Board book
Details condition: new format: board book isbn: 9781529097887 publisher: macmillan children's books age range: 0-3 years overview oh dear is rod campbell's much-loved lift-the-flap farm story, celebrating 40 years since it first delighted toddlers in 1983. Buster is staying with grandma on the farm and sets off to find eggs for breakfast, but they're nowhere to be found in the stable. Little ones will love lifting each sturdy flap alongside buster as he searches the farmyard, meeting a host of familiar animals along the way in this playful, interactive board book. About the book from rod campbell, the creator of the bestselling preschool classic dear zoo, oh dear brings the same winning formula of simple, repetitive text and satisfying lift-the-flap surprises to a charming farmyard setting. Buster's quest for breakfast eggs takes young readers on a guessing game through the barn, the field, and beyond, as each flap reveals a new farm animal and builds anticipation for what comes next. The bright, bold illustrations are designed to capture toddlers' attention, while the short, rhythmic phrases make the story easy to follow and repeat aloud, supporting early language development. This 40th anniversary edition keeps all the charm of the original while offering the thick board pages, chunky cased cover, and extra-sturdy flaps that make it robust enough for little hands to explore again and again. It's a firm favourite for storytime, whether at home, nursery, or in...