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Books published by publisher Child's Play International, 2009

  • Mockingbird Song

    Carol Thompson

    Board book (Child's Play International, June 1, 2013)
    'Hush, little baby, don't say a word, I'm gonna show you a mockingbird!' In this beautifully illustrated retelling of the traditional gifting song, Carol Thompson celebrates the unconditional love and warmth that surrounds a cherished infant. With a high emotional content, this is ideal for sharing during a special, quiet time.
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  • Little Home Bird

    Jo Empson

    Hardcover (Child's Play International, July 1, 2016)
    Little Bird loves everything about his home. He's surrounded by his favourite branch, his favourite food, his favourite view and his favourite music. Why on earth would he ever want to change, even when his brother tells him that they must? Discover how Little Bird ends up finding happiness in his new home from home in this beautifully illustrated picture book. Perfect for all children who love home, however many they may have.
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  • Off to the Park!

    Stephen Cheetham

    Board book (Child's Play (International) Ltd, Feb. 27, 2014)
    Come with us to the park! Which way shall we go? What shall we do? What will we find? A stunning interactive book for ALL children of all ages, with a delightful surprise at the end. Conceived and designed in association with Booktrust, and developed in consultation with children, families and organisations working with blind and partially-sighted children, OFF TO THE PARK is a unique project that seeks to include all children in the reading experience. Containing tactile features, Braille-style numbering, play elements, high-contrast images and a rhythmic rhyming text, this book is designed to create as sensory and invloved experience as possible out of a familiar and well-loved journey.
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  • Winter

    Child's Play, Ailie Busby

    Board book (Child's Play International, Oct. 1, 2015)
    There's something special about each season of the year, wherever we live in the world. Follow the children in this book as they discover and explore the unique character of winter, through indoor and outdoor play. Sensory, detailed and child-centred, this is the perfect introduction for young children to the cycles of the year.
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  • Jack and the Beanstalk

    Barbara Vagnozzi

    Paperback (Child's Play International, Oct. 1, 2005)
    Step into the magical world of Child's Play fairy tales... Traditional tales are a well-established part of all cultures. Retold from the originals, these lively stories will captivate readers with their delightful illustrations and fun lift-up flaps which really add to the action. The 'flip-up' flaps encourage prediction and discussion, and well-known stories will give young readers confidence.
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  • The Farmer in the Dell

    Pam Adams

    Paperback (Child's Play International, June 1, 2013)
    Bouncy illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child. Available in three formats, suitable for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and the nursery or classroom.
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  • Hospital

    Jess Stockham

    Paperback (Child's Play International, Sept. 1, 2011)
    How long will I be there? Will I stay the night? Who will look after me? Reading Hospital with your child is the perfect opportunity to talk about these questions, and many more! Young children's lives are full of new experiences and these books help make them less scary. The simple conversational text and lively illustrations are carefully designed to encourage further dialogue between reader and child. Use these books as a starting point to talk to your child and help them to understand and prepare for these events, and to share any worries they may have.
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  • Five Little Ducks

    Penny Ives

    Paperback (Child's Play International, Sept. 1, 2002)
    All children love this traditional rhyme and singing along will help to develop number skills. Bouncy illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child. Available in three formats, suitable for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and the nursery or classroom.
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  • Ten Little Apples

    Natalia Vasquez

    Hardcover (Child's Play International, May 15, 2012)
    Sing the much-loved, traditional rhyme and turn the dial to make each apple fall from the tree. Perfect for introducing and reinforcing early subtraction and addition skills.
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  • Over in the Meadow

    Michael Evans

    Paperback (Child's Play International, June 1, 2007)
    A little toad, two little fish, three little squirrels, four little otters, five little honeybees, six little crows, seven little rabbits, eight little lizards, nine little frogs, and ten little spiders all do what their mothers ask.
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  • Ten Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed

    Tina Freeman

    Paperback (Child's Play International, June 1, 2003)
    Bouncy illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child. Available in three formats, suitable for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and the nursery or classroom.
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  • A Bear Hug at Bedtime

    Jana Novotny-Hunter, Kay Widdowson

    Paperback (Child's Play International, Nov. 1, 2017)
    On my way to bed, I play with a tiger, a lobster and a bear - and lots of other creatures too. But why are they so familiar? In this celebration of imaginative play, a young child is surrounded and enriched by an extended and diverse family. Inclusive and playful, this is the ideal bedtime read.
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