Symes, Sally – The Bell Bookshop https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk Henley-on-Thames Tue, 14 Jan 2025 10:40:29 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cropped-Bell-Background-Blue-32x32.png Symes, Sally – The Bell Bookshop https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk 32 32 First big book of how https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/first-big-book-of-how/ Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=42750 A compendious and stunningly illustrated fact-filled book for children who have endless questions about how the world works.

]]> How do scientists see into space? How do polar bears keep warm? How do keys open locks? How do fireworks explode? Featuring more than 150 compelling questions about space, Earth, machines, buildings, animals and the human body, this magnificent book by the author-and-illustrator team behind the bestselling First Big Book of Why provides answers for every inquisitive child. And these are answers you can trust, as they have all been thoroughly fact-checked and reviewed by subject experts, who are proudly profiled in the book.

By encouraging children to question how things are happening in the world around them, First Big Book of How supports STEAM learning and nurtures curious minds. The warm and playful text is accompanied by stunning real-life photography as well as gorgeous original illustrations and helpful, friendly diagrams. This book is the ultimate gift for kids who need to know everything – and now!

]]> Spooky little Halloween https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/spooky-little-halloween/ Thu, 07 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=35073 Enjoy and encourage imaginative Halloween play with your baby in this spooktacular finger wiggle book!

Poke your fingers through the holes of this lighthearted Halloween board book to make wiggly legs for your favourite cast of creepy characters in spooky season! From the witch on her broom to the wolf howling at the moon, from the bat that’s hanging upside down to the pumpkin that’s round, share the joy of reading together with your baby. Bright, high contrast illustrations and finger holes to explore, make this book the perfect start to a lifelong love of books.

]]> Happy little Easter https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/happy-little-easter/ Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=30924 Enjoy and encourage imaginative Easter play with your baby in this lively seasonal finger wiggle book!

Poke your fingers through the holes of this fabulous Easter board book to make wiggly legs for your favourite cast of springtime characters! From the hopping bunny to the bouncing lamb and the puddle-splashing toddler to the Easter egg waiting to be found, share the joy of reading together with your baby. Bright, high contrast illustrations and finger holes to explore, make this book the perfect start to a lifelong love of books.

]]> Britannica’s Baby Encyclopedia https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/britannicas-baby-encyclopedia/ Thu, 13 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=26248 The first-ever Britannica Encyclopedia for children under three, in a beautifully illustrated, large-format board book.

]]> Britannica’s Baby Encyclopedia explores big ideas through a little one’s eyes. This huge board book covers an enthralling spectrum of topics: Earth, Animals, Plants, Food, Machines, Art, Music, Numbers and Shapes. The simple, clear and lyrical text includes plenty of sound words for an enjoyable reading-aloud experience, and is paired with gorgeous illustrations by Hanako Clulow. Reviewed by early-years specialist Dr Amanda Gummer, as well as a host of Britannica subject experts, this is the perfect book to inspire little brainiacs!

]]> Merry Little Christmas https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/merry-little-christmas/ Thu, 06 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=26374 Enjoy and encourage imaginative Christmas play with your baby in this joyful festive finger wiggle book!
Poke your fingers through the holes of this brilliant Christmas board book to make wiggly legs for your favourite cast of characters in the run up to the big day! From the fairy at the top of the tree, to the snowman with cold feet, from the reindeer ready to go to Santa saying ho-ho-ho, share the joy of reading together with your baby. Bright, high contrast illustrations and finger holes to explore, make this book the perfect start to a lifelong love of books.

]]> Britannica First Big Book of Why https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/britannica-first-big-book-of-why/ Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=17055 The definitive and stunningly illustrated question and answer book from Britannica, with answers to more than 100 questions that kids really want to know.

]]> Why do elephants have trunks? Why are clouds different shapes? Why does popcorn pop? Why does my tummy rumble? Why do we flush the toilet? This magnificent book features chapters on  Bugs, Pets, Wild Animals, the Body, Food, Machines and Space and also includes some of the mysteries which experts are still trying to solve! By encouraging children to question how the world works, Britannica First Big Book of Why supports STEAM learning and nurtures enquiring minds. With stunning photography and gorgeous original illustrations by Kate Slater, this is the ultimate gift for kids who need to know WHY.

]]> Little Baby’s Busy Day: A Finger Wiggle Book https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/little-babys-busy-day-a-finger-wiggle-book/ Thu, 02 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/little-babys-busy-day-a-finger-wiggle-book/ Enjoy and encourage imaginative play with your baby in this joyful finger wiggle book!

Poke your fingers through the holes of this brilliant board book to make wiggly legs for eight little babies as they go about their busy day! Kick, shuffle, and tap those toes while you and your baby share the joy of reading together. With bright, high contrast illustrations and finger holes to explore, this book is the perfect start to a lifelong love of books.

]]> Little Baby’s Playtime: A Finger Wiggle Book https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/little-babys-playtime-a-finger-wiggle-book/ Thu, 02 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/little-babys-playtime-a-finger-wiggle-book/ Enjoy and encourage imaginative play with your baby in this joyful finger wiggle book!

Poke your fingers through the holes of this brilliant board book to make wiggly legs for eight little babies as they go out to play! Kick, shuffle, and tap those toes while you and your baby share the joy of reading together. With bright, high contrast illustrations and finger holes to explore, this book is the perfect start to a lifelong love of books.

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