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The You Can Tell a Fairy Tale series turns young readers into the storytellersIn You Can Tell a Fairy Tale: Pinocchio, they can help the mischievous hero on his journey to becoming a real boy. Where does he go when he skips school? What animal will he turn into, and just what does he say to make his nose grow so long?Illustrated by picture-book rising star Migy Blanco, You Can Tell a Fairy Tale: Pinocchio is an interactive retelling of the classic tale.

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We all know what happens in fairy tales. Little Red Riding Hood meets a Wolf. Cinderella loses a slipper. The You Can Tell a Fairy Tale series lets children tell their favourite tales their own way. In You Can Tell a Fairy Tale: Red Riding Hood, follow our heroine through the path (which path will you choose?) in the woods. Decide what she has in her basket, what clothes are in grandma's wardrobe and who saves the day at the end!Illustrated by picture-book rising star Migy Blanco.

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This side-splitting spin on a favourite fairy tale is full of wit and humour.So, you think you know the story of Cinderella? Well, you'd better think again because in this hilarious laugh-out-loud tale, nothing is what it seems. Did you know that Cinderella wasn't actually very nice? And that there were THREE ugly sisters? And that the youngest sister, Gertie, was absolutely the nicest person you could ever hope to meet? Surprising, isn't it? Come and make friends with Gertie, and find out if she will EVER get to the ball . . . and, watch out, you might just meet a few favourite fairy tale characters along the way, too. Smart, funny and brilliant to read aloud, this beautifully illustrated picture book is sure to draw children back again and again.Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free "Stories Aloud" audio recording. Just scan the QR code and listen along!

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Snuggle down with this beautiful picture book and join Little Owl as she flies off on a magical, star-filled night.With beautiful illustrations throughout from the hugely talented Migy Blanco and rhyming verse by Karl Newson that rolls off the tongue, this is a special, calming book for bedtime.While all the other animals sleep through the night, Little Owl has work to do - she needs to blow out the stars, one by one, to make way for morning. When her work is done, the sun finally rises to wake the animals from their slumbers . . . but for Little Owl, it's time for bed.Lilting rhyme and rhythm make this book perfect for settling children for a peaceful night's sleep, and stunning scenes show Little Owl flying all over the world. Little ones will love pointing out all the different animals!Sumptuously illustrated by Migy Blanco, who has been shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, with beautiful verse by Karl Newson, who has been shortlisted for the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award, and whose stories are published in over 20 languages around the world. Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!

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Mowgli's story comes to life in this classic retelling of Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book, featuring beautiful, vibrant illustrations by Migy Blanco. Mowgli loves living in the jungle with his wolf family and his friends Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther. He's been learning the ways of the jungle ever since he was a little boy. But when the tiger Shere Khan tries to turn the pack against Mowgli, making him feel unwelcome, Mowgli realizes he may not belong here after all. But what will happen when it's time for the boy to leave the wolf pack that raised him to go live with his people?

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