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There's so much to digest when it comes to History - how do you know where to begin? These incredible short introductions are just the thing for readers aged 6+ who are beginning to explore ancient history. Get to know the basics on Pirates from famous looters to scurvy and hygiene, with easy-to-digest, humorous text that is reminiscent of the bestselling Horrible Histories series. James Davies' stunning artwork and infographics provide a fresh nonfiction approach that is sure to captivate young readers.

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Whoever heard of a Tyranno-ceratops? Or how about a diplo-dactyl? Flip the flaps to come up with fun combinations that put a new twist on dinosaurs - but watch out, these animals bite! With rhyming non-fiction text, fun facts, fantastic pop-ups and stunning artwork from Carmen Saldana these books are sure to raise a few giggles.2020 titles: Pets/SafariContentsPets: puppy, kitten, rabbit, budgie, lizardSafari: lion, elephant, zebra, giraffe, flamingo

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This fun board book is the perfect introduction to the sights of Halloween. From spooky ghosts to witches and ghosts, explore the vibrant artwork created by acclaimed artist Jane Foster. The perfect gift for littles ones at Halloween!

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For thousands of years people have looked up to the night sky and told stories about the stars. These epic tales tell of vengeful gods and goddesses, of monsters and heroes. Others try to make sense of the natural world, or unravel the mysterious forces of the universe. This stunning book brings together a selection of these legends from all over the world - from Ancient Greece to North America, Egypt, China, India and the South Pacific. Written by award-winning author Anita Ganeri and with beautifully detailed artwork by illustrator Andy Wilx, this is a magical book to be treasured for generations to come.

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Amazing Baby board books are created in comfortable, strong trim sizes to fit growing hands, and are sure to attract a baby's attention! With added textures elements, bold patterns and engaging illustrations, Squeak, Squeak is perfect for inquisitive babies.

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Babies will love exploring this soft cloth book whilst learning their first animal words. From cats and dogs, to fish and birds, familiarise little ones with their first animals with Jane Foster's delightful artwork. This book is the perfect size for little hands to hold on to and comes with a crinkle-effect front cover for extra sensory excitement. With bold, vibrant artwork by Jane Foster and beautifully presented in a gift box, this cloth book makes an ideal present for newborns.

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A new addition to the Pictura Puzzles series for 7+ years, Awesome Vehicles showcases amazing machines that go. Create a busy sailing scene, design your own rally car and draw a jet plane display team in action in the sky. Step into the awesome world of illustrator Scott Garrett, with fun facts that fire your imagination and stickers to colour, to bring to life some of the most impressive vehicles on Earth.

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Did you know that humpback whales are some of the furthest travelling mammals in the world? Or that Arctic terns fly from the Arctic to Antarctica and back again? In Melissa Castrillón's wonderfully illustrated Animazes, young readers can follow these incredible journeys through twisting, turning mazes. They can find a safe path for the wildebeest and trace a rockhopper penguin's trail up the slippery cliffs. An interactive, informative title for all ages.

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There's a smell I can't ignore.It's wafting through the kitchen door.It's time for me to find out more.I think it might be cake.How do you resist the most amazing cake ever? Especially when your mum has left a note saying that you MUST NOT eat the cake? This wonderful rhyming text from Simon Philip, author of You Must Bring a Hat, is illustrated with huge energy and humour by Lucia Gaggiotti.

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"When night shadows fall, and the moonlight gleams, The dreamweaver comes with her sack full of dreams..." The dreamweaver collects her magical dreams and sprinkles dream-dust on all the sleepy baby jungle animals. An enchanting bedtime story and exciting new territory for Claire Freedman, author of the bestselling Aliens Love Underpants series. With stunning illustrations from debut artist, Carrie May.

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It's the hottest day of the year, the perfect day for a boy and his grandad to set off on an adventure - and the perfect day to share a picnic with pirates!

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This silly but stylish slider book is sure to give little ones a giggle. They'll love joining in with a game of hide-and-seek as they move the sliders to reveal the bear hiding in every scene. Is it in the car? Or on the train? Just push the slider to find out!With beautiful artwork from google doodler Lydia Nichols, all the family will enjoy reading and playing along with this fresh new novelty series.

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This silly but stylish slider book is sure to give little ones a giggle. They'll love joining in with a game of hide-and-seek as they move the sliders to reveal the elephant hiding in every scene. Is it behind the tree? Or on the slide? Just push the slider to find out!With beautiful artwork from google doodler Lydia Nichols, all the family will enjoy reading and playing with this fresh new novelty series.

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Mr Left lives on the left page. And Mr Right lives on the right page. They just want to be together, but there's no way of getting from one page to the other. And they've tried everything! They try going across the page, they try going over the page and they even try going under the page in this delightful gatefold novelty. Children will love the simple narrative and will marvel at Mr Right's ingenious solution - it's one to get readers big or small thinking outside the box

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The tale of a cat that is so lazy he drives his friend Doodle the Dog mad. Can they learn to live together?

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Tiger claims that stripes are best. Leopard insists that spots are tops. Their squabble turns into a quarrel; the quarrel becomes a battle; and, by lunchtime, the jungle is a complete mess.Monkey calls a meeting of the Jungle Council and all the animals put their heads together to come up with a plan. Their cunningly stylish way of resolving matters will bring out the best in everyone . . . well, almost everyone. A gorgeously colourful, fabulously fashion-conscious and shrewdly funny new picture book.

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Tim doesn't mean to be terrible, he just likes to draw . . . and roar . . . dash . . . and splash. But at the end of a hectic day, he also loves to cuddle and snuggle!

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Britta Teckentrup, creator of the bestselling The Odd One Out and Where's the Pair returns with another gorgeously illustrated spotting book.In One is Not a Pair, each patterned page contains a set of pairs . . . but one thing does not match any of the others. Can you find it?Where is the broken pencil amongst the matching sets? Which teddy bear does not have an identical twin? Which house is the only completely different one on the street?

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Anya lives with her mother and father in the shadow of the icy glacier where the Snow-Witch reigns. Every spring, Anya's mother journeys to the glacier to pick the blue gentian flowers that grow there. But this time, she does not return. She has been captured by the Snow-Witch and imprisoned in the ice. Anya and her father set off with the ravens to rescue her. It's a treacherous journey, and there is no knowing what they will find; but the strength of Anya's love conquers all; the Snow-Witch is defeated and Anya's mother is saved. Linda Sunderland recently gained an MA in Creative Writing (Contemporary Poetry). Raven Child and the Snow-Witch is her first picture book. Daniel is a hugely talented illustrator and has published many books including The Little Red Riding Hood for Harper Collins, New York.

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One fine bright day, Water Rat invites his friends to join him on his beloved little boat, the Saucy Nancy. He has planned a picturesque journey down the river and, afterwards, a sumptuous feast beneath the trees, with egg and cress sandwiches, marigold sponge and watermint jellies. But when some cackling ducks cause a commotion on the river, and Hare decides to man the boat, it looks like Water Rat's picnic mightn't be so perfect after all...

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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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Pictura Prints includes 12 prints which can be removed from the book, coloured in and displayed on your wall. Claire Rollet reimagines London with 12 stylish prints, featuring the cities most iconic landmarks, from Tower Bridge to Portobello Road.

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Textile artist, Jane Foster, makes toys and prints that appear throughout the world in iconic design publications and stores. Her retro-inspired designs have a strong Scandinavian influence and are set to become instant classics. With their vibrant, strong and cheerful look, these beautifully produced books make perfect gifts for a new baby or first birthday.

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The iconic bestselling Amazing Baby range brought up to date with a clean, fresh design style to appeal to today's parents. Fun, effective novelties and extras - from pops and tactiles to shiny cover finishes ensure parents will love to share these with their baby.

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The iconic bestselling Amazing Baby range is brought up to date with a clean, fresh design style to appeal to today's parents. Emma Dodd's bold black-and-white illustrations are designed to develop babies' eyesight and concentration from a young age. Fun, effective novelties and eye-catching extras aid focus, stimulate visual development, and encourage interaction. From pops and tactiles to shiny cover finishes, this striking multi-sensory board book is brilliant for bonding with your baby and boosting early brain development.

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When Tom wishes winter would never end, he meets another boy who shares his love of snow and ice. Playing together every day, Tom hardly notices that spring doesn't come - until he realises the terrible effect of unending winter is having on the countryside and his sick grandma. His friend is Winter's child, and for the seasons to go on the friends must say goodbye until next year.

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Bursting with crosswords, spot-the-difference, mazes and much, much more, this cosmic-packed activity book also contains over 80 stickers to play with in the book, or to use to decorate things. With characters from Jonny Duddle's massively popular picture book, The King of Space, this book also includes non-fiction facts about our own Solar System.

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Handsome cat William finds himself at the centre of mysterious case when famous masterpiece The Mona Cheesa is stolen from a Parisian gallery. Who could be responsible for the theft? Can William put the mysterious clues together in time? Fans of Helen Hancocks' Penguin in Peril won't be disappointed with this hilarious tale of cat and mouse.

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Oliver and his best friend Troll run a café in the woods. They make the BEST cakes - their troll customers would much rather eat cakes than children! One particularly busy day in the café, Oliver's sister Dolly disappears, so Oliver and Troll set off to find her. Their search takes them up Munch Mountain, where the biggest, meanest and grumpiest troll in the world lives. Oliver doesn't believe all the scary rumours, but Troll's not so sure . . .

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Words can change the world by starting new conversations. Abraham Lincoln inspired a nation, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti fought for women's rights and Greta Thunberg made her voice heard on global warming. The stirring words of the 16 speakers inside have formed milestones in modern history and engaged generations on important issues including war, women's rights, climate change and civil rights. Covering speeches from the last 150 years, explore the events leading up to each speech, listen to the words, and discover the impact they had on the world. Presented in graphic novel style, this is a book to inspire a new generation of thinkers and talkers.

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Explore habitats on a small scale. Look closely at what lives in a rock pool, explore the roots of a mangrove tree; plunge deep into an underwater cave and 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.

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A bold and stylish introduction to the iconic and most-loved sights of Christmas by leading textile design Jane Foster. From Father Christmas to Rudolph the reindeer, these cheerful, retro-inspired illustrations will make the perfect Christmas gift for little ones.

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The follow-up to Man on the Moon, featuring Bob's cousin Dougal, who shares the family trait of being unable to see what's going on behind his back. Count the hidden mermaids and mermen guiding Dougal on his search for the lost city of Atlants. Man on the Moon was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Award in 2003

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Get ready to start nursery with the classic Sophie la girafe toy, in this boardbook full of gentle messages and tips. Join Sophie for her first day at nursery in this book specially made for little ones settling into a new day care environment. This short story is perfect for reading aloud together with babies and toddlers, building familiarity and confidence about their days at nursery or with a childminder. Each scene picks out key first words, to help toddlers building their language skills. Textured, trace-the-shape pages will engage curious readers as they turn the pages. For parents and carers, each page features short practical tips to help you and your child, consulted by Early Years expert Lizzie Noble. Sophie la girafe has sold more than 50 million teether toys worldwide, and now the iconic toy from France turns 60. Celebrate with Sophie as she steps into the pages of a brand new series of baby books.Designed for reading together with your baby or toddler, this would also make the perfect birthday or returning to work gift.

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Working late at his desk in his office one night,the man raised his head as the space filled with light.Moonbeams and memories flooded the roomas did his longing of owning the moon . . .An over-indulged little boy grows into a very wealthy man who has everything he could possibly want on Earth. There is only one thing left that he MUST have - the moon he coveted as a child.Plans are drawn, machines built and factories sent spluttering into the air. Giant towers grow up and up and up. Soon the moon is nearly within the man's grasp - but someone else wants it too. Their tug of war ends in disaster when the moon shatters into a thousand pieces. It is up to the children to come to the rescue . . .A richly-detailed and heartwarming story with an important message about greed, happiness - and where NOT to look for it.

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Have fun while you learn in this vibrant book and model kit - perfect for curious preschoolers!This beautifully illustrated 32 page book features fun facts and detailed illustrations of all aspects of running a farm, from sowing and harvesting, to how to handle livestock and which vehicles are needed for which jobs.Punch out at slot together the barn, farmer, vehicle and farm animals (including a cow, sheep, pigs and chickens) and then piece together the jigsaw track to take you on a journey through fields of tasty crops and orchards ripe with fruit.

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From the bottom of the pond, to the tallest tree tops, where will your finger take you when you trace the trail? Little ones will love exploring the garden with a die-cut trail that they can follow along. With endearing artwork by Hannah and Holly, this book is the ideal gift for toddlers with a sense of adventure!

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Based on the Gigantosaurus animated TV series.Four young dinosaurs navigate the Cretaceous world in this roar-some adventure!This time, Mazu is on a mission to save a rare dragonfly species by finding the last dragonfly a safe place to lay her eggs. But Cror and Totor, the sneaky raptor twins, have other ideas. Can the Mazu, Tiny, Rocky and Bill outwit the raptors and save the dragonflies? Watch the episode and read the story!

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Rebecca Ashdown's The Perfect Parents is every child's guide to raising model parents. It's easy - just follow Mimi's simple steps. Sometimes, Mimi's parents don't seem to get the hang of all that training, but Mimi knows her rigorous routine of strict discipline has worked when her parents agree to get her a puppy . . . Suddenly the roles are reversed and Mimi has to learn that being trained is sometimes very hard work.

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Since publication of the first Little Grey Rabbit book in 1929, the series has become a classic of children's literature,capturing the hearts of many. The popularity of Alison Uttley's magical stories and Margaret Tempest's livelyillustrations meant that generations of children grew up with Grey Rabbit, Squirrel, Hare, Moldy Warp and littleFuzzypeg. These lovely versions of four favourite original titles will bring the world of Little Grey Rabbit to a newgeneration.

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If you enjoyed Templar's extraordinary Dragonology (New York Times Bestseller & Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week), then just wait until you see Egyptology. With a stunning gold foiled and embossed cover featuring three 'jewels', and with its creation overseen by TGH James, ex keeper of Egyptian Antiquities at the British Museum, Egyptology is Emily Sands' lavish 1926 scrapbook journal of a lost expedition. Full of novelties and recreations, such as a piece of mummy cloth, a booklet on hieroglyphs and a working board game , the book brims with beautiful art and fascinating facts about Ancient Egypt, and a has a final magnificent novelty in the back case.

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Celebrate 20 incredible years of Ology with this special edition of Dragonology - the journal of dragonologist Dr Ernest Drake.Do you believe in dragons? Said to originate from the library of eminent Victorian dragonologist Ernest Drake, this book imparts to readers the secrets of the ancient science of dragonology, bridging the gap between dragon legend and fact. The meticulous Dr. Drake assigns Latin names to various dragon species, ruminates on why dragons are able to speak, speculates on how they could fly, and explains the true purpose of their notorious hoarding habits. It includes a host of novelties, such as old letters, magic dust and dragon scales.In his afterword, Dr. Drake reveals that one of the crucial goals of dragonologists is to preserve and protect the magnificent creatures of their study wherever possible - a goal this lavishly illustrated volume most affectionately achieves. An incomparable gift for secret dragonologists everywhere! For true believers only. Don't let it fall into the wrong hands!The groundbreaking Ology series has sold more than 18 MILLION copies worldwide.

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A LOVABLE and ROARSOME lift-the-flap adventure with the dino babies as well as our four favourite dinos. Read this brand new story based on the Gigantosaurus TV series and characters by Jonny Duddle.Early one morning, the four dino friends are waiting excitedly for the dino babies to arrive. Mazu has got a VERY busy day planned for them. From painting pictures to giving BIG hugs, the dino babies learn the most important lesson of all . . . how to be the kindest dinos!But UH OH, who's that stomping grumpily towards them? Will the dino babies remember all the ways they can show their love to help Giganto before it's too late?Join Bill, Rocky, Tiny, Mazu and the dino babies in this adorable and joyful lift-the-flap adventure. With fun, sturdy flaps for little fingers to lift, this is the perfect gift to show a dinosaur or Gigantosaurus fan how much you love them!Watch the latest Gigantosaurus episodes now and read other books in the series like The Dino-Sitters Club, Dino Egg Hunt, Santasaurus Surprise, Where's Giganto? and The Story of Gigantosaurus.

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It's never too early to start reading to your baby. Baby's First Stories presents a unique blend of read-aloud stories and high-contrast visuals to stimulate baby as you read. With four stories, featuring an adorable elephant, panda, whale and bunny. This second book in the series focusses on faces and naming body parts, and encourages babies and carers to join in with their own games of peek-a-boo, or tickle-time. Featuring black-and-white artwork with bold pops of blue. Neither too long, nor too short, these stories easily fit into baby's daily routine, to make reading together a regular activity all the family can enjoy. When your little one is ready to move on, try the next book in the series: Baby's First Stories - 6-9 months. Each story collection has been created in consultation with early years experts to perfectly suit your baby's needs at every stage in their first year. Beautifully illustrated by award-winning textile designer Jane Foster, and written by picture book rising-star, Lily Murray.

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