Early learning: first word books – The Bell Bookshop

British Museum

Emma — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Learn over 250 simple first words and discover amazing objects from the British Museum’s collection with this stunning board book.

Build your child’s vocabulary with this unique board of first words. The sturdy tabbed pages make page turns easy, while the gorgeous images and objects will capture the imagination of curious toddlers. Equally curious adults can find out more about every object featured online using a handy QR code.

This Nosy Crow book comes with a free ‘Stories Aloud’ audio recording – just scan the QR code and listen along!

There are 101 animals in this book

Emma — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000

There Are 101 Animals in This Book is perfect for children 2 years+ who are discovering the world around them.

Detailed pictures encourage little ones to develop their finding skills as they search for each set of animals in their natural habitats and learn their names. Can they spot the hidden 101 animal too?

With five beautifully illustrated scenes from Rebecca Jones to explore and with activities on colours, counting and more, there is lots to do and talk about.

Discover more in the 101 series with There Are 101 Minibeasts in This Book.

Words Matching Games and Book

Emma — Thu, 11 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000

With 4 bingo boards, 36 picture cards and a book, these colourful games are an ideal way for little children to have fun as they begin to read their first words. The brightly illustrated book introduces the words and pictures featured on the boards and cards, and includes instructions for two different memory games (suitable for 2-5 players) that can be played with them. There’s a range of words, letters and sounds to practise, from simple three-letter words to longer words and trickier sound blends.

Peter Rabbit Peter’s First 100 Words

Emma — Thu, 04 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Have fun learning first words with Peter Rabbit in this engaging lift-the-flap book.

With a different scene on every page, readers can find hidden words and spot Peter Rabbit along with many more friendly characters.

Spark curious minds with this playful introduction to first words!

Let’s dig!

Emma — Thu, 04 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Discover all sorts of construction vehicles in this bright, fun pop-up book!

With sturdy pop-ups, playful illustrations and simple text, young children will love exploring this book as all their favourite construction vehicles come to life. Each spread features a central pop-up together with a word for your child to learn, making it a truly interactive, educational experience.

Learn first words while spotting the digger, tractor and roller all on the go!

This Pop-Up book:
Teaches first words
Encourages imaginative play
Recommended for children aged 18m+

Illustrated by Matt Hunt

Also available in the Pop-up Vehicles series:
Pop-Up Vehicles: Let’s Drive! (A Book of Numbers)

Coming soon:
Pop-Up Vehicles: Let’s Sail! (A Book of Opposites)
Pop-Up Vehicles: Let’s Fly! (A Book of Colours)

Fox in Socks

Emma — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Learn to read a classic Dr. Seuss story with the help of the Cat in the Hat in this fun-filled learning activity book, complete with stickers!Come and join the Cat in the Hat and have lots of fun learning to read! Fill in the gaps in the story with pictures and stickers and before you know it, you’ll be recognising words and reading all by yourself.The Learn With Dr. Seuss books have been specially designed to combine learning with fun. A range of zany characters and hilarious rhymes work together to introduce your child to counting and writing activities, building up the numerary and literacy skills they’ll need for school.

My Big English Picture Dictionary

Emma — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

A comprehensive, charmingly illustrated hardback picture dictionary! Complete with over 700 essential words, 50 conversational phrases, useful grammar tips and a full word list, this book is easy to use and will appeal to young language learners. Perfect for giving children a confident start in English!

Bugs

Emma — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Explore the world and discover new words in these ingenious, large format board books with amazing fold-out pages from Dutch design duo Loulou & Tummie. In BUGS, little readers will discover new words through the world of insects. With surprises behind every folded board page!Also in the series:Loulou & Tummie OCEANS – learn new words as a deep-sea explorer.

Oceans

Emma — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Explore the world and discover new words with ingenious large format board books with amazing fold-out pages from Dutch design duo Loulou & Tummie. In OCEANS, little readers will discover new words as an ocean explorer in an undersea world! With surprises behind every folded board page!Also in the series:Loulou & Tummie: BUGS – learn new words as a jungle adventurer.