Most Popular Books by Maurice Pledger

Oscar is determined to meet a goldfish, so w hen one flashes past him he goes looking for more. Lift-up f laps on every page conceal pop-up creatures, and at the end of the story there''''s a special surprise just waiting to be f ound ''

Maurice Pledger''s most popular animal characters come to life in these oversized touch-and-feel board books. These 5-spread books combine Pledger''s detailed animal illustrations with a variety of touch elements to create an interactive storybook children will love to read again and again.

When Olivia Owl tries to find another owl to play with, she meets new animal friends of all kinds. Children will delight in the surprises that await Olivia in this full-color interactive book.

Ozzy loves to have fun, but he doesn''t have any other owls to play with As he sets off to find some, lift the flaps to discover that friends come in all shapes and sizes. Soon Ozzy''s surrounded by animal playmates of many kinds in this interactive story.

Come on a night-time adventure around the world and find out who''s awake when you''re fast asleep! As you explore the pop-up panoramas you''ll hear the mysterious sounds of the night. Listen to the eerie howl of the mountain wolf, the majestic roar of the tiger and the haunting hoot of the tawny owl echo from the moonlit scenes ... It''s far from quiet in the dead of night! Every page of this spectacular pop-up book bursts with life, colour and sound. Each night-time scene is accompanied by fascinating information about the creatures living there, so you can look, listen AND learn. The sounds of the wild are calling! The interactive elements of this book will keep young children''s attention and encourage them to read the information.

An illustrated introduction to the animals of the rain forests, with reusable stickers to help young children learn.

Come on a safari adventure! As you explore the pop-up panoramas you''ll hear the safari sounds. It''s far from quiet in the dead of night!

Maurice Pledger''s wonderful Nature Trails series is back, with some brand new titles! Join Billy Bunny as he goes on an adventure to find his family. On the way he learns how some baby animals look like their parents, while others hatch from eggs; how camouflage keeps young creatures safe; why some animals live in nests; and all about metamorphosis! Touch-and-feel textures are revealed through die-cut gatefolds, so little ones can lift the flaps and discover the creatures underneath! AGES: 3+ years AUTHOR: Maurice Pledger was awarded the Francis Williams Illustration Award for the Best Descriptive Illustration in 1982. This accolade, sponsored by the Victoria and Albert Museum, is awarded only once in every five years. SELLING POINTS: Maurice Pledger''s books have sold over 10 million copies worldwide A fun story that teaches natural history facts Popular format with textures ***NOVELTY TITLE*** (Flaps)

2009 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award Winner The prehistoric forest is alive with noise! Herds of duck-billed dinosaurs are honking and braying at each other while smaller plant-eating dinosaurs are grunting and rustling in the bushes. Then all of a sudden--ROAR--it''s the terrifying sound of a T. Rex! Now dino-loving kids can meet all of the incredible animals that once walked the face of the earth in this incredible new book from best-selling illustrator Maurice Pledger.Sounds of the Wild: Dinosaurs brings together dramatic, multilayered dinosaur sound effects with incredible pop-up panoramas to give children a sense of life 200 million years ago. They''ll discover a panoply of prehistoric creatures from the Triassic and Jurassic periods through the Late Jurassic and Cretaceous eras. They''ll dine with fearsome meat-eater Allosaurus, hear the eerie calls of the giant underwater Liopleurodon, and insist that you read the book again and again. With Pledger''s stunning illustrations and a detailed guide to the dinosaurs of each period, kids will find this book entertaining as well as educational.

With delightful sounds and five stunning pop-up panoramas featuring Pledger''s award-winning art, this book lets kids get up close with the insect world. Full color.

An introduction to ocean animals with more than 200 stickers for interactive learning.

No matter where you are in the world, there are animals living all around you. From the beach to the woods, the riverbank to the meadow, every habitat is fascinating and full of life--and portrayed beautifully in Wildlife World! With more than 200 oversized stickers that kids can insert into Pledger''s stunning paintings of wildlife scenes, it''s easier than ever for them to learn what life is like for animals all over the world. They''ll journey to the meadow buzzing with interesting insects, adding stickers of beetles, honeybees, grasshoppers, and other flying creatures. At the edge of the river, they''ll find bright green frogs and turtles, and add their own slimy snakes and salamanders from the extensive collection of stickers. They''ll also learn about the chirping birds that soar through the skies and the fish that swim beneath the surface of the sea, and complete those scenes with stickers of majestic hawks and falcons and sleek sharks and dolphins. By the time they''re done, they''ll know more about the animal kingdom than ever before. Wildlife World takes kids into a world of unimaginable fun and excitement--a world you''ll have trouble getting them to leave!

Stick with us and we''ll show you a good time. A whole new creepy-crawly adventure awaits inside the pages of Bug World. Inside, discover what a bug actually is, its relatives, how they move and how far, and where they live and hide. Also learn about the dangers of some bugs, and about their little bug bodies. From tiny fleas to giant butterflies, differentiate between spiders and insects and beetles. Beautiful butterflies, magical moths, and their whole metamorphosis unfold inside these pages. Perfect for at-home or on-the-go activities, Bug World is a must-have for sticker fanatics. Bug World is the best way to get stuck on learning about insects, spiders, and beetles--and how they share the world around us.

Kids will go wild over this new auditory adventure by Maurice Pledger. Sail the seas on an adventure to discover some of the world''s most exciting shores. As you approach land and explore the pop-up panoramas, you''ll hear the call of the scarlet ibis, the roar of a polar bear, and the bellow of an alligator. Ready to explore? The sounds of the wild are calling! Sounds of the Wild: Seashore lets you see and hear your way from shore to shore, and get to know the many different creatures and animals that live there.

Everyone loves learning about these mysterious creatures. A whole new larger-than-life adventure awaits inside the pages ofDinosaur World. Inside, jump back in time to discover various dinosaurs and their relatives, where they lived and when, how their enormous bodies work, what they ate and how much, and all sorts of interesting facts about these animals that existed long before we did. Perfect for at-home or on-the-go activities,Dinosaur Worldis a must-have for sticker or dinosaur fanatics. Dinosaur Worldis the best way to get stuck on learning about these Mesozoic land giants and how they lived in the world millions of years ago.