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Book SynopsisA stunning book about wonder, bravery, and the freedom to pursue your curiosity from Chloe Savage, winner of the Waterstones Children''s Book Prize for Illustration for The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish.Ever since Dr Rose was a little girl paddling in rock pools, she has always loved the sea and exploring the weird and wonderful creatures living there. Now, as a marine biologist, Dr Rose is in search of a sea creature rumoured to reside within its hidden depths; one that many speak of, but no one has ever seen Carmella. With her team of scientists and explorers, she will descend to the unfathomable dark of the deep ocean in a slick submersible, to discover the incredible, and almost unbelievable, creatures that inhabit a nearly pitch-black world.

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Book SynopsisA beautiful, lyrical story of a little boy and his two best friends, told in enchanting verse by renowned poet Owen Sheers and magnificently illustrated by award-winning artist Helen Stephens.Poet Owen Sheers and award-winning illustrator Helen Stephens have beautifully imagined the story of a little boy named Drew who sets off on an adventure with his best friends, Bunny and Moo. As the three fly around the world on a magic rug, powered by the friendship they share, they run into pirates and trouble on the dark sea. Can the three best friends find what they need to return home?

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Book SynopsisA classic and beautifully illustrated story about friendship by best-loved authorillustrator, Shirley Hughes.Set in Italy in the 1920s, Enchantment in the Garden is the story of a lonely young girl called Valerie, who discovers a beautiful marble statue of a boy riding a dolphin. One magical day, the boy comes to life and the eternal friendship between Valerie and Cherubino, the son of a sea-god, begins. Originally published in 1996, this is a timeless tale of friendship set against a backdrop of summer sunsets, renaissance gardens and dramatic seascapes. It has a strong environmental message and a richness of quality that could only come from the hands of world class authorillustrator Shirley Hughes.

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Book SynopsisThe hugely successful spotlight search book is back! Use the paper spotlight-searcher as a magic torch to illuminate six magnificent movie scenes. With bonus games on every page!Join Wally and his friends as they wander through movie studio sets and out on location in this sensational search-and-find adventure. Use your spotlight-searcher to pan the scenes from scary science fiction to monster fantasy, from cosy costume drama to historical epic, and from sporting glory to a glittering awards night. With extra movie games, mazes and searches, you''ll be gripped by the feel-good fun on every page!All light-up magic is designed from paper and no batteries are necessary. Extra spotlight-searcher wands are available to print online.

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Book SynopsisAn in-depth yet easy-to-read guide to the physics of the universe for older children, with stunning illustrations throughout. The perfect gift for a child interested in science, physics, astronomy and space.Divided into four sections In the Beginning, Starlife, The Solar System and The Big Universe Dr Ben Still guides us from the very tiniest particles right up to the largest things in our universe, from quarks to quasars. Illustrated by Thomas Pullin, the artwork throughout is a stunning mixture of technical, information-led drawings and beautiful impressions of galaxies and the wider universe.

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Book SynopsisAn inventive and suspenseful fantasy by superstar author Angie Thomas, and the highly anticipated sequel to the instant #1 New York Times bestseller.All of Nic's dreams have come true at last. After years of living in hiding as a Remarkable in an Unremarkable world, she has a big family, a forever home, and a chance to learn the Gift at Manifestor school. But then she's given a deadly ultimatum: find the Book of Anansi or put her family's life in peril. Not only does no one know where the book is they don't even believe it exists.Nic must team up again with her twin brother, Alex, and her best friend J.P. to complete this impossible mission or risk losing it all.

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Book Synopsis"These wittily illustrated stories of mishaps, hurt feelings, fondness and friendship have a transporting quality, ideal for 5+." GuardianBear and Bird are best friends! And while they don't always understand each other, they both agree: all they want is to make the other happy. So, when Bear and Bird find they both want to collect the same stick, they are absolutely determined not to let it get in the way of their friendship. And when Bird accidentally swaps Bear's bouncy ball on Swapsy Day, she will give anything to get it back even her own lucky hat. Full of comic mix-ups and misunderstandings, as well as genuine warmth and affection, these four stories make up the fourth instalment in this irresistibly charming chapter book series from award-winning creator Jarvis. Bear and Bird are fast becoming a firm favourite and their adventures are perfect to read aloud, or for children who are ready to start reading by themselves. Bear and Bird has all the charm and wisdom of Julian Gough and Jim Field's Rabbit and Bear series The illustrations are glorious. Irish Independent on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories "Jarvis's digital drawings, in beautiful colors, have an attractive handmade feel." The New York Times Book Review on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other StoriesReaders can enjoy lots more Bear and Bird adventures! Look out for: Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Adventure and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Cave and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Secret and Other StoriesThe Cloud: A Bear and Bird picture book

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Book SynopsisDiscover 10 small but impactful things YOU can do to help make a difference to the planet!A beautifully simple novelty picture book for small children where transforming pages reveal ten small actions that everyone can do to help make a difference to their world - from filling up a reusable water bottle to upcycling old clothes. Each small action is child-friendly and accessible, and wonderfully complemented by Melanie Walsh's bold, bright and inviting artwork.

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Book SynopsisA beautiful new gift edition of this seasonal Guess How Much I Love You tale, perfect for cosy Christmas story-times. With a deluxe textured case and red foil details, this would make the ideal festive present for a loved one of any age. Guess How Much I Love You is a beloved and bestselling modern classic. It has sold over 60 million copies in 57 languages worldwide.

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Book SynopsisLyrical prose and luminous illustrations welcome the arrival of autumn in this warm picture book celebration of community and a new season. Gather twigs and sticks to nest. Gather safety, strength, and rest. Gather up and fly away. Gather close. Prepare to stay. As colours in nature start to change, animals begin gathering items squirrels their acorns, crows their treasures, raccoons the bits and pieces needed to fortify their homes. Animals of all species prepare to gather with each other too, for warmth, for affection, for sharing food or stories. With lilting, rhythmic prose, Megan Litwin heralds the beginning of the season and follows the transition of animals and humans as they prepare for the coming winter. Alexandra Finkeldey's striking limited palette, capturing the preparations outside and in, brings this story of love and gratitude to quietly glowing life.

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Book SynopsisThe second gloriously gothic mystery starring supernatural sleuths, Lockett & Wilde - for fans of Lemony Snicket and Murder Most Unladylike. "All hail Lockett & Wilde! Lemony Snicket"A stunningly spooky mystery." Maz Evans"Wildly funny." Ben Miller"Funny, spooky and cosy - I loved it!" Andy StantonMatilda and Edgar are in London''s haunted theatre-land, where Matilda is rehearsing the all-new Signora Valentina show and Edgar is training to become a poltergeist. Spooks are everywhere in this city, and it isn''t long before Lockett & Wilde are called upon to investigate strange happenings at a local curiosity shop. Soon they are drawn into the unsolved case of the infamous gold thief, Bullion Bill, and Matilda finds herself investigating the story of her own parents'' death. The ghosts of London know the truth, and Lockett & Wilde won''t rest until they find it out.Classic spooky mystery reimagined for fans of cosy crime. You''d have to be DEAD not to love it...

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Book SynopsisI love my big brother, Felix. And he loves me, too. We are best friends. We invented wrestling. We can read each other's MINDS. We can take over the WORLD together. He is the bestest big brother ever. Nano loves his big brother, Felix, but sometimes Felix gets annoyed and frustrated - he wants some SPACE; he's fed up of Nano following him around. Feeling hurt and sad after Felix bans him from the garden treehouse, Nano decides he can make his own fun. He doesn't need anyone else. But when his game goes wrong, and he ends up feeling even worse than he already did, there's only one person who knows exactly how to cheer him up. Can you guess who that is? Writing from his own fraternal experience, as well as being a dad to two lively boys, Ben Mantle has written a heartfelt, funny and completely relatable picture book that will give children the confidence to try and sort out their own differences with their siblings.

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Book SynopsisThird in the series of delightful stories about Anna Hibiscus, a little girl who lives in Africa.Trade ReviewPraise for Anna Hibiscus: Delightful and vivid ... captures how it feels to be any little girl anywhere -- Julia Eccleshare The Guardian

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Book SynopsisJoin Vicky and June the very best of friends as they play, chat and laugh together in this first book in a charming new chapter book series from beloved author Patricia Toht.Vicky the squirrel likes games that are loud and fast, like follow the leader (and she's always the leader). June the hedgehog prefers to read, or play quiet games like hide and seek. But Vicky thinks June is a little too good at hiding!Vicky and June like different things, but they are best friends, and best friends can always find something they both enjoy.Written by beloved picture book writer Patricia Toht, author of Pick a Pine Tree, and brought to life with artwork from rising star Hoang Giang, Vicky and June''s beautifully illustrated adventures are full of warmth, humour and sweet, treasured moments. Join these best friends as they explore their cosy woodland world across four charming chapters in the first book in this brand-new series.Perfect to read aloud together, or for children who are just starting to read by themselves.

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Book SynopsisKane v. Bellingham: these football legends go head-to-head to decide who is the Greatest Of All Time!An ideal gift for football fans and perfect for reluctant readers. The new epic clash in The Football GOAT series written by Matt Oldfield, the bestselling author of Ultimate Football Heroes, and Seth Burkett, a former professional footballer. Get ready for the superstar showdown of Kane v. Bellingham in the ultimate football debate. Compare all the latest data, including sizzling stats, fascinating facts and awesome stories, then decide which football legend is the greatest of all time. Are you ready to VOTE FOR THE GOAT?

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Book SynopsisA wild, dark fantasy-adventure sequel to ODDITY, in which Clover and her friends face a new danger: the ravenous Underking.Despite Clover's victory over the Seamstress, war continues to rage between the fledgling United States and Napoleon Bonaparte. Clover and Nessa join the Women's Service League expecting to dole out soup and socks to invalids and orphans. Instead they're tasked with rooting out the last of the pestilential Verminvicious creatures animated by magic, which have been terrorizing the countryside. But when the group is attacked by a new kind of monstera sharp-toothed harehound with bloodshot eyesthey discover a much greater threat: the grotesque Underking and his army of twisted creatures. With the help of a Paper-Doll Witch, an elegantly dressed skeleton and Susanna the bad-tempered Doll, Clover and Nessa must defeat the Underking before he conquers the whole land.

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