Author:Ladybird
Babies and toddlers will love this interactive touch-and-feel tab book from Ladybird's best-selling Baby Touch series.
Use the vehicle-shaped tabs with your baby to turn the pages and find and name the different bright vehicles throughout, from cars and trains to helicopters and diggers.
There are also big, stimulating touch-and-feel areas to stroke and talk about on every page - which wheel feels bumpy? Which window feels shiny?
With each page featuring a different vehicle, this is a perfect first word book for all young baby and toddler fans of things that go.
Sensory development
Boosts motor skills
Recommended for children aged 0+
Illustrated by Lemon Ribbon Studio
A lyrical text recalls iconic Ahlberg works like Peepo, here with added drama and adventure. Chichester Clark's nostalgic pictures perfectly complement the text to create a classic feel
—— The BooksellerEmma Chichester Clark's sunny illustrations of the beach and children playing bring Ahlberg's magic to life
—— The Sunday Timesa hilarious tale of a honey-loving bear who disguises himself as a bee to get easier access to the sweet sticky stuff.
—— The GuardianNadia Shireen has penned a delightful, fast paced narrative with a wonderful character - The Bumblebear is a fabulous picture book!
—— My Book CornerNorman is a bear that loves honey. A lot. But with the pesky bees always hovering round the stash, he needs a cunning plan. Dressed in disguise, Norman sneaks into Bee School – but will his cover-up be rumbled? And will Norman finally learn to be happy in his own fur? Funny and poignant, Bumblebear has a sweet message about acceptance at its heart. You’ll be reading it on repeat this summer holiday.
—— smallishmagazine.comoffers bold, lively artwork, spirited characters and a playful story
—— Daily ExpressFull of the landscapes one both expects and looks forward to in Russian fairytales, Hortense and the Shadow is both elegant and ominous, poetic and dark, and enchanting.
—— Library MiceA beautiful story of identity and self-acceptance... an utterly lovely picture book with an empowering message.
—— TypewriteredHortense hates her shadow - crooked, tall and always there - and tries to ditch it in this hauntingly beautifully illustrated fairy tale. But one night, in the dark woods, bandits come a-calling and Hortense realises she needs her shadow after all. Entirely gorgeous.
—— The Sunday ExpressA delightful picture book... could be read time and time again, becoming a treasured book.
—— Splashes Into BooksHortense detests the dark shadow that follows her wherever she goes. Until, on a lone walk one night, she comes upon a group of bandits in the woods and her shadow proves an invaluable ally. Stunning illustrations and sparse text combine to create a fascinating, nuanced tone in this tale that touches on themes of fear, friendship, and self-acceptance.
—— BrightlyThe lilting text and gorgeous spreads of snowy landscapes in pastel shades, with touches of bolder colours, create a magical atmosphere that is perfect for this carefully crafted fairy tale. The story gently touches on themes of self-perception and facing your fears. This is a stunningly beautiful debut picture book from two sisters who first discovered a love of stories and fables through the tales told to them by their Polish grandmother.
—— CarouselIt's a classic in the making, real new talent, original, and set in a perfect fairy tale world. What more could you want from a bedtime story?
—— It's All About StoriesHad I owned this book as a little girl, I would have read it over and over, looking for hidden details.
—— From Britain With Love