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Professional storytellers Hugh Lupton and Daniel Morden bring you one of
the world's greatest adventures stories! After ten long years, the
Trojan War has ended and Odysseus sets sail for his homeland. But what
Odysseus thinks is the end of his long absence is truly only the
beginning...
Written by: Daniel
Morden and Hugh
Lupton Illustrated by: Christina
Balit
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Alone: Ages 8-Adult Read
Together: Ages 6-10£14.99
ISBN: 9781841487991 |
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Totz2teens Member
Review
This could be a treasured book. The quality is oozing and the
stories are a must read. This book captures all that a boy can want
with adventure stories. EXQUISITE.
Totz2teens Rating: 5/5 |
Princesses-
Book & Story CD
‘The unusual and ethnic illustrations
beautifully reflect the text.’ — Kids Out |
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This warm and humorous collection includes much-loved
favourites such as ‘The Princess and the Pea’ from Denmark and less
familiar figures, among them ‘The Beggar Princess’ from China and
‘The Horned Snake’s Wife’ from the Iroquois of North America.
Caitlin Matthews’ wonderfully dramatic retellings are perfect for
reading aloud, while Olwyn Whelan’s bright and witty illustrations are
a feast in themselves. Includes an Audio CD of the stories.
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Read Alone: Ages 6-10 Read
Together: Ages 4-8 £7.99
ISBN: 9781841480466
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Child age 7:The
illustrations were good. They went well with the stories and looked like
mosaics. I liked it that there was different stories in the book, it made it
more interesting. Having the CD was nice you could listen if you didnt want
to read. The stories were easy to read, sometimes a bit too easy.
Parent: My child enjoyed reading the stories but they were a bit easy
for someone of her reading ability. But I do thing it would be just right
for an average 7/8 year old. It was nicely set out and the illustrations
helped tell the story well. A lovely book for girls who love stories about
princesses but like a good story too.
Adult gives it 5 out 5
Child gives it 4 out of 5 |
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This swashbuckling collection of pirate tales is brimful
with drama and adventure on the high seas. Young children will meet
fierce characters such as the captain in the German tale, Kobold and
the Pirates; others, like young Mochimitsu, in the Japanese tale,
are friendly and funny. They will also meet the infamous lady pirate,
Grace O’Malley, one of Ireland’s most feared pirates. Specially
compiled for young readers, these tales are perfect for reading aloud.
Written by: Richard
Walker Illustrated by: Olwyn
Whelan
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Alone: Ages 6-10 Read Together:
Ages 4-8 £8.99
ISBN: 9781841482484 |
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Review:
A great read. My son had the cd on at bedtime and said it was
BRILLIANT. His words. The stories are not ordinary pirate
stories. They are full of charm. The stories themselves derive
from different countries and this in its self make it an interesting
read. I would recommend this to any good reader or a child that
likes to listen and follow the story.
Totz2teens Rating: 4/5 |
The Great
Race - The Story of the Chinese
Zodiac
Which animal will win the race and get the first year of the
Chinese calendar named after them? |
Race along with Rat, Monkey, Dragon, and their companions
while discovering the origin of the Chinese Zodiac. This bright and
colourful book includes intriguing notes about the Chinese calendar, the
festivals, and the animal that rules each year.
Written by: Dawn
Casey Illustrated by: Anne
Wilson
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Alone: Ages 6-10 Read
Together: Ages 4-8 £10.99
ISBN: 9781905236763 |
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Review:
This is a book that tells
the ancient Chinese tale of how the Chinese Calendar Years were named and
how they ended up in the order they did. My daughter(6) and Son (9) both
enjoyed this book but it was a little beyond my young daughter3) as the
language used was very advanced. The illustrations were lovely and it is a
lovely book for the older child. Mine were especially pleased to find out
what Chinese animal symbol they were born under and there's a list at the
back of the book complete with a short synopsis of the main traits. I cant
honestly say that in a book shop I would choose this type of book for my
children but I was pleasantly surprised at their reaction to it and they
have taken the book and run off into the dining room with it to read again
and peruse at their leisure
Totz2teens Rating: 4/5 |
These elegant humorous fables will keep children
entertained while teaching them important lessons. For this
collection, award-winning translator Ranjit Bolt has chosen the best of
La Fontaine's fables, presenting each entry in a lyrical, witty and
light-hearted verse. Equally captivating is the art of illustrator
Giselle Potter, who has interpreted each story with the whimsical charm
that has won her many admirers.
Translated by: Ranjit
Bolt Illustrated by: Giselle
Potter
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Alone: Ages 8-Adult Read Together: Ages
6-10 £12.99
ISBN: 9781905236534 |
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Review:
I remember this story as I am sure other adults will too. It was
super to retell this tale to my child. The book is done elegantly and
the pictures are really pleasant to see as the story unfolds. Both
myself and my child enjoyed this book
Totz2teens Rating - 4/5 |
Whole
World Book and CD
We've got the whole world in our hands! |
Sing around the planet, from high in the mountains to low in the
valleys, in every town and every city, and with all the fishes and
birds, trees and flowers! Includes a catchy singalong CD, sung by Fred
Penner.
Sung by: Fred
Penner Illustrated by: Christopher
Corr
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Alone: Ages 4-9 Read Together: Ages
0-4 £10.99
ISBN: 9781846860430 |
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Review:
Well my son and I thought this book was lovely.
Vibrant drawings and a new not religious look at the song "He's got
the whole world". It discusses the world at the end of the book so
also has some educational aspects as well as fun. It comes with a sing
along CD which i must confess i haven't listened to yet as he is more
likely to run off and leave me listening to it so I just sang him the song
and made him do silly actions. Its definitely a book for under 5's however
the educational part makes it a bit interesting for say and older brother
or sister to read after baby has listened to the song!
Totz2teens Rating: I'd give this book a 4 out of 5 and the lovely
colours make it worth it!
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Off We Go to Mexico An Adventure in the Sun
Hop
aboard the canyon train and join a family's adventures in
Mexico, visiting village festivals, ancient pyramids and much
more!
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In this latest addition to the series, readers explore the richness of
Mexican culture, visiting el mercado, and dancing to la música
of the mariachis. This book also teaches over 40 simple Spanish words
and phrases.
Written by: Laurie
Krebs Illustrated by: Christopher
Corr
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Alone: Ages 6-10 Read Together:
Ages 4-8 £10.99
ISBN: 9781905236398 |
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Totz2teens Member
Review:
What a bright cheerful book. My children were keen to read this
book and were very drawn by the covers. We learnt about Mexican festivals
and having the words to translate made that whole Mexican feeling go
on. I think I may get this out again and perhaps incorporate some
different food to try too for that whole round experience.
Totz2teens Rating: 4/5 |
There is so much in store on this incredible journey —
enormous statues and temples, the legendary Sphinx, tombs and mummies,
and of course the Great Pyramids. With seven exciting destinations, a
god or goddess on each page, and informative notes at the end, you will
be an Egypt expert in no time!
Written by: Laurie
Krebs Illustrated by: Anne
Wilson
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Alone: Ages 6-10 Read Together:
Ages 4-8 £10.99
ISBN: 9781846860393 |
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Totz2teens Member
Review:
A lovely rhyming book,
the illustrations are lovely and promote lots of extra talk about the
story. The journey along the Nile is told in a lovely calming way that
would make this a wonderful story for bedtimes. They people on the journey
meet lots of different types of people and see lots of different
landscapes which led to a good talk on how places differ. Also because of
the rhyming it helps children recognise the sound of words and join in
once they have heard it a few times. There is also a lovely brief history
of the Ages of Egypt which my son found interesting. Unfortunately the
story was a little young for a six year old, there was not really enough
content to keep his attention. I think it would be better for a 3-4 year
old. I'd definitely buy it for younger children, it's a well presented
book that is lovely to share.
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We All
Went On Safari A Counting Journey Through Tanzania
Learn to
count in Swahili and discover all kinds of African animals on this
safari adventure! |
Join Arusha, Mosi, Tumpe and their Maasai friends as they set out on a
counting journey through the grasslands of Tanzania. Along the way, the
children encounter all sorts of animals including elephants, lions and
monkeys, while counting from one to ten in both English and Swahili. The
lively, rhyming text is accompanied by an illustrated guide to counting
in Swahili, a map, notes about each of the animals and interesting facts
about Tanzania and the Maasai people.
Written by: Laurie
Krebs Illustrated by: Julia
Cairns
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Alone: Ages 6-10 Read Together:
Ages 4-8 £5.99
ISBN: 9781841487823 |
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Totz2teens Member
Review:
A charming book with the novel aspect of learning to count in
Swahili. Not something I had thought about but we read it and it definitely
enlightened us. The book is very well illustrated.
Personally we liked the facts at the back about the animals and the massai.
I think it would make an educational book for a lesson or group.
Totz2teens rating: 3/5 |
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The
Gigantic Turnip - Book & Story CD 'The
Gigantic Turnip is an old, old tale, but this new version has to
be one of the best ever...Rhythmic, funny and perfectly paced.’
— Guardian |
This hilarious retelling of the classic Russian tale about a farmer
whose turnip is impossible to pull from the ground uses simple
vocabulary and is ideal for reading aloud. Its cumulative theme will
soon have young readers gleefully joining in, and Irish artist Niamh
Sharkey’s wonderfully quirky illustrations will delight and fascinate
all ages.
Written by: Aleksei
Tolstoy Illustrated by: Niamh
Sharkey
Read
Alone: Ages 4-7 Read Together: Ages
0-4
£6.99
ISBN: 9781905236725 |
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Totz2teens Member
Review:
A lovely version of an old traditional tale of
the problems for the old man and the old lady in pulling up a gigantic
turnip.
The illustrations are detailed, amusing, cleverly and beautifully
drawn. The story has lots of repetition that kids love, with lots of
counting of the animals that help the old man and old lady to pull up the
turnip and it also refers to nature about how things grow.
Ideal length for a bedtime story - not too short, not too long.
Certainly a book children can grow into. Adults can read it to the tots
and a good book for the older child to try to read with an adult. Would
make a lovely present because it is so beautifully presented. It's
great fun to read aloud. It does come with a CD so older children can
follow the story with the CD and book or you can let your little tot
listen to the CD safely in the knowledge you've not resorted to CBeebies
again.
A firm favourite on our bookcase already.
Totz2teens rating: 4/5 |
Tales of
Wisdom & Wonder - Book & Story CD 'A
world of enchantment opens before us in Hugh Lupton’s Tales of
Wisdom and Wonder. Strikingly stylized illustrations and
decorative motifs add to the magic.’
— Junior Education |
How can a blind man see more than his companion, the
hunter? And how do fishes find themselves swimming in the grass of a
forest? Nothing is quite as it seems in this unusual collection of tales
from around the world. Beautifully captured by Niamh Sharkey’s quirky
and perceptive illustrations, these tales remind us of how vast and
mysterious our world is, and how our lives can be transformed in the
most unexpected circumstances.
Retold by: Hugh
Lupton Illustrated by: Niamh
Sharkey
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Alone: Ages 6-10 Read Together:
Ages 4-8
£8.99
ISBN: 9781905236831 |
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Motherbridge of Love Josee Masse
ISBN: 9781846860478 £10.99
This beautiful poem celebrates the bond between parent and child in a
special way. Through the exchanges between a little Chinese girl and her
mother, Motherbridge of Love offers a poignant and inspiring message
to parents and children all over the world.
Text royalties from the sale of this Barefoot book will be
donated to
Mother Bridge of Love, a charity that reaches out to Chinese children
all over the world in order to develop a connection between China and the
West, and between adoptive culture and birth culture.
Xinran, the acclaimed Chinese author, broadcaster and
journalist, is the founder of Mother Bridge of Love. She is also well-known
for her best-selling books The Good Women of China: Hidden Voices, an
account of the extreme difficulties and injustices facing women in China,
and Sky Burial, the epic story of one woman's search for the truth.
Totz2teens Review: This is a moving emotional
book. It is produced in a charming, light way but it certainly tugs at
your heart strings. I would really recommend this for any child that
has been adopted or as a book you wish to show them perhaps about a friend
or relative that has been adopted. It helps answer some of those
little niggley feelings that you may have about adoption. The book is
based on a poem. The storyline of the poem is of the love of both the
adoptive mother from the west and the Chinese birth mother. I think
the book is produced in a graceful way and is a great addition to your
bookshelf. Totz2teens Rating: 5/5
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Port Side Pirates by Debbie Harter & Oscar Seaworthy
ISBN: 9781846860621 £10.99
Ahoy, matey! Jump aboard and set sail with an adventurous group of
pirates.With fun facts about ships and notorious pirates from around the
world, along with a catchy singalong, this vibrantly illustrated story will
have everyone heading for the high seas.
Totz2teens Review: What a bright and cheerful book. The
accompanying CD is also bubbly and great to read along with. or Sing
if you can manage it. The book is about travelling on a pirate ship
and we found it to be really great fun. After the lovely song and
listening to the beautiful tunes on the cd we learnt about the different
parts of boats, the different style boats and about pirates all over the
world. Really interesting and definately a great book for any budding
Captain Jacks.Totz2teens Member Rating:
5/5
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Little Leap Forward - A
boy in Beijing by Guo Yue and Clare Farrow
ISBN: 9781846861130 £9.99 Hardback
In the Summer of 1966 and Mao Zedong's communist regime is about to move to
a new level. Little Leap Forward lives in Beijing, with his mother,
brother and four older sisters. When he is not running errands or
attending school he loves to play the flute and to fly kites. One day
Little Leap Forward and his best friend capture a small yellow bird.
Little Leap Forward wants to accompany him on his flute - but behind the
bars of the bamboo cage she is not happy. What will he do - persist
with his experiment or set her free?
Totz2teens member Review: Little Leap Forward is a little boy
in Beijing. The story tells of Little Leap Forward's simple life and
how he captures a little bird called Little Cloud. He keeps her in a
cage in the courtyard but she doesnt sing. His friends say she should
be freed but Little Leap Forwrad loves her and wants to keep her.
Finally after his special friend has to leave for safety he realises that
Little Cloud has to be freed. He is however rewarded when she comes
back and sings for him by the river. This was a nice book to read.
It was written well and it was nice to experience a different lifestyle.
It was also interesting to read about the author and childhood in china in
the 1960's.Totz2teens Member Rating: 4/5
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Shopping with Dad by Matt
Harvey & Mariam Latimer
ISBN: 9781846861710 £10.99
It's Saturday, and one small girl and her Dad are heading for the
supermarket while Mum gets on with some work. It's so exciting! How can she
contain herself? She tries - but she can't! An enormous sneeze sets in
motion a small calamity, and Dad gets the blame. But when his daughter
speaks up and takes responsibility for her actions, the mood
changes...Fast-paced, funny with a simple, uplifting message, this playful
rhyming read-aloud is guaranteed to have you laughing out loud!
Totz2teens Member Review: Time to go shopping with Dad.
As many a mummy will know its always an odd experience to let the man do the
shopping - however un-pc that is. So this mum has made a list.
The pictures in this book are funny and quirky which add to the charm.
The story itself didnt flow as easily as I had hoped but we still enjoyed
reading this book and my kids seemed to have liked it too.
Totz2teens Member Rating: 3/5
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Hidden Hippo by Joan Gannij &
Clare Beaton
ISBN: 9781846861697 £10.99
Told from the perspective of a child on safari, Hidden Hippo takes the
reader on a journey through the grasslands of Africa to encounter elephants,
giraffes, zebras and many other creatures. But the animal to look out for is
the hippo and finally with a loud splash, you find him!
Totz2teens Member Review: A Rhymy bouncy book which was a
pleasure to read. The story is about a child looking for hippos.
They are actually hidden on each page but the child is seeing other animals
so it adds another perspective to the story. Also we had fun counting
the animals and finding each hippo on the page. This book is well
thought out and the extra addition of the information about animals at the
back of the book was a fabulous surprise.
Totz2teens Member Rating: 5/5
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Yoga Planet by Tara Guber & Leah
Kalish
ISBN: 9781846861819 £9.99
Whether you are seven or fifty-seven, whether you already practise yoga or
want to learn, these informative and attractive cards are the ideal answer.
They give detailed step by step instructions on how to perform the poses,
but also increase environmental awareness with tips on how to reduce our
impact on the fragile planet.
Totz2teens Member Review: WOW, Yoga Planet is so brilliant.
The pack contains 50 activities which show some personal yoga poses, ones to
do with a partner, a group of people and even some perfectly superb cards
offering ways to basically make you a better person. I was really
impressed by the detail and the pictures. A really user friendly set.
Totz2teens Member Rating: 5/5 |
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