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Scarlett Fife has BIG feelings. And she's about to get into BIG trouble. From the bestselling Maz Evans comes a heartfelt and hilarious story about sadness, happiness, friends and family, perfect for fans of Roald Dahl's Matilda. Praise for Scarlett Fife: 'A laugh-out-loud story full of warmth, Big Feelings and explosive results' Dominique Valente, author of Starfell'So funny, you'll explode with laughter' Sam Copeland, author of Charlie Changes into a ChickenScarlett Fife has BIG FEELINGS. And when she tries to squash them down, they come back up with shocking results! Feelings are like slime in a party bag. No matter how much someone tells you to keep it in, it'll always find its way out. And very soon, Scarlett notices that every time she pushes her sadness down, the storm breaks!If she's going to avoid her world getting soaking wet, Scarlett will have to work out how to live with her feelings, once and for all ...Laugh-out-loud action for every child and parent who has ever lost control of their feelings, this is the third heart-warming Scarlett Fife book, beautifully illustrated throughout by the fantastic Chris Jevons.

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The toot-ally hilarious and messy origin story of Superpoop, your new favourite pooperhero, perfect for children (and parents) who enjoy a little potty-humour!Superpoop is fresh from hero training and only needs one mission under his belt to join the super league of superheroes. Yet, whenever he tries to save the day, another hero always gets there first! All Superpoop needs is a job that only he can do, so when toilet trouble is the mission of the day, he might just get the plopportunity!100,000 copies sold - loved by kids EVERYWHERE!

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Nelly isn't scared of monsters. In fact, she babysits for them. From the bestselling author of the OI FROG! and DAISY books comes the third book in this hilarious, action-packed series for fans of THE BOLDS and BARRY LOSER.'If monsters are real, how come I've never seen one?''Because they never go out.''Why don't monsters ever go out?''Because they can never get a babysitter.'Ever swum with a Water Greep, or played hotscotch with a Hott Hed? Every time Nelly rings on a new monster family's doorbell she's up for a new challenge. Come on her monster-sitting adventures in this laugh-out-loud funny third book in the NELLY THE MONSTER SITTER series. Kes Gray is one of the Independent's top ten children's authors, and winner of the Red House Children's Book Award.This is a brand-new story in the Nelly the Monster Sitter series, never before published, and illustrated by the hugely talented Chris Jevons.

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Onesie party, Onesie party, What do you want to wear? Join a host of excitable animals as they prepare for a very special party … a ONESIE party! Dog wants to be an octopus. Elephant is going to be a cat. Mouse transforms into … a crocodile! What would YOU be? A fun-filled celebration of being yourself … whoever that may be!

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Gemm, Nova, and Jarrell are traveling to a space station orbiting Jupiter. On their two-year journey, they experiment with the oxygen levels given off by saplings in microgravity environments. Will they be able to prove that saplings give off more oxygen in space, and can they get their results back to the scientists on Earth?

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Nelly isn't scared of monsters. In fact, she babysits for them. From the bestselling author of the OI FROG! and DAISY books comes this hilarious, action-packed series for fans of THE BOLDS and BARRY LOSER.'If monsters are real, how come I've never seen one?''Because they never go out.''Why don't monsters ever go out?''Because they can never get a babysitter.'Ever played catch with a six-legged Gog, or made pancakes with an oozy orange Squurm? Every time Nelly rings on a new monster family's doorbell she's up for a new challenge. Come on her monster-sitting adventures in this laugh-out-loud funny first book in the NELLY THE MONSTER SITTER series. Kes Gray is one of the Independent's top ten children's authors, and winner of the Red House Children's Book Award.This story now comes with brand-new illustrations; it was previously published in a collection entitled: Grerks, Squurms & Water Greeps.

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If you think monsters don't exist, just ask Theodora Hendrix. The second in a brilliantly funny new series, perfect for fans of Amelia Fang.After facing down an evil hag, a thieving skele-crow and an army of the undead, ten-year-old Theodora Hendrix is certain she can handle anything – that is, until she meets the unpleasant Inspector Shelley and her even more unpleasant pet rat. Shelley and Ratsputin have come to spy on the MLM, and are determined to make trouble at every turn. Then Theodora makes a discovery of her own: a cursed beetle. She needs to destroy it without attracting the attention of the inspector – and fast. The stakes couldn’t be higher: if Theodora fails, her beloved monster family will rot in the dankest, darkest prisons of Transylvania…

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If you think monsters don't exist, just ask Theodora Hendrix. The third in a brilliantly funny series about an ordinary girl brought up by monsters, perfect for fans of Amelia Fang and A Series of Unfortunate Events.Theodora, Sherman and Dexter are off to the Big Apple for the holidays, and they cannot wait! However, if Dracula and Mummy thought an overseas trip would keep Theodora safe from bad monsters with sinister intentions, they were wrong. For New York is teeming with Shadowmongers – sly, shadowy creatures controlled by the most sinister foe of all. A foe who wants nothing more than to see the Monstrous League of Monsters brought down ... and Theodora with it.

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Chaos and hilarity with a message about the magic of books from debut author Tessa Gearing and Lollies Award-winning Chris Jevons! Noah has brought his favourite storybook to school for Show and Tell, but the characters have escaped and they’re causing havoc! Alien’s stolen his lunch, Dragon’s roaring at the little ones and Ghost has blocked the toilets . . . But when Noah finally catches them and begins to read to the class, something truly magical happens. Discover the magic of books . . . when they behave.

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Scarlett Fife has BIG feelings. And she's about to get into BIG trouble. From the bestselling Maz Evans comes a heartfelt and hilarious story about anxiety, friends and family, perfect for fans of Roald Dahl's Matilda. Praise for Scarlett Fife: 'A laugh-out-loud story full of warmth, Big Feelings and explosive results' Dominique Valente, author of Starfell'So funny, you'll explode with laughter' Sam Copeland, author of Charlie Changes into a ChickenScarlett Fife has BIG FEELINGS. And when she tries to squash them down, they come back up with shocking results! Scarlett knows she should be happy about all the big news that her family wants to share. But the worry is making her dizzy, and being dizzy is making her worried ... Feelings are like slime in a party bag. No matter how much someone tells you to keep it in, it'll always find its way out. And very soon, Scarlett notices that every time she pushes her worries down, they shake her world. Literally.It might be a huge vase full of pet ashes. Or 2669 sugar cubes in a world record-breaking attempt ... Laugh-out-loud action for every child and parent who has ever lost control of their feelings, this is the second heart-warming Scarlett Fife book, beautifully illustrated throughout by the fantastic Chris Jevons.

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Scarlett Fife has BIG feelings. And she's about to get into BIG trouble. From the bestselling Maz Evans comes a heartfelt and hilarious new series, perfect for fans of Roald Dahl's Matilda.'A laugh-out-loud story full of warmth, Big Feelings and explosive results.' Dominique Valente, author of Starfell'So funny, you'll explode with laughter' Sam Copeland, author of Charlie Changes into a ChickenScarlett Fife has BIG FEELINGS. And when she has BIG FEELINGS, they explode out of her like an over-squeezed stress ball. Scarlett's in big trouble after a BIG FEELINGS episode leads to a runaway hamster getting into the vicar's trousers at her aunty's engagement party. If she loses her temper ONE MORE TIME, she's going to miss out on her trip to Mega Awesome Sicky Fun World, the best theme park on the planet. But feelings are like slime in a party bag. No matter how much someone tells you to keep it in, it'll always find its way out. And very soon, Scarlett notices that every time she pushes her feelings down, something explodes. Like ... really, properly explodes. It might be her teacher's slimy green smoothie. A huge pot of purple paint. Or a massive pile of elephant poo at the zoo. And let's hope Scarlett doesn't get mad at Aunty's wedding - that wedding cake is HUGE ...Laugh-out-loud action for every child and parent who has ever lost control of their feelings - this is sparkling, heartwarming and beautifully illustrated throughout by the fantastic Chris Jevons.

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Nelly isn't scared of monsters. In fact, she babysits for them. From the bestselling author of the OI FROG! and DAISY books comes this hilarious, action-packed series for fans of THE BOLDS and BARRY LOSER.'If monsters are real, how come I've never seen one?''Because they never go out.''Why don't monsters ever go out?''Because they can never get a babysitter.'Ever played hide and seek with an oozy orange Squurm, or ice-skated with a baby Thermitt? Every time Nelly rings on a new monster family's doorbell she's up for a new challenge. Come on her monster-sitting adventures in this laugh-out-loud funny second book in the NELLY THE MONSTER SITTER series. Kes Gray is one of the Independent's top ten children's authors, and winner of the Red House Children's Book Award.This story now comes with brand-new illustrations; it was previously published in a collection entitled: Grerks, Squurms & Water Greeps.

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With jingle bells and whiffy smells, this Christmassy picture book is full of festive fun! It's Christmas Eve, and everyone in the North Pole is fast asleep. Everyone, that is, except Ellie the Elf, who has snuck into the kitchen to snack on a few Christmas treats. Mmm, delicious! Except . . . soon Ellie's tummy starts aching. OUCH! Next, her bottom starts popping. POP! POP! POP! Hiding away in the back of Santa's sleigh, Ellie falls asleep. But when Santa rides off into the night and Ellie is whisked away with him, one thing is certain: Ellie and Santa are about to have a Christmas adventure like no other! A hilarious book, perfect for children who love to laugh Bestselling author Lucy Rowland and smash-hit illustrator Chris Jevons join forces for the first time! Perfect for fans of Unicorn and the Rainbow Poop, There's No Such Thing as Elves and Superpoop!

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Milo’s a rhino. He likes to do all sorts of rhino-y things . . . He likes writing and climbing and banister-sliding and mountain bike riding, he paints and he sings. Milo just loves being a rhino – but there’s one small problem . . . rhinos don’t cry. At least that’s what Spike-O Mcree, his movie-star hero, always says. But when Milo meets Spike-O face to face, he finds out that not only is crying OK, it’s also very brave! This energetic and engaging rhyming story is the first in a series of books highlighting the importance of children expressing their feelings. Mark Grist is a multi-award-winning poet and international battle rapper with over 40 million views for his poetry and rap videos online.

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Join Superpoop, everyone's favourite pooperhero as he faces his biggest challenge yet . . .Since joining the League of Superheroes, Superpoop has been single-handedly dealing with the town's toilet trouble. But when the mayor tasks him with protecting the museum's priceless Egyptian Golden Toilet Brush, Superpoop decides it's finally time to find a sidekick to help with these messy jobs.Superpoop puts the call out for a solid, smell-proof companion who isn't afraid of the dirty work. Will he ever find the perfect number two, or will he forever battle the city drains alone?The toot-ally hilarious and messy toilet tale is the perfect read for children (and parents) who enjoy a little potty-humour! From the creators of 101 Bums, winner of the Lollies' Best Laugh Out Loud Picture Book 2022.

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A hilariously silly Christmas rhyming picture book, featuring 101 magical festive bums of all shapes and sizes! From the creators of 101 Spooky Bums and 101 Bums - winner of the Best Laugh Out Loud Picture Book at the Lollies 2022Find sparkly bums, twinkly bums, jolly bums, snowy bums and lots more in this fun-filled celebration of Christmas - with an exciting festive finale!A bouncy read-aloud text and hilarious illustrations will get every child (and grown-up) giggling and excited for Christmas.With a super-shiny foil cover!

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Now Dad has got a mohawk -It must be two feet tall!It's scraping on the ceiling!Oh, I don't like this at all.Dad usually looks so cool, so it's a bit surprising when he starts appearing with outlandish new hairstyles . . . and eccentric clothes . . . diving flippers . . . Has he gone mad? The big relief (reveal) is no, it's a fancy dress party!

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Mina, like all little monsters, has LOTS of sharp teeth!And sometimes, when she's really stressed, she uses them on her friends!Join Mina, as she learns that biting can hurt and that there are LOTS of other ways to cope with difficult situations.Packed with playful illustrations and reassuring text, this picture book is perfect for adults and children to enjoy together. It provides practical tips to help manage challenging situations, and with a focus on positive behaviours it will help all little monsters understand that teeth can hurt and aren't to be used for biting friends!

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Book Band: Lime - Ideal for ages 6+ A quirky comedy about a family of inventors by Rachel Anderson with brilliant illustrations from Chris Jevons. Harry lives in a house full of inventors and experiments. So when he breaks his arm, his mum installs a reaching, grabbing and twirling invention to his cast. Except now his arm has special powers of its own and Harry has no choice but to go along with its mischief and mayhem... This funny fantasy from award-winning author Rachel Anderson has quirky black-and-white illustrations by Chris Jevons and is perfect for children who are developing as readers. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed … Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding.' Books for Keeps

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VOTED BEST LAUGH OUT LOUD PICTURE BOOK AWARD IN THE LOLLIES 2022 AND OVER 101,000 COPIES SOLD!The hilariously silly bestselling picture book, featuring 101 different animal bums! Bums in the jungle, bums in the town. Bums in the treetops, hanging upside down.Bums in the farmyard, bums in the park. Lots of teeny-tiny bums, glowing in the dark!Featuring an array of animal bums - from little to large, and everything in between - this brilliantly silly picture book is sure to get children giggling. Just follow the bouncy read-aloud rhyme, then get ready to join in with the jiggly wiggly dance finale!

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A hilariously silly rhyming picture book, featuring 101 super spooky Halloween bums! From the creators of 101 Christmas Bums and 101 Bums - winner of the Best Laugh Out Loud Picture Book at the Lollies 2022.Spooky bumHooty bumHairy bumScary bum!Find monster bums, ghost bums, vampire bums, witch bums, werewolf bums, skeleton bums and much, MUCH more in this fun-filled celebration of Halloween - with a spooktacular party finale!A bouncy read-aloud text and hilarious illustrations will get every child (and grown-up) giggling!

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Captain Goldilocks is on a mission to find a new planet that's just as good as Earth!But everywhere she lands is too cold or too hot, too slimy or too scary, too wobbly or too full-of-aliens.Will she ever find a planet that's just right? An interstellar adventure with a timely environmental messgage from award-winning author Peter Bently.Goldilocks in Space is the first in a new series of futuristic fairy tales, set in outer space. Featuring favourite fairy tale characters as super-cool astronauts leading their own missions and learning about cosmology along the way, this book is a must for little space fans!

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If you think monsters don't exist, just ask Theodora Hendrix. The start of a brilliantly funny new series, perfect for fans of Amelia Fang.The first rule of the Monstrous League of Monsters is: Keep monsters hidden from humans. But when zombie George and his cat companion Bandit find an abandoned baby, they can’t leave her to be eaten by hobgoblins. So they spirit her home where she quickly becomes part of the family. Fast-forward ten years, and young Theodora doesn’t seem too scarred by her monstrous upbringing. But now a series of anonymous letters suggest that someone is about to reveal their secret. If Theodora doesn’t act fast, she may lose her family for ever…

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A story about dealing with temper tantrums when tiny monsters don't get their way. Welcome to Monster Town! The monsters here are perfectly friendly, but they're not always very well-behaved . . . Jack is sweet and kind most of the time, but throws the BIGGEST tantrums Monster Town has ever seen when he gets upset. Will he ever learn how to keep his temper? With playful illustrations and reassuring text, this picture book series is perfect for adults and children to enjoy together, and provides practical tips to help manage tricky toddler behaviours.

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