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Meet a host of animals and discover the big machines that help farmers grow and harvest their crops. With over 140 stickers of cows, chickens, goats, ducks, tractors and much more to bring the busy scenes to life.

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Have you ever wondered what's under the ground? A fascinating world lies hidden there. In an exciting journey into the Earth, young children can lift flaps and peep into holes to find ants and bunnies, pipes and trains, fossils and even lava!

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Keep children occupied and entertained in the car with this write-in activity book's impressive variety of puzzles and games. There are amazing mazes, things to spot, challenges of logic, engaging word puzzles, and inventive games for one or more players. This book will keep boredom at bay - no matter how long the journey - and make the question "Are we nearly there yet?" a thing of the past.

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Peep under flaps and through holes to explore the snowiest places on Earth in this little wintry book. Peep under the snow to see polar bear cubs coming out of their den, seals and narwhals in the icy sea, peep behind penguins near the South Pole to meet their fluffy chicks, and peep behind the clouds to see the Northern Lights glowing in the sky.

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Follow a day in the life of the Boot family, as Poppy and Sam learn to tell the time along with the reader. Young readers can turn the hands on the attached clock face to match the time of all kinds of activities on Apple Tree Farm.

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Which creepy-crawlies look like dead leaves? Can bugs live underwater? What happens to them in the winter? In this book, you’ll find the answers and lots more about the fascinating world of insects. With simple text and stunning photographs and illustrations, plus links to websites with video clips and activities.

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Discover how honey is made, what bees do all day and how baby bees are born in this fascinating introduction to the world of bees. With colourful illustrations, flaps to lift and holes to peep through.

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An exciting chapter book series inspired by Sticker Dolly Dressing, perfect for fans of Rainbow Magic and Holly Webb. Each book comes with a page of stickers to dress the Dolls.The Animal Rescue Dolls are excited about their trip to the Wild Isle to check on the wild mountain ponies. But when they reach the clifftop, they find a yearling, trapped on a cliff edge. Now it's up to the Dolls to bring the pony to safety.Collect all the books in the Sticker Dolly Stories series!1. Unicorn Rescue (A Magic Dolls Story)2. Fairy Picnic (A Magic Dolls Story)3. Mermaid in Trouble (A Magic Dolls Story)4. Baby Dragon (A Magic Dolls Story)5. Castle in the Clouds (A Princess Dolls Story)6. Ice Palace (A Princess Dolls Story)7. Woodland Princess (A Princess Dolls Story)8. Waterlily Ball (A Princess Dolls Story)9. Dream Pony (An Animal Rescue Dolls Story)10. Lucky Bunnies (An Animal Rescue Dolls Story)11. Little Lost Deer (An Animal Rescue Dolls Story)12. Snow Puppy (An Animal Rescue Dolls Story) COMING SOON!And look out for the Summer and Christmas specials:Dolphin Magic (A Summer special)Christmas Mystery (A Christmas special)

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Hen just loves to draw. But when she runs out of paper, where will she start scribbling next? Find out in this colourful addition to the Phonics Readers series.

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When Big Pig discovers a treasure map, she sets off to find a fortune. But will someone else get there first? Find out in this delightful rhyming tale.

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Nee naw, nee naw! The fire engine is here to save the day. Peep into the cab, roll out the hoses and slide out the ladder to find out how it works. Truck-obsessed toddlers will love all the details to spot, flaps to lift and holes to peep through. An exciting introduction to some of the people who help us.

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Bring sports day to life in this exciting book. Themes include an egg and spoon race, an obstacle course, mini athletics, running races, a tug-of-war, and an awards ceremony at the end of the day. Children will have fun poring over the lively illustrations, selecting where to put the stickers and choosing the winning teams.

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Finding your voice. Speaking the truth. Falling in love. All the biggest drama happens in high school... Mean Girls meets To All The Boys I've Loved Before in this hugely relatable high-school takedown from the queen of UKYA. Paige is used to staying quiet in the face of lies. Like how popular girl Grace is a such an amazing person (lie). How Laura steals people's boyfriends (lie). How her own family are so perfect (lie). Now Grace and friends have picked their "best" high-school moments for Paige to put in the all-important Yearbook. And they're not just lies. They're poison. But Paige has finally had enough. And as she starts to find love through the pages of a book, she finds her voice too. Now she is going to rewrite her story - and the Yearbook is the perfect place to do it.Paige Vickers: Most likely to...bring down the mean girls

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A magical tale for nature lovers and fans of adventure, from award-winning author-illustrator Tim Tilley.Winner of Best Children's Book 6+: Silver at the Junior Design Awards 2021."A charming fairytale adventure with an enduring ecological message." Peter Bunzl, author of CogheartWick has always lived in the dark and dreadful Harklights Match Factory and Orphanage, working tirelessly for greedy Old Ma Bogey. He only dreams of escaping, until one day a bird drops something impossible and magical at his feet - a tiny baby in an acorn cradle...As midnight chimes, Wick is visited by the Hobs, miniature protectors of the forest. Grateful for the kindness shown to their stolen child, they offer Wick the chance of a lifetime - escape from Harklights and begin a new life with them in the wild...Winner of the Joan Aiken Future Classics Prize, Harklights is a magical story celebrating family, friendship and the natural world, filled with a message of hope for our times.

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Travel back to dinosaur times to discover fearsome meat-eaters, gentle leaf-eaters and early creatures of the sky and sea. Add stickers to the landscapes to create some exciting prehistoric scenes.

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Enter a magical world filled with unicorns in this enchanting sticker book, with scenes to decorate including a cloud castle, woodland waterfall and lots more. There are over 300 stickers of unicorns, flowers and other adorable creatures. The perfect gift for unicorn lovers.

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Meet five adorable flamingos in this tropical new addition to the much-loved That’s not my… series, complete with pink holographic edges. 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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A brilliantly colourful 100-piece jigsaw showing a busy, bug-filled scene, plus a 24-page picture puzzle book presented together in a sturdy box. The jigsaw measures 59 x 40cm and both the jigsaw and book, illustrated by Gareth Lucas, are full of insects to spot. Can you find an ant in a deckchair, a butterfly blowing a trumpet, a dragonfly riding a broom and lots more? (The puzzle book is a condensed version of the hardback book Look and Find Bugs.)

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Meet five friendly giraffes in this charming 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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Explore the microscopic world of bacteria, viruses and other microbes with this fascinating lift-the-flap book. Discover how germs spread, how the immune system works, the amazing vaccines and antibiotics humans have created, and much more. With Usborne Quicklinks to specially selected websites for activities and videos and up to date information about coronovirus.

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Peep under seaweed and waves and into rock pools to discover all the delights of the seashore in this interactive little book. What does a limpet look like in its shell? What's inside a pelican's bulging beak? What is a sea otter cuddling as it floats on its back? From bugs in the sand dunes to turtles hatching on a moonlit beach, this book explores coastlines from all around the world.

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From nests in treetops to dark underground burrows, there are lots of animal homes to discover in this fascinating book. Lift the flaps to see how animals build homes in extreme temperatures, shelter in a warm coral reef, or on a riverbank and lots more. With over 80 flaps to lift and links to websites with videos and pictures of real animal homes.

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Decorate the garden scenes with spiky hedgehogs, crawling caterpillars, busy bees and lots more in this rubberstamping activity book, bursting with fun ideas. The book comes with six colourful inkpads and circle, triangle, square and petal shaped rubber stamps. There are lots of hints and tips and the book has a spiral binding so that it lies flat.

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Little fox is hiding! Very young children will love peeping through the holes and touching the textured pages in this autumnal hide-and-seek board book, spotting a bear, squirrel and other animals as they search for the elusive little fox. A gorgeous book to share with babies and toddlers, perfect for fans of That’s not my...

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Peep under leaves and behind branches to discover hibernating squirrels, creepy crawlies and more in this charming introduction to trees, filled with intricately cut flaps and holes to peep through. Find out what trees need to grow, what happens to a tree through the seasons, how long an oak tree can live for and much more.

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Meet five busy bees in this charming 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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These ten wonderful stories whisk you to magical worlds where gingerbread men come to life, dragons lurk in caves, and giants live at the top of beanstalks. Each adventure is delightfully illustrated and the perfect length for snuggling up and enjoying at bedtime.

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From what happens when you swallow to why poo is brown, this enlightening book takes a rumbling, gurgling trip through the digestive system, meeting helpful juices, blood cells, vitamins and minerals along the way. Discover the stages of digestion, the roles your teeth, tongue, liver and pancreas play, and how different foods help our bodies to function.

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Meet Sunshine Simpson - a brand-new best friend for 9+ readers! Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson.Sunshine Simpson's larger-than-life Grandad is always telling her to get out and find her own adventures, but unfortunately BAD LUCK has a habit of coming her way.Her new friend Evie is fast becoming a FRENEMY, her home haircut is a DISASTER, and the school showcase is so STRESSFUL! Everything seems to be going wrong! Especially with Grandad getting older every week.Sunshine needs to find her voice, but can she break through the clouds to stand tall, stand proud, and show the world she can shine?PRAISE FOR MY NAME IS SUNSHINE SIMPSON"An utterly briliant book that had me laughing and crying in equal measure. G.M. Linton has created a truly radiant heroine. It is officially a new favourite." Tolá Okogwu, author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun"A book as warm and radiant as sunshine itself! I loved it." Lisa Thompson, author of The Goldfish Boy"A beautiful, heartwarming hug of a book about the power of self-acceptance. I defy anyone not to fall in love with Sunshine!" Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear"I loved this book, Sunshine entirely lives up to her name in this delightful story that manages to be both sincerely heartfelt and sparklingly funny in equal measure." L.D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency"A huge, uplifting hug with a message that says: be yourself; be proud of who you are." Jen Carney, author of The Accidental Diary of B.U.G"The story is filled with heart, humour, joy and sadness. I couldn't stop reading." Serena Patel, author of the Anisha, Accidental Detective series"Sunshine lives up to her name - she's charming and hilarious" Aisha Bushby, author of A Pocketful of Stars"This book made me LAUGH and how it made me CRY" Rashmi Sirdeshpande, author of How to Change the World

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A compelling account of the story of slavery - from ancient times, through the plantations of the Caribbean and America, to the official abolition of the slave trade more than 200 years ago. Recounts the stories of people who were enslaved, including their daring tales of resistance and escape. Highlights the continued existence of slavery today and what you can do to help stop it.

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Swim with the turtles as they dive through the pages of this delightful title in the well-loved That's not my... series. Babies and toddlers will love touching the tactile patches and looking for the familiar little white mouse.

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Turn the pages to discover the fire engines with their bumpy doors, squashy wheels and sparkly lights as they speed through the pages of this sturdy board book. Babies and toddlers will delight in the bold illustrations and touching the fuzzy, furry, smooth and soft fabric patches on each page. That's not my... books are designed to be shared and support sensory and language development.Don't forget to spot the familiar little white mouse on every page of this sturdy board book, perfect for little hands.DID YOU KNOW...? One That's not my... book is sold every minute in the UK! With over 60 titles to choose from, there's a That's not my... book for everyone.

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There are twinkly lights and sparkly sounds to discover when you press each button inside this enchanting novelty book. Join Ada the mermaid as she goes on a journey to discover the twinkliest thing in the ocean, meeting narwhals, sea dragons and shining pearls along the way.

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Meet Poppy, Sam and their animal friends with this charming book and jigsaw. Little children can complete the simple 9-piece jigsaws to recreate three scenes from Apple Tree Farm, and enjoy the story book featuring Stephen Cartwright's delightful illustrations, with the famous little yellow duck to spot in each one. Each jigsaw measures 17 x 17cm when complete.

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Join Poppy and Sam for a steam-train adventure with this delightful book and jigsaw. Young train lovers can enjoy the story book and have fun completing the simple 9-piece jigsaws, all featuring Stephen Cartwright's beautiful illustrations, with the famous little yellow duck to spot in each one. Jigsaws measure 17 x 17cm once complete.

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The trees are in trouble, and they're not the only ones. Meet the endangered forest animals in search of solutions. Fortunately they find a treehouse of sparky kids who are bursting with ideas, and together they plan a way to save the world's woodlands.This book explores the crucial role trees play in providing habitats, preventing flooding and tackling climate change. Written in consultation with Dr Maneul Luján from Kew Gardens.

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This awe-inspiring sticker book is set in the year 2105, where hypersonic jets flash overhead and giant cruise ships sail on the edge of space. Add the right stickers to complete your collection, then read the descriptions and statistics to find out what makes each one a SUPER plane!

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Featuring flowers, bunnies, eggs, chicks and lambs, this puzzle book is bursting with mazes, dot-to-dot, spot the difference, simple logic puzzles and wordsearches. It's ideal for journeys, holidays and times when spring showers stop play, and will keep children entertained while helping develop their skills in reading, counting and observation.

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When babies and toddlers touch the soft patches in this irresistible novelty book, the sea creatures come to life with hilarious and charming sounds. As well as tickling the shark, they can also tickle a dolphin, a sea lion and a seagull, before all the animals gather at the end for a musical finale guaranteed to get everyone dancing!

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Ali and Ayeesha are excited. It is Ramadan, and that means it will soon be time for the whole family to come together and celebrate Eid al-Fitr. Join them as they prepare for the festival. Add over 200 stickers to bring the beautifully illustrated scenes to life.

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This child-friendly introduction spans a range of topics, from how your body works and staying healthy, to feelings and growing up. With a cast of comical bugs to guide readers, activities to try at home, and links to further resources online.

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From sunset to sunrise, discover the secrets of night time - why it happens, where the Sun goes... and what the night sky can tell us about the universe. Playful flaps, delightful illustrations and friendly text explain the science behind the cycle of day and night, summer and winter. Find out why it's not always dark at bedtime, how night animals find their way and why the dark doesn't have to be scary.

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Little children will love the creepy crafts and puzzles in this spook-tacular activity book. It's packed full of exciting ideas for making Halloween decorations, pictures and more, from straw skeletons and spooky spiders to paper chains and pumpkins, with clearly illustrated instructions and tips. There are also plenty of drawing, spotting, counting and matching activities, perfect for keeping young witches and wizards busy in between makes.

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There's so much happening in springtime! As the days get warmer, leaves grow and flowers pop up, and all the animals get busy. Peep under blossom, behind the meadow flowers and into the pond to find nests full of chicks, baby bunnies, wiggly tadpoles, and other animals bustling round in spring. This bright interactive book will absorb little children while discovering what goes on in this lovely season.

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Friendships are of vital importance for all age-groups and good friendships go hand-in-hand with good mental health. But what is a friend, and why do we need them so much? This insightful guide explores how we can make friends, how we can keep them, what makes a good friend and whether we need best friends. It provides advice on recognizing fake and toxic friendships, surviving fall-outs and break-ups, and building resilience while successfully navigating the choppy waters around tribes, cliques, groups and gangs. There's also help for those coping with bullying and unkind behaviour, both on and offline.

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Babies will love peering through little holes and unfolding the BIG flaps following two little birds as they discover what's up in the sky.

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This book and jigsaw gift box is loaded with pictures of almost 30 of the largest, loudest, most powerful trucks. The brightly illustrated and informative book describes what each truck can do and gives statistics for its top speed, size, weight and power. It comes with a 49-piece jigsaw that young children will love putting together.

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This book and jigsaw gift box is packed with pictures of nearly 30 of the biggest, fastest, most famous trains. The brightly illustrated and informative book describes what makes each train unique, and gives statistics for its speed, number of wheels, and when it operated. It comes with a 49-piece jigsaw that young children will love putting together.

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