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A PERFECT PRINCESS. A SECRET SUPERHERO.Who says princesses can't wear black? When trouble raises its blue monster head, Princess Magnolia ditches her flouncy dresses and becomes the Princess in Black.The first in a funny, action-packed series for young readers who like their princesses not only prim and perfect, but also dressed in black! Princess Magnolia is having hot chocolate and scones with Duchess Wigtower when... Brring! Brring! The monster alarm! A big blue monster is threatening the goats! Stopping monsters is no job for dainty Princess Magnolia. But luckily Princess Magnolia has a secret – she’s also the Princess in Black, and stopping monsters is the perfect job for her! A rollicking read from the award-winning writing team of Shannon and Dean Hale and illustrator LeUyen Pham.

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In these stories designed to help children learn to read on their own, Mouse has fun-with a few bumps along the way.Contains:PicnicIt's Super MouseCat and MousePizza

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A lively and engaging Starters title for beginner readers from author-illustrator Ed Boxall, with a friendly text and stylish two-colour illustrations.Mr Trim and Miss Jumble is part of Walker Starters, the wonderfully fun and friendly series for beginner readers. Mr Trim the teacher is very neat and tidy. And so are the children in his class ... until one day he doesn’t come in, and Miss Jumble has fun un-tidying them all! This is a charming and uplifting story told through a range of writing styles, including hand-lettered labels and speech bubbles. The illustrations, which appear on every page, are lively and stylish, and play an active part in helping children understand the text.

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Little Bear is having a great time, playing in the snowy woods, when he hears a plodding noise that makes him shiver. Suddenly there are scary Plodders and Drippers and Ploppers everywhere. Fortunately, Big Bear is on hand to comfort him.

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Perfect for children just learning to read, this highly original book is told entirely in speech bubbles with a repetitive use of familiar phrases. From the award-winning author of Don''t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.Gerald is tired and cranky. Will Piggie be in his dreams? Or will she keep Gerald from dreaming at all...? Mo Willems creates another hilarious escapade starring the award-winning duo that will have early readers breaking into laughter from the first page.

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A quiet, joyful story celebrating a Jewish mother's tradition of making challah with her child merges a lyrical text with stunning illustrations and includes the author's favorite recipe.Melt into the nooks and crannies of this book's unhurried pages, offering a place to rest and spend time counting your many blessings current and imminent. Here, a child and a mother measure, mix, knead, shape, and tuck their dough under a towel like a sleeping baby. Then, as they do every week, they wait while their dough rises, soon to be baked and gratefully shared at a Shabbat gathering with loved ones.Sidura Ludwig's poetic narration captures the experience of a Jewish family as they make challah a lesson in patience, slowing down, faith, and family. Illustrator Sophia Vincent Guy brings light and warmth to the scene, from a sun-bleached, gossamer curtain to the rising steam from the bread, all rendered in delicate, decorative patterns. Whatever their bac

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Messi vs Ronaldo: which of these footballing legends is the Greatest Of All Time?The brand-new series from Matt Oldfield, the bestselling author of Ultimate Football Heroes, and Seth Burkett, a former professional footballer, tackles the question that every football fan wants answered: who is the GOAT? Each book will pit two of the biggest and best players in the world head-to-head in a battle for the crown, kicking off with the superstar clash of Messi vs Ronaldo. Action-packed and full of detailed facts, trivia, stats and funny illustrations , this is the the collectable new series that''s perfect for fans of Ultimate Football Heroes and Football School.

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A truly authentic and stunningly evocative picture book on brother-sister dynamics and how creativity and storytelling can help resolve conflict and enable better understanding.My sister and me fight! / Push Pull Hurt Hide. / We would not use our words.This little boy does not get on with his sister. They misunderstand each other, struggle to communicate, and they fight. Afterwards, there's a lot of hurt, heavy feelings and loneliness. In order to escape their constant rowing and clear his head, the boy often retreats to his bedroom when he writes his stories. He writes stories about terrible horses trampling and galloping and he, a lone pony, who cannot compete and cannot speak. But what happens when his sister finds his book? Could it be a way for them to finally understand each other? Filled with empathy and poignance, Terrible Horses is a beautiful and powerful story of managing anger, reflection and learning to see someone el

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Life is not about chasing fame and fortune but spending time with those we love.Mr Lepron lives in the forest and has a toasty warm home and many children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Oh, and he adores vegetables and making soup.Mr Lepron also enjoys napping and he always dreams of being a famous chef, cooking his magnificent soup. After his vivid, fantastical dreams, Mr Lepron''s soup tastes out-of-this-world irresistible. So irresistible, that Mr Lepron becomes famous. So irresistible, that Mr Lepron opens a soup factory that starts working around the clock.But as his dreams turn to nightmares about the factory, Mr Lepron''s soup loses its magical flavour, and he realizes that what matters most in the world is not fame and riches, but time spent with his beloved children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, playing, laughing, napping and, sometimes, cooking his soup ... with love.

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For anyone who has ever craved sleep and anyone too full of energy to settle down! a comedy from Bob Shea and Jarvis.It's sleepy time for Lion and Penguin. Correction: it should be sleepy time for Lion and Penguin, but Lion's eyes aren't tired, and his ears would like a story. Penguin, however, is tired and nods off into sweet dreams until a noise wakes him. Oh, are you awake? asks Lion sweetly, seated before a drum set. Let's have that story, then! And so it goes, with an ever-more-disgruntled Penguin trying to nod off while an exuberant Lion innocently practices his drumming, bounces on his squeaky trampoline, and munches on his crunchy crisps Will Penguin need to resort to extreme measures to get his friend to sleep, or has the answer been there all along?

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Meet the winds of the world in this beautifully illustrated collection of poems from MIT Kids Press.Journey across the world and discover the many different winds in this enchanting poetic picture book. Meet Italy''s swaggering Maestro who sweeps along the coast on hot summer days; join the penguins in Antarctica as the icy Katabatic blusters and blows; and hear the resounding BOOM and CLASH of the Sumatra Squall. Each spread includes scientific information on how each wind is formed, where it blows and the weather systems it heralds. With charming illustrations by an award-winning artist, this is a fascinating picture book to inspire wonder.

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A stunningly illustrated collection of magical Irish folklore for readers age 8+, with a foreword by Laureate na nÓg Patricia FordeBreathes new life into centuries-old folklore, with atmospheric retellings and lush illustrations. I loved it. Ellen Ryan, bestselling author of GIrls Who Slay MonstersThe folklore of Ireland has long been beloved by children across the world, but the lesser-known heroes and villains of Irish legends are the faerie folk.From trickster spirits to slippery shape-shifters, from the tiny leprechaun to the enormous giant, this stunningly illustrated gift book will guide you through sixteen remarkable Irish faeries. With fact pages exploring each fae''s traits and origins, followed by a beautifully illustrated double page story inspired by true tales found in the Irish Folklore Collection, this will be a special gift for children everywhere.

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The multi-award-winning duo of Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen tackle a perennial question: how does Santa go down the chimney?When Santa arrives at a child's house on Christmas Eve, does he go down the chimney feetfirst or headfirst? What if he gets stuck? What if there's no chimney? Maybe he slides under the door, as thin as a piece of paper? Or is it possible he pours himself through the tap? What happens once he's inside?Mac Barnett's iconic talent for earnest deadpan humour and Jon Klassen's irresistibly funny art honour this timeless question with answers both ridiculous and plausible, mounting in hilarity as the night continues. Channeling a child's fanciful explanations, this latest collaboration by a bestselling team will find a secure spot among family Christmas traditions.

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Join fabulous vampire Vlad as he learns to embrace his pink cheeks and and find his confidence!Vlad's passion is fashion. And just like every other vampire, Vlad dresses head to toe in the colour black. But unlike other vampires, Vlad has bright pink cheeks: cheeks that make him look, and feel, so different. Vlad tries to hide behind his clothes and his cape but, as it turns out, being yourself truly yourself is the most fabulous way to be.An uplifting and charming celebration of our differences set in the same monster universe as the New York Times #1 bestseller, Gustavo, the Shy Ghost and Leila, the Perfect Witch.

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A touching celebration of nature by debut author Anne Twist, illustrated by world-renowned children''s book artist Emily Sutton.Betty loves visiting Grandma and playing in her beautiful garden, Acorn Hollows. But when a mysterious creature starts destroying the Hollows, Betty must come up with a plan to save it. Whatever will she do?Anne Twist''s joyous story is brought to life by Emily Sutton''s stunning illustrations.

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Bollywood movies are made of dreams and adventures, and I long to discover them all...It's Friday night and, on the bustling streets of Mumbai, a little girl and her family head to the cinema. As they travel, the girl captures the sights and sounds of the city with her camera, and imagines a movie unfolding before her eyes. And when they reach the screening, the room is electric it's time to dance!Inspired by the author''s own childhood memories, Bollywood brings people together in this heartfelt and joyful debut from a brand-new talent.

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From the acclaimed author-illustrator of Julian is a Mermaid comes a story of small moments between father and child that affirms the comfort of finding one's place in the world.We're going camping, you and me.Where? I ask.The desert, says Dad. To shake hands with the universe.Going to bed each night can be dark and scary. The night sky stretches out endlessly, making one sensitive child feel small in comparison. So Dad comes up with a plan: a night of camping out in the desert. Together, the two load up Darlin', the old pickup truck, and drive over the mountain with the radio on, stopping to shoot the breeze at a junkyard before setting up camp, jumping in sand dunes, and lying back to name all the birds they can see. After sunset, when the young thinker feels tiny against the vast sky, Dad knows just what to ask and just what to say to soothe away fears. Maybe this night spent under the stars (and a surprise from Mum and the

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A perfect book for Mother''s Day, Carry Me!, captures both the joys and the struggles of having young children, and shows that we all need a little break sometimes.Wilbur refuses to walk anywhere. He loves to be pushed in his buggy; it''s such a relaxing way to see the world. And he really loves to be carried whether it''s on his mummy''s shoulders or getting a piggyback, it''s simply his favourite way to get about. But as Wilbur gets bigger and continues to pick up extra props when he''s out and about (a useful stick, anyone?), pushing Wilbur up hills in his buggy gets harder and harder. Poor Mummy''s back is getting quite sore and she is feeling so very tired. So tired, in fact, she might just have a little rest in Wilbur''s buggy... A sunny, funny book that all parents and children will enjoy sharing together.

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New from Waterstones Prize-shortlisted author-illustrator team, Lucy Strange and Pam Smy: a spirited series of cosy gothic mysteries, starring supernatural sleuths, Lockett & Wilde.This book has more shadowy mysteries than twelve graveyards and more delicious twists than my favourite pretzel. All hail Lockett & Wilde! Lemony SnicketWildly funny. Ben MillerMatilda Lockett is used to playing the role of Poor Dead Edna on stage with her spirit-medium aunt, Signora Valentina, and theatrical uncle Barnabus but when they all decamp to Beauchamp Manor to deal with a most dreadful haunting, she discovers she really can see ghosts! There she meets ghost boy, Edgar Wilde, who shares her love of supernatural snooping, and together they set about unravelling the case of The Ghosts of the Manor.Classic spooky mystery reimagined for fans of cosy crime by the Waterstones Prize and Carnegie-shortlisted creators, Lu

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Swift and Hawk are on the run in the third mission in the unputdownable high-tech, high-adventure spy series for fans of Alex Rider and Young Bond.An epic chase. An unstoppable enemy. On a breakneck mission to rescue their AI from evil organization Razor, teen spies Swift and Hawk uncover a lead that could help them take down Razor for good. But with only a location and the word Supernova to follow, Swift and Hawk must use every spy trick they have in a relentless race across America. Only someone else is chasing them and they''ll stop at nothing until Swift is dead...A page-turning spy thriller for readers 9+ that can be enjoyed as a standalone novel or read as part of the adrenaline-fuelled Swift and Hawk spy series.Praise for Swift and Hawk: UndercoverWith plenty of high-tech gadgets and explosive action, the newest instalment of the Swift and Hawk series is just as thrilling as the first.

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Loki''s fourth doodle-packed diary in the number one best-selling series.Loki has made a fair few enemies during his time in Asgard. Too many to count and certainly too many to remember. When the elf, Vinir beams Loki aboard his chariot and challenges him to a magical duel, Loki hasn''t got a clue why.Sweet talking his way out of a fight by pointing out there''s little honour in duelling someone who can''t remember how they wronged you, and even less in picking on a child, Loki is returned safely to school.That is until Vinir shows up in child form, as resolute as ever about seeking that duel... and vengeance.

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An inspiring picture book biography celebrating Dr Wu Lien-teh, a hero of science who braved an epidemic to create a new kind of mask - a mask that, a hundred years later, continues to save lives today. Written by an ER doctor and vetted by experts at MIT, this fascinating true story is perfect for fans of Little People, Big Dreams.Growing up in Malaysia, Wu Lien-teh had always loved science and wanted to be a doctor. His studies took him around the world and in 1910 he brought his expertise to China to fight the plague. There he overcame discrimination to promote trailblazing measures that will be familiar to readers today - including encouraging people to wear a face covering he designed from layers of cloth and gauze: the first version of the N95 mask.Written by Wu Lien-teh's great-granddaughter, who is now an ER doctor who relied on his life-saving invention during a pandemic a century later, and charmingly illustrated by Lisa Wee, this is an inspiring and fascinating biography about an unknown hero of science.

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Take baby on a walk in the park to discover the ecology of your local environment in the next in the Big Science for Tiny Tots series from MIT Kids!Put baby in the stroller and take a walk in your local park. Smell a beautiful yellow flower and discover how light helps it to blossom. See how a squirmy worm helps the park's ecosystem. Feel the smooth bark of a tree, and listen to all the different animals who make the park their home. Science is all around us, waiting to be discovered!This bright and engaging photographic board book encourages littles ones and their carers to ask questions, be curious and discover that science really can be fun!

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Step into Steve and Maggie's fun-filled world in this party-perfect picture book based on the YouTube sensation.Hey everyone! It's time for Maggie''s great BIG birthday! Follow Steve and Maggie as they bake a cake, try on fancy dress and decorate the house with banners and balloons, just in time for a very special surprise. Based on the hit YouTube series, this funny, engaging and beautifully-illustrated picture book is perfect for fans of Steve and Maggie''s best-loved world.

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A gentle story of connection and loss finds a promise in memories after a young child loses her constant companion.With a good friend like Loonie the yellow balloon, one child finds that anything is possible. From neighbourhood walks to reading aloud in bed to dance parties in her room, Loonie makes each activity a little brighter, a little more full of sunshine. But as Loonie's friend discovers with sadness, when it’s time for Loonie to float away, the sunshine goes, too.And while tending to the garden helps a little bit, the world is now silent and grey. Until, one day, as flowers start to push up from the soil, big and full of hope, the memory of Loonie begins to emerge in unexpected places.With tender empathy, and charming and whimsical art by Ashling Lindsay, Printz Award-winner Nina LaCour illuminates the childhood companions that bring a little magic to the world.

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Celebrate the extraordinary life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II and discover the history of the royal houses of Great Britain.The kings and queens of Great Britain are brought to life in this beautifully illustrated picture book. Exploring the history of the monarchy, featuring expertly written histories and a timeline of the royal houses, this is the perfect book for kids to learn more about Elizabeth’s life and reign.

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HAN CHARACTERS + EMOJI = HANMOJI! If you can understand emojis, then you can learn Chinese. This colourful handbook from MIT Kids Press is a fun and memorable introduction to the Chinese language and a fascinating window into how languages evolve, ideal for readers 12+.Even though their dates of origin are millennia apart, the languages of Chinese and emoji share similarities that the average smartphone user might find surprising. These “hanmoji” parallels offer an exciting new way to learn Chinese – and a fascinating window into the evolution of Chinese Han characters, how language is shaped by technology and what the parallel lives of Chineseand emoji can tell us about the future of language.Packed with fun illustrations and engaging descriptions, The Hanmoji Handbook is entertaining, accessible and educational – as well as a quirky, visual gift book for inquisitive readers.

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Secure your bib, open wide and get ready to unpack the properties of matter. Chemistry is all around us – starting with Baby's high chair...Are you hungry?Let’s experiment.Why wait for university when you can teach your toddler advanced science right now? Breakfast time is all about chemistry! In a bright, graphic board book loaded with dry humour and comic timing, photos of happy, outrageously messy toddlers (and exhausted parents) complement a tongue-in-cheek running dialogue, interspersed with factual asides that define basic concepts of chemistry. So rest assured, with a high chair tray as a lab bench, your precocious little one can master chemistry multiple times a day!

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Splish, splash! Prepare to experience the forces of physics at work. It's time for Baby's bath...Ooh! We made a waterfall...Invite your tubby-time friends to join in.Even Einstein started somewhere, so who’s to say your little genius-to-be won’t find inspiration in the bath? Gather up your gear: floating toys, fluffy towels, warm bath, favourite little lab partner (may take multiple attempts). Place tiny tot in the bath (note water displacement), and proceed to explore buoyancy, gravity and evaporation. Now it’s time to make waves and see that third law of motion in action. Go, baby, go! Wait, hold on... Stop, baby, stop!In a bright, graphic board book leavened with dry humour, photos of happy tykes and a tongue-in-cheek running dialogue are sprinkled with factual asides that define basic concepts of physics. So don your protective goggles – with a bathtub as a lab bench, your precocious little one can master physics every day!

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Drawing on the experiences of his Vietnamese American family and his love of ’80s sci-fi shows, Jonathan Hill crafts a funny, insightful graphic novel about the immigrant experience and the perils of middle school.Threatened with diminishing resources, Booger Lizk’t and his family flee their lizard community deep below Earth’s crust to survive above among humans. The Lizk’t family of Elberon now passes as the Tomkins family of Eagle Valley. “Tommy Tomkins” wears a human face to school but can’t seem to fit in no matter how he looks. The basketball team becomes a pipe dream when bullies label him a bug eater, and only Dung Tran, an immigrant from Vietnam and fellow outsider, sees Tommy for who he is inside, which is nothing like the outer-space lizard invaders on TV’s hottest series. Can their friendship survive the truth? In his first solo middle-grade book, award-winning creator Jonathan Hill perfectly captures the sometimes dystopian drama of middle school while reminding readers of the universal need for belonging.

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The very best fart book you will EVER read and the only fart book you will EVER need. This is a truly joyful, colourful, laugh-out-loud celebration of all farts (NO FART LEFT BEHIND!), in every smelly shape and size and you''re not going to want to miss it!Have you ever been to a FART ZOO? Well, roll up, roll up, because you are in for one very special, super STINKY treat. Have a look around the enclosures, there''s lot to see. We''ve got sneaky farts, cheeky farts, ones that make you laugh; flying farts, lying farts, farts in the bath; squeaky farts, freaky farts, dancing in a tree; squashed farts, posh farts ... drinking cups of tea! But oh no! it looks like one little fart has escaped? Where can it be? Doesn''t it know? Escaping farts will always get caught.

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We’re off to somewhere new. So stick to me like glue. Follow me, Flo! Come on, let’s go! We’re sure to be there soon…Flo is a very mischievous little duckling who has a penchant for wandering off… She can't help it, her curiosity is always taking her off on new adventures! Luckily, Daddy Duck has a trick to make sure Flo stays by his side … he sings the FOLLOW SONG. But on the way to visit Auntie Jenna's house, Flo decides to sing her OWN louder, higher version of the Follow Song ... with surprising and catastrophic results!From the award-winning creator of Alan’s Big, Scary Teeth comes a hilarious and heartfelt daddy and daughter cautionary tale, sure to get all young readers laughing and singing.

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A brilliantly funny story of facing your fears from the picture book team behind The Case of the Missing Cake.Terry is not an octopus. He's just a regular guy with a few extra arms. Yes, he loves tuna and yes, he'd love to visit Super Octopus Fantasea Adventure World. But octopuses live in the sea. And Terry is afraid of water. Maybe he should learn to swim?A very silly story about being brave, facing your fears and accepting who you really are.

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We all have a song! We all have something to say! We all get to shout out for a brand new day!We all have a voice and a song to sing! In this joyful, rhythmical picture book, Mary Murphy brings to life the beauty of the dawn chorus and shows that even the smallest of birds – and the littlest of readers – have a powerful voice. With stunning graphic artwork set against a rainbow of sky colour, Chirp heralds a new day and new beginnings.

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Learn all about beautiful birds in the latest addition to the Maisy''s Planet series!Discover the world of birds with Maisy! This bright and cheerful board book introduces little ones to our feathered friends, from starlings, ducks and robins to soaring seabirds and swooping birds of prey and even birds that don''t fly. Follow Maisy as she finds out what birds need, how they build their nests, where they live, and how we can help them. Open out the final scene to join Maisy and her friends bird-watching!Maisy''s Planet books are perfect for little nature-lovers aged from 18 months. Each sturdy, toddler-friendly board book celebrates a different feature of the natural world with bright colours, simple language and a fun, final open-out spread.Love our planet with Maisy!

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What if one of your drawings became real?Nomi loves drawing, though she's often not sure how many legs to give a dog. It's much easier to draw fish because she has a fish. But she's not allowed a dog in her flat. Stephen tells her to get real – why should she have a dog? At bedtime Nomi tells her drawing of Mallory the dog to get real. Why should he be special? And in the dead of night Mallory DOES. He's real! Nomi has her own dog friend! And then the adventures really begin...A magical story celebrating the power of a creative imagination.

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An enchanting new story from the creator of Ella's Night Lights and Lily, the Pond Mermaid about facing change, learning to voice difficult emotions and taking a leap into the unknown.Oak is a mythical little leaf girl who lives with her leaf parents on the branch of an ancient oak tree. She loves nothing more than exploring and playing with the creatures and insects of her tree world. But as the weather shifts and the slow season begins, Oak realizes that she and her family must leave the tree. It is time for them to float down to the ground where they can nestle into their winter acorn home, and see out the cold until spring returns once more. But Oak refuses to move - she doesn''t understand why they have to go and she''s afraid of what''s next. Why does change feel so hard?

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Meet incredible animals with all kinds of highly developed senses and learn about the jobs they do in this fantastic book full of amazing facts, cool science and exciting activities, from the experts at MIT Kids Press.Did you know a dog can smell over ten thousand times better than you can? Or that a pigeon can find her way home from up to a thousand miles away? Or even that fish can alert us when our water is contaminated?From echolocation to electroreception, find out about the super senses animals use to navigate their world - and to accomplish what humans can’t do alone. As you learn about these amazing animals, you will get a chance to test out your own senses with hands-on activities.You'll be amazed at what you discover in this fact-filled STEM book for curious kids!

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Learn Chinese with a new twist! This full-colour illustrated handbook introduces and explains Han characters and idioms through the language of emoji.Even though their dates of origin are millennia apart, the languages of Chinese and emoji share similarities that the average smartphone user might find surprising. These “hanmoji” parallels offer an exciting new way to learn Chinese – and a fascinating window into the evolution of Chinese Han characters. Packed with fun illustrations and engaging descriptions, The Hanmoji Handbook is entertaining, accessible and educational – as well as a quirky, visual gift book.

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A charming picture book that perfectly encapsulates the idea that we are all wonderfully unique yet still connected to each other.You, Me and Our Whole Wide World is a delightful story that perfectly balances all the individual qualities that make us unique and the things we have in common that connect us to others from all around the world. With a whole, wide world of people to explore, this timely picture book is a journey for young and old, you and me, to share where we all come from, and how we all grow together. Bridget Marzo has created heart-warming artwork to complement her uplifting text.

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Mo Willems' acclaimed picture book debut celebrates 20 years!When a bus driver takes a break in this hilarious Caldecott Honor-winning picture book, he gives the reader just one instruction: "Don't let the pigeon drive the bus!" But, boy, that pigeon tries every trick in the book to get in that driving seat: he whines, wheedles, fibs and flatters. Will you let him drive? Told entirely in speech bubbles, this brilliantly original and funny picture book demands audience participation!

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Grammy Award-winner Rhiannon Giddens celebrates Black history and culture in her unflinching, uplifting and gorgeously illustrated picture book debut.Acclaimed musician, Rhiannon Giddens, has long used her art to mine America’s musical past and manifest its future, passionately recovering lost voices and reconstructing a nation’s musical heritage. Build a House tells the moving story of a people who would not be moved and the music that sustained them.Steeped in sorrow and joy, resilience and resolve, turmoil and transcendence, this dramatic debut offers a proud view of history and a vital message: honour your heritage, express your truth and let your voice soar, even, or perhaps especially, when your heart is heaviest.

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Join Doctor Fairytale and her sidekick Nurse Pup as they visit poorly fairytale patients who need their help!My name is Doctor Fairytale, I''m always super busy. My list of patients is so long, it sometimes makes me dizzy!In a magical fairytale land, Doctor Fairytale and her dog, Nurse Pup, travel far and wide to help injured or poorly people! Rapunzel''s head is hurting from her mother climbing her long locks, Goldilocks has splinters in her bottom from the Bears'' broken chairs, and Cinderella has blistered toes from walking home without a shoe! But no matter the bump or bruise and no matter how mischievous the patient! kind and patient Doctor Fairytale is ready with her doctor''s bag, happy to help a hand.

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Meet Rabbit, the international sensation, on a brand-new book adventure!Paint pots, spectacular sandcastles, bubble bath and chocolate cake... What could possibly go wrong? Thrills, spills and an Oops! or two are guaranteed in Rabbit's next adventure.Rabbit celebrates the magic of everyday life and has been spotted everywhere from the Centre Pompidou in Paris to the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston. Rabbit can also be found on ceramics, textiles, prints and nursery decorations that are favourites in homes all around the world.

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