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Little People, Big Dreams: Freddie Mercury - Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

2024-07-08T16:41:53+01:00

Vendor: Frances Lincoln
Type: Books
Price: 9.99

This little biography tells the inspiring story of Freddie Mercury, the trailblazing musicia and Queen frontman.

Born on the tiny island of Zanzibar off the coast of modern-day Tanzania, young Farrokh dreamt of having a fabulous life. When his parents sent him to boarding school in India, he discovered his true talent for singing, as well as a love of playing rock'n'roll songs on the piano.

After school, Farrokh knew he wanted to be a musician. After moving to London, he became the singer of a rock band called Queen... and the rest is history! Freddie became the biggest glam-rock star ever, touring the world and charming the world with his exuberant zest for life.

Little People Big Dreams series portrays the inspiring lives of artists, designers, activists and scientists in a super-accessible way with sweet illustrations and by focusing on when they started out as children with a dream. Each book has a biographical timeline with historical photographs and extra facts, too.

Little People, Big Dreams: Steve Jobs - Isabel Sanchez Vegara

2024-07-08T16:41:26+01:00

Vendor: Frances Lincoln
Type: Books
Price: 9.99

This little biography tells the inspirational story of Steve Jobs, the American tech visionary and Apple co-founder whose ideas still shape the world. Steve grew up surrounded by inventors in Silicon Valley, California. Along with his friend Stephen Woszniak, he channelled his love of computers into building a successful company from his garage. He thought computers were the future and his big ideas would transform the world and the way people use technology, launching iconic products like the iMac, iPad and iPhone.

A Treasury of Tales for Five-Year-Olds - Gabby Dawnay

2024-07-08T16:37:09+01:00

Vendor: Frances Lincoln
Type: Books
Price: 14.99

Snuggle up together and enjoy this collection of charming and engaging stories written by Gabby Dawnay and recommended especially for five-year-olds by literacy experts. A wonderful 5th birthday gift!

This beautiful book contains 40 original and inclusive stories about animals, pirates, dragons, nature, vehicles, music and more, as well as reimagined fairytales from around the world. There will be something for every young reader! The stories are arranged in order of complexity so that the child listening or reading will increase their confidence as they make their way through the book.

The luxurious package with sparkling foil and ribbon marker will make this a must-have gift for a 5th birthday and Heidi Griffiths' charming and engaging illustrations will mean that the child will cherish this book even as they grow older.

A Treasury of Tales for Four-Year-Olds - Gabby Dawnay

2024-07-08T16:36:32+01:00

Vendor: Frances Lincoln
Type: Books
Price: 14.99

Snuggle up together and enjoy this collection of charming and engaging stories written by Gabby Dawnay and chosen especially for four-year-olds by literacy experts. This hardback book with foil detail, ribbon marker and beautiful illustrations is a lovely gift to cherish: perfect for 4th birthdays and Christmas!

Meet a host of colourful characters and join them on their adventures in this fantastic collection of stories. From the garden hijinks in the Slug Olympics, to the delicious story of The Yummiest Cake in the Whole Wide World, to the touching rhyming story The Boy and His Teddy Bear, these stories, some original, some adapted from fairytales around the world, will enchant and enthral in equal measure.

This beautiful book contains original, inclusive and fun stories about animals, dragons, pirates, nature, vehicles, music and much more, so there will be something for every young reader in this rich collection.

The tales are arranged in order of complexity so that the child listening or reading will increase their confidence as they make their way through the book. Most children may not be able to read independently by the age of four, but they can build a foundation of literacy skills. For example, many can recognise letters, understand that print carries a message and know that sentences are read from left to right. Some may even be attempting to read.

Little People, Big Dreams: Elton John - Isabel Sanchez Vegara

2024-07-08T16:35:12+01:00

Vendor: Frances Lincoln
Type: Books
Price: 9.99

This little biography tells the inspirational story of music icon, Elton John. As a child, Elton started playing his grandmother's piano in Harrow, London. He could pick tunes out by ear and was soon attending lessons at the Royal Academy. After answering an advertisement in a newspaper, Elton teamed up with a lyric-writing buddy: Bernie Taupin. The rest was history. Elton's songwriting talent, musical skill and dazzling outfits have made him one of the all-time greats.

Little People, Big Dreams: David Attenborough - Isabel Sanchez Vegara

2024-07-08T16:34:52+01:00

Vendor: Frances Lincoln
Type: Books
Price: 9.99

This little biography of David Attenborough tells the story of the much-loved broadcaster and conservationist. David grew up in Leicester on the university campus where his father was a professor. He spent hours in the science library, collating his own specimens and creating a mini animal museum. He studied science and zoology at university, then started working in TV, visiting animals in their natural habitats and telling the world their untold stories.

The Little People, Big Dreams books series portrays the inspiring lives of artists, designers, activists and scientists in a super-accessible way with sweet illustrations and by focusing on when they started out as children with a dream and by focusing on when they started out as children with a dream. Each book has a biographical timeline with historical photographs and extra facts, too.

The Story Orchestra: I Can Play

2024-07-08T16:34:17+01:00

Vendor: Frances Lincoln
Type: Books
Price: 16.99

This beautifully illustrated first piano sound book is part of the bestselling Story Orchestra series. Press the keys to learn eight famous classical tunes from the story books, including The Nutcracker, Swan Lake and The Carnival Of The Animals.

Even the youngest child can learn to play music with this simple method. Colour and shape codes correspond to the 14 keys, so kids can learn easy 8-bar, one-finger melodies. Each song includes an enchanting illustration and description of the part of the story that the music is telling along with playing tips. All the favourite characters from the series are there to encourage young musicians as they play their first notes with the sound of a piano.

I Can Play:

The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy – The Nutcracker (Tchaikovsky)
The Dance of the Reed Flutes – The Nutcracker (Tchaikovsky)
Flight of the Swans – Swan Lake (Tchaikovsky)
Dance of the Cygnets – Swan Lake (Tchaikovsky)
Royal March of the Lions – The Carnival of the Animals (Saint-Saëns)
The Elephant – The Carnival of the Animals (Saint-Saëns)
The Swan – The Carnival of the Animals (Saint-Saëns)
Spring Dawn Chorus – The Four Seasons (Vivaldi)

The Story Orchestra series brings classical music to life for children through gorgeously illustrated retellings of classic ballet, opera and program music stories paired with 10-second sound clips of orchestras playing from their musical scores.

Little People, Big Dreams: Charles Darwin - Isabel Sanchez Vegara

2024-07-08T16:32:54+01:00

Vendor: Frances Lincoln
Type: Books
Price: 9.99

This little biography tells the story of Charles Darwin, the scientist who changed the way we see the world. Although he didn’t do very well at school, Charles Darwin was fascinated by wildlife, humans and plants. After a journey to South America, he developed his landmark theory: all living things are related. Today, he is regarded as one of the most brilliant scientists who ever lived, and a hero to those who dare to think differently.

Little People, Big Dreams: Prince - Isabel Sanchez Vegara

2024-07-08T16:31:29+01:00

Vendor: Frances Lincoln
Type: Books
Price: 9.99

This little biography tells the story of iconic musician and performer, Prince. From an early age, Prince was obsessed with music. Even though he couldn't read music, his sheer talent on vocals, guitar, piano and drums turned him into an icon. Combining funk, disco, soul, and almost every other genre out there, his songs, including Purple Rain, Kiss and Raspberry Beret, are some of the best-loved all around the world. Prince knew that he didn’t have to be like anyone else to be a star – and there was no one quite like Prince.

Story Orchestra: In the Hall of the Mountain King - Jessica Courtney Tickle

2024-07-08T16:30:30+01:00

Vendor: Frances Lincoln
Type: Books
Price: 14.99

Discover the spellbinding magic of The Mountain King in this musical retelling of Peer Gynt – push the button on each beautiful scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Grieg’s score.

This tale of a boy’s adventure through the valleys and mountains of the Norwegian countryside begins at a wedding feast far, far away. Peer Gynt is bored and he’s longing for adventure. After sneaking off from the party he finds himself at a peaceful lake where he meets some dairy people. When he lies about his escapades riding reindeers through the sky, they dare him to go to the lair of the Mountain King, the king of the trolls. The king’s halls are dark and spooky, and it isn’t long before Peer is captured. How will he escape? And will he learn the importance of humility and the value of friends?

At the back of the book, you'll find a short biography of the composer with details about The Magic Flute. Next to this, you can replay the musical excerpts and read a discussion of the instruments, rhythms and musical techniques that make them so powerful. A glossary defines musical terms.

The Story Orchestra series brings classical music to life for children through gorgeously illustrated retellings of classic ballet and music stories paired with 10-second sound clips of orchestras playing from their musical scores. Check out the other books: Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, Carnival of Animals and The Nutcracker.

Moulin Roty - Les Schmouks Neon finger paints - set of 4

2024-06-20T09:54:59+01:00

Vendor: Moulin Roty
Type: Toys
Price: 9.99

Moulin Roty's set of four tubs of fluorescent finger paints is perfect for unleashing your little ones' creativity! Dip your finger in the paint, apply the colour to a sheet of paper and begin creating your picture.

Check out the pastel set, too.

Water-soluble gouache paints. Dermatologically tested.

Suitable for age 2+.

French brand Moulin Roty has been creating beautiful, traditional toys since 1975. Shop storybook torches, puzzles, garden activities, suitcase kits for baking, sewing and tools, plus sweet pocket money toys.

Moulin Roty - Les Rosalies pastel finger paints - set of 4

2024-06-20T09:47:04+01:00

Vendor: Moulin Roty
Type: Toys
Price: 9.99

Moulin Roty's set of four tubs of pastel finger paints is perfect for unleashing your little ones' creativity! Dip your finger in the paint, apply the colour to a sheet of paper and begin creating your picture.

Check out the neon set, too.

Water-soluble gouache paints. Dermatologically tested.

Suitable for age 2+.

Moulin Roty - Les Schmouks stamp markers - set of 8

2024-06-20T09:46:53+01:00

Vendor: Moulin Roty
Type: Toys
Price: 16.50

Moulin Roty's take on a classic spiral drawing set includes several large frames and small gearwheels. Use pencils, pens or ballpoint pens and create amazing patterns in different colours and designs!

Suitable for age 5+.

Moulin Roty - Magic spirals mini set

2024-06-20T09:46:52+01:00

Vendor: Moulin Roty
Type: Toys
Price: 6.50

Moulin Roty's take on a classic spiral drawing set: this miniature set includes five plasyic circles in different shapes, sizes and colours. Use pencils, pens or ballpoint pens and create amazing patterns in different colours and designs!

Size: 11cm.

Suitable for age 5+.

Wee Gallery: Roly Poly Panda baby cloth book

2024-04-17T12:39:00+01:00

Vendor: Frances Lincoln
Type: Books
Price: 12.99

Wee Gallery's soft cloth books make wonderful presents for babies. Open out the soft pages of this beautiful, sensory-rich cloth book to follow Roly Poly Panda through the trees as she explores her forest home and listens out for her friends. Presented in a sweet gift box, the pages are made with extra padding for an ultra-soft feel, making them ideal for the pram or play mat – and they're machine washable, too!

Check out the Sloth book, too.

Ooly - Un-Mistake-Ables erasable coloured pencils

2024-04-17T12:38:57+01:00

Vendor: Ooly
Type: Stationery
Price: 10.99

Made a mistake in your colouring? No worries! Ooly's Un-Mistake-Ables coloured pencils have special leads that are completely erasable. Magic! Each pencil has an eraser on top, but they work with any one you like. Try rubbing out colours to create cool design effects, too.

Check out the Make No Mistake erasable markers and Presto Chango erasable crayons as well.

American brand Ooly make all our stationery dreams come true with brilliant and innovative pens, pencils, paints and crayons in a rainbow of colours.

Howl's Moving Castle sketchbook

2024-03-14T12:35:47+00:00

Vendor: Abrams
Type: Stationery
Price: 17.99

Let your creativity run wild with this luxe sketchbook celebrating Studio Ghibli's Howl's Moving Castle, the enchanting fantasy film about a quiet girl and a mysterious wizard in a magical world. It has a tactile cloth cover with iconic imagery from the film foil-stamped on the front, lay-flat binding, and 128 extra-thick plain pages. this sketchbook is perfect for writers, artists and animation fans alike.

Check out the other Studio Ghibli journals and stationery, too.

Size: 7 x 9in.

Little People, Big Dreams: Pelé - Isabel Sanchez Vegara

2024-01-25T17:05:45+00:00

Vendor: Frances Lincoln
Type: Books
Price: 9.99

This little biography tells the inspirational story of Brazilian football icon, Pelé. With a sock full of rags for a ball, Pelé honed his skills in a poor neighbourhood in Brazil. He believed he would lead his country to World Cup victory… And he was right, with Pelé on the team, Brazil lifted the trophy three times. Today, he is widely regarded as the greatest footballer who ever lived – and a hero off the pitch as he uses his voice to help the people who need it most.

Djeco - Colouring pencils for little ones - set of 8

2024-01-19T15:03:14+00:00

Vendor: Djeco
Type: Stationery
Price: 8.65

This set of Djeco 8 colouring pencils is designed for the youngest artists. The ergonomic pencils are chunky, short and triangular, so they are easy for little hands to hold. The pleasingly bright colours and soft leads make them fun to colour with, plus they are super-washable.

Suitable from age 18+ months.

Djeco is a wonderful Parisian toys brand, formed in 1954. They create everything from classic wooden toys and jigsaws to stationery and craft kits to spark kids' imagination. There's something for all ages and budgets, from modern dolls houses to stickers and tattoos.

Djeco - Aiko 6 colours rainbow pen

2024-01-04T13:42:44+00:00

Vendor: Djeco
Type: Stationery
Price: 4.75

A super-fun addition to a kid's pencil case! Djeco's six-colour pen has pink, purple, blue, green, orange and red colours to write and draw with, plus a pretty design featuring flowers, plants, fruits and more, by Aiko Fukawa as part of the Lovely Paper collection.

Check out the Elodie and Tinou pens, too.

Djeco - Asa notebook

2024-01-04T13:40:46+00:00

Vendor: Djeco
Type: Stationery
Price: 3.25

Sweet Djeco notebook with 48 lined pages and leaping tigers on the front cover. There are illustrations on every page, too.

Size: 19 x 15cm.

Djeco - Mini pastel highlighters - set of 6

2023-10-23T22:08:21+01:00

Vendor: Djeco
Type: Toys
Price: 6.75

Djeco's sweet set of six mini pastel highlighters is a great little gift for stationery fans.

Colours: yellow, orange, pink, purple, blue and green. Pen length: 8cm

Slow Down: Bring Calm to a Busy World with 50 Nature Stories - Rachel Williams & Freya Hartas

2023-10-18T10:11:22+01:00

Vendor: Magic Cat
Type: Books
Price: 17.99

This lovely anthology encourages kids and families to slow down and read 50 real-life nature stories that command calm and foster mindfulness.

All around us, nature is turning, growing and working. Every day, hour by hour, magical transformations happen right in front of you. But it's not always easy to see them. You'll find 50 nature stories in this beautifully illustrated book, paused just long enough for you to watch them unfold. Moments include: a tadpole turning into a frog, a duck teaching her ducklings how to swim, the moon waxing and waning, and dew collecting on a leaf. Then go outside and explore and see what you find when you take the time to slow down.

Crayon Rocks - Just Rocks In A Box - 64 crayons

2023-10-15T18:30:45+01:00

Vendor: Crayon Rocks
Type: Toys
Price: 49.00

Get creative with Crayon Rocks' super-appealing, colourful soy wax crayons. This is a supersized set of 64 crayons (in 32 colours) in a handy storage box. Vibrantly coloured with mineral pigments, these 100% natural, tactile pebble-shaped crayons will help kids to develop their tripod pencil grip in preparation for learning to write. The crayons are durable and fun to use, too.

Size: 3.5cm.

Only suitable for age 3+, choking hazard.

Safe, non-toxic, eco-friendly, vegan, phthalate free.

Crayon Rocks were originally created by Barbara Lee, a special needs education teacher in America for her students. The crayons are made in rural Kentucky in the US.

Ooly - Colour Together colouring pencils - set of 24

2023-10-12T18:11:57+01:00

	Vendor: Ooly Type: Stationery Price: 12.99
Ooly's Color Together set of 24 colouring pencils features 18 classic shades, plus 6 skin tone coloured pencils so you’ll have plenty of colour for everyone! Suitable for age 3+. American brand Ooly make all our stationery dreams come true with brilliant and innovative pens, pencils, paints and crayons in a rainbow of colours.