{"title":"Tales From Acorn Wood","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"badgers-band-tales-from-acorn-wood-8-julia-donaldson-board-book","title":"Badger's Band by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler - Tales From Acorn Wood 8 - Ages 2-5 - Board Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Board Book\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9781529034394\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Pan Macmillan\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: 2-5 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBadger's Band is the eighth instalment in the much-loved Tales From Acorn Wood lift-the-flap series, created by bestselling duo Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, the pair behind The Gruffalo. This sturdy board book invites toddlers and preschoolers to lift the flaps and discover which Acorn Wood friends are joining Badger's musical concert. Combining tactile play, gentle rhyme and irresistibly warm illustrations, it's a firm favourite for shared reading, storytime circles and cosy bedtimes alike, and makes a wonderful gift for little ones just starting to explore books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBadger wants to start a band, and his forest friends are keen to join in the fun. Tortoise picks up the trumpet, Bear tickles the piano keys, but who else will step forward to complete the concert? On every spread, a sturdy flap conceals the next musical friend, encouraging little hands to lift, peek and giggle as the story unfolds. Julia Donaldson's signature rhyming text is a joy to read aloud, building rhythm and repetition that young children quickly pick up on, while Axel Scheffler's warm, characterful illustrations bring the whole of Acorn Wood vividly to life. As part of the bestselling Tales From Acorn Wood preschool series, Badger's Band shares the same trusted, cheerful tone that has delighted families for over twenty years. The board book format is specifically designed with durability in mind, featuring thick card pages and reinforced flaps that can withstand enthusiastic little hands and repeated re-reading — because books this charming are always asked for \"again!\" It's an ideal choice for early years settings, nurseries and home bookshelves, supporting first experiences of story, rhyme and interactive play in one compact, huggable package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSturdy lift-the-flap pages designed for little hands and repeated play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRhyming, read-aloud text that builds early language and listening skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright, friendly illustrations from Axel Scheffler bring Acorn Wood to life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable board book format perfect for toddlers and preschoolers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the bestselling Tales From Acorn Wood series by the creators of The Gruffalo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA lovely gift for birthdays, new babies, or building a home library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJulia Donaldson is one of the UK's best-loved children's authors, celebrated for her rhyming picture books including The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom and the Tales From Acorn Wood series. Axel Scheffler is the acclaimed illustrator behind The Gruffalo and its many companion titles, known for his warm, distinctive artwork. Together, Donaldson and Scheffler have collaborated for over twenty years, creating some of the most cherished children's books in modern publishing, loved by families and educators around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Board Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nInteractive flaps, joyful rhyme and gorgeous illustrations combine in this sturdy little book, making it a perfect first-library addition for toddlers and a reliable go-to for storytime fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Please note the ISBN and UK edition cover are as shown; please check this matches the specific edition you require before purchasing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56449504936318,"sku":"SNG16931","price":4.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/badgers-band-julia-donaldson-axel-scheffler-board-book-cover.jpg?v=1784382603"},{"product_id":"frogs-day-out-julia-donaldson-tales-from-acorn-wood-board-book","title":"Frog's Day Out by Julia Donaldson - Tales From Acorn Wood 10 - Ages 0-3 - Board Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Board Book\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781035006885\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Macmillan Children's Books\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0-3 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFrog's Day Out is the tenth instalment in the bestselling Tales From Acorn Wood series by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, the creators of The Gruffalo. This sturdy lift-the-flap board book invites toddlers on a seaside adventure with Frog and his woodland friends. Featuring rhyming text, chunky flaps and Scheffler's charming illustrations, it's designed for little hands and short attention spans, making story time an interactive, joyful experience for babies and preschoolers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJoin Frog as he and his friends prepare for an exciting day out by the sea in this latest addition to the much-loved Tales From Acorn Wood series. Toddlers help Frog pack sunhats, buckets and spades before boarding the special steam train from Acorn Wood station down to the beach. Every spread features a sturdy flap to lift, revealing playful surprises and encouraging little ones to interact directly with the story rather than simply listen to it. Julia Donaldson's rhythmic, rhyming verse makes the book a joy to read aloud, while Axel Scheffler's warm, familiar illustrations bring Acorn Wood's animal residents vividly to life. As the tenth title in a series that has sold over 10 million copies worldwide and delighted families for more than twenty-five years, Frog's Day Out carries the same gentle humour and reassuring rhythms that have made the Acorn Wood books a nursery staple. The board book format, with its rounded corners and thick card pages, is built to withstand enthusiastic little readers and repeated re-reads, while the lift-the-flap mechanism supports early fine motor development, cause-and-effect understanding and vocabulary building. It's an ideal choice for shared reading time, whether that's a bedtime wind-down or a lively daytime story session, and its seaside theme makes it a lovely pick for summer holidays and days out. 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This three-book board book bundle gathers Cat's Cookbook, Mole's Spectacles and Squirrel's Snowman, each with sturdy lift-the-flap pages and rhyming text for little hands and eager listeners. Perfect for preschoolers and toddlers, these stories combine gentle humour, repetition and surprise, building vocabulary and encouraging participation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCat's Cookbook follows a curious cat determined to learn to cook, searching the shelves of Acorn Library for the right recipe book, with flaps revealing ingredients and friends before a satisfying ending. Mole's Spectacles sends readers on a gentle detective mission: Mole has lost his glasses and searches his burrow, garden and even Weasel's sweetshop, with each flap revealing a new hiding place, in a repetitive rhyme ideal for children learning to predict and join in. Squirrel's Snowman brings wintery cheer as Squirrel and friends hunt for the pieces to build a snowman, celebrating teamwork and the joy of a snowy day. Across all three stories, Donaldson's musical rhyme and Scheffler's warm illustrations create a world young children want to return to again and again, while the flaps support memory, vocabulary and fine motor skills. 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Together their books have sold tens of millions of copies and been translated into over one hundred languages, with several adapted into much-loved animated films. Beyond Acorn Wood, Donaldson has written favourites such as Room on the Broom, Stick Man, Zog and the What the Ladybird Heard series. A former UK Children's Laureate, she remains one of the most trusted names in preschool storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThree cosy, rhyming adventures with flaps to lift on every page, this Acorn Wood bundle turns story time into playtime. 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