New Releases by Moira Butterfield

Each title of The Olympics examines the the Olympic Games from ancient times, then the revival of the 1890s through to today''s multi-million pound business. From the history of the games to which events are included and why, and from scandals to record breakers, The Olympics puts the reader at the centre of the action with fact-packed text, dramatic full-colour photos, facts and statistics.

Each title of The Olympics examines the the Olympic Games from ancient times, then the revival of the 1890s through to today''s multi-million pound business. From the history of the games to which events are included and why, and from scandals to record breakers, The Olympics puts the reader at the centre of the action with fact-packed text, dramatic full-colour photos, facts and statistics.

Each title of The Olympics examines the the Olympic Games from ancient times, then the revival of the 1890s through to today''s multi-million pound business. From the history of the games to which events are included and why, and from scandals to record breakers, The Olympics puts the reader at the centre of the action with fact-packed text, dramatic full-colour photos, facts and statistics.

Each title of The Olympics examines the the Olympic Games from ancient times, then the revival of the 1890s through to today''s multi-million pound business. From the history of the games to which events are included and why, and from scandals to record breakers, The Olympics puts the reader at the centre of the action with fact-packed text, dramatic full-colour photos, facts and statistics.

(back cover) Boys and girls have fun learning about opposites with their Pull and Push Playbook! There are lots of fun activities for children to take part in and talk about on every page, and they can pull or push each picture to make it magically change. In this series: You''re Red, I''m Blue Count 1 Count 2 You''re Big, I''m Small

Have fun learning colors with this pull and push book.

Learn to count from 1 to 20 using these magical pages that you can pull or push to make the picture change.

A collection of survival information presented in quick, easy-to-read summary-style segments that are supplemented with sidebar tips and brief tales of men and women who survived dangers in the wild.

"Find Magic Fish and his friends by dipping the pages of this book in the bath or under a tap"--Cover.

Toddlers will have fun with this book at bath time. Each foam-padded page is constructed of sturdy, floatable vinyl, and shows a picture of a friendly animal. When kids dunk these books into the bath water they get a big surprise. A duck, a sheep, a frog, a butterfly, and a fish magically change their colors. When the pages dry out, the animals return to their original white. The book is packaged in a transparent plastic bag with a hanger card.

George is not happy about his first day in preschool with his friends Anna, Jack, and Lucy until he gets a chance to play with them, visit the ducks in the park, paint, and choose a story for the teacher to read. On board pages.

In the tradition of Kate Jacobs and Lolly Winston comes a deeply felt, utterly charming novel of three newfound friends and the unexpected gift that will change their lives. In the quiet community of Avalon, Illinois, Julia Evarts wonders how to move on with her life. Though her husband and five-year-old daughter give her an abundance of love, Julia still reels from a tragedy that has left her estranged from the sister who was once her best friend. Meanwhile, across town, widow Madeleine Davis takes great pleasure in serving up delectable treats and cozy comforts at her tea salon&—now, if only she had some customers to enjoy them. And famed concert cellist and recent Avalon transplant Hannah de Brisay finds herself at a crossroads when her career and marriage come to abrupt ends. The three strangers forge a friendship at Madeleine&’s Tea Shop, and soon their camaraderie extends to everyone in Avalon in the guise of a unique and wonderful gift. But even as Julia becomes ever closer to her new friends, she realizes the profound necessity of confronting the painful past she shares with her sister. Life and loss, friendship and community, food and family:Friendship Breadtells a spirited, remarkably moving tale about the triumph of hope. Look for special features inside. Join the Circle for author chats and more.

With bright illustrations and lift-the-flap fun, this book will help you learn what animals live in what habitats.

Presents questions about the sounds different animals make such as "Do goats growl?" and "Do hamsters hoot?" with the answers hidden beneath the flaps.

Muddypaws is a heart-warming tale of a boy and his sidekick.

Splash the dolphin searches the ocean for a fallen star to give to his mother. Includes textured illustrations that sparkle.

(back cover) Everyone knows that frogs don''t fly, but can you guess who does? Lift the first flap to find the answer and the second flap to find a surprise! This delightful play book is full of fun and perfect for sharing. With bright, cheerful illustrations from well-known children''s book illustrator Sonia Canals and lively text from author Moira Butterfield, this book is ideal for younger children.

(back cover) Everyone knows that lions don''t like lettuce, but can you guess who does? Lift the first flap to find the answer and the second flap to find a surprise! This delightful play book is full of fun and perfect for sharing. With bright, cheerful illustrations from well-known children''s book illustrator Sonia Canals and lively text from author Moira Butterfield, this book is ideal for younger children.

Rhyming text reminds children of the proper times to apologize by offering up examples of rude animal behavior at the zoo.

"Follow the adventures of four busy children and find out when it''s good to say ''Excuse me!''"--Page 4 of cover.

Provides an overview of the world''s precious rain forests and the unique creatures and plants that live there. Also examines current threats to the rain forests'' survival and explains what is being done to protect them.

Discusses what kinds of trees and animals might be in a forest, the natural enemies of these animals and trees, how humans use forests, and how to conserve them.

Stories, science experiments, and other fun activities provide an introduction to the season of summer.

Stories, science experiments, and other fun activities provide an introduction to the season of autumn.

"Lots of fun for little hands! Mix and match the heads and bodies of the cute characters in this split-page book--then add the magnetic feet."--Cover back.

Describes parts of a well-known animal and invites the reader to identify it.

This series of information books takes a child-friendly look at basic technology and animals. Each book uses inviting illustrations to captivate young learners and draw them into the world of information.

Babies, toddlers and young children will love the exciting new additions to the Ladybird Baby and Toddler range.