Felicity Brooks ist Editorial Director und Autorin bei Usborne Publishing, bekannt für ihre umfangreiche Arbeit in der Kinderliteratur. Sie befasst sich mit einer Vielzahl von Themen, von Geschichte und Wissenschaft bis hin zu Kunst und Natur, und macht diese jungen Lesern zugänglich und ansprechend. Ihr Ansatz zeichnet sich durch die Schaffung fesselnder Erzählungen und interaktiver Elemente aus, die Neugier und Lernbereitschaft fördern. Brooks verfügt über ein bedeutendes Werk im Bereich der Kinder-Sachbücher und trägt zur Entwicklung ansprechender Informationsinhalte bei.
Jeder hat mal Sorgen oder Angst. Nur, wie können wir damit umgehen? Was passiert bei Angst im Körper und wie vertraut man sich jemandem an? Dieses Buch beantwortet diese und viele weitere Fragen und erklärt verständlich und kindgerecht, wie Kinder ihre Gefühle verstehen und mit ihnen umgehen können. Mit Hinweisen für Erwachsene.
Was ist eine Familie? Was macht sie aus und wozu ist sie eigentlich gut? Dieses Buch zeigt die vielfältigen Formen, die eine Familie haben, kann und erklärt, dass jede Art von Familie ganz normal ist!
Nicht alle Menschen sehen gleich aus und nicht alle sprechen dieselbe Sprache. Manche mögen Sachen, die du nicht magst, oder essen etwas, das du noch nie gesehen hast. Ist das richtig so? Ja, unbedingt! Dieses Buch zeigt dir, warum wir alle gut so sind, wie wir sind. Mit hilfreichen Anregungen, wie Erwachsene mit Kindern über den Themenkomplex Diversität, Inklusion, Integration und Diskriminierung sprechen können.
Dieses Bildwörterbuch bietet über 400 Wörter zu 15 Themen, wie Formen, Zahlen und Schulalltag. Witzige Illustrationen helfen Kindern, ihren Wortschatz spielerisch zu erweitern und bereiten ideal auf den Schulstart vor. Enthält auch Anregungen für Eltern.
"Mit den Tentakeln wackeln" ist ein interaktives Fingerspielbuch, das Kinder einlädt, mit einem freundlichen Kraken durch das Meer zu schwimmen. Es fördert spielerisch die Feinmotorik und bietet Vorlesespaß für die Kleinsten, mit stabilen Pappseiten und Fingerlöchern zum Mitspielen.
Ostern immer wieder neu gestaltet Fülle die Wiese mit Frühlingsblumen, hilf den Tieren bei der Ostereiersuche und backe mit ihnen leckere Kuchen. Mit über 250 wiederablösbaren Stickern kannst du die bunten Osterszenen abwechslungsreich gestalten.
Diese farbenprächtig illustrierte Nacherzählung der Weihnachtsgeschichte wird von fünf bezaubernden Weihnachtsliedern begleitet. Jede Seite wird so zu einem festlichen Erlebnis. Durch leichte Berührung der Soundchips ist das Ein- und Ausschalten der Geräusche auch für die Kleinsten ein Kinderspiel.
Gemeinsam viele neue Wörter entdecken Ente, Hase, Tiger – dieses bunte Bildwörterbuch enthält viele Tiere zum Entdecken und Benennen. Auf dem Bauernhof, zu Hause oder im Meer – Wort für Wort erkunden kleine Kinder ihre Welt. • Über 100 Wörter: vom Haus- bis zum Dschungeltier • Unterteilt in verschiedene Kategorien und Themen • Unterstützt die Sprachentwicklung, fördert den Wortschatzaufbau und die Worterkennung
Manchmal ist man sehr glücklich, manchmal geht es einem nicht so gut. Empfindet eigentlich jeder Mensch so? Und was sind überhaupt Gefühle? Dieses Buch vermittelt anschaulich ein Verständnis für die eigenen Emotionen und die von anderen. Es erklärt Körpersprache und fördert die Entwicklung von Selbstwertgefühl und Empathie. Mit Tipps für Eltern.
Mit diesem fröhlich bunt illustrierten Buch erweitern Kinder spielerisch ihren Wortschatz. In den belebten Szenen gibt es Tiere, Zahlen, Farben und vieles mehr zu entdecken.
spielerisch erste Zahlen und das Zählen entdecken - ab 3 Jahren
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Das Buch lädt Kinder ein, spielerisch Tiere und Gegenstände hinter über 80 Klappen zu entdecken. Es fördert das Zählen, Wiedererkennen und Benennen von Objekten auf unterhaltsame Weise. Durch die interaktive Gestaltung wird das Lernen zu einem spannenden Erlebnis, das die Neugier und Beobachtungsgabe der kleinen Leser anregt.
Das Buch fördert spielerisch die Schreibfähigkeiten von Kindern, indem es ihnen hilft, erste Zahlen zu schreiben und den Umgang mit dem Stift zu üben. Es bietet eine unterhaltsame Möglichkeit, grundlegende mathematische Fähigkeiten zu entwickeln und die Feinmotorik zu verbessern.
Fünf tierische Freunde bereiten dich spielerisch auf die Einschulung vor, indem sie dir Farben, Zahlen und Buchstaben erklären und dir den Schulalltag näherbringen – ideal für einen fröhlichen Schulstart.
Dieses Buch bietet kunterbunte Illustrationen und Fingerspuren, die kleinen Kindern helfen, erste Zahlen und Mengen spielerisch zu entdecken. Mit einer großen Giraffe, zwei Tigern auf einem Tandem und drei tuckernden Traktoren wird das Zählen zum Abenteuer.
Dieses farbenfrohe Buch unterstützt Kinder beim Erlernen von über 120 Wörtern zum Thema Schule und fördert gleichzeitig die Feinmotorik. Durch nachfahrbare gepunktete Linien können Kinder den Umgang mit dem Stift üben und Fehler leicht korrigieren.
Zeige dem kleinen Elefanten, was er alles mit seinem Rüssel machen kann. Ein Fingerspielbuch für Groß und Klein, das Spaß macht und ganz nebenbei die Feinmotorik schult.
Begleite die Feen und Elfen in der fantastischen Regenbogenwelt. Ob auf der Einhorn-Wiese, einer bunten Party oder beim Malen eines Regenbogens – mit über 200 wiederablösbaren Stickern kannst du die Szenen in schillernden Regenbogenfarben erstrahlen lassen.
Kinder lernen mit Stickern, was man zu welcher Zeit des Tages anzieht Wie ziehst du dich richtig an? Was trägst du, wenn du nachmittags auf den Spielplatz gehst? Und was zur Schlafenszeit? Unter den über 180 Anzieh-Stickern findest du für jede Tageszeit die passende Kleidung. Kannst du Jacken, Hosen und Stiefel an die richtigen Stellen kleben? • Für jede Alltagssituation finden sich die passenden Kleidungsstücke • Die über 180 Sticker sind einfach geformt und so schon für Kinder ab 3 Jahren gut geeignet
Lass den kleinen Affen Futter suchen, Fangen spielen und Freunde umarmen. Ein Fingerspielbuch für Groß und Klein, das Spaß macht und ganz nebenbei die Feinmotorik schult.
Finde mithilfe von über 170 Stickern mehr über deinen Körper heraus und erfahre, was er alles kann! Beim Stickern lernst du Körperteile, Sinne, Kleidungsstücke und Gefühle zu bennenen.
Labyrinthe mit dem Finger nachfahren Finde den Piratenschatz, leite den Triceratops durch den Sumpf oder zeige der Weltraumrakete den Weg zurück zur Erde – schon die Kleinsten können diese 10 einfachen Labyrinthe erkunden! Kunterbunte Illustrationen und Fingerspuren laden zum Hinschauen und Nachfahren ein. • Enthält zehn einfache Labyrinthe • Visueller und haptischer Reiz ergänzen sich – fördert die kognitive Entwicklung • Mit stabilen Pappseiten und abgerundeten Ecken
Learning about opposites is a vital pre-school skill, and this interactive book is an engaging introduction to the idea that helps enrich a young person's vocabulary. Part of a growing series of lift-the-flap first concept books which introduce young children to colours, counting, first words and more.
A vivid introduction to colour, from primary colours and the colour wheel, through to the moods and meanings of different colours. Pages dedicated to each colour are packed full of shades and tones, and an acetate page shows the effects of mixing colours. Introduces the basics of art theory, and specialist words to enrich children's vocabulary
A beautiful, luxurious, cloth-bound book in a slipcase, specially created for children and the perfect gift to treasure for ever. A beautiful treasury book perfect for a birth present. Each spread introduces a letter of the alphabet, with an illustration of an animal and a short story. Illustrations: Full colour throughout
So begins an enchanting counting journey from one buzzy bee to ten sparkling stars as little children lift the flaps and count what they find underneath. Thanks to the ingenious design of the book, when they have reached ten, they can count back down, closing each flap as they go. Stylish illustrations, novelty features, simple rhyming text and puzzle elements combine to make this a fun, interactive counting book. Helps children recognize number shapes, build vocabulary and learn to count reliably up to 10 and back. Friendly animal characters provide prompts as to what is under each flap.
This delightful book is the perfect way for little ones to improve spoken
language skills before they start school. Each page is filled with words to
learn, covering everything from shapes, colours and numbers to animals,
weather and classroom objects. A friendly book for adults and children to
share, read and talk about together.
A lively board book designed to guide little children through the words and
actions of 11 traditional action-rhymes and songs. Listen to the tunes on the
Usborne Quicklinks Website. Practical Pre-School Gold Award Winner.
This is a charmingly illustrated nursery rhyme book with over 120 stickers and
15 well-loved traditional rhymes. Rhymes include: Baa Baa Black Sheep, Jack
and Jill, Mary had a Little Lamb, Sing a Song of Sixpence and Hey Diddle
Diddle. Learning rhymes is important for children's language skills and speech
development, and adding stickers allows them to personalise the book, interact
with the pictures and practise fine motor skills in a fun way.
Very young interactive puzzles with irresistible cut-out finger trails to follow. Help Rabbit reach her lettuce leaves and Squirrel find her home by following the finger trails in this delightful young puzzle book. It features ten simple mazes with a variety of themes and designs and charming detailed illustrations by Elisa Ferro. Maze puzzles are a great way for children to develop and practise cognitive, navigational and fine-motor skills.
Little children and their grown-ups can stick their fingers through the holes to become the arms, legs and tails of little T.rex and friends to tell a simple story. The little dinosaur splashes in a stream, learns how to stomp and has fun chasing dragonflies, before returning to the nest for a comforting dinosaur hug, and a big surprise.
A colourful board book with flaps to lift to teach little children about numbers in a fun way. Part of a series of lift-the-flap first concept books which introduce young children to colours, counting, numbers, first words and more.
A great dictionary to have on hand for reference, perfect for primary school aged children. Designed for children in years three to six of primary school. Part of a range of children's dictionaries and thesauruses from Usborne.
Fresh, witty, and memorable illustrations for over 1000 English words, arranged by theme for engaging discussions. A fun way to enhance a child's vocabulary with delightful pictures. Words can be listened to online, read by a British English speaker.
Learning about opposites is a vital pre-school skill, and this interactive book is an engaging introduction to the idea that helps enrich a young person's vocabulary. Part of a growing series of lift-the-flap first concept books which introduce young children to colours, counting, first words and more.
An illustrated picture word book with flaps to lift to encourage counting skills and number recognition. It covers such themes as - at the park, on the farm and in the garden.
This volume features over 1000 frequently used words, each with a definition, picture, and an example of usage. It covers all parts of speech, including propositions, pronouns, and adverbs, and has thematic spreads covering colours, shapes, numbers, seasons, time and family.
Fingers become monkey paws in this interactive rhyming story. Little children and their grown-ups can stick their fingers through the holes to become the arms of big and little monkey and tell a simple story. Little monkey learns to reach for a juicy mango to eat, swings through the jungle, and finds a leaf to shelter from the rain before joining the rest of the family at the end of the day for a comforting monkey hug. The rhyming text is fun to read aloud and the story helps children develop their fine motor skills as they interact with the die-cut pages.
Meet 1 gentle giraffe, 2 tigers on a tandem, 3 trundling tractors and much more in this charming introduction to numbers and counting up to 10. Gorgeous illustrations, irresistible finger trails and alliterative text combine to make this a perfect book to help very young children learn number names, number shapes and the amounts associated with them. Tracing shapeswiththeirfingersis a funway for children to learn number formations before they start to write. An enchanting introduction to the concepts of counting and numbers in an appealing gift format.
In this funny picture book, follow the story of how an alphabet book is made! Will you choose Apple for A and Zebra for Z or will you find quirkier words? The rhyming text, full of alliterations, will make learning plenty of new words fun. Perfect for sharing!
Join five animal friends as they start school in this delightful introduction to the school day, from getting dressed in the morning to home time. Charming illustrations describe the school day and some of the early years concepts children will learn, including colours, numbers and counting, getting dressed, seasons and more.
"A delightfully simple illustrated word book that will help children build their Spanish vocabulary. There are over 270 Spanish words for children to spot, talk about and learn, each with its own colourful illustration. Words are grouped into themes including 'Animals', 'At home', 'My body', and 'Bedtime' to make them easier to remember." -- From publisher website
Series: My first book about By Felicity Brooks What makes it rain? Where do penguins live? How many oceans are there? Young children can find the answers in this charming book and have fun adding stickers to the pages and doing puzzles too. Topics include weather, the seasons, rainforests, deserts, icy places and a world map, and there are internet links to websites with video clips and games. Also available as a hardback library edition with no stickers and with a contents page and index.
Introduce the magic of Christmas to babies and toddlers with this first words
board book. There are lots of festive scenes to look at and talk about,
including Santa and his sleigh, hanging Christmas stockings, a snowy winter's
day and much more. Full of festive surprises, and the perfect size for little
hands to hold and explore.
Die-cut holes allow fingers to become bunny ears and paws in this charming rhyming story. Little children and their grown-ups can stick their fingers through the holes to become the ears and paws of two little bunnies as they hop through the forest hunting for Easter eggs. Simple rhyming text and delightful illustrations combine perfectly in an engaging interactive board book.
Perfect for storytime, this collection of ten traditional and much-loved stories includes The Princess and the Pea, Jack and the Beanstalk, Goldilocks and the Three Bears and Little Red Riding Hood. Beautifully designed pages with Richard Johnson's enchanting illustrations bring each tale to life. Includes an introduction to the stories and notes on where they came from.
"Delightful illustrations, irresistible finger trails and maze puzzles combines to make this perfect book to help young children develop the skills they will need for writing and number formation"-- page [4] of cover.
With over 120 nature and outdoor words to trace, this book is a perfect way for young children to improve their language and writing skills. Each word has an accompanying image and themes include by the river and on the farm, while the wipe-clean pages provide endless practice. Includes links to websites with advice and more reading and writing activities.
Wipe-clean pages and stylish illustrations combine to provide endless opportunities for children to practise reading and writing over 100 useful words. Themes include 'My body', 'My clothes', 'My home' and 'My food'. Formations for both upper and lower-case letters are shown, and there is advice at the Usborne Quicklinks website.
With colour illustrations and easy-to-read text, this volume is intended as an introduction for children to the world around us. All the major topics are covered, including space and the solar system, seasons and the weather, seas and oceans, rocks, fossils and ecosystems.
Zrcadlový text vám přináší příběh jak v českém tak anglickém jazyce – na levé straně knihy je původní text, na pravé jeho překlad do češtiny. Ideální čtení nejen na dovolenou, u kterého se pobavíte, ale navíc se procvičíte v angličtině! Klasický příběh je převyprávěn pro dnešní čtenáře, s využitím běžné angličtiny. Text je navíc doplněn užitečnými poznámkami pod čarou, které čtenáře upozorní na důležitá anglická slovní spojení. Doporučujeme všem mírně pokročilým k procvičení pochopení anglického textu.
Exploring the significance of friendships, this beautifully illustrated book addresses essential questions about making and maintaining connections. It delves into various types of friendships and the dynamics of conflict and reconciliation. Additionally, it offers valuable guidance for adults on discussing friendship topics with children, including managing conflicts and understanding imaginary friends, making it a thoughtful resource for nurturing social skills in young readers.
Engaging young readers with over 180 colorful stickers, this interactive book explores diverse ecosystems, from gardens and forests to oceans and jungles. Children can enhance scenes featuring various animals, plants, and bugs, such as caribou and clownfish, while learning about the natural world. This activity not only fosters an appreciation for wildlife but also aids in developing manual dexterity.
A number book like no other, introducing children to the significance of different numbers and the things they are associated with. Did you know that an octopus has 3 hearts, every snowflake has 6 points, giraffes have 7 bone in their necks, cloud cover is measure in 'oktas' from 0 to 8, and that 9 is lucky in China (but unlucky in Japan)? An unusual approach to a numbers book and a gorgeous and slightly eccentric illustration style will make this title stand out in a crowded retail environment. By the team who worked together on the acclaimed My First 100 Words Book, Count to 100 and the award-winning Big Book of Colours (winner of the School Library Association's Under 7 Children's Choice Award 2016). An effortless and enjoyable way for children to learn about topics as diverse as fractions, counting, shapes, measuring, music, dates, animals, space, sports, geography and mythology through the magic of numbers.
Sophia Touliatous dynamic and joyous illustrations and some unusual word
combinations make this an alphabet book like no other. Through busy, annotated
pages children are introduced to upper and lower-case letters, pictures of
things they are associated with (from amazing armadillos to zippy zebras) and
facts about them.
A fabulous read-aloud story that encourages counting to ten - and back again. 'Oh, ONE can be fun. ONE Bun, ONE sun, ONE tree. You see? Just me.Ah, TWO. Yahoo! That's me AND you - a couple, a pair. Let's share!'So begins a lively rhyming story that follows ONE little bunny's attempts to host a fun birthday picnic as her friends fox, penguin, bear, tiger, sloth, toucan, dinosaur and giraffe arrive one by one to swell the numbers to NINE. But it is guest number TEN, a skunk with a rather unusual perfume, who causes most problems, prompting each animal to make its excuses and leave. Nevertheless, it is the skunk who turns out to be the best of the bunch and in more ways than one. Rhyming text and appealing illustrations combine perfectly to help consolidate counting up to ten and back again, also gently reinforcing the early numeracy concepts of one more and one less.
Fingers become wiggly ghost arms in this interactive rhyming story. Little children and their grown-ups can stick their fingers through the holes to become the arms of two friendly but easily scared little ghosts who go trick or treating on Halloween night. There are surprises along the way as they float through the spooky forest towards a creepy little house which is surrounded by pumpkins, broomsticks, bats and cats...
This story follows two young friends, Max and Millie, as they learn about the simple concept of taking turns, so children can learn from their example. Simple, repetitive text makes this title easy and enjoyable to read to very young children.
Enchanting illustrations by Richard Johnson bring to life beloved characters such as Humpty Dumpty and Little Bo-Peep in this delightful treasury. It features a collection of traditional rhymes, songs, lullabies, and tongue-twisters, along with well-known sayings. The book also includes a full index of first lines and offers audio access through QR codes, enhancing the experience for readers of all ages.
A gorgeous big board book with a QR code for tunes for the rhymes. Introduce little ones to 19 well-loved nursery rhymes in this beautiful book, including Humpty Dumpty, Jack and Jill, Baa, Baa Black Sheep and Little Miss Muffet. With delightful illustrations by Sophia Touliatou, information about the benefits of sharing rhymes with little children and tunes to listen or sing along to at Usborne Quicklinks.
Very little children and their grown-ups can poke their fingers through the
holes to become the trunks of Big Elephant and Baby Elephant and tell a simple
story.
Engaging young children, this sticker book explores the human body and its fascinating functions. Featuring over 150 stickers, it invites kids to complete scenes related to body parts, senses, activities, and essential needs. This interactive approach not only promotes vocabulary development but also encourages a healthy lifestyle, making learning both fun and educational.
A colourful introduction to the alphabet with cut-out finger trails which help children to learn the shapes of the capital letters. Meet an alligator with an accordion, a bear in a bubble bath, some fabulous flamingos with fans, and much more in this charming introduction to the alphabet
Die-cut holes allow fingers to become octopus arms in this charming rhyming story. Little children and their grown-ups can stick their fingers through the holes to become the arms of little octopus as she meets her undersea friends, decorates her den and hides from a hungry shark. Simple rhyming text and delightful illustrations combine perfectly in an engaging interactive board book.