Board Books

Name: Letterbox Library
Telephone: +442085347502
Price range: £19-£330

123 A Walk in the Countryside Ref: 2763 A counting book from 1 to 20 set in a recognisably UK countryside. 2 lively children and an endearing puppy scamper across a landscape peppered with familiar wildlife and objects, including autumnal hedgerows, squirrels, ducks, bunnies, pine cones, acorns and bobbing forest mushrooms. A National Trust endorsed, pastoral idyll! Age Birth-3, Board book, 26pp Quantity:	All of Us: A Book About Families Ref: 16281 The very simplest of boardbooks show an extended family -including Uncle and Cousin and Granny- coming together to form "Us" in a grand birthday celebration, complete with indoor bunting, balloons, paper crowns and confetti. Layered, collage illustrations. By a renown, award-winning, Edinburgh-based designer and illustrator. (Mixed race family). Age Birth to 3, Boardbook20pp Quantity:
Baby's First Words by Stella Blackstone & Sunny Scribens illustrated by Christiane Engel Ref: 2795 From getting up with the first "tweet" to going to bed with a night time "hoot!", follow a toddler on their busy day and learn lots of useful first words along the way. Introductory vocabulary (incl. nouns, prepositions, adjectives) about transport, feelings, animals and household objects. Bold, bright pictures; our favourites include the sunglasses-wearing cuddly mammoth and the crocodile-mouthed wellies. Lovely boardbook with tabs- which also happes to reflect a (interracial) two-dad family. 'Lovely, busy illustrations and words to explore. Every page is of interest and I like the woolly mammoth!' (Meryl, EY Consultant/Trainer, Letterbox reviewer). 'What's not to like? A brilliant book for introducing children and their parents to the delightful diversity of family life and a lot of useful words. And does it effortlessly and with grace, wit, style and charm' (Mark, Equalities Trainer, Letterbox reviewer). Age 1-3, Boardbook 20pp Quantity:	Blankies Ref: 0136 Mini-ode to feeling cosy and snug. Adorable boardbook with swinging rhymes and chubby toddlers who jump off the page ('casual' disability images). Age Birth-2, Boardbook 22pp Quantity:
Busy Airport by Rebecca Finn Ref: 0113 Rhyming action books with bits to push, pull, swing and turn! The perfect way for little hands to bring familiar environments to life. 'All the children enjoyed this in the book corner!' (Nursery Worker, LL reviewer). Age Birth-3 Boardbook 8pp Quantity:	Busy Beach Ref: 8702 Bright and bold interactive board books with moving parts which bring a world of playtime fun to life! Age 0-3, Boardbook 8pp Quantity:
Busy Bookshop by Rebecca Finn Ref: 2561 "Cloth books, bath books, books with wheels. Pop-up books that make you squeal!" A rhyming celebration of a child-friendly bookshop which even stages a Three Little Piggies book reading. A lovely addition to this popular, interactive series- in this one, sturdy tabs can be pushed, pulled and spun! (Multicultural). 'Love the attention to detail. It's about BOOKS, so YES!' (Maggie, EY Advisory Teacher, Letterbox reviewer). See Busy Builders in the same series. Age 1-3, Boardbook 8pp Quantity:	Busy Builders by Rebecca Finn Ref: 2560 "Up the ladder, bring some bricks! Time to paint and lift and fix!" A rhyming introduction to a bright and busy building site, complete with wrecking ball. Brilliantly sturdy tabs which push, pull and slide, animate this lively workplace. Women and men are both involved in heavy lifting; multicultural. 'Love this series of books' (Maggie, EY Advisory Teacher, Letterbox reviewer). See Busy Bookshop in the same series. Age 1-3, Boardbook 8pp Quantity:
Busy Friends Ref: 16334 Sharing toys and laughter, giving kindness and comfort- a satisfying little toddler introduction to being a 'good' friend. Sturdy boardbook with push, pull and slide devices and little speech bubbles to guide a young reader through. Great to see entirely non-gendered activities amongst both the children- and the adults! Age 1-3, Boardbook 8pp Quantity:	Clive and His Art by Jessica Spanyol Ref: 2627 Clive loves everything about art: reading about it, visiting galleries, making his own creations. And, he really is an all-round artist with his leaf pictures, sponge prints, bead-threading, card-glittering and googly-eyed paper bag constructs. 'Sturdy book illustrating a range of art techniques' (Maggie, Former EY Adviser, LL reviewer). Part of a series about a refreshingly non-stereotyped boy and his diverse band of friends (Asif, Mina and Jeffrey). Wonderfully childlike illustrations by Spanyol, mixing up collage with pen. Clear, accessible text introducing lots of first words and prompting the odd chortle...or two! Age 1-3 Boardbook 12pp Quantity:
Clive and His Babies by Jessica Spanyol Ref: 2559 Clive is a dab hand with his baby dolls. He shows his babies how to use the potty; he shows them to Moshi the cat; he tucks them in at night and he reads to them. Part of a series about a refreshingly non-stereotyped boy and his diverse band of friends (Asif, Mina and Jeffrey). Wonderfully childlike illustrations by Spanyol, mixing up collage with pen. Clear, accessible text introducing lots of first words and prompting the odd chortle...or two! Age 1-3 Boardbook 12pp Quantity:	Clive and His Bags by Jessica Spanyol Ref: 2626 Clive has a very fine array of bags- and he knows how to use them! He has his book bag, of course. But then, there is also his fully equipped nurse's bag, his brilliantly pink snacked-up picnic bag and his art bag with the clever pencil pocket. 'Really good simple language and pictures. Challenges gender serotypes gently but clearly' (Meryl, EY Consultant, LL reviewer). 'Way to go Clive! What a fun book!' (Rosalind, Workforce Dev. Officer, LL reviewer). Part of a series about a refreshingly non-stereotyped boy and his diverse band of friends (Asif, Mina and Jeffrey). Wonderfully childlike illustrations by Spanyol, mixing up collage with pen. Clear, accessible text introducing lots of first words and prompting the odd chortle...or two! Age 1-3 Boardbook 12pp Quantity:
Clive and His Hats by Jessica Spanyol Ref: 2558 Clive has a most excellent collection of hats, from his practical sunhat to his special dressing up big purple flowery hat; some, like his art hat, have a home-made look to them and some are shared hats such as his and Asif's special pink bunny hats! Part of a series about a refreshingly non-stereotyped boy and his diverse band of friends (Asif, Mina and Jeffrey). Wonderfully childlike illustrations by Spanyol, mixing up collage with pen. Clear, accessible text introducing lots of first words and prompting the odd chortle...or two! Age 1-3, Boardbook 12pp Quantity:	Clive is a Librarian by Jessica Spanyol Ref: 2855 This second instalment in the Clive series has him trying out lots of different jobs for size. Here, all dressed up in his smart pink dungarees, he plays at being a librarian- sorting books, making library cards, reading for story time and acting out fairy tales, complete with gossamer fairy wings. As always, Clive's group of friends (plus Moshi the cat) join in enthusiastically. (Characters include Wilfrid who wears a hearing aid and Anisa who wears a leg splint). 'Lovely book celebrating libraries and reading. Lots to talk about to encourage a love of reading' (Carey, Childminder, Letterbox Library reviewer). Age Birth-3, Boardbook 12pp Quantity:
Clive is a Nurse by Jessica Spanyol Ref: 2815 Clive is very proud of his nurse's outfit and nurse's kit. He enjoys bandaging Amy, sponge washing Penguin, feeding pasta to baby and checking inside Crocodile's mouth. Meantime, Anisa is busy driving her ambulance and Wilfred is happily wrapping up his own patients in a soft, pink-hearted, blankie. The latest addition to this fresh, every-delightful, series about Clive and his friends who role play, happily free of gender stereotypes and limitations. A gentle humour, as always, courses throughout. Age 1-3, Boardbook 12pp Quantity:	Clive is a Teacher by Jessica Spanyol Ref: 2856 This second instalment in the Clive series has him trying out lots of different jobs for size. "Today", Clive declares, "I am a teacher" and he then sets about his busy day doing the register, using the whiteboard, delivering healthy snacks and teaching about minibeasts. Lots of 'real life' activities conveyed with a chatty text and detailed illustrations- the snail slime is superb! (Characters include Wilfrid who wears a hearing aid and Anisa who wears a leg splint). 'Clever images for adults to expand upon in different ways during storytelling sessions. Positive, interesting and, most importantly, inclusive' (Meryl, EY Consultant & Trainer, Letterbox reviewer. Age Birth-3, Boardbook 12pp Quantity:
Clive is a Waiter by Jessica Spanyol Ref: 2857 This second instalment in the Clive series has him trying out lots of different jobs for size. Clive has decided to try out as a waiter and his merry band of friends are happy to pose as customers. Clive busily takes Amy's coat and scarf and shows her the menu; he wheels out the food trolley; he finds a high chair for Asif's baby; he takes Jeffrey's order for bunny's penguin's and croc's lunches; he does lots of tidying away. His only mishap is when Wilfred complains that he didn't order a shark on a plate! As always, Clive's role play is full of realistic and relatable details and, for him and his friends, there is never a gender stereotype in sight. (Characters include Wilfrid who wears a hearing aid and Anisa who wears a leg splint). Age Birth-3, Boardbook 12pp Quantity:	Daddy, Papa, and Me by Lesléa Newman illustrated by Carol Thompson Ref: 1056 Beautifully presented, joyful, rhyming celebration of gay parents...and their bundles of joy! 'At last! Same sex families- enjoying family life together' (Early Years Adviser, LL reviewer). Age 1-3, American Import Boardbooks 18pp *Themes:* Lesbian and Gay, Families Quantity:
Fast and Slow Ref: 2431 Rafts and scooters, tractors and rockets, all manner of vehicles and all drivers allowed! And, with the beautiful illustrations we've come to expect from publishers, Barefoot Books. "Super boardbook. Multicultural and gender positive portrayals" (Children's Centre Manager, LL reviewer). Age 1-4, Boardbook 14pp Quantity:	Feeding Time! Just Like Me! Ref: 16285 "Mouse likes tasty oats...Me too!. Lamb likes warm milk...Me too!" Creatures and toddlers join together to share their favourite foods. A superbly robust, "heavy duty", lift-the-flap boardbook. Very toddler-friendly with an excellent bias towards healthy eating. It's lovely to see an all-too-rare image of a breastfeeding mum! Age Birth to 3, Boardbook 10pp Quantity:
Global Babies Ref: 9148 From India to Iraq to Rwanda to Spain, meet babies from 17 cultures around the world. Dazzling photographs and a simple text create a joyful global celebration. Age 0-2 American Import Boardbook 16pp Quantity:	Global Baby Bedtimes Ref: 2930 Gorgeous photos show babies from 15 different parts of the world nodding off, snoozing, sweet-dreaming and snuggling in to different family members. A book which swoops from Panama to the Ivory Coast and from Japan to the UK. Another lovely title in the Global Fund for Children book series (see also Global Babies and Global Girls). 'Lovely images... delightful to see people of various ages, be they grandparents or siblings, all expressing love for these babies. Full of colourful illustrations that bring about the warmest of feelings' (Meryl, EY Consultant & Trainer Letterbox Library reviewer). Age Birth to 2, Boardbook 16pp Quantity:
Global Babies Girls Ref: 2677 "Wherever they are born, girls are beautiful, strong, bold and bright. Baby girls can grow up to change the world!" Published in acknowledgement of the sad reality that in many countries, girls/women still aren't accorded equal status, this is a gorgeously upbeat, huggable, book showing baby girls grinning and laughing around the world, from Benin to the USA to Liberia to India to Mali to France...15 countries in all! 'Superb, affirming photography. Very positive message. Definitely worth supporting the Global Fund for Children' (Kate, Children's Centre Coordinator, LL reviewer). 'Sturdy, great photos, optimistic' (Maggie, Former EY Adviser, LL reviewer). The publisher is donating some of the book sales to community-based organisations that provide opportunities for girls (www.globalfundsforchildren.org). Age Birth-3, Boardbook 16pp Quantity:	Grow It! by Georgie Birkett Ref: 2823 Part of an interactive series on 'real tasks' for toddlers which has an informal, chatty, tone. This one shows a child learning all about growing plants -from sowing to weeding to munching. Munching, not mulching! A delightfully active and energetic grandparent is also on hand. Birth to 3, Paperback 23pp Quantity:
Hats of Faith by Medeia Cohan illustrated by Sarah Walsh Ref: 15243 A quite gorgeous boardbook introduction to the head coverings people of different faiths wear. Includes attractive representations of men and women wearing Turbans, Rasta Hats, Hijabs, Head Wraps and Chunnis- with useful phonetic pronunciations in brackets in each case. Ends with a lovely simple statement: "Learning about each other makes it easy to be more understanding. Being understanding helps us spread love and peace." Produced in consultation with religious experts from a range of faiths, this is the perfect vehicle for promoting mutual respect amongst very young children. 'Great introduction to similarities within faiths and why learning about 'others' is important' (Rosalind, Workforce Dev. Officer, Letterbox Library reviewer). Age 2-5, Boardbook 11pp Quantity:	Humpty Dumpty Ref: 1078 A classic made absolutely contemporary! Age Birth-2, Boardbook 10pp Quantity:
I Am So Brave by Stephen Krensky illustrated by Sara Gillingham Ref: 2496 A wonderful celebration of overcoming typical childhood fears like big dogs, the deep end and saying goodbye to a parent at nursery. Strong rhythms, good rhymes and a great primary colour palette which ends with a lovely double pate spread of a soft play area. (Nice cuddly lion comforter too!) Age 2-4, Boardbook 12pp Quantity:	I Know A Lot! by Stephen Krensky illustrated by Sara Gillingham Ref: 2563 "I know balls can bounce, and kites can fly!" A wonderful, rhythmic and rhyming ode to knowledge. Simple, clever text which, in the words of one of our reviewers, shows 'knowledge as practical and learnt from real life' (Maggie, EY Advisory Teacher). An extremely empowering book for toddlers. Great portrayal of (single?) Dad and daughter relationship too. 'Loved this sturdy book. Great illustrations and language that toddlers will relate to' (Debbie, Senior Lecturer in Education, Letterbox reviewer). Age 2-4, Boardbook 12pp Quantity:
Let's go to Bed Ref: 7607 Four joyful children go about everyday activities in familiar outdoor and indoor environments. Rhyming, bouncing, rhythmic text. Bright, fresh watercolours full of charming details. Perfect for 'Understanding the World' topics - toddlers will see their lives reflected and will be thoroughly tickled by the energy and smiles of Mimi, Max, Ete and Renai. There is something very snug and comforting about this series." "A wonderful series of 4 books featuring 2 girls and 2 boys as these lovely children go about their everyday activities. Simple often rhyming language and beautiful illustrations throughout that all children will identify with. Beautiful books that young children will enjoy repeatedly as they become more familiar with each retelling." (Meryl, EY Consultant & Trainer, LL reviewer). Ages 0-3, 14pp Board book. Quantity:	Let's Feed the Ducks Ref: 16012 Four joyful children go about everyday activities in familiar outdoor and indoor environments. Rhyming, bouncing, rhythmic text. Bright, fresh watercolours full of charming details. Perfect for 'Understanding the World' topics - toddlers will see their lives reflected and will be thoroughly tickled by the energy and smiles of Mimi, Max, Ete and Renai. There is something very snug and comforting about this series." "A wonderful series of 4 books featuring 2 girls and 2 boys as these lovely children go about their everyday activities. Simple often rhyming language and beautiful illustrations throughout that all children will identify with. Beautiful books that young children will enjoy repeatedly as they become more familiar with each retelling." (Meryl, EY Consultant & Trainer, LL reviewer). Ages 0-3, 14pp Board book. Quantity:
Let's have fun Ref: 7609 Four joyful children go about everyday activities in familiar outdoor and indoor environments. Rhyming, bouncing, rhythmic text. Bright, fresh watercolours full of charming details. Perfect for 'Understanding the World' topics - toddlers will see their lives reflected and will be thoroughly tickled by the energy and smiles of Mimi, Max, Ete and Renai. There is something very snug and comforting about this series." "A wonderful series of 4 books featuring 2 girls and 2 boys as these lovely children go about their everyday activities. Simple often rhyming language and beautiful illustrations throughout that all children will identify with. Beautiful books that young children will enjoy repeatedly as they become more familiar with each retelling." (Meryl, EY Consultant & Trainer, LL reviewer). Ages 0-3, 14pp Board book. Quantity:	Let's go to Playgroup Ref: 7610 Four joyful children go about everyday activities in familiar outdoor and indoor environments. Rhyming, bouncing, rhythmic text. Bright, fresh watercolours full of charming details. Perfect for 'Understanding the World' topics - toddlers will see their lives reflected and will be thoroughly tickled by the energy and smiles of Mimi, Max, Ete and Renai. There is something very snug and comforting about this series." "A wonderful series of 4 books featuring 2 girls and 2 boys as these lovely children go about their everyday activities. Simple often rhyming language and beautiful illustrations throughout that all children will identify with. Beautiful books that young children will enjoy repeatedly as they become more familiar with each retelling." (Meryl, EY Consultant & Trainer, LL reviewer). Ages 0-3, 14pp Board book. Quantity:
Making Tracks: Farm Ref: 16234 Now there's a smart, little boardbook series! Thick die cut tracks encourage toddlers to run a podgy finger along the grooves, try and guess who made the tracks and then lift the flap to reveal the culprit! Here, on a busy farm, hoof prints lead to ... Camilla the Cow; tyre tracks lead to...Daima driving her tractor! An Ingenious design ideal for developing observation and prediction skills. (Includes image of a disabled pony rider with an adapted saddle). Age Birth-2. Boardbook 10pp Quantity:	Making Tracks: Park Ref: 16235 Now there's a smart, little boardbook series! Thick die cut tracks encourage toddlers to run a podgy finger along the grooves, try and guess who made the tracks and then lift the flap to reveal the culprit! Here, in a very British park, swirly lines lead to Su-Yin on her skateboard; little claw prints lead to Sia the Squirrel; double parallel tracks lead to Duli and his guide dog on a nature trail! An Ingenious design, ideal for developing observation and prediction skills. Plus, a rewarding guessing game! Age Birth-2, Boardbook 10pp Quantity:
Mary Had a Little Lamb (BB) Ref: 0192 A traditional rhyme, extended out and with some counting (1-7) to boot! Lovely little die-cut holes, subtle disability images, multicultural and with a mixed race protagonist. Age 2-5, Boardbook 15pp Quantity:	First Explorers: My Body Ref: 16331 A brief but clever, Science-Museum-endorsed, introduction to the body with diagrams, facts/questions highlights (with special symbols) and push, pull and slide tabs. Introduces body parts, our squidgy brains, pumping hearts, good nutrition and hygine and includes a great basic diagram of a body with and without the skin! (A sliding tab reveals a skeletal frame). Age 2-5, Boardbook 8pp Quantity:
My First Animal Signs Ref: 9028 'A good book to share with all children' (Preschool Supervisor, Letterbox reviewer). A first BSL signing guide with jolly babies and toddlers (some are disabled) demonstrating signs for all sorts of beasties. Age 8-36 months Boardbook 12pp Quantity:	My First Lift and Learn: First Words Ref: 15897 From ball to duck to teddy bear- ten first words for toddlers in an interactive photographic book which encourages readers to guess words before lifting a strong peekaboo flap. Promotes language development, enhances coordination and encourages active recall. Age Birth-3, Boardbook 10pp Quantity:
My First Signs Ref: 9316 'A good book to share with all children' (Preschool Supervisor, Letterbox reviewer). A first BSL signing guide with jolly babies and toddlers demonstrating signs for over 50 key words. Age 8-36 months, Boardbook 10pp Quantity:	My Mummy Is Magic by Dawn Richards illustrated by Jane Massey Ref: 2515 A day in the life of a toddler and their parent, jam-packed with the special charm that only Magic Mum can conjure up. Gentle rhymes. "Lovely illustrations that depict mixed ethnicity...simple, charming story." (Parent, LL reviewer) (Mixed race family). Age 3-5, Boardbook 16pp Quantity:
One, Two, Thre...Jump! Ref: 13565 A joyful celebration of the things that toddlers love to do. Everbody loves to jump! Big or little, alone or with friends. Age Birth-3, Boardbook 10pp *Themes:* Disability Quantity:	One, Two, Three...Run! Ref: 0194 A joyful celebration of the things that toddlers love to do. Everbody loves to run! Fast or slow, up or down, alone or with friends. Age Birth-3, Boardbook 10pp *Themes:* Disability Quantity:
On The Go! Just Like Me! Ref: 2945 "Duck is waddling...just like me! Bear is stretching...just like me!" Creatures and toddlers crawl and jump across the pages of this lift-the-flap boardbook. 'Lovely simple book with repetitive text. Perfect for little ones. Nice sturdy flaps too' (Carey, Childminder, Letterbox Library reviewer). [One child wears a wrist splint]. Age Birth to 3, Boardbook 10pp Quantity:	Play Time, Puppy! Ref: 15892 Tunes in perfectly to toddlers' love of chatting to their toys! Children can manipulate the (sturdily) attached finger puppy puppet while interacting with a rhyming, conversational text and a mini-journey with trucks and trains and building blocks. 'Another fun Child's Play book with plenty of opportunity to talk about what's happening and have fun with the finger puppet' (Carey, Childminder, Letterbox Library reviewer). Great fun (we loved the Black doll' passenger' too). [East Asian protagonist]. Age Birth to 2, Boardbook (+ attached puppet) 8pp Quantity:
Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat Ref: 1085 A traditional rhyme, made bright and dashing. We loved the bespectacled queen! Age Birth-2, Boardbook 10pp Quantity:	Rain Ref: 2465 One child and their cuddly bunny taste the rain and splish and sploosh in puddles! Nice little plip plop sound effects and a joyful tribute to outdoor imaginative play. A delightful, multicultural series. See also Wind, Sow and Sun. Age 1-3, Boardbook 10pp Quantity:
Rosa Loves Cars Ref: 2850 You may already know the Clive series by this author. Now meet Rosa, a confident, exuberant and pragmatic girl who knows her mind and can take care of herself and her toys! Follow Rosa as she gets her monster truck stunt jumping, her digger scooping and as she does a quick drill repair on one of her cars. 'Great to see the main character, a black girl, enjoying playing with cars, fixing things and rescuing things. Positive images also depicted in the toys Rosa is playing with. Lovely to see good use made of a cardboard box' (Rosalind, Workforce Dev. Officer, Letterbox reviewer). Includes the character of Samira who is a wheelchair user. See the other 3 Rosa books in the series (you might also like the Clive books by the same author)! Age Birth-3, Boardbook 12pp Quantity:	Rosa Loves Dinosaurs Ref: 2851 Rosa is back, this time to share her dino-love with you. See her and her friends (Sarah, Mustafa, Biba and Marcel) act out scenarios with flapping Pterodactyls, and fierce Tyrannosauruses and then follow Rosa as she visits the museum and library to get more back story on her pet toys. 'Real-life' settings, gender-free role playing and a great deal of humour. Rosa's dino-influenced bedtime outfit on the last page is an absolute treasure. See the other 3 Rosa books in the series (you might also like the Clive books by the same author)! Age Birth-3, Boardbook 12pp Quantity:
Rosa Plays Ball Ref: 2852 Rosa has a small truckload of balls- and she's going to use them! Watch her play football with Mustafa, basketball with Samira (who is also a wheelchair user) and catch with Sarah and Marcel. Lots of different colours, games and balls to explore with the endlessly upbeat and energetic Rosa at the centre. 'Simple but nice illustrations of friends paying ball games. Sturdy book; inclusive',. (Maggie, Former EY Adviser, Letterbox reviewer). See the other 3 Rosa books in the series (you might also like the Clive books by the same author)! Age Birth-3, Boardbook 12pp Quantity:	Rosa Rides her Scooter Ref: 2853 Armed with her hard hat, high-vis jacket and satchel of essentials, Rosa goes out and about on her scooter. The ever competent and self-sufficient Rosa confidently rides across all sorts of terrains and, when her scooter takes a harmless tumble, she simply reaches for a spanner! Super little boardbooks which gently challenge gender stereotypes. See the other 3 Rosa books in the series (you might also like the Clive books by the same author)! Age Birth-3, Boardbook 12pp Quantity:
Seasons: Autumn Ref: 2725 Acorn collecting, noisy leaves kicking, blackberry picking, puddle splashing and tart baking. A happy child and her equally chirpy friends take the reader through their favourite autumn pastime, conjuring up the season perfectly. (Includes a child with a hearing aid). Age Birth to 3, Boardbook 12pp Quantity:	Seasons: Spring Ref: 2727 A child evokes all the spirit and sprightliness of spring, showing the reader baby animals, funny bugs in the air, trees in blossom and seed planting. A lovely little introduction. (Disability images include an adapted chair, a child wearing a hearing aid and one with a wrist brace). 'A nice little book to share with a young one' (Deb, Education Lecturer/Former Ofsted Inspector, LL reviewer). Age Birth to 3, Boardbook 12pp Quantity:
Seasons: Summer Ref: 2726 Early morning sunshine, paddling pools, sandy beach sandwiches, summer showers and barefeet in the tickly grass. A brilliantly childlike view of summer as performed by some very funkily-dressed toddlers. (Extra inclusion points: Good to see a Muslim child portrayed; lots of bespectacled toddlers and one wears an eye patch too). Age Birth to 3, Boardbook 12pp Quantity:	Seasons: Winter Ref: 2728 Another in this joyful series which shows young children's perspectives on the season's highlights- winter brings snowsuits, silly funny hats, snowfights, warming soup, indoor games and snuggle-down bedtime stories. (Inclusion points: one child uses a specially adapted chair at the dinner table; there is a lovely dressing up scene which includes a girl dressed as fire officer and a boy dressed as a fairy). 'This book is very good. It shows that even though winter is cold and horrible, there are some good things' (Nicole, aged 11, LL reviewer).'Lovely images of children enjoying and exploring winter play' (Meryl, Early Years Consultant, LL reviewer). Age Birth to 3, Boardbook 12pp Quantity:
Snow Ref: 2466 One child's ode to snow and all the fun snow can bring, including sliding and slipping and...snow monsters! Nice little sound effects and a joyful tribute to outdoor imaginative play! A delightful, multicultural series which also has images of disability- in this case a disabled child is shown whizzing across the landscape in a special power chair. See also Wind, Rain and Sun in the same series. Age 1-3, Boardbook 10pp Quantity:	Sun Ref: 2464 A group of toddlers greet the sun, grab their sunhats and lotion, play in the sun's rays and later its shadows and then, finally, say goodbye. A wonderful tribute to outdoor imaginative play and paddling pools. A delightful, multicultural series which also has images of disability (in this case we see a child with Down syndrome, children wearing a protective helmet and eyepatch and a child signing). See also Rain, Snow and Wind in the same series. Age 1-3, Boardbook 10pp Quantity:
Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes by Mem Fox illustrated by Helen Oxenbury Ref: 2470 Charming, rhyming text and glorious illustrations celebrate the diversity of babies from around the world. Age Birth-3, Boardbook, 36pp Quantity:	Things That Go Ref: 15901 A robust little book of things that go, divided into subsections such as 'Cars', 'Build & Dig', 'In The Air', 'Emergency!' etc. and with a genius fold-out-page of vehicles at the back. Introducers toddlers to a huge array of transport vehicles driven by people, bears and...koalas! Age 18mths-3, Boardbook 16pp Quantity:
Up & Down: A Walk in the Countryside Ref: 2948 A charming introduction to opposites played out by two children tramping through a very British countryside. Up/down, near/far, spiky/soft, heavy/light (13 opposites are explored in all) are all demonstrated against a snowy landscape which stretches out from dawn to dusk and is animated by scurrying squirrels, flapping ducks, donkeys, foxes and ...bats! Age 1-3, Boardbook 12pp Quantity:	Waiting for Baby Ref: 1071 Simple conversational text and lively illustrations explore the experience of a (mixed race) family waiting for a new baby. Great for encouraging discussion. Age Birth-2, Boardbook 12pp Quantity:
What Can I Feel? Ref: 0002 Original little senses books with imaginative text and playful scenes. Age Birth-2, Boardbook 10pp. Quantity:	What Can I Hear? Ref: 1405 Original little senses books with imaginative text and playful scenes. Age Birth-2, Boardbook 10pp Quantity:
What Can I See? Ref: 1406 Original little senses books with imaginative text and playful scenes. Age Birth-2, Boardbook 10pp Quantity:	What Can I Smell? Ref: 12710 Original little senses books with imaginative text and playful scenes. Age Birth-2. Boardbook 10pp Quantity:
What Can I Taste? Ref: 12124 Original little senses books with imaginative text and playful scenes. Age Birth-2, Boardbook 10pp Quantity:	Wheel at Work: Construction Ref: 2793 Concrete mixers, bulldozers, crane lorries, diggers and tippers! Lift the robust, fold-out, flaps to reveal the tasks carried out by each of these huge machines. Unusually, both men and women get to go in the drivers' seats. 'Sturdy book with flaps which extend the story/information. Introduces simple vocabulary of various vehicles. Attractive cover' (Maggie, Former Early Years Adviser, Letterbox Libary reviewer.) Age 1-3, Boardbook 10pp Quantity:
Wheel at Work: Farm Ref: 2794 A tractor, horse box, bale lifter, quad bike and four wheel drive- driven by both men and women. Fold out the hard-wearing flaps to see these vehicles carrying out essential farm tasks like collecting cabbages, moving chickens around... Good diversity of male and female characters, different ethnicities... Nice big flaps and simple statements' (Meryl, EY Consultant & Trainer, Letterbox Library reviewer). [Includes a driver with a hearing aid and one with a facial mark]. Age 1-3, Boardbook 10pp Quantity:	Whose Tools? by Toni Buzzeo illustrated by jim Datz Ref: 2682 For the tool-obsessed toddlers in your life, this satisfyingly chunky boardbook shows a house being built from scratch with every conceivable tool used along the way: a float and chisel for making a smooth cement foundation; saws and levellers to construct the frames; pipe wrenches and cutters for the plumbing system; roller trays and brushes for the final interior décor etc. As the house is built, different professions are introduced, such as carpenters/ roofers/ electricians, with an even representation of women in the roles. A brilliantly interactive book with a rhyming text, chatty questions, board flaps to open out, speech bubbles, highlighted words and a back cover listing all of the 24 tools used! Smashing fun. 'Great story of house being built, introducing appropriate vocabulary. Especially great to see women in active roles' (Maggie, Former EY Adviser, LL reviewer). Age 2-5, Boardbook 16pp Quantity:
Wind Ref: 2467 A group of toddlers enjoy the wind as it tickles and ruffles and swooshes and howls and then, finally, ever so gently, sighs. Nice little sound effects and a joyful tribute to outdoor imaginative play. A delightful, multicultural series which also has images of disability (in this case we see a child with Down syndrome and a child wearing a hearing aid). See also Rain, Snow and Sun in the same series. Age 1-3, Boardbook 10pp Quantity:

Board Books

123 A Walk in the Countryside

All of Us: A Book About Families

Baby's First Words

Blankies

Busy Airport

Busy Beach

Busy Bookshop

Busy Builders

Busy Friends

Clive and His Art

Clive and His Babies

Clive and His Bags

Clive and His Hats

Clive is a Librarian

Clive is a Nurse

Clive is a Teacher

Clive is a Waiter

Daddy, Papa, and Me

Fast and Slow

Feeding Time! Just Like Me!

Global Babies

Global Baby Bedtimes

Global Babies Girls

Grow It!

Hats of Faith

Humpty Dumpty

I Am So Brave

I Know A Lot!

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My Mummy Is Magic

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