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Parragon Books, the publishers of this excellent new series for children 0 - 3 say: "Supported by the latest research, fun, engaging and always more than just a book – welcome to Little Learners! We made every book especially to help babies’ and toddlers’ development. With cute, contemporary design, memorable stories or rhymes plus sturdy construction and playful elements, Little Learners will stimulate a child’s curiosity about life and language.
Reading with children has never been more important, more special or more fun!"
It's an excellent series of books - each one features interactive elements to get little ones interested and the variety is fascinating. All key skills are helped through the use of these books. The books are really well made too - durable as well as attractive. The first books in this exciting new series are published March 2012.
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The Dog I Love Best (Finger Puppet Book) from Parragon Books
An endearing little dog pokes his head out of the front of this book. Perfectly sized to allow parent or child to keep a finger in the puppet whilst turning the pages of this little chunky board book. Often, with this type of book, it is hard to hold the book and 'operate' the puppet, but these books work perfectly. The book takes you on a journey to a rescue home, where you meet lots of different dogs and many other pets too. Plenty of noises for children to share in the book too, as you share the rhyming text.
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This Little Piggy (Finger Puppet Book) from Parragon Books
The little pink piggy's head stays neatly positioned on his body as you share the well-loved tale with your little one. Lively illustrations will capture your child's attention and the rounded corners of the book will ensure no nasty accidents when they try to read it for themselves. This series helps hand-eye coordination, interactive play and language development.
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Mary Had a Little Lamb (Finger Puppet Book) from Parragon Books
Act out this favourite nursery rhyme with the aid of the cuddly little white lamb (with a lovely fluffy topknot!) who pops his head through the hole to appear on each page of the story. The bright pictures show the lamb keeping Mary company walking, shopping and even skipping in the playground at school. There's plenty to talk about and for little ones to spot in the pictures too.
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Night Night (First Words) from Parragon Books
These books are quite different - they are really light, with the pages stuck onto foam, which gives a lovely feel for little fingers. Perfect for a first bedtime story, this title introduces all the bedtime things - bath, towel, pyjamas, toothbrush, bed, book, blanket and - of course - teddy bear. A rounded top and soft corners mean you can safely leave this with baby.
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Yum Yum (First Words) from Parragon Books
Another charming light foam book - this time, it's get ready to eat, with soft pastel pictures of bib, cup, bowl, spoon, plate, toast, biscuit and banana. All familiar objects which your little one will love to point out and name. As with all the books in the series, symbols on the back indicate areas where the book helps - in this case first words, language development, knowledge and understanding - and the age group: 1+ for these books.
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I Can Share (Pull Out Pictures) from Parragon Books
This series helps with knowledge about the world, hand-eye coordination and language development and is ideal for children of 1+. In fact, the tabbed pages make the books accessible for younger children - my 9 month old grandson can't quite manage 'normal' board books but can easily turn the pages of tabbed books, so I think they are a great idea. The ever-important topic of sharing is discussed in this book - basic principles are clearly stated by a group of friendly animals and reinforced by the messages on the pull out pictures.
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I Feel Happy (Pull Out Pictures) from Parragon Books
This series is great for encouraging children to share their feelings. In this book, emotions are shown with their opposites on the opposing page, and then the pull out tabs expand on the thoughts. Again, a series of delightful animals help children to understand the world around them. Made in strong board, the pull out pictures, which also act as tabs, go back with a satisfying 'clunk'.
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Animals (Touch and Feel) from Parragon Books
Animals - a perfect concept for a textured book. The dog's soft fur, the kitten's fluffy stripes, the bunnies with their fluffy tails, the smooth beaks of the ducks, the woolly sheep and the shiny fish will all delight little fingers. The pictures are colourful and help your baby learn about the world around her. The books can be used from birth and the gently rounded corners mean they are quite safe.
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Colours (Touch and Feel) from Parragon Books
Another book packed with an intriguing mix of textures for little fingers to explore - soft, shiny, bumpy, silky, fluffy and glittery. I know one little boy who adores textured books - he feels the pages of every book, looking for the texture! Children will learn about their colours in a fun way through the colourful pictures of familiar objects and they can be encouraged to spot the colours in the world around them. The textured areas are generously sized too!
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Bathtime - Bath Book and Squirting Duck Toy from Parragon Books
Yet another different type of book in this extensive range. The soft plastic book is perfectly waterproof and the tabbed edges to the pages mean that little fingers can still turn the pages even when slippery in the bath - another one of the simple but clever ideas which epitomise this series. Read the story about Little Duck then baby can have fun squirting the toy. Suitable from birth up, the set will help with words, imaginative play and hand-eye coordination.
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Snuggle from Parragon Books
It's time for the animals - and your baby - to go to sleep. Babies love to cuddle up with a snuggly cuddly book and they will adore this softly coloured cloth book all about cuddles and hugs - kittens, puppies, bunnies and ducklings all cuddle up soft and cosy - just right for bedtime.
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Baby's First Buggy Books: Words/Animals by Parragon Books
Babies will enjoy their first learning with these softly coloured books about words and animals. Babies seem to take great delight in throwing anything and everything out of their buggy/highchair/cot, so these little books with their soft velcro straps to attach round a bar are the perfect answer. Packed as a set of two, these would make a lovely gift for a new baby.
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Baby's First Buggy Books: Colours/Numbers by Parragon Books
Simple and appealing pastel pictures make these chunky little board books very attractive. Familiar objects are used to encourage colour recognition colour recognition. Simple text and clear pictures are ideal for little ones and these two sets of two books are most attractive and ideal for little fingers.
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