Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories

Book SynopsisA stunning and moving novel from a master storyteller featuring the bravest dog in the world . . .A superb animal tale, in the same vein as War Horse' GuardianNever has Aman needed a friend more than when a springer spaniel appears before him one day. The dog becomes a constant companion, a shadow, and that''s what Aman decides to call her.But life in Afghanistan is becoming more dangerous by the moment, and eventually Aman and Shadow must find the courage to leave. But how far can Shadow lead them? And in this terrifying new world, is anywhere really safe?Trade Review‘Morpurgo's warmth and humanity suffuse a story of courage, love and hope’ The Times ‘A superb, topical animal tale in the same vein as War Horse’Guardian ‘Passionate and touching’ Julia Eccleshare

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Book SynopsisHairy Maclary''s Rumpus at the Vet is a hilarious rhyming story by Lynley Dodd.Sniffles and snuffles and doses of flu - itches and stitches and tummyache too . . .Hairy Maclary is waiting to see the vet with lots of other pets. Then something happens to turn the waiting room into a kerfuffling scramble of paws, a tangle of bodies and a jumble of jaws . . . what can be the matter? Another rumbustious, rhyming romp with Hairy Maclary (from Donaldson''s Dairy!) and friends!Lynley Dodd is an award-winning author/illustrator who lives in New Zealand. She is enormously popular for her rhyming stories of the unforgettable HAIRY MACLARY and his friends. She worked as a teacher before beginning to write her own books in 1974.Read all the Hairy Maclary and Friends books by Lynley Dodd!Hairy Maclary''s Bone; Hairy Maclary Scattercat; Hairy Maclary''s Caterwaul Caper; Hairy Maclary''s Rumpus at the Vet; Slinky Malinki; Hairy Maclary''s ShowbusinessTrade Review'(Hairy Maclary is) a child's best introduction to books' The Times 'The rhyming verse is delightful to read aloud and soon learned by heart' Independent

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Book SynopsisJoin Peter, Flopsy, Mopsy and Cotton-tail on their Easter egg hunt adventure in this lift-the-flap storybook!It''s Easter, and Peter and his sisters are hiding easter eggs for all their forest friends to find.Can you lift-the-flaps and help them find the perfect hiding spots?Perfect for busy little bunnies everywhere, follow Peter and his sisters on this new Easter adventure board book with a lift-the-flap on every page and a very special fold-out surprise!Look out for other Peter Rabbit books this Easter:Peter Rabbit: Peter''s First EasterPeter Rabbit: The Great Big Easter Egg HuntPeter Rabbit: A Fluffy Easter TalePeter Rabbit Tales: A Spring SurprisePeter Rabbit: Happy Easter, Peter!Peter Rabbit: Easter Surprise

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Book SynopsisA laugh-out-loud Easter eggstravaganza, There Was a Young Bunny who Swallowed an Egg from Kaye Baillie and award-winning illustrator Diane Ewen is the perfect springtime story for little ones!Everyone's heard about the old lady who swallowed a fly, but now it’s time to meet a little bunny who, just as the Easter Egg Hunt is starting, swallows . . . an egg! And she doesn't stop there! Soon she's gobbled down a chick, a hot-cross bun, and a basket! What will she gobble down next?A funny, cumulative rhyming story young children will love, packed with Easter chicks, eggs, buns, bees, and one very hungry little bunny – keep an eye on your chocolate eggs!

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Book SynopsisRobin Robin is a stunning picture book adaptation of the animation from Aardman and Netflix, perfect for Christmas and beyond! When an egg rolls out of its nest and into a rubbish dump, the little robin inside is discovered and raised by a loving family of burglar mice. As Robin grows up, her differences become more obvious and she starts to feel out of place in her mouse family. Not quite a bird and not quite a mouse, but full of determination. Robin sets out on an adventure to prove herself and – just maybe – get a sandwich. Robin Robin: The Official Book of the Film is based on the hit Netflix film from Aardman Animations, creators of Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep and Morph. This heartwarming story features a cast of unforgettable characters including a treasure-hunting magpie (Richard E. Grant) and a thoroughly villainous cat (Gillian Anderson), and is full of excitement, daring escapades, and Christmas adventure.Featuring gorgeous artwork taken from the handcrafted stop-motion animation, and including lyrics to all the original songs, this charming, warm and witty story is perfect for picture book lovers and animation fans of all ages!

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Book SynopsisCreate your own games with magnets of Bluey, Bingo and their friends.Bluey and Bingo love to play! Use your magnets of Bluey and her friends to join in on the fun and create games at home, in the forest and at school.Featuring twelve magnets for endless imaginative fun!

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Book SynopsisHow does a very small girl hide a very large lion? It's not easy,but Iris has to do her best, because mums and dads can be funnyabout having a lion in the house. Luckily, there are lots of goodplaces to hide a lion - behind the shower curtain, in your bed,and even up a tree. A funny, heart-warming story about a very specialfriendship.

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Book SynopsisAngelina twirls her way back to ballet school and learns to overcome her stumbles in this 8x8 storybook featuring foil on the cover!Angelina can’t wait to go to Miss Lilly’s Ballet School again after summer break. But then Angelina accidentally embarrasses herself in front of the whole class, and suddenly, she isn’t so enthusiastic about returning to ballet school anymore. With the encouragement of her family and friends, Angelina learns that everyone makes mistakes, but that shouldn’t stop her from doing what she loves most: dancing! © 2021 Helen Craig Ltd and Katharine Holabird. The Angelina Ballerina name and character and the dancing Angelina logo are trademarks of HIT Entertainment Limited, Katharine Holabird, and Helen Craig.

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Book SynopsisLittle Bear's Spring is a glorious reminder for children and adults of just how wonderful the natural world is, and that, sometimes, the unlikeliest of friendships are the best kind.Little Bear has just woken up from his long winter sleep. But when he pokes his head out of the den, the world around him is vast, white and silent. The only thing he sees is a smooth little stone, just as alone in the snowy wilderness as he is. He nestles it in tight to his fur and off they go in search of friends. Little Bear's Spring is a lyrical story about friendship, with a gentle introduction to spring and what happens to the natural world when the seasons change. Written by star picture book author Elli Woollard and illustrated by Briony May Smith, whose artwork brings a sun-dappled springtime landscape to life with breathtaking beauty.

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Book SynopsisWINNER of Oscar's Book Prize 2021! WINNER Book of the Year and Best Picture Book at the Sainsbury's Children's Book Awards 2021! Perfect for fans of Rachel Bright and Julia Donaldson, The Littlest Yak is a joyous, rhyming caper that teaches little ones to celebrate their own unique talents!On the tip of the top of a mountain all snowy, where the ice-swirling, toe-curling blizzards were blowy, in a herd full of huddling yaks, big and small, lived Gertie . . . the littlest yak of them all.Gertie is the littlest yak in her whole herd, and she's feeling stuck in her smallness - she wants to grow UP and have bigness and tallness! But when it turns out that there are some things that only Gertie can do, might she come to see that she's perfect, just the way she is? A rollicking, heartwarming and reassuring story from debut author, Lu Fraser

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Book SynopsisPush, pull and slide the tabs to enjoy a day out at the Busy Park! Visit the playground, spots lots of different animals and have a picnic.Young children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with a gentle rhyme and wonderful illustrations by Louise Forshaw, which is part of the Busy Book series. Busy Park has been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer's Good Toy Guide.Listen along to an audio recording of this story by scanning the QR code on the back cover. Discover more in the Busy Book series: Busy Zoo, Busy Airport and Busy Farm.Trade ReviewThis bright, colourful book is so interactive and has lots of things for little ones to look at and do. As they push and pull different parts of the scene, they reveal different features which help to encourage discussion and learning.Our testers liked that the book was high quality and very sturdy, even for enthusiastic little hands! As children interact with and discuss the scenes in the book, they develop their observation skills, learn basic words and learn more about the world around them. We also like that there are further learning opportunities for the slightly older children as speech bubbles contain questions such as “can you see a nest?” and “how many ducklings are there?”. -- Dr Amanda Gummer * Dr Gummer's Good Play Guide *

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Book SynopsisAlice Melvin is an award-winning illustrator and product designer based in Edinburgh. She is the author of four top-selling picture books for children, which have together sold over 100,000 copies worldwide: Grandma's House, The High Street, Counting Birds and An A to Z Treasure Hunt.Trade Review'An utter gem' - Daily Telegraph'Evocative … this inviting book is full of flaps that reveal the cosy, patchwork-quilted little homes hidden in Mouse’s Wood' - A 'Book of the Week', Guardian'A lift-the-flap celebration of the seasons that’s guaranteed to get readers out into the forest exploring' - Observer, a Children’s Book of the Year 2022'A gorgeous celebration of a book full of beautiful, playful details and a love of nature' - Anna James, author of Page & Co'Beautiful … a gentle story, an educational story, a story to delight in' - Armadillo Magazine'Wondrous, captivating and magical … one of our favourite books this year!' - Inclusive Children's Books'This new book has completely captured our hearts and imaginations' - @littlelibraryowl'You certainly can feel every ounce of love and care that has been put into this book … truly beautiful' - @bookishwaytoplay'You are going to fall in love with this book … A book to cherish, dip into frequently and save for the grandchildren' - @busy_busy_learning'Stunning ... magical … a perfect, gentle bedtime read' - @literate.littles'An enchanting read' - @bookgiftblogger'This has gone straight to the top of my favourites pile. It’s absolutely beautiful and we will treasure it forever' - @littlebugtogs

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Book SynopsisWritten by the brilliant Julia Donaldson and stunningly illustrated by the award-winning Sara Ogilvie, The Hospital Dog is a big-hearted tale about a very special, very brave dog.Here is a dog, a Dalmatian called Dot,Is she quite ordinary? NO, SHE’S NOT!After their breakfast and a swim in the sea, Dot and her owner Rose jump on the bus to the hospital. Dot loves visiting the children of Wallaby Ward and they’re always pleased to see her too; from a crying baby to a bored teenager – a pat, a stroke and a cuddle with Dot cheers everyone up. But the work of the hospital dog doesn’t stop there and when one of her patients is in trouble, it’s up to Dot to save the day!Winner of the Indie Book Awards 2021 this fantastic rhyming story comes from the bestselling partnership behind The Detective Dog.Trade ReviewThe NHS and dogs; each keeps the nation’s heart beating. Trust Julia Donaldson, the rhymetastic author . . . to put the two together in a story that barks to our age. [P]aired with the supremely talented Sara Ogilvie . . . whose beautiful, humorous ink drawings match perfectly the bounding words. [T]he rhymes fly, the heart jumps. It’s guaranteed to give children and parents the literary equivalent of a giant welcome home wag. -- Alex O'Connell, Children's Book of the Week * The Times *The verse skips along as cheerfully as Dot on her way round Wallaby Ward. -- Imogen Carter * Observer *This is a truly wonderful book. The story is told in rhyming couplets which are delicious to read aloud and share with children. The bright illustrations are full of life, warmth, expression and tiny details that make this a wonderful book to come back to again and again. There’s always something new to see! The illustrations are inclusive in terms of ethnicity and disability which make this a brilliant book for all to read. * BookTrust *

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Book SynopsisThe setting of Little Pig Robinson is based on various English seaside towns where she spent holidays when she was young. It tells the charming story of an adventurous pig who sets off on an incredible voyage aboard the ''Pound of Candles''.The Tale of Little Pig Robinson is number nineteen in Beatrix Potter''s series of twenty-three little books, the titles of which are as follows:1. The Tale of Peter Rabbit 2. The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin3. The Tailor of Gloucester4. The Tale of Benjamin Bunny5. The Tale of Two Bad Mice6. The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle7. The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher8. The Tale of Tom Kitten9. The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck10. The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies11. The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse12. The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes13. The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse14. The Tale of Mr. Tod15. The Tale of Pigling Bland16. The Tale of Samuel Whiskers17. The Tale of The Pie and the Patty-Pan

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Book SynopsisMeet Slinky Malinki: a very, very NAUGHTY cat.He had bright yellow eyes, a warbling wail, And a kink at the end of his very long tail.Slinky Malinki can steal anything - from a clothes peg, to a slipper, to a string of sausages!! But, will Slinky realise that crime doesn''t pay?Told through playful rhyme and vibrant watercolour illustration, this hilarious classic story has delighted children for generations.Discover more animal adventures:Scarface ClawHairy Maclary''s BoneSchnitzel von Krumm

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Book SynopsisThe Enormous Crocodile is hungry and ready to use cunning plans and clever tricks to snap up a snack. Just be careful that he doesn''t snap up . . . YOU!A finger puppet book that really bites, this is a laugh-out-loud book for adults and chiddlers to read together

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Book SynopsisCan a crafty fox and a genius chicken complete an epic rescue mission... without one of them getting eaten? A funny action-adventure story from bestselling children''s author Dermot O''Leary, with glorious illustrations from Claire Powell.Charles Redfearn is one of Britain''s very best spies. He''s dashing, he''s clever . . . but he can''t stop chasing chickens. He is a fox, after all.When his French cousin goes missing in action, along with some vital war plans, Charles is forced to pair up with Gertrude Featherhorn - chicken and master code-breaker - to have any chance of a successful rescue. But will he be able to control his appetite?Featuring the cunning French Resistance, a daring castle break-in and a race against time to stop plans falling into the wrong hands, Charles and Gertrude''s mission is going to be even more important than they could have imagined!Set during the Second World War, this amazing story brings history alive i

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Book SynopsisThe second instalment in the enchanting HOTEL FLAMINGO series, featuring the adventures of Anna and her array of animal friends! The temperature is rising, which can only mean one thing: it's summer! Bookings are up at Hotel Flamingo and the hotel is getting busy.Anna is excited to receive word from King Penguin royalty asking to holiday in their Royal Suite. But there's a lot to get done, and it's not easy to manage the needs of the penguins when there's a heatwave on and a huge ice shortage. Help! Can Anna get Hotel Flamingo back to its usual shining self and have happy guests all round?If you love Hotel Flamingo, try BIG SKY MOUNTAIN, the newest series of animal adventures from Alex Milway!PRAISE FOR HOTEL FLAMINGO'Crammed full of characterful animal illustrations with accents of zinging pink, this flamboyant early chapter book is a splendid, unpreachy testament to the power of hard work' - The Guardian'Truly heartwarming and uplifting' - Philip Ardagh'Bursting with charm, friendship and fabulous characters!' - Laura Ellen Anderson

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Book SynopsisCelebrate the 40th anniversary of the miniature world of the mice of Brambly Hedge!.Bad weather is on the way and the autumn stores are still not gathered in!Quickly, all the mice of Brambly Hedge set to work to finish the harvesting before the rain begins. Primrose, Lord Woodmouse''s daughter, meant to help, but somehow she daydreamed her way over the cornfield and into the Chestnut Woods, and before she knew it, she was lost. The sun went down, the wind rose and it began to rain. Primrose was all alone in the dark and she was frightened.Poor Primrose, would she find her way home again?Also look out for Summer Story, Spring Story and Winter Story!Trade Review“…the most researched-crammed fantasy ever set before small children…” Sunday Times Magazine “Spring Story, Summer Story, Autumn Story and Winter Story are beautiful tales…nostalgic Mums can enjoy them with their own kids.” The Sun (Natasha Harding “Incredible illustrations…” @father_of_daughters, Instagram “If I [were] a mouse, this is where I’d wanna live” @britneyspears, Instagram “Spring Story, Summer Story, Autumn Story and Winter Story are beautiful tales…nostalgic Mums can enjoy them with their own kids.” The Sun (Natasha Harding

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Book SynopsisBright art and simple, child-friendly text, plus an adorable animal finger puppet!

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Book Synopsis_______________ A TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK **'The year's most magnificent adventure' - Guardian** **'Fizzing with anarchic energy' - Daily Mail** **'An intoxicating adventure' - Observer** **'Utterly engaging' - Sunday Times** _______________ Mink doesn’t believe in rules. She loves running wild and free. So, when a zebra appears in the square where she lives and she finds out that his parents have been captured by the evil Mr Spit, she knows that it’s up to her to help. So begins a grand adventure to rescue a whole menagerie of animals – an adventure that will take all of Mink’s courage and determination. Written with generous helpings of warmth and humour, this is a timeless picture book about bravery, friendship and the importance of taking action. With stunning illustrations by award-winning illustrator Sara Ogilvie, illustrator of The Detective Dog, this modern classic from bestselling children's author Katherine Rundell is an unmissable treat.Trade ReviewJoyously anarchic in both word and illustration, sizzling with imagination and colour * Guardian *An intoxicating adventure * Observer Picture Books of the Month *Fizzing with anarchic energy, this beautifully illustrated escapade is a romp from start to finish * Daily Mail *Rundell and Ogilvie have more than earned their stripes as a duo with this pacy zebra caper * The Times *A delightful modern-day classic with a strong-willed and determined young girl whose passion for fighting for what is right is something all readers can aspire to * Books for Keeps *Rundell has identified a need in the children’s books market: longer, wordier picture books for five to seven-year-olds that have the large pages and beautiful pictures of titles for younger children but with more challenging language, a meatier story and some very fruity baddies * Times Children's Book of the Week *Utterly engaging * Sunday Times *The year's most magnificent adventure * Guardian - Best Children's Books of the Year *A writer with an utterly distinctive voice and wild imagination * Philip Pullman *One of our most talented writers for children * Observer *Rundell’s playful style is paired with the bright, bustling drawings of Ogilvie to tell an intoxicating adventure. * The Guardian *

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Book SynopsisFollowing a traumatic accident, a special friendship helps talented musician Annie heal and rediscover her love of music in this stunning novella from celebrated author Katya Balen. The blackbirds’ song uplifts and restores in this captivating novella from one of the most exciting voices in children’s fiction. After a devastating car crash, Annie is unable to play her flute and retreats from the music she’s always loved. She exists in a world of angry silence – furious with her mum and furious she can’t seem to play her beloved flute any more. Then she meets Noah, who shows her the blackbirds’ nest hidden in the scrubland near their flats. As their friendship grows, the blackbirds’ glorious song reignites Annie’s passion for music. But when tragedy strikes again, will her fragile progress be put at risk?Trade Review"Word perfect. Note perfect" – Phil Earle "Made me cry … Beautiful" – Jackie Morris "In the same way a great piece of music or an especially stirring sequence in film can overwhelm you, Birdsong fills you to the brim and threatens to spill over … Utterly singular and a triumph" – Just Imagine "A perfectly structured novella" – Waterstones "This is a book to dwell in, letting the story wash over you and settle your soul … Katya Balen and Barrington Stoke is a wonderful combination" – Kate Heap, Scope for the Imagination

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Book SynopsisDo your best animal impressions and learn about the wild with Look! I'm a Lion!

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Book SynopsisInspired by traditional folktales from around the world, this features fantastical, mesmerising tales about how different animals from the jungle, the outback and the Arctic came to resemble the species that we know today. The stories mix humour, suspense, a few scares and charming full colour artwork to spellbinding effect. Full list of stories: Why Monkeys Live In Trees, How The Tiger Got Its Stripes, Why The Koala Has No Tail, The Lion and the Hare, How The Chipmunk Got Its Stripes, The Hyena’s Last Laugh, The Mouse Deer and the Tiger, When The Polar Bears Danced.

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Book SynopsisLittle ones can join in the fun On the Farm by pulling out the sliders, moving the animals and making all the different noises! Quack along with the ducks, moo with the cows and neigh with the horses.Young children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with gentle rhyming text and beautifully illustrated by the award-winning Axel Scheffler. On the Farm has been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer's Good Toy Guide.Discover more animal books from the illustrator of The Gruffalo with Who's Hiding on Safari?, The Noisy Farm Book and In the Jungle.

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Book SynopsisDad wants to show Spot the baby animals, but it looks as though they''re hiding! Will Spot and Dad be able to find them?Toddlers will love discovering different farm animals in this classic picture book. With fun flaps to train fine motor skills and an adventure to encourage curiosity and exploration, this is great for early learning and play.If you loved this, try Where''s Spot?, Spot Goes to School and Spot Goes on Holiday for more lift-the-flap fun!

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Book SynopsisShifty McGifty and Slippery Sam don't just make amazing cakes. These two brave bakers solve wacky mysteries too! Halloween at St Spectre's school brings out the cheekiest of ghosts...

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Book SynopsisJoin Peter Rabbit on a fluffy Easter adventure in this sensory touch-and-feel book.Peter and the rabbits are hopping about on an egg hunt. Along the way, they find fluffy surprises and meet some new friends!This sensory board book features tactile elements on every page and a simple story to follow. The perfect Easter gift, introduce little readers to the world of Peter Rabbit with this touch-and-feel board book.Look out for more Easter adventures with Peter Rabbit:Peter Rabbit Tales: A Spring SurpriseHop, Skip, Stick: A Sticker Activity BookPeter Rabbit: A Pop-Up Easter Egg HuntHappy Easter Peter!Peter Rabbit Easter Eggs Press-out and PlayPeter Rabbit: Easter FunPeter Rabbit: Peter''s First Easter

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Book SynopsisStep into the wild world of the Warrior Cats wild cat excitement, epic battles and tribal rivalry! Myths and legends surround the four cat clans, in this thrilling feline fantasy adventure.The thrilling saga of battling cat clans concludes in the sixth book of this fantastic feline fantasy.ThunderClan''s darkest hour is upon them, as Tigerstar''s quest for power plunges all the Clans into the most terrible danger any cat has ever faced. Fireheart prepares to pit his wits against his arch-enemy, but the real danger he must face is even more terrible.The time has come for phrophecies to unfold and for heroes to riseTrade ReviewPraise for A Dangerous Path "Brilliantly written by someone who knows what children like to read. Inspired." The Gateway "Another fabulous book in the excellent series… plenty of twists and turns. Any 9 to13 year old should have these books!" Kidaround ***** Warriors is the best series ever! A kid’s review, Amazon website Certain to please any young reader who has ever wondered what dreams of grandeur may haunt the family cat. Publishers Weekly Warriors: Into The Wild is the best book I've read in ages. It's really exciting… Even better than Brian Jaques’ Redwall. I can't wait for the next one! John Wood (age 12) Warriors: Fire and Ice. Characters remain true to their feline natures, adding to the plausibility of events in this tension-filled story. Readers will be happy to learn that another episode is in the works. Booklist Warriors: Forest of SecretsAnother dynamic episode sure to please series fans. Booklist

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Book SynopsisLynley Dodd is an award-winning author/illustrator enormously popular for her rhyming stories of the memorable Hairy Maclary, Slinky Malinki, Schnitzel Von Krumm - and many others! She worked as a teacher before beginning to write her own books in 1974. Lynley lives in New Zealand.

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Book SynopsisThe Very Hungry Caterpillar is playing hide and seek in the wild in this joyful finger trail lift-the-flap book!Who is in the tall grass shaded from the sun?A pride of sleepy lions playing, having fun!A charming first introduction to wild animals and their habitats. With its gentle rhyming narrative, chunky flaps and finger trails, this book is perfect for little explorers!

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Book SynopsisFind all your favourite bedtime rhymes in this cute and colourful board book with 8 tabs. To join in the fun, pick a tab, open the page and sing along with Duggee and all his friends. You'll be ready for bed in no time with these classic nursery rhymes!Don't miss these other amazing Duggee books:Hey Duggee: Duggee and the Squirrels: Tabbed board bookHey Duggee: Bedtime Little Library: Tabbed board bookHey Duggee: Duggee's Nursery Rhymes: Tabbed board bookHey Duggee is a BAFTA and Emmy award-winning animation about an adorable dog and his band of Squirrels. It airs in the UK daily on CBeebies and is available on iPlayer. Featuring the voice of comedian and presenter Alexander Armstrong, this warm and hilarious preschool CBeebies show encourages children to get out and about and be active. Join the Squirrel Club in this collection of story, activity and novelty books and earn your badges with the friendliest, funniest dog around!

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Book SynopsisA wonderfully warm and relatable story from the brilliant Jill Murphy, who has sold over 4 million books featuring the much-loved Bear Family, and a charming, long-awaited third story to follow classic picture books Peace at Last and Whatever Next!Mr and Mrs Bear wake up late. It's raining outside, and Baby Bear is late for nursery. Then Mrs Bear sits on her glasses at work and Mr Bear spills his coffee! Oh dear – it seems this is just going to be one of those days! But the loveable Bear family muddle through cheerfully, and there's even a surprise for Baby Bear when Mr Bear gets home from work.With all the hallmarks of an instant firm favourite, Just One of Those Days is a big-hearted story about a family day, which parents and children everywhere will relate to. Full of satisfying repetition and rhythm and delightful illustrations, Just One of Those Days is a must-have for all Jill Murphy fans, old and new.The paperback edition of the Top 10 Bestselling picture book."Murphy's acute observation of family life continues to delight both children and adults." - Guardian and Online"Full of gentle humour and astute observations of human behaviour." - The BooksellerTrade ReviewMurphy returns to the lovable Bear family of Peace at Last and Whatever Next for a third slice of family life, in which the Bears have had a day we can all identify with - in lockdown more than ever, I suspect. Peace at Last may have been published more than 40 years ago, but the story of the Bears remains as warm and relatable as ever, full of gentle humor and astute observations of human behavior. Delicious. * The Bookseller *Jill Murphy, the author of mum-championing classics such as Peace at Last, has brought out her first picture book for 40 years. It describes the sort of day any family can relate to: baby bear is late for nursery, mummy bear breaks her glasses, and daddy bear spills his coffee at work. The carpe diem sentiment is distilled through Murphy’s lovely rhyme and repetition * The Times and Syndicates *In more down-to-earth vein, from earlier in the autumn, Jill Murphy’s Just One of Those Days (Macmillan) features the beloved Bear family on a day fraught with mishaps – spilled coffee, squashed glasses, nursery quarrels – followed by consolatory shared pizza and the reflection that it was, after all, just one of those days. Murphy’s acute observation of family life continues to delight both children and adults * Guardian and Online *Just One of Those Days by Jill Murphy, published this year, is a gentle account of a bear family's day * Irish Independent *A new picture book from such a heavyweight in the children's literature world is cause for excitement, and this wonderful new instalment in the 'Bear family' series, joining those favorite classics, Peace at Last and Whatever Next, does not disappoint. This is a story that will resonate with all parents of small children...Parents and children will relate to the depiction of ordinary family life and routines, and children will enjoy the familiar cozy illustrations of the Bear family * School Librarian *Jill Murphy’s delightful return to the Bear family from Peace at Last is full of her stunning full-page color artwork which perfectly depicts the trials and tribulations of daily life with little ones. This time, it’s the day after a sleepless night (or at least, probably a disturbed night) and what that looks like for tired mums, dads and preschoolers who nevertheless still have to go to work and Nursery * BookTrust *

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Book SynopsisIt's two days before Christmas Eve, the night Papa Red visits, and the young elephants are very excited. They choose a tree to decorate and prepare the presents for Papa Red to collect during the night to take to those who need them. But this year Elmer has a special treat in store for the young elephants, if they can keep quiet and out of sight... This festive story is now available for the first time in a glittery padded board book, perfect for sharing with little ones.Trade Review"Delightful and charming, colourful and entertaining – with a timely reminder of the true meaning of Christmas" * Carousel *"Another classic" * Glasgow Herald *"A festive, glittery treat of a book... This story is a must-have for fans of the beloved patchwork elephant" * Baby London *"Any fan of Elmer will love this book" * What The Redhead Said blog *"A seasonal treat for fans of the patchwork elephant." -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *

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Book SynopsisA duo of heartwarming tales bringing to life the goings-on at Willow Farm from animal-story maestro, Helen Peters.There are two cute new arrivals down on Willow Farm, but they're both having a difficult start.Snowy the Sheepdog seems to be better at making friends with the sheep than herding them. He'll be sent away unless he can earn his place.Poor Cowslip the calf is missing her mum. None of the other animals seem to want to make friends until a strange-looking new creature arrives who's just as lonely as Cowslip.Follow the adventures of Snowy and Cowslip as they find their feet on the farm.

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Book SynopsisLift the flaps and join in the winter fun in this Tales from Acorn Wood story by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo – perfect for sharing at Christmas!It's snowing in Acorn Wood, and Squirrel wants to build a snowman. Will she and her friends find everything they need? Lift the flaps to find out in this wonderful wintry tale.With sturdy flaps on every spread and rhyming stories that are a joy to read aloud, Squirrel's Snowman joins the bestselling Tales from Acorn Wood preschool stories which have been delighting parents and children for over twenty years.Enjoy more lift-the-flap adventures from Acorn Wood with Dormouse Has a Cold, Mole's Spectacles and Badger's Band.

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