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Button Books (an imprint of GMC Publications Ltd) is an exciting list of design-led children’s books, which includes round-cornered board books, wipe-clean flash cards, hardbacks with poster jackets, activity books with stickers and picture books with pop-out animals to make. Combining beautiful illustration, from retro to modern, with high production values and innovative ideas, each title is a gorgeous addition to any child’s bookshelf.

Cover and feature illustrations by Eduard Altarriba © 2018 Taken from My First Book of Quantum Physics

DISCOVER OUR SOLAR SYSTEM Colin Stuart, Illustrated by Charlie Brandon-King Sit back and enjoy a cosmic tour of our awe-inspiring solar system with this illuminating illustrated guide. Aimed at children aged 8+, this exciting book makes learning a complex subject fun and accessible. Gaze at the beauty of our planets, sun and moon and learn fascinating facts about them, discover dwarf planets, comets and asteroids, find out how our solar system came into existence, and study the history and future of space exploration. With insightful, bite-sized facts to devour and fabulous illustrations to marvel at, budding astronomers will be inspired and instilled with a sense of wonder at the diversity of our incredible solar system. HB arlin 248 x 248 mm 48 pages Full colour illustrations throughout ISBN: 9781787080164 £12.99

OCTOBER 2018 8+ YEARS

MY FIRST BOOK OF QUANTUM PHYSICS Sheddad Kaid-Salah Ferrón & Eduard Altarriba The world of quantum physics is an amazing place, where quantum particles can do weird and wonderful things, acting totally unlike the objects we experience in day-to-day life. How can atoms exist in two places at once? And just how can a cat be dead and alive at the same time? Find out more with this entertaining illustrated guide to the fascinating, mysterious world of quantum physics. HB arlin 248 x 248 mm 48 pages Full colour illustrations throughout ISBN: 9781787080102 £12.99

APRIL 2018 8+ YEARS

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Mr. PHOTON

MR. PHOTON AND HIS VIOLET RAY COLLEAGUES THROWING THEMSELVES AGAINST THE METAL

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ADVENTURE Activity Books

Illustrated by Jen Alliston · PB · 295 x 220 mm · 64 Pages + 4 pages of stickers · Full colour throughout · £6.99 · 4+ YEARS

Explore outer space, set sail on the high seas and travel back in time to walk with dinosaurs or even ride out to battle with these beautifully illustrated adventure activities. Each book is crammed with all sorts of fun to keep children entertained as well as teaching them about different popular subjects.

CASTLE ADVENTURE ACTIVITY BOOK

DINOSAUR ADVENTURE ACTIVITY BOOK

PIRATE ADVENTURE ACTIVITY BOOK

SPACE ADVENTURE ACTIVITY BOOK

ISBN: 9781787080201

ISBN: 9781787080058

ISBN: 9781787080072

ISBN: 9781908985958

NOVEMBER 2018

MAY 2018

MAY 2018

INCLUDES: aking * * Dot to Dot * M * Puzzles * Mazes *hes * rc * Sums * Wordsea g in * ur * Drawing * Colo 2

WITH 4 PAGES OF STICKERS!

THE SECRET WOODLAND ACTIVITY BOOK Illustrated by Mia Underwood The Secret Woodland Activity Book is a delightfully illustrated and immersive Scandinavian-style woodland-themed activity book full of magic and make-believe. Rather than being an activity book that children take with them when playing outside, this exciting title is packed full of woodland activities for children to do wherever they are. Some of the characters in the book include magical birds, woodland sprites and fairies as well as other more conventional creatures such as bears, owls and foxes. Activities in The Secret Woodland Activity Book include mazes, paper craft, colouring in, scenes to create with help from the included stickers and treasure maps. All with a mystical and magical theme! PB with flaps 300 x 230 mm 64 pages + 4 pages of stickers Full colour illustrations throughout ISBN: 9781787080263 £9.99

NOVEMBER 2018 4+ YEARS

These gorgeous themed books are educational as well as fun. Packed with over 100 different activities and games, the pages are incredibly absorbing and will help children to develop a wide range of skills, including observational, conversational and motor.

hours of activity fun: mazes • dot to dot • colouring sums • spot the difference • puzzles wordsearches • making and more!

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ACTIVITY BOOKS

TRANSPORT ACTIVITY BOOK

ANIMAL ACTIVITY BOOK

ISBN: 9781787080225

ISBN: 9781787080188

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TRAVEL ACTIVITY BOOK Illustrated by Charlie Brandon-King If you’re heading off on holiday with children, in search of sun, sea, sand (and hopefully some relaxation too!), don’t forget to pack this exciting book of travel-inspired activities to keep your young explorers entertained. Full of mind-teasing puzzles and fabulously fun colouring and drawing activities, it will keep alert minds occupied while they’re travelling to and from their destination, and rescue them from boredom in restaurants, queues or on rainy days. There are 19 activity pages, printed twice for ease of sharing. Glued Pad 297 x 210 mm 76 pages 20 illustrations + 8 perforated postcards ISBN: 9781908985774 £9.99 inc. VAT

5-11 YEARS

CITY ACTIVITY BOOKS These engaging books will entertain children on a day out in these famous and vibrant cities. The 20+ fun and educational activities in each will help children to develop their observational, conversational and motor skills. As well as being able to colour in all the pages, the activities are repeated twice to cater for different ideas or to enable them to be shared between friends or siblings. Glued Pad · 330 x 250 mm · 68 pages · 160 illustrations + 8 perforated postcards · £9.99 inc VAT · 5-11 YEARS

LONDON ACTIVITY BOOK

NEW YORK ACTIVITY BOOK

Illustrated by Esther Coombs

Illustrated by Esther Coombs

Choose from spot the difference in the crown jewels at The Tower of London, design a river boat to sail on the River Thames or doodle pigeons in Trafalgar Square. Draw an iconic landmark statue or a favourite painting in a gallery. Complete and personalise the pull-out postcards and send them to friends and family. These are just a few of the many activities you’ll find that are all centred around the sights of London.

This fabulously fun activity book will entertain children on a visit to the bustling city of New York. Complete the Empire State Building, design your own advertising billboard in Times Square or doodle zoo animals in Central Park. Draw an iconic landmark statue or a favourite painting in a gallery. Complete and personalise the eight perforated postcards and send them to friends and family.

ISBN: 9781908985248

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ISBN: 9781908985705

LET’S EXPLORE WITH ROMEO Board book · 165 x 165 mm · 22 Pages · Full colour throughout · £4.99 · UNDER 5 YEARS

Romeo the dog is a much-loved character from the Alain Grée archive. In the Let’s Explore series, Romeo finds himself in a variety of places, discovering all sorts of interesting things! Very young children will enjoy following the clues as they help Romeo learn about new environments in these turn-the-page-to-learn-the-answer board books.

ROMEO EXPLORES THE FARM

ROMEO EXPLORES THE SEASIDE

ROMEO EXPLORES THE GARDEN

ISBN: 9781787080119

ISBN: 9781787080010

ISBN: 9781787080140

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NEW

SEPTEMBER 2018

ROMEO EXPLORES THE CITY HB arlin 180 x 180 mm 24 pages Full colour throughout ISBN: 9781908985996 £6.99

UNDER 5 YEARS

Spread from Romeo Explores the Seaside

ROMEO’S BIG BOOK OF CLEVER IDEAS Always well-meaning but sometimes a little accident-prone, Romeo finds himself on a variety of adventures! In this delightful story he decides to go camping but his suitcase it is too heavy for him to lift. Armed with a big book of clever ideas he tries a number of ways to move it, some more risky than others… A charming tale about never giving up. HB arlin 250 x 195 mm 24 pages Full colour illustrations throughout ISBN: 9781908985989 £7.99

4+ YEARS

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WELCOME TO LONDON Illustrated by Marcos Farina Young visitors to London will discover the excitements this vibrant capital city has to offer through these beautiful, intricate illustrations. Playfully combining information about what to look for during your visit with magical unexpected twists, the images in this book bring the city to life in the most unexpected ways. As well as providing endless surprises, this delightful book features interesting facts to keep young travellers entertained as they explore their surroundings. HB arlin 295 x 220 mm 60 pages Full colour illustrations throughout ISBN: 9781908985811 £10.99

5-11 YEARS

A CAT CALLED PANDA Melanie Arora, illustrated by Charlie Brandon-King A small girl called Amanda converses with a haughty cat called Panda in this whimsical nonsense-style poem. Playing with a ‘black and white’ theme throughout, magpies, cows and zebras all get a mention, with additional animals popping up in unexpected places. Amanda, Panda and friends come to life with the unique hand-printed illustrations that incorporate striking splashes of colour into the black and white palette. HB with jacket 165 x 165 mm 32 pages Full colour throughout ISBN: 9781908985231 £7.99

UNDER 5 YEARS

ANIMAL ALPHABET Kay Vincent In this beautifully presented hardback book, each letter of the alphabet is represented by an animal beginning with the same letter and a descriptive word, also beginning with the same letter, which is tied into the illustration. HB with jacket 165 x 217 mm 56 pages Full colour throughout ISBN: 9781908985651 £9.99

UNDER 5 YEARS 6

The Mibo® design studio produces eye-catching and contemporary products for children. Exploring the animals of the natural world through rhymes and pictures, children can discover creatures and their habitats in these boldly illustrated board books and activity sets. Five animals are explored in each book, with a two-page spread dedicated to each animal. Bright, appealing illustrations and fun, educational rhymes make these books an ideal learning tool for adults and children to share.

BOARD BOOKS Madeleine Rogers · Board book 165 x 165 mm · 24 Pages Full colour throughout £4.99

UNDER 5 YEARS

THE SAFARI SET

THE JUNGLE CREW

THE POLAR PACK

ISBN: 9781908985835

ISBN: 9781908985828

ISBN: 9781908985842

THE FOREST FOLK

THE MARINE TEAM

THE SKY GUYS

ISBN: 9781908985859

ISBN: 9781908985866

ISBN: 9781908985873

HARDBACKS Madeleine Rogers · HB with jacket Envelope pack contains 6 card sheets 235 x 235 mm 24 Pages · Full colour throughout Printed on FSC paper £12.99

5-11 YEARS

THE FOREST FOLK A brown bear, wolf, squirrel, otter and deer ISBN: 9781908985446 THE JUNGLE CREW A monkey, parrot, tiger, tree frog and toucan ISBN: 9781908985217 THE MARINE TEAM A seal, seahorse, shark, turtle and whale ISBN: 9781908985422 THE POLAR PACK A penguin, polar bear, snowy owl, reindeer and walrus ISBN: 9781908985224 THE SAFARI SET An elephant, hippopotamus, giraffe, lion and zebra ISBN: 9781908985200 THE SKY GUYS A flamingo, owl, hummingbird, albatross and pelican ISBN: 9781908985439

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POP-OUT ANIMALS TO MAKE

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Alain Grée’s beautiful illustrations from the 1960s and 70s are known throughout the world. With their naivety of form and bold use of colour, their charm is undeniable. Comprising a delightful collection of board and hardback books, activity sets and flash cards, these products feature Alain Grée’s stunning archive of vintage imagery throughout.

MY FIRST LITTLE LIBRARY

FLASH CARDS

This little library of mini board books are presented in their own slipcase, making an ideal gift. The back cover of each book doubles up as a puzzle.

These attractive and durable cards are ideal for teachers, parents and carers to help children aged 3+ to learn the essential fundamental skills in literacy and numeracy. Notes are included with handy suggestions for games and activities to try.

HB box set 4 books · 90 x 90 mm · 10 pages per book Full colour throughout ISBN: 9781908985583 £9.99

140 x 88 mm · 50-60 cards per deck Full colour throughout · £5.99 inc. VAT · 3+ YEARS

0-2 YEARS

ALPHABET

MATHEMATICS

NUMBERS

ISBN: 9781908985163 ISBN: 9781908985262 ISBN: 9781908985170

PHONICS

SIGHT WORDS

THREE-LETTER WORDS

ISBN: 9781908985255 ISBN: 9781908985132 ISBN: 9781908985149

BOARD BOOKS

These board books are robust, wipe-friendly and have rounded corners. The vibrant pictures and large, bold text will make learning about these subjects a fun and absorbing pastime. Board Books · 165 x 165 mm · 22–24 pages · Full colour throughout · £4.99 · 0-2 YEARS

MY FIRST BOOK OF ANIMALS

MY FIRST BOOK OF COLOURS

MY FIRST BOOK OF THE FARM

MY FIRST BOOK OF LETTERS

MY FIRST BOOK OF NATURE

ISBN: 9781908985033

ISBN: 9781908985026

ISBN: 9781908985682

ISBN: 9781908985064

ISBN: 9781908985071

MY FIRST BOOK OF NUMBERS

MY FIRST BOOK OF OPPOSITES

MY FIRST BOOK OF SOUNDS

MY FIRST BOOK OF VEHICLES

ISBN: 9781908985002

ISBN: 9781908985675

ISBN: 9781908985194

ISBN: 9781908985088

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ACTIVITY BOOKS

FUN AND GAMES

ACTIVITY BOOK

TRANSPORT ACTIVITY BOOK

ANIMAL ACTIVITY BOOK

Glued Pad 330 x 230 mm 60 removable pages Full colour throughout

Glued Pad 330 x 230 mm 60 removable pages Full colour throughout

PB 295 x 220 mm 64 pages + 4 pages of stickers Full colour throughout

PB 295 x 220 mm 64 pages + 4 pages of stickers Full colour throughout

ISBN: 9781908985767 £9.99 inc. VAT

ISBN: 9781908985576 £9.99 inc. VAT

ISBN: 9781787080225 £7.99

ISBN: 9781787080188 £7.99

3+ YEARS

3+ YEARS



HARDBACKS These arlin-covered hardback books feature gorgeous illustrations alongside easy-to-read text and teach a range of core subjects. The reverse of the jackets can be used as decorative posters and also make a great learning tool. Hardback with jacket · 260 x 230 mm · 48 pages · Full colour throughout · £12.99 · UNDER 5 YEARS

ALPHABET

COLOURS

EXPLORING

THE FARM

NATURE

ISBN: 9781908985019

ISBN: 9781908985286

ISBN: 9781908985118

ISBN: 9781908985187

ISBN: 9781908985057

NUMBERS

SEASIDE

SEASONS

TRANSPORT

ISBN: 9781908985279

ISBN: 9781908985101

ISBN: 9781908985125

ISBN: 9781908985040

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MY ILLUSTRATED ENCYCLOPEDIA Covering a huge range of subject areas including insects, birds, animals, fish, weather, farming, trees, flowers, transport and space, My Illustrated Encyclopedia is a stimulating and absorbing book for young children, brought to life using the most charming of illustrations. The book provides the ideal opportunity for parents and young children to discuss the many topics covered, giving children a wonderful platform to learn and ask questions about the world around them. HB arlin 270 x 210 mm 80 pages Full colour throughout ISBN: 9781908985965 £14.99

5-11 YEARS

FIRST WORDS IN Help your child to learn their first words in a new language with these beautifully presented, interactive learning resources. Each packed with more than 300 key words, these books make the perfect companion, whether your child is learning at home, at school or preparing for a holiday. PB · 260 x 230 mm · 60 pages · 350 colour illustrations · £7.99 inc VAT · 6+ YEARS

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FIRST WORDS IN FRENCH

FIRST WORDS IN SPANISH

ISBN: 9781908985750

ISBN: 9781908985743

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STATIONERY This fresh and distinctive collection is not only beautiful, bright and carefully made but is also educationally sound and provides ideas for activities to engage children and develop their creativity and imagination.

HARDBACK WIRE-O SCRAPBOOK

PAPERBACK SCRAPBOOK

270 x 270 mm 80 coloured pages

357 x 245 mm 40 pages of 5 different colours

EAN: 5022066000584 RRP £11.99 inc. VAT

EAN: 5022066000577 RRP £7.99 inc. VAT

COLOURING PENCILS Pencils (Set of 12) EAN: 5022066000546 RRP £4.99 inc. VAT

STAMP SETS 4 stamps 2 colour ink pads Animals EAN: 5022066001420 Farmyard EAN: 5022066001406 Transport EAN: 5022066001413 RRP £9.99 inc. VAT

EXERCISE BOOKS JOTTERS A7 48 pages Bee (Set of 3) EAN: 5022066000522 Owl (Set of 3) EAN: 5022066000539

A5 64 pages Kraft/Gingham (Set of 3) EAN: 5022066000515 Kraft/Colour (Set of 3) EAN: 5022066000508 RRP £5.99 inc. VAT

RRP £3.99 inc. VAT

PARTY INVITATIONS Cake EAN: 5022066000492 Pirate EAN: 5022066000485

THANK YOU CARDS 10 cards, envelopes and stickers Animal EAN: 5022066000461 Park EAN: 5022066000478 Spaceship EAN: 5022066000454 RRP £6.99 inc. VAT

HEIGHT CHART 1400 x 225 mm Poster with 12 stickers EAN: 5022066000591 £7.99 inc. VAT

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STATIONERY An innovative and beautifully designed stationery range which is fun, educational and responsibly sourced using FSC materials. Building on the success of Mibo® and their well-loved and colourful characters, these products encourage creativity and engagement with the natural environment.

SCRAPBOOK Hardback with wire-o binding Wipe-clean whiteboard inside front cover Blackboard back cover 275 x 275 mm, 80 pages (5 different colours) Four pop-out jungle animal figures and scenery EAN: 5022066001123 RRP £9.99 inc. VAT

JUNGLE COLOURING SET 220 x 80 mm diameter tube 2 x 1 m friezes 12 coloured pencils EAN: 5022066001147 RRP £8.99 inc. VAT

COLOURING PENCILS 12 colouring pencils 195 x 38 mm diameter tube EAN: 5022066001369 RRP £4.99 inc. VAT

NOTEBOOKS A5, 80 pages, 100gsm Tiger Notebook - plain pages EAN: 5022066001154 Lion Notebook - ruled pages EAN: 5022066001161 Chimp Notebook - draw and write EAN: 5022066001178 RRP £2.99 inc. VAT

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HEIGHT CHART H 1400 mm x W 225 mm EAN: 5022066001130 RRP £6.99 inc VAT

THANK YOU CARDS

INVITATIONS

10 cards 160 x 160 mm 10 coloured envelopes 165 x 165 mm

10 cards 160 x 160 mm 10 coloured envelopes 165 x 165 mm

EAN: 5022066001185 RRP £4.99 inc VAT

EAN: 5022066001192 RRP £4.99 inc VAT

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