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12 interactive books for curious toddlers

The Dinos on the Bus

Hop on and sing along to the tune of "The Wheels on the Bus!" 
 
Roar, stomp and clap along with a class of playful dinosaurs as they go on their first bus journey! 
 
"The Wheels on the Bus" transforms into the squeals on the bus as the little dinos travel up and down, round and round, all through the land. Packed full of actions to join in, with a calming ending to wind down after all the excitement, this is the perfect first picture book to enjoy together. 
 
Young readers will stomp their feet and clap their hands in delight as they sing along with this fun-filled, dinosaur reinvention of this popular rhyme! 
 
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Supports development of early language 
Encourages interaction and play 
Recommended for children aged 2+

Peter Millett (Author) Peter Millett is an award-winning New Zealand-born children's author who loves writing quirky, upbeat humorous stories for kids. Peter has written entertaining books for pre-school, primary and middle-grade readers and he's performed in front of school groups in America, Australia, England, NZ and Scotland. Peter's number one goal is to help make reading and writing a rewarding and fun-filled pastime for kids worldwide. Tony Neal (Illustrator) Tony Neal is a graphic artist and illustrator from South Leicestershire, England. His passion for art and illustration has led him to a blooming career in children's book illustration where he now creates works for various publishing houses and clients worldwide. Clients include: Egmont, Ladybird, Little Tiger Press, &amp; Simon &amp; Schuster, to name but a few. Tony's work is inspired by everyday life and the quirky details that surround us. He loves to create charming characters in whimsical scenes and telling stories with his pictures.

Roar, stomp and clap along with a class of playful dinosaurs as they go on their first bus journey! 
 
"The Wheels on the Bus" transforms into the squeals on the bus as the little dinos travel up and down, round and round, all through the land. Packed full of actions to join in, with a calming ending to wind down after all the excitement, this is the perfect first picture book to enjoy together. 
 
Young readers will stomp their feet and clap their hands in delight as they sing along with this fun-filled, dinosaur reinvention of this popular rhyme!

Peter Millett

Tony Neal

Join in with a crew of jolly pirates as they search the coast for treasure. When the pirates find 'x marks the spot', they fill their pockets with too much heavy gold, and their bus begins to sink . . . With a heave and a ho, and a bit of teamwork, can the jolly crew save their bus? 
 
Packed full of actions to join in, with a calming ending to wind down after all the excitement, this is the perfect first picture book to enjoy reading aloud together. 
 
Young readers will stomp their feet and clap their hands in delight as they sing along with this fun-filled, pirate reinvention of this popular rhyme!

The Pirates on the Bus

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