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Fiona Watt is an Editorial Director and writer at Usborne Publishing. She graduated from Exeter University with a Batchelor of Education in Art and Design. She taught for three years at a primary school in Kent, before spending two years at a British school in The Netherlands. She started working at Usborne in 1989 and has written and edited hundreds of books including baby and novelty, sticker, art and craft, cookery, science and activity books. She has written all the titles in the award-winning 'That's not my….' series and many in the highly successful Sticker Dolly Dressing series. She is the fourth biggest-selling UK children's author, with over 10 million of her books sold in the UK since records began.
The best-selling series of Usborne touchy-feely titles get a welcome addition with this great new title. Perfect for very small fingers to explore, these books combine strongly outlined pictures which include patches of different textures. These patches invite very young children to get up close to the animals and engage! Just like the little mouse in the pictures does. Here he checks out the polar bear’s claws which are too shiny, nose which is too squashy and tongue which is too rough. It is only when he gets to the lovely fluffy tummy that he knows he’s found the polar bear that belongs to him!
Meet five adorable llamas in this exciting addition to the much-loved That's not my... series. Happy Birthday to the That's not my...series which celebrates 20 years of these best-selling touchy-feely books!
Cheerful and bright, full of pictures of animal families – elephant, penguins, monkeys, seals and lions – and with the added bonus of sound buttons, this will delight the very young. The illustrations will hold their attention and there’s lots to see on every page; chunky tabs make the pages easy to turn, and the sturdy buttons produce satisfyingly loud and jolly animal noises when pushed. This will develop lots of early skills, including hand eye co-ordination, and will be great fun to share too. ~ Andrea Reece
Another excellent first concepts book from Usborne. A little zebra daydreams about being different colours, pink like Flamingo, green like Crocodile, or even a multi-coloured combination of all, before deciding that black and white is best for playing hide and seek. Clever cut outs on each page turn zebra from one colour to another, and there’s a nice big flap to lift as an extra treat on the final page. It’s a lovely way to teach children colours and there’s an important message too about being happy with who you are. With lots to name, count and spot on each page, it’s great for sharing. ~ Andrea Reece
Babies and toddlers will love following the fingertrails, peeping through the holes and exploring the cut-out shapes on every page. A colourful word book illustrated with delightful animal characters and busy scenes. There are new words to learn on every page, from body parts and actions to senses and emotions.
One of our special picks for Mothering Sunday The That’s Not My … series continues to lead the touch-feely field, consistently producing rewarding books for the very youngest. From the attractive cover with its shiny-beaked chick, to the last page which presents a super-strokable fluffy chick, this will catch and hold baby’s or toddler’s attention, and encourage both visual and tactile interaction. The simple, repetitive text is just right for the age group too and this is another thoroughly enjoyable and effective first book in an excellent series. ~ Andrea Reece Our special Mothering Sunday Picks Guess How Much I Love You Gift Set by Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram Something for Mummy by Ted Dewan Mother's Day by Shirley Hughes With My Mummy by James Brown That's Not My Chick by Fiona Watt Superhero Mum by Timothy Knapman Me and My Grandma by Alison Ritchie
This bright, interactive little board book is the perfect introduction to Christmas for baby. Smiling, colourfully dressed animals populate seasonal scenes, such as decorating the tree, playing in the snow, and the arrival of Father Christmas. Each page features sturdy sliders which little fingers can move to change the scenes, adding baubles to the tree or – wheeee – moving the sled down the hill. With cut-out shapes and finger trails too it encourages hand-eye co-ordination and fine motor skills, while there’s lots too to look at and name on every page. ~ Andrea Reece
Usborne’s touchy-feely books are perfect for babies and very young children. The illustrations are bright and attractive, just busy enough to catch the eye, with lots of things to point out and name. Each page features a touchy-feely patch too – the little witch’s boots are shiny, her hat is fuzzy and her cat is fluffy. These tactile, strokable patches are not just an added treat but a means to develop sensory awareness alongside the language skills being learned. As ever the characters are smiley and hugely appealing. ~ Andrea Reece
The 50th title in the internationally bestselling That's not my... series. This sparkly, touchy-feely book features a magical unicorn to talk about, and a little white mouse to spot on every page. Babies and toddlers will love turning the pages and touching the textured patches as they try to find their unicorn. Lovereading Review will follow.
With bright colourful pictures of jungle animals from cheeky monkeys to playful tiger cubs and some very splendid parrots this will really catch baby’s eye and there’s lots to look at and talk about. There’s lots and lots of fun to be had too with the sound bar that runs down the side of the page – little fingers can press the button to hear the sounds the animals make, and then they can join in. It’s sturdy enough to withstand many jungle adventures, an excellent first book. ~ Andrea Reece
Bright and enticing, this activity book and the rainbow coloured ink pad will provide lots of fingerprint fun for all your little, budding artists. Children will delight in adding their own fingerprint art throughout the pages following the simple instructions. Highlighting the many delights found in the garden, they will be able to create birds, frogs, caterpillars, flowers, playful puppies and much, much more, all using a simple fingerprint technique. Colourful, cheery and easy to use this great little activity book comes complete with all the ink pads you need for your little ones to add their own creativity to the pictures and have some great (slightly) messy play. It’s so enticing you’ll be itching to have a go yourself just as we did in the Lovereading4kids office. It's great fun! ~ Shelley Fallows
Bright, fun holiday inspired drawing fun for those who love to doodle. Nice and small in size it’s the perfect travel accompaniment to keep boredom at bay this summer. Yet there are over 100 pages of holiday themed space to explore their imaginations and creativity.
There’s a great deal to spot and name in this bright, attractive book. Woodland creatures, minibeasts, underwater creatures, farm and jungle animals are all featured in vibrant illustrations and clearly labelled with their names and the noises they make too. The illustrations will catch the attention of even the very youngest while little hands will find shapes to trace and finger trails to explore. Die-cut holes and clever design provide lots of opportunities for peep-o games too. Appealing, and really well-thought out, this is an ideal first book. ~ Andrea Reece
An engaging, interactive board book, specially designed for very young children, full of vivid colours, stylish illustrations and friendly sea creatures. Simple slider mechanisms allow the pictures to be transformed, as a group of playful seals swim around, a hermit crab emerges from its shell, and more.
April 2015 Book of the Month This chunky, colourful little board book is just the thing to develop early faculties including hand-eye co-ordination and fine motor skills. Cheerful animals are depicted in bright colours on each page, and sturdy sliders can be moved from side to side – often with a satisfying thunk – to reveal surprises: meerkats popping up from their burrows, monkeys swinging through the trees, a bush-baby’s eyes blinking open. There’s lots to look at, lots to name, and this is just the thing to share at home, or to pop into the buggy if you are going on a journey, or even planning lunch out (you can wipe clean the pages too). ~ Andrea Reece
March 15 Book of the Month Cloth books are the perfect thing to tuck into baby’s buggy or cot, a lovely way to introduce the very, very young to books, and perfect for sharing. Bright colours and silky soft pages make this particularly appealing. A smiley little panda appears on each page, exploring a garden, riding a train and playing in the park before sailing into the night sky in a balloon at bedtime. There’s lots to point at and name. A page of crackly foil gives a very satisfying rustle when squeezed, extra fun for baby. ~ Andrea Reece
Babies will love looking at the bright, high-contrast pictures, feeling the textures and listening to the musical sounds as they explore this vibrant board book.
A delightful way of keeping excited children busy in the run-up to Christmas. There are a wealth of ideas for gifts and decorations, all accompanied by simple step-by-step instructions.
Babies will be mesmerised by the bright pictures and tactile trails as in this vibrant board book. Each page is specially designed to be visually stimulating with bright, eye-catching illustrations and lots to look at. ***Note that the extract does not show the flaps and touchy-feely fingertrails of this book.
A wonderful introduction to different musical instruments, and how they sound on their own and together.
Usbourne have put together a beautiful collection of 200 decorative tear-out sheets for creating irresistible handmade Christmas decorations. Follow the clear step by step instructions to create bright and festive paperchains, snowflakes, angels, woven hearts and folded stars. This is a great activity book to keep the kids busy on cold wet afternoons. The only things you need are sharp scissors, some tape and a little bit of Christmas spirit.
Lovely Christmassy pages are made much more fun by the addition of pages of stickers which young children can easily peel off and stick onto the pictures to personalise topics such as Letters to Santa, Wrapping presents, Making Toys, Elf Village and Thank you, Santa. A fun way to prepare for Christmas.
As babies begin to interact with the world, they will love to reach out and play with the holes, tactile patches and flaps in this vibrantly colourful book. This first book will help babies learn about turning the pages, looking and pointing - an essential part of starting to understand what books are all about.
Lots of touchy feely and visually stimulating things for toddlers to enjoy in this delightful board book. Every page is animal themed. A wonderful sensory experience.
3+. This book is bustling with busy Christmas-themed pictures with lots of hidden things to spot and colour in, such as skating penguins, dancing elves, presents, snowflakes, decorations and Santa. Suitable for children, this book contains picture puzzles that include mazes, matching pairs, odd-ones-out and many colouring opportunities. And there's even a Christmas on every page to find! Hours of entertainment so perfect for keeping children busy in the exciting run-up to Christmas or indeed for that Christmas stocking so mum and dad can get a lie-in on Christmas morning!!!
Little fingers will love touching this book and laughing at all the things that show it is not an elephant! Ears that are too rough, a tail that is too tufty, toenails that are too bumpy. But what about the tusks? They are just right.
Thus inspiring book is packed full of creative ideas for anyone who wants to draw. Simple step by step instructions - on technique, on materials and on method - on how to draw animals, buildings, people and cartoons as well as giving tips on shading and perspective. With easier projects to more challenging ones this book is perfect for budding artists of any age.
Filled with ideas for painting, drawing and collage, this title encourages children of all ages to explore and develop their artistic techniques. It helps children to explore the uses of a range of materials including chalk, paint and pencil, elastic bands, salt and watercolour through many imaginative projects including ink beetles, deep-sea fish, and lemon juice frogs. Also available in a smaller format edition - Complete Book of Art Ideas (small format)
Irresistible to inquisitive fingers, the strokeable features within each book in the ‘That’s not my...’ series are designed to develop sensory and language awareness through the bright pictures, simple text and patches of different textures – in this one it’s a wooly hat, silky gloves and squashy socks among others. A message from Peter Usborne, the founder of the 'That's not my...' series:The ‘That’s not my...’ Touchy-feely titles is Usborne’s flagship series . A phenomenal success it is quite obviously adored by the very young.If you’re looking for other great books for this age range then go to our Babies and Toddlers category
Irresistible to inquisitive fingers, the strokeable features within each book in the ‘That’s not my...’ series are designed to develop sensory and language awareness through the bright pictures, simple text and patches of different textures – in this one it’s a wooly hat, a fluffy teddy and a silky blanket among others. A message from Peter Usborne, the founder of the 'That's not my...' series:The ‘That’s not my...’ Touchy-feely titles is Usborne’s flagship series . A phenomenal success it is quite obviously adored by the very young.If you’re looking for other great books for this age range then go to our Babies and Toddlers category
This delightful tab board book that’s perfect for even the smallest toddler contains a selection of well-loved traditional carols from I Saw Three Ships and Away in a Manger to We Three kings and the all time favourite of We Wish You a Merry Christmas. There are 10 Christmas carols in all and they are accompanied by a CD that’s perfect for children to sing along to, plus there is a further version of the carols on the CD with a singing voice for children to listen to.
Filled with ideas for painting, drawing and collage, this title encourages children of all ages to explore and develop their artistic techniques. It helps children to explore the uses of a range of materials including chalk, paint and pencil, elastic bands, salt and watercolour through many imaginative projects including ink beetles, deep-sea fish, and lemon juice frogs. This is the smaller format edition - also available in large format - Complete Book of Art Ideas (large format)
Irresistible to inquisitive fingers, the strokeable features within each book in the ‘That’s not my...’ series help an owner to know its pet. In That’s Not My Puppy, the puppy’s coat is too hairy, the tail is too fluffy, the ears are too shaggy but the lovely squashy nose is just right. A message from Peter Usborne, the founder of the 'That's not my...' series: 2009 sees the 10th anniversary of the publication of That's not my Puppy, the very first title in our flagship Touchy-feely series. Now a phenomenal success, this series is quite obviously adored by the very young. If you’re looking for other great books for this age range then go to our Babies and Toddlers category.
From a red shiny apple to a little toy zebra, the bright, stylised illustrations in this ABC will attract the attention of readers beginning to pick out the letters of the alphabet. Each letter is boldly printed on the page and tabs behind highlight the letters to extend the impact. If you’re looking for other great books for this age range then go to our Babies and Toddlers category.
From a red shiny apple to a little toy zebra, the bright, stylised illustrations in this ABC will attract the attention of readers beginning to pick out the letters of the alphabet. Each letter is boldly printed on the page and tabs behind highlight the letters to extend the impact. If you’re looking for other great books for this age range then go to our Babies and Toddlers category.
A delightful concertina cloth book that also works as a frieze in a cot too. Colourful on one side for the slightly older baby whose ability to focus has developed and on the reverse the animals are in black and white so even the tiniest baby can enjoy.
An inspirational guide to over 120 ideas for painting, drawing, printing and creating collage - perfect for your budding artists. Different art techniques are clearly explained through project-based chapters including watercolour washes, paint splattering effects, simple print-making, sponge painting, oil pastel techniques, continuous line drawings and mixed media collage. It also includes suggestions for lots of exciting ways to use a variety of different art materials. It is spiral-bound to allow easy use and transportation, and means no card will ever get lost!
Shortlisted for Baby Book Award, Early Year Awards 2009 Irresistible to inquisitive fingers, the strokeable features within each book in the ‘That’s not my...’ series help an owner to know more about an animal. In That’s Not My Frog, the frog’s tummy is too squashy, the feet are too silky, the tongue is too rough but frog’s throat is just right. A message from Peter Usborne, the founder of the 'That's not my...' series:2009 sees the 10th anniversary of the first publication of That's not my Puppy, the very first title in our flagship Touchy-feely series. Now a phenomenal success, this series is quite obviously adored by the very young.If you’re looking for other great books for this age range then go to our Babies and Toddlers category
‘Look and say’ what you see on the farm. Delve into the illustrations which are brightly coloured photographs of attractively made models and then point and name ‘dog’, ‘sheep’, ‘tractor’, ‘cow’, ‘horse’ and the rest. The farmyard comes alive in each of the spreads of this robust board book with bold tabs to help navigation. If you’re looking for other great books for this age range then go to our Babies and Toddlers category.
Perfect for all babies, this is a first ‘book’ which is as much a cot decoration as a traditional book. Across fourteen ‘pages’ – 7 pages on each side of a padded cloth - beautiful bold and bright images show different animals thus stimulating the vision of the very young. Soft to the touch and with a silky finish, this is beautiful to feel as well as to ‘read’. If you’re looking for other great books for this age range then go to our Babies and Toddlers category.
Irresistible to inquisitive fingers, the strokeable features within each book in the ‘That’s not my...’ series help an owner to know its pet. In That’s not my Pony, the pony’s mane is too fluffy, the saddle is too shiny, the hooves are too bumpy and the tail is too tufty but the soft white nose proves that it is right after all! A message from Peter Usborne, the founder of the 'That's not my...' series: 2009 sees the 10th anniversary of the publication of That's not my Puppy, the very first title in our flagship Touchy-feely series. Now a phenomenal success, this series is quite obviously adored by the very young. If you’re looking for other great books for this age range then go to our Babies and Toddlers category.
A many layer approach to some of the most interesting wild animals. A short information text is matched by attractive illustrations which include some lovely details to touch and feel and four simple jigsaws to develop the concept of matching pieces visually. Elephants, koalas, lions and pandas are all shown in a simple style. If you’re looking for other great books for this age range then go to our Babies and Toddlers category.
Irresistible to inquisitive fingers, the strokeable features within each book in the ‘That’s not my...’ series help its owner get to know their pet or favourite toy. In That’s Not My Tractor, the tractor’s trailer is too rough, the funnel is too smooth but the shiny headlights are perfect. A message from Peter Usborne, the founder of the 'That's not my...' series: 2009 sees the 10th anniversary of the publication of That's not my Puppy, the very first title in our flagship Touchy-feely series. Now a phenomenal success, this series is quite obviously adored by the very young. If you’re looking for other great books for this age range then go to our Babies and Toddlers category.
Dragon fans will adore this new addition to Usborne's Magic Painting series. Simply brush water over the pages and watch as they burst into colour, revealing an array of magical scenes.
Dress the dolls as they travel on holiday in this delightful addition to the incredibly successful Sticker Dolly Dressing series. Tilly, Lola and Erin are getting ready to travel around the world. Little children can join in the journey as they dress the dolls for each adventurous activity with over 250 stickers. Illustrations: Full colour throughout WARNING! Not suitable for children under 36 months because of small parts. Choking Hazard.
Children will love to dress the dollies as they travel around the world, checking in at the airport, boarding an inter-city train, enjoying a cycling tour, pony trekking and more. With over 250 reusable stickers of sunhats, snowsuits, suitcases, hiking boots, summer dresses and more, plus a fold-out cover to 'park' stickers when not in use.
A delightful addition to the Little Dolly Dressing series. Follow Ruby the Rainbow fairy as she flutters around Fairyland in search of colourful fairy dust. Use the stickers to dress the fairies and decorate the pages. Scenes include a garden filled with red flowers, an orange orchard and a yellow meadow and lots more.
Enter the undersea world where mermaids gather pearls, meet a mermaid queen, find a treasure chest laden with gold and jewels and dive with sleek seals. This is a delightful addition to the bestselling Sticker Dolly dressing series. Dress the dolls, and add decorative tails and accessories from the sticker pages.
A delightful board book with beautiful illustrations and simple lyrical text. Press the embedded sound buttons to hear specially arranged music from Saint-Saens famous The Carnival of the Animals. The music includes the majestic Royal March of the Lions, the humorous Fossils and the delicate Aquarium.
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