With more than 50 first words to learn!Join Poppy Cat as she plays in the garden, has tea with her friends and splashes around in the bath! Every spread has all kinds of everyday objects hidden away behind fun flaps and secret peep-holes. Children will love discovering and naming all the beautifully illustrated things in Poppy Cat's house. With over fifty first words to learn, this bright and colourful board book is perfect for sharing with inquisitive toddlers.
Poppy cat is a copy cat. She likes to do everything I do . . . As a little girl prepares for the day -- getting dressed, tying her shoelaces, pouring milk for her cereal -- she sometimes has a bit of trouble. Sometimes she can't get her head through the right hole. Sometimes she gets tangled up. Sometimes she spills. But she likes to try and do things by herself. So does her cat Poppy. Poppy is a good cat, but she can get stuck and tangled up and spill too. She is very good at hiding, creeping, and pouncing. And sometimes she is a little mischievous . . . With spare text and delicate watercolour illustrations, this deceptively simple story celebrates the warmth and friendship a pet can bring into a child's life. As the little girl and her cat go through the day, young readers will see themselves in the child just starting to gain her independence and delight in the antics of her playful kitty.
“There is a strong essence of Roald Dahl to this story…a crowd-pleaser.” —Library Media Connection “[A] sweet story about true friendship.” —School Library Journal Poppy has magical powers, but she would rather be a baker. Can she find a way to follow her own path? This charming novel includes more than a dozen delectable recipes! Ten-year-old Poppy, born to ordinary parents, has inherited coveted witch power. In Poppy’s world, witches work for good and are much valued, but Poppy does not want to be a witch—she wants to be a baker, and she is extremely good at baking. Her parents insist Poppy follow in the footsteps of her great aunt, a famous witch, but Poppy has plans of her own. Part magic, part adventure, and wholly delicious, this spirited story includes more than a dozen recipes you can try at home.
Playtime, Poppy Cat Poppy Cat loves sunshine, and dancing and swinging! Join her in the garden for touch-and-feel fun! Other Poppy Cat books to collect: Zoom, Zoom, Poppy Cat Goodnight, Poppy Cat Yum, Yum, Poppy Cat
A casebound board book, where Poppy Cat learns about the colours of the rainbow. Each spread features a new colour of sparkly foil, all adding up to make a sparkly rainbow finale. It is intended for pre-schoolers.
“Lowe echoes the whimsy of J.K. Rowling with…charismatic characters.” —Publishers Weekly “Fans of Matilda…will be happy to meet another spunky girl.” —School Library Journal Cat Campbell is a late-blooming witch whose magical abilities have yet to be mastered in this charming coming-of-age story set in the world of The Power of Poppy Pendle. Cat Campbell has had magical powers since the day she was born, but she didn’t always know that. Cat’s mother believes magic ruins lives, and even as Cat’s passion for magic grows over the years, no one suspects she has the gift. But she has indeed inherited the coveted magic gene of her famed great-great-grandmother Mabel, a discovery she makes in a most surprising way. And when she comes across a book called The Late Bloomer’s Guide to Magic, she finds the encouragement she needs and spells that actually work. Then the town of Potts Bottom is threatened by a notoriously feared witch, and Cat has the chance to help her family and town—and to prove herself in the process. Because, as The Late Bloomer’s Guide to Magic proclaims, “believing in your magic and yourself is half the battle.”
The newest story from the New York Times bestselling author/illustrator Brendan Wenzel is a funny and wise celebration of observation, curiosity, and indoor life. From the endlessly inventive Caldecott Honor author/illustrator of They All Saw a Cat comes a picture book that is playful, perceptive, and full of delights. Inside Cat is just that: an inside cat. But while the cat's life is bound by the walls of an unusual house, it's far from dull. As the cat wanders, wonders, stares, and snacks, roaming from room to room and place to place, both cat and reader discover worlds and sensations beyond what's right in front of them. And just when Inside Cat is sure it knows everything, another surprise awaits! Fresh, funny, and wise, Inside Cat is a feast for the eyes and the imagination. A BOOK THAT ENCOURAGES IMAGINATIVE THINKING: All of Brendan Wenzel's books play with observation, perception, and the imagination. Readers will see how the cat's imagination grows as it explores its building and will be inspired to make their own imaginative journeys. A BOOK THAT ENCOURAGES OBSERVATION: There are many details in this book, from the decorations in the different rooms to the animals that appear. Readers will enjoy seeing how these details affect the cat, and will flip pages back and forth to see how the cat has incorporated these details into its thinking. A BOOK THAT MAKES THE MOST OF THE INDOORS: The cat's world is inside a building, and it enjoys every aspect of being inside. The book sends a positive message about playing inside that parents will appreciate. GREAT TO READ ALOUD: The rhythmic narrative and refrains are catchy and fun to read out loud and invite audience participation. BELOVED AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR: Brendan is a bestselling Caldecott Honor–winning artist and a sought-after speaker at schools and libraries. His books They All Saw a Cat, Hello Hello, and A Stone Sat Still have received multiple starred reviews, state awards, and are family and classroom favorites. Perfect for: • Parents and grandparents • Cat lovers • Fans of Brendan Wenzel • Educators • Librarians
Learn to count with Poppy Cat!Join Poppy Cat as she plays in the garden, goes to the beach and has a yummy picnic with her friends! Every spread has lots of things to spot and count, from butterflies to seashells, but watch out -- some of them are hidden away behind fun flaps and secret peep-holes! Children will love discovering and counting all the beautifully illustrated things that Poppy Cat encounters on her adventures. This bright and colourful board book is perfect for teaching inquisitive toddlers to count.
Cruising down the 5, rocking our Levis, and sipping a Cactus Cooler, we’re Californians, fosho. But, like, how do we pass these big California vibes on to baby? Eureka! Introducing 100 First Words for Little Californians, a state primer for kids learning their first words! Forget apple and dog. Little Californians are ready to move from ABC to PCH and other California-specific words like the Industry, traffic, and animal style (if you know, you know). Packed with hilarious illustrations and 100 words every Cali-born baby should know (before any others, of course), 100 First Words for Little Californians is the perfect board book for families who call California home.
