Activity books and kits

Book SynopsisPush, pull and slide the tabs to be a part of the Busy Fire Station! Join in with the firefighters as they slide down the pole, drive the fire engine and put out a fire while everyone cheers.Young children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with lots to spot, a gentle rhyme and wonderful illustrations by Jo Byatt. Busy Fire Station has been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer's Good Toy Guide.Discover more of the Busy Book series: Busy Bikes, Busy Airport and Busy Trains.

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Book SynopsisLaura Cowan (Author) Laura studied literature twice at university, so she's read a lot of books (always helpful when writing them). Before joining Usborne, she taught English in Barcelona, Dublin and Cambridge. She now lives in East London, where she regrets the lack of sun and sea.Emily Bone (Author) Emily Bone grew up among the rolling hills of Hampshire, writing stories about the ants and birds in her garden. After studying English at Cambridge, she found her dream job at Usborne in 2007. Since then, she's written about many weird and wonderful creatures, along with books on space, fashion and food.

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Book SynopsisHelp your little ones embrace first maths skills with this great learning bag that teaches number bonds to 10, complete with stickers, card game and number bond sticks

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Book SynopsisFrom the creators of the hugely popular Kids' Book of Wordsearches 1, this new addition to the series has over 150 crossword puzzles to complete. Addictive, fun and conveniently compact, this book of crosswords will provide hours of entertainment.From bestselling brain-training and puzzle book author Gareth Moore, The Kids’ Book of Crosswords 1 will test word power and keep boredom at bay.Also available: (9781780554334) The Kids' Book of Crosswords 2 The Kids’ Book of Crosswords 1 is a reprint of The Kids’ Book of Crosswords (2011). Repackaged with a new cover design, it makes up a set of four colour-coded crossword and wordsearch books.Also available in the Buster Puzzle Book series:9781780554334 The Kids' Book of Crosswords 29781780554402 The Kids' Book of Wordsearches 19781780554341 The Kids' Book of Wordsearches 29781780555003 The Kids' Book of Mazes 19781780555027 The Kids' Book of Mazes 29781780555010 The Kids' Book of Sudoku 19781780555034 The Kids' Book of Sudoku 29781780555058 The Kids' Book of Dot to Dot 19781780555041 The Kids' Book of Puzzles 1

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Book SynopsisJane Bingham (Author) Jane studied English at Exeter and Art History at York. She has worked on various Usborne dictionaries, encyclopaedias and learning books, and her edition of the Usborne Illustrated Dictionary was awarded a prize for a significant contribution to children's literacy. She has two sons and three stepsons who are now scattered across the globe. She gets a huge thrill from seeing her books on sale when she travels to the USA and Australia.

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Book SynopsisWe all make mistakes. But little kids sometimes have trouble dealing with their mistakes, whether it's a piece of artwork they've torn by accident, or juice they've spilled on their favorite drawing. In this book, every page begins with a 'mistake' that ultimately unravels, lifts out, or pulls up to become a surprising work of beauty.Trade ReviewA pleasingly tactile exploration of the possibilities inherent in mistakes. "A torn piece of paper... is just the beginning!" Spills, folded paper, drips of paint, smudges and smears they "all can make magic appear." An increasingly complex series of scenarios celebrates random accidents, encouraging artistic experimentation rather than discouragement. The folded-over paper can be a penguin's head; a torn piece of newsprint can turn into a smiling dog with a little application of paint; a hot-chocolate stain can become a bog for a frog. Thanks to a telescoping pop-up, a hole is filled with nearly limitless possibilities. The interactive elements work beautifully with the photo-collaged "mistakes," never overwhelming the intent with showiness. Saltzberg's trademark cartoon animals provide a sweetly childlike counterpoint to the artful scribbles and smears of gloppy paint. A festive invitation to creative liberation. - "Kirkus Reviews"

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Book SynopsisEasy-to-use peekaboo sliders, a funny rhyming text and surprise mirror ending combine in this stylish and interactive board book for babies and toddlers! With a total of 10 smooth mechanisms to push, pull or turn on every spread this beautiful book is packed full of fun! From Camilla Reid and Ingela P Arrhenius, the award-winning team behind the bestselling Felt Flaps Where's Mr? series. Connecting with faces and playing peekaboo is one of the first games that babies play. It's why the very youngest of children will love this cute garden-themed book - and want to read it again and again. Also available: Peekaboo Cow, Peekaboo Apple, Peekaboo Bear, Peekaboo Sun

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Book SynopsisExplore the new Paldea region with this ultimate Pokémon Gift BoxWith three books packed with activities and a papercraft project to build your very own Pikachu, plus a double-sided poster, a bookmark and a door hanger. This gift box is perfect for Pokémon Trainers of all ages. Gotta Catch Em All!Welcome Trainer! Explore this gift box, jam-packed with Paldean Pokémon fun. This collection contains a craft book to create your very own papercraft Pikachu, a creative colouring book, a fun activity book, a door hanger, a bookmark and a double-sided poster.The double-sided poster features some of your favourite Pokémon pals from the Paldea region to hang on your wall.Become the ultimate Trainer with this Paldea Explorer's Collection!

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Book SynopsisIntroducing the interactive Little World series from Ladybird that makes our big world little.Little World is designed for curious toddlers, allowing them to explore familiar landscapes and faraway places, from cities and jungles to outer space and ocean depths.The gentle narrative is perfect for reading aloud, guiding children through the terminal as they check in bags, walk through security and board the plane. A novelty slide, push or pull on every spread will engage children and help to soothe any anxiety about airports and flying.Sam Meredith''s bright artwork and charming characters encourage interaction and play, with lots to spot, see and enjoy on every spread.Introduces the worldBoosts motor skillsRecommended for children aged 2+Look out for other titles in the Ladybird Little World series:In the CityTo the MoonJungle JourneyUnder the Sea To the Beach<

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Book SynopsisFiona Watt is an Editorial Director and writer at Usborne Publishing. She graduated from Exeter University with a Bachelor of Education in Art and Design. She taught for three years at a primary school in Kent, before spending two years at a British school in The Netherlands. She started working at Usborne in 1989 and has written and edited hundreds of books including baby and novelty, sticker, art and craft, cookery, science and activity books. She has written all the titles in the award-winning THAT'S NOT MY series and many in the highly successful Sticker Dolly Dressing series. She is the sixth biggest-selling UK children's author, with over 10 million of her books sold in the UK since records began.

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Book SynopsisMeet lots of different families in this fun lift-the-flap book.Find Out About: Families helps curious preschoolers understand how other chlldren live, which is key for developing empathy. Featuring friendly child characters and familiar situations, this book shows how different families are made up and how they live. With fun flaps to lift, this is an excellent, interactive book for children and their parents and carers to share together.Also available: Animals, Feelings, Kindness, Things That Go, Saving Our Planet

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Book SynopsisPop to the shops with Busy Shopping! Young children will have fun pulling and turning the tabs as they read the rhyming story. Fill the trolley to the top, whizz down the aisles, then pay at the checkout – and keep a lookout for the missing teddy bear! Perfect for toddlers who like to play as they read, they will love this bright and colourful reissued board book with wonderful illustrations by Mélanie Combes. Discover more adventures in the Busy Book series with Busy Hairdresser, Busy Bookshop, and Busy Café.

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Book SynopsisFly to space in Maisy''s rocket in this exciting shaped board book.Three, two, one blast off! Maisy is going to space in her rocket! Join Maisy as she puts on her space suit, delivers food to the astronauts and carries out essential repairs in this latest addition to the ever-popular Maisy shaped board book series.

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Book SynopsisFollowing the best-selling Animalium, Katie Scott returns with a companion activity book. Bursting with fascinating facts and puzzles, this book offers hours of entertainment to artists and animal lovers. Beautiful and inspiring, the myriad activities in this book challenge the reader to discover something new and use their imagination to draw, decorate and design on every pull-out page.Trade ReviewMaking contributions to Katie Scott's Animalium Activity Book is an even more sophisticated activity. A wonderful new addition to the award-winning original Animalium by Jenny Broom and Katie Scott, a beautifully created introduction to over 200 animals of all kinds. In this version the original illustrations and some of the facts serve as a stimulus to all kinds of activities such as "Draw your own exotic bird", "Add some more snakes to the tangles" or "Draw your own food chain". This is a book to treasure and creating additional material in it will make it extra-special. -- Julia Eccleshare * The Guardian *

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Book SynopsisA beautiful lift-the-flap board book from the National Trust for little nature lovers everywhere! There are lots of animals in the river, but where are they hiding and what are they doing? In this charming lift-the-flap book, little ones can pore over the beautiful collaged pages and explore under rocks, logs and lily pads to find out interesting facts about river wildlife. With over 20 tiny flaps in each book, there's so much to discover. Full of sturdy flaps and simple facts, this is the perfect introduction to the outdoors. Other titles in the series include: Seaside, Woods, Farm, Jungle, Safari

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Book SynopsisVisit Apple Tree Farm and have fun with Poppy and Sam as they enjoy autumn in this charming sticker book. From bright leaves to rainy days, harvest time to Halloween, children will love choosing stickers to finish the busy scenes.

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Book SynopsisA brand-new title in the bestselling Felt Flaps series featuring much-loved authors Austen, Shakespeare, Bronte and Dickens!

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Book SynopsisWhere will little Bunny travel today? Flip the flaps and slide the sliders in this quirky board book. From a vibrant meadow of flowers to the gentle flow of the river, this book takes readers on an accessible yet engaging journey through nature. Meet lots of animals along the way and learn what noises they make! Clever mechanisms, joyfully colourful artwork and simple text make this the perfect interactive book to get your little one reading.

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Book SynopsisAn adorable Sing-Along board book story, with five robust board sliders - easy for little hands to use! Each board book comes with a free instrumental and vocal version of the nursery rhyme - simply scan the QR code for little ones to listen and sing along!With bright illustrations this series make the perfect gift for a baby or toddler! There are loads of titles to collect... Sing Along with Me! The Wheels on the BusSing Along with Me! If You're Happy and You Know itSing Along with Me! Old Macdonald Had a FarmSing Along with Me! Row, Row, Row Your Boat...and many more!

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Book SynopsisThe original, award-winning Felt Flap series - perfect for babies and toddlers!Each title in this stylish series has five spreads with friendly characters to find behind colourful felt flaps.In Where's Mr Snowman?, you're on the look out for Mrs Angel, Mr Gingerbread man, Mrs Robin and Mr Snowman himself!Lift the final flap and there's a surprise mirror - always a hit with the little ones.Parents adore these books because they are beautiful but tough enough to withstand even the most enthusiastic of young readers. And children love them because they are just so much fun. Other titles in the series include, Felt Flaps Where's Mr Lion?, Felt Flaps Where's Mr Unicorn? and Felt Flaps Where's Mrs Ladybird? Felt Flaps Where's Mr Lion? won Sainsbury's Children's Book of the Year 2017The felt flaps in this sturdy board book are perfect for little ones to turn and tug, which means you can get even the tiniest tot into books and finding the activity fun. Ingela Arrhenius' illustrations are a real bonus. They are bright and retro and sure to capture your baby's attention. A perfect book to share with very little ones.BookTrust

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Book SynopsisFive easy-to-use sliders, a rhyming story and lots to spot and say in this series of bright, interactive board books for toddlers!An engaging little story with loads of details to spot and chat about.This story needs YOU! By pushing, pulling and turning the mechanisms, little hands can move the story onto the next scene and bring the rhyming text to life! The high level of interaction builds confidence and engagement with books, which is a key stepping-stone to reading for toddlers. Illustrated by multi-award-winning Benji Davies, illustrator of The Storm Whale, and Grandad's Island Collect the whole series; other title available include: Bizzy Bear: Vet's Clinic, Bizzy Bear: Fire Rescue, Bizzy Bear: Breakdown Truck and lots, lots more!

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Book SynopsisThe Bat-Signal has appeared in the night sky. Quick! Build your LEGO® Batman(TM) minifigure and race into action. Read the cool comics, tackle the tricky puzzles and bring order to Gotham City(TM)!LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2022 The LEGO Group.Copyright © 2022 DC. BATMAN and all related characters and elements © & (TM) DC.WB SHIELD: (TM) & © WBEI (s22)

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Book SynopsisMeet Professor Remus Lupin, expert on Defence Against the Dark Arts and hater of full moons.Assemble your Professor Lupin minifigure and buildable Dementor™, read all about his adventures with Harry and complete the fun activities.LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2024 The LEGO Group.WIZARDING WORLD and all related trademarks, characters, names, and indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. WB SHIELD: © & ™ WBEI. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s24)

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Book SynopsisWitness the triumph of true love with the master of paper engineering. With stunning pop-ups and elaborative interactive details, this is a gift that will be treasured by generations. Bestselling pop-up artist Robert Sabuda brings the beloved tale of Beauty and the Beast to life in bold colour. With an incredible number of pop-ups on every page, marvel at the magnificent castle, hide in fear from the terrifying beast, and be enchanted by the beauty of the heartbreaking closing scene. Full of twists, turns and delightful surprises, this magical retelling with become a favourite in every family's library. Other pop-up books by Robert Sabuda: The 12 Days of Christmas Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Beauty and the Beast The Little Mermaid The Night Before Christmas Peter Pan Winter’s Tale The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

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Book SynopsisZoom to the Moon introduces big ideas to little ones! This first book about space will delight young babies. With shiny foil to focus on and bright colour to capture and keep their attention, this book will be revisited time and time again - and also be interesting to older toddlers. The shiny foil and big touch-and-feel patches make this book a perfect present.Simple text and lots of sounds to make - whoosh! - make the book easy to use and encourage carer and child interaction. Also available: Space Baby: Out of this World

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Book SynopsisLulu is given a special present by Mummy - her very own potty. Lulu does her first wee-wee in the potty. Soon she's sitting on her potty everywhere - in the kitchen, , in the playroom, even in the garden! Then Lulu graduates from wearing nappies to wearing big girl knickers and using the big toilet, with a few tiny accidents along the way.Trade Review'A simple interactive potty-training book that is guaranteed to delight toddlers and parents. It has bright, witty illustrations and is charming, straightforward and funny - with a few accidents along the way!' Family Interest Magazine 'An enchanting, tactile, lift the flap book ... A must for all potty training families!' Angels and Urchins 'Anyone with a potty-training toddler should get their hands on this interactive book with bright, witty illustrations ... Charming, straightforward and funny' Bookfest

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Book SynopsisMeet Hugless Douglas, the big bear with the big heart. When Hugless Douglas wakes up one bright spring morning, there''s one thing he desperately needs: a great big hug. Everyone knows the best hugs are BIG and TALL and COSY, but when Douglas heads out to look for one, none of them feel quite right . . . Will poor Douglas ever find the perfect bear hug? The first in the hugely popular series, with over 1.6 million copies sold in 30 languages!Are you ready to join Hugless Douglas and friends on more adventures . . .?Trade ReviewOozes the 'ah' factor as the big bear searches for the perfect hug * Sunday Independent (Dublin) *Endearing and funny * Bournemouth Daily Echo *A charming and endearing tale * The Bookseller *This deceptively simply story quickly becomes a favourite * Carousel *One for softies big and small * Junior *Heart-warming ... a perfect tale to share with little ones * Families Magazine *Great fun * Nursery World *The perfect bedtime read, ideal for sending children off to sleep feeling loved * Parents In Touch *Awww... Hugless Douglas is so sweet! * Bookwitch *A charming and endearing tale about searching for the right one. * Bookseller *A thoroughly enjoyable experience. * Bookbag *Douglas... will no doubt become a hit as he is such a lovable character. * Families South West *Make sure this adorable books is top of the pile for bedtime reads. * Maternity & Infant *'... the perfect bedtime book.' * Booktrust.org.uk *Good for a bedtime snuggle-up. * Cork Evening Echo *The perfect bedtime read, ideal for sending children off to sleep feeling loved. * parentsintouch.co.uk *Oozes the 'aah' factor as the big bear searches for the perfect hug. * Dublin Sunday Independent *This deceptively simple story quickly becomes a favourite. * Carousel *

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Book SynopsisAn utterly fabulous interactive book for clothes-obsessed toddlersTrade ReviewPraise for 'Lulu's Clothes': 'An utterly gorgeous interactive book ... it has bright colours and bold illustrations, zips to pull and bows to tie, not to mention different textures to feel. The text is basic and funny, simple for small children to understand. The book works well as a whole with the design allowing the words and the pictures to complement each other' The Scotsman Praise for 'Lulu's Shoes': 'Very good touchy-feely-type book for learning' Daily Echo (Bournemouth) 'Attractive, colourful illustrations and real laces, touch-feely panels and flaps-to-lift combine to make this sturdy book a real treat for babies, toddlers and their parents alike' Bookfest 'Perfect for little fingers' Kidsaround

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Book SynopsisThe Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry's textbook of Magical Creatures class comes to life in this one-of-a-kind collectible, featuring the sound and movement of the famous Monster Book of Monsters. Kit includes: Specifications: This deluxe set includes a 3-1/2 inch mini replica of the Monster Book of Monsters as seen in the Harry Potter films, molded in plastic and battery-powered Movement and Sound: This Monster Book of Monsters features chomping movement and audio from the films; both effects are sound-activated, prompted by a simple sound such as hand-clapping Book Included: 48-page book on magical creatures, featuring descriptions, quotes, and full-color illustrations and photos from the films throughout Perfect Gift: A unique and keepsake item for fans of the Wizarding World Officially Licensed: Authentic Harry Potter collectible   Requires two AAA batteries (not included).  

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Book SynopsisJoin the dolls as they get ready for action! Use the stickers to dress the dolls for their exciting jobs, as firefighters, dancers, private investigators, scientists, and more. Each scene is beautifully illustrated and there are over 300 stickers, so you can choose the clothes, accessories and equipment the dolls need.

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Book SynopsisA search-and-find adventure across the Little Kingdom, with Ben and Holly!Find Holly's lost wand in this colourful search-and-find book, packed with over 200 things to spot. Princess Holly loses her wand and it's up to her and Ben Elf to find it, in a search-and-find book that takes you all over the Little Kingdom!

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Book SynopsisBuild a menagerie of terrifying monsters, as well as some of the world's most awe-inspiring mythical beasts, in this thrilling activity book. Children will have hours of fun adding over 300 stickers of claws, teeth, weapons and armour to a fierce two-headed dragon, a howling werewolf, an evil sorcerer and many more. Find the right stickers to complete your beasts, then read their descriptions, compare their statistics, and use them to create some stories of your own.

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Book SynopsisIt's the end of a busy day on Apple Tree Farm. Join Poppy and Sam as they say goodnight to all the animals, including Woolly the sheep, Curly the pig and Daisy the cow. With touchy-feely patches, flaps to lift and the Little Yellow Duck to spot on every page, this charmingly illustrated book is perfect for sharing with little ones at bedtime.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the joys of winter with this delightful sparkly book. Scenes include a snowman competition, an ice sculpture display, playing with snowballs and sledging in the park. There are friendly animal characters, beautiful illustrations by star artist Lucy Barnard, and over 180 stickers to keep children entertained.

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Book SynopsisJoin the Gruffalo's Child on a snowy adventure through the deep dark wood with this fun sticker book, packed full of activities, games and over 400 stickers!The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo shouldEver set foot in the deep dark wood.But one wild and windy night the Gruffalo's child disobeys her father's warnings and ventures out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn't really exist . . . does he?Join in the adventure with sticker scenes, spot the difference, sticker jigsaws and more in this fun-packed sticker activity book. Based on the bestselling classic picture book, The Gruffalo's Child, from the unparalleled picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, The Gruffalo's Child Sticker Book is perfect for rainy days, holidays and journeys, or a great gift for birthdays or Christmas!

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Book SynopsisStep into the extraordinary Museum of Marvels - a beautifully illustrated puzzle book where young readers can explore curious science exhibits, discover incredible facts and solve over 80 intriguing puzzles.Inspired by the spectacular museums of the 19th century, this guide to science cleverly mixes artwork, facts, and puzzles to create an experience that is fun, educational, and rewarding. As children proceed through the book, through different exhibits of the museum, they are introduced to different scientific concepts across biology, chemistry and physics, from friction and photosynthesis to electricity and gravity.• Learn about the periodic table and solve the clues to sort the chemicals into least reactive and most reactive.• Explore cellular structure and find the matching plant cells.• Crack the code to discover the names of the six basic types of machine.These activities will not only teach readers key scientific concepts - they will also improve their observation skills, problem solving, concentration and all the other cognitive benefits of puzzle solving.Young readers are sure to be drawn in by extraordinary artwork of Vlad Stankovic. His vintage-style illustrations bring science to life and introduce a new level of detail and imagination to classic puzzles.This the perfect book for curious kids aged 7+, with a passion for science and exploration.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Museum of Marvels series brings together beautiful activity books inspired by the incredible museums of the 19th century. Combining charming vintage illustrations, engaging puzzles and fascinating facts, this series will inspire a sense of wonder in the natural and scientific world for young readers.

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