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A stunning fable from Greenaway-shortlisted Poonam Mistry

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A teddy bear picnic tale with a hilarious hiccup from Jane Hissey''s beloved, BAFTA award-winning series, Old Bear and Friends.One, two, three, four... counts Old Bear as the toys begin to play hide-and-seek. But one little toy has hidden himself so well that he completely disappears! Where could Little Bear be? Join Old Bear, Bramwell Brown, Rabbit and Duck as they set off on an adventure to find their missing friend.Heartfelt humour and nostalgia beam from each page in this brand new paperback edition of missing teddy bears and stolen sandwiches. Jane Hissey''s best-selling Old Bear and Friends series is packed with creativity, vintage illustrations and laughter. A reassuring, timeless classic, perfect for picnics or as a bedtime read for children up to 5 years old.

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Zany new slider books from Aya Watanabe!

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Welcome to Oceanarium Junior.This museum is open all hours, and there are hundreds of specimens to explore. Walk the galleries to meet deadly sharks, colourful tropical fish, tiny seahorses and enormous whales in this beautifully illustrated book which looks at creatures found in every corner of the ocean. This new edition of the bestselling Oceanarium includes text especially written for younger readers, perfect for children aged 7+.Stunning artwork from the award-winning artist Teagan White brings each creature to life. Step inside to explore our incredible ocean planet.

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Discover the lore of wizards from the four corners of the Earth, from the knowledge of ancient European masters to the wisdom of mysterious Arabian sages, with Merlin as your guide. Includes a set of cards for apprentices to test their wizardological skills.

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A collectible and stylish series celebrating colour

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Making big science topics just the right size for little readers as we explore planet Earth! Did you know that water on planet Earth can turn into an invisible gas? What about that our Moon makes the ocean move? And that Earth is made from moving puzzle pieces? Our planet is pretty amazing, and we'd like to tell you why...So sit back, and let expert scientist and CBeebies writer Emily Dodd tell you all about our amazing planet. With bite-sized text, facts to make you say 'WOW', and easy-to-understand explanations, big science topics are now just the right size for readers 4 years plus.Brilliantly illustrated by Chorkung, this is the perfect little book for readers who are just discovering all the AMAZING STUFF in the world around them.

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From talented duo comes a FLAP-TASTIC garden bird adventure.

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From a newborn calf to the biggest creature in the ocean, join Whale on this incredible journey. Follow the peep-through holes on every page to discover each stage of a whale's early life.After a year of waiting, Whale is born. Baby Whale is already ENORMOUS but still has lots of growing to do. Whale stays close to mummy whale to drink lots of milk. On their long journey to colder waters Whale has lots to learn, like avoiding boats, how to call out to other whales and how to catch tasty krill to eat. Before long, it is time for Whale to set off on a long journey alone and start the cycle again. This beautifully illustrated book from the talented Maggie Li is the perfect introduction to a mammal life cycle for little readers - and the tactile pages are the perfect size for small hands!Collect the rest of the Little Life Cycle series with Pip, Drip, Bug, Frog and Bee.

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Baby's First Stories presents a unique blend of read-aloud stories and high-contrast visuals, featuring an adorable elephant, panda, whale and bunny. Each story has been created in consultation with Early Years Expert Lizzie Noble, to perfectly suit your baby's needs at every stage in their first year. 9-12 months prompts older babies to interact with the book, tickling panda's tummy and looking for details in the artwork to reflect your baby's ability to spot fine details and respond to basic questions. Jane Foster's black-and-white artwork features bold pops of blue, red and yellow, including hidden details - reflecting your baby's sharpening eyesight. Neither too long, nor too short, each story will easily fit into baby's day, to make reading together a regular activity. Beautifully illustrated by award-winning textile designer Jane Foster, and written by picture book rising-star, Lily Murray.Also available:Baby's First Stories: 0-3 months (published August 2023)Baby's First Stories: 3-6 months (published August 2023)Baby's First Stories: 6-9 months (publishing January 2024)

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Baby's First Stories presents a unique blend of read-aloud stories and high-contrast visuals, featuring an adorable elephant, panda, whale and bunny. Each story has been created in consultation with Early Years Expert Lizzie Noble, to perfectly suit your baby's needs at every stage in their first year. 6-9 months focusses on daily routines, from getting dressed, through mealtime, bathtime and back to bed: perfect for little ones starting to join in with family mealtimes, and settle into more regular patterns. Jane Foster's black-and-white artwork features bold pops of blue and red - reflecting that, by 6 months, your baby can see most colours, and their vision is becoming less reliant on high-contrast. Neither too long, nor too short, each story will easily fit into baby's day, to make reading together a regular activity. When your little one is ready to move on, try Baby's First Stories - 9-12 months. Beautifully illustrated by award-winning textile designer Jane Foster, and written by picture book rising-star, Lily Murray.Also available:Baby's First Stories: 0-3 months (published August 2023)Baby's First Stories: 3-6 months (published August 2023)Baby's First Stories: 9-12 months (publishing January 2024)

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Tackling both normal and extreme scenarios, this is an entertaining and enlightening exploration of the world's weather. With bright, friendly illustrations, plus pop-ups, pull-tabs, and booklets, this interactive book stimulates learning and encourages children to think about how humans can influence the world's climate.

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Last term, Berkley Paggle ( AKA Bad Knight) defeated a dragon at the end-of-term jousting match. When he comes back to school, he discovers that his dragon battling abilities have made him the most popular kid in class. He loves the attention, but his cousin, Godwin (AKA Good Knight), is not impressed when Berk lets his popularity go to his head. Tom Knight, author and illustrator of Good Knight, Bad Knight and Jimmy Finnigan's Wild Wood Band, returns with mid-grade fiction featuring the same characters and armour-splittingly funny humour.

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Following the best-selling Animalium, Katie Scott returns with a companion activity book. Bursting with fascinating facts and puzzles, this book offers hours of entertainment to artists and animal lovers. Beautiful and inspiring, the myriad activities in this book challenge the reader to discover something new and use their imagination to draw, decorate and design on every pull-out page.

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A funny and charming picture book with heart from rising star Duncan Beedie - now shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2017.There once was a bear who liked to stare... and stare... and STARE. Bear doesn't mean to be rude, he's just curious but too shy to say anything. But nobody likes being stared at and it soon gets Bear into trouble. Luckily a goggly-eyed frog helps Bear realise that sometimes a smile is all you need to turn a stare into a friendly hello.

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A scurvy sequel to the bestselling The Pirates Next Door - winner of the Waterstones Prize 2012!This summer, Matilda is going on holiday with her friends, the Jolley-Rogers. Their destination is the island of Scurvy Sands - a favourite holiday destination for pirates. When Matilda arrives, the swashbuckling residents are not too impressed with her. She has clean teeth, tidy clothes and doesn't smell like she's been at sea for six months without washing - they are certain she cannot be trusted. But when Matilda discovers the secret of the legendary treasure of Scurvy Sands, the pirates decide that maybe some lubbers aren't so bad.

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A beautiful geographical story with lush landscapes and poetic text from an award-winning Australian illustrator. A River follows on from Marc Martin's incredible A Forest - winner of the 2013 Crichton Children's Illustration Award.There is a river outside my window. Where will it take me? So begins an imaginary journey from the city to the sea. From factories to farmlands, freeways to forest, each new landscape is explored through stunning illustrations and poetic text from this award-winning picture-book creator.

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This new extended edition of Story of Life is the perfect gift for those with a love of the natural world. Wander the galleries - open 365 days a year - and discover a collection of curated exhibits on every page, accompanied by informative text. Each chapter features key species from a different geological era with fantastic new artwork from Katie Scott.

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See and say the colour shape, then turn the page to reveal the hidden animal surprise! A green oval turns into a bug and a red triangle turns into a fox - this is a book guaranteed to delight little ones. Agnese Baruzzi's innovative use of die-cuts and the turn of the page makes this a colour and shape book with a clever edge. Illustrated in her signature graphic art and stylish palette of colour.

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FROM THE AUTHOR OF GREAT ADVENTURERS - WINNER OF THE EDWARD STANFORD CHILDREN'S TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR 2019.Sometimes adventure, like life, doesn't work out as you want it to. Even determined explorers make mistakes. Many of the greatest adventurers of all time have failed along the way...Hand-picked by adventurer Alastair Humphreys, this compilation retells the extraordinary journeys undertaken by explorers who have tried, failed and succeeded against the odds. It features adventurers whose expeditions went desperately wrong, turning into struggles for survival. And adventurers who had to fight for their right to succeed in the face of discrimination or setbacks that threatened to squash their dreams. These are stories of self-belief, resilience, friendship, courage, determination and hope - against the odds.Featuring explorers modern and ancient, from Zheng He to Joe Simpson, Jeanne Baret to Matthew Henson, these men and women ventured into space, oceans, deserts and jungles, and may inspire you to do the same."We often hold a very narrow ideas of what 'success' means. We think that if we don't reach a certain outcome, then we've failed and wasted our time. But in this book, you are going to read of changed plans leading to greater happiness, of personal disaster opening the door to wonderful experiences, of lessons learned from compromising, and even occasions when mere survival is triumph enough." - Alastair Humphreys

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Whoever heard of croco-phant? Or how about an orangu-pard? Flip the flaps to come up with fun combinations that put a new twist on jungle characters - but watch out, these animals bite! With non-fiction rhyming text, fun facts, pop-ups and beautiful artwork from Carmen Saldana, these books are sure to raise a few giggles with little ones.

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Each creature in the garden has something special to offer, but what about a slug? Slow, slimy and greedy, Herbert wishes he could weave shimmering webs like spiders, or create wonderful underground worlds like ants. But when his lonely night-time wanderings through the garden take him up into the treetops, he and the other creatures are astonished at the beauty he has created. Spotting spreads plus helpful hints on how to look after the creatures in your own garden add to this garden-inspired tale.

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Illustrator Katie Scott returns to the Welcome to the Museum series with exquisite, detailed images of some of the most fascinating living organisms on this planet - fungi. From the fungi we see on supermarket shelves to fungi like penicillium that have shaped human history, this is the definitive introduction to what fungi are and just how vital they are to the world's ecosystem.Created in collaboration with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

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In Small Worlds Earth, explore nature up close. Look at what happens under the leaf litter in a forest, find out what lives in a single desert oasis, examine the top of a Brazil nut tree in the Amazon and much more. What will you find when you explore these small worlds? Prepare to be surprised by the variety of life on each page of this gorgeous lift-the-flap book. A fascinating exploration of the life and cycles in nature's small worlds.

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Discover the four seasons in spell-binding detail, brought to life in art made entirely from pressed flowers and leaves. Artist Helen Ahpornsiri transforms petals, leaves and seeds into bounding hares, swooping swallows and fluttering butterflies. Turn the page to watch flowers unfold, see birds take flight or peek inside animal homes. Marvel at the magic of each moment and rediscover the wonders of a year in the wild . . .

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Bright, engaging and fun, this is the perfect package of inspiration to spark a little one's interest in the great outdoors. Split into four clear sections: Plants, Bugs, Birds and Animals, plus a glossary at the back, discover how seeds grow, why some bugs are stripy, how penguins live, why chameleons change colour and much more. Jane Newland's charming illustrations are accompanied by carefully written text for young readers by children's natural history author Camilla de la Bedoyere. There's a ladybird to spot in every scene for an added element of fun.

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Bestselling illustrator Britta Teckentrup explores the world of bugs in a sumptuously illustrated paperback edition. There are bugs everywhere! Some of them live in jungles, some of them underwater, and some certainly live in your house. There are Bugs Everywhere is the second in a series of non-fiction books from Britta Teckentrup. Young readers will learn where in the world all sorts of animals can be found and all the weird and wonderful things about them that they never imagined were true. With an added search-and-find element, this is non-fiction with spark and personality from a much-loved illustrator.

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Pip is a tiny seed. In this book, learn how he will turn into a tree - and how that tree will make a new Pip.This beautifully illustrated board book for the very young explores the life cycle of a tree.Watch Pip grow from a tiny seed to a mighty tree! A die-cut right through to the last page of the book highlights that nature is full of changes, but that the story begins and ends with a tiny seed.

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In this beautifully illustrated picture book from Lara Hawthorne, a mysterious creature from a secluded volcano crater explores the outside world for the very first time . . . but is it not what he expects it to be! Will his adventure teach him there is no place like home?Ratty, an ENORMOUS wooly, vegetarian rat, lives deep inside the crater of an ancient volcano nestled in the rainforest. One day, he spies a particularly delicious-looking fruit high in the treetops, and sets out to reach it. From this high vantage point a spectacular view stretches before him - the world outside his mountain crater. In this big outside world, Ratty imagines, the fruit must be much sweeter, the bird songs more beautiful and the other animals far more interesting and sophisticated, and so he sets off in search of better things. But when is he is asked to attend a dinner party by a crocodile who seems just a bit too friendly, Ratty realises that perhaps there is no place like home after all.Inspired by the recent scientific breakthroughs of Mount Bosavi, in which over 40 new species of animals and plants were identified, Lara Hawthorne seamlessly combines story and fact in this picture book which celebrates the diversity of life, and being thankful for what you have!For fans of the BBC's The Lost Land of the Volcano, with insights from entomologist Dr George McGavin, who was part of the original expedition team.

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There are mammals everywhere! Some of them clamber through the canopy, others scuttle through the undergrowth, and some even travel underground. There are Mammals Everywhere is the fifth in a series of non-fiction books from Britta Teckentrup. Young readers will learn where in the world all sorts of mammals can be found and all the weird and wonderful things about them that they never imagined were true. With an added search-and-find element, this is non-fiction with spark and personality from a much-loved illustrator for ages 7+.Also available:There are Fish EverywhereThere are Bugs Everywhere There are Reptiles EverywhereThere are Birds Everywhere

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ROAR, GIGANTO, ROAR!Rocky, Tiny, Bill and Mazu are holding a roaring contest, but they can't get Giganto to join in! Help them get the big green dinosaur roaring - from tickling to singing to feeding him walnuts - and make the plush hand-puppet snore, dance, and laugh along the way!Based on the Gigantosaurus animated TV series. Watch the episodes now!

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From shopping to chopping, this recipe book is packed full of ideas and tips to get kids cooking in the kitchen.This family cook book is a celebration of all things food - and the joy of eating. From global recipes, to tips on sourcing fresh ingredients, and how different foods can be prepared and enjoyed, this beautifully illustrated cook book is a visual feast and delight to the senses. Learn how to make dumplings, apple turnovers, spiced fish fingers and other delicious dishes from around the world, with fun and encouraging text by award-winning cook Lizzie Mabbott. Fun artwork by Charlotte Dumortier brings each recipe to life.How Many Ways Can You Cook An Egg? will excite and inspire young children to get involved in the whole cooking process, and bring families together at mealtimes.

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Big, bold and beautifully illustrated, these stunning posters from Teagan White's bestselling Oceanarium are perfect for pinning on your walls.This large-format poster book lets you decorate your walls with images from Teagan White's bestselling Oceanarium, created in partnership with the National Marine Aquarium. Featuring ocean life of all kinds from around the world including shimmering tropical fish and majestic blue whales, this is a stunning collection of prints. Posters are double-sided, with the reverse showing a black-and-white, annotated version of the full-colour illustration.

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Welcome to Animalium Junior.This museum is open all hours, and there are over 160 specimens to explore. Walk the galleries to meet ferocious lions, flamboyant tropical birds, tiny poisonous frogs and gentle giants in this beautifully illustrated book which looks at creatures from every walk of life. This new edition of the bestselling Animalium includes text especially written for younger readers, perfect for children aged 7+. Stunning artwork from the award-winning artist Katie Scott brings each animal to life. Step inside to explore our incredible animal world.

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Which bird has caught the worm? Can you spot the startled tortoise? And where is the shy little shrimp? Dazzlingly designed by award-winning illustrator Britta Teckentrup, this interactive search-and-find book encourages young readers to test their visual acuity and spot the odd creature out. Each spread features a fun rhyming couplet, elegant, intricately patterned artwork, and a hidden surprise. Young readers will have to look very carefully to spot the difference...The Odd One Out is the first in Britta Teckentrup's best-selling spotting books series, including One is Not a Pair, Where's Baby? and Where's the Pair?

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Remember the days of bad graphics, glitchy software and seemingly pointless games? What were we thinking? How did we cope? This humorous yet fond look at gaming of old is sure to have gamers shaking their heads in wonder and chuckling at the craziness of what we had to put up with. And yet there is no denying that many of the games we played back in that golden era have helped to shape the world of gaming and brought us to where we are now. Each spread focuses on a different game, console or trend in gaming so the book can be picked up and opened at any place for a laugh-a-minute.

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All sorts of creatures appear in books - rabbits, dogs, mice, and even ladybirds - but there are no earwigs! Ernest decides to put this right, with surprising and hilarious results . . .

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A playful and engaging title from the award-winning author/illustrator Jane Cabrera. Die-cuts on alternate spreads create a joyous guessing game parents can play with their baby. Peek through the cut-out holes, then turn the page to discover the surprise!Jane Cabrera is a much-loved children's illustrator and author. Her first book, Cat's Colours, was published in 1997 and since then her work has won worldwide recognition, being translated into over 25 languages. She is published in the US by Holiday House.

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The world we know is only the beginning. Beneath the surface and between the moonbeams is another, more magical realm. All magic comes from this place, through doorways that only the fairies can open. And at its centre is the Fairythorn Tree - the oldest tree in any garden, wood or park, and home to the tiny fairies who live in its branches. It's May Day and four of the Fairythorn fairies, Rose, Posy, Honeysuckle and Fleur, and their pet draglings are in high spirits. When Rose spots a sad-looking 'Big' - a human girl - making a wish at the Fairythorn Tree - she decides to help the girl's wish come true and find her a friend.

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Britain is in an economic crisis and the English government has closed the borders with their Celtic neighbours. Any Celt found in England is branded with a tattoo, found twice they are executed. Scottish Lizzie is the 'property' of psychopathic London gang boss Alexander. Used as his bombmaker, she is under his protection, but also at his complete disposal. Can Lizzie escape Alexander's deadly grip?

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*Winner of the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal 2013 and the AOI Illustration Award*One morning, the Hope family wake, terrified, to find the Black Dog outside their home. Only Small, the youngest of the Hope family, has the courage to go into forest and face the Black Dog. Will the Black Dog chase her and eat her up? Or is it actually much smaller and less scary than it seems?A poignant and sensitive story, Levi Pinfold's intricate illustrations create the perfect springboard for discussing children's fears, no matter how big or small.

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Every child is asked again and again what they want to be when they grow up, but will Grandma have the answer when granddaughter Lily turns the tables and asks her the question? This delightful story is a perfect book to share with a gramndmother and strikes a perfect balance between touching and humorous

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Love may feel proud like a peacock, on display for the world to see . . . But it may also sing a softer song that goes unheard to those who are not listening.There are many ways that we can feel and give love. Told through a collection of beautiful animal similes, Love Is... looks at love in all its beauty. Sublime illustrations explore themes such as self-love, a parent's love for a new baby, the bond between siblings, friendship, fighting for what you believe in and missing someone who's no longer there.Following on from Sarah Maycock's award-winning Sometimes I Feel..., this picture book perfectly captures the many facets of love in just a few swoops of ink.

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Fly up, up and away with Billy and his balloons on a silly seasonal sleigh ride!Billy loves to sell balloons with his dad on Christmas Eve. But one year, when the wind blows harder, Billy and his balloons are whisked into the air on a thrilling festive adventure!Higher and higher they soar, over snowy meadows and frozen lakes, as a silly assortment of friends are swept along for the ride! But when Billy hears a familiar jingling sound and spots Santa's sleigh slowing down ahead, they must come up with a BIG plan to help save Christmas.Will Billy be able to land safely and use his balloons to deliver Santa's Christmas presents?With charming illustrations and a stunning gatefold of Santa and his sleigh, The Night Billy Saved Christmas is the perfect Christmas Eve read from an award-winning author-illustrator team. Full of festive surprises, silly humour and Christmas kindness. Little ones will love the heartwarming core message that you are never too small to make a difference!

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Boy and Grandad find themselves on an old steamship that takes them on an incredible adventure around the world.

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The lovable hero of Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlisted The Bear who Stared is getting into more scrapes! Bear is in charge of the campfire for the forest party. But as he sets out to collect wood, all sorts of BAD things happen: he gets a splinter in his paw, a big bump on his head and falls into a huge muddy puddle. The logs Beaver gives him are now soaking wet - how is Bear EVER going to make the campfire? It's a good job Bear's friend Frog is there to show him that things are never as bad as they seem . . . A perfect story for children who just sometimes have a bad day!

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The first title in a new quartet from Sam Usher featuring the much-loved Boy and Grandad. This time they use their resourcefulness to mend, recycle and re-use to create a variety of favourite vehicles which take them on exciting adventures around the world - and beyond! ZOOM! sees them blasting off into space in their homemade rocket to mend a broken module and rescue two stranded astronauts. A delightful family read, exploring creativity, celebrating recycling and deftly introducing subtle science and engineering facts - all the while following the enduring and heart-warming Boy-Grandad relationship.

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