Moira Butterfield

A picture book to give nursery-age children the tools to express feelings, through simple and charming animal analogies.

Today I'm a Bear cub. I want to hug. I wouldn't mind a cuddly squeeze. I'm Bear cub, so yes, please "Many of the anthropomorphic animals have exaggerated features--big, round eyes; puckered lips, and expressive faces--which aid in readers' understanding of the feelings, as the animals mimic the humans....A useful tool for caregivers and teachers working with the preschool crowd."--Kirkus Reviews Developing emotional and social intelligence is a huge part of young children's development, and parents are often left grappling with how best to discuss feelings of shyness, social anxiety and respect for physical boundaries with their children. Sometimes I'm a Bear Cub gives young children the tools to understand and express their own emotions, as well as understanding that other children have the same feelings as them - and they might want their space, too. With input from a child psychologist, it provides ways of expressing and understanding a range of feelings. The final spread provides notes for parents and caregivers on how to use the book to encourage children to express their feelings.

Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Reefs are some of the most amazing habitats on earth, home to exotic fish, colourful corals, turtles and even sharks. Explore the reefs like a diver, and learn about how they formed, how they work, and how we can keep them safe for future generations to enjoy. Pearl/Band 18 books offer fluent readers a complex, substantial text with challenging themes to facilitate sustained comprehension, bridging the gap between a reading programme and longer chapter books.Text type: An information bookCurriculum links: geography, science

Discover the colours, patterns, symbols and meanings of all the world's great flags in this fact-packed NEW edition of The Flag Book. Flags are all around us-fluttering from buildings and being waved during celebrations and sporting events. Learn about the flags of every country with brilliant facts and stats about their history, symbols, colours, patterns and usage, plus awesome BONUS features on pirate flags, flag record breakers, sports flags, the oldest flags on the planet and more Inside The Flag Book: Fully revised and updated second edition of Lonely Planet Kids' bestselling title all about the world's flags Packed with vibrant and colourfulmaps, photos, original art and fascinating text to keep readers engaged Special features include: Pirate Flags, World's Oldest Flags, Semaphore Flags, Ship and Aeroplane Flags, International Flag Signals, Flag Record Breakers, Flag Tales, Sports Flags, International Flags Written by Moira Butterfield, an internationally published children's author of many books including Lonely Planet Kids' City Trails series Covers flags from: North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania Learn more about our planet with this fun and comprehensive guide to the world of flags. This is the perfect book for budding vexillologists everywhere

A stunning lift-the-flap book, perfect for sharing with little ones. The animals of Leafsong Wood have invited you on a grand tour of their homes. Along the way, you'll meet squirrels searching for nuts, foxes nuzzling in their dens, singing birds, slithering snakes, burrowing bugs and much more. A beautiful gift for parent and child to cherish Sure to provide hours of enjoyment, along with an appreciation of the natural world Full of charming moments to discover and animals to spot 24 flaps to lift

Discover the truth behind nature's most puzzling behavior in this colorful and comical collection of over 20 detective-themed case files.Step into the shoes of an investigator and join animal detectives Harriet Whiskerton and Vince Van Shell as they explore the natural world and examine its suspicious behavior Who or what is keeping everyone awake at night and disturbing the peace? Who is responsible for the burglary at beach cafe? And who left a stinky surprise in the park, vandalizing the lovely scenery? Each case invites readers to learn amazing facts about animals and their habitats, while uncovering the science behind each crime. From tropical beaches and lush forests to urban streets and even the depths of the ocean, kids will explore a range of animals and their habitats.This engaging educational reference book encourages young readers to think like a detective in order to discover the secrets of the animal kingdom. Featuring crime-scene photos, suspect line-ups, witness interviews, evidence collections, surveillance footage, and much more.There are also 'Curious Cases', which showcase some of the weirdest and most wonderful reports from Harriet and Vince's incredible crime library. From creatures that are masters of disguise to animals who are champions of thievery, there's plenty to explore.This fun collection of detective-themed mysteries is perfect for kids who love nature and exploration.

Follow Tia the turtle, Speedy the swift and Casper the cloud on a beautifully illustrated journey through this bind-up of The Secret Life of Oceans, The Secret Life of Birds and The Secret Life of Clouds. Take in the sights of the sea from a turtle as she explores the wonders of the ocean. Hear the secrets and stories of some of the world's most wonderful birds. Learn all about weather, through a friendly cloud’s perspective, and how readers can care for our amazing planet. In this bind-up, learn about: The amazing animals and plants that live in our oceans Why oceans are so important Bird folk tales from around the world Bird nesting and migration The weather happening around us every day Cloud forests, rainbows and snow This collection of delightful traditional stories and engaging facts will impart a love of nature and inspire you to look after the world around you. Whimsical and detailed illustrations have pride of place in magical tales that mix natural history with a splash of fantasy, creating a book that you will pore over time and again. With things to search for and find throughout, The Secret Life of Oceans, Birds and Clouds is brimming with reasons to admire and respect this fascinating mix of nature. Inspire the next generation to look after the world around them with The Secret Life of Oceans, Birds and Clouds, a collection of delightful stories and engaging facts.

Follow Tia the turtle, Speedy the swift and Casper the cloud on a beautifully illustrated journey through this bind-up of The Secret Life of Oceans, The Secret Life of Birds, and The Secret Life of Clouds. Take in the sights of the sea from a turtle as she explores the wonders of the ocean. Hear the secrets and stories of some of the world's most wonderful birds. Learn all about weather, through a friendly cloud's perspective, and how readers can care for our amazing planet. In this bind-up, learn about: The amazing animals and plants that live in our oceans Why oceans are so important Bird folk tales from around the world Bird nesting and migration The weather happening around us every day Cloud forests, rainbows and snow This collection of delightful traditional stories and engaging facts will impart a love of nature and inspire you to look after the world around you. Whimsical and detailed illustrations have pride of place in magical tales that mix natural history with a splash of fantasy, creating a book that you will pore over time and again. With things to search for and find throughout, The Secret Life of Oceans, Birds and Clouds is brimming with reasons to admire and respect this fascinating mix of nature. Inspire the next generation to look after the world around them with The Secret Life of Oceans, Birds and Clouds, a collection of delightful stories and engaging facts.

Discover the truth behind some of natureâ??s mysterious behaviour in this fun and fascinating exploration of the natural world.

Discover a world of wonder on a walk in the park, with this beautiful picture book from the National Trust. Let's explore the park today. We'll spot some secrets on the way. Look what I found! A pine cone. Its knobbly scales are locked tightly shut. Set off on a trip to the park to find natural treasure, from a big green leaf to sweet-smelling rose petals, then learn more about the found object with irresistibly illustrated and informative nature notes. Packed full of fascinating facts alongside a gentle rhyming narrative and encouraging children to get outside and explore their surroundings, this is a nature treasure hunt series for the whole family to treasure! Other titles in the series include: Look What I Found in the Woods, Look What I Found at the Seaside, Look What I Found at the Farm and Look What I Found by the River.

Discover a world of wonder on a walk in the park, with this beautiful picture book from the National Trust. Let's explore the park today. We'll spot some secrets on the way. Look what I found! A pine cone. Its knobbly scales are locked tightly shut. Set off on a trip to the park to find natural treasure, from a big green leaf to sweet-smelling rose petals, then learn more about the found object with irresistibly illustrated and informative nature notes. Packed full of fascinating facts alongside a gentle rhyming narrative and encouraging children to get outside and explore their surroundings, this is a nature treasure hunt series for the whole family to treasure! Other titles in the series include: Look What I Found in the Woods, Look What I Found at the Seaside, Look What I Found at the Farm and Look What I Found by the River.

Find out how children play all around the world in this beautifully illustrated book. From basketball to board games, clapping games to climbing frames, dens to doll's houses, there are so many ways to play and have fun around the world. In this fascinating book, young children can learn all about the different games, toys and playtimes around the world, as well as the playgrounds, fields and beaches children play in, and the many different words they use when they play. With engaging, colourful artwork on every page by award-winning illustrator Harriet Lynas. A unique, warm-hearted book to help teach children understanding, harmony and respect. Introduces words in a variety of world languages including Spanish, Korean and Danish. Other books in the series include: Welcome to Our World and Welcome to Our Table.

Which moon has icy water fountains? What does space smell like? What rubbish have astronauts left on the Moon?In Star, Moon, Zoom, meet some kids and their brainy dog, Charlie. They’re here to help you find out about our big, beautiful and seriously strange universe. If you could blast off into space, where would you visit? Discover the weird weather on the planets in our solar system, what it’s like to live on a space station, and how space telescopes can see stars formed near the beginning of time! This brilliantly funny, fact-filled book is full of amazing space fun, such as:What is a comet’s tail made from?Does the SunBurp? What happens when you crash a spacecraft into an asteroid?This playful, energetic non-fiction series (A Book Full of...) from Moira Butterfield looks at familiar questions from children about the world around them, and with the help of child characters and their clever dog, they discover the answers they need. Star, Moon, Zoom answers all the big questions and helps children become space experts!

A vibrant celebration of things that go, with a lively text from author Moira Butterfield and pictures from debut-talent Bryony Clarkson. Come and hitch a ride in vehicles of every shape and size – from family cars to double-decker buses, chugging tractors to speedy supercars, and gigantic monster-trucks to noisy fire engines. With bounce-along rhythms and fascinating facts from author Moira Butterfield, and bright, lively pictures by rising star Bryony Clarkson, any single reading of My Big Book of Transport is sure to result in a victory lap or two!

Which moon has icy water fountains? What does space smell like? What trash have astronauts left on the Moon?In Star, Moon, Zoom, meet some kids and their brainy dog, Charlie. They're here to help you find out about our big, beautiful, and seriously strange universe. If you could blast off into space, where would you visit? Discover the weird weather on the planets in our solar system, what it's like to live on a space station, and how space telescopes can see stars formed near the beginning of time This superbly funny, fact-filled book is full of amazing space fun, such as: What is a comet's tail made fromDoes the Sun Burp?What happens when you crash a spacecraft into an asteroid?What does space smell like?This playful, energetic non-fiction series (A Book Full of...) from Moira Butterfield looks at familiar questions from children about the world around them, and with the help of child characters and their clever dog, they discover the answers they need. Star, Moon, Zoom answers all the big questions and helps children become space experts

Burp! A-a-a-choo! PARP! Hic, hic, hiccup! COUGH! PARDON YOU!What’s going on? How come our body makes noises without us telling it to?In Snore, Sneeze, Burp, meet some kids and their brainy dog, Charlie. They’re here to help you find out why humans (and other animals) are sometimes accidentally noisy. This brilliantly funny, fact-filled book is full of body noises, including:Stinky, noisy fartsGurgling tummiesSnorty snores Hic, hic, hiccupsSecret sounds inside you... and many more This new playful, energetic non-fiction series (A Book Full of...) from Moira Butterfield looks at familiar questions from children about the world around them, and with the help of child characters and their clever dog, they discover the answers they need.Snore, Sneeze, Burp helps children become body noise experts while assuring them that these noises are natural and nothing to be worried about!

What would you do if you could build your very own planet?Make a mighty mountain?Invite the most incredible animals?How about having an icy waterfall or a super space ocean?Don’t forget to choose a shiny star for your planet, too!Packed with facts about our amazing planet – from the wildlife that lives here to its part in the solar system – this is the perfect book for budding explorers, ecologists and astronauts!