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Books published by publisher Child's Play International

  • Harold Finds a Voice

    Courtney Dicmas

    Paperback (Child's Play (International) Ltd, June 1, 2015)
    Harold is an amazing mimic, and can imitate the sound of everything in his home. Tired of repeating the same old noises, he yearns to find out what other voices there are in the big, wide world. But what happens when he suddenly realizes that he doesn't yet have a voice of his own? This fantastic debut by author/illustrator Courtney Dicmas recounts Harold's hilarious tale. It's full of color, humor and invention, and children will love to join in with Harold as he mimics everyday noises.
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  • Cat's Colors

    Airlie Anderson

    Hardcover (Child's Play International, Aug. 1, 2016)
    What better thing to do on a grey day than collect some colours? Cat decides to do just that, but where will she find them? A charming, deceptively simple story about making the most of the world around us, and giving something back in return.
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  • Clive and His Babies

    Jessica Spanyol

    Board book (Child's Play International, July 1, 2016)
    Meet Clive - and his imagination! Clive loves his dolls. He enjoys playing with them, and sharing them with his friends. A gentle, affectionate book, celebrating diversity and challenging gender stereotypes.
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  • Doctor

    Jess Stockham

    Paperback (Child's Play International, Sept. 1, 2011)
    Why are we going? Will it hurt? Do I need medicine? Reading Doctor 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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  • There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly

    Pam Adams

    Paperback (Child's Play International, Aug. 1, 1973)
    Forty years after its first publication this much-loved Child's Play classic is as popular as ever. Ingenious die-cut holes bring this iconic nursery rhyme to life, and Pam Adams' fabulous illustrations lend humour and vibrancy to the proceedings. Bouncy images, innovative die cutting and favourite 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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  • The Ants Go Marching

    Dan Crisp

    Paperback (Child's Play International, June 1, 2013)
    The ants are marching through the rain, but there is always something to distract Little Ant! Can you find him on each page, even though the column of ants gets bigger? Can you count the ants on each page? Rows of ants help introduce the concept of repeated addition. 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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  • Rain

    Carol Thompson

    Board book (Child's Play International, Oct. 31, 2014)
    Let's play out in the rain! There's a wealth of sights, sounds, smells, tastes and textures to discover and enjoy! In this series of richly illustrated books, Carol Thompson celebrates the immediate and sensory response of children to the natural world - whatever the weather!
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  • See You Later, Alligator!

    Annie Kubler

    Hardcover (Child's Play International, Sept. 1, 2004)
    Alligator, presented in the form of an interactive finger puppet, refuses to help Crocodile with daily chores.
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  • Pocket Puppy

    Pam Adams

    Board book (Child's Play International, Oct. 1, 1995)
    No child will ever be lonely with a Pocket Pal. Pocket Pals are a great early reading resource, full of real information about animals from all over the world. Pocket Pals are appealingly shaped, easy to keep clean and eminently collectable. A sturdy die cut book just right for tiny hands and parents' pockets, each in the "pocket Pals" series shows favorite animals and its activities. The puppy has a great time playing catch with a red ball and fetching a stick. The simple text and pictures make this and similar observations about each animal's most common characteristics.
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  • I Am the Music Man

    Debra Potter

    Board book (Child's Play International, Aug. 1, 2005)
    Peer through the die-cut windows in each page of this interactive book to find out who is playing what. Anyone can be the Music Man in this joyful adaptation of the classic nursery song, and everyone can join in making music together! 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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  • This Is The House That Jack Built

    Pam Adams

    Paperback (Child's Play International, June 1, 2007)
    Presents a cumulative nursery rhyme about the chain of events that started when Jack built a house, with some die-cut pages through which a portion of the next illustration can be seen.
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  • Farm

    Child's Play, Cocoretto

    Board book (Child's Play International, Nov. 1, 2017)
    Collecting, lifting, transporting, and delivering! Lift the flap to see each vehicle busy at work. Perfect for guessing, prediction and memory skills - and simply joining in!
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