Bøker av Rosie Dickins

Learning times tables is essential and needs endless practice. With flaps to lift to find out the answers to a range of multiplication questions, this title features an innovative approach to what can be a dry and tricky subject. It is suitable for parents and children to share on the road to learn times tables.

An interactive introduction to information and communication technology, which explains what goes on inside computers and what makes them do what they do. With lots of flaps to lift and look beneath, fact-hungry children will devour the fascinating data contained in this bright and engaging non-fiction book.

An introduction to coding for complete beginners, this friendly and accessible book teaches children the basics of Scratch (a free, online programme developed by MIT which is widely used in primary schools), allowing them to get inside the code of their computer and create simple games and animations on screen."e;Coding for Beginners using Scratch does an excellent job of making it a fun and accessible journey for even the youngest readers ... It is both a great starter lesson for moving on to more advanced software and a book to give you a new hobby with which to impress friends"e; - LoveReading4Kids"e;A super guide to coding for beginners... Written so clearly and simply that even a non-coding adult could understand it."e; - Lancashire Evening Post"e;An accessible introduction, walking children through the basics before getting them started on some fun projects to stretch their skills."e; - The Guardian"e;An ideal introduction to what will be a very important subject for the kids of today."e; - Silicon Republic"e;The clear explanations make every project easily achievable and will really give children confidence to tackle coding for themselves; the end results are great fun and very satisfying, giving children a strong sense of achievement."e; - Parents in Touch"e;Start from Scratch, literally, and build up your coding skills with the help of this step-by-step guide to one of the most popular coding languages for children."e; - Cork Evening Echo"e;An introduction to the computer language especially suited to beginners."e; - Books for Keeps

Forgotten Fairy Tales of Brave and Brilliant Girls is a captivating book by the accomplished author, Susanna Davidson. This enchanting compilation of tales, published in 2019, transports readers into a magical world where girls are the heroes of their own stories. Davidson masterfully weaves together narratives that are not only entertaining but also empowering, showcasing the courage, intelligence, and resilience of female protagonists. The book, belonging to the genre of Fairy Tales, is a refreshing departure from traditional tales where damsels are in distress and need rescuing. Instead, it highlights the bravery and brilliance of girls, making it an inspiring read for young readers. Published by Usborne Publishing Ltd, Forgotten Fairy Tales of Brave and Brilliant Girls is a must-read for anyone seeking a refreshing perspective on fairy tales. The book is available in English.

Lift the Flap How Your Body Works is an engaging and informative book by Rosie Dickins. Published by Usborne Publishing Ltd in 2020, this book is an excellent resource for those curious about the human body. The book falls under the genre of educational literature and is designed to help readers understand the complex workings of their own bodies. Rosie Dickins, a renowned author in this field, has done an excellent job of presenting this complicated topic in a simple and understandable way. The interactive 'lift-the-flap' design makes the learning process even more enjoyable. This book is a must-have for those who wish to learn more about the human body in an interactive and fun way. Make sure to get your copy from Usborne Publishing Ltd, a trusted name in educational literature.

Marvel at the mind-boggling world of atoms and molecules - the building blocks of EVERYTHING everywhere (including you). Lift over 90 flaps to learn about atoms, molecules, compounds and electrons, and chemical reactions and explore the Periodic Table. With links to specially selected websites for activities and videos.

A fun, friendly guide to coding on a tablet computer using the free ScratchJR app. Discover how computers work and how to tell them what to do using code, then follow simple, step-by-step instructions to code stories and games including a fairy garden, a pet monster and a space game. Links to websites and helpful notes for grown-ups included!

This write-in book is packed with gorgeously simple animal artwork and activities. Each page is full of things to spot, scribble and say - with a little white mouse to find on every spread! Perfect for entertaining young children, while helping to develop vocabulary, fine motor skills and early mark making.

Gorgeously illustrated, these enchanting stories are perfect for sharing with young children - or any fan of magical mythical animals. Five different tales feature royal unicorns, weather unicorns, clumsy unicorns and more.

Bursting with easy fingerprinting ideas, this fun activity book comes with its own inkpad of seven bright colours. Inspired by famous paintings, you can decorate hats, fill vases with sunflowers, dot markings on tigers and dragons, and even create your own art show. Simple text introduces each activity, and you can see all the original paintings at the back of the book. A spiral binding means pages lie flat for easy printing.

Età di lettura: da 4 anni.

Welcome to the art gallery! On display you'll discover 12 famous paintings by Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, Georges Seurat and more. Put together the 300-piece jigsaw, then find out about each painting and artist in the accompanying book - with internet links to find out more online. Presented in a beautiful gift box, this is a fun activity for all the family. Created in association with The National Gallery, London. Completed size of jigsaw: 40 x 59cm.

Marvel at the mind-boggling world of atoms and molecules - the building blocks of EVERYTHING everywhere (including you) - in this entertaining book and 300-piece jigsaw set. Find out what atoms and molecules are, where they come from, how they behave and how they are displayed in the Periodic Table. Then explore further with links to activities and videos on specially selected websites. Completed size of jigsaw: 59cm x 40cm

Età di lettura: da 7 anni.

This beautiful book illustrated by John Joven contains six of Rudyard Kipling's classic `Just So Stories', specially rewritten for little children. The stories include How the Elephant got his Trunk, How the Leopard got his Spots and How the Camel got his Hump. Perfect for reading aloud to young children or for older children to read by themselves.

Età di lettura: da 6 anni.

This book peers through the microscope to reveal TINY unimaginable wonders. Discover bizarre minibeasts and peculiar plants, meet the millions of microbes that live around and inside you, and marvel at miniature technology. The perfect introduction to a fascinating area of science.

The classic story by L. Frank Baum, retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. When Dorothy is whizzed to Oz in a tornado, she lands in a place where nothing is quite as it seems. Can she find the Wizard, defeat the Wicked Witch of the West, and be granted her wish to return to Kansas?

Fun introduction to key maths skills. Lift the flaps and learn important maths skills. Simple explanations and engaging illustrations make new concepts easy to grasp. Perfect for ages 4+.

Fun, educational and easy, this latest addition to the best-selling series features 16 fabulous paintings by Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet and more. Just brush water over the black-and-white outlines to make each picture burst magically into colour. Published with London's world-famous National Gallery.

A delightful illustrated book of animal stories from around the world, specially selected and retold for younger children. Contains five classic stories: The Fox and the Tiger, Chicken Licken, How the Zebra Got His Stripes, The Greedy Dog, The Brave Little Hare.

Discover five charming horse and pony stories from around the world - from a little pony who wants to be all grown up, to three wild horses who outwit a hungry wolf.

Molly and her sisters meet a wicked giant who wants to eat them. Molly's quick thinking saves them... but to defeat the giant forever, Molly will have to return and steal three magical treasures. Based on an old Scottish tale, sometimes known as Molly Whuppie.

Princess Greta says she loves her father as much as salt. "Salt is for cooks," he roars and sends her away. Now she must take care of herself...and teach the old king a lesson about love, too. A beautifully illustrated version of the forgotten fairy tale, specially written for young readers who have just started to read alone.

Naughty Crab keeps making trouble... can the Wise Man stop him? This charmingly illustrated adaptation of one of Rudyard Kipling's much-loved Just So Stories is part of the Usborne Reading Programme, specially written for children who are learning to read. With entertaining puzzles to solve at the end.

Calling all space cadets! Usborne assigns you a mission to see inside these extraordinary space stations and spacecrafts, from the beginning of the space race to the latest missions to Mars and beyond. With over 70 flaps to lift, plus links to websites with video clips and more information. Published in association with the UK Space Agency.

The classic horror story by Mary Shelley retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Victor Frankenstein dreams of creating life. As lightning flashes across the sky, his creature stirs. Will it be the perfect being he imagines, or a monster? Part of the Usborne Reading Programme.