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Book SynopsisDress the dolls as they discover lots of springtime activities, such as feeding newborn lambs, playing with Easter bunnies, going on an Easter egg hunt and feeding baby birds.

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Book SynopsisHow were world-famous structures like the Eiffel Tower and Big Ben built? What do the enigmatic Renaissance motifs mean? When did Leonardo da Vinci paint his masterpieces? This encyclopedia on art and architecture will answer these and more hows and whats for you. Learning is made simpler with well-labelled images and an extensive glossary of difficult terms. Bonus: the engrossing book comes loaded with Isn't It Amazinga section of fun facts to keep you glued for more.This encyclopedia is a must-read for all children!

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Book SynopsisStitch is the fastest-growing Disney brand in 2024 and will continue that trajectory well into 2025 and beyond. This friendship kit features high-quality components, and an exciting activity book that is sure to deliver strong sales

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Book SynopsisReaders can discover all the foul facts about the ANGRY AZTECS, fromwhy the Aztecs liked to eat scum and all about their horriblehabit of drinking wine with live toads in. With a bold, accessiblenew look and a heap of extra-horrible bits, these bestsellingtitles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of TerryDeary fans.

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Book SynopsisCelebrate the joy of books with the entertaining Charlie Cook's Favourite Book, from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. Charlie Cook is reading a book about a pirate captain, who is reading a book about Goldilocks, who is reading about a knight, who is reading about a frog . . . From kings and queens to aliens and ghosts, there's something for everyone in Charlie's amazing book of adventure! This handy board book format is perfect for younger readers. It features the classic story with a stunning redesigned cover and beautiful finish, making it a must-have for even the smallest Donaldson and Scheffler fans! Also available in board book format and with striking redesigned covers are: The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child, Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whale, The Smartest Giant in Town, Monkey Puzzle and A Squash and a Squeeze.

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Book SynopsisSam Taplin grew up in a beautiful valley in Yorkshire, where he dreamed of being a writer, and after three years reading other people's books at university he started writing his own for Usborne. He's been doing it ever since. When he's not writing about lonely rabbits or inquisitive bears, he likes doing card tricks, writing songs and playing long games of chess by the fire.Trade ReviewWith easy-to-follow instructions and a simple guide to the low and high notes on a basic keyboard, this is the perfect Christmas gift… fun, educational and portable. * Lancashire Evening Post *Each note is colour-coded, making it accessible even for very young children. * Books Are My Bag *With sturdy keys and each note represented by a colour, who wouldn’t want to wake up to this on Christmas morning? * Families South East *

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Book SynopsisThe No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!Kylian Mbappe has the world at his feet. The young French striker's goals, skills and fearless attacking spirit earned him a £166 million transfer to French champions Paris Saint-Germain, to take on the best teams in Europe with new teammate Neymar. And at the 2018 World Cup, Kylian was the star player, his goals firing France to victory in the final. Now as a world champion, he has just one goal left - to become the best player ever.Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life-stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to super-star professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.

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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 SynopsisThor''s hammer is missing again. The thunder god has a disturbing habit of misplacing his weapon - the mightiest force in the Nine Worlds. But this time the hammer isn''t just lost, it has fallen into enemy hands. If Magnus Chase and his friends can''t retrieve the hammer quickly, the mortal worlds will be defenseless against an onslaught of giants. Ragnarok will begin. The Nine Worlds will burn. Unfortunately, the only person who can broker a deal for the hammer''s return is the gods'' worst enemy, Loki - and the price he wants is very high.

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Book SynopsisPush, pull and slide the London scenes to explore the sights of the busy city: turn the London Eye, open and close Tower Bridge, even control the train doors of the London Underground!Busy London is a bright board book with easy-to-use mechanisms that are designed for toddlers. The colourful illustrations are packed with detail and things to spot, making it the perfect introduction to London, and a great way to share memories of a first visit.From Marion Billet, the illustrator of the popular Campbell London series.Collect more London titles for little explorers: My First London Bus, My First London Taxi, and The London Noisy Book.

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Book Synopsis"Genuinely chilling... Kids are going to absolutely love it." Jennifer Killick, author of Dread Wood"Boarding school and spookiness - Malory Towers gone rogue!" Lesley Parr, author of When the War Came HomeWelcome to Shadowhall Academy, where spirits haunt the school halls. A brilliantly spooky new series from the author of Aveline Jones.I heard a tapping noise, right by my head. Like there was someone in the wall trying to get my attention...When Lilian Jones starts at creepy, cold and bewilderingly large Shadowhall Academy, she's nervous about making friends. And when her roommates tell her the school is haunted, she thinks they're just trying to scare the new girl. But then bizarre things start happening - tapping and whispers in the walls at night, tales of missing students and strange figures in the woods.Lilian discovers that not only are the school ghost stories true, but her new friends could be in danger. So she sets out to uncover the secrets of Shadowhall Academy, whatever it takes.Trade ReviewI can't remember the last time I enjoyed a story so much. It's a classic 'just one more chapter' book; genuinely chilling and made my heart thud on several occasions (especially in the library!!). The characters are brilliantly drawn, and I felt like part of the gang as their friendship developed. I especially loved Serena. I also loved the wry humour, and the cold but at the same time homely atmosphere Phil so cleverly builds in the school. I think kids are going to absolutely love it. * Jennifer Killick, author of Dread Wood *Boarding school and spookiness - Malory Towers gone rogue! Skilful plotting, engaging pace, great character dynamics. Best read on a dark night with tea and a biscuit or five... * Lesley Parr *Fierce friendships, devious doubles, and a secret that's literally scratching its way out of the walls - Shadowhall Academy is a spooktacular treat. * Jack Meggitt-Phillips, author of The Beast and the Bethany *The setting and gothic atmosphere Phil has created is chillingly excellent. It's a spooky pitch perfect read. I loved it. * JP Rose, author of The Haunting of Tyrese Walker *

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Book Synopsis**The second season of the Golden Globe nominated Thirteen Reasons Why is now on Netflix.** Read the sensational book that has taken the YA world by storm. You can't stop the future. You can't rewind the past. The only way to learn the secret . . . is to press play. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Clay Jensen comes home from school to find outside his front door a mysterious box with his name on it. Inside he discovers a series of cassette tapes recorded by Hannah Baker - his classmate and crush. Only, she committed suicide two weeks earlier. On the first tape, Hannah explains that there are 13 reasons why she did what she did - and Clay is one of them. If he listens, Clay will find out how he got onto the list - what he hears will change his life forever. Perfect for fans of The Fault In Our Stars and All the Bright PlaTrade ReviewA dizzying ride of suspense and revelation -- Kathryn Hughes * Guardian *A stealthy hit with staying power . . . thriller-like pacing * New York Times *Thirteen Reasons Why is a mystery, eulogy, and ceremony. I know, in the years to come, I will often return to this book -- Alexie Sherman, author of the award-winning DIARY OF A PART-TIME INDIANReaders won't be able to pull themselves away . . . * Publishers Weekly *

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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 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.Trade ReviewKids dress up ballet dancers for big performances including Cinderella, The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, among others. There’s huge attention to detail, and a handy fold-out back cover. * The Independent *

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Book SynopsisA full colour bind up of the first two installments in the full colourBIRD & SQUIRREL series from one of the animators behind THEIRON GIANT and THE EMPEROR'S NEW GROOVE.

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Book SynopsisQ: What is your Roman Empire? A:A sapphic, feminist romantasy, set in the age of ancient Rome.The Roman Goddesses have grown weary of the rule of Gods and men. Theyseek to change the fortune of the world by backing a brilliant young woman. In Pompeii, Gia dreams of being a female Gladiator, but there is no such thing. When she wins the favour of Claudia the beautiful daughter of the Emperor her star begins to rise in the arena, but so does the risk to her life. Together, the girls must battle conspiracies to overthrow the Empire, and their growing feelings for one another. Feelings the Goddesses had not planned on. A scintillating and enchanting new series, perfect for fans of Powerless, Lore and Crescent City.

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Book SynopsisRun with the jungle animals in this illustrated chapter-book retelling of The Jungle Book, part of the bestselling Classic Starts series that has sold more than 8 million copies! Mowgli has lived among his wolf brothers for as long as he can remember. Baloo and Bagheera teach him the ways of the jungle, but some animals view him as a threator, even worse, as prey. Can Mowgli find a place where he truly belongs? This abridged retelling is the perfect way to introduce young readers to Mowgli's life among elephants, giant snakes, and monkeys. The book also includes discussion questions.

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Book SynopsisRosie Dickins grew up in England and Hong Kong. An avid reader, she always loved dreaming up her own stories. After studying literature at Oxford University, art in Paris and plenty of travelling, she settled in London, where she works for Usborne Publishing. She has written over a hundred children's books, from award-winning information books to fiction.Table of Contents1 A Secret WorldThere is a secret world of teeny-tiny things that you can't see with your eyes alone. Your eyes can't see anything much smaller than the thickness of a human hair. Microscopes help you to look at things up to a hundred thousand times smaller than your eyes can see. Powerful hi-tech electron microscopes can see things a hundred million times smaller than a speck of dust.2 All About YouUsing a microscope, you can see the structure of your body from your skin, blood and bones to microbes that live inside you. Friendly bacteria lives all over and inside your body and keeps you healthy. Some tiny creatures that live on people aren't always welcome like mites, threadworms and head lice. Germs are microbes that make you ill if they get inside you. Washing your hands with soap kills many microbes.3 Pond LifePonds are full of green growing things known as algae and algae-like bacteria which give off oxygen - a gas in the air that we need to breathe. Algae also provide food and homes for many tiny water creatures like water fleas, amoebas, water bears and euglena.4 Backyard SafariBillions of tiny creatures can be found on a handful of soil and some can't be seen without a microscope. These tiny creatures mix up the soil, keep it healthy and help plants grow. Microbes in the soil break down waste and turn it into plant food.5 Micro MonstersMicrobes like bacteria cause deadly diseases. Some diseases are caused by tiny parasites living in other animals. The smallest microbes are known as viruses which only really come to life when they infect someone. An example of a virus is the Corona virus which causes COVID. Vaccines and antibiotics are used to fight off disease-causing microbes.6 Micro MarvelsMicrobes help in making food like bread, cakes, yogurt and cheese. Food made with bacteria is sometimes called fermenting. Our tummies have friendly bacteria in them and eating food with microbes keep their numbers up and make the food easier to digest. As the number of people on the planet grows, microbes may be the answer in cleaning up the waste that we produce.7 Micro MaterialsUsing microscopes help us explain astonishing like how geckos walk on ceilings, how snowflakes are formed and how computers 'think'.8 Did You Know?Microbes know as extremophiles could cope in space as they thrive in conditions that are deadly to other animals. Bacteria can break down plastic bottles and turn them into vanilla. In Ancient Egypt, rotten bread, which was full of fungus and good bacteria, was used to treat wounds and infections.9 Micrscope Timeline

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Book SynopsisWinner of the Costa Children’s Book Award.The Skylarks' War is a beautiful story following the loves and losses of a family growing up against the harsh backdrop of World War One, from the award-winning Hilary McKay.Clarry and her older brother Peter live for their summers in Cornwall, staying with their grandparents and running free with their charismatic cousin, Rupert. But normal life resumes each September – boarding school for Peter and Rupert, and a boring life for Clarry at home with her absent father, as the shadow of a terrible war looms ever closer.When Rupert goes off to fight at the front, Clarry feels their skylark summers are finally slipping away from them. Can their family survive this fearful war?'This belongs among the classic of children’s literature . . . Funny, sad, warm, it is about growing up and finding what you love.' – The Sunday Times, Children’s Book of the WeekTrade ReviewMcKay is at her best in this poignant family drama. * The Guardian *Picking up a book by Hilary McKay is like slipping on bed socks on a chilly night. She knows how to look after her readers by ensuring that her characters are interesting and loveable from the start . . . McKay’s cleverness is that she makes it all fresh and new while making these beautifully drawn characters feel like old friends. * The Times, Children’s Book of the Week *This belongs among the classic of children’s literature . . . Funny, sad, warm, it is about growing up and finding what you love, intellectually and emotionally. * The Sunday Times, Children’s Book of the Week *This book is agony and ecstasy, and never have I read such a human and accessible account of World War I. Vivid, hilarious, and heartbreaking, Hilary McKay’s radiant characters touch my heart like real people, friends and loved ones I know well. Possibly the finest writer of our time. -- Elizabeth Wein, New York Times-bestselling author of Code Name Verity and The Pearl ThiefThis is McKay at her finest, all the heart and warmth of the Casson family books - with a touch of the Cazalets. It's both a thrilling family adventure and a truthful, heart-breaking examination of the impact of war... [an] exceptional historical novel. -- Fiona Noble * Bookseller, Children's Book of the Month *Hilary McKay is surely the heir to Mary Wesley. The Skylarks' War is just lovely. -- Charlotte Eyre, The BooksellerThe Skylarks' War is bloody brilliant, the kind of classic that rings with beauty and conviction and heart-stopping emotion. Not read a novel this good since Eva Ibbotson died. -- Amanda CraigHilary McKay is one of the great writers of children’s fiction and this story of love and loss during the First World War is one of her best, told with unflinching wisdom. -- Sarah Hughes * Independent, Best Children's Books for Autumn 2018 *Hilary McKay is a genius. This beautiful book is so many things simultaneously: complex and subtle, beautiful and raw, timely and timeless. I never wanted it to end. -- Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock, Carnegie-shortlisted author of The Smell of Other People's HousesOne of my favourite books of the year, this is McKay at her absolute finest. -- Fiona Noble * Bookseller Children's Buyer Guide, Highlights of the Season *I laughed, I cried and I wanted all the characters to be my best friend * Natasha Farrant *Winning as ever, with an overall Secret Garden feel * Kirkus Reviews *What a brilliant book. I laughed, I blubbed. The painful jolt of the Great War to one family carefully told. * Jonathan Douglas, Director of the National Literacy Trust *I thoroughly loved The Skylarks' War. The story is at once intimate and sweeping, with Clarry the shining heart of it all. -- Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, author of The War That Saved My LifeHilary McKay’s novel is about love as much as war: the effect on children of being deprived of it and the beneficial results on adults of its persistence. McKay is incapable of writing an uninteresting character or a dull scene... I loved it. * Mary Hoffman *...a family book, like those of Noel Streatfeild or R F Delderfield… I find it hard to imagine anyone not enjoying it. You will smile, and you will cry… You will recognise yourself and your friends -- Adele GerasMcKay couples warmth and grace with wry humour like nobody else out there -- Katherine Rundell * The Guardian *wise and kind and utterly heart-wrenching and full of characters you will give your whole heart to -- Anna JamesMcKay is a superb writer, deftly spinning history into a family drama of emotional neglect, shameful secrets, unrequited love, loss and ultimate triumph over all of these in a funny, moving and emotionally insightful book that could, and should, be read by all ages. -- Sally Morris * Daily Mail *Quite simply, The Skylarks’ War is close to perfect. Wise, kind, witty and incredibly moving it will break your heart and remake it again a few times over. * Scoop magazine *The Skylarks’ War by Hilary McKay rivals Testament of Youth for delicacy and heart-wringing clarity in its portrayal of the home front during the First World War. * Independent *a funny, moving and emotionally insightful book that could, and should, be read by all ages * Daily Mail *A moving family story. * The Week Junior *The best children’s book I’ve read this year’ * Katherine Rundell *Hilary McKay has a rare gift for novels about families and their interplay. Here, she weaves her story round one of the most powerful backdrops in history. And she does so with the lightest of touch which makes her history come alive. * LoveReading4Kids.co.uk – November Book of the Month *That the reader knows what the future holds makes the story all the more heartrending. Funny, moving and emotionally insightful, it should be read by everyone * The Daily Mail - In a Feature titled ‘Go wild for these children's books! From Winnie The Pooh to The Gruffalo, there's a story to keep even the pickiest child entertained during the lockdown…’ *Her characters and well rounded, fascinating, and loveable and her storytelling always beautifully paced * Good Housekeeping - Top 50 Books Every Child Should Read *Table of ContentsChapter - 1: Clarry and Peter, 1908-1911 Chapter - 2: Lessons and Stars, 1912 Chapter - 3: Journey to Summer, Summer 1912 Chapter - 4: Rupert Chapter - 5: Shilling Ticket Chapter - 6: Swimming Lessons, 1912-1913 Chapter - 7: Growing Up Chapter - 8: Simon the Bony One Chapter - 9: The Miss Pinkses' Academy Chapter - 10: Girls Can Do Anything Chapter - 11: Grammar School Girl, August 1914 Chapter - 12: Rupert in Uniform, Winter 1914 Chapter - 13: Over By Christmas Chapter - 14: Tripe Sausages Chapter - 15: Letters Home, Easter 1915 Chapter - 16: Simon Comes to Stay Chapter - 17: The Photograph Chapter - 18: Horse Transport, Summer 1915 Chapter - 19: Lucy Chapter - 20: Sausage Rolls, Winter 1915 Chapter - 21: Saved by Books, Summer 1916 Chapter - 22: Death of a Friend Chapter - 23: How-Do-You-Spell-It? Chapter - 24: More of Less Content Chapter - 25: Clarry the Dark Horse Chapter - 26: The Key to the Cricket Pavilion, Summer 1917 Chapter - 27: In Flanders Chapter - 28: Violet and the Pink Beret Chapter - 29: Peter's Speech Day Chapter - 30: Simon Enlists Chapter - 31: Peter's Plans and Clarry's Dreams Chapter - 32: Clarry Visits Oxford Chapter - 33: Clarry's Butterflies Chapter - 34: A Dog Called Rupert Chapter - 35: Grandfather and Grandmother Chapter - 36: Behind the Front Line Chapter - 37: Wild Run Chapter - 38: The Telegram Chapter - 39: Odysseus Chapter - 40: Rupert is Missing Chapter - 41: The Great Search Chapter - 42: Mr Rose Chapter - 43: A Friend with a Boat Chapter - 44: Facing the Music, Spring 1918 Chapter - 45: Miss Vane and Mr King, Summer 1918 Chapter - 46: Rupert Goes Back, Autumn 1918 Chapter - 47: The Death of a Giraffe, November 1918 Chapter - 48: Armistice Day Chapter - 49: Afterwards Chapter - 50: Love to Everyone Unit - i: Author's Note: The World Behind the Story Unit - ii: Glossary Unit - iii: Bibliography

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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 SynopsisMichelle, the crab, is unlike any of her peers. Michelle struggles with social and sensory issues which are not fully understood. Can the vicious circle of being excluded for being "difficult", which in turn, makes Michelle frustrated and branded as "crabbit", be broken? Can a little awareness and kindness - from both sides - bring them all together as friends?

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Book SynopsisMichelle, the crab, is unlike any of her peers. Michelle struggles with social and sensory issues which are not fully understood. Can the vicious circle of being excluded for being "difficult", which in turn, makes Michelle frustrated and branded as "crabbit", be broken? Can a little awareness and kindness - from both sides - bring them all together as friends?

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Book SynopsisJoin Happy Bear, Sad Bear and all the other Mood Bears in this activity book exploring emotions and feelings.Packed with amazing stickers, emotional response cards and activities to help children understand their feelings, this book is full of ways to help kids learn to identify and manage their thoughts and emotions.With expert advice from Dr Amanda Gummer, the activities in this book are focused on supporting mental health and provide advice on understanding emotions.

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Book SynopsisTravel the solar system and beyond in this must-have guide to space and the Universe

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the wonderful world of animal homes, incredible habitats where creatures rest high above our heads, and where burrowing beasts dig deep into the earth below our feet. Lift the flaps in this beautifully illustrated book to uncover some astonishing homes and the animals that live within.

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Book SynopsisIn this prequel to the NO. 1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING phenomenon of TIKTOK fame, They Both Die at the End, two new strangers spend a life-changing day together after Death-Cast make their first fateful calls. ‘If They Both Die at the End broke your heart and put it back together again, be prepared for this novel to do the same. A tender, sad, hopeful and youthful story that deserves as much love as its predecessor.’ Culturefly '[A] heart-pounding story [full] of emotion and suspense.' Kirkus  'An extraordinary book with a riveting plot.' BooklistMeet Orion and Valentino.    It’s the night before Death-Cast goes live, and there’s one question on everyone’s mind: Can Death-Cast actually predict death, or is it an elaborate hoax? Orion Pagan has waited years for someone to tell him that he’s

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Book SynopsisThe Number 1 football series - over 1 million copies sold. Now includes the incredible return to Manchester United as an Old Trafford legend! 'As he walked up to take his spot-kick, Cristiano knew that Real would win the trophy if he scored. He had the chance to be the hero yet again.'Cristiano Ronaldo overcame poverty and childhood illness to become one of the best football players ever. Escaping the hot streets of Madeira, Ronaldo first proved himself as a wonder-kid at Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson, before becoming a legend for Real Madrid and Portugal. This is the story of how the gifted boy became a man, a team-player and a legend. Have you read them all?

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Book SynopsisHow are you feeling today? This lively and engaging exploration of emotions helps young children learn to answer this important question. Topics covered include learning to describe feelings, how your feelings can change, and being kind to yourself. There are helpful notes for grown-ups at the back too and links to websites for more advice.Trade ReviewThe perfect introduction to helping little ones understand and handle their often confusing and jumbled-up emotions. * Lancashire Evening Post *

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Book SynopsisPacked with more than 1,000 incredible images and full of fascinating facts, this children''s book takes you on an visual and vibrant journey of all the chemical elements that make up our world. This eye-catching encyclopedia for kids is the perfect guide to the 118 chemical elements of the periodic table, for budding young scientists to explore. It explores the naturally occurring elements, as well as the man-made ones, and explains their properties and uses. This engaging encyclopedia for children aged 9-12, shows the many natural forms of each element, as well as a wide range of both everyday and unexpected objects in which it is found, making each element relevant to the child''s world!Celebrate your child''s curiosity as they explore:-Striking and detailed diagrams, drawings and illustrations on every page -Highly visual approach to learning -Ideal combination of colourful diagrams with infographic text boxes-Showcases chemical Trade ReviewA fascinating journey and strikingly visual -- Victoria Rossiter, Rossiter Books * Guardian *

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Book Synopsis A stunning, exciting story from acclaimed author Dan Smith – author of the Carnegie Medal-nominated Nisha’s War. BERLIN 1961 Anja and Monika live opposite each other. They play together every day, with Otto the cat. One night they wake up to bangs and shouts. Soldiers are building a huge barbed wire fence between them. A terrible forever wall that gets longer and higher until it divides the whole city. On the East side, Monika is scared – neighbours are becoming spies and there are secret police everywhere. It’s Anja who spots that Otto has found a way across. If he can visit Monika, then perhaps she can too. But Anja gets trapped and there’s no safe way back . . . An emotional, atmospheric story from Carnegie Medal-nominated author Dan Smith From the author of Nisha’s War, My Friend the Enemy and She Wolf A high-stakes adventure, set during the Cold War, centred on two cousins separated when the Berlin Wall is built Perfect for readers aged 9 and up who may be studying the Cold War at school PRAISE FOR DAN SMITH: ‘Action, adventure, wolves, snow … this story has EVERYTHING. I devoured it so quickly I need to read it again.’ EMMACARROLL on She Wolf ‘This book grabbed me from page one – highly recommended’ HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETY on My Friend the Enemy

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Book Synopsis"My son said nothing scared him after reading this book and he felt much more comfortable about it all." - online customer review"Do you ever wonder how to start the conversation about the birds and the bees with your child? Well, this book helps you in so many ways! Highly recommend if you're planning on having that talk soon." - online customer review"Great book, factual, easy to understand and supports parental talks!" - online customer review"It's a perfect no-nonsense book! Brilliant!" - online customer review"It has all the answers for inquisitive minds." - online customer review"My son is autistic and finds change very hard. This book has helped him to understand the changes that will happen in himself that he can't control. Bright pictures with accurate details for the body parts. Great book!" - online customer reviewA sensitively written, friendly guide to growing up, specifically aimed at younger boys.A friendly, reassuring and positive guide for boys as they approach puberty, explaining the changes that will happen to their bodies as they grow up and how these changes might make them feel. Covering everything from body hair and vocal changes to mood swings and self-esteem, puberty and parenting expert Phil Wilkinson addresses any worries that boys might have relating to what is 'normal'. He reassures readers and boosts their confidence, encouraging them to feel positive about the changes they will experience as they go through puberty.The Boys' Guide to Growing Up also includes advice on topics such exercise, shaving, talking about feelings and how puberty affects girls, and has an age-appropriate section on sex and reproduction.Contents include:- What is puberty?- Your puberty timeline- How do hormones work?- The height and weight race- A deeper voice- Spotty skin- Hair, hair, everywhere­- The art of shaving- Sweat, smells and personal hygiene- Changes down below- New feelings- Sex explained- Making babies- Keeping your confidence up- Mood swings- Managing your feelings- Healthy eating- The power of exercise- Privacy and your body- Puberty for girls- Girls have worries, tooTable of Contents 1: What is puberty? 2: Your puberty timeline 3: How do hormones work? 4: The growth and weight race 5: A deeper voice 6: Spots (and how to manage them) 7: Hair, hair, everywhere 8: The art of shaving 9: Sweat, smells and personal hygiene 10: Changes down below 11: More changes down below 12: New feelings 13: Sex explained 14: Making babies 15: Keeping your confidence up 16: Mood swings 17: Managing your feelings 18: Healthy eating 19: The power of exercise 20: Privacy and your body 21: Puberty for girls 22: Girls have worries, too

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Book SynopsisJamal loves playing football, which isn''t easy if your goalie only has one leg and you keep having to dodge landmines to get your ball back. Jamal''s stubborn little sister Bibi is even better at football than Jamal. But girls playing football is against the law in Afganistan. When it is discovered that Jamal''s mother has been secretly running a school, the family must leave their home immediately and begin a long and dangerous journey to Australia. The children survive separation from their parents, hunger, and violent smugglers only to find that Australia isn''t as welcoming as they had thought but, even though they face an uncertain future, Jamal, Bibi and their parents know that as long as they are together, that is all that matters.

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Book SynopsisA very simple non-fiction, lift-the-flap book for small children. It is packed with holes to peep through, flaps to look beneath and snippets of factual information. It offers an interactive introduction to life on a farm and where food comes from.Trade ReviewThis chunky board book will grab your child's attention from the word go: delightfully oversized and shaped like a farm barn,everything about it screams "fun"! * BookTrust *The ideal way to introduce toddlers to life on the farm and to show them where our food comes from... There's lots to learn and plenty to discuss in this super colourful board book. * Parents in Touch *This colourful chunk book will keep little hands busy for hours... You can help your child to recognise the animals and the noises they make... as well as getting to grips with a few vegetables and flowers. * Made for Mums *

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