Most Popular Books by Moira Butterfield

A riddle asking the reader to guess which animal is being described precedes information about different parts of a tiger''s body, how it behaves, and where it lives.

A riddle asking the reader to guess which animal is being described precedes information about different parts of a frog''s body, how it behaves, and where it lives.

Gives basic information about the life of a parrot, written in the form of a riddle.

Examines such aspects of the natural world as earth formations, weather, seas and rivers, plants, and animals.

(back cover) Boys and girls have fun learning about opposites with their Pull and Push Playbook! There are lots of fun activities for children to take part in and talk about on every page, and they can pull or push each picture to make it magically change. In this series: You''re Red, I''m Blue Count 1 Count 2 You''re Big, I''m Small

Introduces animals that live on plains and prairies, including lions, gazelles, vultures, termites, lizards, and prairie dogs.

Introduces animals that live in trees in both temperate woods and rainforests, including squirrels, woodpeckers, fruit bats, tree boas, ocelots, and sloths.

Provides an introduction to some of the different animals that live in the world''s oceans, including the jellyfish, whale, manta ray, shark, starfish, sea cucumber, and others.

Join in the fun with numbers 1 to 5 in this counting book for toddlers.

Children will love this funny and colourful book. Select any of the animal faces shown on the index tabs and turn to the picture pages. Encourage your child to look and talk about the animals and objects in the main picture. Then have fun finding them again on the opposite page!

(back cover) Everyone knows that lions don''t like lettuce, but can you guess who does? Lift the first flap to find the answer and the second flap to find a surprise! This delightful play book is full of fun and perfect for sharing. With bright, cheerful illustrations from well-known children''s book illustrator Sonia Canals and lively text from author Moira Butterfield, this book is ideal for younger children.

Each title of The Olympics examines the the Olympic Games from ancient times, then the revival of the 1890s through to today''s multi-million pound business. From the history of the games to which events are included and why, and from scandals to record breakers, The Olympics puts the reader at the centre of the action with fact-packed text, dramatic full-colour photos, facts and statistics.

Each title of The Olympics examines the the Olympic Games from ancient times, then the revival of the 1890s through to today''s multi-million pound business. From the history of the games to which events are included and why, and from scandals to record breakers, The Olympics puts the reader at the centre of the action with fact-packed text, dramatic full-colour photos, facts and statistics.

Children will love this funny and colourful book.Select any of the animal faces shown in the index tabs and turn to the picture pages. Encourage you child to look and talk about the animals and objects in the main picture. Then have fun finding them again on the opposite page!

Have fun learning colors with this pull and push book.

Learn to count from 1 to 20 using these magical pages that you can pull or push to make the picture change.

Introduces animals that live in rivers, lakes, streams, and ponds, including the trout, kingfisher, crocodile, and bullfrog.

Learn how to squeak, roar and hoot like the animals do with this bright, fun and silly book aimed at younger readers to engage them in exploring sound! Hoot like an owl, howl like a wolf, and sing like a whale. Everyone needs to get their message and feelings across, animals included! Meet a collection of 12 animals from around the world and discover the sounds they make, and why. The book features a different creature on each spread, along with dynamic type design and illustrations to help the kids mimic each animal noise. The perfect book to read aloud one-to-one, or as a fun activity to engage a group of young children and get them using their voices and moving their bodies!

Each title of The Olympics examines the the Olympic Games from ancient times, then the revival of the 1890s through to today''s multi-million pound business. From the history of the games to which events are included and why, and from scandals to record breakers, The Olympics puts the reader at the centre of the action with fact-packed text, dramatic full-colour photos, facts and statistics.

The Farm is an ideal first discovery book for Toddlers. It is easy to use, with simple text, labelled pictures and flaps to lift. Looking at the pictures together and talking about what is happening helps your child to develop observation and early language skills.

Presents a simple script for a play based on the traditional tale, including stage directions, descriptions of the parts in the play, and ideas for making costumes and props.

Each title of The Olympics examines the the Olympic Games from ancient times, then the revival of the 1890s through to today''s multi-million pound business. From the history of the games to which events are included and why, and from scandals to record breakers, The Olympics puts the reader at the centre of the action with fact-packed text, dramatic full-colour photos, facts and statistics.

In the tradition of Kate Jacobs and Lolly Winston comes a deeply felt, utterly charming novel of three newfound friends and the unexpected gift that will change their lives. In the quiet community of Avalon, Illinois, Julia Evarts wonders how to move on with her life. Though her husband and five-year-old daughter give her an abundance of love, Julia still reels from a tragedy that has left her estranged from the sister who was once her best friend. Meanwhile, across town, widow Madeleine Davis takes great pleasure in serving up delectable treats and cozy comforts at her tea salon&—now, if only she had some customers to enjoy them. And famed concert cellist and recent Avalon transplant Hannah de Brisay finds herself at a crossroads when her career and marriage come to abrupt ends. The three strangers forge a friendship at Madeleine&’s Tea Shop, and soon their camaraderie extends to everyone in Avalon in the guise of a unique and wonderful gift. But even as Julia becomes ever closer to her new friends, she realizes the profound necessity of confronting the painful past she shares with her sister. Life and loss, friendship and community, food and family:Friendship Breadtells a spirited, remarkably moving tale about the triumph of hope. Look for special features inside. Join the Circle for author chats and more.

George is not happy about his first day in preschool with his friends Anna, Jack, and Lucy until he gets a chance to play with them, visit the ducks in the park, paint, and choose a story for the teacher to read. On board pages.

Babies, toddlers and young children will love the exciting new additions to the Ladybird Baby and Toddler range.

A collection of survival information presented in quick, easy-to-read summary-style segments that are supplemented with sidebar tips and brief tales of men and women who survived dangers in the wild.

Presents facts about mammals, insects, fish, reptiles, birds, amphibians, endangered species, and wildlife in the home.

The Secret Life of Oceans is a collection of delightful stories and engaging facts, which imparts a love of Oceans and nature on the next generation, inspiring them to look after the world around them. Did you know that blue whales are the largest creatures on earth ? And that corals are actually tiny creatures? Let Tia the green turtle guide you through this beautiful first guide to oceanlife around the globe. Learn about ocean homes and who lives where, big creatures (whales and whale sharks), little creatures (baby animals to zooplankton), incredible journeys, sea weather, and how to help save our oceans. Read magical folklore sea stories from around the planet, too. Tia has learnt much on her travels and she will be a great guide for young readers, perhaps inspiring them to develop a lifelong love of life under the ocean. Following on from The Secret of Trees, The Secret Life of Bees, and The Secret Life of Birds, Oceans is the next book in the series. Sumptuous and detailed illustrations have pride of place in this magical book that mixes natural history with a splash of fantasy, creating a book to be pored over time and again.

Describes parts of a well-known animal and invites the reader to identify it.

Board book featuring babies with everyday objects. 0-2 yrs.