Age
- 0- 3 years (13)
- 3-6 years (28)
- 6-10 years (29)
- from 5 years (1)
Type
- Activity and creativity books (6)
- Fiction (4)
- Pop-up books (9)
- Non-fiction (19)
- Picture books (26)
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The Illustrators: Dick Bruna
€21.95‘For millions of children, Dick Bruna’s books are the first they will encounter. They don’t know how lucky they are’ Michael Bond This latest instalment in The Illustrators on Dutch artist Dick Bruna (1927–2017) takes readers behind the scenes of the creation of some of the world’s most endearing children’s characters. Offering a deeper appreciation of the artistry and skills…
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The Illustrators: Judith Kerr
€21.95This volume in the Illustrators series showcases the work of the late Judith Kerr, one of the world’s most beloved authors and illustrators. Joanna Carey, who had unrestricted access to Judith Kerr and her archive, explores the backstory behind Kerr’s popular books and analyses how she works. She draws on a range of never-before-seen visual materials to take readers behind…
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The Illustrators: Ludwig Bemelmans
€21.95Ludwig Bemelmans grew up under the Austro-Hungarian empire and emigrated to the United States in his late teens, just escaping the outbreak of the First World War. His illustrations for the Madeline books offer a classic vision of Paris that has created a lasting impression on millions of readers. And every illustrator would love to know how he conveyed all…
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The Illustrators: Miroslav Šašek
€21.95‘The paintings and drawings of Mirolsav Šašek are entirely convincing and always charming’ Oliver Jeffers Miroslav Šašek’s signature This is travel books have delighted children around the world for decades. Featuring many surprises from the Šašek Foundation archive in his native Prague, this book shines a light on the mystery man behind the series and some of his less well-known creations.
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The Illustrators: Raymond Briggs
€21.95Raymond Briggs has changed the face of children’s picture books, with his innovations of both form and subject. Stylistically versatile, he has illustrated some sixty books, twenty of them with his own text, and first became a household name in the late 1970s and early 1980s with a handful of books – Father Christmas, Fungus the Bogeyman, The Snowman, When…
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The Nutcracker
€17.95When the clock strikes midnight, Clara’s nutcracker toy takes her on a magical journey. Mice become soldiers, candy canes transform into dancers and an enchanted castle emerges out of the mist. In this exquisitely crafted book inspired by Tchaikovsky’s ballet, familiar scenes are brought to life by Shobhna Patel’s intricate lasercut pop-up illustrations.
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The Sleeping Beauty Theatre
€24.95Su Blackwell’s sumptuous fairytale images, cut out from the pages of classic fables, are brought to life in this beautiful paper theatre. The covers open out to reveal an ingeniously designed pop-up theatre stage, complete with a set of slot-in scenery sheets, moveable characters and free-standing props. The theatre comes with a booklet of instructions on how to stage your…
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Walk This World
€16.95A composite of global cultures, Walk this World celebrates the everyday similarities as well as the exotic differences that exist between cultures around the world. Travel to a new country with every turn of the page, each with new surprises to discover: peep through windows, open doors and delve underground by opening the many lift-flaps designed into every spread.
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We Love Pizza
€14.90Autorius: Elenia Beretta First created in Naples, Italy, hundreds of years ago, pizza has grown to become a dish adored all over the world. Conquering the bellies of millions, We Love Pizza provides fun facts about this enduringly popular (and tasty) classic. Did you know that Americans eat about 350 slices of pizza per second? Or that the Hawaiian pizza…
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Yayoi Kusama: From Here to Infinity
€17.95By Sarah Suzuki. Illustrated by Ellen Weinstein Growing up in Japan, Yayoi Kusama dreamed of becoming an artist. In the fields of her family’s nurseries she drew flowers and plants and stones, imagining the world around her as streams and clusters and arrays of dots. After studying traditional painting in Japan, Kusama moved to New York City, where she quickly…
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How Do You Sleep?
€11.90Author: Olivia Cosneau, Bernard Duisit On a branch, under a wing, in a ball… How do you sleep? These pages are packed with interactive tabs that put children in the driving seat. A pop-up book with flaps to lift, tabs to pull and plenty of surprises! This product complies with the essential requirements of the relevant European health, safety and…
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Love
€14.95Author: Corrinne Averiss Funny, emotional, and uplifting picture book about separation and love, to help children understand their emotions. Everyone loves everyone in Tess’s house, but when Tess has to leave for school for the very first time, she is worried that her family’s love might not stretch that far. Mom explains that love is like a string, it connects…
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My Dad
€7.95Author: Susan Quinn My Dad is a beautifully illustrated, stereotype-busting celebration of all the everyday things one child’s dad does to make him so wonderfully, daddish-ly awesome! He may not be a superhero, or an astronaut, or a secret agent… but my dad is still the best dad in the world! From baking cookies and gardening to playing make-believe and…
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The Song of the Nightingale
€15.95Author: Tanya Landman Iliustrator: Laura Carlin Age: from 6 years A gorgeous and evocative story of how the animals got their colours, from Carnegie Medal-winner Tanya Landman and V&A Illustration Award winner Laura Carlin. The earth was young and full of colour. But the animals were dull and drab. The painter decided: something must be done! With dabs and sweeps…
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What Are You Wearing Today?
€11.90Author: Janik Coat, Bernard Duisit What are you wearing today? Spots or stripes? Snowsuit or swimsuit? Well, it depends! These pages are packed with interactive tabs that put children in the driving seat. A pop-up book with flaps to lift, tabs to pull and plenty of surprises! This product complies with the essential requirements of the relevant European health, safety…
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What’s Hidden In The Body?
€15.95Author: Aina Bestard At first glance, all you can see on the page are simple outlines of body parts or seemingly abstract shapes. But look closely through the three coloured glasses and the amazing intricacy of the human body becomes apparent – as if by magic, the secrets of life are revealed! Following the award-winning What’s Hidden in the Woods?,…
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Coloring Book
€6.95Big art for little hands, these enchanting activity books allow young artists to explore the world’s masterpieces on their own terms and with plenty of space to color outside the lines. About the Author Annette Roeder is the successful illustrator and author of numerous children’s books. In addition to many colouring books, she has published “13 Buildings Children Should Know”…
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Coloring Book – Joan Miro
€6.95Big art for little hands, these enchanting activity books allow young artists to explore the world’s masterpieces on their own terms and with plenty of space to color outside the lines. About the Author Annette Roeder is the successful illustrator and author of numerous children’s books. In addition to many colouring books, she has published “13 Buildings Children Should Know”…
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Planes – From the Wright Brothers to the Supersonic Jet
€16.95Budding aviation fans will pore over every page of this fascinating encyclopedic guide to the history and mechanics of flight, from the Wright Brothers to the Concorde. How does a plane move through the air? What is turbulence? What do those lines on the runways mean? All these questions and many more are answered in this gorgeously illustrated history of…
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Chineasy for Children
€15.95Age: from 7 years Chineasy® for Children is a fun and easy way to learn how to read 100 Chinese characters with pictures. Developed in collaboration with the Institute of Education, University College London, it features playful illustrations that relate each character’s shape to its meaning, alongside games and activities to make learning interactive. Stories about life in China, Chinese…
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Atlas of Amazing Architecture
€17.95“Atlas of Amazing Architecture: The most incredible buildings you’ve (probably) never heard of” An engaging and refreshingly inclusive look at world architecture. Explore the world of architecture as you’ve never seen it before. This book tells the stories of over 50 buildings around the world and throughout history that have never received the attention they deserve. From an Ethiopian church…
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Chess On Earth
€23.95A beautifully illustrated picture book that doubles up as a first chess set by Pentagram partner Daniel Weil. It provides an imaginative and very unique way of introducing pre-school children to the game of chess. Hardback book opens up to become a chessboard with push-out chess pieces. Influenced by classic rhyming books, Chess on Earth’s playful text is written for parents…
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Family City Guide: Barcelona
€11.95Beams of sun meet colourful mosaic tiles and quirky statues, parading Barcelona’s architectural significance and creative culture. An epitome of relaxing and exquisite living, the city offers abundance of sensory pleasure in the form of locally harvested food, performance art and museums that pampers every member of your family. Learn, eat, play, shop, and hug nature together — unbridle your…
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Family City Guide: Copenhagen
€11.95While striving to maintain its heritage, Copenhagen also embraces cutting-edge architecture, hip neighbourhoods and a striking art scene — an amalgam for a perfect urban experience. Happy faces in the many lakes, parks, playgrounds and sports facilities are self-evident as to why this colourful Scandinavian hotspot has been deemed the world’s happiest and most liveable city. Learn, eat, play, shop,…
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Family city guide: London
€11.95Adorned by the grandeur of Gothic architecture, the meandering Thames and a wealth of cultural and historic emblems, London is a dazzling creature amongst the world’s capitals. Each with their own vibe, lovely community villages that dotted the city nurtures an independent spirit that inspire future creative visionaries. Learn, eat, play, shop, and hug nature together — unbridle your passion…
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Family City Guide: Paris
€11.95From toddler-oriented theatre, colourful craft stores to kid’s art workshops, Paris is a children’s paradise. Home to nostalgic architecture connected by century-old cobbled streets, the city of lights is a living history book that will amaze you and your children every step of the way. Learn, eat, play, shop, and hug nature together — unbridle your passion for discoveries with…