Walker Books

Book SynopsisA spellbinding story about a little girl, the sea and a seemingly fierce creature in need of her help perfect for fans of Benji Davies'' The Storm Whale.My toes hunt for grooves in the rock. And then ... I see her. While searching for wonders in the rockpools, a little girl discovers a silver shark, stranded in the shallows sleek and quick, but still just a baby. The sun is high and the tide is out: how will the shark find its way home? Drawing on family memories of life in Barbados, award-winning author Mariesa Dulak and bestselling artist Alea Marley have woven together a spellbindingly beautiful story about our connections to the sea, and what we owe other living creatures.

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Book SynopsisSometimes you just have to find the good news, as Judy Moody discovers when she creates her very own newspaper featured as a bonus at the end of the book.Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow! Mr Todd has Class 3T looking for the Five Ws in the newspaper, but all Judy can see is how much bad news there is. Climate change! Deadly virus! Sea turtles endangered by straws stuck in their noses! The good news is that Judy is taking all the bad news as a call to action. She gets out her notebook, clicks her six-year pen, transforms into a Kid Reporter, and goes out in search of happier stories. Rare bird sighting in Virginia Beach! Escaped bearded dragon found! Plastic straws banned at Virginia Dare School! There's even a scoop that Judy overhears while ordering a scoop at Screamin' Mimi's about someone who found real buried treasure. Kids intrigued by the first edition of Judy's Sunny-Side-Up News offering stories, a word search, a comic, a recipe, and more may just be inspired to create their own second edition. After all, there's no telling how much good news is out there until you start looking . . . and acting!

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Book SynopsisAnd I know then what the Night Whale is saying. I understand. "Anything is possible."A grandmother and grandchild look out for the Night Whale, a magical sky creature last seen when Nana was a child herself. The story transports the reader off to a world of wonder and beauty, as they soar over cities and landscapes on the back of the Night Whale, far away from home and back again.This is a beautifully lyrical and stunningly illustrated picture book about adventures and moving on, helping children to come to terms with saying goodbye, and the majestic Night Whale''s reassuring message is that anything is possible.

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Book SynopsisSet in a universe where time is a resource coveted and exploited, the key to power and privilege comes a dazzlingly inventive sci-fi fantasy romance by a bestselling Irish author."Skipshock isn't just a book. It is, literally, a new world to dive into, and one so exquisitely conjured that you feel you live there for a while. A suspenseful, romantic, charming and really unique tale." Matt HaigMargo is on a train to a new boarding school when she slips into another dimension, passing from the height of Irish summer into the chill of an alien winter, from a 24-hour day to one that begins and ends in just six hours. From a stranger on the train a travelling salesman by the name of Moon she learns that New Davia is part of a world scarred by uprisings, travel bans and world sealings. Power is determined by time who has it, who doesn't, and who has the freedom to travel between time zones.Can Margo find a way to get back home or will she choose to stay in a world where her teenagehood is slipping away faster than ever before, but where she may have found the only person with whom she would choose to spend eternity?

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Book SynopsisCelebrate the stories of incredible women from the ancient world in this beautifully illustrated gift book. Featuring powerful retellings of courageous women, including the ruler Cleopatra, Mary Hebraea the first known alchemist and the warrior queen Boudica, this stunning collection of epic stories will get children fascinated by ancient history.

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Book SynopsisOne of Britain's most popular artist presents a brilliantly original format that young children will delight in time and again. It's Mr Wizard's birthday and all of his magical friends have come to visit. Each one has brought him a special present, but what's inside? Open the flap on each spread to unwrap his gifts in one of two different ways that will transform his presents and surprise him with either a lovely treat or a mischievous trick! Will it be a mug that turns into a slug? Or snapping crocs that turn into snazzy socks? With hilarious rhymes to discover inside this innovative new novelty book from Nick Sharratt, this ingenious interactive picture book will have young readers calling out, Again! Again! Again!

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Book SynopsisA charming Nature Storybook all about looking after chickens, from master storyteller, Vivian French. Chickens are not just any regular bird. They are smart, friendly, cuddly and incredibly soft! And if they like you, they might just follow you around. One sunny day while visiting Grandpa, Julie and Bob go out to the yard to see the chickens that live in the little wooden house. Brown feathered Lola, silvery Lulu, and Marvin the noisy rooster are all puttering around. But where is Lottie? She's nestled cozily in the nest box caring for her eggs. Will Julie and Bob see the adorable chicks hatch before their trip to Grandpa's is over? Join these siblings as they learn fascinating facts about one of the world's most beloved farm animals.

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Book SynopsisWith lively text and charming illustrations, this sweetly observed story introduces children to the days of the week, and shares a positive experience of growing up with separated parents.Whether it's wiggling on her cosy Wednesday with Mama, visiting the library with her childminder on Thursday, making origami cranes with her grandparents on Saturday or scooting in the park with Daddy on Sunday, this little girl cherishes the time she spends with all her caregivers.Through the eyes of a creative and curious child, this is an uplifting look at the familiarity and anticipation of a daily routine and spending time with all the special people who take care of children.

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Book SynopsisA book-shaped hug that we all need on a day when everything just feels BLAH.Pavlo does not feel like going to the park. Not today.He does not want to go swimming.He even says no to the cinema.What''s going on, Pavlo?Pavlo''s got the grumps.This comforting picture book takes a look at bad days and big emotions, and reminds us that we all have grumpy days sometimes but no feeling lasts forever.Natalia Shaloshvili''s expressive illustrations are sad and funny at the same time, reassuring little ones that we are loved by our family and friends even when we''re not our happiest selves. Pavlo guides young children on their emotional learning journey and shows how joy is always just around the corner.

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Book SynopsisAn iconic picture book collaboration about feelings and acceptance from two of the most beloved voices in children''s literature.Beautifully crafted compositions together with simple die-cut design, reveal the story of a child who feels as though all their colours have disappeared. Despite the joyful orange balloon, the huge yellow sun and the bright green trees, the child still feels grey. That is until a reassuring hand reaches out and shares words of kindness. Soon the child begins to see the warmth of colour again, and understands that their colours will always be there and that they will always be loved, whether they feel grey or sunshine yellow. Laura and Lauren have created a beautiful book full of empathy and understanding that will provide comfort and hope to readers of all ages.

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Book SynopsisFollow four adorable insect friends on a delightful adventure that invites young readers to consider what they can do to help make our planet a good place for all living creatures. Now available as a board book!Four insect friends are looking for a place to live one that has flowers for Bee, leaves for Ladybird, a pond for Dragonfly and dead wood for Beetle. But oh no! with dangers all around, a good place is not so easy to find. This picture book from internationally acclaimed author-illustrator Lucy Cousins sees new depth and contrast to her familiar vivid colour palette. The story has a gentle, environmentally conscious message that brings the natural world to joyful and vibrant life for young readers, inviting them to consider what they can do to help make our planet a good place for all living creatures.

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Book SynopsisA reassuring picture book celebration of individuality and heritage told with heart, emotion and evocative illustrations, for every child battling with their self-esteem or anxiety about wearing cultural dress.Celebrate each other''s unique identity and build tolerance, empathy and understanding of everybody''s background in this authentic and sensitively told story from Sophia Payne and the 2023 Diverse Book Award-winning illustrator Ruchi Mhasane.Ameena can't wait for her aunty's wedding. She is wearing a brand-new salwar kameez the layers of floaty fabric filled with pretty patterns make her feel like a princess. But when someone comments on her pyjamas, she loses all confidence, fearing that her friends might not accept her traditional clothing. Through courage, family love and self-belief, Ameena discovers what it means to take pride in the beautiful layers of her heritage, especially in the face of difficult comments."The illustrations are beautiful and the storyline reflects the reality of many young people who may feel unsure of traditional clothing and how it might be perceived by others." Inclusive Books for Children

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Book SynopsisJoin YouTube sensations Steve and Maggie on a pirate adventure in this brand-new picture book based on the best-loved world of Steve and Maggie. Ahoy there, mateys! It's time for a pirate treasure hunt! Follow Steve and Maggie as they search for clues, solve riddles and find their way to a pirate-themed party with a very special prize. Based on the hit YouTube series, this funny, engaging and beautifully-illustrated picture book is perfect for fans of Steve and Maggie, with plenty to learn and discover along the way.

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Book SynopsisThe second book in the absurdly funny Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody series by multi-award-winning author Patrick Ness.When Daniel arrives at the school bus stop sporting a salmon-coloured hat, Zeke is shocked. Don't only birds wear hats? As if this isn't strange enough, the school suddenly has a new student a fish of all things and a mysterious new Guidance Counsellor. Meanwhile, Zeke's friends seem to have ditched him, and even his old nemesis won''t give him the time of day. So when somebody melts his house with the Death Ray of Death twice Zeke has had enough. Just who is sabotaging his life and why?

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Book SynopsisA brand-new type of book for Loki fans, featuring short stories, quizzes, puzzles and oodles of activities to keep even the most mischievous minds entertained. When Loki plays one too many poo-related pranks around the house, Heimdall sets him the challenge of finding ways to entertain himself that don't involve so much mess. (Or poo.) Easy! Loki is the most handsome and clever of gods, and with the help of his friends Valerie and Georgina (and Thor, who is not a friend of Loki), he gathers together a glorious collection of quizzes, puzzles, games and activities. Discover new and ingenious ways to insult your friends and family with the Insult Generator, try to outsmart Valerie (difficult!) or Thor (easy!) with quizzes on Norse mythology, or solve Georgina's secret codes and hunt for Loki in various animal disguises. There's activities for everyone and Loki might even reveal some of those tantalizing long stories he's always promising he'll tell later...

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Book Synopsis"A stand-out book." ZOE SUGGA joyful celebration of the senses and how to cope with sensory overload, from the much-loved creator of The Happy NewsEvery day there are new things to explore. All around us there is lots to see, hear, smell, touch and taste. But sometimes it can feel overwhelming like everything is TOO MUCH. Everyone feels this way sometimes, but with a little help from Sloth and the people you love, there is always a way to FEEL YOUR HAPPY!Full of joyful illustrations and practical ideas, this is an accessible and friendly celebration of the senses - and how to manage sensory overload."Incredible and inclusive." RACHEL HAMBLETON @parttimeworkingmummy

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Book SynopsisThe poignant story of one family's perilous journey from Vietnam to the UK. On the first day, we ate rice cakes. On the second day, they were all gone. On the third day, the water ran out. On the fourth day, we reached the seaThis picture-book tells the true story of Chi Thai's refugee crossing from Vietnam to the UK, at just four years old ... leaving her home behind, and setting out across the vastness of the sea in a tiny boat. It's a deeply personal account, rooted in important history and yet, her story resonates with those of families all over the world today, forced to make perilous journeys of their own. Beautifully written by Chi, with striking illustrations by artist Linh Dao, this is essential reading for everyone.

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Book SynopsisThe heart-pounding fourth book in the action-packed Swift and Hawk spy series, with superhuman assassins, next-level tech and an unstoppable plot to take over the world.Evil organization Razor have triggered the final stages of their plan for world domination and teen spies Swift and Hawk are the only people who can stop them. As Razor instructs their superhuman assassins the Shiver to take out their enemies, Swift and Hawk race to Berlin to track down the only tech capable of standing in their way. Time is running out fast and if they fail, the world will never be the same again

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Book SynopsisThe world''s greatest detective is back in the fourth instalment in a brilliantly clever, funny and highly illustrated murder mystery series.Shenanigans are once again afoot in the town of Widdlington, and this time they''re on board the Dreadnowt a galleon ship that's set to host a fireworks display for the town. Bonnie Montgomery and Grampa Banks are on board as guests, but just after sundown, a fog rolls in and a terrible cry is heard over the crash of the waves. Captain Valancourt stumbles out of the mist, dripping wet and covered in red welts, the like of which a sea monster would leave behind, and is soon pronounced dead by the doctor on board.The crowd is shocked, and Bonnie''s fishy-o-meter is off the charts. While Inspector Sands takes over as captain, Bonnie transforms into Montgomery Bonbon, and it's not long before she's laid anchor on her prime suspects.Can Montgomery Bonbon solve the crime of the ancient mariner?

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Book SynopsisA glorious celebration of children's imagination and a reminder to keep an eye open for the unexpected, by two award-winning, internationally bestselling picture book creators.Penny can't believe what she's seeing in a packed underground carriage: a tiger's tail a tiger's paw a real big stripy tiger! When the tiger makes a sudden, marvellous leap across the seats, Penny joins in the action and an unexpected friendship forms.An exciting, action-packed story about a child who spots a tiger on the tube, and the adventure they go on together as they return a baby''s lost teddy. A joyful, rhyming read-aloud!

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Book Synopsis"Grandad was good, these were our pebbles." With sweets stuffed in their pockets, a boy and his grandad take the trip down to the beach: through the wonky woods, across the railway track stopping for a chat with the spotty dogs! over the stile, and there ... peeking out beyond the dunes, the sea and "their" beach. They pick pebbles, wash them clean in the waves and paint their memories from the day, placing them in a special place a secret place. Jarvis captures the kind of golden childhood memory that you carry with you, as comforting as holding a warm, smooth pebble in your hand. And when life changes, and people change, these pebbles stay with you always.

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Book SynopsisEnter the secret world of sloths in this fascinating non-fiction picture book.It's often said that sloths are lazy and slow. Well, they might be slow, but they certainly aren't lazy! Today this sloth is taking her baby on a dangerous journey to the forest floor for a very surprising reason! This vibrantly illustrated picture book is packed with facts about the lives of these charming creatures.

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Book SynopsisTo the end of the world, far, far away it's where Louis and his mother go to express their love. When his mother gets cross, Louis decides to run away: I'm going to the end of the world far, far away. Playfully, dramatically, his mother describes how sad she would be to see him go. And we realize, going away is a game they both love to play. This fantastical story articulates the depth and breadth of a mother's love, and is filled with Victoria Turnbull's rich, whimsical scenes full of wonder; scenes that will take children to the very ends of their imaginations.

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Book SynopsisHilarious observational humour and witty social commentary combine in this debut comedy of an alien reluctantly coming to Earth to "fix" the mess that humans have made of her school project.When alien "Sky" creates planet Earth as part of a school project, she''s delighted by her success. Those dinosaurs roaming about the place are top-mark material! Then humans sweep in and it''s farewell dinosaurs, hello destruction. This disappointing evolutionary twist calls for drastic measures: Sky, the laziest student in class, is going to have make an effort, go down to Earth and fix humanity...

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Book SynopsisA timeless story for readers aged 5+ celebrating friendship, imagination and adventure, with exquisite illustrations, from a bestselling author.Mabel lives with her parents in The Mermaid Hotel, by the sea. Mabel likes to keep an eye on the comings and goings of all the guests, particularly their most interesting guest and Mabel''s best friend, Madame Badobedah. Madame Badobedah has pirouetted through pyramids, skated across rivers, swum with mermaids and even helped a Triceratops with a toothache.In this new adventure, the duo set off on a mission to the Natural History Museum. And, just maybe, they will meet a dinosaur along the wayPRAISE FOR THE MADAME BADOBEDAH SERIES"Illustrated with airy, light-hearted charm by Lauren O'Hara [...] This longer-form picture book taps astutely into the imaginative life of an adventurous child, is lovely both the read and listen to." The Guardian"Swashbuckling and mysterious [...] I can''t recommend it enough as a gift [...] it''s a beautiful kids'' book" Dolly Alderton"Any imaginative child will warm to this funny, touching story of lonely only child Mabel. Beautifully illustrated, this is a joyous debut." The Daily Mail"My favourite contemporary kids' author" Evening Standard Magazinea playful and beguiling voice The Observer"Dahl's engaging style teamed with Lauren O'Hara's gorgeous illustrations make it a book to remember." Press Association"Innocence meets experience in this story that's as beautifully illustrated as it is told." i newspaper"plenty of charm" The Daily Telegraph"one of 2019's most exciting and imaginative picture books [...] Sophie Dahl's debut for children is wonderfully eccentric and imaginative, and also tells a powerful tale of friendship [...]The pictures are also a pure delight." The Sun

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Book SynopsisBe swept away on a heartstopping, sun-soaked enemies-to-lovers romance from a mother-and-daughter writing duo and a Hollywood star a TikTok-ready reimagining of Pride and Prejudice with plenty of crossover potential for fans of Emily Henry and Jenny Han.One girl. One Hollywood star. A love story that could change everything...Lily has the whole summer before her endless days of sunshine and friends in beautiful Pippi Beach. Then Dorian Khan arrives with his party of Hollywood movie stars. Unlike most of the star-struck locals, Lily can only see the celebrities'' superficial side. And none is more arrogant than Dorian, the most famous of them all. But as Lily's and Dorian's paths continue to cross, she begins to wonder has she got him all wrong?This modern reimagining of Pride and Prejudice is full of swoon-worthy romance, sharp and witty humour and Hollywood glamour. Written by acclaimed actor and star of Mean Girls, Angourie Rice, and her playwright mother, this is a funny and relatable YA novel, and the perfect summer escape.

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Book SynopsisA captivating picture book retelling by Shakespeare's Globe for very young readers. William Shakespeare's dazzling play about magic, revenge and forgiveness is unforgettably re-imagined by Shakespeare's Globe as a picture book for very young readers. The story is told from the perspective of Ariel, in language that is true to the original play but accessible to all. With shimmering, exquisite illustrations by the acclaimed artist Jane Ray, this fresh retelling is a magical way to introduce children to one of the best-loved works of the world's greatest playwright.

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Book SynopsisDid you know there are more microbes on Earth than stars in the universe? That some five million microbes live on your hand? A child's curiosity helps her understand why these tiny organisms make such a big difference in her life.After the last drop of rain falls, Meena and her scientist mum head outside to their garden, which is bursting with veggies and flowers. But it isn't the produce that Meena is curious about. It's the microbes in the soil (giving it that earthy smell), in the compost pile, in our bodies everywhere! that have Meena wondering. How do they live? What do they eat? Where did Meena's own microbiome come from?Physician-scientist Dr Majdi Osman introduces the adorable Meena during a day of eye-opening exploration, while Teresa Martínez's engaging illustrations beautifully capture the mother-daughter relationship. Back matter includes a resource list and an author's note on the far-reaching role that the microbiome plays in our health and development.

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Book SynopsisMbappé vs Haaland: which of these footballing legends is the Greatest Of All Time?The brand-new series from Matt Oldfield, the bestselling author of Ultimate Football Heroes, and Seth Burkett, a former professional footballer, tackles the question that every football fan wants answered: who is the GOAT?Each book will pit two of the biggest and best players in the world head-to-head in a battle for the crown. Next up is with the superstar clash of Mbappé vs Haaland. Action-packed and full of detailed facts, trivia, stats and funny illustrations, this is a collectable new series that's perfect for fans of Ultimate Football Heroes and Football School.

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Book SynopsisWelcome to Georgie Birkett's CHEERY STREET - a series about busy kids and even busier parents. This time, we meet an adorable froglet called Cosmo ... who just WON'T go to sleep!Despite sleeping soundly as a tiny tadpole, Cosmo simply won't go to bed any more. Why? BEDTIME IS BORING! he says. There's far too much to do (practising karate, writing poems about cheese) and too much to know (Mummy, why do I only have two eyes?). And if he does eventually go to sleep, he will jump into his mummy's bed at the exact same time each night, without fail, taking up all the mattress and croaking loudly until morning. Will he ever go to sleep in good time? And stay in his own bed? Will his mummy ever sleep again? A truly funny and incredibly sweet story that promises to make bedtime anything but boring!

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Book SynopsisEnter the world of William Shakespeare with comic-strip retellings by the award-winning Marcia Williams!Discover the story of Shakespeare's life and experience the atmosphere of the Globe Theatre, as you take your places for performances of six of his famous plays. The Taming of the Shrew, Othello, Richard II, Henry IV Part 1, The Comedy of Errors and Henry V are presented in comic-strip style by the award-winning Marcia Williams, in this accessible introduction to the life and plays of William Shakespeare.

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Book SynopsisA search-and-match adventure with patterns, colours and number fun from the award-winning author and illustrator, Ruth Paul. Cluck, cluck, cluck. Scritch and scratch. Chickens look for eggs that match. Help the chickens look for their eggs quickly before they hatch into chicks! There's lots to find. Some with spots, stripes and even zigzags.

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Book SynopsisFrom an exciting and original new picture book talent comes a sweet and funny story about the chaos and joy a new baby brings into your life. One Thursday morning, a box of babies arrived at this door... What happens when a box of seven irresistibly plump babies arrives on your doorstep? Do you invite them in? Of course you do! But seven babies is a LOT of hard work, and everyone has to chip in: they need feeding, changing, entertaining, bathing... Don't forget ALL that laundry. Good thing babies just love watching the washing machine spin round and around! Here's one important thing to remember, though seven babies means ... seven times the love! Filled with the sweetest, funniest and roundest little picture book babies you'll ever see, each with their own individual personalities, Forest Xiao celebrates the mess, chaos and enormous joy of a new arrival.

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Book SynopsisThe perfect gift for any young animal-lover, this beautifully illustrated information book is an ideal introduction to the world of rainforest animals!Illustrated in a bright, contemporary style, this is a modern guide to some of the most popular and interesting rainforest animals from the tiny poison dart frog to gentle giant gorilla, taking in such favourites as sloths, jaguars, capybaras and pangolins along the way. This information book for young children is packed with information and fun facts everything you need to know to help you learn about and identify some of the most intriguing creatures on the planet!With key facts about size, weight, diet and lifespan, there is even a helpful guide to animal babies and a special, Did you know? section on each creature, which all young natural historians will love!

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Book SynopsisThese wittily illustrated stories of mishaps, hurt feelings, fondness and friendship have a transporting quality. Guardian on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other StoriesBear 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 Bird feels poorly, Bear arrives with a backpack of goodies to make her feel better. And when they hang out with Mole who tells absolutely hilarious jokes! Bird realizes she doesn't need to compete for Bear's attention; that there is lots of laughter to go around...Full of comic mix-ups and misunderstandings, as well as genuine warmth and affection, these four stories are the third instalment in an irresistibly charming chapter book series from award-winning creator Jarvis.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 Stick 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 SynopsisSixteen simple step-by-step upcycling craft projects for young children.Creative Crafting is an accessible introduction to upcycling for five- to nine-year-olds. With bright engaging illustrations and easy to follow step-by-step instructions, there are sixteen fun projects that can be made from recycling and everyday items from around the house. With quick and easy makes, such as bedroom bunting from cereal boxes and juggling balls using odd socks to more complicated activities like tin can tea-lights and denim dog toys, there''s something for every child.Perfect for crafternoons, rainy days and holidays, give your recycling a new lease of life and turn it into something to treasure for ever!

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Book SynopsisCome along with Maisy for her first-ever eye test! This cheerful Maisy First Experiences story will help prepare children for their first visit to the optician. Now available in paperback!Maisy and Ella are on their way to see Flamingo the optician for their eye tests! There are games to play, pictures to look at, frames to try on and all sorts of things to learn. Friendly Flamingo even makes use of a super-duper special machine and a pair of very unusual glasses! This 23rd Maisy First Experiences story is ideal for reassuring little ones ahead of their first eye test.

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Book SynopsisSerendipity and positive thinking come into play as a family searches for a missing puzzle piece in Bob Graham's enchanting story with a sweet surprise ending.Oh, let's do it! say Kitty and Katy and Mum when a thousand-piece jigsaw puzzle mysteriously arrives in the post. I have time on my hands, agrees Dad. Starting in winter with the edges, by autumn they're almost done, only to discover that one piece is missing. Mum is sure that it must have accidentally gone out with the rubbish, so the Kellys pile into the car to comb through the local tip (shouldn't take long). There they uncover forgotten letters, train tickets, discarded newspapers, and old photos yellow with age, but finding the missing piece is starting to seem like wishful thinking. Let's wish, then, says Katy. As in all of Bob Graham's work, the beauty here is in the details, with visual perspectives that offer a bird's-eye view or take us underfoot, wordless sequences letting us in on a secret. Is it sheer luck or perhaps the power of hope that creates an ending to the story?

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Book SynopsisCome face-to-face with the most amazing prehistoric beasts in this stunning gift book, illustrated by the Kate Greenaway Medal-winner Grahame Baker-Smith. Are you brave enough to meet the incredible giants that shared the Stone Age world with our ancestors? From the woolly mammoth to the fearsome sabre-toothed cat, and from the giant eagle swooping in the skies to the six-metre snake slithering along the forest floor, this is an awesome introduction to prehistory's biggest beasts. Featuring eighteen animals from all over the world, illustrated with flair by Kate Greenaway Medal-winning illustrator Grahame Baker-Smith, and packed with jaw-dropping facts, this is an atmospheric and absorbing journey through the Stone Age world.

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Book SynopsisThe inspiring true tale of young siblings who loved to make stories and grew up to be among English literature's finest writers. Many years ago, the four children of the Brontë family Charlotte, Branwell, Emily and Anne lived in a windswept house by the Yorkshire moors with their father. Although their lives were often filled with sadness and their world was only as large as the distance they could walk, their inner worlds were bound only by their imaginations. Hungry for stories, these children devoured novels and poetry, history and fables. And with the gift of a group of toy soldiers, they were inspired to make their own tiny books ... a passion that would last them a lifetime.

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Book SynopsisFollow a mother bear as she teaches her cubs how to survive in the wilderness in this beautiful and absorbing Nature Storybook.Spring has arrived in Alaska, and a brown bear is waking up. She was alone when she fell asleep at the start of winter; now she is climbing out of her den with two cubs. Follow them as they discover how to survive in the wilderness, from climbing trees to catching salmon, as their mother teaches the cubs how to be bears. From zoologist Dr Nick Crumpton and with stunning art from Colleen Larmour, this is a gentle and fascinating introduction to brown bears.

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Book SynopsisSelected for the 2025 Bologna Ragazzi Award''s Amazing Bookshelf: Sustainability CategoryIn spectacular and astonishing collage detail, Jeannie Baker captures the deep beauty, mystery, and hidden vitality of the desert landscape and why it needs our protection.Chico's grandpa has taken him on holiday where he grew up as a child, out in the desert. Chico has no interest in exploring the land the desert jungle frightens him, and he'd much rather play on his his tablet. Grandpa decides that it is time to show Chico the secrets and the wonders that the desert has to offer so that he will not fear it but, instead, welcome it, embrace it and help protect it. Grandpa shows Chico paths through the cactus and the scrub, teaches Chico the plants'' names ocotillo, cholla, cirios, pin cushion, fishhook and, soon, Chico begins to understand the wonders of the wild. He learns the value of watching, waiting and listening for all the life that hums within his desert home.

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Book SynopsisBuild your own moving race car from household objects in this step-by-step guide based on the science behind Formula One.Take your place at the starting gate and fire up your engine: it's time to build your very own racing car! Join presenter and maker Fran Scott for a crash course in racing engineering, then use your new-found skills to build your own awesome air-powered machine using household objects. From the chassis to the engine, discover the science behind Formula One in this perfect project for budding young engineers. So what are you waiting for? 3, 2, 1 let's race!

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Book SynopsisMeet Bumple and Little Mop: stars of a wild and wonderful new adventure from award-winning author and artist Helen Kellock.A story about finding courage through friendship, set on an enchanted Scottish island. In a forgotten part of the sea, there lies the Isle of Begg: its shores are wild and wonderful, with creatures of every kind... But there''s one little creature, called Bumple, who has no interest in the island''s wonders; she''d much rather stay put in her cosy home patch. It''s only when a mischievous little beastie crash lands in her world that Bumple begins to realize a little bit of wildness can be a LOT of fun!

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