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At the age of 11, Flynn's strong beliefs in saving all creatures, including the smallest insects, often make him a target for ridicule. He befriends Jack, a new classmate who shares a love for winged creatures and who was bequeathed a tiny pair of wings from a dying moth. These wings allow Jack access into a magical kingdom called Wingdom. Jack invites Flynn to travel with him to Wingdom where they share a wondrous time flying and making new friends until some hideous giant spiders appear and entrap them. With great effort, they escape but only with the help of two brave dragonflies who send farting fireballs to the spiders. Wingdom is a special place where adventures happen and lasting friendships are formed.

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Kingsley is a kookaburra born cross-eyed. He wants to be like his parents and his brother gumnut. He tries and tries but he finds flying and catching his own food very difficult. With lots of practise Kingsley learns to fly and land and catch food even though he's cross-eyed, in fact him being cross-eyed is his advantage against an eagle who is flying after his brother - Kingsley with saves the day with a circular swoop at top speed! Hooray! A gorgeous story about how being unique is a wonderful thing, that perseverance is key and believing in yourself to achieve your goals is important.

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A heartwarming tale of friendship and discovery featuring fascinating insights into the magical world of Eastern water dragons.

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Dabbleduck is a duck who loves to dabble; Frog, Fish and Eel all know this about her. However, when one of her river friends becomes trapped because of rubbish left in the river, it is her dabbling that saves the day! Another delightful children’s story by Di Ellis that teaches us about friendships, respecting differences and how when we all work together we can change the world. Dabbleduck is a darling and sure to become a favourite with toddlers and early readers.

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