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Book SynopsisLittle cub wants to be big and strong like all the other bears, because there's nothing bigger or stronger than a bear. or is there? Join this curious cub as it learns from its mother how to hunt, fish, scratch and be patient in this beautiful debut pic-ture book from Sarah Noble. Touching on themes of nature, nurture, and the importance of family, this is the perfect story for any curious young reader starting to question the world around them.Trade ReviewThis is a gorgeous book, narrated by a baby bear as he learns about life. He's keen to not be big, but Mama bear is wise and says not to hurry. They explore the concepts of big, strength and patience. This is a beautiful, reflective book. * Juno Magazine *Touching on themes of nature, nurture, and the importance of family, this is the perfect story for any curious young reader starting to question the world around them. This would also make a lovely Mother's Day gift. -- @mrs_w_loves_reading on Instagrama lovely, comforting story combining family love and relationships with an introduction to the wonder of nature. * A Library Lady *

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Book SynopsisA sweet and touching story about finding your place in the world, whatever that may be. When tiny Fern hatches from a lone egg deep within an ancient forest, she sets out to discover her destiny. Surely among all these dinosaurs, some small and quick, some big and tall, there must be an answer to her question. Will Fern ever find out who she is and where she came from?Trade ReviewA sweet, warm story of finding a place in the world and being content in the here and now, prehistoric style. -- Jill Bennett * Red Reading Hub *The beauty of what she has grown into is someone unique to those around her, which is just as it should be. -- Samantha Thomas * BookBound *The artwork is absolutely stunning! I love watercolour and the palette in soft shades of pastel tones makes the story even sweeter if that's possible. * Thekidsbookstagram on Instagram *

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Book SynopsisIn this heart-warming, poetic story, a father and child share the last few moments of quiet before the school year begins. They take the time to notice each detail as they spend their special day together - from making a special pancake breakfast to noticing each spider's web and falling feather. A moving story for parents to share with their little ones as they take their first steps into school or nursery.Trade ReviewA stunning book that reminds us to slow down and appreciate the precious time we have together. One to read over and over again. -- Hellen Kellock, author of Out to SeaPoignant story about the wonder of small things and the emotions of sending a child to school. -- The BooksellerIdeal for a child about to start school (or indeed an emotional parent experiencing the same), the poetic prose and illustrations reflect a true love story of parent and child. It's refreshing to see a father depicted as primary carer in this book. -- Children's Books Ireland

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Book SynopsisSad reassures children and encourages them to speak to their loved ones for support.

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Book SynopsisAdoette lived to be 100 years old. Just imagine all the things she saw! She lived on the same street all her life, but one day, people decided it would be best if she would go... Award-winning and best-selling author-illustrator Lydia Monks, illustrator of franchise What the Ladybird Heard, beautifully tells the tale of the life of one tree, from a young sapling to a mighty oak, becoming the beating heart of the community she lived in, right up until the day they cut her down. But there's hope, when one little girl takes one of her acorns to plant in the community garden.Trade Review"Lydia Monks’s beautiful illustrations celebrate the importance of caring for nature and for each other by making time to look out for one another. A powerful message inspired by Lydia Monks own experience" -- Julia Eccleshare * LoveReading4Kids *

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Book SynopsisIntroducing an entertaining and educational new series, which helps children to understand and enjoy homonyms, compound words, idioms and action words. The Wordwise series covers words and idioms in a playful way and features fanuous pictures by popular, celebrated Milet artists. The Wordwise books are designed like picture books, with bold illustrations and simple, witty text showing examples of the words and idioms.

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Book Synopsis The brilliant second book from a rising star of the picture book world, tipped as 'one to watch' by The Bookseller magazine. There’s a team of dognappers on the loose. This time they’re up against a very clever dog. That dog is a very smart woofer. Will he avoid getting caught himself and rescue his fellow creatures? The brilliant second book from a rising star of the picture book world, tipped as 'one to watch' by The Bookseller magazine. There’s a team of dognappers on the loose. They’ve stolen lots of pooches, but this time they’re up against a very clever dog. The cunning Penelope Dognapper is keen to get her hands on the latest rare breed, the lesser spotted woofer. Her big mistake is sending Patrick, her accomplice, to do the job. He has great difficulty identifying the right dog – that dog! – and in a house that also contains a snake, rabbit and characterful cat, you can imagine the chaos that ensues as he tries to steal the dog. That dog is a very smart one. He’s quick, clever and a bit of a detective in his spare time and he might just have worked out who's behind the dastardly crimes. Will he avoid getting caught himself and rescue his fellow creatures?Trade Review'This fun and vibrantly illustrated book about right and wrong is packed with humour ... destined to become a firm favourite!' * Creative Steps *'Dazzling ... With her sharp eye for wry humour, an addictive sense of mischief, and a sparkling gallery of bold and vibrant illustrations, Lazell fills her brilliantly entertaining story with rich comic detail and a quirky cast of characters – both human and animal!' * Lancashire Evening Post *'A delightfully dotty and diverting tale' * Red Reading Hub *'Full of humor and wit with hilarious background details in the illustrations, young readers will giggle with delight each time the dognapper nabs the wrong pet, while missing That Dog who’s right in front of him. For dog lovers (And detective lovers) looking for a laugh-out-loud read~ That Dog is just the one for you!' * My Storybook Library *'Emma Lazell’s energetic and vivid illustrations inject this simple story with great energy.' * Lovereading.co.uk *'I enjoyed reading this to my daughters, its colourful, funny and has a nice amount of repetition for little ones to join in. It looks like another hit for Emma Lazell!' * The Bookworm Baby *'Highly enjoyable, this is one to read again and again with guaranteed laughs to be had.' * The Book Activist *'An involving read that adults and children will enjoy sharing ... showcases [Emma's] talent for characterisation ... The story is one that can be re-read with enjoyment as there is plenty to spot in the illustrations each time the story is revisited.' * Just Imagine *'Emma’s vibrant and fun illustrations really bring the story to life ... [a] is mischievous and humorous read accompanied by exquisite illustrations.' * Space on the Bookshelf *'Hilarious ... makes you laugh harder and harder as the story builds ... This will definitely be a popular title in classroom reading corners as well as in primary school libraries.' * Book Bound *'A hilarious and riotous read… A detective story with chaotic goings-on, supported by lively illustrations, this will appeal to all ages!' * Picture Books Blogger *'Just as with her first book, Emma Lazell has included lots of tiny details throughout... A must-have for all dog lovers, and for those who like seeing justice served! … chucklesome.' * Little Literary Society *'Emma’s vibrant and fun illustrations really bring the story to life ... [a] mischievous and humorous read accompanied by exquisite illustrations.' * Space on the Bookshelf blog *

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Book SynopsisWhen Max the dog steals an egg from his best friend Beryl, it leads to a midnight visit from the mysterious Doglins. Only when Max stands up to their bullying does he come to realise what he has to do to put things right.Trade ReviewSummary: One morning, while out in the barnyard, Max (a dog) heard Beryl (a hen) making lots of noise. When she left the hen house, he ran up to see what was going on. Beryl had laid an egg. Try as he might, he couldn’t keep away, and gulp! he ate the egg. This went on for days. Then one night, the doglins arrived to take over. Not only were the going to take Max’s things, they were going to start stealing Beryl’s eggs. With that, Max realized his mistake and decided to do something about it. He ousted the doglins and asked Beryl for forgiveness. This is a picture book about recognizing right from wrong, accepting the consequences, and doing the right thing. Little Kid Reaction: Our daughter loved this story. We had to read it two times “right away” the first night, and it’s been two readings per night for several days now. With the first reading she was quick to point out the “bullies,” but did not quite understand how the doglins were Max’s conscience. Big Kid Reaction: This is a well-crafted story. The story’s lesson is an important one, and the way the author brought Max’s thinking back around is very clever. It isn’t until he decides to protect Beryl that he sees just how wrong he was. The illustrations are wonderful, and Max’s face is very expressive. Pros: Kids of all ages will enjoy this story about making good decisions. Kids will be sad for Beryl, and chastise then cheer for Max. Cons: None, really. When Max seeks forgiveness, you don’t hear his apology or his motivation, only Beryl accepting the apology. The author wrote this very effectively without bogging down the story, but it would be nice to know what prompted Max to keep stealing eggs. Educational Themes: Max and the Doglins offers a wonderful life lesson about temptation, choices, consequences, and forgiveness. The author has visually demonstrated how poor choices can haunt you, and this may be a topic to explore. Because the author is not specific about why Max took the eggs day after day, you might ask your kids what they think the motivation was. Would they have forgiven Max as quickly?

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Book SynopsisA talkative tortoise lets his vanity win out over common sense in this tale of why the tortoise has a cracked shell. This traditional Himalayan 'Tale with a Twist' is retold by poet, author and storyteller, Andrew Fusek Peters. Tales from around the world provide an insight into cultures other than our own.

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Book SynopsisHilarious story told without words, only assorted grunts and noises. How a competitive relationship between a crocodile and a monkey turns into a supportive one.

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Book SynopsisNobody has ever been able to catch The Great Googly Moogly – a giant and terrifying fish of legend. But Stella aims to do just that. Armed with fishing gear and differing baits, she sets out every day to realise her dream, whatever the weather. But what will she do if she succeeds? Courtney Dicmas’s latest book features a strong and spirited character determined to achieve her goal, but it also reflects our responsibilities to other creatures, and our place in the natural world.

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Book SynopsisToday we’re baking with Dad! We have everything we need, including the most important ingredient – Dad himself! But who are we baking for? And who’s going to do the clearing up?

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Book SynopsisOver rivers and along the bay,the little lambs are on their wayto find the owners of the giftsthat fell from Santa''s sleigh.Five little lambs are on a rescue mission. They need to deliver missing Christmas gifts to their friends Albatross, Turtle, Dolphin and Crayfish before they can share their delicious Christmas feast.

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Book SynopsisLife in the forest canopy changes drastically for Orangutan and her family when the tree-cutters move in and their home is destroyed. Where can they live? But for this little family – and hopefully, others – on the tropical island of Sumatra, there are human friends working for their survival and safety. Trade Review"The Emerald Forest is a beautiful picture book which can be enjoyed on many levels... The jewel-like illustrations are gorgeous and help the reader immerse themselves in the glory of the emerald jungle. One for any classroom bookshelf, school library or a wonderful birthday gift for any environmentally-aware child." * ReadingZone *"This powerful and moving picture book is set in tropical Sumatra, an island that has lost almost half its rainforest cover in recent years. The story graphically describes the reactions of an orangutan family to the destruction of their age-old home, but also shows how wildlife campaigners are bringing hope for the future." * Picture Book Den *"A beautifully illustrated and well written story... The illustrations compliment the writing and bring the story to life....a perfect book for KS1 and 2 and would be great to share as part of a rainforest topic! It could be used as a stimulus for creative writing too." * Toppsta *"A beautiful, lyrical and moving story of Orangutan, her growing family and the vivid forest in which they live... The tropical rainforest setting is vividly brought to life with Catherine’s carefully chosen words, which sweep us through the story with sensitivity and deft emotion. Karin’s watercolours are vibrant and full of movement, but also fragile just like the Sumatran forest they depict." * Books That Help *"This beautifully told and illustrated story works on many levels. It is an excellent introduction to current issues such as deforestation, wildlife extinction, climate change and conservation. The story also draws on matters that children will identify with, such as the fear of change and compassion to help those who are more vulnerable." * Bookwagon *"The story is simply told and the use of language is engaging and emotive... Littlewood’s watercolour illustrations put Orangutan and her family at the centre of the story and the use of colour perfectly depicts the emotions that the family go through when the machine arrives... Hopeful in tone, this is much recommended for nature lovers and future conservationists in KS1." * Just Imagine *"This beautiful and moving picture book uses powerful and thought-provoking images to explore themes of environmental protection, habitat destruction and species extinction. A spectacular and memorable work of art, The Emerald Forest is highly recommended for school libraries." * School Reading List - Picture Book of the Month *"This is a powerful and wonderfully emotive picture book (the expressions on the faces of the young orangutans are particularly affecting). Nearly half the rainforest has been lost to development in recent years. The story graphically describes the reactions of an orangutan family to the destruction of their age-old home, but also shows how wildlife campaigners are bringing hope for the future." * Achuka (Book of the Day) *"Gorgeously illustrated with the jewel-bright colours of the Sumatran rain forest, this picture book carries a powerful message about the plight of the orangutans that live there...The story is simple, and more effective for that, allowing the images to convey the extraordinary beauty of the orangutan’s habitat, the quiet joy of their lifestyle, and the terrifying destruction wrought by mankind." * Books for Keeps *"Author Catherine Ward’s passion for wildlife conservation is apparent in her compelling prose and Karin Littlewood’s pictures have a power and poignancy of their own that makes the book even more impactful." * Red Reading Hub *"The Emerald Forest is a gorgeous and moving picture book bringing to life the plight of orangutans on the island of Sumatra in Indonesia. The story, written by Catherine Ward, is written in prose but its language is poetic and has a lovely rhythm to it, making it perfect for reading aloud. Karin Littlewood’s illustrations are stunning, and the size of the pages and the scope of the pictures, bursting with the greenery and light of the Indonesian forest, create an immersive experience... This stunning Picture Book would be invaluable for use in a class topic on the use of palm oil, or more generally in talking about the impact of human activity – for better and for worse – on the environment." * Books for Topics *"Karin Littlewood’s atmospheric illustrations help readers to explore with almost tactile detail the beauty of the orangutans and their habitats. Both author and illustrator help us to understand the realities of the environmental crisis affecting some of the world’s most endangered species. They help us to learn more about these species in an evocative picture-book story and they leave us full of hope for the future." * Armadillo Magazine *"Beautifully illustrated... This is a powerful and moving picture book that shows how conservation is important to save orangutans and the environment they live in. This story book is also an excellent introduction to current issues regarding deforestation and wildlife extinction. Children can identify with other issues such as compassion and a fear of change." * The English Association *

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