“A tender tale to help little ones master the days of the week-and find a way to savour each one.” Kirkus Reviews

Whether it’s wiggling on her cosy Wednesday with Mama, visiting the library with her childminder on Thursday, making origami cranes with her grandparents on Saturday or scooting in the park with Daddy on Sunday, this little girl cherishes the time she spends with all her caregivers.

Through the eyes of a creative and curious child, this is an uplifting look at the familiarity and anticipation of a daily routine and spending time with all the special people who take care of children.

This vibrant little book is the perfect introduction to music for children aged 4-6. Featuring 10 need-to-know movements from Jazz to Hip Hop, learn all about each one and its defining characteristics, before trying your hand at creating your own funky beats!

A beautiful new edition of retellings of classic folktales, myths and legends from China, Korea, Japan and beyond.

Follow the journey of the twelve animals of the Chinese Zodiac, explore the history of major festivals and meet legendary figures – such as the famous Hua Mulan – in this beautiful collection of folktales richly retold for young readers by Eva Wong Nava.

• Includes 18 East Asian folktales, myths and legends in a perfect, child-friendly package.
• Part of the Scholastic Classics collection: introducing generations of book lovers to timeless stories, repackaged especially for younger readers.
• Features traditional favourites, including the widely popular story of Mulan and the fairy tale of Chang’e, Hou Yi and the rabbit in the moon, featured in the animated film On the Moon.
]]> https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/art-2/ Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=33608 Can you make a face with vegetables? How do you paint a dream? This bright and busy book provides a fun first look at art concepts, and is jam-packed with things for busy little fingers to try!This vibrant little book is the perfect introduction to modern art for children aged 4-6. Featuring 10 need-to-know movements from Pop Art to Surrealism, learn all about each one and its defining characteristics, before trying your hand at creating your own! Paint like Picasso, colour like a Cubist and mark-make like Monet.
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A gorgeously illustrated introduction to Chinese New Year, written by Eva Wong Nava and illustrated by Li Xin.

‘Twelve animals, one for each year, each one with their own special powers.

It all started with a race to cross the most heavenly of rivers.’

Chinese New Year is right around the corner and Mai-Anne is so excited! As her family start decorating the house, there’s a knock on the door… her grandmother, Nai Nai, has arrived!

They start their celebrations with a traditional meal filled with fish for good luck, noodles for long life, dumplings for blessings and a WHOLE chicken. Then after dinner Nai Nai tells the story of how Chinese New year began, with the Great Race!

Join Mai-Anne as she learns about twelve animals and their special powers in the story of how Chinese New Year began!

• A beautifully illustrated introduction to the true meaning of Chinese New Year and family traditions for little ones
• A love letter to all the grandparents in the world
• Features some non-fiction facts on the last pages for especially curious minds about Chinese New Year, including different countries’ traditions
• Illustrations of China Towns around the world on the first and last pages
• Written and illustrated by two brilliantly talented Asian women
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