turned to show the time. Young children will love pointing them to the correct time for each activity Maisy is doing. At eight oclock Maisy gets up & decides what to wear; at ten oclock she goes shopping & at twelve oclock she has lunch. New time-tellers can follow Maisy right the way through her day to bedtime at seven oclock turning the hands & telling the time with Maisy! ...

Suppose you had a wise warm funny best friend who just happened to be a gynaecologist. Youre out with the girls for cocktails the conversation turns to sex & then to girly parts. One by one you start asking her all the questions youve always secretly wondered about
- & discover that you all have a lot in common.
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In What's a Hostess to Do? entertaining expert Susan Spungen explains everything readers need to know to host a party effortlessly & with elegance. Susan shows the hostess how to make it look easy
- whether the occasion is an informal brunch a sit-down dinner a buffet for a crowd or an impromptu birthday celebration. It's all arranged in 339 easy-to-digest entries that take readers through every aspect of entertaining. The tips are time-saving (Ten Great Assembled Desserts) money-saving (In Praise of Cheap Wine) energy-saving (Ten Jobs to Delegate) & face-saving (How to Handle Uninvited Guests) plus there are 98 recipes to make entertaining easier than ever before. With helpful illustrations & full-colour photographs What's a Hostess to Do? is a stylish & instructive guide filled with expert advice from a party-throwing pro.
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Well Shabba Me whiskers! Mr Gum's back! But what's he up to this time? Oh dreadful things my friends dreadful things indeed. It seems he's found himself a brand new treat
- rancid kebabs just dripping with dirty grey sauce. & he just can't get enough of them. He's gotta have more! More! Less! I mean More! But not everyone's too happy about Mr Gum's new dinnertime arrangements & soon the town of Lamonic Bibber is gearing up for war. Can Polly & her friends save the town from being torn apart? Will Mr Gum's hunger ever be satisfied? & who on earth is Thora Gruntwinkle? All will be revealed when you read What's For Dinner Mr Gum?" You'll see a gingerbread man driving through London! You'll see an annoying little monkey driving everyone mad! You'll see Friday O' Leary falling asleep in a hedge! Yes it's all there in glorious black & white my friends. Except for the cover which is in colour. It's Bonus."
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The Gourmand International Cookbook Awards are the Oscars" of the cookery writing world & little known author Romilla Arber has triumphed with her book ' What's for Dinner? Second Helpings' which has won first place in the category of " Best Easy Recipes Cookbook" for the UK. Romilla Arber is neither a celebrity nor a trained chef but a mother of four. Romilla had to self-publish the book as no publisher was willing to take a risk with an unknown author. Romilla grew up in a household where good nutritious home cooked food was JUST AS important as it is in her home today. Born & raised in Basingstoke Romilla graduated from Keele University with a Bachelor's degree in Law & History. She became a successful solicitor & retired from the legal profession when she became pregnant with her third child. Romilla felt that knowing what to cook is what puts off most people from going into the kitchen rather than the actual act of cooking. She discovered that parents who relied on convenience food were less likely to pass on basic cookery skills to their children. Based on this in 2008 Romilla founded The Food Education Trust a charity dedicated to educating adults & children in the basic skills of cooking. For the past three years she has devoted her time to writing " What's for Dinner? Second Helpings" an essential cookery bible divided into weekly sections with recipes containing seasonal ingredients. All proceeds from the sale of " What's for Dinner? Second Helpings" will go to The Food Education Trust & will provide home economic style classes to both adults & children & will supply necessary cooking equipment to schools. " What's for Dinner? Second Helpings" is available at all good bookshops & online." ...

A sensitive detailed & informative guide to female puberty this book will prove invaluable for both young girls & their parents alike tackling key subjects from the physical changes that occur at this time to practical matters such as buying your first bra. Bright original colour illustrations & diagrams reveal everything young girls need to know about the changes they will experience as they approach puberty. The stunning artwork is accompanied by witty yet clear & informative factual text that helps to demystify this often confusing & tricky subject. Approved by a team of top-notch consultants this remarkable & reassuring book is entertaining approachable & authoritative. ...

There's something inside Mummy's tummy. I don't know what it could be. Perhaps it's a buzzing flea or a chimpanzee? It's getting bigger every day & Mummy won't tell me. But you can lift the flaps to see! A wonderful & fun story for young children about a new addition to the family from much-loved author & illustrator Sam Lloyd. ...