Books in Collins Baby series

In this extraordinary and harrowing memoir, follow one GI’s tour of duty as Ryan Smithson brings readers inside a world that few understand. This is no ordinary teenager’s story. Instead of opting for college life, Ryan Smithson joined the Army Reserve when he was seventeen. Two years later, he was deployed to Iraq as an Army engineer.His story—and the stories of thousands of other soldiers—is nothing like what you see on CNN or read about in the New York Times. This unforgettable story about combat, friendship, fear, and a soldier’s commitment to his country peels back the curtain on the realities of war in a story all Americans should read.

One of four charming board books by the best-selling creator of Percy the Park Keeper, featuring toddler Sam and his six toy animal friends. Perfect books for babies and toddlers. When it is time for bed there is lots to do - and not just for Sam - it's a busy time of day for his toys as well! Hippo has to use the potty and Millie the elephant needs a good bath. Whitey the bear is fun to hug when it is time to get dry and Wilson the giraffe likes a drink and a story. Croc is very good about cleaning his teeth - and he has so many! Then it is time for everyone to snuggle into bed - if they will all fit that is...

One of four charming board books by the best-selling creator of Percy the Park Keeper, featuring toddler Sam and his six toy animal friends. Perfect books for babies and toddlers. Sam's toys love to help around the house, making everyday tasks lots of fun. Croc helps watering the plants and George the gorilla scrubs the dishes. But the best fun of all is helping to make the beds!into a den!

A picnic just wouldn't be the same without my friends. So lift up the flaps and help bring us all together again! Nick Butterworth's flap book is ideal for children under five. His loveable characters can also be found in a series of board books. / 'When we play together' / 'When we go shopping ' / 'Where there's work to do' / 'When it's time for bed'

"Nature Safari" is designed to encourage youngsters to learn all about nature in an active rather than a passive way, and to have fun at the same time. Covering the most easily accessible habitats - the seashore, woodland, gardens, towns, parks, rivers and ponds - the book contains 100 nature topics and activities. These range from rockpooling, searching for animal tracks and signs to discovering more about the sun, moon and stars. For each subject there is an informative introduction, with simple notes on key identification features and when and where to go looking for wildlife, as well as interesting and amusing facts and anecdotes. Each subject features a "project" which the reader can get involved in to increase their knowledge, whether it is making a sundial, growing plants from seed in the garden or going pond dipping.