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NEW!	Augustus & his Smile Augustus the tiger was sad. He had lost his smile. So he did a HUGE tigery stretch, and set off to find it. He passes shiny insects, birds, mountains, fish and gets caught up in a rainstorm. This is a book which celebrates the beauty of the world. Available in English with Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Chinese-Simplified, Czech, English, Farsi, French, Haitian-Creole, Hindi, Lithuanian, Panjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese. $12.95 \| Ages: 4-8
NEW!	I Took the Moon for a Walk Follow the magical adventure of a young boy who goes exploring with his friend, the Moon. I Took the Moon for a Walk combines lyrical verse with detailed illustrations, creating a dramatic backdrop for this imaginative journey. Readers can discover all kinds of facts about the passage of the moon across the sky and its influence on our lives. Available in English with Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Chinese-Simplified Czech, English, Farsi, French, Haitian-Creole, Hindi, Lithuanian, Panjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese. $12.95 \| Ages: 4-8
NEW! Save $10!	5 Spanish/English Book Set Mi papá el Gigante, Que Debemos Hacer con el Bebe Boo-Hoo?, Caminando por la Jungla, El Patao de la Granja, La Ganllinita Roja y el Grano de Trigo My Daddy is a Giant, What Shall We Do With Boo Hoo Baby, Little Red Hen and the Grains of Wheat, Walking Through the Jungle, Farmer Duck WAS $64.75 NOW $54.75
	My Little Case of Jungle Animals by Jo Lodge Get carried away with My Little Case of Jungle Animals! Children will love playing with this fun pop-out book-and-toy-in-one. “A cleverly packaged book that comes with a handy carrying handle. Brightly-coloured, the animal pop-ups are made from strong crumple-resistant paper that should withstand lively exploration from inquisitive fingers.” - Junior Magazine Available in English with Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Farsi, French, Gujarati, Hindi, Irish, Panjabi, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Tagalog, Turkish, Urdu Ages: 1-4 \| $9.95
	The Wheels on the Bus by Annie Kubler illustrated by Annie Kubler This book invites you to sing along with this ever popular children's song. Each page has pre-cut holes for little fingers to find and play with...illustrations are fun, child-friendly and stimulate lots of conversation about the different feelings shown by the driver and his passengers. Available in English with Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Chinese-Simplified, Farsi, French, Gujarati, Panjabi, Portuguese, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Tagalog, Turkish, Urdu Ages: 0-3 \| $9.95
	Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell A wonderful bilingual board book edition of this classic flap book. “A very well produced dual-language version of Rod Campbell’s lift-the-flap book that has remained a firm favourite in early years. The layout of the book with its superb bold illustrations and lots of space around both language texts, makes for an excellent reader-friendly dual language book.” - Books for Keeps Available in English with Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Farsi, French, Gujarati, Hindi, Panjabi, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Turkish, Urdu or Vietnamese Ages: 2-5 \| Board Book $9.95
	Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes by Annie Kubler WINNER of the SAINSBURY'S BOOK AWARD 2002! "A brilliant board book for babies, toddlers and their parents to enjoy together. A great introduction to books through a well known nursery song and interactive text. "This book demands participation. No baby will be able to sit still during the singing or reading of this book - it is perfect to introduce children to the sheer pleasure of books." - Wendy Cooling, Chair of the Judging Panel Available in English with Arabic, Albanian, Bengali, Chinese, Farsi, French, Gujarati, Irish, Korean, Panjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese Ages: 0-3 \| $9.95
	Sleepyhead by Nicola Smee illustrated by Nicola Smee Ten tired fingers. Ten tired toes. Two tired eyelids. One tired nose. An adorable board book to share with your baby, with a surprise touch-and-feel page as baby is tucked up to sleep. "Nicola Smee uses soft colours for a story that is gentleness personified." - Rough Guide to Children's Books Available in English with Arabic, Bengali, Chinese-Simplified, French, Panjabi, Somali, Spanish, Urdu Ages: 0-3 \| $9.95
	The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle illustrated by Eric Carle This best-selling children's classic adored by children, parents and teachers is available in six dual language editions. This book enables the teacher to raise the language awareness of the whole class as they follow the evolution of the caterpillar in days, foods and numbers. Available in English with Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Gujarati, Panjabi, Somali, Urdu, Vietnamese Ages: 1-5 \| $9.95
	My Daddy is a Giant by Carl Norac illustrated by Ingrid Godon My daddy is a giant. When I want to cuddle him, I have to climb a ladder. He might sneeze like a hurricane and make the ground shake when he runs, but this daddy is a gentle giant. He loves his little boy with all his heart. A book for every little boy who knows he has the best daddy in the world. Available in English with Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese, Chinese-Simplified, Croatian, Farsi, French, Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Kurdish, Panjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Shona, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil, Turkish, Twi, Urdu, Vietnamese, Yoruba Ages: 2-5 \| $16.95
	What Shall We Do With the Boo Hoo Baby? by Cressida Cowell illustrated by Ingrid Godon The baby said, "Boo-hoo-hoo!" What are Cat, Dog, Cow and Duck to do? Feed him? Bathe him? Play with him? Will the Boo-Hoo Baby EVER stop crying? This award winning book, with gorgeous illustrations, will be instantly recognised by all tired parents and siblings who have been blessed with a new addition to their home. "...full of repetition and animal sounds that delight toddlers. Destined to be a staple in pre-school programs... a joy to read aloud." - School Library Journal Available in English with Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Farsi, French, German, Italian, Panjabi, Portuguese, Russian, Serbo-Croatian, Somali, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Vietnamese Ages: 2-5 \| $12.95
	Floppy by Guido Van Genechten illustrated by Guido Van Genechten Rabbits ears come in all shapes and sizes. But they are all straight and long. All except Floppy's. Floppy hid his ear under a tea-cosy but the other rabbits laughed. He tied a balloon to it, but the others laughed even more. In this humorous story, Floppy discovers that friends love you for who you are and not for your ears. "A pleasing book to add to early years shelves." - Books for Keeps Available in English with Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Chinese-Simplified, Gujarati, Panjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Serbo-Croatian, Somali, Tamil, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese, Yoruba Ages: 2-8 \| $12.95
	Floppy's Friends by Guido Van Genechten Floppy's friends only play their special games with their special friends. They never want to play with the other rabbits. When a new rabbit, Samy, arrives he doesn't know their game and they make fun of him. Samy knows a really cool game, but is it enough to get the other to accept him? Children will relate to the difficulty of being the new child and trying to make friends. This book is very useful for discussions on friendship and getting along with others who may be different. Available in English with Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese-Traditional, Chinese-Simplified, Croatian, Farsi, French, Gujarati, Hindi, Panjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Shona, Somali, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Twi, Urdu, Vietnamese, Yoruba Ages: 2-8 \| $16.95
	Floppy in the Dark by Guido Van Genechten illustrated by Guido Van Genechten The summer's so hot that the sweet carrot ices melt before your first lick. There's no better time to sleep in a tent. Floppy has his secret supply of carrots and even his hero's cape. But what's that noise? This enchanting story deals with the fear of the dark that every child knows, with warmth and humor. Award winning artist Guido Van Genechten vividly captures the excitement of summer nights under canvas. Available in English with Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Czech, Farsi, French, Gujarati, Panjabi, Portuguese, Serbo-Croatian, Somali, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese Ages: 4-9 \| $12.95
	Tom & Sofia Start School by Henriette Barkow illustrated by Priscilla Lamont The first day at school is an enormous step for every child. Sofia is excited and can't wait to go to the big school like her sister. But Tom is worried: Will he get lost in the big school? Will he make any friends? Join Tom & Sofia in finding out about the fun and fears of the first few days in school. Available in English with Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese-Traditional, Chinese-Simplified, Farsi, French, Greek, Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Kurdish, Malayalam, Panjabi, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese Ages: 4-8 \| $12.95
	Sahir Goes To The Dentist by Chris Petty illustrated by Chris Petty When Sahir loses a tooth, Dad arranges a visit to the dentist where he has a model made of his teeth. Yasmin has a small hole in a tooth, so goes to see the denstist as well. Both children learn valuable lessons about how to care for their teeth. Chris Petty's wonderful plasticine models bring a visit to the Dentist to life. Available in English with Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Chinese-Simplified, Farsi, French, German, Greek, Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Kurdish, Panjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese Ages: 4-8 \| $12.95
	Nita Goes To Hospital by Henriette Barkow illustrated by Chris Petty Nita breaks her leg and needs to be brave when she is taken to hospital. Chis Petty's beautifully made models in plasticine will help to ease children's fears and prepare them for their first hospital visit. Available in English with Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese, Chinese-Simplified, Farsi, French, German, Greek, Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Panjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swahili, Tagalog, Tamil, Turkish, Twi, Urdu, Vietnamese, Yoruba Ages: 4-8 \| $12.95
	Alfie's Angels by Henriette Barkow illustrated by Sarah Garson Alfie is a little boy with a big imagination. He longs to be an angel in the school show. But aren't all angels girls? Discover how Alfie's enthusiasm wins over his classmates and teacher and makes his dreams come true. Hopefully this story will encourage all the Alfie's out there to come forward. Another classic by the contemporary author Henriette Barkow. Available in English with Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Czech, Farsi, French, German, Gujarati, Italian, Panjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Serbo-Croatian, Somali, Somali, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese Ages: 3-7 \| $12.95
	Lima's Red Hot Chilli by David Mills Illustrated by Derek Brazell Take one little hungry girl, six different tempting foods and one shiny delicious red hot chilli. One big bite into the chilli results in a spectacular display of fireworks. Mom, dad, aunt and grandad all come to help but Lima's mouth is still too hot. Who can rescue her? "This story is particularly successful in the way it introduces children to a variety of different foods." - Nursery World Derek Brazell's artwork for this book was selected for the Best of British Illustration by the Association of Illustrators. Available in English with Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Farsi, French, Greek, Gujarati, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Panjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Somali, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese, Yoruba Ages: 3-8 \| $12.95
	The Wibbly Wobbly Tooth by David Mills illustrated by Julia Crouth On Monday morning at two minutes past seven, Li got his first wobbly tooth. And his tooth went...Wibble Wobble. Li wibbles his tooth and he wobbles his tooth until... PLOP!! But what should Li do with the tooth? This funny story celebrates the diverse traditions associated with losing a tooth. From the author of the ever-popular Lima's Red Hot Chilli and Mei Ling's Hiccups, this 32-page book will be great for all class participation about shared experiences. Available in English with Chinese, Czech, Farsi, French, German, Gujarati, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Panjabi, Portuguese, Serbo-Croatian, Somali, Spanish, Tamil, Twi, Vietnamese Ages: 3-7 \| $12.95
	Mei Ling's Hiccups by David Mills illustrated by Derek Brazell The class party is just finishing when HIC! Mei Ling has hiccups and they will not go away. The children in her class try to help her with different suggestions learned from home. But Mei Ling's hiccups just keep coming back... What can Mei Ling do? A book that suggests how different communities have different solutions to this common problem. "This popular story is one of the most asked for books in my class." - Nursery teacher, Westminster Available in English with Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese-Traditional, Chinese-Simplified+Pinyin, Czech, Farsi, French, Gujarati, Hmong, Japanese, Korean, Panjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Serbo-Croatian, Somali, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese *Ages: 3-7 \| $12.95*
	Grandma's Saturday Soup by Sally Fraser illustrated by Derek Brazell Mimi misses her grandma. Every day something reminds her of gradma's special Saturday Soup and the tales her grandma tells. Sally Fraser's delightful description of Jamaica and the wonderful soup, accompanied by Derek Brazell's vivid illustrations, make us all wish that we had a grandma like this! Available in English with Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Chinese-Simplified, Farsi, French, German, Gujarati, Italian, Japanese, Panjabi, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Tagalog, Turkish, Twi, Urdu, Yoruba *Ages: 4-7 \| $12.95*
	Welcome to the World Baby by Na'ima bint Robert illustrated by Derek Brazell All cultures celebrate the birth of a baby in different ways. When Tariq's mom has a baby boy, the whole class celebrates. As the children talk at circle time, each one tells how his or her family welcomes a new child into the world. A beautiful and sensitive exploration of the diversity of cultural and religious celebrations of a baby being welcomed into our world. Available in English with Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Chinese-Simplified, Croatian, Farsi, French, German, Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Kurdish(Paperback Only), Panjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Shona, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese, Yoruba. Ages: 4-7 \| $16.95
	That's My Mum by Henriette Barkow illustrated by Derek Brazell Written in the first person, Mia tells us of her experience of being a child of mixed heritage. Find out how she and Kai overcome the prejudice of being judged by the colour of their skin. "A warm and simple story of how two children frustrated by others' assuming their Mums are their babysitters or their childminders, find a solution! Simple text and beautiful illustrations... provoke thought and discussion."-The Guide to Literacy Resources 2002 "An excellent book"-Books for keeps. Won Best New Picture Book by Child Education (Scholastic Ltd.) in 2002! Available in English with Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Czech, Farsi, French, German, Gujarati, Italian, Panjabi, Portuguese, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese, Yoruba. Ages: 3-8 \| $12.95
	Handa's Hen by Eileen Browne Handa and her friend Akeyo find two butterflies fluttering around the hen house, three stripy mice under the grain store, four little lizards behind the pots......but where is grandma's black hen? Handa's Hen is a dazzling feast for the eyes, making counting fun and introducing new animals and environment. "There is so much to enjoy here: the engaging hide and seek story with natural built in repetition, the fun of anticipating and counting, and above all the stunning watercolour paintings of both human characters and the south-west Kenyan village and it flora and fauna. A veritable treasure trove." - Books For Keeps Available in English with Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Croatian, Farsi, French, Gujarati, Hindi, Panjabi, Portuguese, Russian, Shona, Somali, Urdu, Vietnamese, Italian, Portuguese, Shona, Swahili, Tamil, Turkish and Yoruba Ages: 2-7 \| $16.95
	Handa's Surprise by Eileen Browne illustrated by Eileen Browne Handa puts seven delicious fruits in a basket to take to her friend, Akeyo. But on Handa's walk she passes a variety of animals who find the fruit very intriguing. Available in English with Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Farsi, French, Gujarati, Panjabi, Portuguese, Serbo-Croatian, Somali, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Twi, Urdu, Yoruba Ages: 2-7 \| $12.95
	We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen illustrated by Helen Oxenbury It's never easy going on a bear hunt, as five prospective hunters soon find out. On a beautiful day, four children and their dad cross a field of long grass, wade through a deep cold river, and head into a narrow cave. They say they're not scared... but what's that fearful creature looming up ahead? "A dramatic and comic masterpiece ... Beautifully produced, written and illustrated, this is a classic." - The Independent on Sunday Winner of the Smarties Book Prize. Available in English with Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Czech, Farsi, French, Gujarati, Panjabi, Portuguese, Somali, Tamil, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese *Ages: 3-8 \| $12.95*
	Walking Through The Jungle by Debbie Harter illustrated by Debbie Harter Join this fearless young explorer as she discovers the different animals and terrains in the world-and makes it home for supper, safe and sound! Available in English with Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Czech, Farsi, French, German, Gujarati, Italian, Panjabi, Portuguese, Serbo-Croatian, Somali, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese Ages: 2-5 \| $12.95
	Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Eric Carle illustrated by Bill Martin, Jr Exuberantly colored artwork and favorite animals make this rhythmic story the perfect introduction to looking at and learning about colors. Another classic by Eric Carle. "The gentle rhyming and gorgeous, tissue paper collage illustrations in this classic picture book make it a dog eared favorite on many children's bookshelves. One thing readers cannot predict is just what kinds of funny characters will make an appearance at the denouement." - Amazon Book Review Available in English with Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese-Traditional, Farsi, Gujarati, Hindi, Kurdish, Panjabi, Portuguese, Shona, Somali, Tamil, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese, Yoruba Ages: 1-6 \| $12.95
	Splash! by Flora McDonnell illustrated by Flora McDonnell Tiger is hot, rhinoceros is hot. Only baby elephant knows what to do - first you find some water and then you SPLASH! SPLASH! SPLASH! Children love this exuberant story by the winner of the 1995 Mother Goose Award. "A wonderful picture book with bold illustrations accompanying a well-thought out dual text. Each double page spread is visually pleasing with illustrations very well matched to the text. All in all, a welcome title." - Books for Keeps Available in English with Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese-Traditional, Chinese-Simplified+Pinyin, Farsi, French, Gujarati, Korean, Panjabi, Portuguese, Serbo-Croatian, Somali, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Twi, Urdu, Vietnamese, Yoruba Ages: 2-5 \| $12.95
	Line and Circle by Trotsky Maruda Here is a line, there is a circle. Line meets circle and together they have lots of fun making things.... a bird, a wheel, a kite. "This is a delightful book about shapes...The shapes are stark, brightly coloured and nicely composed on the page. The development is more truthful than most picture books about shape...A must for monolingual and multilingual children alike." - 5 star rating, Books For Keeps, November 2003 Available in English with Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Czech, Farsi, French, German, Gujarati, Italian, Panjabi, Portuguese, Serbo-Croatian, Somali, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese Ages: 4-7 \| $7.95
	Sam's First Day by David Mills illustrated by Lizzie Finlay Sam loved to talk. On his first day at school he talked and talked all the way there. But when Sam got to school, he stopped talking. Sam enjoyed writing. He enjoyed playing games. He enjoyed reading. But he just would not talk! Until... A gently told tale for all children new to school or the newcomer to the classroom. "A delightful picture book... an excellent dual text." - Books for Keeps Available in English with Albanian, Bengali, Czech, Farsi, Gujarati, Panjabi, Serbo-Croatian, Shona, Somali, Tamil, Turkish, Vietnamese Ages: 3-7 \| $12.95
	Journey Through Islamic Arts By Na'ima bint Robert Illustrated by Diana Mayo A young girl's imagination takes flight and carries her on a magical journey. From the great mosques to wondrous palaces and ornamental gardens, she journeys through the rich artistic heritage of the Islamic civilisation. Na'ima's lyrical text and Diana's stunning illustrations bring the richness and beauty of Islamic art to life. Available in English with Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Croatian, Farsi, French, German, Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Kurdish, Panjabi, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Urdu Ages: 6+ \| $16.95
	The Swirling Hijaab By Na'ima bint Robert Illustrated by Nilesh Mistry A lyrical book about the feelings a little Muslim girl has for her head scarf, her Hijaab. Beautifully illustrated, this softback book is available in English with 19 languages. "A very special book and extremely timely. Beautiful illustrations combined with simple but engaging text." - The Guide to Literacy Resources 2002 Available in English with Albanian, Chinese, Czech, Farsi, German, Gujarati, Italian, Portuguese, Serbo-Croat, Somali, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish Ages: 3-8 \| $12.95
	All Kinds of Beliefs By Emma Damon What do you and your family believe in? Are you a Christian or a Jew, a Muslim or a Buddhist, a Sikh or a Hindu? Do all your friends believe the same things as you? Probably Not. This delightful lift-the-flap book celebrates all kinds of children with all kinds of beliefs in a warm, open way.. Available in English with Bengali, Somali Ages: 4-11 \| $17.95
	All Kinds of Feelings by Emma Brownjohn Everyone has different feelings all of the time. One minute you may feel happy, and the next you may feel minute sad or confused. This exciting "lift the flap" book says that it's OK to accept and trust your feelings as well as to express them. Now in dual language, this book is ideal for discussing feelings with young children. Available in English with Bengali, Farsi, Panjabi, Somali, Urdu Ages: 3-7 \| $17.95
	Samira’s Eid By Nasreen Aktar Illustrated by Enebor Attard The first sighting of the new moon starts a day of celebration for Samira and her family. The Ramadan fast is over and now it is time for prayers and presents. A surprise visitor brings a mysterious present and has an unusual story to tell. “This story develops simply through the dialogue between two children, Samira and Hassan, and their parents. It is based on the actual day-to-day religious duties that occur during the holy month and this highlights the spirits of the festival and simultaneously provides the reasoning behind fasting, Eid prayers and Zakat (charity)... a worthwhile addition to any school’s multicultural library” - Books for Keeps Available in English with Albanian, Bengali, Farsi, French, Gujarati, Kurdish, Panjabi, Turkish, Urdu Ages: 5-9 \| $12.95
	What is Peace? By Emma Damon Peace is giving... not taking. Peace is listening... not arguing. Peace is friendship... not hate. And peace is many more things... A time dual language flap book that introduces the concept of peace to the very young. Includes a Peace Poster full of useful facts to put on the classroom wall. Available in English with Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Farsi, French, Gujarati, Hindi, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Panjabi, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Urdu Ages: 3-6 \| $16.95