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Download a Storytime with Spot activity pack

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Features

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Children's reading lists

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Find Spot at the Hospital

Eric Hill (1927-2014) started his artistic career as an art studio messenger and from there went on to become a cartoonist and eventually an art director at a leading advertising agency. In 1978 Eric made up a story about a small puppy to read to his son at bedtime and Spot was born. The success of his first bestselling lift-the-flap classic Where's Spot? in 1980 convinced him to become a full-time author, and his Spot books have been enjoyed by children around the world ever since. In 2008 he was awarded an OBE for services to children's literacy.

It's Spot's first time going to hospital, as he visits his poorly friend Tom. What will it be like? 
 
In this new lift-the-flap story, Spot and Mum head to the hospital to see his friend Tom, who has hurt his leg. But on their way to the Children's Ward, Spot disappears! Where did he go? 
 
Toddlers will enjoy joining Spot as he is introduced to the different areas of a hospital for the first time - as well as the doctors and nurses that they he meets on his visit. This new story is full of the unexpected surprises and gentle humour that makes the original Where's Spot? a children's classic. An added early learning spread at the end of the book also teaches children key hospital-themed vocabulary from the story. 
 
With interactive flaps to train fine motor skills, and an adventure that sparks curiosity and imagination, Find Spot at the Hospital is perfect for early learning and play. 
 
Eric Hill's Where's Spot? was the first ever lift-the-flap book - and his ground-breaking innovation continues to delight and surprise readers with interactive fun. Spot has now been a trusted character in early learning for over 40 years, selling over 65 million books worldwide. 
 
Loved this? Try these: 
 
Where's Spot? 
Find Spot at Nursery 
Find Spot at the Zoo 
Find Spot: at the Library

Find Spot at Easter

Happy Easter! 
 
In this brand new lift-the-flap adventure, Spot and Mum are on their way to an Easter picnic. There are lots of noisy animals to see on the walk to Grandma and Grandpa's house... but when they're almost there, Spot disappears! Where has he gone? 
 
Toddlers will love searching for Spot and learning the sounds of all the baby animals they meet along the way! This new story is full of the unexpected surprises and gentle humour that makes the original Where's Spot? a children's classic. 
 
With interactive flaps to train fine motor skills and an adventure that sparks curiosity and imagination, Find Spot at Easter is perfect for early learning and play. 
 
Eric Hill's Where's Spot? was the first ever lift-the-flap book - and his ground-breaking innovation continues to delight and surprise readers with interactive fun. Spot has now been a trusted character in early learning for over 40 years, selling over 65 million books worldwide. 
 
Loved this? Try these: 
 
Where's Spot? 
Find Spot at the Zoo 
Find Spot: A Sporty Day 
Find Spot at Nursery

Spot Goes to the Park

Join Spot and his friends as they go on an adventure to the park in this fun lift-the-flap tale. 
 
It's a lovely day, and Spot is excited to take his ball to the park and play with his friends. But, oh no - he throws the ball too far, and it gets lost! Luckily, he makes a new friend who can help get it back... 
 
With fun flaps to develop fine motor skills and an adventurous story to encourage curiosity and exploration, this classic story is perfect for early learning and play. 
 
Eric Hill's Where's Spot? was the first ever lift-the-flap book - and his ground-breaking innovation continues to delight and surprise readers with interactive fun. Spot has now been a trusted character in early learning for over 40 years, selling over 65 million books worldwide. 
 
Loved this? Try these! 
 
Where's Spot? 
Spot Goes to the Farm 
Spot Goes on Holiday 
Spot Goes to School 
Spot Says Goodnight 
Spot Visits His Grandparents 
Spot Bakes a Cake

Spot's Big Lift-the-flap Book

Play and learn with Spot and his friends in this BIG first concepts lift-the-flap book, full of fun! 
 
Count animals in the farmyard, search for shapes in the garden, and find colours behind each door in this playful and interactive lift-the-flap book. 
 
- Learn about colours, numbers, shapes, and opposites with Spot and his friends 
- Lots of hidden surprises to find, with multiple flaps on every page 
- This large, sturdy board book featuring Eric Hill's classic artwork is perfect for little hands 
 
 
Eric Hill's Where's Spot? was the first ever lift-the-flap book - and his ground-breaking innovation continues to delight and surprise readers with interactive fun. Spot has now been a trusted character in early learning for over 40 years, selling more than 65 million books worldwide. 
 
 
Loved this? Try one of these: 
Where's Spot? 
My Big Book of Spot 
Spot Goes to the Farm 
Find Spot at the Zoo 
Find Spot at Nursery 
What's That Sound, Spot?

shaped board book with real train sound

Spot's Train

Join Spot on a train trip in this shaped board book with a brilliant train sound! 
 
CHOO CHOO! 
Spot and Grandma have been on a day trip, and now it's time to take the train home. What will they see on the journey? 
 
Join Spot on his adventure by reading the story, and then play with the train-shaped book. You can press the button to bring it to life with real train sounds for added fun! 
 
Spot is the fun-first friend for new experiences, early learning, and stories you can play with. 
 
Loved this? Why not try: 
 
Where's Spot? 
Spot's Tractor 
Spot's Fire Engine 
Spot's Magnet Fun 
What's that Sound, Spot? 
Where are the Five Frogs, Spot? 
Where are the Yellow Chicks, Spot? 
Spot Goes to the Farm 
Spot Goes to the Park 
Spot Goes to School 
Spot Says Goodnight

Spot Says Goodnight Book & Blanket

It's time for bed - but Spot has lots of "Goodnights" to say before he settles down to sleep... 
 
Perfect for bedtime, this adorable gift set contains the classic Spot Says Goodnight board book and a soft and snuggly blanket. 
 
The lift-the-flap Spot story will help toddlers wind down as they follow along with all the fun of Spot's night time routine and play with the sturdy flaps that are perfect for little hands. The super-soft Spot-themed blanket is perfect to keep little ones warm as they drift off to sleep. 
 
Loved this? Why not try these: 
Where's Spot? 
Where's Spot: Book and Toy 
All About Spot 
Spot Loves Bedtime 
Spot's Birthday Party 
Spot's Treasure Hunt Surprise 
Spot Goes to the Farm 
Spot Goes to the Beach

Eric Hill

Join Spot and his family as they grow a pumpkin in the garden - and use it to bake an autumnal surprise! 
 
Spot and Dad love gardening together. In the spring, Spot plants a pumpkin seed. After lots of waiting and watering, it's autumn - and the pumpkin is ready! But what will they make with it? It's a pumpkin surprise! 
 
Toddlers will love this pumpkin-shaped board book for little hands that can be played with or read for twice the fun! 
 
Spot is the fun-first friend for new experiences, early learning, and stories you can play with. 
 
If you loved this, why not try: 
Where's Spot? 
Spot Goes to the Farm 
Spot Goes to the Beach 
Spot's Birthday Party 
Spot Says Goodnight 
Find Spot at Halloween 
Find Spot at Nursery

Eric Hill

Spot's Pumpkin Surprise

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