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8 books for little kids that help teach empathy

This collection of toddler-friendly stories will help teach little ones about the importance of empathy and how to be kind and considerate towards others.

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Best books for little sports fans
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Make a jellyfish mobile out of a recycled plastic bottle
Best books to read when a new sibling is on the way

Best books to read when a new sibling is on the way
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7 books for kids that love dinosaurs

Do you know a little person who is passionate about all things prehistoric? Help them learn their theropods from their sauropods with a fun dinosaur fact book or just let them stomp along with their favourite dino-loving characters.
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14 books for kids that love animals

There are so many fabulous books about amazing animals, it was hard to narrow this list down. From lively characters to fun facts about the animal kingdom, we’ve included something for all ages here – even the littlest of animal lovers!
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The best new Ladybird books out in 2021

It's a new year and that means new books to inspire, educate and entertain! So, we've put together a list of the Ladybird books to watch out for in 2021. Jump to: Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct

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Make your own cherry blossom and bumblebee decorations for spring

It's officially spring! So, get crafty with the kids and make some everlasting cherry blossoms decorated with little fuzzy bees, inspired by What To Look For In Spring.
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Download these Where's Peppa? activity sheets

In Where’s Peppa? Peppa is playing hide-and-seek with her brother George. And little ones can do the same with these fun colouring and cut-out activity sheets.
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Make your own Sensational Butterflies inspired mobile

Butterflies come in lots of shapes and colours. Did you know that there are over 180,000 different kinds in the world? They can be found in gardens, local parks, window boxes, and now anywhere in your home with this fun craft!

Bedtime books for little ones

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10 books to help children learn to read and write

This selection of books will help little ones learn to read and write for the first time, whether they’re preparing for school, or just practising at home.
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Best books to develop children’s STEM learning

Science, technology, engineering, and maths are all a crucial part of the national curriculum – and if you have the right book, they can be really fun and accessible to learn. This list covers everything from simple maths to why electricity is s
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How to teach your child phonics

Flummoxed by phonics? Here’s the what, why and how of phonics to help guide you and your child.

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