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Book two in the Hilda Netflix TV Tie-in series is now available in paperback! It's tough moving and changing neighborhoods. In this book, Hilda faces new challenges as she moves from the wilderness to the city of Trolberg! As Hilda starts at her new school, she has to adapt to a whole new way of life and make new friends--humans as well as other creatures. Hilda faces all kinds of surprises as she explores the city and faces hordes of people, and learns to find her own space within the crowds.

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Get whisked away into the history of some of the most controversial women in history: witches. Tracing as far back as the Stone Age, witches have fascinated us for centuries. But were they evil sorceresses determined to seek revenge, or suppressed feminists who were misunderstood? From Egyptian priestesses to Norse healers, take a closer look at witches throughout history and across the world, in this holistic non-fiction book that incorporates poetry, art, mythology, hexes, potions, and magic from different cultures and religions around the world.

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Based on the hit Netflix series, join Hilda and Twig for more hilarious adventures in the 5th volume of the illustrated fiction series.

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Afshan D'souza-Lodhi's debut poetry collection 're: desire' explores the yearning to love, be loved and belong from a desi (South Asian) perspective. Her work sits on the intersections of flash fiction, poetry and script, echoing the hybridity of the worlds that many young British desis find themselves occupying. Drawing on the poetry of many different languages and cultures - Urdu, English, Konkani, Islamic and Christian - this collection explores how we access our traditions from a distance. 're: desire' is a collection of poetry that draws upon literary traditions and cultural references to flip the male gaze common in mushairas on its head. Common themes for mushairas are love, God and being drunk or intoxicated by love and God - but is usually seen from a male perspective. The pieces in re: desire are mainly told from a female perspective, and question the gender given to particular acts, objects and ideas.

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Meet Hilda: explorer, adventurer, avid sketchbook-keeper and friend to every creature in the valley! Well... almost every creature... Join our beloved heroine as she encounters her very first troll, negotiates peace with some very persnickety elves, and reunites two lovelorn ancient giants. Fantastic creatures and daring adventures are all just part of another average day for Hilda, but what will she do if she is forced to move to Trollberg city, far away from her beloved valley home? Dive into the adventure with this illustrated chapter book, based on the first two episodes of the show.

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Book two in the Hilda Netflix TV Tie-in series offers new never-before-read content in this illustrated chapter book, picking up where Hilda and The Hidden People left off. Meet Hilda--explorer, adventurer, avid sketchbook-keeper, and friend to every creature in the valley! Well, almost every creature. We rejoin our favorite blue-haired heroine to find her warding off the nightmarish Marra, rescuing weather spirits, and searching for the elusive black hound. And she's still got to make it to the Sparrow Scout badge ceremony on time! There is no shortage of unexpected twists, turns and new friends in this latest installment of the Hilda fiction series.

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Ever feel like you need a hug, a really big hug from someone? That's how Felipe the young cactus feels, but his family just isn't the touchy-feely kind. Cactuses can be quite prickly sometimes you know . . . and so can Felipe. But he'll be darned if this one pointy issue will hold him back, so one day Felipe sets off on his own to find a friend and just maybe, that long awaited hug.In her debut picture book, Simona Ciraola creates an endearing tale of friendship, beautifully illustrated with buoyant wit and the perfect story to share.

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Keith Negley's playful and emotional art tells this story of a new father who is no longer the cool guy he once was. He looks back wistfully on his crazy times playing in a band, riding a motorcycle, and getting tattoos. Those days may be behind him, but his young son still thinks he's the coolest guy in the world.

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It’s time to learn about the sea’s most feared (and most misunderstood) residents: sharks!Owen Davey returns to nonfiction to explain the mysteries of those denizens of the deep. Some deadly, some not-so-deadly, and almost all just generally misunderstood. Exciting and detailed illustrations fill the page and educate young readers about these thrilling residents of the sea! Delivering information with the same whimsical text and brash illustration that saw his previous book win the affection of the Wall Street Journal, Smart About Sharks is sure to have teeth!

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A brilliant non-fiction book explaining the world of genetics and heredity to children - with exciting ideas for their own experiments. Why do children look like their parents? Why are some people blond and others brunette, and where do we get our eye color from? This book explains genetic theory, what genes are, why DNA plays an important role and what all these insights have to do with a curious monk. An exciting journey through the history of science, present-day genetic research and engineering and right through to the question of identity - because who would have thought how much of our personality is defined by our genes and how interesting genes can be?

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Perfect for quarantine reading with your children!Owen Davey returns with another guide to animals, this time digging into the wonderous world of frogs! Cool illustrations and fun facts give you all a kid could want to know, and more about frogs!Did you know that there are over 4,000 known species of frog? Some are bigger than your dinner plate, while others are small enough to sit on your fingernail, and in between is about every color and size you can imagine! Leap into this fascinating illustrated guide to the most diverse amphibians in the world, from the lumbering common toad to the beautiful but deadly poison dart frog.

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This exciting illustrated guide to the world's largest river and its surrounding rainforest is packed with compelling facts about South America's wildlife, people, geography and history.Take a journey through South America along the winding Amazon River, spotting tree frogs, piranhas, snakes and tropical insects along the way. Where does the river begin, and where does it end? Which animals dwell in its murky waters and how much life does it sustain in the habitats all along its banks? Through gorgeous, detailed illustrations, the mysteries of the Amazon are revealed.

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A Children's Book Council 2019 Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12. This stunning nonfiction picture book compendium of facts about the world's highest mountain, with illustrations from up-and-comer Lisk Feng, will not disappoint.Hundreds of people dare to climb Mount Everest every year, following in Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay's footsteps, hoping to experience Earth's highest peak. But there is so much more to this mountain than the brave mountaineers who climb it. Travel back to its ancient origins, learn about the flowers and plants that grow upon this great peak, and discover the rich history of religions, myths, and legends that surround this great Sagarmatha, the Goddess of the Sky.

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In this earnest debut Taher Adel draws from his own life, heritage, religion and culture to map a remarkable journey. The poems in I don't know what language I dream in operate in the lost spaces between language and identity where the poet wrestles with himself in order to understand who he really is and where he stands in the confusing world around him.

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The King of pop culture poetry returns with his second collection! As the great Dominic Toretto once said, ‘I don’t have friends, I have family’. 2Black2Furious largely looks at both what family can be: linked by blood, heritage, found and chosen. Tyrone Lewis intersects his exploration on race, and continues to ask the question – what does it truly mean to be Black in a world weighted with perception. There’s also some Avril thrown in too, because you can’t go wrong with some Avril.

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Priestess of the Powder Puff Experiment has taken four years to create and compile; a distillation of deep self enquiry, bold uncensored rants, hilarious absurdism reflecting modern life’s insanity, and tender moments of beauty inspired by the natural world. Jackie also tackles subjects such as environmental destruction, mental health issues and social injustice. In turns passionate and confessional, sensitive and poignant, and peppered with her inimitable bold humour, this collection is something to be savoured again and again.

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Life Goals of the Millennials: or The Commune Manifesto is about growing up queer and not growing out of it. In The Commune we champion platonic love and commitment. We tell stories, find good in those around us, holdfast our beliefs and each other, and we face down the practicalities of a world not made for us. The Commune Manifesto has taken shape over 10 years of late-night conversations in Glasgow tenements. It is dedicated to every beautiful soul who feels lost on their own, or terrified of losing their community as they grow older and feel the pressure to settle down. Finally, it is a personal statement of intent, an affirmation, a life goal, to retain the joy that comes from our hardfought and close-knit bonds. These poems visualise the hope we have in a future together. Come join us in the Commune!

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'Adekola's voice refuses to settle in a simple picture of identity that is palatable or transferable. The multiplicity of selves that speak in his poems reflect but also create a myriad of ways to be Muslim, to be Black, to just be. There is a powerful undercurrent of hope throughout this that leaves you with the sense that despite it all, people have always and will continue to persevere' Suhaiymah Manzoor-KhanNigrescence is the breakthrough debut collection of poems by northern poet Abdullah Adekola. The word 'nigrescence' means to develop a racial identity which Adekola unpicks through language that tugs and pulls through his own blackness, searching for ways to heal in a increasingly fractured world.

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A paraplegic wakes to find he is the sole survivor of an unknown apocalypse. He decides to survive and spends a year navigating the empty motorways of England to see if he really is the only one left alive. He sets off with only his wheelchair and enough food and medical supplies to last a week. To live beyond that he must adapt and scavenge. Told through a daily account of poems he begins to question his own identity, whether you are disabled if there is no-one to be compared to and what does it mean to want to move forwards.

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We rejoin our favorite blue-haired heroine to find her warding off the nightmarish Marra, chatting with homeless Nisse, rescuing weather spirits and searching for the elusive black hound... and she's still got to make it to the Sparrow Scout badge ceremony on time! As always, there is no shortage of unexpected twists, turns, and new friends in this latest instalment of the Hilda fiction series.

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When Kai grows tired of her bookish mum not being adventurous enough for a Brownstone, she decides to seek out the mischievous and rebellious Monkey King - who she's always been told to stay away from. Will he bring her the adventure she craves, or will he cause her more trouble than he's worth? Read the latest story from the mythical Brownstone's family vault where we venture to China and learn about the story of the Monkey King, meet magical gods, taste powerful peaches and see that maybe our heroes aren't always what they're cracked up to be. Winner of the 2018 Waterstones Children's Book Prize, longlisted for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal, and most recently nominated for an Eisner for Arthur and the Golden Rope, Joe Todd-Stanton is a master at storytelling and illustration, and this time he takes his history loving adventurer deep into Chinese mythology.

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Who’s this? A little flapjack octopus. You may almost have missed him. You see, he’s not the type to stand out in a crowd. Unless you were looking for him, you might not spot him at all... He’s one of the shy ones. This beautifully delicate picture book explores the topic of shyness and friendship. Stunningly illustrated by bestselling creator Simona Ciraolo, this book is sure to resonate with young children across the world, particularly those who are just starting school.

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A heart-warming story with a message as big as an elephant, this fanciful tale of friendship between an eccentric lady and her beloved pet is as poignant as it is beautiful. When Mrs Bibi is told her pet elephant has to go, she reluctantly packs her bags and heads off somewhere where they can live together in happiness. But what they both leave behind is far bigger than the other people in the town could have ever imagined. Delicate artwork compliments messages of acceptance, tolerance, and love in this moving story.

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Meet Hilda – explorer, adventurer, avid sketchbook-keeper and friend to every creature in the valley! Well ... almost every creature. Join our beloved heroine as she encounters her very first troll, negotiates peace with some very persnickety elves and reunites two lovelorn ancient giants – now in paperback! Fantastic creatures and daring adventures are all just part of another average day for Hilda ... but what will she do if she is forced to move to Trolberg city, far away from her beloved valley home?

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Based on the hit Netflix series, join Hilda and Twig for more hilarious adventures in the 4th volume of the illustrated fiction series. Join your favourite blue-haired heroine Hilda to find her cooking up adventure with the Sparrow Scouts and battling mechanical bell-ringers. But some naughty mischief-makers are determined to steal Hilda’s money, soup, and maybe even her mum. When a hop to the past gets time all mixed and muddled, can Hilda help the city of Trolberg escape the greedy Time Worm? There is no shortage of unexpected twists, turns and new friends in this latest instalment of the Hilda fiction series.

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Rick once said he could write a series of books in answer to the all-too-familiar question 'Where are you from?' This isn't that book, but it is an attempt, by Rick, to come to terms with the question itself. Tales from the Other Box looks to blend the traditions of minstrel, bard and griot, to paint itself all at once the voice of old soul elder, trickster motif, and the teller of the tale. Concerned with the liminal regions of ethnicity and identity, this collection dances defiantly along the borders existing within individuals, families and wider society, in order to navigate the spaces between received notions of belonging and what it means to be truly at home.

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Happiness FM will take you on a joyful journey that explores the complexities and contradictions of 21st century life. Meet uninhibited Russian grandmothers along with creepy fans of Professor Brian Cox and learn how to achieve your bucket list without leaving your sofa. With wry humour, tenderness and a social conscience Mary Dickins invites us to recognise our own lives in her subject matter and themes and to celebrate with her all that is sublime and ridiculous about being human.

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In “… and then she ate him” Denbigh’s wickedly beautiful writing holds up a distorted mirror to the world. Deftly weaving the queer experience alongside tales of friends and strangers, Tom toys with myth, devilish humour, and absurdity to portray the bizarre and brilliant in the everyday. Imagination is brought to life in this unique collection that is thought-provoking, insightful and startlingly joyous.

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'Jam is for Girls' is Shagufta K's fiercely honest debut collection. Her work lays witness to the immigrant experience and gives voice to the women who made journeys into unknown lands through the eyes of their daughters. This is not a collection that struggles between two conflicting cultures, but is an unashamed and unapologetic confirmation of the third generation identity carving itself a space in an increasingly Islamaphobic world. She deftly balances passion and tenderness in her poems, exploring the personal and the political through gender inequality, racism and injustice that is present in the modern world. Leaving audiences with thought provoking poems that are rich and vivid in imagery.

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The history of boats is intertwined with our own - since the earliest times, humans have found ways to cross the bodies of water that cut them off from further exploration and expansion. From the woven rafts of ancient Mesopotamia, to Native American log canoes, through to Dutch merchant ships and onwards to today's modern sailing hydrofoils, trace the fascinating story of boats and their place in our culture.

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Following the bestselling Shackleton's Journey, William Grill returns with a companion activity book.

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Class is in session, and the subject is physics. Your teacher? Why, he’s the smartest cat in the galaxy!In this brilliant follow up to Professor Astro Cat’s Frontiers of Space, our trusty feline returns to take you on a journey through the incredible world of physics. Learn about energy, power and the building blocks of you, me and the universe in this all new ATOMIC ADVENTURE!

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From the great winding Ganges river in India to the thick conifer forests of northern Europe, travel across the glbobe to discover the rich variety of animals that share our blue planet. Written by zoologist Dr. Nick Crumpton and fully illustrated throughout, this fascinating fact-filled book will be treasured for generations.

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Let the Pig Out is the first collection from Chris Redmond - spoken word poet and front man of Tongue Fu - one of the UK’s leading spoken word shows. It is a fusion of performance writing and page poems, mixing story forms with internal rhymes and rhythms, comic dialogue and sparser, more condensed imagery.Fox racing, fatherhood, rainbows and road kill are some of the topics candidly explored with a playful heart, a political head and a compulsion to explore the friction between cynicism and idealismLet the Pig Out is a note to self and/or a call to arms, to embrace life in all it’s mess and discord with a wild sense of curiosity and wonder.

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Things You Find in a Poet’s Beard is a collection of poems that have been shouted at children from schools to church halls. They are a curation of silly tales that have been illustrated and bound into a book. Perhaps you’ll want to annoy your family by reading them out; perhaps you’ll want to chuckle at them under the covers with a torch; perhaps you’ll want to stare at the drawings drawn by Mr Chris Riddell or maybe you’ll want to shout them aloud to capture the spirit of A.F. Harrold himself.

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This brand-new board book series, based on Ella Bailey's bestselling series One Day On Our Blue Planet, is perfect for babies and toddlers. Each title in the series has five spreads with a baby animal searching for the perfect place to sleep. Peer behind the flaps to see if they have been successful, or if they have accidentally found another animal's perfect sleeping spot!

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Get ready to meet Luna Brownstone: the most devious Brownstone of all. When a tragedy strikes her family, she decides that she will only ever look out for herself. She runs away, and begins her search for riches to steal. Whilst travelling, she stumbles across a village ravaged by drought and hears rumours of a palace filled with great gold treasures. When a young girl, Atzi, volunteers to journey to the palace of the rain god Tlaloc with an offering to save her village, Luna develops a cunning plan: befriend Atzi, steal her map, and find the god herself. Yet, when Luna is forced to work with Atzi to find the palace, and when Atzi finds herself in danger, Luna needs to decide what matters most.

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When a curious little mouse discovers a boat by his front door, he climbs aboard and accidentally sets out to sea. But it's not easy being a little mouse in a big world. Drifting farther and farther away, Mouse passes volcanic lands, sails through icy waters and battles a ferocious storm... But will he ever find his way back home?

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Meet Hilda: explorer, adventurer, avid sketchbook-keeper and friend to every creature in the valley! Well.... almost every creature...Join our favourite blue haired heroine, and follow the adventures of Hilda season 1, as she encounters her first troll, meets new friends in Trolberg and searches for the dreaded Black Hound. Daring adventures are all just part of another average day for Hilda, and there is no shortage of unexpected twists, turns, and fantastical creatures in this 3 Book Collection.

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Meet some of our planet's most important animals and discover the remarkable ways they are helping save our planet.

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Hidden deep in the mountains, a kingdom of dragons once thrived. Dragon song echoed across the peaks and priceless treasures were guarded in lairs. But what happened to this kingdom? Dragonsightings are incredibly rare now, so how can we spot one of these elusive creatures? And if we were to meet one, how would we talk to them and approach them safely? Luckily for you, the answers are recorded in this book by the famous Drackenosopher, Professor Zoya Agnis, illustrated by Alexander Utkin. You will learn everything you need to know about dragons, from breathing fire and taking flight, to the brutal slayers that preyed upon them. This beautifully illustrated manual will guide you on your path to becoming an expert in the prestigious world of dragon studies.

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Since the beginning of time, monsters have existed to frighten humans. We have known them in cinema or television, literature, urban legends and mythology, many are so ancient that we do not even know their true origin. But what if the stories about these so-called monsters only paint one side of them? What if these creatures are actually not as monstrous as they first appear? When twelve-year-old Lowell moves to a new village, he struggles to fit in at school - he is a bit different, and the bullies don't seem to like different. Then the changes start. At first, Lowell thinks these are just the ordinary, growing-up kind of changes: he gets hairier, his voice gets growlier and his moods are all over the place. But then one full-moon night, after a VERY bad day at school, he transforms into a werewolf in front of his twin sister, Lys.? Join Lowell as he joins the Monster Support Group in an attempt to return to 'normal'.

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It's the summer break in Shadyside, Queens, and Team Pom's investigation into the mysterious organization called C.A.O.S, and its sinister boss Steve, have hit a dead end. Seeking a bit of inspiration, Roberta, Ruby and Agnes head to the Natural History Museum to spend time with Ruby's aunt, a de-extinction biologist in training who's just stumbled upon a precious sample of Dodo remains. But C.A.O.S. lurks in the shadows with Dodo schemes of their own! Can Team Pom foil Steve's plans in time to save the entire city? Can peanut butter really fight evil? Or is New York City finally going to the birds?

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Hidden deep in the mountains, a kingdom of dragons once thrived. Dragon song echoed across the peaks and priceless treasures were guarded in lairs. But what happened to this kingdom? Dragonsightings are incredibly rare now, so how can we spot one of these elusive creatures? And if we were to meet one, how would we talk to them and approach them safely? Luckily for you, the answers are recorded in this book by the famous Drackenosopher, Professor Zoya Agnis, illustrated by Alexander Utkin. You will learn everything you need to know about dragons, from breathing fire and taking flight, to the brutal slayers that preyed upon them. This beautifully illustrated manual will guide you on your path to becoming an expert in the prestigious world of dragon studies.

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Did your dad used to be cool? Wondering what happened to his rock band playing, skateboarding days? This funny and relatable story shows children how their parents are still cool after all, even if it's not in quite the same way! Now for the first time in paperbook, parents and children will both enjoy engaging with this book, presented in Negley's unique style where words are minimal and the emotive illustrations really carry the story along.

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When a world war comes to Myanmar (Burma), one special elephant becomes a hero. As people are forced to leave their home in the Burmese jungle, Bandoola, his keeper Po Toke and war veteran James Howard Williams (Aka Elephant Bill), undertake a journey that will test their courage, taking trust, understanding and bravery to the very limit. Together, they lead a group of 53 elephants and over 200 refugees to safety, scaling 6000ft mountains as they trek from Myanmar to northern India. In this moving tale based on a true story, award-winning William Grill's stunning illustrations show the majesty of Myanmar's forests and mountains, the backdrop to a heart-warming tale about empathy between humans and animals, and the strength that can arise from working together when the world is full of danger.

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When I was a fairy, I used to dance on daffodils. I'd bounce on blueberries more often than not. I scaled lofty heights, but my mountains were molehills. Back when I was a fairy . I'd almost forgot. This picture book is a heart-warming tale about magical creatures young and old, and the love between a child and their grandparent. Bouncing, running, jumping and cartwheeling among the flowers - who is this adventurous sprite? Touching on themes of memory, magic and love between the generations, find out the secret of this energetic little fairy in this perfect book for reading together.

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