Books with author Lisa Regan Belinda Gallagher

CLASSIC TREASURY FIRST POEMS is one of our most popular poem books for kids aged 4+. A bumper compilation of famous works, modern masterpieces and anonymous poems from around the world, this book is a must-have introduction to verse for kids and is sure to be a hit with young poetry fans. Each poem has been specifically selected for the age group. Amazing artworks illustrate every poem to draw in young readers. A wonderful gift for children to start reading at a young age. In Classic Treasury First Poems, kids can explore the delightful poems to suit all moods, sparking a love of both reading and writing. There are four chapters, some containing over 50 poems, that each focus on a particular content, style or purpose, For example, 'Fun and nonsense' contains 'riddles to solve and limericks to laugh at'. Chapters and poems inside Classic Treasury First Poems: Fun and Nonsense chapter includes Jabberwocky by Lewis Carroll, The Old Man in a Tree by Edward Lear, and Tweedledum and Tweedledee Enchanted Lands chapter includes A Fairy's Song by William Shakespeare, The Land of Counterpane by Robert Louis Stevenson and an extract from The Mermaid by Alfred Lord Tennyson All the Day Long chapter includes Good Morning by Robert Browning, From Night by William Blake and A Cradle Song by W B Yeats A Wonderful World chapter includes an extract from To a Butterfly by William Wordsworth, Seal Lullaby by Rudyard Kipling and I am His Highness' Dog by Alexander Pope A sample poem, The Old Man in a Tree: There was an Old Man in a tree Who was horribly bored by a bee; When they said, 'Does it buzz?' He replied, 'Yes, it does! It's a regular brute of a bee!'

Delve into the lives of six of history's most celebrated personalities with these outrageously funny biographies. Discover the secret inspiration for Shakespeare's plays, how Caesar made a fatal mistake and why barnacles were key to Darwin's theory of evolution. Illustrated with color cartoons and bursting with facts, these humorous accounts prove that the truth really is stranger than fiction.

STICKER PLAYBOOK - PIRATE SHIP is a double-sided play mat for toddlers, with a fantastic illustrated short story about a treasure hunt, learning activities and 50 reusable vinyl stickers. The story can be read like a normal book, allowing you to share the experience with your child. Folds out into a play mat with a story route for kids to follow. Sticker activity pages and stickers promote active learning. Perfect for folding out on the floor, young children will enjoy playing and learning with Sticker Playbook Pirate Ship, one of our most popular sticker activity books for kids. On one side, a simple story accompanies an illustrated route that children can interact with using the stickers, which include sharks, flags and treasure. The play mat can be turned over for kids to complete the sticker activities, covering words, colors, shapes and numbers. Both long concertina pages feature wonderfully detailed illustrations by Simon Abbott for young children to explore. An extract from Sticker Playbook Pirate Ship: The captain holds a map. 'X' marks the spot where the treasure is buried. With no time to lose, the pirates set sail. The ship sails close to a whirlpool. Fish and other sea animals swirl round and round in the water. "Steer away!" shouts the captain. Fun word, color, shape and number activities for kids: Find the stickers of the objects and place them on their matching shapes. For example, 'The flag is a rectangle'. Match up the pictures of things you might see on a pirate ship with the correct word stickers words include cannon, parrot and captain. What colors are the sparkly jewels? Place the color word for each one.

MINI ENCYCLOPEDIA - BRITISH WILDLIFE is the mini book crammed with masses of knowledge about the wild animals, birds and flowers around the UK. Interesting bulleted facts for easy understanding. Color-coded sections help children to navigate the book. Brilliantly detailed illustrations and photos support learning. This compact guide includes more than 300 different species, each with a comprehensive overview and a highly detailed illustration with labels. Vital stats, including size and distribution, are presented in a fact panel. Color-coded sections make navigation through the topics easy and quick. A perfect introduction to animal books for kids, Mini Encyclopedia British Wildlife is small enough to slot into school bags, making this a fantastic resource for school projects and homework at key stage 2. Chapters and topic examples of Mini Encyclopedia British Wildlife: Wild Britain: Animals from abroad, Watching wildlife and Wildlife in spring Create a Wildlife Garden Mammals: Hedgehog, Mole and Badger Birds: Cuckoo, Robin, Magpie Amphibians & Reptiles: Adder, Grass snake and Slow worm Freshwater Fish: Carp, Roach and Salmon Minibeasts: Woodlouse, Grasshopper and Ant Wildflowers: Daisy, Ivy and Poppy Trees & Shrubs: Apple, Mulberry and Holly Fascinating facts to enthrall kids: Fulmars defend their nests energetically, and may eject a foul-smelling 'fulmar oil' at persistent intruders. Frogs have long, sticky tongues that they shoot out to catch flies and other insects. Frogs are friends to gardeners as they also eat pests, such as snails and slugs. Dried daisy flowers are used in traditional remedies for treating coughs and colds, diseases of the joints and minor wounds.

CHILDREN'S ENCYCLOPEDIA EARTH is loaded with exciting facts about Earth's features and beyond! Subjects included are planet Earth, polar lands, oceans, rainforests and saving the Earth. Key topics presented in short, numbered facts. Packed with fantastic photos and artwork. Special panels throughout for incredible facts, quizzes and projects. This wonderfully illustrated children's encyclopedia is a great learning tool, which children aged 7+ will find fun, enjoyable and stimulating. Covering a wide range of topics, such as planet Earth, polar lands, oceans, rainforests and saving the Earth, each page in Children's Encyclopedia Earth is creatively designed and packed with amazing photographs, artworks and diagrams. This Earth encyclopedia for kids encourages young minds to learn and understand what they are reading through quizzes, cartoons and activity projects to do at home. Essential topics covered in Children's Encyclopedia Earth: Planet Earth: Inside the Earth, Massive mountains, and Wild weather Polar Lands: Animals of Arctic lands, Sliding and diving, and Race to the South Pole Oceans: Tides and shores, Pirates!, and Riding the waves Rainforests: Where in the world?, Magical Madagascar, and Kaleidoscope of color Saving the Earth: Global warming, Reducing waste, and In the garden Examples of 'I don't believe it' fascinating facts: Every day there are 45,000 thunderstorms on Earth. Lightning strikes somewhere in the world about 100 times a second. People who live in rainforests can build their entire homes from plant materials. Walls are made from palm stems or bamboo, and leaves can be woven to make roofs and floors. After a young albatross first takes off, it may stay in the air for more than five years, swooping to grab food at the sea's surface, before touching down again. Activities to make learning fun include: Make your own compass using a bowl of water. Learn how to attract birds to your garden using your own tasty bird feed. Create an upright penguin using card, felt-tip pens and tape. Make sure you don't forget the feet and tail!

Classic Treasury Fairy Tales is a beautifully illustrated fairy tales book for kids aged 7-10 years. Packed with classic fairy tales and short stories for kids to enjoy again and again, inspiring a love of fables. Beautiful illustrations draw in children, encouraging them to want to read the story and find out more. With 384 pages of stories, all kids will find tales to interest them. Ideal for shared bedtime reading with your child and independent readers to enjoy alone. Classic Treasury Fairy Tales contains famous fairy tales by renowned storytellers such as the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen, with imaginative artwork on every page. Kids will learn traditional morals by entering a timeless world of daring deeds, where gallant heroes fight evil villains and good conquers evil. Chapters and stories inside Classic Treasury Fairy Tales: Witches and Warlocks chapter includes The Wicked Witch of the West, adapted from The Wonderful Wizard Oz by L Frank Baum Daring Deeds chapter includes The History of Jack the Giant-Killer, from Andrew Lang's Blue Fairy Book Monsters and Mischief chapter includes The Ogre of Rashomon, from Japanese Fairy Tales by Yei Theodora Ozaki Tricks and Mishaps chapter includes The Devil and his Grandmother by the Brothers Grimm Bad Beasties chapter includes Beauty and the Beast, from Europa's Fairy Tales by Joseph Jacobs An extract from The Devil and his Grandmother: But the dragon was no other than the Devil. He gave them a small whip and said, "Whip with it and crack it, and then as much gold will spring up round about as you can wish for. Then you can live like great lords, keep horses, and drive your carriages, but when the seven years have come to an end, you are my property". Then he put in front of them a book that they were all three forced to sign.

CHILDREN'S ENCYCLOPEDIA ANIMALS is filled with 500 great facts about bugs, sharks, reptiles, amphibians, birds and mammals. Children will learn everything they need to know about the remarkable animal kingdom in an enjoyable and interactive way. Key topics presented in short, numbered facts. Packed with fantastic photos and artwork. Special panels throughout for incredible facts, quizzes and projects. Children's Encyclopedia Animals is full of fantastic facts about the animal kingdom, which will have children wanting to know more! Discover how a spider creates its web, where reptiles lay their eggs and why the fennec fox has such large ears. With easy-to-follow numbered facts, incredible photographs, artworks and diagrams, Children's Encyclopedia Animals will promote kids learning and reading skills. Fun and interactivity comes from the numerous projects to try at home, quizzes and cartoons. This book is the perfect children's animal encyclopedia for ages 7+. Essential topics covered in Children's Encyclopedia Animals: Bugs: Insects everywhere, Stings and things, and Inventive arachnids Sharks: Super swimmers, Getting up close, and Making friends Reptiles and Amphibians: Scales and slime, Adaptable animals, and Dangerous enemies Birds: The bird world, Hunters and scavengers, and Deep in the jungle Mammals: Mammal groups, Fast movers, and Fighting back Examples of 'I don't believe it' fascinating facts: A great white shark has about 300 razor-sharp teeth in its mouth. Its jaws open wide enough to swallow a whole seal in one gulp! Some male Agamid lizards appear to impress females with body-building. They can be seen perched on top of rocks, doing push-ups and bobbing their heads up and down. Among the best mammal swimmers are elephants! They 'walk' in water without touching the bottom for hours and even go almost completely under, using their trunks as snorkels. Activities to make learning fun include: Make your own flying stingray! Are you a faster runner than your friends? Could you beat a cheetah in a race? Animal disguises: create your own animal masks using card and the book to help you add details and color.