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"Please Mrs Butler, this boy Derek DrewKeeps copying my work, Miss. What shall I do?"Discover this hilarious collection of poetry by award-winning Allan Ahlberg, perfect for primary school children.Packed with playful poems about reading tests, never-ending school projects and playground quarrels, this collection has delighted generations of children and adults alike. Voted the most important children's poetry book of the 20th century in a Books for Keeps poll, Please Mrs Butler belongs in every child's bedroom.'Hilarious and poignant school verses about primary school life. A real winner' - The Guardian'Clever, funny and nostalgic, the collection is a delight' - Sunday TimesDiscover more school stories from Alan Ahlberg:Starting SchoolHeard It In The Playground

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The team's on tour and anything that can go wrong. . . will! Bob Cattell's cricketing capers are enough to keep any fan happy for\hours - even OUT of season! A cricketing tour of the sunny Caribbean is the perfect combo for the Glory Gardens team. But with the cricket hard and fast, true West Indian-style, the red-hot heat AND certain members of the team treating it as a non-stop food fest. . . it looks like this time the team might have bitten off more than they can chew!

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Welcome to the Island of Struay, home of one of the best-loved characters in children's books and as seen on TV - Katie Morag McColl!This lavish book is packed with brand-new stories and poems featuring favourite characters from Katie Morag's island home. Whether she's trying to keep the secret of Baking Day from her little brother Liam, befriending a baby seal with the Holiday Children, or even smoothing out troubles between her two very different grannies, Katie Morag is always at the heart of this island and its special way of life.

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Another charming tale in The Little Red Train series which will appeal to all little boys and girls obsessed with engines, trains and things that go!The nasty Swish Train drivers have challenged Duffy and Jack to a race and the winner gets to keep the Little Red Train's very last route! When the flag goes down, the Swish Train speeds straight out of sight, but there's worse to come . . .There's oil on the tracks, sheep on the line and someone has switched the points! Can Jack's quick-thinking save the day?

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Ben's on a trip to London to meet his mum. But an accident at the Thames Barrier, combined with a tidal surge and a dramatic thunderstorm - and suddenly his trip turns into something totally different as the Barrier is breached and London is flooded. With streets underwater, communications down, rats pouring up out of the sewers and thousands of people in a state of panic, survival becomes a key issue. But as Ben tries to get across London to meet his mother, little does he know that two terrorists have a similar rendezvous . . .

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'Adrift in a savage land of ice and snow'. Hal and Roger Hunt are colder than they've ever been in their lives, up among the ice floes of Greenland. This harsh land holds many dangers, from killer whales to grizzly bears, but an evil man may turn out to be the deadliest threat the boys have to face.

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Colin Thompson's books are mystical and complex, they will appeal to children and adults alike and demand to be returned to as there is always a new image to see . . . something more to catch the eye. Peter and his family live among the Quinces in the cookery section of a mystical library, and at night, when the library comes to life, Peter ventures out of his home to find a missing volume: How To Live Forever

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Side by side on the sand sat two eggs. With a crack and a rip, the brothers hatch, and out comes a bird and a...crocodile! But they can't be brothers - can they?

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While Ida is busy playing her wonder horn, goblins come in through the window and kidnap her baby sister. If Ida is to save her, she must follow the goblins into the outside over there and use her wonder music to defeat them...

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Those who have loved the Katie Morag picture books will be delighted to see that Struay's endearing heroine is back in this collection of three ilustrated stories for older children - ideal for building reading confidence.In Saturday Sweets Katie Morag and Liam can't decide which sweets to give Granny Island as a present but they do decide that the best way to make up their minds is to taste all the sweets themselves.In The Pony and the Hamster Katie Morag is thrilled when Granny Island gets a pony called Eriska, but Katie and her friend Agnes soon find out that looking after a pet is a big responsibility. And in The Camping Holiday Katie Morag and the Big Boy Cousins find themselves stranded by the tide but luckily Eriska is on hand to save the day.

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Once upon a time there was an enchanting fairytale about a prince who was looking for a real princess to be his bride. The only way to tell whether the many princesses who applied for the post were really royal, legend had it, was to see if they would be able to feel a tiny little pea through dozens of luxurious mattresses as they slept. Only the princess who emerged the next morning complaining of the extreme discomfort in which she had passed the night, could possibly be good enough to be the prince's bride . . . All well and enchanting, but has anyone stopped to think about how all this might have felt for the pea in question? No. So here, for the first time, straight from the pea, is the truth about this much-loved, oft-repeated fairytale.

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Once upon a time, many years ago - when our grandfathers were little children - there was a doctor, and his name was Dolittle - John Dolittle M.D.Doctor Dolittle likes animals. In fact, he likes them so much he fills his house with every kind of creature imaginable and even learns to talk their language. And when the Doctor hears of a terrible sickness among the monkeys in Africa, soon he and his animal friends are setting off on the most unforgettable adventure . . .

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'I was wrong,' said Captain Flint. 'He's not mad but bad. It isn't only eggs he wants. He wants to take the credit for it. You're quite right. It's up to us, it's up to the ship, to see he doesn't.'Dick's birdwatching discovery turns the cruise of the Sea Bear into a desperate chase. Not only do the Swallows and Amazons have to prove the facts of the case but they also have to dodge the savage natives and evade the ruthless pursuit of a fanatic egg-collector, determined to kill a pair of rare birds and steal the credit. Fortunately, Nancy has a few plans.

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Reunited for the summer, the Swallows and Amazons with Dick and Dorothea launch a prospecting expedition to find the lost gold mine of the high hills above the lake. But the mining camp runs into all sorts of trouble: not only the danger of fire in the drought ridden countryside but also scary encounters with unsafe tunnels. Worst of all is the sinister Squashy Hat, who appears to be a rival prospector and who's certainly a spy - how can they keep working without him discovering what they've found?

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Beegu is not supposed to be on Earth. She is lost. She is a friendly little creature, but the Earth People don't seem very welcoming at all. However, so far she has only met the BIG ones. The little ones are a different matter ...

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The Siege of White Deer Park: the animals are in danger and they need to make a plan - fast! A killer beast is on the loose and the deaths are mounting up... In the Path of the Storm: when the new leader of the stag herd, Trey, wields his power, things look very bleak for the smaller animals. They are to be evicted! That is, until the night of the great storm. Battle for the Park: Animals are disappearing from the White Deer Park. Could the Warden, whom the animals have learnt to trust, be responsible?

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If Mrs Tischbein had known the amazing adventures her son Emil would have in Berlin, she'd never have let him go. Unfortunately, when his seven pounds goes missing on the train, Emil is determined to get it back - and when he teams up with the detectives he meets in Berlin, it's just the start of a marvellous money-retrieving adventure . . .A classic and influential story, Emil and the Detectives remains an enthralling read.From November 16th 2013, an exciting new adaptation of Emil and the Detectives will be playing at the National Theatre in London.

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Annie Rose and Alfie have lots of games they like to play together, like being scary monsters with Bernard, or running their own shop. But there are some things Annie Rose is too little to do and even some things Alfie would rather do without her. But if Annie Rose is ever sad or cross there is only one person who can make her feel better . . . her big brother. This is Shirley Hughes at her best - warm and wonderfully observed illustrations, and a touching text about the special bond between siblings.

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Simp is a small, fat, ugly dog. Nobody loves her and she hasn't got a home, so she sets out in search of a friend and finds a family -and some hidden talents that make her rather special...

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The Hargraves want their new baby to grow up big and strong. But the puny mite will hardly eat a thing. One day Mrs Hargraves finds an avocado in the fruit bowl and the baby gobbles it up. Soon, the strangest things start to happen...

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Join Peter Rabbit as he experiences his first wobbly tooth, and is visited by the tooth fairy in this brand new story!Peter cannot wait to eat breakfast, and takes a big bite of his favourite food, a radish! But when his first bite results in a loose tooth, Mrs. Rabbit tells him the tooth fairy will come visit him.Peter starts to worry why the tooth fairy wants his tooth and whether he''ll ever be able to eat all his favourite foods again... And what surprise will the tooth fairy leave under his pillow in the morning?This new gentle and reassuring tale mirrors a little one''s exciting and worrisome first-experience about losing a tooth, featuring new illustrations of an adorable tooth fairy character.Discover more Peter Rabbit stories in this series all about first experiences:Starting SchoolGoodnight PeterHappy Birthday!Peter Hops AboardThree Little BunniesThe Christmas Star

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Spot is hunting for Easter eggs in the park. Can you help him find the eggs as you count to five?Toddlers will love peeping through the windows and finding eggs in this counting board book.With five eggs to spot and numbers on every page, this fun Easter story encourages early learning through counting and colour recognition.If you loved this, why not try:Spot's First EasterSpot's Easter BasketSpot Goes to the FarmSpot's Birthday PartyFind Spot at Easter

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Young adventurer Beck Granger is invited to South Africa by an old friend of his parents' to help out on a project to prevent rhino poaching. But when he arrives all is not as it seems, and Beck is caught up in something more dangerous than anything he's ever survived before . . .Not only are there the poachers to contend with, but somebody seems desperate to track Beck down - whatever the cost. And then there are the hundreds of wild animals . . .

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What sort of tree did Robin Hood's bow come from? What pine tree drops its needles in the winter and how did the monkey puzzle get its name? These are just some of the wonderful facts that you'll discover inside this book. Trees give us shade and the oxygen we breathe, like tall green giants that watch over us. And they are beautiful! Use the delicate illustrations and simple text to help your child identify the trees they see every day, whether they live in the country or the city. This book is a wonderful way of encouraging a child to interact with their environment, helping them to respect and protect the trees that surround them.

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Hip hip hooray, it's Duggee's birthday! Hip hip hooray, it's Duggee's birthday! The Squirrels are searching the clubhouse for the perfect birthday gift to surprise Duggee with but what will they find . . . ? Lift the flaps to discover what exciting presents will they will give to Duggee! One final birthday present . . . DUGGEE HUG!

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This wonderful collection brings together the four original Beatirx Potter stories which feature the mischievous little rabbit: The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies and the Tale of Mr Tod. Peter Rabbit and his cousin, Benjamin Bunny, along with their extensive family, get into all sorts of mischief as they sneak into Mr McGregor's garden, narrowly avoid being turned into rabbit pie and outsmart the wily and cunning fox, Mr Tod. Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny's mischief, as well as their creative ploys to trick and outsmart their enemies, have ensured their lasting status as childhood favourites.This book, bringing together all the classic Peter Rabbit tales from their original publisher, Frederick Warne, is the perfect gift for any Beatrix Potter fan, or as an introduction to the enchanting world of Peter Rabbit.

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A hilarious fantasy, perfect for ages seven and up, by master storyteller Terry Pratchett - the first book he ever wrote!In the beginning, there was nothing but endless flatness. Then came the Carpet Then came the dust, which fell upon the Carpet. From the dust the Carpet wove us all.From the dust came us, the Carpet People.In the fronds of a carpet, there are tribes and people, families and brothers.This is a story of two of those brothers. This is the story of the evil Fray, sweeping a trail of destruction across the carpet. And the story of an adventure to end all adventures . . .'Incredibly funny . . . compulsively readable'The Times

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Join Peter Rabbit as he searches for his toy bunny in this sweet lift-the-flap bedtime adventure!Peter Rabbit and his sisters have had a fun day playing outside, and now it's time to go to sleep. But as everyone gets ready to say goodnight, Peter realises he's missing something very important - his snuggly toy bunny has disappeared!Will he be able to find it in time before bed?This brand new story has lots of fun flaps for little hands to lift as they explore Peter's house and help him to find his toy bunny. With a gentle narrative and cosy burrow setting, this is the perfect tale to help little ones wind down before bedtime.More Peter Rabbit Lift-the-Flap storybooks:Peter Rabbit: The Christmas Present HuntPeter Rabbit: The Great Big Easter Egg Hunt

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Have fun learning first words with Peter Rabbit in this engaging lift-the-flap book.With a different scene on every page, readers can find hidden words and spot Peter Rabbit along with many more friendly characters.Spark curious minds with this playful introduction to first words!

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A bumper colouring book that will keep little artists busy for hours!Get creative with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this wonderful colouring and doodle book, filled with amazing animals, brilliant bugs, fantastic food and marvellous nature.Packed with big shapes to colour-in that are ideal for tiny hands.Discover other activity books from The Very Hungry Caterpillar:The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Nature Sticker and Colouring BookThe Very Hungry Caterpillar's Bugs Sticker and Colouring BookThe Very Hungry Caterpillar's Magnet Book

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Two sisters. A shocking racist incident. The summer that will change both of their lives forever.Annalie and Margaret are sisters who agree on only one thing: that they have nothing in common.Annalie is seventeen: sweet, content, and looking forward to a summer of flirting with the most popular boy in school.Margaret is nineteen: ambitious, a warrior for social justice, and desperate to forget her ex-boyfriend in New York City.When their family is the victim of a racial attack, Annalie tries to pretend it never happened - but Margaret wants to fight back. Suddenly their relationship - and all the ones around them - are hanging by a thread. And then a crushing secret threatens to tear them apart forever . . .A beautiful and powerful story about family, identity and the secrets we keep, perfect for fans of Angie Thomas, Nicola Yoon, and Adam Silvera.

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar visits the North Pole for this magical festive tale! In a far-off frosty land where starlight fills the sky,a man with snow white hair has a twinkle in his eye. In this brand new tale, join The Very Hungry Caterpillar as he helps Father Christmas get ready for his big night. He's got to wrap up warm, feed the reindeer and load presents onto the sleigh - all before the magic can begin! With its simple rhyming text, vivid artwork and fold-out festive surprise this new story is filled with all the excitement and wonder of Christmas.

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Want to know what happened to Elle and Noah straight after the smash-hit Netflix film The Kissing Booth? Elle Evans always spends a perfect summer full of sun, sea and plenty of flirting at Lee and Noah's beach house. And she can't wait to hit the beach, even if this year, things are a little different...Elle is now officially dating hotter-than-hot Noah - it's amazing, and Elle's never been happier. But Noah's leaving for Harvard at the end of the summer - and what will happen to them then?Meanwhile Lee's new girlfriend, Rachel, is joining them for the summer. Elle and Lee have always been BFFs, but can everything stay the same with Rachel on the scene - and with Elle now dating Lee's big brother?Can Elle have one last perfect summer with her two favourite boys?

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Ideal for early years to KS1 children who are learning at home. Daisy Upton has two little kids. She loves them - but they drive her mad. So, to try and keep her sanity she started to come up with quick, easy games using stuff from around the house. And @FiveMinuteMum was born. In her first book, she has collected 150+ games that take 5 minutes to set up & 5 minutes to tidy up.From pasta posting to alphabet knock down, it's a recipe book for guilt free parenting! And as Daisy was a teaching assistant, your little ones will be learning while they play! What could be better?GIVE ME FIVE is the perfect companion for anyone who wants five minutes peace.Also available: Five Minute Mum: Time For School Five Minute Mum: On the Go"I love Five Minute Mum. She's managed to come up with a huge array of activities for kids that are fun and educational yet don't require an Art degree or Diploma in Patience to execute."Sarah Turner, aka Unmumsy Mum

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A set of 6 much-loved stories from classic English literature for children, brought together by Puffin Books in beautiful paperback cover designs.In the strange countries of Lilliput, Brobdingnag, Laputa and the land of the Houyhnhnms, Gulliver meets some extraordinary people and remarkable creatures. From a race of miniature folk to some surprisingly gentle giants and wise horses, Gulliver sees society from many different perspectives. Back in England life seems very ordinary after all his experiences, but Gulliver's fantastic adventures change his views on human behaviour forever.In the same collection:Peter PanThe Great Adventures of Sherlock HolmesOliver TwistFive Children and ItAlice's Adventures in Wonderland

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The natural home of an animal is known as its habitat and animals have adapted to live and survive in different environments around the world - from the marshlands of England to the outback of Australia.Animal Habitats takes readers from the depths of the ocean to the heights of the mountain tundra and beyond as they explore the many different environments around the world and the fascinating creatures that call these environments their home.You can build your own encyclopedia with A Ladybird Book: the collectable series for curious kids.

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Peppa and George love doing everything with their daddy. Painting pictures, visiting the playground, having picnics and playing sports together. Peppa's daddy can do ANYTHING. Daddy Pig is king of Peppa's world!The perfect present for Daddy Pigs and little readers everywhere!

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Peppa's goldfish Goldie is sad, so Peppa takes him to the Aquarium to look for a new friend! It's an exciting day out for Peppa and her family, with lots of fantastic fish and sea creatures to discover! Miss Rabbit is your guide for this brilliant adventure to find out about things that live under the water. What secrets will Peppa and her family find in the Aquarium?

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'Heart-warming and hilarious, this is a book you need on your shelves in these bleak times.' Irish TimesPerfect for fans of Sex Education and Derry Girls.Alex is a rebel with a purple fauxhawk and biker boots.St Mary's Catholic School is the strict boarding school where she's currently trapped.Despite trying everything she can to get expelled, she's still stuck with the nuns, the prudish attitude and the sexism. So Alex decides to take matters into her own hands. She's going to stage the school's first ever production of The Vagina Monologues . . .Trouble is, no one else at St Mary's can even bear to say the word 'vagina' out loud!A riotously funny novel about the importance of friendship and finding your voice.

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With an introduction from Michael Morpurgo. The boy untied the sack and, to everyone's amazement, out tumbled a little furry bear cub... Have you ever heard of mountain-climbing elephants? Could a brave dog make a parachute jump?Featuring over thirty true tales of incredible animal heroes, uncover the stories of:Heroic bears Drone-catching eagles Diving dolphins Sassy cats And much, MUCH more! This book brings you the heart-wrenching real stories of the animals who traversed treacherous paths, made daring rescues and went above and beyond to save human lives. When caught in human conflicts, these animals have all shown bravery, friendship, or brought comfort. Journey throughout history from Hannibal's elephants, to a guide dog in the Twin Towers - and uncover 34 amazing real animal stories.

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I feel a thought forming in my head like a fart brewing in my stomach. And my thought fart is...I'm gonna start a YouTube channel!We have a plan. Hopefully nothing will randomly decide to mess with that plan like, oh I dunno, MY COMPLETE BUM HOLE OF A DAD COMING BACK AND FILLING OUR LIVES WITH CHAOS.You know Haylah Swinton - she's big, bold and funnier than a cat in a onesie playing the bagpipes. She's been busy proving she's as a kick-butt comedian, she's got herself a fab boyfriend called Dylan, the best girl crew in the world totally have her back, her little brother isn't driving her totally nuts, and did she mention she has a boyfriend called Dylan? Yes, THAT Dylan.But this proving-she's-funny thing is kind of tough sometimes. And come to think of it, Dylan isn't acting particularly boyfriendly at the moment. Plus her pathetic excuse for a dad has decided to turn up and make everything confusing.As if real life wasn't complicated enough, when Haylah sets up her own comedy YouTube channel, she finds out that online life can be a whole other can of trolls... Prepare to snort, guffaw (and cringe) your way through the second hilarious story about pretty funny Haylah Swinton!

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar has sold over 41 million copies worldwide in over 62 languages. In this new lift-flap book, children are asked where the Hungry Caterpillar might be hiding. Is he hiding in the grass? No, that's a chirpy cricket! Is he nibbling the strawberry? No, that's an ant! The lift-flap on every spread lets little readers join in the fun as they search in this fun, interactive take on the beloved children's classic.

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Miss Jump the Jockey is a hilarious picture book by Allan Ahlberg, illustrated by Andre Amstutz.Miss Josie Jump the jockey can't wait to gallop in a race like her mum, her brother and even her grandma, but everyone says she's too young. But then grandma's horse gets a sore throat and Jimmy Jump gets a splinter in his bottom so she might get her chance at last...Allan Ahlberg, a former teacher, postman, plumber's mate and grave digger, is in the super-league of children's writers. He has published over 100 children's books and, with his late wife Janet, created such award winning picture books as EACH PEACH PEAR PLUM and THE JOLLY POSTMAN - both winners of the Kate Greenaway Medal. He has also written prize-winning poetry and fiction and lives in Bath.Look out for other hilarious Happy Familiies books!Mrs Wobble the Waitress; Mr Biff the Boxer; Master Money the Millionaire

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A wonderfully exuberant yet poignant poetry collection from one of Britain's greatest children's poets Michael Rosen. Here are tales of childhood, from the horrors of being late for school, to making a raft, and going to a cafe, as well as poems to ponder - just think, how great would Satnav trousers be! Touching, light-hearted and funny, Michael's poems will delight readers young and old.Former Children's Laureate, Michael continuously promotes the need for children's poetry in our education system, and this collection, first published in 2010, has something for everyone.

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OVER 175 MILLION ERIC CARLE BOOKS SOLD WORLDWIDEA much-loved classic from the creator of The Very Hungry CaterpillarThis is the story of how a tiny seed travels from its parent plant and blows across seas, deserts and mountains, braving many hazards along the way, before finally finding a place to settle and grow into a beautiful flower so that the story can start again. A beautiful and uplifting first introduction to the life cycle of a seed.Discover more beautiful books by Eric Carle:Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?The Very Busy SpiderThe Bad-Tempered Ladybird From Head to ToeMister Seahorse

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A little boy sets off on a round-the-world night train to dreamland with only his toy dog for company. But soon all sorts of endangered animals are asking if they can jump up and join them on their journey...

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John Burningham brings us this poetic tale about a special friendship between a lonely girl and her secret friend, Aldo. With Aldo around, sunshine and laughter fill the little girl's life and she forgets her everyday fears.

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