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At Tales you find a wide variety of children’s books, because we all know that our children deserve the best. In our selection you will find all the classics with the most beloved children’s books characters, but you can also let your child take on an adventure with some new heroes. Either way the world of books is an enchanting place for a child experiencing the magic of a good children’s story for the first time, and what makes the world of children’s books even more magical is the many beautiful and thrilling childrens’ books illustrations. They make the characters come alive. So if you want to introduce your child to the magical world of books let the magic begin here.
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  • by Lotte Salling
    £4.49

    Lotte Salling har skrevet denne fantastiske Krible Krable-bog på rim om alle de små krible krable-dyr, som findes i naturen: myrer, bænkebidere, mariehøns, tusindben, lus, larver og mange flere.Smukt illustreret af Lea Letén.På højresiden finder man forslag til aktiviteter, som børnene kan lave enten derhjemme eller i daginstitutionen.Bogen giver bud på dialogisk læsning og motorisk deltagelse i sprogprocessen.For piger og drenge fra 2-6 år.

  • by Fiona Watt
    £6.99

    This magical little sticker book is full of woodland fairy dolls to dress. There are lots of enchanting scenes to decorate, from a fairy garden and dawn chorus to gathering acorns and picking berries. With over 200 reusable stickers of outfits, woodland creatures and flowers, plus a fold-out back cover to `park' stickers whilst they're not in use.

  • by Peppa Pig
    £6.99

    It is Diwali and Peppa and her family are learning all about this very special celebration!Mummy and Daddy Pig are cooking a feast, and Granny and Grandpa Pig bring everyone special clothes to wear. Then it's time for the party to begin!

  • by Vibeke Manniche
    £4.49

    Babytegn er simpelt og let at lære. Dog samtidig revolutionerende i al sin enkelthed. Babytegn er en stor hjælp for ikke mindst barnet, som takket være simple og lette tegn pludselig bliver forstået. På et tidspunkt, hvor barnet nok forstår, men desværre endnu ikke formår med ord at udtrykke sine ønsker, følelser og behov.Babytegn er særligt værdifuldt for at forebygge konflikter og mobning. Det kan med fordel bruges såvel derhjemme som i dagpasningen.

  • - Bilingual Early Learning & Easy Teaching Shona Books for Kids
    by Aneni S
    £9.99 - 15.49

  • by Jakob Martin Strid
    £5.00

    I den syvende bog om Mimbo Jimbo og hans venner beslutter Mimbo Jimbo sig for at bygge et fyrtårn. Vennerne hjælper med at løse pI roblemerne et efter et. Men hvem har egentlig glæde af et fyrtårn midt inde i landet? Hvad sker der, når Mimbo Jimbo tænder for den kæmpestore elektriske pære? Og hvad er det, der skjuler sig i tågen?

  • by Anna McNuff
    £9.99

    Discover a life outdoors with this fun and exuberant guide, packed with 100 different big and small adventures. From building a den, to going on a skateboard journey, visiting a lighthouse and telling midnight ghost stories, every adventure will inspire you to get outdoors and go exploring. Created by adventurer Anna McNuff, this book will encourage everyone to fly by the seat of their adventure pants, no matter where they live!

  • - - En ny måde at få dit barn til at falde i søvn på
    by Carl-Johan Forssén Ehrlin
    £7.49 - 8.99

    En ny måde at få dit barn til at falde i søvn på.Dette er den verdenskendte børnebog om Kalle Kanin, der ikke kan sove, selvom han så gerne vil. Den anderledes godnathistorie bruger en helt ny måde at fortælle på, som hjælper dit barn til at slappe af, falde hurtigere i søvn og sove godt. Historien er skrevet med en særlig teknik, sådan at sproget i sig selv virker beroligende, ligesom ekstra betoning af ord og sætninger under oplæsningen er med til at forstærke virkningen. Det er let at gøre, og alt er forklaret i bogen.”Kaninen der så gerne ville sove” kan både bruges som godnatlæsning derhjemme og i daginstitutioner, når børnene skal sove til middag. Søvnhjælpsbogen er skrevet af den svenske adfærdsforsker, coach og forfatter Carl-Johan Forssén Ehrlin, og den er på rekordtid udgivet i over fyrre lande – ganske enkelt fordi den virker.

  • - Bilingual Early Learning & Easy Teaching Basque Books for Kids
    by S. Amaya S.
    £9.99 - 15.49

  • - 0-12 måneder
    by Lone Spliid & Mette Vainer Wegloop
    £11.49

    Leg med din baby år indeholder idéer til lege og aktiviteter, som forældrene kan lege sammen med det lille barn under 1 år. Barnets fysik og motorik er grundlaget for hele dets tidlige udvikling og har stor betydning for både de social, psykiske og intellektuelle færdigheder.

  • by Sam Taplin
    £11.49

    Step inside the magical world of Santa's workshop as you press the buttons on this enchantingly illustrated book to hear elves making toys, reindeer bells jingling, Christmas music playing, and Santa's sleigh whooshing off into the night sky at the end.

  • by Alice Oseman
    £8.99

    Packed with stunning artwork from the bestselling Heartstopper series, this unique colouring book allows you to relax with Nick, Charlie and friends - and also includes several exclusive never-before-seen images.

  • - - en ny bog der kan få dit barn til at falde i søvn
    by Carl-Johan Forssén Ehrlin
    £8.99

    Indlæst af Lars ThiesgaardEn ny godnathistorie, der får børn til at falde i søvn.”Elefanten der så gerne ville sove” er opfølgeren til den verdenskendte godnathistorie ”Kaninen der så gerne ville sove”. Millioner af forældre i over fyrre lande har på rekordtid taget den nyskabende bog til sig, simpelthen fordi den virker. I denne nye bog er den særlige søvnhjælpsteknik forbedret og finpudset – så glæd dig til historien om Ellen Elefants rejse gennem den magiske skov, som hurtigt vil hjælpe dit barn til at slappe af og falde godt i søvn.Gør som over 135.000 danske forældre, og se frem til en ny sengelægningsrutine, hvor godnatlæsningen bliver en fredelig og kærlig afslutning på dit barns dag. Eller brug historien i daginstitutionen, når børnene skal sove til middag. Det er nemt at gå til, og det hele er forklaret i bogen.Udtalelser om ”Kaninen der så gerne ville sove”:”Virker på begge mine piger. Hvis de ikke sover allerede under historien, så gør de det, lige så snart den er slut.”– Forælder på Saxo.com”Normalt tager ’sovekrigen’ over to timer. Med denne bog sov vores dreng efter tyve minutter.”– Forælder på Amazon.com”Højtlæsning efter spisetid bør begrænses til særligt udvalgte bøger, der hjælper små børn med at ’rense ud i pandelapperne’, finde ro og slippe sig selv fri til søvnen. Carl-Johan Forssén Erhlins bog er oplagt til denne proces.”– Lola Jensen, familievejleder

  • - How a Brave Little Doe Changed Christmas Forever
    by Matt Tavares
    £8.49

  • - Her Extraordinary Life from the Crown to the Corgis
    by Kate Williams
    £7.49

    A colourful non-fiction picture book by author, historian and TV presenter Prof Kate Williams, introducing readers to Queen Elizabeth - the life, the legacy, the crown and the corgies - who would grow up the become the longest-ever serving British monarch. The perfect Christmas gift with a paperback out in time for the Platinum Jubilee

  • by Jonathan Emmett
    £12.99

    This spectacular lift-the-flap Christmas alphabet story is a book, a fold-out play-scene, and a beautiful festive frieze to decorate your room!

  • by Carl-Johan Forssén Ehrlin
    £8.99

    EN ANDERLELEDES GODNATHISTORIE, DER FÅR BØRN TIL AT FALDE I SØVNTraktoren der så gerne ville sove er tredje bog i serien af godnathistorier, der får børn til at falde hurtigere i søvn og sove godt. Tag med Traktoren Alex ud på en rejse på bondegården, hvor han møder sine mange gode venner, som hjælper ham med at slappe af og falde i søvn. Sproget i historien er bearbejdet, så det virker beroligende og sammen med de søde illustrationer luller barnet kærligt i søvn. Bogen kan også bruges i daginstitutionen, når børnene skal sove til middag.Gør sengelægningen til en tryg og rolig stund, og hjælp dit barn til at falde i søvn og sove bedre med denne velafprøvede teknik, som har gået sin sejrsgang blandt millioner af familier i mere end fyrre lande, og som over 150.000 danskere har taget til sig– fordi den virker!

  • by Sam Baer
    £8.99

    Includes coverage that ranges from fighter planes to robots, dragons and sharks. This title features instructions on how to fold and throw the planes.

  • by Sam Baer
    £11.49

    200 Paper Planes to fold & fly is an exciting and engaging book written by the talented Sam Baer. Published in 2013 by Usborne Publishing Ltd, this book falls under the unique genre of craft and hobby. It is a treasure trove of 200 amazing and diverse paper planes, each with its own distinct design and style. The readers are taken on a creative journey where they learn to fold and fly a myriad of paper planes. The book combines the joy of making something with your own hands and the thrill of flight in a beautifully crafted package. The author, Sam Baer, with his eloquent and easy-to-understand instructions, makes the process of folding planes a delightful experience. Usborne Publishing Ltd, known for their high-quality and informative books, adds another feather to their cap with this publication. If you're a fan of crafts or just looking for a fun and interactive experience, 200 Paper Planes to fold & fly is a must-have for your collection. Dive into the world of paper planes and let your creativity take flight!

  • by Lemony Snicket
    £8.49

    A universal and empowering story about conquering your fears. From two giants of children's literature.

  • by Sam Baer
    £8.99

    100 full-colour, tear-out sheets featuring stylish dragon artwork - simply tear a page out and follow the simple folding instructions (featured on gatefolds at the front and back of the book) to create one of four different decorative origami dragons.

  • by Margret Og H.a. Rey
    £3.99 - 3.49

    Peter Pedal og hans ven, manden med den gule hat, skal ud at køre med tog. På banegården vil Peter hjælpe personalet med at skifte tal og bogstaver på den store tavle...Men det er de ikke så glade for på stationen, hvor det hele ender i et værre rod! Heldigvis kan Peter hjælpe til på en anden måde, så han alligevel ender som dagens helt.I flere årtier har den lille nysgerrige abe, Peter, begejstret børn og vakt lykke verden over - ikke mindst i USA, hvor han blev 'født' og er kendt som Curious George.H.A. Rey (1898-1977) var en tysk forfatter og illustrator bosat i USA. Sammen med sin hustru, Margret Rey, skabte han de klassiske historier om Peter Pedal.

  • by Nosy Crow
    £7.49 - 9.49

    It's a beautiful snowy day and Pip and Posy can't wait to go out and play. They have all sorts of fun, until they decide to build a snowman. Pip wants to build a snowRABBIT, but Posy wants a snowMOUSE! An argument erupts and both get cold, wet and sad. Happily the friends resolve their differences over a cosy craft session indoors.

  • by Camilla (Editorial Director) Reid
    £7.49 - 9.49

    Pip and Posy are having a lovely day at the seaside, collecting shells and digging the sand. But when Posy has a nap, Pip makes friends with a boy called Zac who has lots more toys and beach gear. A funny and dramatic story about working out that two's company and three's a... PARTY!

  • by Kady Macdonald Denton
    £9.99

    Child's Treasury Of Nursery Rhymes is a captivating book penned by the talented Kady MacDonald Denton. Published by Pan Macmillan in 2019, this book is a delightful addition to the genre of children's literature. The book is a compilation of some of the most loved nursery rhymes, beautifully illustrated and presented in a way that is sure to captivate young readers. The author, Kady MacDonald Denton, has done a remarkable job in bringing these rhymes to life through her engaging writing style. This book is a must-have for children and will make a great addition to their book collection. Published by Pan Macmillan, it is a testament to their commitment to producing high-quality children's literature.

  • by Sam Streed
    £12.99

    With nods to Tim Burton, Edward Gorey, and Neil Gaiman, this humorous picture book about a Victorian boy obsessed with monsters presents a dark and appealing world, created by debut author/illustrator Sam Streed.In the graveyard, between stone monuments for forgotten souls, lurks the Black Shuck. . . . Its one blood-red eye burns with an undying rage.After reading about the slimy Nixie, the angry Black Shuck, and the creepy Lantern Man in his beloved Book of Monsters, Alfred decides to invite the monsters to teatime with his crusty old aunty, who thinks monsters are an improper obsession for a respectable young boy.

  • - Colouring Book
     
    £9.49

     This exciting book is full of Scottish scenes and sights for you to colour. Explore the many Scottish historic landmarks, sites, buildings and wildlife by following Rhona the Unicorn who discovers some of the most interesting attractions in Scotland.   Travel around Scotland with Rhona using your colouring pens and pencils, matching as you go, the the names to the pictures.   Bring Scotland to life as you travel on an exciting historic tour through the various Scottish locations. Have fun colouring and keeping Rhona company.

  • by Camilla (Editorial Director) Reid
    £7.49 - 9.49

    It's Christmas time and Pip and Posy are busy decorating the tree with candy sticks, and biscuits, and a beautiful sugar star.

What defines a children’s book you may ask? The first and the most obvious characteristic of a children’s book is the fact that it is written it to children. Secondly is the importance of how the story is told. In children’s books the story is often told from a children's perspective, or the story has a child or an adult addressing a child as the storyteller. Thereby the child reading or hearing the story can identify with the main character or characters in the children’s story making the child more engaged in the plot. 
Another significant characteristic of children’s books is the use of pictures or illustrations. A children’s story is often told through a combination of written words and children’s books illustrations. It can also be in the form of a picture book, where the child creates the story from the pictures he or she sees. In the newest books we also see a frequent use of sound as an extra level of engagement. You can both find sound books and picture books in our selection of children’s books. 

Genres
Children’s books can cover a wide range of genres, but there are two main categories. Either we have the lyric kind that covers both children’s songs, rhymes or nonsense poetry, which often have a fun or silly theme that makes the children laugh while singing or rhyming along. The other kind of children’s books is the narrative story. This is the category of the fairytales, the children’s novels and the classical novels told for children. Here we see a frequent use of figurative language, which speaks to the children’s imagination. The plot in these narrative stories can both be set in a fictional or realistic world. 


The Classics 
The world of children’s books contain a lot of beloved classics by all the great children’s authors. Classics that never lose their magic. Classics that make you reflect. Classics that move you, because of all the lovely memories you have with the stories and all the wonderful children’s books characters. You probably remember yourself when your mom or dad read them to you before bedtime and you couldn’t sleep because of the fascination of all the amazing places, characters and action in the books. Then when you fell asleep you would dream the most wonderful dreams where your imagination would build on to the story and you could be the hero of your favorite fairy tale. You could give that same wonderful experience to your children when you read the timeless classics to them and in doing so sharing the magical world with them and thereby creating a unique bond between you and your children.
You can for example choose to travel back to Neverland with your children following the second star to the right with Peter Pan and Tinkerbell, or you could take a trip through the mysterious rabbit hole and experience the curious world of Wonderland with Alice and the Mad Hatter.  

Colouring and learning books
If your child is in a creative mood, we also have a selection of children’s colouring books for both toddlers and tweens. Your child can colour everything from famous artworks by Frida Kahlo to all their favorite children’s books characters and magical creatures like unicorns. The colouring books are beautifully illustrated and just waits to be introduced to the world of colour making them even more beautiful. By letting your children colour figures in a children’s colouring book of their own choice you stimulate their creative side and fine motor skills. Colouring also works relaxing on your children given them a break from the busy everyday. 
You can also stimulate your child with the use of learning books. You will find a wide range of children’s learning books in our store. Your child can both learn about animals of all kinds including dinosaurs, but they can also learn how the body works, or get an introduction to the universe. No matter the topic the books are specially developed for children’s minds and are told in a language they can understand. 

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