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Book SynopsisDoes your child struggle with negative thought patterns, stress, and anxiety? Captain Snout and the Super Power Questions! encourages children to live a happier and healthier life with a more positive outlook. This motivational picture book by Dr. Daniel Amen, New York Times?bestselling author and board-certified child psychiatrist, offers children a way to address their negative thoughts.Don''t let ANTS steal your happiness! That is what Captain Snout says loud and clear in this playful and encouraging book about living a positive life without the stress of negativity. What exactly are these ANTs? Automatic Negative Thoughts … and Captain Snout says we can use his super power questions to be mindful of our thoughts and be heroic too?

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Book SynopsisTwo bestselling book creators bring prehistoric sea beasts to life in this spectacular pop-up masterpiece!While dinosaurs patrolled the lands, massive prehistoric sharks, giant scorpions and colossal squid cruised the ancient oceans most with just one thing in mind: eat or be eaten. Full of captivating facts and more than thirty-five breathtaking pop-ups, this incredible companion volume to the bestselling Encyclopedia Prehistorica: Dinosaurs explores the prehistoric underwater world, where monsters ruled the waves for millions of years.Trade ReviewMore jaw-dropping feats of paper engineering abound in Robert Sabuda's pop-up book ... a companion volume to Christmas bestseller Dinosaurs. * The Bookseller *Stunning pop-ups and all manner of amazing facts. * S Magazine (Supplement to The Sunday Express) *This stunning guide to ancient sea creatures … has already won awards for its amazing, intricate pop-up illustrations * The Sainsbury’s Magazine *

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Book SynopsisA spectacular gift book for children interested in how things work.This beautifully engineered glimpse into the world and works of Leonardo da Vinci is a spectacular 3-D celebration of one of the world's most creative minds. Presented as if it were the master's previously undiscovered private journal, it recreates his original notes, drawings and astonishing inventions.Trade ReviewChildren should encounter Da Vinci's great mind, and this book provides the most entertaining means via intricate paper engineering * Junior Education Plus+ *Beautiful! * The Independent on Sunday *‘packed with fascinating information which will intrigue children and adults.’ * Parents in Touch *

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Book SynopsisExplore the world with this lavish book of maps. This collection of 52 highly illustrated maps details not only geographical features and political borders, but also places of interest, iconic personalities, native animals and plants, local peoples, cultural events, and many more fascinating facts associated with each region.This book is a celebration of the world, from its immense mountains to its tiny insects - and everything in between!Trade ReviewThe 52 illustrated maps in this book invite the reader on a journey of exploration around the world. Opening with an original style of contents page, consisting of a world map with countries labelled with the pages where information can be found, the atlas is divided into eight sections, looking at countries within each continent plus the Arctic and Antarctica. Not every country in, fro example Africa or South America, is included, but, those that are, give a flavour of the variety to be found there. I like the way that the European section travels southwards from Iceland, which means that countries such as Croatia and Romania are given equal space alongside the perhaps more familiar France and Spain. There is a dearth of information about some of these places (publishers tend to concentrate on what they see as the 'main' countries), particularly for young children. This book would have been very welcome at my school last term when Iceland was included in the Year 1 topic of Around the World! Each large, intricately detailed double page spread features fascinating facts, places of interest, wildlife and important people, all of which could provide a springboard for discussion and further research. This is an innovative approach to geography which will keep young and not so young, discoverers coming back again and again to pore over the quirky, delightful drawings. A must for the primary library or classroom; every page provides a good display opportunity! -- Jayne Gould * The School Librarian Journal *The tagline on this gorgeous book promises you can 'Travel the globe without leaving your living room' and, for the armchair traveller this surely is the most fun way of doing so.The book of 52 brilliantly illustrated maps is a visual feast for readers of all ages, with lavishly meticulous drawings from Polish duo Aleksandra and Daniel Mizielinski. It details not only borders, cities, rivers and peaks but also places of historical and cultural interest, eminent personalities, iconic animals and plants. Released by wonderful new publishing house, Big Picture Press, MAPS is part of a series created by a stellar list of artists, eachtitle being design-led, and being a joy for children and adult design-lovers alike. * Cotswold Life *While we have a lot of books in our house, we realised recently that we didn't have a lot of reference books. As children, we both loved stumbling across a book too heavy to even lift, let alone open and read; a book full of facts and numbers; a book whose story you discovered through its ideas rather than its prose.So, when we both laid eyes on Maps by Aleksandra and Daniel Mizielinski, we got really excited. Sure enough, it's a huge book that has little to no chance of ever fitting on a bookshelf and it is full of facts beautifully presented. Every turn of the page presents a new country and a whole set of stories.The book invites you to 'Travel the globe without leaving your living room'. That is not a boast; you really get a strong sense of each country and feel like you've really been on a journey if you read it cover to cover.As book lovers, we often experience the feeling of traveling without leaving a room. Books have the wonderful ability to transport you all around the world and beyond. What makes Maps so special, aside from its fantastic and unique illustrations and fun and quirky facts, is the sheer atmosphere it creates and the feeling of discovery you get from turning its pages.Maps is a truly one-of-a-kind reference book for all ages and I urge you to take the trip to your local bookstore, and then sit back and travel the globe...from your couch! -- Daniel Morrfew * Fable Patch Tree *Much more than an ordinary atlas, this book of maps is a visual feast for readers of all ages, with lavishly drawn illustrations from the incomparable Mizielinskis. It features not only borders, cities, rivers, and peaks, but also places of historical and cultural interest, eminent personalities, iconic animals and plants, cultural events and many more fascinating facts associated with every region of our planet. * Scottish Book Trust *This is a book I coveted as soon as I clapped eyes on it... The illustrations are engrossing with the right amount of detail (avoiding information overkill). It is a book that invites you to brood, browse - and travel. -- Kate Kellaway * The Guardian *A great first atlas for kids... * Lonely Planet Traveller *My family all love maps so this delightful book called Maps by Aleksandra Mizielinska and Daniel Mizielinski and published by @bigpicturepress has had us enthralled. With 52 highly illustrated maps featuring geographical features as well as places of interest, political borders, native animals and plants, people, cultural events and many more facts I think I think I could look at this book every day and still find something new to look at.The oversized coffee table book has double page spreads of each map, beginning with a world map then split into continents, with maps from a selection of countries from that continent behind the continent map. The continent maps are more basic than the country maps, but still include facts like the number of countries, the area and sealife. The country pages are very detailed and all include the flag, capital city, the languages spoken, population, and area as well as a host of other illustrations about the country including the wildlife, food, buildings, famous people and many more.I've spent a lot of looking at the pages with my nephew aged 7 and he has been fascinated with the book. The detail in the book is simply amazing and it really has captured his imagination. I love books like this that that introduce geography and culture to children without them realising that they are actually learning! The illustrations are fantastic and there is so much to see on each page, I especially like that every item is properly named whether it be a fish, fruit, tree or flower. There is also a Flags of the World section of the book which is a great teaching aid.With so much to see this book would make a lovely Christmas gift and will certainly keep everyone entertained after Christmas lunch! * Review Studio UK *

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Book SynopsisLevel: KS1Subject: EnglishLearn the easy way with this telling the time activity book! Including helpful questions and answers, this Maths book provides reassurance whilst supporting your child's learning at home.Combining useful Maths practice with engaging, colourful illustrations, this Telling the Time practice book helps to boost your child's confidence and develop good learning habits for life. Each fun activity is designed to give your child a real sense of achievement.Included in this book:questions that allow children to practise the important skills learned at schoolcolourful activities that make learning fun and motivate children to learn at homehelpful tips and answers so that you can support your child's learning

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Book Synopsis Pop-up master Robert Sabuda’s magical celebration of L. Frank Baum’s classic The Wonder Wizard of Oz.

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Book SynopsisAn official wipe-clean book for the BAFTA-winning most-watched show on CBeebies! Maths is fun with the Numberblocks! This interactive book guides early learners to recognise and write numbers 1 to 10, and apply their number knowledge to fun, simple activities. Featuring Numberblocks One to Ten. (Includes a free wipe-clean pen.)

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Book SynopsisThe next title in this best-selling sound series reimagines Carnival of the Animals, one of the most famous suites of music for children, by Camille Saint-Saëns​. Trade Review“The Story Orchestra: Carnival of the Animals provides an unforgettable introduction to this well-known piece of classical music.” -- Emmie Stuart * BookPage *“Unique, wonderfully entertaining, and very highly recommended.” * Midwest Book Review *

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Book SynopsisThis revised Student Edition of Ibsen's popular play contains introductory commentary and notes by Sophie Duncan, which offer a contemporary lens on the play's gender politics and consider seminal productions and adaptations of the play into the 21st century. As well as the complete text of the play itself, this new Methuen Drama Student Edition includes a: Chronology of the play and Ibsen's life and work Discussion of the social, political, cultural and economic context in which the play was originally conceived and created Overview of the creation processes followed and performance history of the play, including recent performances such as a 2012 short film adaptation and a stage adaptation set in colonial Calcutta. Analysis of some of the major themes and specific issues addressed by the play, such as whether it's a feminist play and its author a feminist Bibliography of suggested primary and secondary materials for further study IbseTrade ReviewIbsen's great feminist drama * Daily Telegraph *Many a husband reeled back in horror after the premiere of Ibsen's marriage-shaking play in 1879. The fellow was actually challenging the sacred values of family life by suggesting a woman could break free of the marital gilded cage. What next? They will want the vote. * Daily Express *Ibsen's drama is a powerful statement of his radical beliefs about gender, the folly of idealism and the nature of modern love. In essence, it is the story of woman who wakes up to reality. * Evening Standard *Ibsen caused a storm with the notion that women were as entitled as men to think and live for themselves. * Jewish Chronicle *Table of ContentsThe introduction and commentary to the play covers: Cultural and theatrical contexts Themes Dramatic devices Performance history Trends in scholarly and popular debate

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Book Synopsis"Her Royal Highness will make you swoon."?Entertainment WeeklyRegal romance abounds in this flirty, laugh-out-loud companion novel to Prince Charming, by New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hawkins.Millie Quint is devastated when she discovers that her sort-of-best friend/sort-of-girlfriend has been kissing someone else. Heartbroken and ready for a change of pace, Millie decides to apply for scholarships to boarding schools . . . the farther from Houston the better.Soon, Millie is accepted into one of the world''s most exclusive schools, located in the rolling highlands of Scotland. Here, the country is dreamy and green; the school is covered in ivy, and the students think her American-ness is adorable.The only problem: Mille''s roommate Flora is a total princess.She''s also an actual princess. Of Scotland.At first, the girls can''t stand each other, but before Millie knows it, she has another sort-of-best-friend/sort-of-girlfriend. Princess Flora could be a new chapter in her love life, but Millie knows the chances of happily-ever-afters are slim . . . after all, real life isn''t a fairy tale . . . or is it?New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hawkins brings the feels and the laughs to her latest romance.

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Book SynopsisThis ELT Graded Reader is made for people learning English as an additional language. The short, simple text is also perfect for anyone looking for an easier read. It is an adapted version of the original story.In this story, five-year-old Saroo gets on the wrong train in India and is taken thousands of miles to the city of Kolkata. After months of living on the streets, he is adopted by a family in Australia. Many years later, Saroo decides to try and find his Indian family.Our Penguin Readers books include: Simple text (CEFR-levelled) Pictures to help you understand the story Fun exercises to help you learn and practise English With the print book, you can get even more help online: Read the book online Listen to the book being read out loud Get lesson plans for teachers Find answers to check your understanding Note: online resources not available with the eBook.

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Book SynopsisThe No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!The only player in history to win EIGHT Ballon d'Or trophies. Lionel Messi is a legend - Barcelona's star player and the world's best footballer. But when was young, he was so small that his friends called him 'Little Leo' and coaches worried he wasn't big enough. Yet through bravery, talent and hard work, he proved them wrong. Messi tells the magical story of how the tiniest boy in South America grew up to become the greatest player on earth.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 superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.Updated edition with brand new content featuring Argentina's 2022 FIFA World Cup win.

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Book SynopsisThe New York Times bestselling series is now a graphic novel! Five Nights at Freddy''s fans won''t want to miss this pulse-pounding collection of three novella-length comic stories that will keep even the bravest player up at night . . .Oscar, ever the miniature grown-up his mom needs him to be, decides to take something he wants . . . even though he knows it''s wrong. Stanley is newly dumped, stuck in a dead-end job for a mysterious employer, and unable to connect with anyone. And Devon, abandoned by his dad and ignored by his mom, can''t understand why love and friendship come so easily to everyone except him. Unfortunately, in the callous world of Five Nights at Freddy''s, it''s always in the depths of loneliness when evil creeps in.In this volume, three stories from the New York Times bestselling series Five Nights at Freddy''s: Fazbear Frights come to life in delightfully horrifying comics. Readers beware: This collection of terrifying tales i

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Book SynopsisCute Pokémon present new textures on every page for babies and toddlers to touch and feel!Feel fun textures on every page with Pikachu and friends! Join the Pokémon of monpoké island as they play and explore a picnic. Touch bumpy fruit, soft flowers, crinkly candy wrappers, and much more!Illustrated in a soft, sweet style, this adorable board book is perfect for moms and dads eager to introduce their children to the world of Pokémon.

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Book SynopsisThe dream chasers need your help! Join Mateo, Zoey, Z-Blob and all your other LEGO® DREAMZzz™ favourites in this awesome sticker activity book.Enter the dream world and use your stickers to complete the activities and decorate the scenes, collecting the sticker rewards for each one as you make your way through the book.LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure, the Brick and Knob configurations and DREAMZzz are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2024 The LEGO Group.

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Book Synopsis#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe thrilling, heartfelt finale to the New York Times bestselling Hooky series, based on the beloved WEBTOON comic.Reeling from three years of anti-magic rule under the king—and three years disconnected from twin witches Dani and Dorian—Princess Monica, Nico, Damien, and Prince William know that it is now their responsibility to save the kingdom, and their friends, before darkness prevails.Determined to uncover the circumstances of Dorian’s disappearance and rescue reigning Queen of the Witches Dani from her mysterious curse, the group comes together for one final, epic adventure. On a mission that takes them across the kingdom, friendships are tested, romances bloom, and the past holds the key to their future.Dorian, Dani, and all the witches and non-magical people of the kingdom must decide once and for all: Who will they be, and will they use their power and influence for good?Trade Review“An enchanting trilogy closer.” — Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisDiscover the realm of the faerie in Holly Black’s No. 1 New York Times bestselling Modern Faerie Tales trilogy boxset consisting of Tithe, Valiant and Ironside.

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Book SynopsisAn entertaining and thought-provoking guide to what laws are, who makes them and how people enforce them. It covers crime and punishment as well as social and citizenship issues such as politics and international law, using a mixture of debates, cartoon strips and clear diagrams.Table of ContentsIntroductionWhat is law?Why do we need laws?How does the law work?Right and wrongIt isn't black and whiteChapter 1: Criminal LawAn unlucky accident, or a serious crime? Follow a story to see what happens, and who gets involved, from a person's arrest to trial and beyond.Chapter 2: Civil lawMost law isn't about crime and punishment - it's about settling arguments, and making sure people behave fairly to each other. This is 'civil' law.Chapter 3: How is law made?Laws used to be made by leaders with limitless powers. Today, most laws are made by elected politicians, who have to follow all sorts of rules.Chapter 4: Law across bordersAre there laws that the whole world has to obey? How are those made - and how are they enforced?Chapter 5: Human rightsSome of the most important laws, or rights, are meant to ensure that all people can live safe, healthy lives with equal opportunities. But does this actually happen?Chapter 6: JusticeJustice means fairness. It's what law is all about, isn't it? But are laws themselves fair? And what about the system that enforces the law - is that fair?Chapter 7: Big questionsOften in law, there are questions that don't have simple answers. Read some of the arguments and see if you can make up your own mind.Chapter 8: What next?What about YOU? Could you be a lawyers, or a lawmaker, or a law enforcer?GlossaryIndexAcknowledgements

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Book SynopsisPerfect for ages 8 to 80!Adapted from A Short History of Nearly Everything, this stunningly illustrated book from Bill Bryson takes us from the Big Bang to the dawn of science, and everything in between! Ever wondered how we got from nothing to something?Or thought about how we can weigh the earth?Or wanted to reach the edge of the universe?Uncover the mysteries of time, space and life on earth in this extraordinary book - a journey from the centre of the planet, to the dawn of the dinosaurs, and everything in between. And discover our own incredible journey, from single cell to civilisation, including the brilliant (and sometimes very bizarre) scientists who helped us find out the how and why.The ideal book for curious young readers everywhere. ************************************************************************Reviews for A Short History of NearlTrade ReviewThis history of life, the universe and everything in between is entertaining and Bryson is an excellent guide. Great for the kids and good for parents, too * Sunday Express *

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Book SynopsisLevel: EYFSSubject: EnglishHave fun building storytelling confidence at home with colourful flashcards!These educational flashcards are a fun and easy way to help children develop English skills of talking, describing and telling stories, and build their confidence with reading at home.Includes: helpful prompts and guidance for parents ideas for fun games to play with the cards 50 colour-coded illustrated picture cards which progress in number and complexity 5 sets of 3 cards (15 in total) 5 sets of 4 cards (20 in total) 3 sets of 5 cards (15 in total)

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Book SynopsisAvailable now: I''M THE GIRL, the new brutally captivating (Publishers Weekly, starred review) queer thriller from Courtney Summers, based loosely on The Epstein case and not for the faint of heart (The New York Times)Sadie: a novel for readers of any age, and a character as indelible as a scar. Flat-out dazzling. A. J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window A New York Times bestseller! An Edgar Award Winner! Appearing on over 30 Best Book of 2018 lists including The Boston Globe, Bustle, Buzzfeed, Globe and Mail, Good Morning America, NPR, Publishers Weekly, and more! A YALSA Top 10 Quick Pick4 Starred Reviews from Kirkus, School Library Journal, Booklist, Publishers Weekly! Sadie is an electrifying, high-stakes road trip. Clear your schedule. You''re not going anywhere unt

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Book SynopsisThe unmissable first novel from bestselling and award-winning author of THE FAULT IN OUR STARS and TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN.

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Book SynopsisPercy the Park Keeper helps his animal friends in this new board book edition of the popular story from highly regarded, bestselling author and illustrator Nick Butterworth.Percy the park keeper always feeds the animals in the park where he lives. But one cold winter's night Percy discovers that his little friends need more than food and he must find a way to help them.More than nine million Percy the Park Keeper books sold worldwide!Introducing Percy to a whole new generation of readers in this board book edition, perfect for tiny hands!Trade ReviewPraise for One Snowy Night‘A heartwarming bedtime tale…’ Susan Hill, The Independent ‘A lovely book to share at bedtime’ Children’s Book News ‘… it’s just right for reading aloud on a cold day’ Books for Keeps Praise for One Springy Day‘Brimming with warmth and gentle humour.’ Sally Morris, Daily Mail ‘An absolute must for every young book shelf’ Reading Zone ‘A timeless classic’ Storgy Kids Praise for The Rescue Party:‘…it’s good for reading aloud to under-fives, and later the six-pluses will still want to read it themselves.’ The Independent on Sunday Praise for After the Storm:‘…look no further for the best present for any child from two to six.’ Susan Hill, The Sunday Times Praise for Percy’s Bumpy Ride:‘Imaginatively detailed illustrations and just the right amount of suspense.’ Practical Parenting

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Book SynopsisThe seventh delightful rhyming tale about courage, compassion and a stylish little mouse, from beloved children’s author Megan Hess.​​ Ciao! Claris the mouse and her best friend Monsieur are in Italy! ​But after a pasta disaster at their favourite bistro, Claris meets a seamstress who needs her help. Can she make the perfect dress in time for the Venice Film Festival and find Monsieur again? The best-selling Claris series follows an adorable mouse who moves to Paris to follow her fashion dreams, for fans of Eloise and Olivia. Destined to delight fashion-obsessed readers of all ages! A half a million Claris books in print!

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Book SynopsisDiscover why we must protect the Great Barrier Reef from climate change.The Great Barrier Reef is a wonderland of colour beneath the waves. The largest coral reef in the world, it is home to a quarter of all ocean life. This beautifully illustrated picture book brings to life this extraordinary underwater world for young children, exploring its dazzling coral gardens and rainbow-coloured sea creatures. Diving into this unique habitat, readers will discover fascinating marine life, how the coral reef helps our oceans and therefore why it is so important that we act to protect this special aquatic landscape from the impact of climate change.Trade ReviewI found that the impact of Barr’s words was heightened by the fact that Claude’s illustration makes everything look so bright and beautiful […] The book is an asset in the primary Geography classroom * Just Imagine *Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is home to a quarter of all ocean life, but it also has many other roles to play in the ecosystems of the region including protecting the Queensland coast from powerful ocean weather and waves , sheltering the communities that are spread along the shoreline. This, and many other reasons for its protection are presented in this picture book for young readers, each starting with the line, “Let’s save the Great Barrier Reef because… ” followed by a clear but simple explanation and accompanied by stunning illustrations that really drive home the message. * The Bottom Shelf *A clear but simple explanation and accompanied by stunning illustrations that really drive home the message. * ReadPlus *

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Book SynopsisDid you know that wombats poo in cubes? Do you know which animal does sparkly poo? In this fun and slightly irreverent game kids can match 27 animals to their droppings while satisfying their endless fascination with poo. Also comes with a booklet full of fun poo facts!Trade Review‘ a fantastic game which is great for helping little ones to develop their working memory skills whilst having fun’ -- The Inspiration Edit"a hilarious and fun matching and memory game where children learn about different animals." -- Primary Times"Who Did This Poo? is a matching and memory game that will leave your whole family in fits of giggles" -- Mother and Baby magazine

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Book SynopsisLift the flaps and join in the fun with Rod Campbell's classic, Dear Zoo, with a host of favourite zoo animals and flaps to lift on every page.'I wrote to the zoo to send me a pet . . .'Young children will love lifting the flaps to discover the animals the zoo has sent – a monkey, a lion and even an elephant! But will they ever manage to send the perfect pet?With bright, bold artwork, catchy repetition, and a whole host of favourite animals, Dear Zoo is a must for every child's bookshelf, and the thick card pages, chunky cased golden cover and sturdy flaps make it perfect for small hands.Rod Campbell, the creator of preschool favourites including Oh Dear! and Noisy Farm, has been a trusted name in early learning for over forty years, and the classic, Dear Zoo has been a firm favourite with toddlers and parents alike since its first publication in 1982.Look out for Rod Campbell's Look After Us, a lift-the-flap animal book for toddlers with a positive message about conservation.Trade ReviewA delight to read again and again. * The Independent *

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Book SynopsisFirst Thousand Words in Portuguese

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Book SynopsisNew board book edition of the bestselling children's book about family relationships beloved by parents and grandparents around the world.

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Book SynopsisJulia Donaldson is the outrageously talented, prize-winning author of the world's best-loved picture books. She was the UK Children's Laureate 2011-13 and has been honoured with a CBE for Services to Literature. Her books include Room on the Broom, What the Ladybird Heard and the modern classic The Gruffalo, which has sold over 13.5 million copies worldwide and has been translated into over sixty languages. Julia also writes fiction as well as poems, plays and songs and her brilliant live children's shows are always in demand. Julia and her husband Malcolm divide their time between Sussex and Edinburgh.Axel Scheffler is a star illustrator whose instantly recognizable, 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 M

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

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Book SynopsisNobody outfoxes Fantastic Mr. Fox!Someone's been stealing from the three meanest farmers around, and they know the identity of the thief—it's Fantastic Mr. Fox! Working alone they could never catch him; but now fat Boggis, squat Bunce, and skinny Bean have joined forces, and they have Mr. Fox and his family surrounded. What they don't know is that they're not dealing with just any fox—Mr. Fox would rather die than surrender. Only the most fantastic plan can save him now.

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Book SynopsisThe 78-Storey Treehouse is the sixth book in Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton's wacky treehouse adventures, where the laugh-out-loud story is told through a combination of text and fantastic comic book-style illustrations.'The kind of book I would have loved as a kid' – Tom Fletcher, author of The Danger GangJoin Andy and Terry in their 78-storey spectacular treehouse – it used to be 65 storeys, but they keep expanding! They've added thirteen new levels including a drive-thru car wash, a combining machine, a scribbletorium, an ALL-BALL sports stadium, Andyland, Terrytown, a high-security potato chip storage facility and an open-air movie theatre with a super giant screen . . . which is a very useful thing to have now that Terry’s going to be a big-shot movie star!Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up!Climb more fun-filled levels by collecting all thirteen books in the seven million-copy-selling series – the perfect chapter books for reluctant readers.Winner of the Australian Book Industry Awards Book of the Year for Younger Children!Trade ReviewWith its slapstick humour, brilliant absurdities and some bonus puzzles to solve at the back of the book, The 13-Storey Treehouse is the best 'tall story' you'll read this year! -- Lancashire Evening Post on 13-Storey TreehouseA potent mix of fantasy, nonsense, adventure and cartoons, this series is catnip to every eight-year-old who encounters it. * The Bookseller *Longtime collaborators Griffiths and Denton (Killer Koalas from Outer Space) get metafictional in their latest book (first published in Australia), and the result is anarchic absurdity at its best... Denton's manic cartooning captures every twist and turn in hilarious detail, as babies are pelted with garbage, yapping dogs squashed, and monkeys catapulted into the distance. -- Publishers Weekly, on 13-Storey TreehouseFull of crazy, funny pictures, which will make you laugh . . . Extremely enjoyable, very funny and easy to read! -- SophieStarlight * Guardian.com *Especially good for reluctant readers as it is heavily illustrated and VERY funny . . . This really is the coolest treehouse ever! * Angels & Urchins *Packed with cartoons and craziness * Sunday Express *This book is about friends Andy and a Terry that live in a really cool 13-storey treehouse, with cool things like a bowling alley, games room and secret lab. They invent things and write things; Andy does the writing and Terry does the pictures. I could read this book on my own without assistance. I read it pretty quickly as it was really interesting and funny, so I wanted to keep reading it. I liked there was chapters, so I could read to the end of the chapter and knew where I was picking up, and each chapter was a good length. I liked at the end of the book there were fun things to do; a word search, maze, spot the difference, a quiz and jokes. The black and white illustrations helped bring the book to life. Chapter 7 the monster mermaid, maybe be scary to some readers. The pictures of the monster aren't really scary, but what is written might scare some; talks about eating people, but goes into detail; ripping limbs, crushing heads etc, so a bit gruesome. One chapter has one word all the way through, which was silly but funny. The friends get up to some crazy things, an enjoyable book. -- Toppsta Reviewer, on 13-Storey TreehouseMy son absolutely adores this whole series of books. They are hilariously funny but so imaginative and creative. I've recommended them to so many people and haven't yet found a child who doesn't love them. This first book sets the scene with Andy and Terry - the characters and authors/illustrators - living in a treehouse with 13 stories who are meant to be writing a book but keep getting distracted by an endless stream of hilarious madness. * Toppsta Reviewer *I bought this book (the first in a series) on the basis of many positive reviews. Having now read it, I know my decision is vindicated. It's funny, hugely imaginative and has LOTS of pictures. What child would not want a treehouse with see-through swimming pool, lemonade fountain, games room, bowling alley and marshmallow machine? Besides, this one is also home to book-making duo Andy, the writer, and Terry, the illustrator. But story-making isn't always straightforward, especially when there are gorillas to contend with. No matter, flying cats to the rescue! And when the story is over, there are still jokes, a spot-the-difference, a maze, wordsearch and treehouse triva to enjoy.Children with the latest brain-to-brain-information technology will be able to read it; others will have to ask for it at the library or a bookshop. They will also want to visit http://www.andygriffiths.com.au/ for loads more fun and the latest from author Andy Griffiths. -- Toppsta Reviewer, on 13-Storey TreehouseBrilliant series and if you haven't read them yet why not? Start at the beginning and work through them all. Laugh out loud funny and I love reading about all the things they have in their treehouse. * Toppsta Reviewer *I bought the set of these after reading the other Toppsta reviews. My son read this book solidly in one day. He has LOVED it, the mix of text and illustrations is ideal for this age range, I could hear him laughing away to himself whilst he was reading it, although I'm not convinced he followed the whole story, he has since read most of it again (as we were out and the next one was at home) A fabulous buy that will be read time and time again. * Toppsta Reviewer *This is silly and fun and a great book to encourage of love of reading in young children. I read this to my 5 year old daughter and months later she still makes reference to a scene in the book. She is a strong reader for her age and wanted to get the other books in the series. She started reading more bits of them herself before devouring the 65 and 78-storey treehouse books entirely by herself. The 78-Storey Treehouse she read in one sitting. She can't wait for the 91-Storey Treehouse to come out later this year. * Toppsta Reviewer *

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Book SynopsisA story of the power of curiosity in the hands of a child on a mission to use science to understand her worldTrade Review"Ada Twist is my hero. She’s a smart, curious young girl who doesn’t talk unless she’s got something clever to say, and she thinks like a scientist – always wanting to find out the truth for herself rather than accept someone else’s say so. Plus, she wreaks havoc with her hair-brained experiments. I cannot stress strongly enough that this is not a book only for girls. A New York Times bestseller, from a series by Andrea Beaty and David Roberts that also includes Iggy Peck, Architect and Rosie Revere, Engineer, it is a great book for all pre-schoolers that happens to promote the revolutionary notion that women can do science." Independent.co.uk "A smart, funny, and gorgeously designed picture book that offers a brilliant role-model for kids in Ada." Buzzfeed 'Ada Marie Twist is a true little rebel and, like the pioneering scientists she is named after (Marie Curie and Ada Lovelace), a fantastic feminist role model.' Books for Keeps 'Written in playful rhyming verse, it's joyfully illustrated by the genius of David Roberts.' Huffington Post 'David Roberts provides plenty of visual humour as a backdrop to this kick-ass story of a young girl with a determined spirit and a thirst for knowledge. There aren't many storybooks around for little future scientists, but this is the book that I wanted to show my nieces so that they could learn that, whatever their ambitions, curiosity can lead them forward.' Lounge Books 'Ada Twist, Scientist is the worthy winner of the KSl category in this year's Teach Primary New Children's Fiction Awards, featuring Andrea Beatty's fizzy and joyful rhyming narrative, and an opportunity for keen-eyed youngsters to spot evidence cleverly placed in David Roberts' illustrations that even Ada herself has yet to discover.' --Teach Primary magazine "The endlessly inquisitive heroine of this brilliant picture book seeks to discover the answers to these questions and more! The rollicking rhyming text is as energetic as Ada herself, and the illustrations are packed with ingeniously entertaining detail courtesy of none other than long-time friend of Scoop, David Roberts." Scoop 'Ada Twist, Scientist is the tale of a persistently curious young girl in this brilliant picture book, written by Andrea Beaty and illustrated by David Roberts [...] This is definitely one of my favourite children's books of 2016. I think you'll be hard pressed to find a more satisfying example of a picture book to enjoy' --Sam Hearn, author 'This is a beautifully illustrated rhyming story about a family learning to support a child's curiosity. Ada is a likeable character who has all the traits of a great scientist. The book responds well to the call for greater representation of girls and diversity in STEM subjects and industries (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). Indeed Andrea Beaty says she took her inspiration from Ada Lovelace, the mathematician and very first computer programmer, and Marie Curie, who discovered the elements polonium and radium, whose work led to the invention of X-rays. The book is fun to read and should inspire children to follow their passions.' The English Association ' 'Ada Twist is a stereotype-smashing tale which celebrates the power of curiosity and scientific enquiry.' --The Little Rebels Children's Book Award

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Book SynopsisAuthor of War Horse, and bestselling storyteller Michael Morpurgo touched our hearts with this beautiful story of a boy, his lost dog, and the lengths he would go to be reunited. This timely story of battle-scarred Afghanistan delivers a masterful portrait of war, love, and friendship. With the horrors of war bearing down on them, Aman and his mother are barely surviving in an Afghan cave, and staying there any longer will end horribly. The only comfort Aman has is Shadow, the loyal spaniel that shows up from places unknown, it seems, just when Aman needs him most. Aman, his mother, and Shadow finally leave the destroyed cave in hopes of escaping to England, but are held at a checkpoint, and Shadow runs away after being shot at by the police. Aman and his mother escape--without Shadow. Aman is heart-broken. Just as they are getting settled as free citizens in England, they are imprisoned in a camp with locked doors and a barbed wire fence. Their only h

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