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Learn with Peppa phonics reading books provide decodable stories to take young readers from first letter sounds to phonics fluency, through five expertly graded levels.- Peppa and her friends take centre stage in this brand-new series of 70 phonics readers- Five levels of stories introduce letters and sounds in the order they are taught at school- Fun activities provide extra phonics practice and check understanding of the story- Each Learn with Peppa phonics book has been developed by educational experts- Access online audio, phonics resources and additional guidance on the Learn with Peppa websiteLet Peppa support your little ones on their early learning adventure in Learn with Peppa.Level 3 Book 8 provides structured practice of known letter sounds, adjacent consonants and long vowel sounds.Peppa Pig meets some new buzzy pals in the garden!

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Learn with Peppa phonics reading books provide decodable stories to take young readers from first letter sounds to phonics fluency, through five expertly graded levels.- Peppa and her friends take centre stage in this brand-new series of 70 phonics readers- Five levels of stories introduce letters and sounds in the order they are taught at school- Fun activities provide extra phonics practice and check understanding of the story- Each Learn with Peppa phonics book has been developed by educational experts- Access online audio, phonics resources and additional guidance on the Learn with Peppa websiteLet Peppa support your little ones on their early learning adventure in Learn with Peppa.Level 3 Book 7 provides structured practice of known letter sounds, adjacent consonants and short vowel sounds. George is too full for salad! How will Granny Pig convince him to eat it?

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Learn with Peppa phonics reading books provide decodable stories to take young readers from first letter sounds to phonics fluency, through five expertly graded levels.- Peppa and her friends take centre stage in this brand-new series of 70 phonics readers- Five levels of stories introduce letters and sounds in the order they are taught at school- Fun activities provide extra phonics practice and check understanding of the story- Each Learn with Peppa phonics book has been developed by educational experts- Access online audio, phonics resources and additional guidance on the Learn with Peppa websiteLet Peppa support your little ones on their early learning adventure in Learn with Peppa.Level 3 Book 6 provides structured practice of known letter sounds, adjacent consonants and short vowel sounds. Grandpa Pig's boat is sinking! Who will come to the rescue and fix his boat?

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Learn with Peppa phonics reading books provide decodable stories to take young readers from first letter sounds to phonics fluency, through five expertly graded levels.- Peppa and her friends take centre stage in this brand-new series of 70 phonics readers- Five levels of stories introduce letters and sounds in the order they are taught at school- Fun activities provide extra phonics practice and check understanding of the story- Each Learn with Peppa phonics book has been developed by educational experts- Access online audio, phonics resources and additional guidance on the Learn with Peppa websiteLet Peppa support your little ones on their early learning adventure in Learn with Peppa.Level 2 Book 2 includes two stories and practises known letter sounds, as well as: ai ee igh long oo short oo ar or er ow ear dd ssPeppa Pig and George want to send a letter. George does not like the dark!

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Learn with Peppa phonics reading books provide decodable stories to take young readers from first letter sounds to phonics fluency, through five expertly graded levels.- Peppa and her friends take centre stage in this brand-new series of 70 phonics readers- Five levels of stories introduce letters and sounds in the order they are taught at school- Fun activities provide extra phonics practice and check understanding of the story- Each Learn with Peppa phonics book has been developed by educational experts- Access online audio, phonics resources and additional guidance on the Learn with Peppa websiteLet Peppa support your little ones on their early learning adventure in Learn with Peppa.Level 1 Book 2 includes two stories and practises known letter sounds, and introduces: m and dOh no - Mummy Pig is sad! Daddy Pig makes pancakes.

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It's time for Halloween fun with Bluey and friends!Bluey, Bingo and their friends are going on a Halloween adventure in their spookiest costumes! Use the magnets to take them around their neighbourhood.Who will Bluey meet during trick-or-treating?

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Everyone feels worried sometimes. But what if your worries came to life and started following you around?Shara takes her role as a big sister VERY seriously. So when her mum goes on holiday for a few days, she starts to worry. About her mum, about her little brother Keita, about school, about staying with her granddad for the first time... it's a lot! Just before mum is due to leave, a set of funny, furry friends arrive to try and help. The Worries are back, only this time a new worry arrives to keep everything in perfect shape: Reece Sponsable.Bossy, demanding, and a little on edge, Reece totally takes over Shara's life. Because it's up to Shara to make sure EVERYONE is okay... right?The Truth Pixie meets Inside Out in this hilarious, highly illustrated new series, perfect for helping children gently work through their worries and concentrate on having fun.

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Out the window they flew, far up into the sky, and soon the whole family was flying around and around together.Every Saturday morning the Gregg family goes off to shoot animals and birds. But the girl who lives next door hates hunting.Now it's made her so angry that she's PUT THE MAGIC FINGER ON THEM ALL.And very strange things have begun to happen . . .The text in this edition of The Magic Finger was updated in 2022 for young independent readers.

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'But...but...who are you?' Little Billy asked.'We are the Minpins,' the tiny man said, 'and we own this wood'.Billy's mum says he must never go out through the garden gate and explore the dark forest beyond. So, one day, that's exactly what he does! There he meets the Minpins, tiny tree-dwelling people whose children are the size of matchsticks. They live in fear of the terrible, galloping GRUNCHER. Will it gobble Billy too - or can he find a way to defeat the hungry beast?The text in this edition of Billy and the Minpins was updated in 2022 for young independent readers.

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Another thrilling and magical adventure from master storyteller Joseph Delaney, set in the multi-million copy bestselling world of The Spook's ApprenticeWe are entering a new age of darkness. Hell has grown in power and neither priest nor Spook can do anything about it. So go home now while you can . . . Years have passed since Wulf and Tilda vanished from the County. Alice and Tom have given up hope of ever seeing them again - until a terrible enemy from the past forces them to take drastic action, and reach out through time in a bid for help.Now Wulf faces the greatest and most powerful demon who has ever walked the Dark: the Fiend. He will have to use all his powers - and gather some new ones - to have even a chance of survival . . .

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A spellbinding, epic and heart-racing magical adventure from an exquisite new storytelling talent.'Ahmed Pathak is a wonderful new voice; the book took her years to write, and it shows in the depth and care of each beat of the story' - Katherine Rundell'A wonderful writer who paints a thoroughly convincing heroine' - The Daily TelegraphIndia, 1855. The British rule, and all across the country, Indian magic is being stamped out.More terrifying still, people born with magic are being snatched from their homes. Rumour is that they are being taken across the sea - to England - by the all-powerful, sinister Company.When Chompa's home is attacked and her mother viciously kidnapped, Chompa - born with powerful and dangerous magic that she has always been forbidden from using - must travel to the smoky, bustling streets of East London in search of her. But Chompa will discover far more treachery in London than she had bargained for - and will learn that every act of her rare magic comes with a price . . .'Cracking pace, fabulous magic system, characters, relationships . . . The whole package' - Louie Stowell'An unexpected gem of a story . . . A stellar setting, a gut-punch of a twist, and an unforgettable heroine. This has all the hallmarks of classic children's storytelling' - Nizrana Farook'Phenomenal' - Sophie Anderson'Dazzling from start to finish' - Abi Elphinstone'A gripping and spellbinding fantasy woven together with threads of magic, secrets and colonial history . . . An incredible cast of characters and a truly multicultural Victorian London that we don't see often enough' - Rashmi Sirdeshpande'A wonderfully vibrant debut . . . A vivid magical adventure' - Jasbinder Bilan

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Brought to you by Ladybird. At Home With Peppa, read by John Sparkes. Come join Peppa and her all her friends as they explore and play in this collection of 10 newly recorded audio stories based on her hit TV show, Peppa Pig.The stories in this collection include: Babysitting, Bubbles, Foggy Day, George's Friend, Lunch, Painting, Pedro's Cough, The Long Grass, The Powercut and The Quarrel.© Ladybird 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022

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An empowering picture book to help children channel worries into excitement and bravery!Aah, Ooh and Eek are three very worried friends. They worry EVERYWHERE - in school, at the park, in the pool, and especially in the dark. Sometimes their worries get so big, they just don't know what to do!Luckily someone is there to help - their good friend Pow! Pow helps listen to their worries, shows them how to calm their busy minds, and together they learn that sometimes worried butterflies inside can be excitement too!This relatable picture book will help children to manage their worries, find their confidence within and shine like the stars they are! The playful characters, bouncy rhyming text and vibrant artwork make this the perfect book to enjoy together.Includes a mindfulness activity at the back of the book.

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Discover this read-aloud adventure with a soothing, wind-down-to-bedtime ending. Somewhere near, a huge beast lies,with giant claws and great big eyes . . .DO NOT DISTURB THE DRAGON!Tiptoe over, under, round and through the book, just . . . don't disturb the DRAGON!Discover a brand new bedtime story from the bestselling author of the Ten Minutes To Bed series. With immersive and colourful illustrations on every page, join our heroes on their fairytale adventure.Perfect for toddlers, this rhyming adventure is perfect for banishing bedtime blues.Readers say: “Helps my very active toddler to wind down before bed!”“There is lovely repetition that your little ones will love to say over and over.”

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Once there was a girl with a big laugh and a big heart and very big dreams.She grew and grew and grew. And it was good... until it wasn't.When the girl grows big, the world begins to make her feel small. She feels out of place and invisible, and soon she isn't herself at all. But with the girl's size comes huge inner strength - and this helps her look past the hurtful words to see how perfect she really is.With beautiful illustrations and a gatefold flap, this quietly reassuring story explores the experience of being big in a world that celebrates small, promoting body positivity and self-acceptance in young readers.BIG is the first picture book to be written and illustrated by Vashti Harrison, award-winning creator of the bestselling Little Leaders series.

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Ladybird Do You Know? is a STEM-based ELT graded reading series recommended for children aged 5+ who are learning English as a foreign or second language.These levelled non-fiction books feature video content, project work and critical-thinking activities. Each book asks a range of BIG questions on STEM topics from nocturnal animals to building bridges, developing children's language, communication and investigation skills.The four levels progress from CEFR Pre-A1 to A2.Visit the Ladybird Education website for online video content, audio, comprehension activities, and suggestions for project work. The Internet, a Level 2 Reader, is A1 in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Movers exams. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the past tense and some simple adverbs.How old is the internet? Where is the internet? Find out more about the science of the world wide web.

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Prepare your little unicorns for their first day at school with this magical tale!Rocky is VERY excited. It's his first day of school and he just can't wait! Racing to the school gates with all the other little unicorns, Rocky walks proudly through the corridors to his new classroom.But when something goes wrong, he starts to WORRY. Join Rocky as he discovers the magic of friendship and teamwork.Packed with adorable illustrations and easy-to-read rhyming text, this picture book is perfect for sparking conversations about first-day worries.Want to discover another first day adventure? Also available:Welcome to Dinosaur School

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Help your toddler to say "goodbye" to nappies in this new potty-training board book from Ladybird Books.A potty is a special place. It is a toilet just for you.You sit down on a potty to do a wee or poo!So, instead of using nappies, and when the loo's too big to climb,You can learn to use a potty - for now it's POTTY TIME!Written with the UK's leading toilet-training expert, Amanda Jenner, this shaped, rhyming potty book helps to make potty-training accessible and fun for ALL toddlers.It's Potty Time is a child-friendly guide that takes young readers through the journey of potty-training, using clear, practical text and engaging illustrations. There are also practical tips for parents on every page!

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Have you seen Bluey and Bingo?Join Bluey on the beach, in the backyard and at the park in this jam-packed search-and-find activity book. With over 140 items to spot, this book is perfect for keeping the biggest Bluey fans busy.

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The much-loved Roald Dahl story, updated for a whole new generation of readers with an exciting new interior design and cover look. These books gave Matilda a hopeful and comforting message: you are not alone.Matilda is a brilliant child with a magical mind.But her parents have decided she's just a nuisance who wastes too much time on reading and stories.And her headmistress Miss Trunchbull is a terrible bully, who thinks children are rotten and awful and should be locked up.Now it's time for Matilda to find the power to change her story, and show them just how extraordinary children can be . . .The text in this edition of Matilda was updated in 2022 for young independent readers.

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From an acclaimed voice in literature comes a children's story steeped in magic...Oliver loves birds - watching them soar into the sky and wishing that just sometimes they would stay close.So when he discovers a robin made of iron, he thinks he's found the perfect friend - even if his pet dragon isn't quite so certain! When the robin begins to glimmer and hop, Oliver is overjoyed, but in a terrible turn of events, this new friend is lost. But the magic of Iron Robin and the joy of friendship means that there is wonder and excitement ahead for Oliver...Join Oliver on the start of his adventure, with this lyrical and funny story which explores friendship, loyalty and the power of hope. Iron Robin is the perfect bedtime story to share together.

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Volcanoes have changed the face of our planet. It's thanks to volcanoes that we have land on which to live, but did you know that the majority of eruptions happen out of sight, along the sea floor? Or that volcanoes exist on other planets and moons? This book takes readers on an epic adventure, exploring some of Earth's most volatile volcanoes, historic eruptions, as well as the resilient creatures that call volcanoes their home.You can build your own encyclopedia with A Ladybird Book.Other titles available in this series:The Ancient EgyptiansAnimal HabitatsBaby AnimalsClimate ChangeElectricityThe Human BodyInsects and MinibeastsMountainsPlanet EarthRainforestsThe RomansSea CreaturesThe Solar SystemThe Stone AgeTrainsTreesWeatherWindrush

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Mountains exist on every continent and in almost every country. But did you know that the longest mountain range on the planet exists deep beneath our ocean's surface? Or that some of the most marvellous mountains are on other planets and moons? This book takes readers on an adventure, exploring some of the planet's most iconic mountains and hostile landscapes, as well as the animals and plants that call mountains their home.You can build your own encyclopedia with A Ladybird Book.Other titles available in this series:The Ancient EgyptiansAnimal HabitatsBaby AnimalsClimate ChangeElectricityThe Human BodyInsects and MinibeastsPlanet EarthRainforestsThe RomansSea CreaturesThe Solar SystemThe Stone AgeTrainsTreesVolcanoesWeatherWindrush

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Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.No Rules Rules, a Level 4 Reader, is A2+ in the CEFR framework. The text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, introducing more complex uses of present perfect simple, passives, phrasal verbs and simple relative clauses. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear regularly.Reed Hastings started Netflix with Marc Randolph in 1997. Their company has completely changed how we watch TV and films. In this book, Reed explains the secret to the company's success and how at Netflix, there really are NO rules.Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.

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Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.The Railway Children, a Level 1 Reader, is A1 in the CEFR framework. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the past simple tense and some simple modals, adverbs and gerunds. Illustrations support the text throughout, and many titles at this level are graphic novels.Bobbie, Peter, Phyllis and their mother have to leave London and live in the countryside. Their new house is next to the railway, and the children visit it every day. Slowly, the children begin to love their new life.Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.

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Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.The Godfather, a Level 7 Reader, is B2 in the CEFR framework. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to four clauses, introducing future perfect simple, mixed conditionals, past perfect continuous, mixed conditionals, more complex passive forms and modals for deduction in the past.Michael Corleone is determined not to join his family's criminal businesses. He wants to live a normal life and marry his American girlfriend, Kay. But when members of his family are attacked, Michael realises that he has to take revenge.Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.

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This bestselling picture book has had a gorgeous makeover!Meet Kittie, the BEST hairdresser in all of fairyland!Kittie Lacey is off on a very overdue holiday on Aladdin's Magic Carpet Tours. But when she finds herself tangled up in a world of flying carpets and mysterious jewels she needs to put all her skills to the test to rescue Aladdin, free the genie and save the day. Will she manage it?Discover more Fairytale Hairdresser adventures:The Fairytale Hairdresser and RapunzelThe Fairytale Hairdressser and the Little MermaidThe Fairytale Hairdresser and Beauty and the BeastThe Fairytale Hairdresser and CinderellaThe Fairytale Hairdresser and Sleeping BeautyThe Fairytale Hairdresser and Snow WhiteThe Fairytale Hairdresser and the Sugar Plum FairyThe Fairytale Hairdresser and the Princess and the PeaThe Fairytale Hairdresser and the Princess and the FrogThe Fairytale Hairdresser and ThumbelinaThe Fairytale Hairdresser and Red Riding Hood

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Bluey is on a family camping trip, where she makes a new friend, Jean Luc.Even though Bluey and Jean Luc don't speak the same language, they teach each other how to camp, plant trees and hunt a "wild pig". This lovely picture book is all about the magic of friendship.

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Meet Bluey!Bluey Heeler loves to play, explore and use her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Learn all about Bluey in this fun shaped board book for kids of all ages.The perfect introduction to Bluey!Want more Bluey? Also available: Bluey: Where's Bluey? Search-and-Find bookBluey: Meet Bluey! Sticker Activity BookBluey: At the BeachLook out for Bluey: Bingo - coming soon!

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Join Bluey on a new adventure down to the never-explored before creek!Bluey and her friends are bored at the park and Mackenzie suggests a trip to the creek. Bluey is unsure as she has never been there before. What will Bluey find when she explores the creek? And will she end up liking what she finds?An exciting board book about the beauty of trying something new!What other adventures will you go on with Bluey? Also available:Bluey: The PoolBluey: GranniesBluey: HammerbarnBluey: Fruit Bat

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Bluey and her family are shopping at Hammerbarn for a pizza oven. Bluey and Bingo play neighbours in their trolleys with mini-homes and yards.Will neighbours Bluey and Bingo get along?What other adventures will you go on with Bluey? Also available:Bluey: TypewriterBluey: The CreekBluey: ShadowlandsBluey: Swim School

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Can Bingo find a way to play by herself?Bluey is off to play at Chloe's house for the day and mum and dad are busy - can Bingo find a game to play by herself to keep busy? Maybe she needs a problem to solve . . .Join Bingo on an adventure around the house in this fun story from the hit TV show Bluey!Want more Bluey? Also available:Bluey: Meet Bluey! Sticker Activity BookBluey: Little LibraryBluey: Daddy Putdown

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Introduce your baby to all kinds of toys with this gorgeous black-and-white book!Designed to develop babies' eyesight from birth, this high-contrast book with clearly-defined images and simple text will engage your child's senses as they discover all their favourite toys. Spot the stacking rings, stripy ball and cuddly teddy bear - and look out for the surprise touch-and-feel on the final page!This black-and-white book:Stimulates visionEncourages sensory developmentRecommended for children aged 0+Illustrated by Lemon Ribbon StudioAlso available:Baby Touch: Faces: a black-and-white bookBaby Touch: Animals: a black-and-white bookBaby Touch: Vehicles: a black-and-white book Baby Touch: My First Book: a black-and-white cloth bookBaby Touch: A black-and-white buggy book

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Ten captivating stories of adventure and resilience celebrating LGBTQ+ characters, published as an illustrated collection of queer classics for the first time.These are the fairy tales that history forgot - or concealed. Tales in which gender is fluid and where queer stories can have a happy ending.From the humble sailor who finds his handsome prince to the transgender market girl who becomes queen, from Europe to Asia via the African savannah, LGBTQ+ folklore researcher Pete Jordi Wood has combed through generations of history and adapted ten unforgettable stories, each illustrated by an artist who shares heritage with the culture from which the stories were born.

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Peppa and her friends have been invited to the Queen's Platinum Jubilee garden party, but when they get there things start going wrong! Can Peppa save the day?This lovely new story will be a royal hit for Peppa fans of all ages, It's a perfect storybook to share at home in celebration of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee!

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Peppa and George are going on a nature walk, and you can touch and feel all the amazing things they find along the way! It's a lovely day, so Mummy and Daddy Pig are taking Peppa and George on an exciting nature walk. This book is perfect for young readers. Little hands will love to feel the fluffy bee, the bumpy tree trunk, the shimmery butterfly, the soft grass and the shiny snail's shell!

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Peppa wants an adventure with a magical Christmas Elf! Will her wish come true? It's the most magical time of the year, and Peppa has made a wish to have an adventure with an elf from Santa's workshop! When mysterious things start happening all around her, Peppa thinks it's the work of a naughty elf! What is really going on?

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Meet Peppa's favourite magical creatures!Peppa loves all magical creatures. Meet mermaids that swim in oceans, narwhals that live under water and unicorns that fly high in the sky. This book is packed full with fantastic creatures that are waiting to say hello!This chunky board book features 8 sturdy tabs for little hands - perfect for Peppa's biggest fans.

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Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.The Three Musketeers, a Level 5 Reader, is B1 in the CEFR framework. The text is made up of sentences with up to four clauses, introducing present perfect continuous, past perfect, reported speech and second conditional. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear regularly.When the young d'Artagnan leaves his home in Gascony with the hope of becoming one of the king's musketeers, it is the start of a wonderful adventure. D'Artagnan soon meets the three musketeers, Athos, Porthos and Aramis. Together they cry, "All for one and one for all!" Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.

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Do you ever wonder where the stuff around you all came from? No, not from the shops. I mean, who had the amazing idea of making video games or the annoying idea of building a school?In the latest laugh-out-loud book from the record-breaking and extremely handsome Adam Kay and Henry Paker, you’ll learn about everything ever invented, from the daft to the disgusting to the downright dangerous.You’ll discover all about:- The queen who pooed on the first ever toilet- How velcro was invented by a dog- Why the Ancient Greeks wiped their bums on dinner platesAs well as 48,762,851,208 other facts. (Approximately.)Praise for Kay's Anatomy:'An enjoyably gross look at the human body. Hours of gruesome fun guaranteed' i'Like listening to a teacher who makes pupils fall about' Sunday Times'Totally brilliant!' Jacqueline Wilson'Fun and informative' Malorie Blackman'Very funny - this exciting book is bound to inspire the next generation of medics' Sunday ExpressPraise for Kay's Marvellous Medicine:'A ridiculously funny read that will delight, gross out and educate all at the same time' Independent'Educational and entertaining. It should be on the national curriculum!' Harry Hill'Completely marvellous and very funny' BookTrust

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Laugh yourself silly in this fantastic collection of jokes and riddles!WHAT'S BLACK AND WHITE AND RED ALL OVER?An embarrassed PenguinA sunburnt elephantA newspaper! Did those jokes make you laugh? Make you groan? Maybe a bit of both? There's a lot more where they came from. Collected here by jokesmith Gyles Brandreth are some of the best and worst jokes ever (plus a few riddles to keep you on your toes).From 'Knock, knock' to 'Waiter waiter', with some funny elephants and giraffes thrown in for good measure, there's also a bit of expert joke advice, so you can show others just how funny you can be!'Very funny, and often outright silly' Guardian on Have You Eaten Grandma by Gyles Brandreth

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Join Bluey and Bingo in this jam-packed colouring book.Full of characters from the world of Bluey, children can use their crayons and pencils to bring each scene to life!With 64 pages to colour, this book is perfect for keeping Bluey fans busy for hours.

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Ahoy, there! Captain Pip and the Pirate Penguins are setting sail.Join the crew on their sticker activity adventure and help them find the hidden treasure.Climb aboard!With more than 70 stickers and 16 colourful pages of fun activities to complete, this is the ideal book to spark creativity in 4-7 year olds. Perfect for on-the-go entertainment.Also look out for:Fun With Ladybird: Dress-Up-And-Play Sticker Book: Fantastic TalesFun With Ladybird: Dress-Up-And-Play Sticker Book: UnicornsFun With Ladybird: Dress-Up-And-Play Sticker Book: Mermaids

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Come on in!The enchanted castle awaits in this fantastic sticker activity book.Get sticking to explore all the secret places the castle has to offer, from the dungeon all the way to hidden treasure!With more than 70 stickers and 16 colourful pages of fun activities to enjoy, this is the ideal book to spark creativity for 3-5 year olds. Perfect for on-the-go entertainment.Also look out for: Fun With Ladybird: Stick-And-Play: At HomeFun With Ladybird: Dress-Up-And-Play Sticker Book: Fantastic TalesFun With Ladybird: Dress-Up-And-Play Sticker Book: Mermaids

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Find exciting things to do around the home in this wonderfully creative sticker book!Jam-packed with activities in every corner of the house from the kitchen to the garden, there is plenty to stick, draw and doodle!With more than 60 stickers and 16 colourful pages of fun activities to complete, this is the ideal book to spark creativity for 3-5 year olds. Perfect for on-the-go entertainment.Also look out for:Fun With Ladybird: Stick-And-Play: CastlesFun With Ladybird: Dress-Up-And-Play Sticker Book: PiratesFun With Ladybird: Dress-Up-And-Play Sticker Book: Unicorns

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Grab your pens and pencils to bring these fantastical pages to life.With enchanting pictures to colour and activities to complete, meet lots of fairy-tale characters and be transported to the faraway lands of once-upon-a-time.With 24 pages to colour and fun activities to complete, this is the ideal book to spark creativity for 5-7 year olds. Perfect for on-the-go entertainment.Also look out for:Fun With Ladybird: Colouring Activity Book: PiratesFun With Ladybird: Colouring Activity Book: MermaidsFun With Ladybird: Colouring Activity Book: Unicorns

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Ladybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3­-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction. Written by experts, it uses proven methods to help children learn English and grasp key grammar and vocabulary points. Perfect for learning English in school or at home Develops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills Features much-loved characters and authors such as Peter Rabbit, Peppa Pig, Roald Dahl and Eric Carle Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR) Language activities in every book provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests Features free online resources including audio, answer keys, lesson plans and tips for parents Pablo Chooses his Shoes, a Level 1 Reader, is Pre-A1 in the CEFR framework and includes practice for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 Starters tests. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, using the present tense and some simple adjectives.Pablo is going to Granny's house today. "Can we go, too?" ask Pablo's friends. Pablo's blue shoes ask "can we go, too?"Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

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Hiya! Alison Hammond here! I love getting to know all about different people and I'll tell you a secret . . . sometimes people we don't know much about are the most interesting of all! Which is really what this book is all about.Let me ask you a question: How many Black people can you name from our history? Mary Seacole? Ira Aldridge? George Bridgetower? Pablo Fanque? Walter Tull? Have you heard of these people?Yes? That's great! But if you haven't, don't worry, you're not alone, which is why I'm so excited to tell you all about them. Because the people in this book should be totally famous given the AMAZING things they've done! And we're not going to stop in the past, I'll introduce you to people making waves right here and now!From sportspeople to scientists, activists to musicians, politicians to writers, we're going to meet a whole bunch of AWESOME people who have helped shape the world we live in. So, are ready for you a journey Black in time?? Course you are, let's go!

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