Children & Teen Books

Book SynopsisA touching tale about a little mouse with a big heart, featuring festive silver foil on every page!Mouse is very excited for Christmas, but first she needs to find a home to spend it in! On her way through Treetop Forest, she meets Fox, Bunny and Bear, all in need of a little help - which she gladly offers - but as the sun sets, it looks like she won't have anywhere cosy to spend Christmas. Luckily, her new friends are about to reward her generosity with a very big surprise . . .The perfect picture book to share with children from 3+ at Christmas, from the creator of the bestselling Snow Bunny books!Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!

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Book SynopsisJamie has lots of friends – lots of friends with different kinds of families. Kate’s got two dads, Hannah has a foster mum. And Jade’s got her very own butler! This funny, heart-warming picture book celebrates different kinds of families and the special bonds between them. A gently funny picture book celebrating the diverse mix of families that can make up any child’s classroom: whether it’s Harry’s ‘total legend’ single mum, Kate’s two dads or the coolest adults Jamie knows – his granny and grandpops. My Friends and Me will pull on heart strings and funny bones as it explores the love that makes up every family. The colourful illustrations by the brilliant Katy Halford (Naughty Narwhal) are packed full of detail and humour to bring a smile to parents and children alike. Educational, fun and celebrates diversity! Stephanie Stansbie’s funny and engaging story, complete with cameos from various family pets, is brimming with positivity. It is a must for every child’s bookshelf, classroom and library. My Friends and Me celebrates the love in every family, in all their varied and beautiful forms.

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Book SynopsisA joyously fun story about tolerance, embracing difference and speaking out against injustices from the wonderfully talented team behind Unicorn Club. The crowd started clapping and then with an "OOH!" They peeked through the entrance to get the first view Of huge bouncy sofas and soft, mossy rugs In the brand new and fabulous HOTEL FOR BUGS! It's the grand opening of the Hotel for Bugs complete with a buffet, pool and spa – the ideal place for bugs to go on holiday. Then a SLUG turns up . . . He's much too squishy and slimy and is NOT welcome at the Hotel for Bugs. Until a small bug speaks up. A slug is no weirder than a dung beetle rolling poo or a butterfly tasting with its feet. Everybody should be welcome at the brand new and fabulous HOTEL FOR ALL! With detailed illustrations there is plenty for bug-finders big and small to spot in this beautiful, laugh-out-loud and inclusive book. Perfect for fans of Sam Lloyd's First Day at Bug School, Julia Donaldson and Yuval Zommer's The Woolly Bear Caterpillar and Helen Mortimer and Katie Cottle's Omar, The Bees and Me.

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Book SynopsisJourney through the seasons in this beautiful sticker activity book. With mazes, wordsearches, mosaics and much more, this is a gentle introduction to how nature changes throughout the year.

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Book SynopsisWhen you joined our family, I knew you were just who I'd waited and wished for. Full of heartwarming illustrations, this emotive picture book showcases the unconditional love between an adopted child and their adoptive parents. A gentle exploration of the adoption experience, from first meetings to creating new family traditions.Trade ReviewThe detailed and inclusive illustrations and soothing language assure readers that families come in many forms and are all equally full of love. It is refreshing to see so many different kinds of families represented and the book is full of little details that celebrate this inclusive approach. -- BookTrust

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Book SynopsisSay your name with pride!Trudie Hamburger is the only Jewish kid living in the small southern town of Colburn in 1962. Nobody else at her school has a father who speaks with a German accent or a last name that means chopped meat. Trudie doesn''t want to be the girl who cries when Daniel Reynolds teases her. Or the girl who hides in the library to avoid singing Christian songs in music class. She doesn''t want to be different. But over the course of a few pivotal months, as Trudie confronts her fears and embraces what she loves?including things that make her different from her classmates?she finally finds a way to say her name with pride.

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Book SynopsisA brand-new picture book based on the TV animation series.Jamila is making a bug hotel for her mini friends. Pip and Posy want to help too. But will they remember to be nice and quiet, so that they don't scare the garden visitors away?In this picture book, based on a popular TV episode, Pip and Posy's wonderful world of play is brought to life through this charming story all about friends . . . big and small.

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Book SynopsisWeird and creepy tales of Whitby. Jack is on holiday with his friend Violet and her annoying little brother Tom when they see a strange shadow of a dog playing on the 199 Steps. The dog's owner is a girl called Lucy who lives with her grandfather, who seems suspiciously like a vampire ...

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Book SynopsisGranny’s hunt for the perfect pet brings some unexpected results in this goofy adventure of family, mudlarking and mayhem. Granny’s hunt for the perfect pet brings some unexpected results in this goofy adventure of family, mudlarking and mayhem. Zac and Essie have been helping their Granny Mo in her search for the perfect pet. She’s tried everything from cats to axolotls and just can’t find the right one. But when the trio go mudlarking in the river bank they find a creature unlike anything else … Granny Mo might have set out looking for a pet but now she’s got a monster on her hands, and it’s about to get up to some mischief!Trade Review"Young readers will love this funny story. Adventures with Granny are often the very best kind" – Kate Heap, Scope for Imagination, blog "Not only is this read tremendous fun, but it is also a delightfully charming tale – one which portrays the close bond between three members of the same family, and which left me with a huge smile on my face and a warm glow when I finished it" – World's Smallest Library, blog "McCombie is on her best comedy form as she casts a magical spell of family fun, warmth and wit over this laughter-packed tale" – Lancashire Evening Post "There’s plenty of fun to be had as the third little monster runs riot in the flat and the children have the most exciting visit to Granny Mo’s that they have ever had … this story will delight younger readers" – The Letterpress Project

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Book SynopsisAlice Éclair, Spy Extraordinaire will whisk you away on a fabulous adventure, full of daring action and delicious cakes!Baker by day, spy by night - Alice Éclair leads an exciting double life!On a glamorous movie set at the Palace of Versailles, someone is leaking national secrets. Is it the American director with the shady past, or the flamboyant lead actress whose Renaissance wig is full of secrets? Or is it someone so devious, Alice hasn't even noticed them? Whoever it is, this person has a deadly plan...Armed with a light sponge mix and an airy disregard for danger, Alice Éclair is on the case! And she'll need to use every trick in her recipe book to survive this mission... A Sprinkling of Danger is Alice's third adventure and can be read as a stand-alone novel, or enjoyed as part of the Alice Éclair, Spy Extraordinaire series. Look out for Alice's other missions, A Recipe for Trouble and A Spoonful of Spying!Perfect for fans of Robin Stevens' Murder Most Unladylike series and M.G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman's Adventures on Trains series.

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Book SynopsisLearn how to read and write ancient Greek in this gripping puzzle mystery story about the ancient Olympics, written by Blue Peter Award-winning author Andy Seed!When ancient Greek friends Phoebe and Leon discover that a pentathlon athlete is cheating in the Olympic Games, they decide that they must stop him before it's too late.

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Book SynopsisAward-winning British illustrator Marion Deuchars has returned with a new addition to her popular Let's Make Some Great Art activity book series. Focusing on all things colourful, Let's Make Some Great Art: Colours includes all kinds of art activities to engage budding artists. Learn the basics about colours and put your new skills to test in all sorts of colourful activities, including fingerprint art, drawing, painting, collaging and, of course, colouring. ALSO AVAILABLE: Let's Make Some Great Art: Animals and Let's Make Some Great Art: Patterns

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Book SynopsisDeep inside everyone, a red beast lies sleeping. When it is asleep, the red beast is quite small, but when it wakes up, it begins to grow and grow. This is the story of a red beast that was awakened.Danni is in the school playground when his friend, Charlie, kicks a ball that hits him in the stomach, waking up the sleeping red beast: `I hate you - I'm gonna get you!'. The red beast doesn't hear the teacher asking if he's okay. It doesn't see that Charlie is sorry - how can Danni tame the red beast? The second edition of this vibrant fully illustrated children's storybook is written for children aged 4-9, and has been updated with inclusive up-to-date language and new illustrations to make sure every child's red beast can learn to be tamed! This is an accessible, fun way to talk about anger, with useful tips about how to 'tame the red beast' and guidance for parents on how anger affects children who struggle to regulate their emotions.You can now also buy the Red Beast Workbook, an accompanying interactive resource to help autistic children learn how to identify anger triggers and develop self-regulation.Trade ReviewA startling original book about anger management. -- Healthybooks.org.ukThe illustrations are bold, vibrant in colour and child-friendly because they look like a very artistic child has drawn and then coloured them. There are 11 great strategies suggested at the back of the book, which are easy to implement and these alone make this terrific book work buying. -- Early Years EducatorThe author offers strategies to tackle the uncontrollable outbursts of rage by children with special needs, which can be so difficult to contend with. "Inside every one of us lies a Red Beast sleeping. Asleep, the beast is small and harmless but when it wakes up, it grows into a destructive monster. This is a description that most parents of children with speical needs will recognise. -- BILDThis book has excellent tips for parents and teachers. This beautifully illustrated and child-friendly book, aimed at children aged 5-9,offers a host of strategies for anger management -- National Autism SocietyThis beautifully illustrated and child friendly book, aimed at children aged five to nine, offers a host of strategies for anger management. This book has excellent tips for parents and teachers. -- CommunicationI cannot recommend this wonderful book highly enough... The book helps children to understand what is happening to them when they get angry. The author cleverly describes anger as a red beast... The wonderful illustrations and simple story help children to talk about how their red beast makes them feel and how they can learn to tame it. The author also takes time to explain the strategies used to support children with ASD... I would definitely recommend this for any parent who is struggling with an angry child. -- Wellbeing Mentor blogThis new edition of The Red Beast gently promotes and supports children's perceptions of self-efficacy and being 'in control' of angry feelings by offering simple but effective coping strategies. It is a gem of a picture book and a valuable addition to the resources available for children on the autism spectrum. -- Deborah M. Plummer, Author of Using Imagination, Mindful Play and Creative Thinking to Support Wellbeing and Resilience in Children (2022) and the best selling Helping Children to Build Self-EsteemThis wonderful, updated resource adds to the author's repertoire of helpful books dedicated to supporting neurodivergent children. Al-Ghani uses a creative visualisation to help the child and young person by depersonalising the emotion and by teaching the reader strategies in order to take ownership of their anger. Using comic-style illustrations, this is a literary piece of work that empowers the young reader by also showing an inclusive classroom at it's best. The child is fully supported, nurtured and removed from the notion of blame. This is a must read for anyone working with children. -- Danielle Jata-Hall, public speaker, PDA advocate, and author of I'm Not Upside Down, I'm Downside Up!A characteristic of autism is to be a visual learner. The concept of an internal Red Beast provides an effective visualization to explain and manage anger. This book will tame the beast and everyone will feel safe and calm. -- Professor Tony Attwood

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Book SynopsisRoaring, grumping, knots in tummies...Making sense of big feelings can be tricky. Riley the Brave and his safe big critters are here to help! Enjoy 60+ fun activities and trauma-sensitive strategies to help children understand the brain science behind those big MAD, SAD, and SCARED emotions...and what to do about it!Bright illustrations and familiar characters encourage children as they dig into their prickly porcupine moments, timid turtle moments, and all the feelings in between. An introduction for grown-ups will help you make the most of this treasure trove of games, printable masks, colorful cards, word searches, action plans, and more! Work one-on-one or easily adapt these strength-based activities for group settings. Lesson plans and frequent "Try This!" sections make this the ultimate resource for parents, teachers, counselors, and anyone else supporting children with big feelings.Trade ReviewThis activity book has everything you are looking for! It provides a great introduction for professionals and is easy to navigate. It is versatile, so you can use it in a variety of ways with a variety of children. Most importantly, the activities will help to empower children by building their emotional and body awareness. -- Meg Garey, LPCMH, Executive Director, A Better Chance for Our ChildrenThis is a perfect addition to the Riley the Brave's Adventures series. The concepts are easy to understand, illustrated through words and pictures alongside the engaging activities. -- Kim S Golding, CBE, Clinical psychologist, DDP trainer and authorWhen it comes to understanding big feelings that come from trauma, Jessica Sinarski deserves your full attention! The Riley The Brave's Big Feelings Activity Workbook highlights this and then some. This is a valuable resource to help both caregivers and professionals gain transformational insight into trauma behaviors and successfully build connections with them that will last a lifetime. -- Mike Berry, author of Securely Attached: How Understanding Childhood Trauma Will Transform Your ParentingThis is the perfect resource for counselors, educators, and parents to support the social and emotional learning of all our students and children. The language and visuals are easy to understand which makes implementation quick and effective. -- Kim Gameroz, MA Ed, SEL and Educational Consultant SELebrate Good TimesWhat a positively epic companion primer to the Riley the Brave series! If you're looking for ready-to-use, trauma-aware tools for kids, this is the guide to grab. -- Kendra Morris-Jacobson, Director of Oregon Programs.This book is amazing! It's ideal for therapists and parents alike. The exercises are engaging, creative and fun. Best of all, children and their grownups will learn and grow together. -- Kristin Berry, The Honestly Adoption CompanyWhat an outstanding, comprehensive and thorough activity book! It's a go-to resource for parents and caregivers with accessible trauma-informed activities which engage and gently guide children toward a compassionate understanding of themselves and their big feelings. -- Gabi Garcia, author of Listening To My BodyIn this relevant and kid-friendly workbook featuring Riley the Brave, Jessica Sinarski skilfully provides important tools and encouragement to help children navigate their big feelings by using their "upstairs brain power" to stay calm and in control. -- Vanessa Green Allen, MEd., NBCT, author of Me and My Feelings: A Kids' Guide to Understanding and Expressing ThemselvesThis is the first activity book that is thorough AND attainable. Usually, I have to set activity books aside and supplement with other materials or the social work skills/tools I have. This activity book helps children understand the big feelings they have, the brain science behind those feelings, and provides activities to support those lessons. As a social worker and mother, I find this resource invaluable! -- Jaclyn Durant, MSW, LCSW

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Book SynopsisA naughty elephant tells all about his mother in this lovingly drawn story. Parents and children will both delight in and recognize this gorgeous mother-child relationship-if not for the same reasons. "My mama always wants to play when I do, she likes all my games, she teaches me to fly-but finds it hard to let me go-and she's almost never angry. I've known her for so long ... all my life!" A naughty elephant tells all about his mother in this lovingly drawn story. Parents and children will both delight in and recognize this gorgeous mother-child relationship-if not for the same reasons.Trade ReviewOnce in a while a picture story book comes along that touches my heart. My Mama is one such book. * Wondrous Words * an amusing tale... Written with half an eye as to what mothers endure when entertaining their children, the story conveys children's imaginations - and their certainty that they control the world most of the time. * CBCA: Reading Time * this story reflects a universal mother son relationship... Highly recommended * ReadPlus *

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Book SynopsisFun football story from the author of the best seller United Here I Come! Josh is football mad – and so is his granddad, who used to be a league player. Josh is disappointed when he doesn't do so well in matches at school, so his granddad comes up with some rather unorthodox training methods to help him. Will Josh make it all the way? Fun football story.

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Book SynopsisPebble the pony lives on a wild and lonely moor. He loves the holidaymakers who come up from the ton especially when they bring picnics and feed him their leftovers!One day, Pebble makes up his mind to see the town for himself, but when he gets there, he finds it's not such a wonderful place after all. He is rescued by an old lady, Miss Moss, who leads him safely back to the moor.Pebble often visits Miss Moss on her little farm and is a great help to her when she is unable to go shopping in the town. They soon become the best of friends.

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Book SynopsisHave interactive fun with baby and very young children introducing three popular Bible stories with its rustling and sounds to make. This simple and colourful tactile cloth book is perfect for sharing during storytime to encourage chatting about David and Goliath, Jonah and Daniel in the lion’s den. An exciting book for story time for little hands to spot things and explore. The Crinkles series of cloth books have an irresistible crinkling sound to stimulate active senses in the developmental steps from birth.

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Book SynopsisThis is an engaging collection of over 115 delightful stories illustrated throughout with colorful and lively drawings. The short stories are the perfect length for bedtime reading, with accessible language and pretty pictures that will keep small children entertained as you read together. It includes four chapters each featuring a different cast of cute animal characters: "Five Minute Teddy Bear Tales", "Five Minute Farmyard Tales", "Five Minute Kitten Tales" and "Five Minute Bedtime Tales".

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Book SynopsisAn illustrated adaptation of Shakespeare’s famous play – at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages! A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of the most popular comedies by Shakespeare. Just as confusing, and equally as entertaining, the play revolves around Hermia and her best friend, Helena. Hermia runs away into the woods with her lover, Lysander. Demetrius, the man of her father’s choice, then follows them. Helen, being in love with him, follows Demetrius. In the woods however, they come across Oberon and Titania, King and Queen of the Fairies, where much confusion is created when Puck, one of the fairies, causes havoc with a love potion. About Sweet Cherry Easy Classics: Sweet Cherry Easy Classics adapts classic literature into illustrated stories for children, introducing these timeless tales to a new generation. (All titles in the series are leveled for classroom use, including GRLs.)Trade Review“Fascinating, pleasantly illustrated, simple and easy-to-read, these Shakespeare stories for children will make your kids love the magical world of literature.” - simplymarinailieva

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Book Synopsis A powerful and poetic imaginative adventure from the creator of Alone, shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize! Who knows where we’ll go… Or what we might see… What on earth will we find? Oh, what might we be? Welcome to a world where tree trunks become giants’ legs, a playground swing becomes a space rocket, a grassy hill becomes a towering volcano… Even the most ordinary, everyday objects are gateways to wild and wonderful worlds in this joyful, rhyming adventure story – the perfect book to inspire imaginative play! From the creator Alone, shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2022! Trade Review“This is a beautiful picturebook adventure about family and the power of imagination … the perfect book to stimulate young minds.” The Sunday Times Ireland

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Book SynopsisHopeless Heroes is a fun-filled series about Greek mythology, adventure and what it means to be a hero.

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Book Synopsis*Over 140 million copies sold worldwide *Good for reluctant readers due to illustrative typeset *Educational edge as books contain facts about various places *Activity packs available to accompany certain titles*More fun and games online at www.geronimostilton.com/UKTrade Review"This is a fun-filled, early chapter book with cute new illustrations." - MD Walker, Netgalley

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Book SynopsisAdapted and illustrated to introduce children and students to the works of Shakespeare! The Winter’s Tale is one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies. The play was first published in 1623, and has since been performed worldwide with great success. It is set in Sicily, and revolves around the main character, King Leontes, who is consumed by doubts about his wife’s loyalty. Jealousy drives him to plot his best friend’s murder, imprison his wife and disown their unborn child. The play stretches over a period of sixteen long years during which Leontes realises his mistakes, and he is finally reunited with his estranged wife and daughter. Includes a QR code for the FREE audiobook! The easy-to-read narrative and comic-style illustrations are a great way to introduce children and students to the story before approaching the original texts.

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Book SynopsisDanny Dingle and Percy are ready for all sorts of FARTASTIC experiments. But science camp turns out not be to be very science-y AT ALL! Then after Danny ACCIDENTALLY burns down the campsite, they return home to find . . . no parents!

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Book SynopsisO my Luve's like a red, red rose,That's newly sprung in June;O my Luve's like the melodieThat's sweetly play'd in tune.In this beautifully illustrated picture-book version of Burns' classic poem, the lyrics have been re-imagined to explore the special love between parent and child. A mother and daughter feature in everyday scenes such as playing in a garden, splashing in the sea and going to nursery, each inspired by Burns' eloquent words. With delightful, heart-warming illustrations by Ruchi Mhasane, this expressive new picture book is the perfect way to share Burns' with very young children. It is also an ideal Mother's Day or Valentine's Day gift.Trade Review'The illustrator has brought a lot of energy and joy to the poem with the choice of soft colours and the slightly hazy effect you get from watercolours... a visual feast to match the melodic sense of the words. This is a perfect book for any adult to share with their own much loved little one.'-- Armadillo'This version of Robert Burns' famous poem has been given a new, and beautiful, twist as it depicts the special love between a parent and child... This book has given me a whole new perspective on a poem I have known my whole life, and that's the magic of this picture book. '-- BookBairn, book blogger

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Book SynopsisChildren's birthdays are a time of reflection to look back over the last year, and remember the day they arrived in the world. The Waldorf tradition is to tell the birthday story -- the tale of a little soul who crossed the rainbow bridge, came to earth, found a loving family and became the birthday boy or girl. The birthday story has been told for generations and holds a unique place in the hearts and memories of thousands of families. Through the Rainbow is a faithful and inspiring retelling of the most well-known version of the story by parenting coach and Waldorf parent Lou Harvey-Zahra, and is accompanied by soft, ethereal illustrations by Waldorf artist and teacher Sara Parrilli. This beautiful picture book can become part of a family's traditions, read every year to celebrate a child's special day. Through the Rainbow can be personalised, making it unique for each birthday child.

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Book SynopsisPeekaboo! Who's hiding in the snow? Lift the flap to find out! Perfect for guessing, prediction and memory skills - and simply joining in!

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Book SynopsisIt's the first snow of winter and the forest gnomes set off to visit their mountain cousins to celebrate the coming of the Winter Queen. On their cold journey the gnomes get help from dancing snow fairies, and a sledge pulled by friendly squirrels. When the forest gnomes finally arrive at their cousins' icy home there's much fun to be had --snowball fights, tobogganing and a delicious feast with the elegant Winter Queen.This is a gorgeous new edition of the classic and enchanting winter story first published in 1924. Swiss artist Ernst Kreidolf's delightful illustrations of magical little folk are reminiscent of Elsa Beskow and Sibylle von Olfers.Trade Review'A perfect story to be shared in the winter season.'-- Youth Services Book Review'In many ways this book is extraordinary; the writing quality is simply amazing, the pictures are delightfully descriptive and charming, and it is certainly a must have in your collection.'-- Kids' Book BuzzPraise for a previous edition:'An engaging story.'-- Midwest Book Review'Full of fun and mischief... The gentle text and enchanting illustrations combine to make this both a perfect book to share and an ideal read for the child who wants to settle in a corner with a captivating story.'-- Carousel'A fantastic snowy tale.'-- Juno'A beautiful winter treat, The Gnomes' Winter Journey is a traditional tale that feels a little bit like it might be something straight out of Narnia... The illustrations are deft and magical, and the story feels like a timeless classic that parents will enjoy reading too.'-- School Library Association'The illustrations in wintry muted hues complement the story and add to the fun... This would be a good choice for a winter story time.'-- Youth Services Book Review'An unusual and delightful adventure… You will immediately be enchanted by the three endearing little bearded fellows with cone-shaped hats… You will surely admire each drawing by the renowned Swiss painter, author, and illustrator, Ernst Kreidolf.'-- Vermont Country Sampler

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Book Synopsis'Its saucy vibe and Pluto's boundless curiosity, optimism, and extraterrestrial wizardry will easily melt even the most streetwise bird's heart' Publishers Weekly 'Humour and dynamic characters create a tale of cooperation, sharing, and friendship' Kirkus ReviewsLooking for the answers to absolutely everything - with added hat advice? You're in luck! And so is Pluto Rocket, when she lands from outer space and meets Joe Pidge, pigeon-shaped king of the neighbourhood and all-knowing master of style. From tacos to top disguises, Joe Pidge leads Pluto rocket through all the wonders of the town - but sometimes the greatest discovery of all is the friend you make along the way.

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Book SynopsisEoin has just started a new school and a new sport. Everyone at school is mad about rugby, but Eoin hasn't even held a rugby ball before! And why does everybody seem to know more about his own grandad than he does?

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Book SynopsisThis silly but stylish slider book is sure to give little ones a giggle. They'll love joining in with a game of hide-and-seek as they move the sliders to reveal the elephant hiding in every scene. Is it behind the tree? Or on the slide? Just push the slider to find out!With beautiful artwork from google doodler Lydia Nichols, all the family will enjoy reading and playing with this fresh new novelty series.

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Book SynopsisThere's a smell I can't ignore.It's wafting through the kitchen door.It's time for me to find out more.I think it might be cake.How do you resist the most amazing cake ever? Especially when your mum has left a note saying that you MUST NOT eat the cake? This wonderful rhyming text from Simon Philip, author of You Must Bring a Hat, is illustrated with huge energy and humour by Lucia Gaggiotti.Trade ReviewI Really Want The Cake written by Simon Phillip is a giggly, scrumptious read that is filled with sketchy, fun, appealing illustrations by Lucia Gaggiotti.This fantastic read was first published in the summer of 2017 and has recently been shortlisted for Waterstone's Children's Book Prize 2018.I quite enjoy a slice of chocolate cake. Team it up with a steaming hot cup of tea and I'm one happy lady, but the little girl in this story seems to have a larger appetite then me and the smell in her home is alerting all her senses.There are no introductions to the name of the girl in this story, she begins a conversation with you instantly and she talks through her thoughts with fellow readers. Her senses have been tickled by a smell, hers and her pet dog, and she must investigate!The familiar setting, a home, and the cool palette makes this such an inviting start to the book. The girls stunned facial expression and the floating stars representing the smell in question just urge you to turn the page and read on.Much to her delight the smell is indeed that of a deliciously looking multi layered chocolate delight, but as much as she wants to enjoy this cake it's not for her, in fact a note has been left that clearly states for it not to be touched.Can she resist the temptation?Well the short and sweet answer is, No! She attempts to distract herself but all fails and before you know it a lick of the cake has tuned into her demolishing the whole cake!A young girl who has allowed young readers to listen to her thoughts has done wrong. She's broken the rules and has all young readers guessing "What next?"The girl knows she's done wrong and she isn't about to lie about what she's done, nor is she going to try and conceal the evidence, she's going to quite simply bake another cake because it's not that tricky, is it?Well, I admire the girl in realising that she had done wrong and her attempt in making things better by doing a spot of baking, or in this case baking and making a big mess. She was true to her word and did indeed make a cake, much to Little One's (my 3 year old) amusement, a cake that was sitting on a frying pan.Simon Phillip and Lucia Gaggiotti have done an amazing job, truly. My 1 year old is completely immersed in this story each time we read it. My 3 year old too, obviously more mature, finds the girls breaking of the rules gasp worthy but she is soon giggling again when she spots each time an aubergine on the cake preparation table.Filled with short, punchy rhyming text and playful pages experimenting with font size, this is a brilliant, giddy read aloud. The illustrations are comical and those facial expressions depict the girls feelings and thoughts so well. You'll also be pleased to know that if you found the cake featured in the book drool worthy, there is a recipe at the end of the book. Perfect!We loved this book and couldn't refrain from joining in celebrating the books recent nomination for Waterstone's Children's Book Prize 2018. #Ireallywantthecakeoff. Here is our bake with no aubergine in sight. * Mama Filza *I Really Want the Cake by Simon Philip and Lucia Gaggiotti, published by Templar Books is a delicious picture book all about the love of cake which has been nominated for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2018.Some of us are fine tuned to sniff out that homely smell of a cake baking and the little girl in this story is no exception. As soon as the unmistakable scent starts drifting through the house her nose starts twitching, and one peek into the kitchen confirms her suspicions. There on the table is a huge, gooey, chocolate cake.However, just as she brandishes her spoon for a bite of that sweet treat she notices it comes with an unwanted side dish in the shape of a note from her mum telling her: "YOU MUST NOT EAT THE CAKE". This. Is. Torture. She tries everything in her power to forget about the cake but the craving is just too strong...One nibble, turns to a bite and before you know it, the cake is gone. Instantly feeling guilty and with the help of her little dog she sets about making a very messy amends.Wild and vibrant illustrations match the little girls impulsive character perfectly and we love the wide range of expressive emotions she goes through. A fast-paced and funny read that is sure to delight young readers who will no doubt sympathise with her predicament. * Acorn Books *I Really Want the Cake is a delight - pure joy from start to finish. The rhyming verse with its cake refrain is great fun to read aloud and I can vouch that it stands up to repeated readings (my son always asks to hear the book at least twice on the bounce).The story is one of temptation. Mom has made a magnificent chocolate cake and then gone out, leaving her daughter strict instructions: she must not eat the cake. This is too much for the little girl and her pet dog to bear. They try hard to resist. They leave the kitchen and employ all sorts of distraction techniques but the lure of the chocolate cake is too strong.I absolutely love Lucia Gaggiotti's illustrations; they are so full of energy and humour and really bring the story alive. She has given us a wonderfully expressive main character with many different guises. One minute she's dancing as she smells chocolate cake wafting from the kitchen, the next she's a gun-slinging Wild West hero (the gun in her holster replaced with a fork and spoon). She is also a Chinese warrior, explorer and superhero.This is a funny, highly entertaining picture book. Grab yourself a copy - you're in for a treat. * Get Kids Into Books *

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Book Synopsis'Fair fa yer honest sonsie faceGreat chieftain o the pudding race'Marking the 20th anniversary of Itchy Coo, this beautifully illustrated collection of Scotland's best loved poetry is back in the form of the extremely popular lift-the-flap book, to inspire even the youngest budding poet in a simple, entertaining and colourful way. Kids will delight in the hidden surprises within the pages, lifting the flaps to reveal where the moose is hiding and what the haggis has on its head, while singing along with parents and teachers to favourite Scottish tunes such as 'Red Red Rose' with Rabbie travelling alongside them through the story, ending up in a marvellous Burns Supper rendition of 'Auld Lang Syne'.

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Book Synopsis Bring the British Museum to life with spectacular civilisation scenes and amazing objects from the collection to colour! There's a whole world to explore inside the British Museum, and with this beautiful colouring book, readers can take a tour around each civilisation and get creative at the same time! Aspiring artists can pick up their colouring pencils and bring the scenes and objects to life, whilst learning about life in different cultures. Each brilliantly busy black and white scene includes introductory information about each culture and fascinating facts about amazing objects from the Museum's collection. From a bustling ancient Greek marketplace to a traditional dragon parade around China's Forbidden City, and many more spectacular scenes in between, this book is a fantastically fun way to explore different cultures. And with four pages of colour photographic stickers to have fun with too, this is the ideal book to get young readers excited about the British Museum - and indeed the world!

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Book SynopsisI am how I've always been.My name is Auden Dare.I am eleven years old. Auden Dare has an unusual perspective on life: he cannot see in colour. He's always had this rare condition - and life is beginning to get harder for Auden. The war for water that is raging across the world is getting a little closer all the time. It hardly rains any more, anywhere. Everyone is thirsty all the time, and grubby, and exhausted. Auden has to learn to live without his father, who is away fighting, and has had to move to a new town with his mother, and start a new school, where everyone thinks he's a weirdo. But when he meets Vivi Rookmini, a smiling girl bright with cleverness, his hopes begin to lift. It soon becomes clear to Auden, though, that there are some strange things afoot in his new hometown. He and his mother have moved into the old cottage of his recently-dead uncle Jonah Bloom - a scientist and professor at the university. The place is in disarray - and although Auden's mother tells him it's because Jonah was a messy old thing, Auden knows differently. Someone else did this - someone who was looking for something of Jonah's. Auden had heard too that Jonah was working on something that could cure Auden's condition - could this be it? Then Auden and Vivi make an extraordinary discovery. Hidden away under the shed at the bottom of Jonah's garden is an engimatic and ingenious robot, who calls himself Paragon. A talking, walking, human-like robot. Apparently built by Jonah - but why? The answer to this will take Auden and Vivi on a thrilling journey of discovery as they seek to find out just what exactly Paragon is - and what link he has to Auden - and find that the truth is bigger and more wonderful than either of them could have imagined.Trade ReviewFresh, original, funny and moving * The Bookbag *Zillah Bethell's writing is terrifically engaging, confident and highly entertaining. I found it nigh-on impossible to guess the ending which was met with tears of joy. A thoroughly enjoyable read, I was totally involved throughout - in turn laughing out loud, and biting my nails; wincing with every threat and grinning inside with every glimmer of hope * Family Bookworms *A captivating, futuristic adventure about friendship, family and hope. A wonderful gift and perfect for book club discussion * South Wales Evening Post *A war story like no other. A mystery story that keeps you guessing on every page. A sci-fi story of friendship, family and unity. This book has it all! While aimed at 8-12 year olds in my opinion, I would recommend this book to anyone as a fantastic read, however, I think it would also make an excellent class read aloud and would prompt many topical discussions. This book genuinely exceeded all of my expectations * Reading Zone *a thought provoking novel and a definite must for those that like mystery, intrigue and science elements. * Munchkin Megan *I loved this book. It is extremely funny, but also very moving. It made me think about our own society, and the value of friendship. * Scoop Magazine *

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Book SynopsisKit, Josh and Alita are heading back to school - and they're excited to discover that they're getting a brand new library, which also means getting their own wizard librarian... and a dragon! But when something VERY BAD happens at the new library, it's up to Kit and her friends to save the world one more time.The third instalment in the funny, exciting, magical, and action-packed Dragon in the Library series, brilliantly illustrated throughout by Davide Ortu.Have you read the other books in the series? Look out for:The Dragon in the LibraryThe Monster in the Lake

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Book SynopsisA heart-melting animal story from Emma Dodd.Little owl loves playing games, trying new things and singing, but what makes little owl happiest of all? Why, when he cuddles close with his mummy and whispers, "I love you".Featuring a tenderly-told rhyming text and heartwarming illustrations. Exploring the loving relationship between animal parents and their babies, this beautifully-designed board book makes the perfect gift and will soon become a bedtime favourite.

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Book SynopsisStressed out by exams? Then the exam stress gremlin is in town! Exam fears and worries are his favourite foods, and the more of these you feed him, the bigger he gets and the more stressed you become. But he can be stopped! Starve him of stress-related thoughts, feelings and behaviours and feel him and your stress fade away!Part of the award-winning Starve the Gremlin series and full of engaging activities, this self-help workbook explains what exam stress is, how it develops and the impact it can have - providing the reader with an understanding of their own exam stress. Rooted in cognitive behavioural therapy, it is also bursting with strategies to help the reader manage their exam stress by changing how they think and act.Starving the Exam Stress Gremlin can be completed independently by young people aged 10+ or with supervision, and with exam stress on the rise among our young people, this invaluable resource will also be of interest to school counsellors, teaching staff, youth workers and social workers and parents.Trade ReviewWhile there is plenty of advice out there about revision techniques, there is nothing so accessible, clear and well-researched about exam stress, its causes and the ways to tackle it as this innovative workbook. -- Claire Tasker, Headteacher, High Storrs School, SheffieldAnother fantastic addition to the 'Starving the Gremlin' series, which has been truly transformational - both for our young people and the adults who work with them. This latest workbook will be an invaluable resource for young people facing exams and for the adults helping them to prepare. -- Rob Barraclough, Headteacher, St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, DewsburyTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. About the Author. 1. Why Read This Book? 2. What is Exam Stress and Who is the Exam Stress Gremlin? 3. Our Stressed Minds: Why Some People Experience Exam Stress and Others Don't! 4. Our Stressed Bodies, Emotions and Behaviours: What Keeps Exam Stress Going! 5. Impacts of Exam Stress. 6. You're Not on Your Own in Experiencing Exam Stress. 7. Starving the Exam Stress Gremlin: Thinking Differently! 8. Starving the Exam Stress Gremlin: Acting Differently! 9. Summing Up! Information for Parents & Professionals. References.

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