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Look out! Nibbles the book monster has munched his way into this book of numbers! Count along with him as he chomps his way from one to ten... But wherever will he go next?!

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Emma Yarlett is seriously genius. I am pretty sure kids and parents alike will go back to Nibbles over and over again. * - London Mums * The book is stunning ... It's every book lover's picture book dream. * - Winged Reviews * Emma Yarlett's best yet. * - Jill R Bennett * This is a picture book not to be missed! Nibbles is a fantastic book! The lift-the-flaps element is perfect for the classroom and brings the story to life for readers and listeners. * - Madeleine Lindley Book Centre * There is so much detail on every page that re-reading is a delight full of fresh surprises each time. * - Teach Early Years Magazine * This is just the kind of bright, interactive and lively picture book that children love... full of mischief, adventure and the joyful experience of reading. Picture book bliss for busy little hands and inquisitive young minds! * - Lancashire Evening Post * Newly developing readers can have great fun lifting flaps and chasing Nibbles through the books while enjoying the gorgeously expressive illustrations. * - Primary Times Magazine * A wonderful story to illustrate how readers 'devour' books. * - Reading Zone * This is a joyous celebration of reading and naughtiness that little ones will gobble up. * - Irish Daily Mail * Nibbles is sure to be a hit with the whole family. * - The BookTrust * One of my favourite picture books of the year so far. * - Book Lover Jo * If you love books, then how can you not love a book about books? Take a bite, book lovers! * - A Bookish Life * Mischievous, witty and playful, Nibbles: The Book Monster by Emma Yarlett is one of the most enjoyable picture books to read aloud I've come across in a long time. * - Playing By The Book * The combination of cute characters, colourful illustrations, intelligent interactivity and excellent execution means that Nibbles: The Book Monster is a strong contender for best book in this house. If all children's books were as well thought out as this one, adults would probably stop reading their own books. * - The Book Bag * Brilliant fun. * - Angels and Urchins Magazine * A superbly crafted and ingenious picture book. * - South Wales Evening Post * Full of flaps to lift and holes to peek through, the format makes wonderful use of Yarlett's sense of invention and playfulness. * - The Bookseller * The stories within the story are clever and funny and the illustrations are wonderfully detailed. It is ideal for family reading and seems set to become a favourite. * - The Scotsman * Funny and innovative, with clever cut-outs throughout. * - Metro * Younger children (from three to six) will love this highly interactive and hugely imaginative book. * - Huffington Post * [Nibbles] works on several levels: chubby toddler fingers will love to explore the chunky cutaways, where Nibbles has chewed; older readers will enjoy the fun of Nibbles making a guest appearance in fairytales from 'Little Red Riding Hood' to 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears'. * - The Guardian * Fantastic production makes this book a really exciting reading experience. * - BookTrust * Gloriously fun and interactive fairytale mash-up from a rising picture book star. * - The Bookseller * Cheeky, funny and brilliantly original. * - S (Sunday Express Magazine) *

...an excellent way to introduce counting, and children will love tracing their fingers over the textured holes as Nibbles chomps his way through the book. -- The Scotsman ...this is the perfect book to make learning numbers a fun-filled treat. -- Lancashire Evening Post Little ones can count along with Nibbles as he chomps his way from one to ten! From the first page flap, to all the delightful little finger-sized cut-out holes in each page... there's so much for little ones to explore. -- Book Bairn ...executed to perfection. The book introduces numbers from one through to ten... The monster nibbles the correct number of holes in every page so that the reader can count along. -- Book Murmuration this brightly coloured book... will really capture children's attention as they learn numbers 1 to 10... -- Parents in Touch Nibbles Numbers is a fun, interactive read... From the sturdy board book format to its small nibbly peep holes, this is a well thought out read perfect for the youngest of readers. -- Mamma Filz A brilliant way to practice early numeracy skills in a a really fun way. -- Melanie McGilloway This is a brilliantly designed, funny and interactive board book with a witty, rhyming text and plenty of opportunities to practice counting. Ideal for families to enjoy together. -- Carousel

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Highly commended in the Macmillan Prize for Illustration 2011, Emma began her career as an author and illustrator whilst still studying illustration at Falmouth University. She now paints, draws, collages, designs, doodles, splatters and sketches for a living from her studio at home in Falmouth, near Truro, and loves every minute of it! In her spare time Emma loves to eat jaffa cakes, craves pets and suppresses a desire to spend her entire income on colouring pencils.

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