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We're delighted to announce . . .
The Pirates Next Door
. . . has won the . . .
The Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2012
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Templar proud to support Bookstart Templar Offer

This year Booktrust, the independent reading and writing charity which makes a significant contribution to the educational outcomes of children from the earliest age, is celebrating 20 years of Bookstart. 

A much-loved early reading programme, Bookstart gifts free books to babies, toddlers and three-year-olds. The programme exists to give every child a flying start in life, and that’s why Templar Publishing are supporting the campaign to help secure it for future generations. We’ll be celebrating everything that’s special about Bookstart, including the 30 million free books that have been gifted since babies first started receiving packs in1992.

Our staff, including Templar's Managing Director, Amanda Wood, are signing up to the simple Bookstart 20 pledge: to share 20 books in 2012. Thousands of parents, carers, librarians, teachers, and a whole host of famous faces have already done the same. You can join us by filling out the pledge postcard in your local library or making the pledge online here.

Templar has been involved in Bookstart and worked with Booktrust for many years and has seen the enormous benefits that sharing books gives to families as well as in creating the readers of tomorrow. In addition to fantastic books, the Bookstart packs are full of parental tips and guidance which will help children prepare to start school as confident and eager learners, with good communication and early literacy skills.

As the Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy has said: "Support for Bookstart is support for the dreams and imaginations and futures of British children."

"I am passionate about the work Booktrust does through their book gifting programmes which over the years has seen Templar titles in the packs. I will be doing my bit to support this campaign and I hope you will too!" Amanda Wood



 


   
A Box of Fun for the Nursery new in novelty . . .

A Box of Fun for the Nursery

This gorgeous set of three books comprises Once Upon a Time, a collection of well-loved nursery tales, Sleep, Baby, Sleep, a selection of enchanting traditional lullabies and contemporary slumber songs, and Hey, Diddle, Diddle, featuring favourite sing-along songs and rhymes. Susie Lacome's lovingly embroidered illustrations bring a unique touch to every page, making these special books to share. more . . . 

   
Foxly's Feast out in paperback new in picture books . . .

Foxly's Feast out in paperback

Foxly's tummy is rumbling, so he's on the hunt for things to include in his feast. He visits the farmyard, the fish pond and the rabbit's burrow. It looks like the animals might be in danger, but actually Foxly is collecting fruit and vegetables for them all to share! This wordless picture book shows that you shouldn't judge people – or animals – by their appearance. more . . . 

   
Three bumper Snaptivity books new in happy snappy . . .

Three bumper Snaptivity books

These activity books from the best-selling Snappy series provide hours of fun for Snappy fans. Featuring Derek Matthews' much-loved characters, these books include puzzles, games and activities, and contain novelty elements including stickers, card inserts and pull-out masks. With 64 pages packed with Snappy antics, this is the ideal accompaniment to the books in the series, for readers ready to get involved themselves. more . . . 

   
Bob's Best Ever Friend plus Audio CD new in picture books . . .

Bob's Best Ever Friend plus Audio CD

This fantastic follow-up to the Blue Peter Award-winning Man on the Moon, features Simon Bartram's inimitable artwork in an exciting new adventure. Bob is feeling glum – his friends Billy and Sam are off mending a puncture in one of Saturn's rings and there are no space tourists to entertain. He daydreams about a best friend – someone to help with intergalactic missions and jigsaw puzzles. Oblivious to alien activity, Bob also doesn't notice the extra… special dog following him. Could the mono-browed canine turn out to be Bob's longed-for best friend? more . . . 

   
I Spy with My Little Eye new in picture books . . .

Out in paperback: I Spy with My Little Eye

Peek through the die-cut holes to spy who is looking out – is it the blue whale, the yellow lion or the green frog? With simple factual clues about the hidden creatures, children will love to learn about animals and colours in this interactive adventure. more . . . 

   
The Owl and the Pussycat new in classics . . .

The Owl and the Pussycat

Enter the enchanting world of Edward Lear with this beautiful collection of best-loved nonsense verse, published to celebrate the bicentenary of his birth in May 2012. Every poem in this collection is brought to life with a series of stunning new illustrations by award-winning artist Robert Ingpen – a unique gift for adults and children to enjoy for centuries to come. more . . .

   
The Bright Side new in gifts . . .

The Bright Side

Four new laugh-out-loud handbooks of help and happiness, provide a beacon of positivity, sweeping away doom and gloom with top tips to have you dancing through the puddles of life one brilliant day at a time. more . . .

   
Ellen Giggenbach Board Books new in novelty . . .

Ellen Giggenbach Board Books

Enticing collage artwork introduces first concepts to little readers. Bright and bold, these board books are sure to be a hit with young learners. more . . .

   
Little Grey Rabbit series new in picture books . . .

Little Grey Rabbit series

Since their first publication over eighty years ago, Alison Uttley and Margaret Tempest's Little Grey Rabbit stories have captured readers' hearts and become children's classics. Templar are delighted to be reissuing the first four Little Grey Rabbit stories ever published, as well as a delightful new series of novelty books based on the well-loved original characters. more . . .

   
New Look Novelty Board Books just out in amazing baby . . .

New Look Novelty Board Books

Our bestsellers from the past ten years are the first titles to receive the range's fresh new look. Each title has the same interactive elements and rhyming text to engage and enchant baby, but with the added plus of bolder colours and patterns. more . . .

   
Boing, Boing! Cased Board Book Boing, Boing! Cased Board Book

Find out who goes 'boing!' in this funky amazing babysound book. With a chunky sound button perfect for little fingers, baby's senses of sight, touch and hearing will be stimulated by this bright, bouncy book. more . . .
   
Night, Night! Cloth Book Night, Night! Cloth Book

The popular board book is now available as a cloth book. Perfect for snuggling up with in the cot; the gentle rhymes will soothe your amazing baby to sleep. more . . .
   
The Pony Detectives new in fiction . . .

The Pony Detectives

Saddle up for friendship, fun and intrigue in these detective stories with an equestrian twist. Four best friends stable their ponies at the same yard and spend every moment they have with their ponies and each other. But they aren't just good at jumping and showing – they're also great at solving mysteries! more . . .

   
Templar’s books are available from all good bookshops and online. You can buy direct from our website by clicking on the 'buy' link beside each book.
 
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