Bøker av Sam Taplin

You'd better not open the flaps... because the dinosaurs just might jump out if you do! Children will love exploring the deliciously unexpected world of this book, as each page reveals a hilarious pop-up dinosaur springing out of a cupboard or a fridge or the shower. The chaos increases with every page turned, until all the dinosaurs are revealed together in a spectacular pop-up at the end.

There are five gentle classical tunes to snuggle up with in this beautifully illustrated book. Whatever time of day it is, the enchanting animal artwork and tranquil music are a perfect way to lull little children into a peaceful sleep. Join Basil the Badger as he takes his piano to lots of different places, and makes new friends along the way by playing magical music.

This endearingly illustrated book gently introduces young children to the idea of moving house. Narrated by 4-year-old Ama, it explains each part of the process in a reassuring way. As well as the practical aspects, the book explores the emotional highs and lows of relocating, and shows that this big change can be an exciting thing, with a little help from old friends and new ones.

This beautifully illustrated sound book is a perfect way for little children to discover the magic of the seaside. From seagulls calling to dolphins squeaking and the gentle noise of the waves, the ten carefully crafted sounds conjure up the fun and excitement of the seashore. The illustrations are full of attractive details to spot and talk about, while holes in the pages and fingertrails combine with the sounds to create a delightful interactive experience.

Little children will love the irresistible fluffy lamb puppet in this delightful novelty book.

You mustn't tickle the tiger or you might make it roar... but that touchy-feely patch is ever so tempting! Little children will love pressing the touchy-feely patches to hear the animal sounds in this hilarious and charming book.

You mustn't tickle the bear, or it might growl at you... but it's hard to resist that fluffy touchy-feely patch! This hilarious book has four touchy-feely patches which make a sound when you press them (bear, eagle, moose and wolf), along with holes in the pages and a musical finale.

Brush water over the black and white illustrations and watch as underwater creatures burst into colour! There are sixteen detailed pictures to bring to life, filled with sea otters, dolphins, sharks, seahorses and lots more. With a handy fold-out back cover to prevent colours running through to the page beneath.

Brush water over the black and white illustrations and watch as the animal scenes burst into beautiful colour! Sixteen detailed pictures include kangaroos, penguins, hippos, meerkats and lots more. With a handy fold-out back cover to prevent colours running through to the page beneath.

Brush water over the beautiful black and white illustrations and watch the zoo scenes burst into colourful life. See a snake get its green scales, a flamingo's feathers turn pink, a giraffe's patterns appear as you paint, and much more.

Two books in one, this bumper activity book contains over 150 stickers as well as lots of colouring activities. The festive scenes will provide lots to spot, look at and talk about including Santa's elves in their workshop, his reindeer in their stable and Father Christmas himself, as he squeezes down chimneys to deliver his gifts.

First Sticker Book Zoo, written by Sam Taplin, is a delightful exploration of the world's most fascinating zoos, published in 2010 by Usborne Publishing Ltd. This engaging book belongs to the genre of children's literature, and it's filled with colorful illustrations and interactive elements that will keep young readers captivated. The author, Sam Taplin, masterfully combines education and entertainment, providing children with an opportunity to learn about different animals in a fun and engaging way. The book was published by Usborne Publishing Ltd, a renowned publisher known for their high-quality children's books. If you're looking for a captivating and educational book for your child, First Sticker Book Zoo by Sam Taplin is a perfect choice.

Presents the thrills and spills of the Grand Prix. This title features three sturdy tracks embedded in the pages. It accompanies two wind-up racing car toys that can be raced, overtaking one another, crashing and swerving to be the first to reach the finish line.

It's YOU who makes the magic happen in this sound book with a difference. Each time you touch the wand to the beautifully illustrated pictures, you'll hear a sparkly magic spell. From conjuring up a breeze to help a boat sail faster, to casting a spell to help Baby Dolphin swim, there's a moment of magic on every page of the enchanting story.

Each time you press a button in this book, you'll hear the Animal Orchestra play you one of Chopin's most beautiful tunes. They'll tell you a little bit about his life too. With heartwarming illustrations of the animal musicians and a sprinkling of fascinating facts about Chopin, this is a perfect introduction to one of the greatest composers of all time. And if you'd like to hear lots more of his music, there's a QR code on the back of the book.

From wailing ghosts to cackling witches, from rumbling thunder to a howling wolf, this irresistible novelty book is full of fun and spooky surprises. When you move a slider you'll see and hear a Halloween creature... but there's more! When you move the same slider back in the opposite direction, a completely different spooky sound will happen as another creature pops into view. With endearing illustrations of the different beasties and exciting sounds, this is a perfect gift to get young children excited about Halloween.

This sound book is all about why we love our dogs and puppies so much, and it's full of the funny and delightful noises they make. From barking with excitement to splashing about in the sea, from playing with a squeaky toy to yawning at the end of a busy day, the endearing sounds bring the world of our best-loved pets to life.

3...2...1... Blast off! From the moment when the rocket launches to the noise when it flies through a meteor storm, the five sounds in this book conjure up all the thrill of an astronaut's journey. With endearing animal artwork and exciting noises to listen to, this is a perfect way to introduce young children to the wonders of space.

You'd better not tickle the dolphin... because it just might squeak if you do! When you touch the soft patches in this hilarious sound book, you'll hear the different sea animal noises. As well as the dolphin, there's a turtle, a pelican and a sea otter to tickle, before they all get together for a toe-tapping musical finale.

You'd better not tickle the puppy... because it just might bark if you do! Combining touchy-feely patches with sounds, this book is full of surprises for babies and toddlers to discover. As well as the puppy, there's a kitten, a guinea pig and a chinchilla to tickle, before all the pets get noisy together in the irresistible musical finale.

Follow a day in the life of a breakdown truck as you press the buttons to hear the noises in this fun sound book. From the truck engine starting to the sound of a broken-down car being lifted onto it, the exciting sounds and endearing artwork bring the world of driving a truck to life.

Move each slider and you'll see a farm animal and hear the sound it makes... but that's not all! Move the same slider back again and you'll see and hear a different animal. Children will love discovering all the surprises hiding in the sliders as the cows, pigs, sheep and hens get noisy on the farm.

From a roaring tiger to a trumpeting elephant, every animal in the zoo thinks it's the loudest one of all... and they're going to show you why! With hilarious rhyming text and exciting animal noises, this book is full of fun surprises to discover, as all the animals try to outdo each other!

From a snorting pig to a crowing cockerel, every animal on the farm thinks it's the loudest one of all... and they're going to show you why! With hilarious rhyming text and exciting animal noises, this book is full of fun surprises to discover, as all the animals try to outdo each other!