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These were guided by community-based research led by pediatricians exploring concerns and hopes regarding reading at this age.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56311505027445,"sku":"9798988638209","price":6.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9798988638209_21ec1313-b0eb-419d-8b7b-decbd65a1752.jpg?v=1786033357"},{"product_id":"wheels-1","title":"Wheels!","description":"There's so much to love about WHEELS! This rollicking book, loosely modeled on the classic, Wheels on the Bus, features cars, trucks, tractors, tricycles, scooters and more.  But that's not all! It also models \"Dialogic Reading,\" which is an evidence-based approach to making reading with young children more fun and interactive, shown to build language, literacy and relationship skills. Questions on each page spread provide built-in cues for grown-ups and also encourage children to participate. Wheels! is the fifth in the popular DR Books series, written by a pediatrician and early literacy expert, with vibrant, engaging illustrations.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57680140435829,"sku":"9798988638261","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9798988638261.jpg?v=1792423254"},{"product_id":"sherm-the-germ-goes-to-school","title":"Sherm the Germ Goes to School","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Sleep, teeth, breakfast - feeling great. Now off to school, don't be late! Hello, teacher! Hello, Jen! 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A lovely, science-based read-aloud for children in childcare, heading to preschool, budding teachers and healthcare workers, especially in the context of COVID, RSV and other germy concerns.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57680140894581,"sku":"9798988638278","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9798988638278.jpg?v=1792423255"},{"product_id":"the-number-farm","title":"The Number Farm","description":"\"At The Number Farm, animals love to play. Hide-and-seek! Count as high as you can today!\" Math skills are vital for kindergarten readiness and success in school and life, especially in today's tech-based economy. The Number Farm was developed by a pediatrician and literacy expert, whose pioneering research has helped understand how home reading and screen time environments impact early skills (including math), relationships and brain development. This sweet, colorful, rhyming book introduces core numeracy skills such as counting, quantity, matching and addition \"down on the farm,\" helping parents and other caregivers inspire young children to learn and explore. Ages 2-up.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57680141418869,"sku":"9798988638285","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9798988638285.jpg?v=1792423257"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/publisher-blue-manatee-press.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}