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Book Synopsis Exciting, funny, heartwarming, and mind-bendingly clever, Time Travelling with a Tortoise is the extraordinary, adventure-packed sequel to Ross Welford’s beloved, bestselling debut, Time Travelling with a Hamster. Trade Review‘Ingeniously plotted’ Sunday Times ‘An adventure with humour, well-observed family life, improbable friendships and a warm heart’ Sunday Times 'An action-packed adventure' Daily Mail Praise for TIME TRAVELLING WITH A HAMSTER: ‘The gripping suspense truly makes time fly… the book’s heart and humour are hard to resist.’ Piers Torday, author of The Last Wild “Extremely clever and totally engaging.” The Irish Times “Intelligent, well crafted and impressive.” Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times ‘Touching, silly and exciting by turns, this thrilling little book is an inventive take on time travel for children. Sure to be a hit with fans of R.J. Palacio's Wonder… an unforgettable, madcap story from a bright new talent in Children’s fiction.’ Waterstones “A touching tale of family, grief and love.” Daily Express

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Book SynopsisWINNER! The English Association 411 Picture Book Award!WINNER! Oxfordshire Book Awards Best Picture Book 2025Nominated for the Carnegie Medal for Illustration 2025.A Children''s Book Club pick for Spooky Halloween Books BBC Radio 4''s Today programme.When a vegetarian vampire moves into his dream castle, he soon discovers he has an unwanted house guest Colin's new castle is perfect in every way apart from the DUCK.The duck pops up when Colin's in the bath. When he's watching telly. When he's ON THE LOO. QUACK!But where there's a will, there's a way. Colin has a PLAN. Will he succeed in banishing Duck from his castle and leading the bird-free life that he dreams of? The perfect book to share or gift during spooky season! A brilliantly funny readaloud story that will have kids hooked. Fun-filled artwork is packed with detail and humour.

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Book Synopsis** A re-issue of the bestselling The Very Hungry Caterpillar''s Finger Puppet Book **Eric Carle''s much-loved character The Very Hungry Caterpillar has come to life in this delightful finger puppet book. Babies and toddlers can join in the fun as the plush caterpillar finger puppet wriggles his way through the holes in each page. They can help the caterpillar munch and crunch through the food before transforming into a beautiful butterfly!Great for early learning, count along and identify colours in this perfect first introduction to Eric Carle''s picture-book classic. **********Don''t miss out on other Very Hungry Caterpillar books: Sleep Tight, Very Hungry CaterpillarWhere Is The Very Hungry CaterpillarThe Very Hungry Caterpillar: Touch and Feel PlaybookThe Very Hungry Caterpillar: Little Learning LibraryThe Very Hungry Caterpillar Big Board Book

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Book SynopsisBEAR GRYLLS OBE, has become one of the world's most recognised faces of survival and outdoor adventure. Bear spent time as a soldier in the SAS, honing his survival skills. After his military career he became one of the youngest climbers ever to reach the summit of Mount Everest. His Emmy Award-nominated Man vs. Wild TV series grew to be one of the most-watched shows on the planet, reaching an estimated 1.2 billion viewers. Since then he has gone on to host more extreme adventure TV shows across more global networks than anyone else in the world, including six seasons of the global hit TV show Running Wild with special guests including; President Obama, Prime Minister Modi and Julia Roberts, to name a few.Bear is a number one best-selling author, having written over 90 books, selling in excess of 20 million copies worldwide.He is an Honorary Colonel to the Royal Marines Commandos, the youngest ever UK Chief Scout, and the first ever Chief Ambassador to the Wor

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Book SynopsisSkin of bark, soul of a hero . . . an astonishing adventure from the bestselling author of The World of Podkin One-Ear.Albion city is governed by a puppet queen, secretly controlled by Lord Cromwell, and strange magic is afoot as six Guilds all compete to rule it. Although the Leaf Guild is the weakest, no one has reckoned with newcomer Jed Greenleaf''s extraordinary ability to transform into a half-tree, covered over with bark . . . he just needs to learn how to harness that power.Could he be the hero that the Guild needs to win at the Punchbowl tournament? It just might be that this year Jed can turn over a new leaf in the history books, and bring glory to the decaying Guild and peace to Albion . . .Beautifully illustrated with full page artwork by leading fantasy illustrator David Wyatt.

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Book SynopsisA tense, snowy drama that keeps you guessing until the very last page...

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Book SynopsisJulia Donaldson is the author of some of the world's best-loved children's books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, which together have sold over 27.5 million copies worldwide, and the hugely successful What the Ladybird Heard adventures. Julia also writes fiction, including the Princess Mirror-Belle books illustrated by Lydia Monks, as well as poems, plays and songs and her brilliant live shows are always in demand. She was Children's Laureate 201113 and has been honoured with a CBE for Services to Literature. Julia divides her time between West Sussex and Edinburgh.Axel Scheffler is a star illustrator whose instantly recognisable, warm and witty illustrations have achieved worldwide acclaim and numerous awards. In addition to his picture books, Axel is the illustrator of wonderful novelty and gift books for Macmillan, such as the bestselling The Bedtime Bear, The Tickle Book and Mother Goose's Nursery Rhymes. He also illustrates the popular Pip and Posy series. Born in Hamburg, Axel now lives with his family in London.

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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 SynopsisGo maze-crazy with Ash, Pikachu and all their Pokémon pals!Travel around the Alola region and meet the colourful bunch of Pokémon that inhabit its islands. Navigate through a variety of labyrinths to help Pikachu win exciting battles, find a route through a city of sleeping Snorlax and much more.With over 60 mazes to complete and hundreds of Pokémon to meet, this activity book is hours of fun.

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Book SynopsisA Time Best YA Book of All Time (2021) In this “searing work of historical fiction” (Booklist), Coretta Scott King Award-winning author Sharon M. Draper tells the epic story of a young girl torn from her African village, sold into slavery, and stripped of everything she has ever known—except hope.Amari''s life was once perfect. Engaged to the handsomest man in her tribe, adored by her family, and fortunate enough to live in a beautiful village, it never occurred to her that it could all be taken away in an instant. But that was what happened when her village was invaded by slave traders. Her family was brutally murdered as she was dragged away to a slave ship and sent to be sold in the Carolinas. There she was bought by a plantation owner and given to his son as a birthday present. Now, survival is all Amari can dream about. As she struggles to hold on to her memories, she also begins to learn English and make friendTrade Review"A searing work of historical fiction." -- Booklist, starred review"Action-packed, multifaceted, character-rich." -- SLJ, starred review

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Book SynopsisBuzz is keen to win the love (and biscuits) of his New Family. He wants to be the perfect pet - but who is Pack Leader? Britney, the small but shouty one? Her brother who secretly gives Buzz snacks? Or Mumwho holds The Lead? Should Buzz besilly Sausage or brave Wolf to impress them?Too much of either brings chaos!

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Book SynopsisA fun collection with magic, adventure and bedtime stories perfect for children aged five from the world's best-loved storyteller!

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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 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 SynopsisA mini book crammed with spy-themed puzzles. Break secret codes and decipher vital messages in this mini book of puzzles. From collecting launch codes to reading spy watches, it's packed with activities that will keep budding secret agents busy on journeys or whilst out and about.

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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 SynopsisIs Marcus''s fate decided by his family? Or can he stand up for himself to become the person he really wants to be?''Gripping and thought-provoking'' Book TrustMarcus has one brother in a youth offender centre and the other is working with their dad on plans for their next theft. Everyone assumes Marcus will follow in their footsteps, but he has other ideas, different hopes. When a mysterious accident lands a man in hospital, it confirms what everyone in their community expects and Marcus gets the blame. He feels trapped. Only new girl Emma - with her peace protest banners and political badges - questions this story. Can they work together to clear his name and help Marcus become the person he really wants to be?''An exceptional story from one of our finest writers'' Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the Lighthouse''Understatedly compelling, with assured characterisation and a 1980s Welsh setting, this story of b

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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 SynopsisJon wakes up in hospital from one nightmare into another: he has no arms and can remember nothing – except his name. Tense and horrifying, this story compels the reader to its chilling climax. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers of 14+ Jon keeps waking up from a recurring bad dream to find that he is missing his arms and parts of his legs. Kept constantly sedated, as Jon's body disappears his nightmare gets worse. The nurses seem to hate him and the doctor won't answer his questions. Who is Joe? Why do they keep calling him by that name? Tense and horrifying, this story compels the reader to its chilling climax. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers of 14+

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Book SynopsisJoin the Cheeky Pandas - CJ, Lulu, Benji, Rory, and Milo – for a fun, action-packed everyday adventure at their treehouse music studio. They have a day off from recording to do something they love. Lulu just wants some peace and quiet, but the other Cheeky Pandas have all found noisy things to do. It’s ‘panda-monium’! Lulu shows her love to the others by being patient. Will the other Cheeky Pandas show love by being kind to her? Based on the free online animation, Cheeky Pandas® The Day Off encourages children to think about what it means to love and how this can be shown to others. Find out more about Cheeky Pandas® at https://cheekypandas.com/

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Book SynopsisBook 6 in the Hopeless Heroes series that takes readers on fun adventures back to Ancient Greece! All Tim wanted was advice on keeping his model boat afloat, but when Zoe is injured, only Jason and the Argonut can help him to save her. "Lose the sail, little bro!" There’s no joyriding allowed, but with bronze men and Grey Women – not to mention an old windbag to deal with, Tim’s still got that sinking feeling… About the Hopeless Heroes series: Hopeless Heroes is a fun-filled series about Greek mythology, adventure and what it means to be a hero. Readers aged 7+ will love diving into the world of Tim Baker and his (sort of) friend Hercules. Illustrations throughout.Trade Review“These books are awesome.” – Alex, 8

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Book Synopsis'A real treat for bookworms.'- Lucy Strange, children's author of The Ghost of Gosswater Join young, budding detective Jane Austen in her second investigation to uncover a devious diamond thief at the glitziest, most scandalous ball of the year! Inspired by Sense and Sensibility. When the headmistress invites her past favourite pupil to attend their end of term ball, Cassandra brings her younger sister, Jane, along too. Cassandra plunges into the feverish excitement of preparing for the biggest event of the year - the dresses, the dances and the boys expected from the neighbouring school. Feeling rather excluded, sharp-witted Jane unearths the reason for the fuss - the headteacher wants to impress a rich family returned from India as the school is at risk of going bankrupt. Jane also befriends the dancing master's assistant, a former slave, called Brandon, who is as quick to notice things as she. At the ball, a diamond necklace is stolen from a locked room and they are propelled into a race to uncover the burglar and save Brandon from gaol. With the ever-present Austen spirit, Jane with notebook in hand, boldly overcomes the obstacles to finding the truth.

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Book SynopsisThe Spook's Apprentice is the first book in Joseph Delaney's terrifying Wardstone Chronicles – over 3 million copies sold worldwide!‘Someone has to stand against the dark. And you're the only one who can’For years, the local Spook has been keeping the County safe from evil. Now his time is coming to an end, but who will take over? Many apprentices have tried. Some floundered, some fled, some failed to stay alive. Just one boy is left. Thomas Ward. He is the last hope. But does he stand a chance against Mother Malkin, the most dangerous witch in the County?Trade ReviewTeenage readers looking instead for total fantasy should hasten to Joseph Delaney's The Spook's Apprentice . . . This terrific novel is as black as David Wyatt's ingenious ink drawings that head each chapter * Independent *An absorbing tale with scary scenarios and a great central relationship between Thomas and his master * The Sunday Times *Wicked and fast-paced, the second instalment in this series is gripping for adults and children alike . . . Beautifully written * The Good Book Guide *Readers seeking lots of up-close encounters with the unquiet dead and other creepy entities need look no further * Kirkus Reviews *This thrilling and terrifying book should not be read after dark! * Parents News *

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Book SynopsisIntroduce babies and toddlers to colour with this bright and bold board book—a striking new addition to the top-selling First 100 series. There are over 100 photographs of colourful objects to look at and talk about, with labels to read and learn. The pages are made from tough board for hours of fun reading, and the cover is softly padded for little hands to hold. First Book of Colours will make a fabulous addition to any early-learning library.

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Book Synopsis A beautiful fact-filled sticker book perfect for nature lovers. The fourth in a glorious sticker book series created for the National Trust, this book is packed with facts about weird and wonderful minibeasts and their homes. With four pages of wildlife stickers and a spotter's guide to help identify favourite species, you can stick spiders into their webs, fill the bug hotel with woodlice, add a dragonfly zipping across a pond, and much, much more. From moths to millipedes, this is an excellent introduction to all types of creepy-crawlies for the very young. Other titles in the series include: Hedgehogs, Hares and other British Animals Robins, Wrens and other British Birds Sharks, Seahorses and other British Sea Creatures Horses, Hens and other British Farm Animals Bluebells, Birch Trees and other British Plants

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Book Synopsis'Delicious, dastardly and diabolically delightful' JACK MEGGITT-PHILLIPS, author of THE BEAST AND THE BETHANYMonsters + (secretly highly dangerous) doughnuts = all the ingredients for an explosively funny read!Tenth-generation monster-hunter Grace has a unique way of bumping off monsters. She and her sister run a bakery, Cake Hunters, where they make fabulous creations full of a special exploding baking powder that will get rid of any troublesome monster! And that's just as well - as Grace's latest mission is to track down the monsters who, in a major breakout, have escaped from prison in Monster World - and there's a LOT of them ... Luckily for Grace she has cyclops Mr Harris on her team - who's a pretty good sidekick when he's not eating monsters (or doughnuts), or going off on a hunt for his long-lost mother, or accidentally exploding and ending up who knows where ...Can Grace and co restore order to Monster World before things really get out of hand?

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Book SynopsisGina Kaminski is back in this empowering retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk that challenges the traditional narratives we are told, with a confident, autistic character at its heart. Meet Gina Kaminski. She's here to tell you three facts. 1. The story of Jack and the Beanstalk is FULL of BIG mistakes. 2. She has a plan to fix them. 3. Her plan does NOT involve magic beans (but there will be cake). Gina is off to fairy tale land again, and this time she's rescuing the giant! Just like the first book in this bold new series by Craig Barr-Green and Francis Martin, this is not your typical fairy tale as Gina takes the narrative lead and tells the story in her own distinctive way. With lovable narrator Gina Kaminski, this is the ideal book to empower every child to be the hero of their own story. Fans of fractured fairy tales like Little Red by Bethan Woollvin, and strong, character-led stories like Luna Loves Dance by Joseph Coelho and Fiona Lumbers and Look Up! by Nathan Bryon and Dapo Adeola will love Gina Kaminski Rescues the Giant. Also available . . . Gina Kaminski Saves the Wolf

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Book SynopsisWhen Ana leaves everything she knows and loves behind to escape the turmoil of war, she struggles to settle into her new home with Olive and her family. Olive has some adjustment struggles of her own, but when the girls draw together Ana''s drawings show Olive what she has left behind.

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Book SynopsisMermazing action-packed underwater adventures for young readers. Beautifully illustrated throughout and with a glittery cover! From the authors and illustrator of the bestselling Unicorn Academy series. Hidden deep beneath the waves is Mermaid Academy, a magical school where mermaids are paired with their very own dolphin and must discover their unique mermaid magic, with plenty of adventure along the way!When Serena discovers an old map hidden in the library, she's excited to find out more about the lost ocean and its ancient magic. But on their very first field trip, Serena and her favourite dolphin Opal lose sight of their friends and realise they are lost. Will Serena's new magic be strong enough to help them find a way back?Mermaid Academy is the perfect series for 7+ readers who love magic and adventure. Look out for more titles! Isla and Bubble, Cora and Sparkle, Maya and Rainbow, Amber and Flash, Millie and Storm, Harper and Splash, Lyla and Charm and Aurora and Jewel

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Book SynopsisCelebrating 10 years of Poles Apart, a funny story of friendship and adventure from award-winning creative talents Jeanne Willis and Jarvis!The Pilchard-Brown family wanted a picnic but - oh dear - now they are now lost in the North Pole.

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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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