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Rediscover your favourite Lighthouse Keeper picture book in this special 45th Anniversary Edition! Once there was a lighthouse keeper called Mr Grinling... Mr Grinling LOVES his food, especially the scrumptious lunch Mrs Grinling sends him every day. But - oh no! - he's not the only one who likes a snack and the local seagulls have started stealing Mrs Grinling's tasty treats...! Can Mr and Mrs Grinling come up with a cunning plan to keep those pesky seagulls away? Adventure, thrills and laughter on every page making it great fun for the whole family Special 45th Anniversary Edition makes this the perfect gift for old and new fans of the series Timeless story that generations of children have enjoyed Lush illustrations that echo the warmth, fun and humour of the book THE LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER - COLLECT THEM ALL! The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch Picture book paperback eBook The Lighthouse Keeper's Rescue Picture book paperback eBook The Lighthouse Keeper's Christmas Picture book paperback eBook The Lighthouse Keeper's Picnic Picture book paperback eBook The Lighthouse Keeper's Cat Picture book paperback eBook The Lighthouse Keeper's Catastrophe Picture book paperback eBook The Lighthouse Keeper's Breakfast Picture book paperback eBook The Lighthouse Keeper's Tea Picture book paperback eBook The Lighthouse Keeper's Mystery Picture book paperback eBook

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Colour in over 50 magical, fantastic Harry Potter characters and patterns in this gorgeous new OFFICIAL colouring book! Grab your favourite colouring pencils and crayons! This magical Harry Potter colouring book is not to be missed. It features gorgeous, eye-catching moments from throughout the films in an all-new art style. Colour in fantastical scenes from the magnificent Yule Ball; decorate Luna Lovegood’s most iconic (and zany!) outfits and doodle all over Hogwarts castle in this absolutely stunning official colouring book. This is the official Harry Potter colouring book Features characters from the beloved series and moments from the films Perfect for fans new and old!

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Soar into space with this glorious love story of alien folk, from the creators of The Gruffalo and Stick Man - read by Oscar-nominated actor Imelda Staunton! The Smeds (who are red) never mix with the Smoos (who are blue). So when a young Smed and Smoo fall in love, their families strongly disapprove. But peace is restored and love conquers all in this happiest of love stories. There's even a gorgeous purple baby to celebrate! The complete book now with a CD featuring the story, a listening game and song, all performed by award-winning actor Imelda Staunton From the creators of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog, which have all been made into animated films shown on BBC1 The animated film of The Smeds and the Smoos is the winner of an International Emmy Award The animated film of Tabby McTat is on BBC One at Christmas with voice artists including Jodie Whittaker (Doctor Who) as the narrator, Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey) as Fred, Sope Dirisu (Gangs of London) as Tabby McTat, alongside Cariad Lloyd, Joanna Scanlan and Susan Wokoma Look out for Jonty Gentoo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler in 2024. Praise for The Smeds and The Smoos: 'A book for our time.' BBC Radio 4 'Blast off with the most exciting book yet from the creator of The Gruffalo. Get ready for a wild and wonderful journey through space in a book that is perfect for reading together.' The Sun 'The Gruffalo team's own Jabberwocky, with rhyme and nonsense words but a happy ending, inventively illustrated by Scheffler.' The Times 'A timely tale of tolerance that's fun to read aloud.' Daily Express

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Master storyteller Philip Pullman returns to the world of Lyra and Will, Mrs Coulter and Lee Scoresby, Pantalaimon and Iorek Byrnison, in this must-have companion to the His Dark Materials trilogy. A book of stunning, moving, exhilarating, breathtaking scenes set during the events of Northern Lights, The Subtle Knife, The Amber Spyglass and The Book of Dust: from Serafina Pekkala sitting quietly on her cloud pine broom, listening to Dust, ahead of the epic battle with the Angels, to a young Lyra speculating about her mother's identity. In exquisite prose, Philip Pullman cuts new windows into his worlds for the reader to step through and reveals new truths about many of the iconic characters from Lyra's universe. … This His Dark Materials trilogy is a major, critically acclaimed HBO/BBC TV series starring Ruth Wilson, James McAvoy, Dafne Keen, Lin-Manuel Miranda. The perfect gift for every fan, of any age. His Dark Materials is one of the most popular and successful children's series of all time. First published in 1995, and acclaimed as a modern masterpiece, it won the UK's top awards for children's literature "Remarkable writing: courageous and dangerous as the best art should be" (The Times) "Rarely, if ever, have readers been offered such a casket of wonders" (Independent)

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Agent Moose, the best (worst) secret agent in the Big Forest, and his slightly-more-intelligent sidekick Owlfred are on the case in this new full colour graphic novel series. Something fishy is going on at the South Shore. Folks just disappear and are never seen again. But when Agent Moose learns that a key witness has gone missing, he and Owlfred ride to the rescue. Will they find the missing turtle before time runs out? Perfect for fans of Dog Man and Bunny vs Monkey. Laughs on every page! Brilliantly illustrated by the winner of the 2021 Blue Peter Best Book with Facts Award for A Day in the Life of a Poo, a Gnu and You.

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"I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" - Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog Man. The second laugh-out-loud Bad Guys episode by award-winning creator Aaron Blabey, now in full colour. They sound like the Bad Guys, they look like the Bad Guys ... and they even smell like the Bad Guys. But Mr Wolf, Mr Piranha, Mr Snake and Mr Shark are about to change all of that - whether you want them to or not! The Bad Guys next mission? Rescue 10,000 chickens from a high-tech cage farm. But they are up against sizzling lasers, one feisty tarantula, and their very own Mr. Snake...who's also known as "The Chicken Swallower." What could possibly go wrong? The perfect illustrated novel for reluctant readers Perfect for fans of Dog Man and Captain Underpants Now an animated film from Dreamworks Praise for The Bad Guys series: "This book instantly joins the classic ranks of Captain Underpants and The Stinky Cheese Man. We challenge anyone to read this and keep a straight face." - Kirkus Reviews "Guaranteed to be a hit for chapter book readers looking for humor and action." - School Library Journal

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PART STORY, PART GAME - PURE ADVENTURE! "A new way of telling stories and in many ways the birth of modern gaming, these books captured the imaginations of a generation of kids - it's great to think that a new generation are going to be similarly captivated" bestselling author Charlie Higson You, the hero, must beat seven deadly serpents to the fortress of Mampang and destroy them before they can warn the Archmage of your mission to find the Crown of Kings. ABOUT THE SERIES The multi-million copy globally bestselling choose-your-own-adventure series is repackaged and reignited for a brand new generation of children. All you need is a dice and you can choose which way the story goes Be careful - the main character can die at any point! 20 million copies sold worldwide in 32 languages Perfect for kids who love gaming A great way to encourage children away from gaming on screens and get them back into reading books!

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Laugh out loud with Captain Underpants, from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Dog Man! Captain Underpants returns for a twelfth adventure in this #1 New York Times bestselling series. George and Harold, and their doubles, Yesterday George and Yesterday Harold, have a good thing going. Two of them go to school, while the other two hide in the tree house and play video games all day – then they switch! But when their malicious gym teacher, Mr. Meaner, creates a method of mind-control that turns their fellow students into attentive, obedient, perfect children, the future of all humanity will be in their hands! About the series: Captain Underpants is now a feature-length animated film from DreamWorks and a series on NETFLIX The original Captain Underpants books are fully illustrated with black and white comic book drawings The books are now also available in full-colour graphic novels Perfect for all children, but especially those who are struggling to engage with reading Full of fun and laughs (and toilet humour)!

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Two Books in one! Episodes 11 & 12 in the hit Bad Guys series - soon to be a feature film animation. "I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" – Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog Man They sound like the Bad Guys, they look like the Bad Guys ... and they even smell like the Bad Guys. But Mr Wolf, Mr Piranha, Mr Snake and Mr Shark are about to change all of that – whether you want them to or not! EPISODE ELEVEN: THE DAWN OF THE UNDERLORD The Bad Guys – sorry, Shadow Squad-G – have finally saved the world from butt-handed evil. And now it's time to celebrate! But when one member of the team makes a shocking discovery, the party might be over sooner than everyone thinks... EPISODE TWELVE: THE ONE?! Seriously, WHAT is going on with Snake?! Terrible powers have been revealed! Evil allies have materialized! Inter-dimensional doors have opened! Shady-looking cloaks have been purchased! What is his deal?!And that's not all! Why does Agent Fox suddenly have a whole lot more backstory than we'd counted on?! Dang it! We need answers! WHAT IS GOING ON HERE?!Wolf and the gang are back. And things are worse than ever. Or badder than ever... if you think that sounds cooler and don't have a problem with bad grammar.BAD GUYS #12 WILL MELT YOUR BRAIN... ABOUT THE SERIES Full of hilarious line illustrations throughout Fans of Dog Man, Cat Kid and Captain Underpants will love this series Perfect for children who a struggling with reading - or who just want to laugh their socks off The Bad Guys feature length animation will release in UK cinemas on 1 April 2022 Praise for The Bad Guys: "[T]his book instantly joins the classic ranks of Captain Underpants... We challenge anyone to read this and keep a straight face." - Kirkus Reviews BOOKS INCLUDED IN THIS TWO BOOK BIND-UP EDITION Episode 11: The Dawn of the Underlord Episode 12: The One?!

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From the bestselling team behind Horrible Histories! It's time to delve into the totally true (sort of) and incredibly intriguing pages of Boudica's Secret Diary. Terry Deary steps into the mind of one of history's most powerful warriors, bringing you Boudica's thoughts on: the Romans! uprisings! marriage! Gaul! Horrible Histories' Secret Diaries of the most extraordinary (and Horrible) characters of all time will blow your mind. Horrible Histories' Secret Diaries are the perfect introduction to important figures from history. Fully illustrated throughout and told from the character's (sometimes delusional) point of view, each diary reveals the (quite likely) inner workings of their minds during the events that shaped their lives. Covering key moments in Boudica's life and the history of the Roman Empire's rule in Britain, the Secret Diary of Boudica reveals her: reaction to becoming the warrior Queen of the Iceni relationship with her servant and friend, Marcus leadership of her Celtish tribe battles against the Roman Empire Each diary is the perfect introduction to a pivotal era in British History, brilliantly immersive and sure to capture the imagination!

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The new picture book from the bestselling duo behind the phenomenal I Need A New Bum! My bum is a rascal… so hard to restrain! It likes to jump puddles and play in the rain… The noisy bum is back – and more cheeky than ever! When a little boy tries to control his mischievous bottom, he finds it impossible! Maybe he should just sit still? He does his best but soon enough he feels a wriggle… and a jiggle… his cheeky bum is on the move again! Children and parents will love this book - no ifs, ands, or butts about it! The fourth book in the bestselling series! An international bestseller Hilarious story with eye-catching illustrations that children will love The perfect gift for anyone who loves to laugh! COLLECT THE SERIES I Need a New Bum (paperback, board book) I've Broken My Bum! (paperback) My Bum Is So Noisy (paperback) My Bum Is So Cheeky! (paperback) My Bum is SO NOISY! (paperback) My Bum is SO NOISY! (sound book) My Bum is SO CHRISTMASSY! (paperback) My Bum's on the Run! (paperback) PRIASE FOR I NEED A NEW BUM "I can assure you right now that your kids will love this book. They will giggle, they will laugh, and they will want this book to be read over and over again because it is just plain silly and funny ... the perfect kid-combo." Storywraps

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Join Max and T.Rex for a Choctastic adventure in the next picture book in the Dear Dinosaur series, written by Chae Strathie and illustrated by Nicola O'Byrne! When Max finds out that Dinosaurs normally eat twigs, stones and creepy-crawlies - EW! - he wants them to be able to try a tasty treat for a change. Max sends T.Rex some of his favourite sweets, chocolate buttons, to share with the other dinosaurs! But T.Rex isn't great at sharing his new favourite food with the other dinosaurs ... oh no! So Max shows T.Rex that chocolate is THE BEST, but SHARING it makes it taste better! A brilliant edition, perfect for Easter gifts, to the bestselling Dear Dinosaur series, with a chocolate and sweet treat filled adventure! Written with a mixture of letters, emails and postcards sent between Max and his best friend, T.Rex The perfect gift for dinosaur loving toddlers Funny text with bold and bright illustrations

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Dog Man and Petey face their biggest challenges yet in the tenth Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and illustrator Dav Pilkey - now available in paperback. Dog Man is down on his luck, Petey confronts his not so purr-fect past, and Grampa is up to no good. The world is spinning out of control as new villains spill into town. Everything seems dark and full of despair. But hope is not lost. Can the incredible power of love save the day? Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including: empathy kindness persistence and the importance of doing good. Full colour pages throughout. Love Dog Man? Check out Cat Kid Comic Club and Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey! Everyone Digs Dog Man! "High-intensity, heartwarming, and, above all, hysterically funny." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Riotously funny and original." - School Library Journal, starred review "An utter, unfettered delight." - Booklist, starred review "Readers (of any age) will be giggling from start to finish." - Publishers Weekly, starred review "Action-oriented cartoons... Laffs aplenty." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review

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The top-of-the-class, extra special 20th book from multi-million copy selling author and illustrator Liz Pichon. A feel-good, laugh-out-loud, packed-with-pictures Tom Gates story! It's TIDY UP Saturday, but Tom is VERY busy relaxing and not helping out much. Until he spots the art box of his dreams in a shop window and everything changes. He's suddenly focused on earning extra pocket money and helping with EVERYTHING. But nothing quite goes to plan. Washing and shrinking Delia's clothes isn't a good start. And the hours spent carefully cleaning cars with Derek are ruined overnight when a storm hits Oakfield Town, causing even MORE chaos. At this rate it's going to take a MILLION years for Tom to get the art box of his dreams... or will it? ABOUT THE SERIES: Written in diary form Every page STUFFED full of laughs, stories, doodles and creative FUN The Brilliant World of Tom Gates was the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize! Perfect gifts for boys & girls who love to laugh themselves silly The first series of The Brilliant World of Tom Gates won the Scottish BAFTA for Entertainment! Don't miss Shoe Wars - the epic standalone by Liz Pichon.

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Discover all the foul facts about the history of the mythological land with history's most horrible headlines: Greek edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to the Groovy Greeks. From why girls ran about naked pretending to be bears to why doctors tasted their patients' earwax. It's all in Horrible Histories: Groovy Greeks: fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories – with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie – Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

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How Will It Be With Baby & Me? is a moving yet reassuring journey through a child's feelings of anxiety about a new arrival. With his mum announcing that he will have a new baby brother Jack is worried what will happen when he arrives... Will Mummy take her love for Jack and give it away? "My love for you will never change, Its warmth and glory stay the same..." With mindfulness activities for families to do together to combat feelings of anxiety. Beautifully illustrated and simply written, it allows the reader to understand how a child might be feeling and gives a voice to those thoughts that are pinging around a child's head making them feel wobbly and upset. Can be shared with younger children or read independently. This book series is honest and uses simple language designed to start conversations and provide comfort. Part of the Big Little Hearts series written to support families dealing with traumatic events in life: Already published: When Can I Go Back to School? and Who Will Love Me When You're Gone? for families going through big changes.

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Bake your way through Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! Inspired by the films, this is the first in the series of our magical official Harry Potter cookbooks! Packed with 45 recipes and gorgeous, eye-catching photography, this baking cookbook inspired by the films is a must-have for every Harry Potter fan. From Pumpkin Patch Pies to Owl Muffins, Luna’s Spectrespecs Cookies to Hogwarts Gingerbread, these 45 mouthwatering recipes that will, dare we say … ensnare the senses! Host a Great Hall-inspired feast for your friends or delight in a portion for one. This baking cookbook is great for everyone Includes a multitude of gluten-free, nut-free and vegan recipes! All 45 recipes are inspired by the Harry Potter films. Watch out for the official Harry Potter Cookbook 9781338893076 - published September 2023.

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From Alice Hemming, the bestselling author of The Midnight Unicorn, comes an exciting unicorn fairytale in the Dark Unicorns series. If you thought you'd heard every fairy tale, then think again... Long ago, a cruel winter plagued the land and people started to mysteriously disappear. A girl called Violet heard all the stories and the rumours that an evil unicorn was behind it all. Years later, when a terrible winter descends once more. Violet's True Love, Nicolas, goes missing. Realising that the old stories must be true, Violet embarks on a risky journey to the far North, not only leaving behind her home but her family and wealth too. The journey will push her to her limits, yet she will also find help, friendship and comfort in the most unlikely places. And one thing is for sure: Nicolas is out there and he needs Violet's help. But how long will he survive in the bitter cold of winter? Enchanting dark fairy tales with magical unicorns, fearsome villains and inspiring heroines Perfect for fans of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief Great for people who love fairy tales, Disney and unicorns DARK UNICORNS - COLLECT THEM ALL! The Midnight Unicorn Paperback eBook The Darkest Unicorn Paperback eBook The Cursed Unicorn Paperback eBook The Blazing Unicorn Paperback eBook The Frozen Unicorn Paperback eBook

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Laugh out loud with Captain Underpants, from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Dog Man! The Radioactive Robo-Boxers are back in the tenth full colour book in this #1 New York Times bestselling series. When we last saw our heroes, George and Harold, they had been turned into evil zombie nerds doomed to roam a devastated, postapocalyptic planet for all eternity. But why, you might ask, didn't the amazing Captain Underpants save the boys from this frightening fate? Because Tippy Tinkletrousers and his time-traveling hijinks prevented George and Harold from creating Captain Underpants in the first place! Now, having changed the course of human history forever, they'll have to figure out a way to change it back! About the series: Captain Underpants is now a feature-length animated film from DreamWorks and a series on NETFLIX The original Captain Underpants books are fully illustrated with black and white comic book drawings The books are now also available in full-colour graphic novels Perfect for all children, but especially those who are struggling to engage with reading Full of fun and laughs (and toilet humour)!

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Children climb to new heights in reading and writing with these engaging word-building games! Working from the starting word at the bottom, children read clues on each rung, then change and rearrange letters to create words until they reach the top. All the while, they're boosting decoding and spelling skills, broadening vocabulary, and becoming better, more fluent readers. Word building games for Ages 7-8 to build fluency, vocabulary and spelling skills Over 80 photocopiable activities Perfect for use in the classroom or at home About the Author: Timothy Rasinski is a professor of literacy education at Kent State University and director of its award winning reading clinic. He has written over 200 articles and has authored, co-authored or edited over 50 books or curriculum programs on reading education. Please note this book is a UK edition and therefore contains British-English spellings.

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  Time to keep germs at bay with this Baby Shark chunky and bright board book. Sing along to a catchy song... cleaning has never been so fun! Wash your fins! Doo doo doo doo doo doo! Family favourite, Baby Shark, is ready to help children learn the best ways to wash their hands in this fun and chunky board book. If hand-washing is an important part of your day, then this is the perfect book for you! Sing along and wash your hands with baby shark! Contains fun dance move prompts on each page to coordinate with the song, along with a full spread at the end explaining how to do them.  Another fantastic title in the Baby Shark series, based on the hit song we all love. Helps children learn how to wash their hands in a fun and engaging way  In

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The hilarious third instalment from the bestselling creative team behind viral sensation The Wonky Donkey is now available in a super cute board book edition! Meet Grinny Granny - the latest addition to the phenomenal Donkey family. And just like Wonky Donkey and Dinky Donkey, she is silly and funny all at once. With a wonderful rhyming text and illustrations full of humour, The Grinny Granny Donkey will make you hee haw with laughter! The Wonky Donkey was recommended as a favourite bedtime read by Tom Fletcher on BookTrust A brilliantly funny story by Craig Smith and beautiful illustration by Katz Cowley will guarantee that The Grinny Granny Donkey will become your new favourite picture book Chunky board book edition of the bestselling picture book The award-winning Donkey books bring families together with love, laughter and fun

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From the bestselling author duo behind Can You See Me? comes this exceptional portrayal of autism diagnosis, with diary entries by 12-year-old autistic author Libby Scott. Taking place before Can You See Me? and Do You Know Me? this standout prequel follows Tally through her autism diagnosis in her final year of primary school. Ten-year-old Tally had high hopes for Year 6. Being in the top class at school means a whole host of privileges, but even better than that is the school production - and Tally is convinced she'll win the lead role. But at home, things aren't going so well. Mum and Dad have been making Tally feel pressured and upset, and Tally wishes things didn't bother her so much - but they do, and sometimes she feels so misunderstood and frustrated, she could explode. Then Tally's mum and dad tell her about something she's never heard about before. Something called autism. And everything changes. The third book written in collaboration with Libby Scott & prequel to the bestselling Can You See Me? When Libby's mum shared a short piece of Libby's writing online it soon went viral, with tens of thousands of people saying that Libby's writing helped them understand autism for the first time This fictionalised portrayal of a young autistic girl is written by Rebecca Westcott, in close collaboration with Libby Scott, making it a truly original and inspirational book that will give readers of all ages a deeper understanding of what it's like to be autistic Perfect for fans of The Goldfish Boy, Wonder and The Curious Incident of the Dog In the Night-time PRAISE FOR CAN YOU SEE ME 'This is a powerful and highly relatable story about fitting in and being yourself. Tally's diary entries give an authentic insight into one girl's perspective of being autistic, and smashing a host of common assumptions and stereotypes about autism as we see Tally's potent sense of humour and her deep empathy.' Booktrust 'Recommended for readers with autism who will feel genuinely seen and for those desiring to see others more clearly' Kirkus

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A timely and honest coming-of-age story that explores the complicated relationship between identity, culture, family, and love. Seventeen-year-old Pakistani immigrant, Zara Hossain, has been leading a fairly typical life in Texas since her family moved there for her father's work. While dealing with the Islamophobia that she faces at school, Zara has to lay low, trying not to stir up any trouble and jeopardize their family's dependent visa status while they await their green card approval. But one day her tormentor, star football player Tyler Benson, takes things too far, leaving a threatening note in her locker, and gets suspended. As an act of revenge against her for speaking out, Tyler and his friends vandalize Zara's house with racist graffiti, leading to a violent crime that puts Zara's entire future at risk. Now she must pay the ultimate price and choose between fighting to stay in the only place she's ever called home or losing the life she loves and everyone in it.

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Gossip Girl meets One of Us is Lying in this tense, taut, unputdownable murder mystery. In Gold Coast, Long Island, everything from the expensive boutiques to the manicured beaches, to the pressed uniforms of Jill Newman and her friends, looks perfect. But as Jill found out three years ago, nothing is as it seems. Jill's best friend, the brilliant, dazzling Shaila Arnold, was killed by her boyfriend. After that dark night on the beach, Graham confessed, the case was closed, and Jill tried to move on. Now, it's Jill's senior year and she's determined to make it her best yet. After all, she's a senior and a Player - a member of Gold Coast Prep's exclusive, not-so-secret secret society. Senior Players have the best parties, highest grades and the admiration of the entire school. This is going to be Jill's year. She's sure of it. But when Jill starts getting texts proclaiming Graham's innocence, her dreams of the perfect senior year start to crumble. If Graham didn't kill Shaila, who did? Jill vows to find out, but digging deeper could mean putting her friendships, and her future, in jeopardy. In development as major HBO Max television show THE PLAYERS TABLE A fast paced, nail-biting thriller that keeps you won't be able to put down Authored by The New York Times best-selling author, Jessica Goodman Perfect for fans of Gossip Girl and One of Us is Lying

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In every house, in every bed, A bedtime book was being read... Prepare to tuck into a magical tale about the importance of bedtime stories. One night, all the animals' bedtime story books start disappearing! That's right, no more books at night for the little owls, the small squirrels, hedgehogs or even skunks. Books are just disappearing left and right! One brave rabbit called Eliza sets out to solve the mystery - is it a bat? A bird? Eliza finds that it's a sad little Snatchabook, a small, magical creature who just wants someone to read to him. And that's when a mission is set ... to turn a wrong into right. A heart-warming bedtime story about reading together and imaginative play, written by the fantastic Helen Docherty and illustrated by Thomas Docherty With a wonderful message about including and helping others, perfect for encouraging empathy Helen and Thomas Docherty are the author and illustrator behind The Screen Thief , The Knight Who Wouldn't Fight and Abracazebra

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From the bestselling team behind Horrible Histories - a hilarious and equally gory spin-off series delving into the diaries of famous people of the past! It's time to delve into the totally true (sort of) and incredibly intriguing pages of Henry VIII's Secret Diary. First! Terry Deary steps into the mind of one of history's most tyrannical kings, bringing you Henry VIII's thoughts on: the Plague Christmas his wives the French executions the Church his wives! Scotland feasts his wives!! hunting Horrible Histories' Secret Diaries of the most extraordinary (and Horrible) characters of all time will blow your mind. ABOUT THE SERIES Horrible Histories' Secret Diaries are the perfect introduction to important figures from history. Fully illustrated throughout and told from the character's (sometimes delusional) point of view, each diary reveals the (quite likely) inner workings of their minds during the events that shaped their lives. Covering key moments in Henry's life and the history of the Tudor period, the Secret Diary of Henry VIII reveals his: reaction to the death of his father, Henry VII experience at the field of the cloth of gold relations with the Churchhopes for a son thoughts on his enemies and his allies right up to the end of his life in 1547. Each diary is the perfect introduction to a pivotal era in British History, brilliantly immersive and sure to capture the imagination!

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An explosive romantasy YA, perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and Lore. "A thrilling, fast-paced, and brutal tale of revenge, loyalty, courage, and friendship. Avery has created a world that is merciless in its cruelty and trickery, and a cast of gods who revel in causing chaos, but Ara, a heroine full of heart, is more than a match for even the wickedest of them." - Melinda Salisbury, bestselling author of Her Dark Wings Every Lunar Eclipse signifies the beginning of The Immortal Games: an epic set of games played by the Gods of Olympus, with randomly-selected humans as their Tokens. The stakes are high; the Gods covet entertainment and glory above all else, for the Tokens, it's about survival. 17-year-old Ara wants revenge. Revenge on the Gods for allowing her older sister to die in the Games. She's determined to be selected as a Token and find a weapon powerful enough to kill a God. But when she's plucked from the clutches of death by Hades, God of the Underworld, the odds are stacked against her. Hades is the outcast of the Gods, and the only one who has never won the games. But he soon realises that Ara does not fear death, just as she does not fear him, and when a wager with Zeus and Poseidon puts both their futures at stake, the games take on a new meaning. With each challenge, the games become more brutal. Can Ara put aside her rage and survive? For fans of Circe, Ariadne and The Silence of the Girls. Perfectly plotted Greek Mythology and Astrology makes this the perfect YA for BookTok. Cover stunningly illustrated by Instagram star, Tom Roberts.

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The #1 bestselling Shiver in the Shiver trilogy, rejacketed for a new generation of fans. This chilling love story will have you hooked from the very first page. When a local boy is killed by wolves, Grace's small town becomes a place of fear. But Grace is fascinated by the pack, and finds herself drawn to a yellow-eyed wolf. There's something about him – something almost human. Then Grace meets a yellow-eyed boy whose familiarity takes her breath away... Maggie Stiefvater is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the novels Shiver, Linger, and Forever. Her novel The Scopio Races was named a Michael L. Printz Honor Book by the American Library Association, while Publishers Weekly selected Maggie's The Raven Boys as a Best Book of the Year. PRAISE FOR THE SHIVER TRILOGY: ALL NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERS "Beautiful and moving." - School Library Journal "A lyrical tale of alienated werewolves and first love . . . [Stiefvater's] take on werewolves is interesting and original." -Publishers Weekly "Beautifully written, even poetic at times, and a perfect indulgence for readers of all ages." -BookPage

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Don't get bored - get busy! The must-have activity book for fans of Tom Gates: packed with drawing guides, fun games, brilliant puzzles and perfect pranks to play on older sisters - there's hours of fun ahead! Previously published in hardback in 2014 as The Brilliant World of Tom Gates Annual: now with added brand new pages from Liz.

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Laugh out loud with Captain Underpants, from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Dog Man! TRA-LA-LAA! Two Captain Underpants adventures in full-colour, as seen on NETFLIX! Are you ready for more adventures starring the superhero who fights for truth, justice and all things underweary? There are three power-mad space aliens and their zombie legions to face, plus a battle with the Giant Man-Eating Dandelion of Doom! And watch out for crazy Professor Poopypants on the rampage, armed with inventions to shrink the world to the size of pre-shrunk pants… Can the Captain save the day? This book contains: - Captain Underpants 3: Captain Underpants and the Invasion of the Incredibly Naughty Cafeteria Ladies From Outer Space. - Captain Underpants 4: Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants. About the series: - Captain Underpants is now a feature-length animated film from DreamWorks and a series on NETFLIX - The original Captain Underpants books are fully illustrated with black and white comic book drawings - The books are now also available in full-colour graphic novels - Perfect for all children, but especially those who are struggling to engage with reading - Full of fun and laughs (and toilet humour)!

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Welcome to Birdwell Island, home of Emily Elizabeth and Clifford the Big Red Dog! Clifford and Emily Elizabeth have been best friends since Clifford was a small red puppy. But then Clifford grew and grew and GREW! Now Clifford is the biggest, friendliest dog in the whole world, and he and Emily Elizabeth share BIG adventures every day! Join these two best friends as they explore their magical island home and lead the town in a parade through Birdwell Island. This beautiful board book is the perfect introduction to the world of new Clifford. Plus, it introduces a new, diverse cast and fresh, adorable art!

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The Grinny Granny Donkey is the third picture book from Craig Smith and Katz Cowley, the bestselling creative team behind the phenomenal bestseller, The Wonky Donkey! Meet Grinny Granny - the latest addition to the beloved Donkey family. And just like Wonky Donkey and Dinky Donkey, she is silly and funny all at once. With a wonderful rhyming text and illustrations full of humour, The Grinny Granny Donkey will make you hee haw with laughter! The Wonky Donkey was recommended as a favourite bedtime read by Tom Fletcher on BookTrust A brilliantly funny story by Craig Smith and beautiful illustrations by Katz Cowley will guarantee that The Grinny Granny Donkey will become your new favourite picture book The perfect gift The award-winning Donkey books bring families together with love, laughter and fun

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Now a cute board book that's perfectly sized for small children! A young boy suddenly notices a big problem - his bum has a huge crack! So he sets off to find a new one. Will he choose an armor-plated bum? A rocket bum? A robot bum? Find out in this silly, quirky tale with hilarious illustrations. Children and parents will love this book - no ifs, ands, or butts about it! An international bestseller Hilarious story and illustrations COLLECT THE SERIES I Need a New Bum (paperback, board book) I've Broken My Bum! (paperback) My Bum Is So Noisy (paperback) My Bum Is So Cheeky! (paperback) My Bum is SO NOISY! (Sound Book) My Bum is SO CHRISTMASSY! (paperback) My Bum's on the Run (paperback) PRIASE FOR I NEED A NEW BUM "I can assure you right now that your kids will love this book. They will giggle, they will laugh, and they will want this book to be read over and over again because it is just plain silly and funny ... the perfect kid-combo." Storywraps

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Two Books in one! Episodes 9 & 10 in the hit Bad Guys series - soon to be a feature film animation. "I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" - Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog Man They sound like the Bad Guys, they look like the Bad Guys ... and they even smell like the Bad Guys. But Mr Wolf, Mr Piranha, Mr Snake and Mr Shark are about to change all of that — whether you want them to or not! EPISODE NINE: THE BIG BAD WOLF When Mr. Wolf is blown up to Godzilla proportions, the Bad Guys find themselves in monster-sized trouble. They must figure out how to stop an alien invasion and get Wolfie back to his old self before the world is totally destroyed. Good thing they have the International League of Heroes on their side, and some newly honed superpowers ready to put to the test...Everyone's favorite hero has become a menace to society! Can the Bad Guys save the day? You know it! EPISODE EIGHT: THE BADDEST DAY EVER All hail Crown Prince Marmalade! Surrender to his evil magnificence! Kneel before his butt-handed glory! Or...like...DON'T! The Bad Guys and even Badder Girls might have been knocked down, but does that mean they'll stay down? No way, chicos! Pull on your party pants-it's the ultimate battle between Bad and BAAAAAAD! ABOUT THE SERIES Full of hilarious line illustrations throughout Fans of Dog Man, Cat Kid and Captain Underpants will love this series Perfect for children who a struggling with reading - or who just want to laugh their socks off The Bad Guys feature length animation will release in UK cinemas on 1 April 2022 Praise for The Bad Guys: "[T]his book instantly joins the classic ranks of Captain Underpants... We challenge anyone to read this and keep a straight face." - Kirkus Reviews BOOKS INCLUDED IN THIS TWO BOOK BIND-UP EDITION Episode 9: The Big Bad Wolf Episode 10: The Baddest Day Ever

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Longlisted for the Little Rebels Award 2023 A hilarious book about eco-activism gone *WILD*! Young Percy's parents are environmental activists, and Percy is super OVER IT. He would rather stay home and play Xbox, rather than going to demonstrations every weekend. Meanwhile, his father wants to glue himself to a plastic bag factory, and his mum has invented a machine that messes with DNA and just might bring extinct species back to life. And when the neighbour next door suddenly turns into a talking rat, Percy is roped into a hilarious, madcap adventure in which everyone seems to want to get their hands on the species machine - and Percy comes to appreciate what his parents are fighting for.

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The bestselling author of Good Girls Die First is back with an entertaining, high-octane and read-in-a-single-sitting new thriller. Welcome to the reality game show that'll scare you to death! Have you got what it takes to last the night? Five contestants must sit tight through the night in dark and dangerous Umber Gorge caves, haunted by a ghost called the Puckered Maiden. But is it the malevolent spirit they should fear... or each other? As the production crew ramps up the frights, secrets start to be revealed... these teenagers have hidden motives for taking part in It's Behind You! and could some of them be... murder? It's Most Haunted meets I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here. Perfect for fans of Holly Jackson and Karen McManus. Knife-edge tension and twists you won't see coming... PRAISE FOR IT'S BEHIND YOU "addictive, easy to get lost in, and utterly compelling to read" - And On She Reads "keeps you on the edge of your seat and guessing who did it until the very last pages" - ReadingZone

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Welcome to the most gripping thriller of the year: hugely entertaining, high-octane and read-in-a-single-sitting. Mind games. Murder. Mayhem. How far would you go to survive the night? Blackmail lures sixteen-year-old Ava to the derelict carnival on Portgrave Pier. She is one of ten teenagers, all with secrets they intend to protect whatever the cost. When fog and magic swallow the pier, the group find themselves cut off from the real world and from their morals. As the teenagers turn on each other, Ava will have to face up to the secret that brought her to the pier and decide how far she's willing to go to survive. For fans of Karen McManus' One of Us is Lying, Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None and films like I Know What You Did Last Summer. PRAISE FOR GOOD GIRLS DIE FIRST "Deliciously dark and unsettling in the best possible way. Trust me, you don’t want to miss this one!"- Fantastic Book Dragon "Stephen King-esque…with a fast-paced plot" - Irish Times "352 pages of pure creepy entertainment" - ReadingZone

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The absolutely brilliant, extra special eighteenth bestseller from multi-million copy selling author and illustrator Liz Pichon. A laugh-out-loud, fully illustrated collection of stories starring Tom Gates and his friends, family and foes! Featuring: A delicious chicken pie Getting stuck in a lift with Delia A teacher swap at school Some tiny ants in tiny pants and the adventures of Wafer Boy... Tom Gates is TREMENDOUS and so are his TALES! ABOUT THE SERIES: Written in diary form Full of Tom’s doodles and pictures & his amazing sense of humour The Brilliant World of Tom Gates, was the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize! Perfect gifts for boys & girls who love to laugh themselves silly The first TV series of The Brilliant World of Tom Gates won the Scottish BAFTA for Entertainment! Love Tom Gates? Don’t miss Liz Pichon’s spectacular Shoe Wars, a laugh-out-loud, gadget-packed adventure!

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Calling all budding explorers! The Animal Explorers series will inspire you to follow your dreams. In Toby the Deep-Sea Diver, Toby is a young tiger who longs to explore the deepest, darkest depths of the ocean. All he needs is courage, determination - and a home-made submersible! Sharon Rentta's gorgeous, glowing illustrations bring the whole underwater world to life, from whales and turtles to dugongs and angler fish! Packed with humorous details to point out and share Mini biographies at the end of the book tell the stories of three amazing, real-life oceanographers Animal Explorers is a witty, entertaining picture-book series that will inspire children to follow their dreams

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With diary entries written by eleven-year-old Libby Scott, based on her own experiences of autism, this pioneering book, written in collaboration with esteemed author Rebecca Westcott, has been widely praised for its realistic portrayal of autism. Tally is eleven years old and she's just like her friends. Well, sometimes she is. If she tries really hard to be. Because there's something that makes Tally not the same as her friends. Something she can't cover up, no matter how hard she tries: Tally is autistic. Tally's autism means there are things that bother her even though she wishes they didn't. It means that some people misunderstand, her and feel frustrated by her. People think that because Tally's autistic, she doesn't realise what they're thinking, but Tally sees and hears - and notices - all of it. And, honestly? That's not the easiest thing to live with. The first book written in collaboration with Libby Scott When Libby's mum shared a short piece of Libby's writing online it soon went viral, with tens of thousands of people saying that Libby's writing helped them understand autism for the first time This fictionalised portrayal of a young autistic girl is written by Rebecca Westcott, in close collaboration with Libby Scott, making it a truly original and inspirational book that will give readers of all ages a deeper understanding of what it's like to be autistic Perfect for fans of The Goldfish Boy, Wonder and The Curious Incident of the Dog In the Night-time BOOKS BY LIBBY SCOTT AND REBECCA WESTCOTT Can You See Me? (2019) Do You Know Me? (2020) Ways To Be Me (2021)

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All the animals in HORRIBLE SCIENCE: NASTY NATURE are the deadliest, most disgusting and nastiest things that nature has to offer! So only read on if you're ready to find out: how vampire bats slurp blood, what a singing gorilla sounds like, how to dodge a man-eating tiger and which Japanese fish dish can kill you. Redesigned in a bold, funky new look for the next generation of HORRIBLE SCIENCE fans.

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Discover all the foul facts about the Vile Victorians with history's most horrible headlines. All the foul facts about the Vile Victorians are ready to uncover, including: the murderers who wouldn't hang when the first public loo was flushed and how stag hunting took place in Paddington Station Fully illustrated throughout and packed with horrible stories – with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie – Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

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The third book in the New York Times bestselling Maze Runner series - now a series of major motion pictures starring Dylan O'Brien!SEE THE FILMS. READ THE BOOKS. ENTER THE MAZE ... The Trials are over. WICKED have collected all the information they can. Now it's up to the Gladers to complete the blueprint for the cure to the Flare with a final voluntary test. But something has happened that no-one at WICKED has foreseen: Thomas has remembered more than they think. And he knows WICKED can't be trusted ... The time for lies is over. But the truth is more dangerous than anyone could have imagined. With the Gladers divided, can they all make it?Loved The Maze Runner series? Read the prequel The Kill Order to find out where it all began!

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Robby and his sister Karla beg their parents to take them to a big carnival that has opened on the other side of town. When they arrive, the two kids are delighted by the rides, the sideshow, the interesting displays, and the great food booths. They wander away from their parents and find themselves at a less-trafficked area at the back of the carnival. Inside a large penned-in area, they see a dejected-looking boy about their age sitting on the grass. A sign on the tall metal fence reads: PLEASE DO NOT FEED THE WEIRDO. The kids are reluctant to disobey the sign, but the boy seems really nice. Karla hands him her cone through the fence. He thanks her very politely. He eats the ice cream, delicately at first, then ravenously, noisily - and as Robby and Karla stare in horror, he transforms into a raging, hairy beast.

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This is everything the little monster needs to create monster mayhem. Filled with dressing up ideas, a monster board game, fearsomely funny monster jokes and devilishly delicious pizza recipes. Not to mention a gruesome round of spot the difference, monster songs and monster masks to wear and scare. Kids are guaranteed hours of howling great fun.

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Science with the squishy bits left in! How do plants suck out the insides of dead insects? Why do stinging nettles like skeletons? Which fungi can make your toes drop off? Get the awful answers in Vicious Veg!

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Reissue with 16 pages of extra material, including an index.

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