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These entertaining games for 2-5 players will help children to learn to tell the time. From hours, minutes and seconds to analogue and digital clocks, the brightly illustrated book will tell them everything they need to know about how to tell what the time is. Then they can have fun practising by playing two different games - bingo and pairs - using the 4 boards and 36 cards included in the pack. The game instructions are at the back of the book.

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This giant workbook is packed with fun activities to help children practise their English and Maths skills. A group of friendly animals gently guide them through each topic, and tricky concepts are broken into easy-to-follow steps to help build confidence. Including six sections: Grammar and Punctuation, Spelling, Comprehension, Adding and Subtracting, Times Tables and Fractions. With quizzes and over 120 reward stickers so children can track and celebrate their progress.

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"Royal Blood is The Princess Diaries meets What A Girl Wants meets Gossip Girl." Culturefly"An addictively fun one-sitting read for 14+ fans of Karen McManus." THE GUARDIANKicked out of her American boarding school, Evan is sent to live with her estranged father, the King of England. Her existence as his illegitimate daughter is top secret - until someone leaks it to the press. Suddenly she's the focus of a thousand lurid headlines, plus the hatred of her stepmother the Queen and half-sister Princess Maisie. Then the royal scandal intensifies... After Evan is seen disappearing with a journalist's son at a party, he is found dead and she becomes the primary suspect in a murder investigation. Did "the Killer Princess" really do it? It seems that only the Queen's gorgeous nephew Kit will help Evan clear her name. But can she really trust anyone at the palace?Totally addictive and packed full of glamour, scandal and romance, Royal Blood is The Princess Diaries with murder, for fans of One Of Us Is Lying, Red, White And Royal Blue and The King Is Dead.

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Where's baby bunny gone now? Find the sweet fluffy bunny as she hops around discovering new friends in the meadow. Babies and toddlers will love lifting the flaps to find the animals, and finding out what the bunny does all day. Meet a fluttery butterfly, a tiny mouse and a springy lamb with the bunny, before she jumps back into her burrow to snuggle with her family.

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Walk the decks of ghostly galleons, explore fright-filled theme parks, and plan the best trick-or-treat routes between pumpkin-bedecked houses as you delve into this spook-tacular selection of Halloween mazes. Each maze is more challenging than the last, and all the answers are at the back if you get stuck.

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Discover the magic of Tchaikovsky's music as you press the buttons in this beautifully illustrated sound book. There are five of his most famous tunes to hear, including excerpts from Swan Lake, the piano concerto and the 1812 Overture. The animals also tell us a little bit about Tchaikovsky's life on each page, making this a perfect introduction to one of the greatest composers of all time.

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Fox is always playing practical jokes on her friends, and her friends don't much like it. One day, Fox devises a new trick for her long-beaked friend Stork. Stork doesn't see the funny side, and finds a way to adapt the trick for Fox herself... Featuring appealing and colourful illustrations by Tania Rex.With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English. CEFR level: low A1.

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Have fun choosing the stickers to create outfits for the dolls as they walk their dogs in a wood, take a puppy on a trip to the vet, join in a puppy training session and lots more canine activities.

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The dazzling follow-up to the phenomenal The Book of Stolen Dreams from master storyteller David Farr, perfect for fans of Katherine Rundell and Philip Pullman.Step inside the pages of an immortal adventure...Rachel and Robert have defeated the tyrant Malstain and become the heroes of Krasnia, but all is not how it should be. Robert is swept away with his new friends, leaving Rachel alone to take care of her ailing father, who's lost without their beloved mother.From nowhere, a boy appears knowing the secrets of the hidden blood-red key. For the key is a way into the Hinterland - and Rachel must promise that, as a new key keeper, she will answer when it calls. When a young girl, Elsa Spiegel, is illegally smuggled into the Hinterland, Rachel has no choice but to use her key to save Elsa. But her fate is linked to Krasnia, and Rachel must battle to save her home as she knows it.Praise for The Book of Stolen Dreams:"A new and important voice for young people." Michael Morpurgo"Dazzling! An instant classic. An eye-wateringly funny and jaw-droppingly fantastical adventure, chock-a-block with rare books, airships, and penguin-shaped hats." Ben Miller"A wonderful story. Gripping and magical." Anthony Horowitz

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Winner of The Week Junior Book Awards Children's Book of the Year: Younger FictionThe Mistrys are off on holiday, in the fifth hilarious mystery in the award-winning Anisha, Accidental Detective series!Pack your bags - we're off to a holiday camp! Milo can't wait to see the wildlife, Manny's learning survival skills, and even Granny's going to have a go at archery. Honestly, I just want to read my book, but there's NEVER any time to relax for Anisha, Accidental Detective. The holiday park's mascot, Delilah the duck, has been DESTROYED, and my new friend Cleo is everyone's number one suspect. But I'm sure she's innocent, and I'm going to do whatever it takes to prove it. Let's hope we can find the real culprit, and QUACK the case!!Praise for the Anisha, Accidental Detective series:Winner of the Sainsbury's Children's Book Prize and of the Crimefest Best Crime Novel for ChildrenShortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Award, the British Book Awards Children's Book of the Year, and the Laugh Out Loud Book Award"DELIGHTFUL! Perfect for younger detectives - so funny and clever and sweet" Robin Stevens, author of the Murder Most Unladylike series"An absolute joy" Jennifer Killick, author of Crater Lake"Super funny and packed with lovable characters" Swapna Haddow, author of Dave Pigeon

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This delightful sticker book introduces little children to different times of day and daily events, from eating breakfast to reading a bedtime story. With lots of stickers to add to every page, children will love interacting with the day's routines, such as choosing what to wear and what to eat for lunch.

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"I loved it! A rich and exciting story." LD Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency"A wonderfully pacy adventure full of imagination and jeopardy." Jasbinder Bilan, author of Asha & the Spirit Bird"Hilarious - full of humour, friendship, and mythical adventure." Sarah Driver, author of The Huntress trilogyMeet Alex Neptune, the boy with the power of the ocean in his hands - a brand-new hero for fans of Percy Jackson and Dragon Realm!For as long as Alex Neptune can remember, the ocean has been trying to kill him. So he's not too happy when a bunch of sea creatures drag him to the abandoned aquarium on the hill, where an imprisoned water dragon needs his help. But how can he say no to a magical myth?Recruiting his tech-genius best friend Zoey, legend-lover Anil, a sharp-shooting octopus, four acrobatic otters and a thieving seagull, Alex plots a heist to break the dragon out. And suddenly discovers the power of the ocean at his fingertips...

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Lift the flaps to discover what light is, where it comes from and how it works, from rainbows and reflections to lightyears and lasers. Then see light in action for yourself by trying out some simple home experiments.

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Follow the owl professor as he takes two children on a tour of a body. But not just any human body - a gigantic factory building built to explain how real bodies work, from cell 'building blocks' to conveyor belts that carry life-giving energy packets and transport defenders to repel germ attacks! This beautifully illustrated book will open children's eyes to the wonder and weirdness of what's going on inside them.

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Join the dolls as they look after all kinds of pets, such as playful puppies, cuddly kittens, as well as hens, lambs and a pony. Discover what they give them to eat and how they look after them.

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Crammed with clever tips, tricks and techniques, this book makes mental arithmetic a breeze. With lots of practice puzzles and questions - just lift the flaps to reveal the answers. At the end, you can put your newly-learned skills to the test with a maths maze game. A fun way for 5-8 year olds to learn and practise essential maths skills. Supports primary maths teaching and Singapore maths.

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Relax - take a moment to breathe. This delightful painting book will help make space for your mind to calm down. It's filled with exquisite scenes from the natural world that will help children - and adults - focus on the here and now and let go of worries. Simply brush water over the tranquil black and white designs to reveal an inspiring array of beautiful colours. Includes an introductory page with tips on mindfulness.

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Packed with vivid scenes showing garden favourites from a pumpkin patch to busy butterflies and frolicking foxes. Simply brush water over the black and white designs to reveal an array of sumptuous colours.

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First experiences are a regular occurence for small children and sharing books is a good way to prepare them for what to expect. A cheerful, reassuring story about a boy visiting the dentist for the first time. Illustrated by Stephen Cartwright, best known for his much-loved Poppy and Sam books.

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Clever, quirky and hugely imaginative, discover the eagerly anticipated new eco-adventure series from the bestselling author of A Place Called Perfect.Who would you trust to save the world...a boy or a billionaire?The earth has shifted on its axis and a mysterious dark mark has appeared on the sun - the whole world is in peril! But billionaire tech genius Howard Hansom has a plan...When Grian's sister goes missing he's convinced she has run off to Hansom's new city to help save the world. But when Grian and his two friends Jeffrey and Shelli track her there they find that nothing is quite as it seems.Why is everything so secret? Where is the mysterious Area 13? What does Howard Hansom want with all the people he has enticed to live in his city?The days are getting darker but what's really happening to the sun?

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From the bestselling and award-winning A.M. Howell, author of The Garden of Lost Secrets and The House of One Hundred Clocks, comes a brand-new thrilling historical mystery of stolen treasure, friendship and deep courage set in the immediate aftermath of the Second World War. February 1948.Ruth has been whisked off to the lonely Rook Farm to investigate the discovery of long-buried treasure with her mother. But at the farmhouse, she finds secrets lurk around every corner. Joe, the farmer's son, is hiding something about the treasure, while land girl Audrey watches their every move.But before Ruth can find out more, the treasure is stolen... With a storm coming, Ruth must race to uncover the secrets of the treasure keepers before all of their lives are changed forever. Praise for A.M. HowellWINNER OF THE MAL PEET CHILDREN'S AWARDWINNER OF THE EAST ANGLIAN BOOK OF THE YEARA SUNDAY TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK"Howell is a hypnotically readable writer, who keeps the pulse racing, while allowing every character slowly to unravel." The Telegraph"Gripping plot as well as authentic historical detail." The Daily Mail"Fans of Emma Carroll will adore this historical tale of derring-do and righted wrongs." The Times"Atmospheric, full of period detail, and most importantly, thrilling." The i

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Packed with appealing activities, this colourful workbook will help children develop their times tables knowledge, focusing on the 7, 9, 11 and 12 times tables.

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The polar bears' frozen planet is melting and they need our help. They come to Warmland to explain what's really going wrong. Luckily they find a group of lively, sparky kids who jump into action and draw up a BRILLIANT PLAN. This positive , fun and informative book provides both a really helpful introduction to climate change and a positive action list for all readers.

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Dress the dolls as they fulfil their ice skating dreams. Includes outfits for a training session, costumes for a competition and a spectacular ballet on ice. Add their skates and lots of glamorous accessories too.

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Flaps, facts and an exciting range of outfits will inspire kids to get dressed for the day. From sports kit and superhero costumes to coats and wellies, this delightful book makes getting dressed fun.

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Step inside the magical world of Santa's workshop as you press the buttons in this enchantingly illustrated book to hear elves making toys, reindeer bells jingling, Christmas music playing, and Santa's sleigh whooshing off into the night sky at the end.

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Why can't I be happy all the time? What can I do when I feel like exploding? Is it ok to give up? This book is packed full of tips, tools and everyday situations to help kids think about and answer these BIG questions for themselves.

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Lift the flaps and learn important maths skills, from adding and subtracting to fractions and shapes. Simple explanations, engaging illustrations and fun puzzles make new concepts easy to grasp.

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Keep little superheroes entertained with this handy activity book, bursting with superhero-themed picture puzzles, dot-to-dots, spot-the-differences, simple wordsearches and more. Speed through a maze to the villain's lair, spot the difference between super-suits and vehicles, complete a superpowers wordsearch and more. All the activities are designed to help children develop vital skills in reading, writing, counting and observation.

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Decode top secret messages and infiltrate enemy bases in this book of puzzles. From unmasking double agents to assembling state-of-the-art gadgets, there are plenty of activities to keep budding secret agents busy on journeys or whilst out and about.

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Genetically-modified teens try to bring down the organisation that made them, in this second action-packed installment in the 21% Monster series.The girl put her hands on her hips, cocked her head and answered: 'My name is Aurora María Ash-Valero and I'm here to kick your butt!" Since Darren Devlin and Marek Masters joined forces, there has only been one thing on their minds - taking down XSP, the secret organisation that transformed them into genetically-modified superhumans. Even with 21% monster Darren's incredible strength, and 19% alien Marek's super intelligence, XSP is more than a match for them.But what if there was another survivor of XSP's experiments? A tall, tough, athletic teen girl able to withstand sub-zero temperatures and track potential predators? A girl who's 17% sabre-tooth polar bear, and out for revenge.Two's company, but Three IS UNSTOPPABLE in this high-octane adventure, 21% Monster: Ice Giant.

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In this magical sticker book, you can complete pictures of some of the world's most awe-inspiring mythical beasts - from a howling werewolf and monstrous yeti, to a fiery Leviathan and majestic Chinese dragon. Not forgetting the terrifying Medusa, of course... Find the right stickers to complete your beasts, then read their descriptions, compare their statistics, and use them to create some stories of your own.

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At Miss Molly's School of Kindness, three naughty fox cubs find out how to be kind to others, kind to themselves, and the importance of being kind to the planet. A perfect way to start conversations with children about kindness, with humour, a fun story, and a cast of lively animal characters.

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This little write-in activity book is full of dinosaurs to learn how to doodle, with space to copy them and colour them in.

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Meet Knitbone Pepper, the lovable ghost dog haunting Starcross Hall and collect all his adventures! Knitbone Pepper has made lots of new animal friends since becoming a ghost dog. But his beloved owner, Winnie, is missing him. Can the ghostly gang come up with a plan to help Winnie see Knitbone again? Packed with adventure, chuckles and woofs!

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A beautiful and gentle look at the circle of life, using Christine Pym's gorgeous animal characters to explore the emotions and facts around death, with questions such as Is it ok to talk about dying? What happens when someone dies? Can I shout and cry and hide away? and How can I stop feeling sad?

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Join the exciting world of a bride-to-be as she prepares for, then celebrates her special day in this magical sticker book. With over 300 stickers to dress the brides and grooms as they prepare for their big day – trying on wedding dresses and suits, choosing the cake, dressing for the big day and the first dance.

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The dolls love travelling the world in their girl band. Use the stickers to dress them for a dance rehearsal, a day in the recording studio, a big performance and their jet-setting world tour. With over 400 stickers of glamorous dresses, cool costumes, instruments, microphones and more.

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Dress the girl and boy dolls in wonderful traditional costumes for festivals and ceremonies around the world, including beautiful silk saris at an Indian wedding, fabulous flamenco dresses in Spain, a Mexican carnival and harvest festival in Tibet. There’s over 250 stickers of outfits and accessories, and a sticker world map of all the countries.

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Turn on your torches and join Aveline Jones!Aveline is thrilled when she discovers that the holiday cottage her mum has rented for the summer is beside a stone circle. Thousands of years old, the local villagers refer to the ancient structure as the Witch Stones, and Aveline cannot wait to learn more about them.Then Aveline meets Hazel. Impossibly cool, mysterious yet friendly, Aveline soon falls under Hazel's spell. In fact, Hazel is quite unlike anyone Aveline has ever met before, but she can't work out why. Will Aveline discover the truth about Hazel, before it's too late?Join the world of Aveline Jones, where mysteries are solved, spirits are laid to rest, and everybody gets to bed on time. Perfect for adventurers aged 9+ and fans of Michelle Harrison, Piers Torday and Jamie Littler.

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Children can dress the dolls for a glamorous masked ball, an ice skating adventure, a trip to the ballet, a magical carriage ride and lots more in this Christmassy sticker book. With over 600 stickers of beautiful dresses, cosy coats, beautifully-wrapped gifts, ice skates and tutus to get the dolls ready for the festive season.

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Dress the dolls as they look after their adorable cats and kittens, taking them on a trip to the vet, a pamper session at the grooming salon, a fun day out at the park and lots more. With over 500 stickers of outfits, animals, pet food and accessories, this activity book is a must for young animal lovers.

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Jet off and leave boredom behind with this pack of 50 wipe-clean cards, jam-packed with puzzles and activities including memory tests, guessing games, dot-to-dots and codebreakers. Perfect for holidays and long journeys, the pack contains one-player puzzles and exciting games for lots of players. The cards are wipe-clean and come with a pen, so each game can be enjoyed again and again.

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Oh no, there’s a shark in the park! Or is there? This entertaining story for beginner readers has simple rhyming text and colourful illustrations by Stephen Cartwright – and you can also listen to the story online. A delight to share with young children, or for beginner readers to read themselves, with parent’s notes on phonics at the back.

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This boxed set contains three simple 9-piece jigsaw puzzles and a beautifully illustrated board book. Little children will enjoy looking at the colourful scenes in the book, filled with jungle animals including a tiger, elephants, parrots and leopards, and then using the jigsaw pieces to recreate three scenes. Each jigsaw measures 17 x 17cm once complete.

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This spectacular sticker book is set in the year 2041, where the fastest, toughest, most extreme cars on the planet compete in an epic race through gleaming cities and scorching deserts. Add the right stickers to fit your cars with rocket boosters, grappling hooks and hover wheels. Then read the descriptions, compare the stats, and use them to decide who wins...

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Why do we need friends? How can we make friends? And what makes a good friend? This charmingly illustrated book explores the benefits of having friends, looking at different types of friendships, and what happens when friends fall out and make up. Includes helpful notes for grown-ups on talking to children about friendships, dealing with conflicts and imaginary friends.

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This entertaining book is bursting with ideas for fingerprinting lots of creepy crawlies, from bees and ladybirds to spiders and ants. Create scenes with hungry snails, wiggly worms, fluttering butterflies and lots more. With an inkpad of seven bright colours and a spiral binding so that the book lies flat.

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