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This out-of-this-world activity book is filled with wordsearches, mazes, spot-the-differences, logic puzzles and more. Part of a range of pocket-sized paperbacks that are perfect for journeys, rainy days and party bags, with all the answers at the back of the book.

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The Snow Princess is hosting a grand winter ball at her Ice Palace. Dress the dolls for a walk in the snow, go ice skating, have a magical night at the ball and experience lots more. With over 200 stickers of beautiful winter outfits, decorations and accessories.

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Meet five friendly witches in this Halloween addition to the much-loved That’s not my... series. Babies love the best-selling That’s not my… books with their bold illustrations, patches to stroke, and a mouse to spot on every page, all designed to develop sensory and language awareness.

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Who built the Great Wall of China? Why did Egyptians make mummies? When did pirates roam the seas? Inquisitive young children can discover the answers to these questions and more in this beautifully illustrated information book, with over 60 flaps to lift and links to specially selected websites with video clips, activities and more information.

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Watch the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace, sail along the River Thames and visit Trafalgar Square as you sticker your way through London’s famous landmarks. With over 250 stickers to bring the bustling scenes to life, including tourists, London buses and Beefeaters, plus carefully selected links to websites with photos and video clips.

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Ape’s in chains for stealing grapes. He has a cunning scheme to escape, but will the prison guards catch him? Find out in this entertaining story for beginner readers, with simple rhyming text and stylish illustrations throughout. A delight to share with very young children, and with parents notes on phonics at the back of the book.

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Brush water over the stylish, black and white patterns and underwater scenes and watch the vibrant colours magically appear to reveal sharks, sea turtles, jellyfish, a school of tropical fish and lots more. There’s a handy flap at the back of the book to stop paint seeping through to the page below and 16 detailed scenes to paint.

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Mabel Mynt knows a lot about space...like how we feel connected to the stars because we are all made of stardust. And that Mum's new boyfriend, Galactic Gavin, has eyes that twinkle like Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky. And that sometimes the perfect place for her sister Terrible Topaz would be a black hole. But Mabel doesn't know how to fill the space in her heart that Dad left when he walked out. And so she sets out on a mission of discovery...A heart-warming and hilarious story about learning that love is never lost and change doesn't have to be scary.

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Brush the pages of this book with water and see the fairies and flowers in the enchanted garden burst into beautiful colour! There are 16 scenes to paint with intricate, black and white illustrations of a fairy garden covered in snow, a lake of lily pads, a fairy fruit patch and lots more. With a fold-out back cover to prevent colours running onto the page beneath.

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How to battle an evil TIME-TRAVELLING PIRATE:1. Jump 600 years into the future.2. Find out that MEGA-BADDY Gussage St Vincent is back from the dead...with a time-travelling PIRATE SHIP.3. Do battle to stop Gussage becoming OVERLORD OF THE UNIVERSE.4. Show him you're no COWARDY CUSTARD and make him eat pie.

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A lonely young prince wants to get married, but how can he find a real princess? This stunningly illustrated version of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale is specially written for children who are just beginning to read, and features simple text and beautiful illustrations by Lorena Alvarez on every page.

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Who were the ancient Egyptians? Why did they build pyramids and how were mummies made? These and other questions are answered with short, informative text, vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on every page.

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What does that clock say? When are 12 a.m. and 12 p.m.? And how long is a century? With bright illustrations, quirky characters and over 125 flaps to lift, this book makes learning about time easy and fun. It covers how to read ALL kinds of clocks, analogue and digital, and even with Roman numerals. It also explains how to use timetables and calendars, and related concepts and vocabulary - such as what is a fortnight, a decade or how many days there are in a leap year. At the end, a specially engineered page lets readers assemble a clock with moving hands, which they can use to practise their skills in a time-telling challenge.

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Arranged thematically, this illustrated thesaurus has over 2,000 amazing, useful and unusual words to inspire children writing stories. Topics include Getting around, How are you feeling? Heroes and villains and lots more, with lists of synonyms, opposites and tips on describing things. Includes simple word games and links to useful websites.

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A stunning atlas with 15 beautifully illustrated maps for children to pore over. Young explorers can discover the countries, continents, oceans, mountains and ice caps of our amazing planet and learn where different animals and people live. There are fascinating facts about each country, plus flags and capital cities and an index of place names.

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An insightful look at the beliefs, history and customs of the major world religions. With over 70 flaps to lift, readers can discover key facts about each religion, differing ideas about God, worship and prayer and colourful festivals and celebrations. Includes Quicklinks to websites with video clips that bring each religion to life.

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A pocket-sized book packed full of fun, mind-bending puzzles and games. Children can put their brain power to the test by figuring out a pattern puzzle, doing space sums on Saturn and solving riddles. Full of colourful illustrations and space to draw, colour and complete the brain teasers, this book is perfect for long journeys and other quiet times. Includes a page of answers at the back of the book.

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An action-packed colouring book with hours of colouring and doodling fun, perfect for football fans. Each right-hand page has a scene to colour, while left-hand pages have suggestions for doodles, designs and pictures to complete. Includes a page of colouring tips for drawing patterns, colouring in large areas and getting perfect results. Perfect for keeping any football fan occupied this summer.

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Winner - Schools Library Association Information Book AwardA fantastic journey through an amazing world of over 130 colours, including the primary and secondary colours and descriptive colour words, such as canary yellow, russet and mint green. Includes a colour wheel to turn to see which colours go well together and a see-through acetate page to flip to see what happens when you mix colours. A delightful book to share and talk about with a young child, and to use as inspiration for writing and painting as they grow older.

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A colourful book with over 60 flaps to lift to teach little children about opposites in a fun way. Pages include colourful scenes at the park, in the ocean, in the jungle and more. Each flap has its opposite hiding behind it. Bright illustrations of large and small parrots, high and low swings at the park and hot and cold picnic foods make the opposites clear and give prereaders lots to spot and talk about. With pages for commonly used opposites such as above and below, inside and outside and big and little.

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A simple and dramatic introduction to the Great Fire of London in 1666 - what caused it, how it spread, how it was put out and how the city was rebuilt. Colourful illustrations on every page help bring history to life, along with maps and photographs of historical evidence and simple informative text. Ideal for homework and school projects - the Great Fire of London is now a compulsory National Curriculum topic for history at Key Stage 2.

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A wind-up model of a red, double-decker London bus and four tracks take you on a tour of the famous city. Find out about London's most famous landmarks and attractions as your bus stops on its way. The four tracks can also be taken out of the book and joined together to make one huge track for the bus to travel around.

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This fun book full of friendly animal characters is a perfect introduction to first number skills for little children. With lots of pictures to colour and over 200 stickers to add to the pages, little children will enjoy practising counting. A great headstart for pre-school children.

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Journey into the unknown with real-life explorers from times gone by, in this fascinating lift-the-flap history book. Features some of the most famous and daring explorers and missions from history, including Marco Polo's journey from Italy to China in 1271, Christopher Columbus' discovery of the 'New World', the new frontiers of space exploration and lots more. With over 70 flaps to lift to reveal facts such as who the first explorers were, how the Ancient Greeks drew early maps of the world and the places that brave men and women are still exploring today. A compelling book for young explorers, full of fascinating history, geography and adventure.

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Whether you're in a car, train, boat or plane, long journeys will pass by in a flash with this fun-packed activity book. Includes over 200 pages packed with pen-and-paper puzzles to keep the whole family entertained, wherever you happen to be! Includes picture puzzles, holiday dot-to-dots and space for doodling and colouring. Perfect for slipping into your hand luggage.

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A humorously illustrated picture book for beginner readers – great fun to read aloud together. The ants are feeling a bit chilly – can Mouse help with her knitting skills? With simple rhyming text and phonic repetition specially designed to develop essential language and early reading skills. Also includes guidance notes for parents at the back of the book.

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Three dramatically illustrated stories about Thor, the Norse god of thunder, specially written for readers who are growing in confidence. Thor never backs down from a fight, and can’t resist a challenge. Here he wrestles a huge sea serpent, faces a cave full of giants and has to fight a frost giant – without his magical hammer.

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There are over 100 pages packed full of holiday-themed activities in this pocket-sized puzzle book – the ultimate boredom buster! Contains mazes, picture puzzles, word searches, number problems and much more, with all of the answers at the back of the book. Great for popping into a handbag or suitcase.

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What makes thunder and lightning, and why do hurricanes do so much damage? This book lays out the answers and much more, using photographs, clear step-by-step illustrations and simple text.

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Meet five charming dollies in this exciting addition to the much-loved That's not my… series. Babies love the best-selling That’s not my… books with their bold illustrations, patches to stroke, and a mouse to spot on every page, all designed to develop sensory and language awareness.

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This is a fascinating flap book packed with interesting information about cars, from how the first automobiles were invented, to how speedy racing cars get around tracks. Each of the seven double-page spreads have several flaps to lift, many with double flaps, and several of them also have fun paper technology such as sliding a race car or moving a car along a production line in a factory. Other spreads look inside a busy car repair shop, and a scrap yard where old cars get crushed.

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An entertaining book packed with nearly 200 pen and paper puzzles to keep younger children happy on holidays, rainy days - or any day. Full of holiday-themed puzzles including wordsearches, spot the difference and simple logic games. Answers on separate pages at the back of the book.

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An evocative picture book retelling the Charles Dickens classic for younger children. Ebenezer Scrooge is a mean-spirited old man who hates everything - even Christmas! But when three spirits visit him one Christmas Eve, Scrooge is taken on a journey into the past, present and future that will change him forever. The simple and engaging text is accompanied by atmospheric illustrations by Alan Marks. Beautifully presented, this is an ideal gift for younger children.

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A perfect activity book for Christmas; little children will love adding stickers to the magical festive scenes and bringing them to life. Scenes include Santa getting ready, flying in his sleigh and delivering presents. With over 200 stickers.

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An essential guide covering everything children need to know to make their pet rabbits feel at home. Provides lots of useful information on caring for and understanding rabbits, ranging from feeding and grooming to toys and hutches, all illustrated with colour photographs and cartoons. Internet links to recommended websites allow you to find out more fascinating facts about rabbits, as well as watch video clips and take quizzes. Fully checked and approved by the Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund (UK).

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Join in the Easter egg hunt with this charming flap book. Little children will enjoy helping the baby animals to find the hidden egg on each spread. At the end of the book, children can count all the eggs that they have found, and even catch a glimpse of the Easter bunny herself if they are lucky! Scenes include lambs in a meadow, ducklings on a pond, chicks in the farmyard, puppies in the garden and kittens in the barn.

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The perfect guide for first-time dog owners and those who yearn for a canine friend of their very own. Includes information on everything you need to keep a dog healthy and happy, from equipment and food, to grooming and training, all illustrated with full colour photographs and cartoons. Thoroughly checked by experts, this guide also includes internet links to carefully selected websites which allow you to find out which breed of dog suits you best, watch video clips, and find out more fascinating facts about dogs and puppies.

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How do tigers choose their territories? How do they greet each other? Why do they fight? What can people do to protect tigers in the wild? This book has the answers, and more, with incredible photographs, clear illustrations, step-by-step text and links to fascinating websites.

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An exciting retelling of how Robin Hood, England's most famous outlaw, outwits the evil Sheriff of Nottingham. The Sheriff of Nottingham is rich enough to become king. Only one man can stop him - the daring outlaw Robin Hood. Can Robin break into the Sheriff's castle and steal his glittering treasure? Beautifully illustrated by Alan Marks. Part of the Usborne Young Reading Level Two series for readers who have just started reading alone.

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A pack of illustrated cards with fifty simple words in Italian. Each card shows an everyday object with accompanying word on one side and just the word on its own on the other to aid revision. Illustrated with Jo Litchfield’s handmade models. The cards can be used to play games, for self-testing, or simply propped up around the house or classroom as useful reminders.

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A fantastic sticker book full of brave knights and magnificent castles and over 400 colourful stickers to complete the medieval scenes. Scenes include knights charging into battle, competing in a joust, getting dressed and fighting a fire-breathing dragon.

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The zoo is a noisy place, full of hooting monkeys, barking sea lions and roaring polar bears. Little hands won’t be able to resist pressing the buttons and copying the animal noises. Strong picture tabs allow scenes to be located quickly and easily.

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Discover planes with bumpy wings, squashy wheels and much more in this exciting addition to the much-loved That's not my… series. Babies love the best-selling That’s not my… books with their bold illustrations, patches to stroke, and a mouse to spot on every page, all designed to develop sensory and language awareness.

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Aesop’s fable of kindness and friendship retold with simple text to help beginner readers develop reading stamina. It’s a hard life being a slave in Ancient Rome. So Androcles escapes to the forest – and comes face to face with a lion. But could the mighty beast and the runaway slave help each other out? Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Available as ebook with narration in British English (only on tablets that support audio).

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One of Shakespeare’s greatest plays retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Macbeth is the bravest general in Scotland, and a loyal servant to King Duncan. But then he hears that one day, he could be king himself. Mad with ambition, Macbeth sets out on a bloody path to power. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. With internet links to find out more about Shakespeare and the play.

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When Jim Hawkins sets sail searching for buried treasure and adventure, he finds himself caught up in a deadly mutiny where he must outwit the cunning pirate Long John Silver in order to stay alive . The classic adventure story by Robert Louis Stevenson retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University. Also available with an audio CD with a dramatic listen-along recording with music and sound effects, followed by a read-along version with prompts for page turns.

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A fantastic flap book that takes children on a journey through London from ancient times to today. Fabulous scenes show London in Roman times, in the Middle Ages, at the time of the Plague and during the Blitz, and each scene has flaps to lift to reveal historical secrets. Includes simple, informative text and picture labels, and internet links to websites to find out more. With over 80 flaps to lift.

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Usborne Beginners are colourful information books for children beginning to read on their own. Vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on every page, accompanied by short, informative text. Developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Carefully selected Internet links to exciting websites to find out more. Great reading practice for children who prefer fact to fiction.

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