Children & Teen Books

Book SynopsisSnail is on a mission. Bugs are being eaten all around her and she''s determined to hunt down the culprit. But is it a lost cause? After all, as Glowworm explains, ''You can''t fight the food chain''.Acclaimed picture book creator, Matty Long, brings his hallmark talents of deadpan comedy, witty commentary, and hilarious illustrations to elucidate the real life realities of invertebrate existence! In this fascinating and slightly disgusting series, readers can feast on a diet of facts about the animals, plants and ecosystems found in the natural world.Trade Review"This delightful and very funny cartoon-style guide to food chains is a brilliant introduction to the concept, and gives young readers/listeners some simple facts about a range of animals and their eating habits, and the natural cycle of life." * BookTrust *"Long brings his trademark talents of deadpan comedy and hilarious, cartoon-style illustration to this wonderful walk on the wild side which explores the real-life, deadly facts of the food chain, and the animals, plants, and ecosystems that are found in the natural world around us. With a bug hunt activity to enjoy at the end of the book, Long's witty commentary, and fun, eye-catching artwork to win every child's heart, young readers will need little encouragement to join nature's chain gang on their journey of discovery!" * Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Post *"A slice of scientific learning served up in a deliciously funny manner that will surely have both children and adults chortling. Make that two slices - the final double spread provides additional buggy facts and the bug hunt activity page will likely send youngsters back to the start to track down the minibeasts in various stages of their life cycles. For this adult reviewer Who Ate All The Bugs is perhaps my favourite of Matty's picture books so far." * Jill Bennett, Red Reading Hub *"This contains all of Matty Long's characteristic comic book style illustrations and humour... Discovering the story of the food chain, it's a fantastic way of putting across this information... Fantastic!" * Phoebe Demeger, Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE) Librarian *"We get a snail's eye view of the food chain in this brilliantly funny and informative cartoon-style examination of mini-beasts by the creator of the Super Happy Magic Forest books." * Andrea Reece, LoveReading4Kids *"Each page is packed full of bright, eye-catching, and humorous characterswith just the right amount of grossness for the intended younger audience. This wonderful book is a perfect mix of story and fact to keep readers entertained time after time." * Books For Keeps *"It explores ecosystems by combining non-fiction and activity elements with the story of a snail, who sets out to find who is responsible for, you guessed it, eating all the bugs. It's a book filled with humour and also has a worm that talks nothing but nonsense." * Hythe Library, Hampshire County Council *"This is a fantastic picture book about the harsh realities of the insect and mini-beast section of the food chain, as played out in your own back garden or local park... I love that most children can enjoy this book, and then go straight out to discover these creatures for themselves." * Jenny Griffiths, The School Librarian *"An excellent introduction to food chains; it will inform and entertain in equal measure." * Sam Keeley, Just Imagine *

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Book SynopsisMirabelle''s mum is a witch, her dad is a fairy, and she is a bit of both!Mirabelle is having a BAD DAY! Her best friend, Carlotta, can usually make Mirabelle see the funny side but she''s away from school and Mirabelle can''t help feeling a BAD MOOD coming on. When Mirabelle gets home to find her brother has eaten the last chocolate biscuit and is playing with her beloved pet dragon, Mirabelle finally loses her temper, with dramatic consequences for all the family! Will Mirabelle be able to put things right and turn her bad day around before bedtime...?

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Book SynopsisWhen Jin dives into his dress-up box, he opens up a world of discovery! With every pair of shoes he tries on, he gets transported into an imaginary world of work, where he discovers lots of exciting jobs - one for every day of the week! Farmer, nurse, ballet dancer, marine biologist, or lifeguard, which would you choose? In Dress-up Jobs: Shoes, Jin can live a day doing each of these exciting jobs, then at the weekend he tries something extra-special . . . entertaining a crowd of kids as a clown, and swooshing down snowy slopes as a skier! Perfect for preschoolers, Jin''s dress-up adventure is brought to life by illustrations by Fernando Martin. Little ones can discover even more jobs in Dress-Up Jobs: Hats!

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Book SynopsisNelson Handwriting is the definitive handwriting programme for the whole school. This completely updated new edition provides all the tools and resources you need to ensure a consistent whole-school approach to handwriting. This Pupil Book 1B provides further practice for the four joins, with a focus on consistency. Links are made to the alternative graphemes of Letters and Sounds Phase 5. This Pupil Book is suitable to use both at home and in the classroom.

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Book SynopsisProject X Hero Academy is a fully decodable and finely levelled reading series set in a school for superheroes, designed to captivate and motivate all young readers and turn them into reading superheroes.The Champion''s Cup is in Gold Book Band, Oxford Level 9, and supports Letters and Sounds Phase 6. In this story, the heroes are at Lexis City Wildlife Park, competing to win the Champions Cup. Cam is determined to find it first ... but so is Evan! Who will win the competition?Each book can be used for independent reading, but also contains inside cover notes that include help on developing vocabulary and prompt questions that can be used for guided reading and one-to-one sessions. Full guided reading notes are provided in the corresponding handbook. There are also a range of follow-up activities to support reading for pleasure.

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Book SynopsisRama''s Journey is an action-packed retelling of the Ramayana. Prince Rama is sent away from his kingdom into the wild forests and his wife is kidnapped by a ten-headed demon. Rama has lots of courage and determination, but can he rescue her?Captivating versions of some of the best myths and legends from around the world. TreeTops Myths and Legends are fascinating and action-packed stories that will motivate and inspire readers. These are some of the oldest and most enduring stories in the world, retold by leading contemporary children''s authors to bring out all of the action, drama, humour and depth of the original stories in a way that makes them as exciting and meaningful today as ever. The stories are beautifully illustrated in a range of styles to bring each tale to life.Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with children''s reading development also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every

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Book SynopsisThis is how it all began... From ''A Necklace of Raindrops'' to ''The Patchwork Quilt'', here are eight classic stories to treasure and enjoy. Beginning and ending with a birthday, this spell-binding collection conjures up a world filled with magic, where wishes can come true. A necklace of raindrops that keeps its owner dry in the heaviest rainstorm; a tiger that runs faster than the wind; a huge floating apple pie with a piece of sky in it; a baker''s cat who swells to the size of a whale when his mistress feeds him yeast; a house that stands on one leg - these are just some of the objects and characters that figure in these delightful stories.Trade ReviewMagic has never been more elegantly shaped than in these effervescent short stories . . . The flight of imagination is delicately captured in Jan Pienkowski's accompanying silhouettes -- Julia Eccleshare * Guardian *A Necklace of Raindrops is something that should be on every child's shelf -- Amanda Craig * The Times *A little dark and often surreal -- Lydia Fulton * Financial Times *Jan Pienkowski, whose magical silhouttes were never so finely matched as with the wonderful Joan Aiken's fine short stories . . . A treat * Evening Standard *

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Book SynopsisNeil Ardley studied Chemistry at Bristol University. He became an editor and writer of children's non-fiction on the subjects of natural history, science, technology and music. Altogether, he wrote 101 books during his lifetime including Eyewitness Music and the best-selling, award-winning The Way Things Work with David Macaulay, which sold more than 3 million copies worldwide. Outside of publishing, Neil was one of the most celebrated and versatile composers in the British jazz scene.

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Book SynopsisIt''s time for the Tudors! This turbulent period in history is known for beheadings, burnings, and bloodshed. Expect no holds barred in this comprehensive reference title for children from the best-selling DK Eyewitness series.Tudor England was lifted by trade and exploration, but blighted by treachery and rebellion. Experience the historic highs and the lows firsthand with Eyewitness Tudor. Hold court with Henry VIII and his long-suffering wives before making merry with high society enjoying their feasts and fashion. Walk among the ordinary folk, including market traders and street entertainers, and decide whether you would have liked growing up in Tudor times. If you want a project pick-me-up to assist with school studies or simply a fantastic read about our colourful past, look no further.This updated edition is more informative and interactive than ever before, thanks to new infographics, statistics, facts, and timelines. The giant fold-out wall chart presenting Tudor times will be a welcome addition to any bedroom or classroom wall.Table of Contents 1: The Tudor dynasty 2: The first Tudor 3: Tudor England 4: Food and feasting 5: The court of Henry VIII 6: A harsh life 7: The art of war 8: Henry VIII’s wives 9: Conflict with Rome 10: The Reformation 11: Tudor childhood 12: Bloody Mary 13: Elizabeth I 14: Tudor costume 15: A golden age 16: Trade and exploration 17: Queen of Scots 18: The Armada 19: Tudor London 20: Tudor entertainment 21: End of an era 22: Index

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Book SynopsisEveryone loves little Mrs Pepperpot! This compilation has 20 classic Mrs Pepperpot tales.Mrs Pepperpot can''t choose when she will shrink to the size of a pepperpot - it just happens.But whatever she encounters, whether it be a mountain of pancakes, a crafty fox or a monstrous mousetrap, little Mrs Pepperpot will always come out on top.The Mrs Pepperpot tales are delightful short stories for children, perfect for fans of Dick King-Smith and Enid Blyton. Trade ReviewThe stories have that sense of magic which all the best children's stories have * Independent on Sunday *

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Book SynopsisReissued in Penguin''s ORIGINALS series of powerful teenage fiction.MANNY WANTS TO BE A FOOTBALLER. OR A POP STAR. OR WRITE A BESTSELLER. HE DOESN''T WANT TO GET MARRIED...''Harry and Ranjit were waiting for me - waiting to take me to Derby, to a wedding. My wedding. A wedding that I hadn''t asked for, that I didn''t want. To a girl who I didn''t know... If they had bothered to open their eyes, they would have seen me: seventeen, angry, upset but determined - determined to do my own thing, to choose my own path in life...''Set partly in the UK and partly in the Punjab region of India, this is a fresh, bitingly perceptive and totally up-to-the-minute look at one young man''s fight to free himself from family expectations and to be himself, free to dance to his own tune.Trade ReviewThis is a highly readable debut from Bali Rai that teenagers of any culture will identify with. * The Guardian *

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Book SynopsisTimely and powerful; the new coming-of-age thriller from the bestselling author of The One Memory of Flora Banks. 1. Live your best life.2. Uncover family secrets.3. Trust no oneWhat would you do when you hear the news that humans have done such damage to the earth that there might only be a limited amount of safe air left - a year''s worth at most?You''d work through your bucket list, heal rifts, do everything you''ve never been brave enough to do before?Olivia is struggling to do any of this. What it is she truly wants to do? Who do she wants to be?Then out of the blue comes contact from a long-lost cousin Olivia didn''t even know existed. Natasha is everything Olivia wants to be and more. And as the girls meet up for a long, hot last summer, Olivia finds Natasha''s ease and self-confidence having an effect on her.But Natasha definitely isn''t everything she first appears to be . . .I walked home. I kept hearing footsteps behind me, but every time I turned around, no one was there.Trade ReviewA pacy page-turner that packs a significant emotional punch * Guardian on The One Memory of Flora Banks *If you like dark fiction you'll devour it * Heat on The Truth and Lies of Ella Black *

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Book SynopsisFrom the team behind Ten Minutes to Bed Little Unicorn; a little monster who would rather do anything but sleep. . . This is the perfect bedtime story for every little monster''s bedtime! It''s full of magic, big paws, fluffy fur and little claws.Belch the monster is supposed to be settling down for bedtime, but with so many distractions it looks like bedtime could be quite a way away...Count down from ten as you journey through the beautifully illustrated, gradually calming pages of this gorgeous bedtime story.Also available:Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn (also available as a board book)Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Dinosaur (also available as a board book)Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Mermaid (also available as a board book)Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Monster board bookTen Minutes to Bed: Little DragonTen Minutes to Bed: Little FairyTen Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn''s Birthday<

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Book SynopsisTove Jansson was born in Finland in 1914. She began her career as a cartoonist and went on to write and illustrate many books for adults and children. She drew her first Moomin in the 1930s, just for fun, and in 1945 he became a character in a children's story. Tove became world-famous for her Moomin books, which began with The Moomins and the Great Flood in 1945, closely followed by Comet in Moominland in 1946, Finn Family Moomintroll in 1948 and six more Moomin adventures. During the winter months Tove lived and worked in Helsinki, but in the summertime she stayed on a beautiful remote island in the Gulf of Finland with her long-term partner, the artist Tuulikki Pietilä. Tove Jansson received many prestigious awards during her lifetime, including the international Hans Christian Andersen Medal. She died in 2001, aged eighty-seven.

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Book SynopsisA charming and inspiring story, written and illustrated by Criminal Minds actor, Matthew Gray Gubler.Rumple Buttercup has five crooked teeth, three strands of hair, green skin, and his left foot is slightly bigger than his right.He is weird.Join him as he and Candy Corn Carl, his imaginary friend made of trash, learn the joy of individuality as well as the magic of belonging.

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Book SynopsisA charming children''s encyclopedia bursting with fun facts about the world of sport, for little learners who want to know everything!The world is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. My Encyclopedia of Very Important Sport is a vibrant encyclopedia for curious 5-9 year olds, with a unique approach to the subject of sport that combines facts and figures with the inspiring stories of sporting legends and icons.This exciting book for children is packed with fun facts about a range of popular sportssuch as football, karate, badminton, and skiing, as well as ones you might never have heard of like biathlon or cheese rolling. Whether you''re a fan of team sports, winter sports, water sports, extreme sports, and even board games such as chess and go, this reference book has it all! My Encyclopedia of Very Important Sport also celebrates the unique talents, lives, and careers of sportingheroes such as

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewExciting, scary, romantic and deliciously readable * Guardian *Full of hilarious, loveable characters * Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisEmbark on an action-packed, first-class tour and explore the homes of Earth''s most awe-inspiring animals!This illustrated children''s atlas brings the animal kingdom to life like never before through spectacular, specially commissioned 3D maps and artworks. A fact-filled adventure of a lifetime awaits, are you ready?Inside the pages of this visually stunning animal encyclopedia, you''ll discover: - 3D maps show the habitats and geographic location of more than 100 incredible animals- Text on each spread providing relevant background information about each animal- Maps revealing the shrinking territories of some species to inform kids about endangered animals and how to protect themFrom African savanna elephants and Arctic wolves to giant pandas and polar bears, this educational book for kids shows you exactly where and how over 100 extraordinary animal species live. Detailed 3D maps and dynamic images give you a peek inside the habitat

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Book SynopsisINSPIRED BY THE KISSING BOOTH 3 - NOW A MAJOR NETFLIX FILM!It started with a kiss. It ends with a chance to rewrite the rules.For one last time, join Elle, Noah, Lee and all your favourite Kissing Booth characters for the conclusion to this incredible romantic story!Summer is here, and Elle can''t wait to spend it with her two favourite boys: Noah and Lee! Better yet, they''ll be chilling at the Flynn family beach home, where Elle and Lee discover the Beach Bucket List - their childhood wishlist of crazy things they swore they''d do together before going to college. Elle is determined to make this the best summer ever . . . because she''s facing the hardest decision of her life. Should she move across the country to join Noah at Harvard, or fulfil her lifelong promise to go to college with Lee at Berkeley?Soon, between spending time with Noah, picking a school, and doing the bucket list with Lee, Elle feels like she''s runnin

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Book SynopsisCelebrate Peter Rabbit''s 120th birthday in 2022! Peter and Benjamin are planning a picnic and where better to get some treats but Mr. McGregor''s garden! Follow the pair under the gate using the slider, escape from a cat with a pull tab and enjoy the picnic in a final pop-up spread!This adorable novelty book is an adaptation of the much loved classic The Tale of Benjamin Bunny. With novelty elements on every page, this book is perfect to introduce young readers to everyone''s favourite rabbits.

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Book SynopsisReturn to the spellbinding world of Cordelia Hatmaker in this soaring magical sequel to The Hatmakers. Perfect for fans of Nevermoor, A Pinch of Magic and Harry Potter.Ever since Cordelia discovered the hidden map in her father''s precious telescope, she''s been searching the streets of London by starlight and trying to uncover its secrets. She''s sure that her missing father is out there somewhere, and that if she follows his map, she''ll finally discover the truth about his disappearance.She never expects to stumble upon a secret society of Mapmakers - or to learn that magic isn''t limited to the few Maker families, but is instead is all around, if you just know where to look . . .But danger is lurking around every corner, and Cordelia must convince the rival Maker families to work together for once - not only to bring her father home, but to save the very essence of magic itself . . .A gorgeous ad

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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.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.Sometimes families are happy, and sometimes they fight. Sometimes life is good, and sometimes it is not easy. It is the same for the Marsh Lions in Kenya''s Masai Mara, and for all animal families.

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Book SynopsisHelp to cheer up Worried Unicorn in this interactive ''Who''s In Your Book?'' story from bestselling children''s book author Tom Fletcher - now available as a board book!WHOOSH! A unicorn has galloped right into your book - how exciting!But - oh dear! This Unicorn doesn''t look very excited at all. In fact, he looks quite worried.Can you help to cheer him up?This brilliant story combines interactive fun with an important message about the power of friendship, and how helpful it can be to share your worries with others.Who''s in Your Book?Interactive adventures for big imaginationsAlso in this series:There''s a Monster in Your Book: makes reading interactive and funThere''s a Dragon in Your Book: explores empathy and responsibilityThere''s an Alien in Your Book: explores acceptance and inclusionThere''s an Elf in Your Book: explores following instructions and good/bad behaviourThere''s a Superhero in Your Book: explores the power of kindnessThere''s a Witch in Your Book: makes tidying up fun

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Book SynopsisErased. Ignored. Hidden. Lost. Underappreciated. No longer. Delve into the unique, inspiring, and world-changing history of Black people. From Frederick Douglass to Oprah Winfrey, and the achievements of ancient African kingdoms to those of the US Civil Rights Movement, Timelines From Black History: Leaders, Legends, Legacies takes kids on an exceptional journey from prehistory to modern times. This DK children''s book boasts more than 30 visual timelines, which explore the biographies of the famous and the not-so-famous - from royalty to activists, and writers to scientists, and much, much more. Stunning thematic timelines also explain the development of Black history - from the experiences of black people in the US, to the story of postcolonial Africa.Did you know that the richest person ever to have lived was a West African? Or that the technology that made the lightbulb possible was developed by African American inventor, and not Thomas Edison? How about the fact that Ethiopia was the only African country to avoid colonization, thanks to the leadership of a brave queen? Stacked with facts and visually vibrant, Timelines From Black History: Leaders, Legacies, Legends is an unforgettable and accessible hive of information on the people and the issues that have shaped Black history. Includes content previously published in Timelines of Everything and Timelines of Everyone.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"This beautifully illustrated journey over the rainbow gave me the answers to fascinating questions I hadn't even realised I really needed to ask! A book shimmering with joyously colourful facts to focus the curiosity of young readers." -- Kate Pankhurst"Can You Get Rainbows in Space is a stunning kaleidoscope beaming out a huge range of science topics, from astronomy to zoology, expertly stitched together by the threads of colours!" -- Professor Raman Prinja"The most colourful book about science and our world and why it is so beautiful!" -- Jenny Jacoby"It's a glowing journey through the rainbow. Who knew the secret of why some eyes are blue, and that it's actually an optical illusion! Lavishly illustrated, this book shows us there's so much to find out about our colourful world and how we see it." -- Mini Grey

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Book Synopsis''Ideal for fans of Robin Stevens'' - The Week JuniorTHE DETENTION DETECTIVES ARE BACK! And there''s been another murder...Headstrong LYDIA leads the new case. As a school reporter, she's great at getting the facts. But when someone unexpected arrives at Gran's, it's clear she's missing some cluesSensitive DANIEL is convinced this case is linked to their first. As a young carer he's got a lot on his plate, so he needs the trio to work on this together. He just needs to persuadeNot-so-new-boy JONNO, who's settled in at Hanbridge High. But he's so distracted by his new band maybe solving crimes just isn't cool anymore? Or maybe he's scared of finding out the truthCan you solve the case before THE DETENTION DETECTIVES?Praise for The Detention Detectives series: Top-grade misbehaviour' The Guardian''a fresh new take on the murder mystery genre'' - The School Library Association''Friendship, trust, courage and determination are at the heart of this extremely funny murder-mystery tale'' - BookTrust''Lis Jardine is an exciting new voice...This new school set crime series is well worth investigating'' - LoveReading4KidsTrade ReviewIdeal for fans of Robin Stevens * The Week Junior *

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Book SynopsisExplore the fascinating life of felines in this picture-packed guide to wild cats across the world. Become an eyewitness to a range of cats across the world, from fearsome felines to pampered pets, this picture-led reference guide will take you on a visual tour of cats across the globe!Have you ever wondered why male lions have manes or how the stripes on a tiger''s coat help it to hunt? Then this may be the book for you!From small pets to large predators, discover how cats use their whiskers, senses, paws, claws, and more. This essential guide explores common cat characteristics and features iconic members of the cat family complete with fascinating myths and legends of cats through history, cat artefacts from ancient civilizations around the world as well as top tips on identifying domestic cat breeds as well as how to care for your own furry feline. Throughout the pages of this newly- revised book on cats you can expect to find:

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Book SynopsisFeaturing over 180 stickers!Join Peppa and her friends as they visit Mr Lion at the zoo! With tortoises to feed, creepy crawlies to spot and monkey''s to hang out with, this book is packed full of zoo adventures. With thirteen different scenes to bring to life, this book is perfect for keeping Peppa fans busy for hours.Want more Peppa? Also available:Peppa Pig: Peppa''s Zoo Adventure: A push-and-pull adventure Peppa Pig: Peppa Loves Animals Sticker Book Peppa Pig: Mermaids, Unicorns and Dragons Sticker Activity Book

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Book SynopsisDiscover the stunning new picture book by presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman and Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator Christian Robinson. You're told thatThis won't work,But how will you knowIf you never try?We can ALL make a difference. Join Amanda Gorman and Christian Robinson in this beautifully illustrated tale of change, perfect for fans of Little Leaders and Goodnight Stories For Rebel Girls. Empowering the next generation of writers, Something, Someday reveals how even the smallest gesture can have a lasting impact. An engaging offering whose hopeful message will resonate with readers of all ages. - Kirkus ReviewsIn a world where the problems around us can feel too big to fix or too painful to face, this book reminds us that small actions can create large impacts. - Common Sense Media

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Book SynopsisThis inspiring picture book tells the true story of world-famous deaf percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie.This is a story of music.Of obstacles.Of strength and hard work.Of all you can accomplish when you dream.As a child, Evelyn Glennie''s ears began to hurt. Voices became distant whispers. Ringing phones sounded like muffled crunches in her ears. But when she was told that she would need to wear hearing aids for the rest of her life, Evelyn was determined that this this would never stop her from playing music. Instead of giving up on her dreams, Evelyn found new ways to listen...With stunning illustrations from Devon Holzwarth, and a special note from Evelyn Glennie herself, this is the perfect book to inspire children to never give up on their dreams.

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Book SynopsisHelp Bluey find her missing typewriter!Bluey''s typewriter has gone missing, and she needs to finish her story. Bluey, Snickers and Winston set off to find Calypso for help - but can they evade the attacking Terriers?Join Bluey and friends on this exciting adventure!What other adventures will you go on with Bluey? Also available:Bluey: Swim SchoolBluey: My Mum is the BestBluey: The CreekBluey: Shadowlands

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Book SynopsisJoin in and help the busy police officer in this playful, interactive flap book!Can you help the busy police officer to find the robber? Join in and use the flaps to investigate the robbery, fly the police helicopter, and follow the trail with the help of Ted the dog. With interactive action-flaps, you can do it, too!Each clever flap provides an action or scene-change to encourage children to actively engage and explore. The playful flaps are perfect for little hands to develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.Original concept and illustration by Dan Green.The Busy Day series:Introduces the worldBoosts motor skillsRecommended for children aged 2+Also available in the Busy Day series:AstronautAthleteBuilderChefFarmerFirefighterFootballerMechanic Train DriverVet

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Book SynopsisFox friends Kip and Tip love playing in the wood. They try to see who can jump the highest or the furthest, but who is actually the bravest fox in the end?The Bravest Fox is from Early Reader Level 1. It is perfect for children aged 5+ who can use their existing phonics knowledge to practise reading simple words and short sentences with help. Each book uses a small number of frequently repeated words to steadily build reading confidence.Read It Yourself is a series of modern stories, traditional tales and first reference books written in a simple way for children who are learning to read in English.Beginner Reader Level 0 is a twelve-step programme to support children who are developing their phonics reading skills. It introduces new letters and sounds in a systematic order.Levels 1 to 4 are written for children who are moving beyond phonics and gaining reading confidence and fluency. Each book includes simple sentences and high-frequency words, as well as a limited number of new words for essential reading practice.Each book has been thoroughly checked by educational consultants and includes tips for helping children with their reading, as well as comprehension puzzles and book band information.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading, Read It Yourself helps every child on their journey to becoming a confident reader.

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Book SynopsisDr Dean Lomax is a palaeontologist, presenter, and author. He has loved dinosaurs since he was a child and is now a world expert on ichthyosaurs - having named five new species. He often appears as an expert on TV, and has also written My Book of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life for DK.

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Book SynopsisValle keeps her emotions in a little box. Sometimes she lets them out . . . When she's happy her feelings float like red balloons above her head. When she's sad her feelings gather like grey rainclouds. And when she's jealous or angry they blow up like a wild storm. Valle decides her emotions are out of control! So she buries them in the garden, and that's where they stay... until Nanny comes to visit. This heartfelt story from children's author and broadcaster Rochelle Humes is perfect for kickstarting conversations with little ones about naming, knowing and carrying emotions. Drawing on her own experiences as a mother and mental health advocate, Rochelle's story encourages children to talk about their feelings.

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Book SynopsisShortlisted for the Inclusive Books for Children Award 2024!Join young detective Lizzie and her adorable puppy Lucky on another mystery-solving adventure! With charming illustrations throughout, and fun activities to try.Lizzie and Lucky are visiting the Five Freedoms Sanctuary. It''s a lovely place for all sorts of rescued animals.When a local farmer announces some terrible plans for his land that could endanger the surrounding wildlife, our dynamic duo know they must investigate the case. Can they use their detective skills to stop him?While looking for clues, Lizzie spots some strange footprints and an unusual blue creature that stands out from the rest! But what is it, and where did it come from? Could it be the key to saving the day?Praise for the Lizzie & Lucky books:''The author''s experience of partial deafness shines through, with helpful but gentle hints about the importance of accessibility and

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Book SynopsisRebel Voices: Disruptive Stories from Trailblazing Women - a new Puffin Classics collection, celebrating International Women''s Day 2023''One of the literary greats of the 20th century'' - Margaret AtwoodEarthsea: The First Four Books is a collection of one of the most beloved and influential fantasy works of all time. The series follows two main characters: Ged, who grows from an arrogant boy to one of the most powerful mages Earthsea has ever known; and Tenar, who escapes her fate as a child-priestess, and must fight for a life of her own.Filled with soaring, dangerous and beautifully-spun magic; evocative, sweeping settings; and extraordinarily vivid, emotionally complex characters, once read, the Earthsea series will never be forgotten.Rebel Voices is a new six-part Puffin Classics collection of strikingly designed, highly collectible books, written by female authors, and celebrating courage, rebellion, strength and inspiration.Praise for The Tombs of Atuan (book two): ''A classic of stealth-missile literature, a fantasy adventure that''s actually a feminist horror thriller.'' Entertainment WeeklyTrade ReviewPraise for The Tombs of Atuan (book two) 'A fantasy adventure that's actually a feminist horror thriller.' * Entertainment Weekly *

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Book SynopsisSnuggle down to sleep with this cozy lift-the-flap adventure in the no.1 bestselling Ten Minutes to Bed series!Little Koala is missing... and it''s almost time for bed!Search the Land of Nod for the sleepiest koala around in this magical lift-the-flap adventure! Enjoy bumping into a few familiar faces along the way such as Twinkle the Unicorn, and even Poppy the Little Fairy!With high koala-ty flaps to peek underneath, and slowly setting skies, this novelty board book will wind your little ones down in no time at all!This no. 1 bestselling bedtime series has now sold one million copies worldwide! Have you collected all the books?Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn (also available as a board book)Ten Minutes to Bed: Little DinosaurTen Minutes to Bed: Little Mermaid (also available as a board book)Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Monster (also available as a board book)Ten Minutes to Bed: Little DragonTen Minutes to Bed: Little FairyTen Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn''s BirthdayTen Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn''s Christmas (also available as a board book)Ten Minutes to Bed: Baby UnicornTen Minutes to Bed: Where''s Little Unicorn?

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Book SynopsisExplore the wonderful world of plants and fungi, with everything from cacti and carnivorous plants to trees, flowers, and mushrooms.Why are flowers colourful and fruits sweet? How does a carnivorous plant kill its prey? Why do stinging nettles sting? How do trees turn light into food? This ultimate nature book for children will fascinate young readers with its microscopic detail and amazing facts on the plant world. Children aged 9+ will find themselves totally absorbed in the complexities nature, made clear through engaging explanations, intricate illustrations, vivid photographs, and striking 3D images. Knowledge Encyclopedia: Plants and Fungi! teaches kids all about plants and fungi by showing how they work with beautiful illustrations. Peer inside a leaf, watch a seed sprout, follow a root underground, and see how a flower becomes a fruit.This all-encompassing nature encyclopedia for kids offers:- A whole collection of facts,

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