Antiques maintain a fascinating and magical allure. The business attracts creative, sometimes larger-than-life colourful characters. And although the boom years of the 1990s have passed, most rogues and fly-by-night dealers have fallen by the wayside. It is imperative today that a professional air is exercised to make a living. Even though involvement in the industry may be as small or large as one likes - a part-time hobbyist, collector, enthusiast, or professional dealer - various rules and regulations have emerged to help provide fair trading and credibility in this industry that sets it...

Why do birds sing? Can animals talk with smells? And what do their markings mean? Young animal lovers can find the answers to these questions and many more in this adorable lift-the-flap information book. With colourful illustrations, simple text and chunky flaps to lift, this is a fascinating introduction to animals big and small.

Why do we need bees? How do they make honey? And who's who in a beehive? Children can find the answers to these questions and many more in this informative lift-the-flap book. With colorful illustrations, simple text and chunky flaps to lift, young children can discover lots of amazing facts about bees and why they need our help.

This thoughtful book explores happiness, sadness, anger, fear and worry in a friendly and approachable way for little children. Adorable animal characters experience different emotions, while flaps reveal the answers to important questions such as "Why don't I feel happy all the time?" and "How can I cheer up my friend?"

Why do birds sing? Can animals talk with smells? And what do their markings mean? Young animal lovers can find the answers to these questions and many more in this adorable lift-the-flap information book. With colorful illustrations, simple text and chunky flaps to lift, this is a fascinating introduction to animals big and small.

Follow a little monkey around the jungle, and lift leaves and branches to meet lots of other tropical creatures along the way. This charming book for little children has lots to discover and talk about on every page, from a sleepy spotty jaguar to a hungry toucan and a slow sloth.

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