Children & Teen Books
Oxford University Press One More Try
Book SynopsisCircle loves the tower that the squares and hexagons have built and wants to make his own.But circles, diamonds and triangles are pointier, rounder and much wobblier - making a tower is not as easy as it looks! The shapes try and try but their tower just keeps tumbling down. Can Circle persuade them to have just one more try?In this perfectly shaped follow up to the bestselling The Perfect Fit geometry meets brilliant storytelling and vibrant artwork.Trade ReviewOne More Try is a beautifully simple exploration of the art of never giving up and the benefits of a fresh perspective. * Joseph Coelho, Waterstones Children's Laureate 2022-2024 *My 5 year old and I loved it! Sweet, clever, and engaging. * Harriet Muncaster, Author and Illustrator of the Isadora Moon series *A lovely (and very clever!) story about problem-solving, perseverance, and the magic of a gentle switch in perspective. * Rashmi Sirdeshpande, Author *A delightfully playful book on problem-solving, perseverance and team work which will encourage young readers to think outside the box. * Steve Antony, Author and Illustrator *This book is simply wonderful. It's a superb introduction to two-dimensional shapes and their properties as well as being colourful and fun. The illustrations are adorable (the cute faces of the shapes - oh my!) and the pages are vibrant and full of activity and colour... A story of determination and resilience at its heart, with mathematics at its core (and your child doesn't even realise it - win, win!), this book is a true triumph. * Mini Travellers Blog *A beautiful and engaging story about a friendship group of shapes who never give up in their quest for succeeding with what they want to achieve. It's a fabulous tale of perseverance and team-work, and of having endless possibilities. A wonderful picture book that is gorgeously illustrated and has a heart-warming and uplifting storyline. Highly recommended. * Tom (Bookseller) at Waterstones Chippenham *
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HarperCollins Publishers Goodbye Mog
Book SynopsisWhen Mog passes away, the Thomas family eventually bring home a new kitten, but when the kitten acts fearful from the new surroundings, Mog is there in spirit to help.Trade Review‘Kerr’s warmth, humour and honesty make this an engaging introduction to a difficult topic’ Financial Times ‘A supremely sensitive story’ The Times ‘The best, most consoling book for children on the subject of bereavement…a joy to read’ The Independent on Sunday Praise for Mog:‘Since her debut in 1970, Mog has become… a national hero.’ Junior Magazine ‘A firm favourite on children's bookshelves’ The Telegraph ‘Mog is a star, she really is. I can't recommend her highly enough. Someone should give that cat a medal, or an egg for breakfast.’ The Bookbag ‘Delightful stories about the family cat with attitude.’ The Guardian Praise for Judith Kerr:‘One of the best authors a child of 3+ could encounter.’ The Times “It’s no surprise Judith’s work is still popular. It owes nothing to the vagaries of style or fashion. Her warmth and humanity are timeless.” Michael Foreman
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HarperCollins Publishers This is Me
Book SynopsisIt's fun to draw your own portrait! Follow one girl as she shows how she can make her own self-portrait with collage materials in this wordless instruction book by Charlotte Guillain.
£7.66
Oxford University Press Winnie and Wilbur The Witches Sports Day
Book SynopsisWinnie and Wilbur are taking part in the local witches'' sports day. After training hard in their garden, finally the big day arrives. There is a high jump contest, an egg-and-spoon race, and even a cats'' tree climb race - but the main event is the exciting broomstick obstacle race. Winnie and Wilbur are desperate to finally win it this year having lost out to Maryam and her cat Malak the last two years. But when the referee is about to read out the results, a gust of wind blows them away! Will the witches ever find out who won - or could they discover that perhaps it doesn''t matter who won when you''re having this much fun?Scan the QR code in the book to hear the story with music and sound effects! A spellbindingly sporty story that will have readers rooting for Winnie and Wilbur as they loop the loop and soar high in the sky. Korky Paul''s intricate and spellbinding artwork is full of fun, mischief, and mayhem! The best-selling Winnie and Wilbur series has been delighting readers both young and old since 1987 and Winnie and Wilbur have become favourite characters in homes and schools all over the world.
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HarperCollins Publishers Harry the Clever Spider on Holiday
Book SynopsisWhen Clare and her family go on holiday, she is not allowed to take her pet spider Harry with her so when he sneaks away with her Clare is told off. But when her mum's suitcase goes missing, who can save the day?Purple/Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary.Text type: A story with a familiar settingPosters on pages 22 and 23 advertise Harry''s services for finding lost items and remind the readers of Harry''s talents.Curriculum links: Citizenship: People who help us; Animals and us.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£9.53
Oxford University Press Weather Tots Bowie Joins the Team
Book SynopsisThe Weather Tots can't wait to meet their new classmate, but why is he so hard to find? The Tots find out how rainbows are made and welcome a new pupil to Weather School!
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HarperCollins Publishers The One
Book SynopsisTHE SELECTION changed the lives of thirty-five girls forever. Now, only one will claim Prince Maxon's heartIt's swoon meets the Hunger Games in the third instalment of THE SELECTION series!For the four girls who remain at the palace, the friendships they've formed, rivalries they've struggled with and dangers they've faced have bound them to each other for the rest of their lives.Now, the time has come for one winner to be chosen.America never dreamed she would find herself anywhere close to the crown or to Prince Maxon's heart. But as the competition approaches its end and the threats outside the palace walls grow more vicious, America realises just how much she stands to lose and how hard she'll have to fight for the future she wants.The breathtaking third title in THE SELECTION series will make you swoon!Trade ReviewPraise for The Selection:“Reality TV meets dystopian fairy tale in Kiera Cass’s delightful debut. Charming, captivating, and filled with just the right amount of swoon!” Kiersten White, New York Times bestselling author of Paranormalcy
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HarperCollins Publishers What Pet Should I Get
Book SynopsisA brand new, never-before-seen rhyming romp of a picture book from the legendary Dr. Seuss special Collector's edition.This never-ever-before-seen picture book by Dr. Seuss about making up one's mind is the literary equivalent of buried treasure! A brother and sister visit a pet shop to pick a pet, but can't decide which one to go for. Sometimes making a choice can seem impossible to a child, and What Pet? explores how it is hard to make up your mind, but sometimes you just have to do it! The cliffhanger ending will also fire children's imaginations and provoke discussion about their own choices.A Publisher's Note at the end discusses the thrilling recent discovery of this new manuscript and illustrations, exploring Dr Seuss' creative process and the inspiration of his own life in his work.Trade ReviewPraise for Dr. Seuss: “[Dr. Seuss] has…instilled a lifelong love of books, learning and reading [in children]” The Telegraph “Dr. Seuss ignites a child’s imagination with his mischievous characters and zany verses” The Express “The magic of Dr. Seuss, with his hilarious rhymes, belongs on the family bookshelf” Sunday Times Magazine “The author… has filled many a childhood with unforgettable characters, stunning illustrations, and of course, glorious rhyme” The Guardian
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Oxford University Press The Little Grey Men
Book SynopsisThe last four gnomes in Britain live on the banks of the bubbling Folly brook. They are perfectly happy with their quiet life, except, that is, for one . . . Cloudberry.Restless and longing for adventure, Cloudberry sets off to follow his dream. But when he doesn''t return, the remaining gnomes must set off on their own adventure to find him.This is the story of the brothers'' epic journey in search of Cloudberry and is set against the background of the English countryside, beginning in spring, continuing through summer, and concluding in autumn, when the first frosts start to arrive.This enchanting tale was the winner of the prestigious Carnegie Medal and features the author''s own beautiful illustrations throughout.
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HarperCollins Publishers Paddington at the Tower
Book SynopsisA hilarious story of everyone’s favourite bear, Paddington – now a major movie star!Trade Review'I've always had great respect for Paddington… He is a British institution' Stephen Fry 'Paddington has joined Pooh as one of the great bears of English children's literature' The Teacher 'Michael Bond's accident-prone bear…has become one of the most enduring of children's characters' Bookseller
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OUP Oxford Nelson English Year 5Primary 6 Pupil Book 5
Book SynopsisThis new edition of Nelson English provides an integrated approach to teaching the core literacy skills at primary level; comprehension, writing, grammar, punctuation, spelling and vocabulary. Each unit focuses on a different text from a wide range of genres, including both fiction and non-fiction.
£20.80
HarperCollins Publishers Draw With Rob Build a Story
Book SynopsisThe internet phenomenon #DrawWithRob is now an incredible activity book for you to draw with Rob at home filled with drawing and story time fun! As seen everywhere on YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, TV, and more, from the creative genius and bestselling author Rob Biddulph!At home and wondering what to do? Pick up your pencils and join thousands of children around the world and #DrawWithRob story time has never been so much fun! Learn how to build your own story, and even create your own book, step-by-step!The first DRAW WITH ROB activity book went to Number One in the charts and was named Book of the Year' at the 2020 Sainsbury's Children's Book Awards! Now every family can share this spectacularly story-filled new art activity book. Join Rob and learn to draw your favourite storybook characters from unicorns to dragons and from knights to monsters, this perfect present is packed with arts, crafts and family fun.The bestselling and award-winning author/illustrator Rob Biddulph is the geTrade Review“As close to perfection as you can get” The Times “Joyful and uplifting. Superb” Daily Mail
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HarperCollins Publishers I Am Not Going to Get Up Today
Book SynopsisOne boy is determined to stay in his bed in this hilarious story from Dr. Seuss!It's time to get up, but one boy has decided he'll stay in bed today. And he won't change his mind not even when his neighbours shout and a big brass band plays outside, nor when he's offered a scrumptious pineapple butterscotch ding dang doo! It seems nothing will get this child out of bed today. . .By combining the funniest stories, craziest creatures and zaniest pictures with his unique blend of rhyme, rhythm and repetition, Dr. Seuss makes reading fun!Trade ReviewPraise for Dr. Seuss: “[Dr. Seuss] has…instilled a lifelong love of books, learning and reading [in children]” The Telegraph “Dr. Seuss ignites a child’s imagination with his mischievous characters and zany verses” The Express “The magic of Dr. Seuss, with his hilarious rhymes, belongs on the family bookshelf” Sunday Times Magazine “The author… has filled many a childhood with unforgettable characters, stunning illustrations, and of course, glorious rhyme” The Guardian
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Charlie Morphs Into a Mammoth
Book SynopsisThe third hilarious adventure for Charlie McGuffin, the boy who changes into animals when he gets nervous.Charlie McGuffin is an actual superhero. He''s gained control over his wacky ability to change into animals - he''s even able to use it to turn the tables on school bully Dylan. But there are some things Charlie can''t control, like the arguments his parents keep having (which are making him more worried than ever) or the mysterious animal disappearances spreading through town (which might be connected to Charlie himself).Can Charlie unravel the mystery of the pet-nappings before his biggest secret is revealed to the world...?Praise for Charlie Changes into a Chicken:''My body couldn''t help but shake with laughter'' Maren, age 10''Belly-busting hilarity'' The Guardian''Cleverly daft storytelling at its very, very best'' Maz Evans, author of Who Let The Gods Out?''The best kind of silly'' The ObserverCharlie Changes into a Chicken has been: Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children''s Book Prize! Longlisted for the Brandford Boase Award! Longlisted for the Blue Peter Award! The Guardian and The Telegraph''s Book of the Year!Trade ReviewThe best kind of silly * Observer *Fresh and funny . . . like a modern-day Dahl * Christopher Edge *
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HarperCollins Publishers Pernickety Boo
Book SynopsisThis captivating series of adventures is ideal for those who love whimsical humour' Guardian, Best Children's Books of the YearWritten by Carnegie and Costa Award-winning author Sally Gardner and beautifully illustrated throughout by Greenaway-shortlisted artist Chris Mould, Pernickety Boo is the unforgettable story of a very unusual umbrella.''Hello,'' said the umbrella.''Gosh,'' said the boy. The umbrella''s handle was carved in the shape of a dog's head, with a very long snout and a shiny nose and ears that flopped back. ''You can talk.''''I suppose I can,'' said the umbrella.''Do you have a name?'' asked the boy.''No,'' said the umbrella. ''Do I need a name?''''Yes,'' said the small boy. ''You need one for someone to let you in at the front door, and another name to be let out the back door.''Brought to life by a careless sorcerer, Pernickety Boo is a well-educated umbrella with unexplored magical powers and after he is left behind on the London Underground by his forgetful creator, Pernickety must find an owner: someone who will truly love him.So when Pernickety meets young Sylvie Moonshine and is welcomed into her home, he thinks that all of his prayers have been answered. But there are plenty of other people who are also interested in the magical umbrella, and who threaten to separate Pernickety from his beloved Sylvie, unless he can find a way to stop them.Perfect for fans of A Bear Called Paddington, The Velveteen Rabbit, and Winnie-the-Pooh, this instant classic is a book for the whole family to share.
£11.69
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Jonny Lamberts Animal ABC
Book SynopsisAn illustrated lift-the-flap baby book that reveals an entire animal alphabet. E is for elephant, L is for lion, Q is for... you''ll have to lift the flap and see! Children and adults will delight in this magical menagerie of animals from all around the world, whilst developing a child''s vocabulary and language skills.Renowned author and artist Jonny Lambert brings the animal kingdom to life with his charming and expressive illustrations, making Jonny Lambert''s Animal ABC the perfect book for adults and children to share. With little snippets of information revealing where some of the animals originate and surprises under every flap to discover together, both grown ups and little ones will be captivated. A superb early-learning book to treasure and love.Trade ReviewA favourite in our house, my five-year-old loves the lift flaps, bold pictures and easy to read letters in Animal ABC by author and artist Jonny Lambert. It has actually helped him to learn his letters and recognise words too. * Discoveranimals.co.uk *
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Penguin Books Ltd The Wizard of Oz
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Thames & Hudson Ltd Mini Artists
Book SynopsisWINNER of the Made For Mums 2024 Gold Award - Non-fiction/activity book Twenty art projects inspired by famous artworks for budding mini artists aged 36 years. The benefits of art to young children are well known. Art stimulates curiosity, creativity and the imagination. It also cultivates wellbeing, but being creative with young children can feel surprisingly daunting - and this is where Mini Artists comes in. The twenty projects in Mini Artists are designed to engage children with art through making. Mini artists will discover drip painting with Jackson Pollock, carve soap sculptures with Barbara Hepworth, and create their own obliteration room with Yayoi Kusama. They'll also travel through time and explore art from different periods, from cave painting to Medieval stained-glass, and Chinese ink painting to washable graffiti inspired by Jean-Michel Basquiat. Each project requires minimal set-up so the maximum amount of time is spent creating together, and the step-by-step instructions show photographs of the projects in progress so they can be followed at a glance. The projects use simple materials, from clay to ink to paint. Being grounded in art history, Mini Artists features a range of interesting art techniques that are ideal for teaching new motor skills.Table of ContentsIntroduction How to Use This Book Part 1: Artists of the Past Ice Age stencils: The Pech Merle horses Letters on clay: Sumerian cuneiform tablets Magical hippo statuette: Ancient Egyptian art Misty landscapes: Chinese ink-wash painting Rainbow windows: Medieval stained glass Mosaic faces: Aztec masks Part 2: Modern Artists Abstract paper weaving: Anni Albers Minimalist soap sculptures: Barbara Hepworth Drip paintings: Jackson Pollock Surrealist creatures: Wifredo Lam Under-the-sea cut-outs: Henri Matisse Monochrome assemblages: Louise Nevelson Mini tropical garden: Hélio Oiticica Part 3: Contemporary Artists Street art warriors: Jean-Michel Basquiat Recycled monsters: Tony Cragg Natural displays: Andy Goldsworthy Woven beings: Mrinalini Mukherjee Eerie silhouettes: Kara Walker Covered in dots: Yayoi Kusama Floating buildings: Jeanne-Claude & Christo List of artworks
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Extraordinary Life of Anne Frank
Book SynopsisAnne Frank was: Brave A writer An inspirationHer words have become some of the most important in modern history: discover the incredible life story of Anne Frank, whose courage has inspired so many.Her incredible story comes to life in this beautifully illustrated book, with narrative biography, timelines, facts and quotes.Explore other extraordinary lives:The Extraordinary Life of Stephen HawkingThe Extraordinary Life of Michelle ObamaThe Extraordinary Life of Katherine JohnsonThe Extraordinary Life of Mahatma GandhiThe Extraordinary Life of Rosa ParksThe Extraordinary Life of Serena WilliamsThe Extraordinary Life of Nelson Mandela
£999.99
Faber & Faber Indiana Bones
Book SynopsisIndiana Bones is a shaggy dog with a difference. He's got superpowers and can sniff out criminals and with his young friend and owner Aisha solve mysteries that would flummox the world's more expert detectives!In their first case, they are on the trail of treasure hidden centuries ago by a legendary knight known as The Lonely Avenger, an adventure which takes them all the way to Egypt and the pyramids. A hugely inventive new series from one of the funniest author/illustrator teams in the business.
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Random House Children's Books Ice Cream Soup
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd Jonny Lamberts Wake Up Farm PopUp Peekaboo
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Scholastic You Should See Me in a Crown
Book SynopsisLiz has always believed she's too black, too poor, too awkward toshine in her small, rich, prom-obsessed midwestern town. She hopesto become a doctor and has a plan that will get her out of Campbell,Indiana, forever. But when the financial aid she was countingon unexpectedly falls through, Liz's plans come crashing down. . .
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Miracle on Ebenezer Street
Book Synopsis''An absolute Christmas cracker!'' Ross MontgomeryWhen George stumbles across Marley''s Curiosity Shop, he finds a mysterious and magical snow globe. George and his Scrooge of a dad are soon swept on an incredible adventure to Christmases past, present and future. With help from an enthusiastic elf, a rather grumpy purple reindeer and a very mischievous Nan, can George find a way to bring the joy of Christmas home once again?A fabulously festive story about Christmas, family, and magic!An enchanting tale of Christmas magic from multi-award-winning and bestselling writer Catherine Doyle. A treat for the whole family, perfect for fans of The Christmasaurus and A Boy Called Christmas.''Fizzes with festive fun!'' Abi Elphinstone''Vividly exciting . . . Destined to become a Christmas classic'' Louise O''NeillTrade ReviewFizzes with festive fun! -- Abi ElphinstoneA heartwarming retelling of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol * Daily Mail *A well-balanced, well-told Christmas story as heartwarming as you could wish for * BookTrust *Full of Catherine Doyle's signature blend of humour, hope, and heart, this is a modern Christmas classic in the making. With clever nods to the original, Doyle's fresh take on the familiar tale will delight readers of all ages -- Katie and Kevin TsangAn absolute Christmas cracker: whip-smart, witty and warm, bursting with emotion and laugh-out-loud jokes. A classic Christmas treat reconfigured into a heartwarming family romp for the 21st century, featuring an elf on the shelf that's bad for your health. Kids and adults alike will love spotting how Doyle has ingeniously adapted the original text, but more than anything else, they'll be swept away by George's fight to bring back Christmas and save his father. I utterly loved it -- Ross MontgomeryBoth a celebration of a Christmas classic while also being a magical adventure all of its own. Heart-warming, incredibly funny, and action-packed, it's a story that truly captures the spirit of Christmas -- Anna JamesCatherine Doyle has done the impossible - she has breathed new life into this much loved and oft retold story, sprinkling it with her inimitable warmth, charm, and humour. This vividly exciting and poignant retelling made me believe in magic as fervently as I did when I was a child. It is, to my mind, destined to become a Christmas classic -- Louise O'NeillA charming reimagining of one of my favourite childhood reads, managing to be both heart-warmingly familiar, and refreshingly new at the same time. It's filled with miracle-making curiosities, a delightfully bonkers cast, a purple reindeer with a grudge, and a quest to mend two very broken hearts. All-in-all, a magical whirlwind of an adventure filled with heart, hilarity, and miraculous mayhem -- Hana TookeDelightfully festive . . . Warm, imaginative, and brimming with Christmas magic -- Carlie SorosiakThis reimagining of A Christmas Carol is simply spellbinding * iNews *This is a beautiful, magical adventure -- Tricia Adams * Lovereading4kids *A dazzling feat of imagination. Enchanting: I was bewitched * Saga Magazine *Catherine Doyle's delightful novel moves deftly from melancholy to "jolly holly", genial all the way * Financial Times *An instant Christmas classic * The Irish Times *Action-packed, full of imagination...uplifting * The Independent *
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Scholastic Ready Steady Squirrel
Book SynopsisA gorgeous, snuggle-up picture book, full of courage, fun and friendship. Evie is a very determined little squirrel. It's time to gather food for the winter, and she's going to do it all by herself. She's ready. She's steady. She's going squirrelling! But can she really do it all on her own? Or should she ask her friends to help?
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Scholastic All About Lunar New Year Things to Make and Do
Book SynopsisThe ULTIMATE book of Lunar New Year fun!
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd How To Draw
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Scholastic Axel Schefflers Nursery Rhymes
Book SynopsisClimb up the waterspout with Incy Wincy, help the king's men try to put Humpty Dumpty back together again and dance along with the cat playing his fiddle! Brought to life with Axel Scheffler's stunning illustrations, this collection of beloved nursery rhymes such as Twinkle Twinkle and Mary Had a Little Lamb, is the perfect bedtime read.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Ten Minutes to Bed Baby Unicorn
Book SynopsisAn adorable new story in the no.1 bestselling Ten Minutes to Bed series, written specifically to help little ones settle down for bedtime and a perfect book for children with new siblings. All Twinkle wants is to be a big sister. When her wish comes true and there''s a surprise at the end of the rainbow, Twinkle must get her new baby brother Fizz back home before bedtime.But with the forest filled with so much magic and adventure, will Twinkle and Fizz manage to get to sleep in time?Weaving a journey from lively beginning to gentle end, this heartwarming bedtime tale is perfect for children with new siblings and will calm sleepy unicorns everywhere!This bestselling bedtime series has sold 3 million copies worldwide!Do you have all the books in the Ten Minutes to Bed series?Ten Minutes to Bed: Little UnicornTen Minutes to Bed: Little MermaidTen Minutes to Bed: Little MonsterTen Minutes to Bed: Little DinosaurTen Minutes to Bed: Little DragonTen Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn''s ChristmasTen Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn''s Birthday
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Scholastic Jack Splash
Book SynopsisSometimes friendship means diving into trouble!Jack only wants to impress his diving coach dad - but as the worstdiver in the worst diving team in England, there's little chanceof it. Until a brush with magic and the arrival of a new friend,Billy, who can turn the team's fortunes around.
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Happy Yak The Spotless Giraffe
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd Kosara T LEGO Minifigure Mission
Book SynopsisDo you have what it takes to help a LEGO minifigure with your LEGO building skills? A LEGO minifigure is lost and needs to get back to the safety of the toy shelf with his other LEGO friends. But it will take some quick thinking and solid LEGO building skills for this tiny toy to make it there safely! Grab your LEGO collection and build your way through this exciting story. Make a bridge to traverse the depths of the kitchen sink. Build a roller coaster to distract the spooky hallway monsters. Help the minifigure escape the claws of a plush toy cat with a brick-built helicopter and much more as you help him build his way home. With a minifigure, accessories, and plenty of building tips and inspirational photos, build yourself an adventure as you save the day. 2021 The LEGO Group.
£11.69
Galison Little Feminist Playing Cards
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Mudpuppy's Little Feminist Playing Cards feature amazing women from Cleopatra to Malala" Stylist Magazine
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Boy and the Octopus
Book SynopsisA magical tale of finding your voice and becoming yourself.Stanley loves his octopus toy, and dreams of the magical way its skin changes colour; how it hides itself when something scary comes along. In fact, sometimes Stanley wants to be like his octopus and disappear.But Stanley learns how to share his feelings in more than words, and to face difficulties through the power of self-expression and creativity.A lyrical and emotional story about overcoming bullies and being proud to be seen by the creators of The Boy Who Dreamed Dragons.
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Usborne Publishing Ltd Poppy and Sams Animal HideandSeek
Book SynopsisJoin Poppy and Sam as they play hide-and-seek on Apple Tree farm! With flaps to lift and lots of furry and textured patches to explore, this book introduces the popular characters from Apple Tree Farm to very young children. A delightful book for adults and children to share.Trade ReviewWhat a lovely book! There is so much to explore on every page! Little ones will love playing hide-and-seek by lifting the sturdy flaps, feeling different textures and spotting their favourite animals... There are some simple counting opportunities too! A real gem. * Waterstones Guide to Reading *
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Running Press,U.S. Pink Is for Boys
Book SynopsisAn empowering and educational board book that proves colors are for everyone, regardless of gender. Pink is for boys . . . and girls . . . and everyone! This timely and beautiful board book rethinks and reframes the stereotypical blue/pink gender binary and empowers kids-and their grown-ups-to express themselves in every color of the rainbow. Featuring a diverse group of relatable characters, Pink Is for Boys invites and encourages children to enjoy what they love to do, whether it''s racing cars and playing baseball, or loving unicorns and dressing up. Vibrant illustrations help children learn and identify the myriad colors that surround them every day, from the orange of a popsicle, to the green of a grassy field, all the way up to the wonder of a multicolored rainbow. Parents and kids will delight in Robb Pearlman''s sweet, simple script, as well as its powerful message: life is not color-coded.
£8.48
Penguin Random House Children's UK How To Change Everything
Book Synopsis''Naomi Klein''s work has always moved and guided me. She is the great chronicler of our age of climate emergency, an inspirer of generations'' - GRETA THUNBERGThe first book for younger readers by internationally bestselling social activist Naomi Klein: the most authoritative and inspiring book on climate change for young people yet.Warming seas. Superstorms. Fires in the Amazon. The effects of climate change are all around us.Reforestation. School-strikes for climate change. Young people are saving the world and you can join them because you deserve better. Are you ready to change everything?Includes notes on the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020, and how you can get involved to make the world a safer and better place.From the Great Barrier Reef to Hurricane Katrina to school environmental policies to Greta Thunberg - climate change impacts every aspect of the world you live in and
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Nosy Crow Ltd Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam Up Up and Away
Book SynopsisThe much-loved picture book pair of pooches continue their adventures in a two-colour fiction format, ideal for children growing in confidence as readers and beginning to read alone.In the title story, Shifty and Sam lead the way in a wacky race that has been sabotaged by the one and only Red Rocket!
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Penguin Readers Level 4 No Rules Rules ELT Graded
Book SynopsisPenguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers'' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.No Rules Rules, a Level 4 Reader, is A2+ in the CEFR framework. The text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, introducing more complex uses of present perfect simple, passives, phrasal verbs and simple relative clauses. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear regularly.Reed Hastings started Netflix with Marc Randolph in 1997. Their company has completely changed how we watch TV and films. In this book, Reed explains the secret to the company''s success and how at Netflix, there really are NO rules.Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.
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Pan Macmillan Whos Sleepy
Book SynopsisA cute farm animal bedtime book with soft felt flaps and a surprise mirror ending perfect for sharing with babies and toddlers.From the range of joyful preschool books created by bestselling author Camilla Reid and illustrated by the award-winning Nila Aye, Who''s Sleepy? is a first lift-the-flap book that is perfect for sharing with a very sleepy little person.Small children will love lifting the irresistibly soft felt flaps to discover who is the sleepiest little person ever will it be small lamb, baby chick or tiny piglet? They''ll find the answer when they look in the mirror hiding under the final flap!Look out for Who''s Cute?, a woodland animal felt flaps book.
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Simon & Schuster Ltd The Dragon with the Blazing Bottom at Christmas
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Bluey Perfect
Book SynopsisBluey and Bingo are drawing Father''s Day cards for Dad.Bluey wants hers to be perfect but soon realises perfect is tough. It''s a good thing Bluey is tough!A brilliant picture book about how sometimes perfect doesn''t have to be . . . perfect? Dad will love anything you do as long as you put some care into it.Happy Father''s Day!Want more Bluey? Also available:Bluey: SleepytimeBluey: Bob BilbyBluey: Charades
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HarperCollins Publishers Who Could That Be at This Hour
Book SynopsisThe first volume in the highly anticipated new series by Lemony Snicket, author of A Series of Unfortunate EventsIn a fading town, far from anyone he knew or trusted, a young Lemony Snicket began his apprenticeship in an organization nobody knows about. He began asking questions that shouldn't have been on his mind. Now he has written an account that should not be published, in four volumes that shouldn't be read. This is the first volume.Charming, clever and enormously enjoyable' GuardianWonderfully eccentric and addictive & Just beautiful writing' ObserverBetter than ever' IndependentA dazzlingly clever, funny and literary concoction.' Irish TimesTrade Review`Charming, clever and enormously enjoyable’ Guardian `Wonderfully eccentric and addictive … Just beautiful writing’ Observer `Better than ever’ Independent `A dazzlingly clever, funny and literary concoction.’ Irish Times
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Walker Books Ltd Timmy Failure The Cat Stole My Pants
Book SynopsisEveryone''s favourite best worst detective is back in the sixth book in the New York Times bestselling series that''s perfect for fans of Wimpy Kid, Tom Gates and Barry Loser.Timmy is in Key West, Florida, ostensibly for the honeymoon of his mother and Doorman Dave if they even got married, which Timmy doubts. Unfortunately for Timmy, crime doesn't take a holiday. And because Total has fled to Cuba, Timmy must rely on a new partner for help: Doorman Dave's nephew Emilio. Meanwhile, a surprise newcomer shows up in Timmy's life and, as if things couldn't get more hectic, Timmy's pants have been stolen by a six-toed cat.Trade ReviewThe "best" worst detective Timmy Failure returns for a sixth adventure. * The Bookseller *A new Timmy Failure book is always a cause for celebration and this is another glorious mix of humour, surrealism, incompetent detection – and chickens. […] Stephan Pastis’s cartoon illustrations are a joy in themselves and this is clever, original, inspired fun. * Andrea Reece, LoveReading *“Everyone’s favourite best worst detective is back in the sixth book of this bestselling series.” * Parent Talk *“[…] won me over. Failure is not just another Wimpy Kid, but a deluded, megalomaniacal child detective. Pastis milks these traits for every drop of comedy value.” * Observer *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK A Bad Spell for the Worst Witch
Book Synopsis''The cat is supposed to be on the broomstick, Mildred,'' said Miss Hardbroom wearily.The new term spells disaster for Mildred Hubble, trainee witch at Miss Cackle''s Academy for Witches. But she is determined to lose her embarrassing reputation as the worst witch the Academy has ever seen. But however hard she tries, things rapidly get out of hand!''Hurray for Jill Murphy - readers will love the antics of Mildred Hubble and her hopeless tabby cat'' - IndependentThere are 8 hilarious Worst Witch adventures to collect:The Worst WitchThe Worst Witch Strikes AgainA Bad Spell for the Worst WitchThe Worst Witch All at SeaThe Worst Witch Saves the DayThe Worst Witch to the RescueThe Worst Witch and the Wishing StarFirst Prize for the Worst WitchTrade ReviewMillions of young readers have fallen under the spell of Jill Murphy's Worst Witch—Sunday Express
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC RSPB First Book Of Pond Life
Book SynopsisEach RSPB spotter''s guide comprises 35 common gardencreatures for beginner naturalists. Throughbeautiful full-page illustration accompanied by key information abouteach creature, books are designed to encourage young children''sinterest in the outside world and the wildlife around them.Aspotter''s chart for children to fill in, and links to Internet-basedactivities in each book, mean that children can extend the fun.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Penguin Readers Level 3 Roald Dahl Georges
Book SynopsisLearn English with George''s Marvellous Medicine! A Penguin Readers book. Discover fifteen famous Roald Dahl adventures, adapted for learners of English aged 7+. Can you read them all?Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With simplified text, illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.In these Penguin Readers editions, Roald Dahl''s stories have been aligned to the CEFR framework A1 to A2+, in four levels. Each book is also Lexile measured. The graded readers feature illustrated new words, language activities, and fun games between chapters, encouraging students and teachers to structure learning and make real progress. Every book also includes projects and discussions.Visit the Penguin Readers website for downloadable quizzes, workshee
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart
Book SynopsisAventurine is the fiercest, bravest kind of dragon, and she's ready to prove it to her family by leaving the safety of their mountain cave and capturing the most dangerous prey of all: a human.But when the human she captures tricks her into drinking enchanted hot chocolate, she finds herself transformed into a puny human girl with tiny blunt teeth, no fire, and not one single claw. She's still the fiercest creature in these mountains though and now she's found her true passion: chocolate! All she has to do is walk on two feet to the human city, find herself an apprenticeship (whatever that is) in a chocolate house (which sounds delicious), and she'll be conquering new territory in no time won't she?Wild and reckless young Aventurine will bring havoc to the human city but what she doesn't expect is that she'll find real friendship there too, along with betrayal, deception, scrumptious chocolate and a startling new understanding of what it means to be a human (and a dragon).A pinch of
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