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As featured on CBeebies Bedtime Stories and read by Steve Carell, The Eyebrows of Doom is an outrageously funny and bonkers adventure story written by the rhyming genius, Steve Smallman (Monkey With a Bright Blue Bottom, Bear's Big Bottom, Cock-a-Doodle-Poo) with bright, bold and brilliant artwork by award-winning illustrator, Miguel Ordóñez (This is Baby, Everything is Mama, Your Baby's First Word Will Be Dada). In some woods in a cave, a big bear called Dave Was sweeping his floor with a broom, When two clumps of hair leapt into the air and cried . . . "WE ARE THE EYEBROWS OF DOOM!" The Eyebrows of Doom are trying to take over the world! Join Dave and his friends as they try to stop them leaping from one unsuspecting animal to the next. And just when it looks as though the eyebrows' antics have been thwarted . . . all is not as it seems! This hilarious rhyming romp will have readers young and old laughing out loud and is perfect for fans of Steve Smallman's Poo in the Zoo series, Nibbles The Book Monster, You Can't Take an Elephant on the Bus and Oi Frog!

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Tuesday 12th April We’re all still talking about our plans for the holidays and Fabi has had a GENIUS idea. When I get back from visiting my grandparents, we’re going to have a Finkelspark Club May Day treehouse sleepover. Can’t wait. The school holidays are coming up and Bea is excited to see family, practise magic and spend time with ALL her friends! It’d be perfect, except something’s up. Dad is OBSESSED with learning magic (he can’t even levitate a pea!) and Taffy keeps having to do some SERIOUS THINKING. What’s going on? Then Bea finds out Dad and Taffy’s secret... They want to get married! Bea’s To-Do list just got a lot longer – she’s got a wedding day to plan, MORE secrets to keep and magic to learn teach! With help from her family and friends (new, old and VERY OLD), Bea is determined to make everything PERFECT and throw the best party of the year EVER! A perfect potion of magic and mischief, DIARY OF AN ACCIDENTAL WITCH is THE WORST WITCH meets TOM GATES. PRAISE FOR DIARY OF AN ACCIDENTAL WITCH: “Great fun!” – iPaper “Full of magical mayhem!” – BookTrust “A magical adventure that will touch your heart and tickle your funny bone.” – Maz Evans, author of WHO LET THE GODS OUT “A brilliant, hilarious story!” – Emma Carroll, author of THE WEEK AT WORLD’S END

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When Lola’s mum gets a job at a fire station in a different town, it means moving away from all her friends. Lola is proud of her mum, but she’s really worried about starting a new school. There is one good thing, though – her parents have promised that they can think about getting a cat! Then one day Lola and her new neighbour Noah spot a kitten high up in a tree. It looks scared and soggy from the rain. A worried crowd forms and the fire brigade are called – including Lola’s mum. Can they rescue the stray kitten and help find him a new home? A new story from best-selling author Holly Webb, perfect for animal-loving children, and fans of ZOE'S RESCUE ZOO and MAGIC ANIMAL FRIENDS.

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The first book in the best-selling, laugh-out-loud STITCH HEAD series by award-winning author Guy Bass, with illustrations by Pete Williamson, now brought to almost-life again in this brand-new, monstrously magnificent graphic novel edition. Enter the darkly funny world of Stitch Head, as he steps out of the shadows into the adventure of an almost-lifetime… Deep in the maze-like dungeons of Castle Grotteskew, eccentric Professor Erasmus created Stitch Head, a small, almost-human creature. His experiments continued, filling the castle with creations so fabulously monstrous that Stitch Head was long forgotten. Until a travelling circus ringmaster knocks at the castle door, promising to make Stitch Head a star. Is this Stitch Head’s chance to venture beyond the castle walls? Or could he be making a terrible mistake…? Full of monstrous fun, STITCH HEAD is perfect for fans of GRIMWOOD, AMELIA FANG and THE NOTHING TO SEE HERE HOTEL.

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A madcap adventure starring a bandit family, a LOT of sweets and a girl who is ready for adventure… Maisie’s summer can FINALLY start when she’s whisked away from a boring music camp by her bandit family, the Robbersons. Bring on a summer of screeching down country lanes, camping out on lakeshores and devouring sweets – Maisie can’t wait! The Robbersons are equally happy to have Maisie and her sharp skills back just in time for the robbers’ summer festival. This year a new Bandit Leader will be appointed – and with the bandit clans out for revenge, the Robbersons need all the help they can get… The second story in a fresh and fun series about what it really means to escape, perfect for fans of Roald Dahl, Danny Wallace’s HAMISH series and THE SUPER MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF FREDDIE YATES.

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One puzzling mystery. Several slippery suspects. Endless possibilities! Welcome to Haventry, a town where the ordinary and extraordinary collide! With ghosts, werewolves and zombies living side by side, trouble is always brewing. And when a fiendish crime is committed, YOU are the detective in charge of the case. It’s the first day of Magicon, the world’s biggest magic convention, and everyone is in town for the event. But when all the magic in Haventry suddenly goes missing, it’s up to YOU to find out who took it and get it back in time for the opening ceremony! Should you tail the head of the powerful Magic Circle, Grandmaster Dimbleby, or does the newly crowned king of the elves raise your suspicions? Could Enid the Evil Enchantress be too obvious a suspect, or is Moondance the meditating unicorn deceptively innocent? YOU decide! And you better do so quickly, because without magic to harness it, an ancient monster is rising from its century-long sleep under the town… With hundreds of paths to choose from and no dead ends, you’ll solve the mystery every time! A fantastically imaginative detective story for readers looking for an interactive adventure.

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Monday 17th January It’s finally time for the school trip! And we’re off to the SPOOKIEST castle I have EVER seen! Bea Black is in her second term at witch school and she can’t wait for the Year Seven residential trip to the haunted Cadabra Castle. The students are excited to fly around the famous GO pitch, explore the ancient turrets and have a magical time … if they can just stop arguing! Except Ms Sparks has other plans – this isn’t a holiday, it’s a team-building exercise for a class who desperately need to learn to work together. But with rumours of a ghost terrorizing the castle, Bea has a lot more to contend with than scavenger hunts and hikes! Not least being paired up with Blair Smith-Smythe, her ULTIMATE frenemy! Will the class learn anything from their time at Cadabra? And more importantly, will Bea and Blair manage to avoid hexing each other for long enough to solve the spooky mystery? A perfect potion of magic and mischief, DIARY OF AN ACCIDENTAL WITCH is THE WORST WITCH meets TOM GATES. PRAISE FOR DIARY OF AN ACCIDENTAL WITCH: “Great fun!” – iPaper “Full of magical mayhem!” – BookTrust “A magical adventure that will touch your heart and tickle your funny bone.” – Maz Evans, author of WHO LET THE GODS OUT “A brilliant, hilarious story!” – Emma Carroll, author of THE WEEK AT WORLD’S END

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“Engagingly light-hearted, Pratchettesque comic fantasy” - The Guardian Around the unfriendly, rocky island of Brutalia, the waves are awash with brave sea-farers, on a treasure hunt for their demanding queen. Among them is Mort, but rather than hunt for treasure, he’s more interested in looking for his family who are lost at sea. Unfortunately, his shipmate Punky has her eyes firmly on the prize. But when the pair find the tentacle of a mythical sea creature, their adventure takes a dramatic turn. Is this the prize-winning treasure Punky and the queen seek? Or could it be a monstrous twist in Mort’s rescue mission? The second book in a wickedly funny series about an aspiring pacifist in a brutal kingdom, perfect for fans of the HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON series, FROSTHEART and THE NOTHING TO SEE HERE HOTEL. PRAISE FOR MORT THE MEEK AND THE RAVENS’ REVENGE: “Crammed with wisecracking corvids and outrageous wordplay, it’s engagingly light-hearted, Pratchettesque comic fantasy” - The Guardian “Delahaye's writing is clever and hilarious and bursting with creativity” - Rashmi Sirdeshpande, author of HOW TO CHANGE THE WORLD “A rip-roaringly funny read from the queen of comedy” - Linda C, Educator “This is a hilariously dark adventure for anyone who wants to stand up for what’s right” - Tsam P, Bookseller

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WINNER OF THE TEACH PRIMARY BOOK AWARD 2022 FOR KS1 Looking for adventure? Want to be a hero? Step inside the Story Shop! The Story Shop is packed full of plots, costumes and characters galore. And shopkeepers Wilbur and Fred are ready and waiting to find every customer their perfect adventure! When a daredevil mouse visits the shop, Wilbur and Fred have just the thing – an out-of-this-world space mission! Join Space Mouse as he nibbles his way into trouble on the Moon, bets his tail on a game of Tiddlywonks with Phoebe Fairplay and causes chaos on Planet Cog with his over-the-top inventions... From the acclaimed author of SHIFTY MCGIFTY comes a fresh, funny and highly illustrated new series of chapter books, celebrating the power of imagination. Designed for emerging readers with three linked stories in each book, THE STORY SHOP is perfect for fans of HOTEL FLAMINGO and KITTY. "Our judges loved the concept at the heart of this book: a shop where you can walk in and pick all the ingredients for a story adventure of your own... You could do so much with this idea and let children's imaginations go wild!" - Lucy Starbuck Braidley, National Literary Trust

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When Grandma creates a robot babysitter for twins Jake and Jess, chaos ensues! Robin is embarrassing, clumsy and, worst of all, programmed to make them do their homework. They're also pretty sure he thinks their dog is a baby. The twins decide they have to do something before everyone realizes that Robin is a robot. But getting rid of their new babysitter will mean putting aside their sibling squabbles and working together, which might be an even bigger challenge... The first in a brilliantly funny series about a robot babysitter and the mayhem he causes, perfect for fans of David Solomons, THE NOTHING TO SEE HERE HOTEL and KID NORMAL!

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Fliss loves animals and will do anything to save them! Join her on her adventures to save wild animals in danger. In the middle of a snowball fight, aspiring vet Fliss is whisked away to the Antarctic! Surrounded by penguins, Fliss marvels at the sight of these beautiful animals huddling together to keep warm. Then a snowstorm blows in, separating a chick and its injured mother from the group. Fliss is determined to return her feathery friends to their colony, but the icy waters are full of dangerous creatures and Fliss isn’t used to the harsh environment. It’s going to take a lot of quick thinking, and waddling, to reunite them… LITTLE PENGUIN RESCUE is perfect for fans of Holly Webb, the ZOE’S RESCUE ZOO series, and animal-lovers everywhere!

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When Lola moves house she can’t help feeling sad to leave her old friends and life behind. She’s always been shy and worries it’ll be hard to make friends at her new school. It’s not all scary, though. Lola loves her new home with its rambling garden and the deer that sometimes wander in through the broken fence. Then one day she comes across a fawn who seems to be in trouble. Lola is determined to do everything she can to help the terrified little deer, but will she be able to do it on her own? A heart-warming story about new beginnings from best-selling author Holly Webb.

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Have you ever wondered why The moon shines in the night-time sky? How every creature, plant and tree Is subject to its mystery . . . A gorgeous board book by award-winning author and illustrator Britta Teckentrup! As the moon waxes and wanes above, the world below is full of busy night-time creatures; from turtles laying their eggs on white sandy beaches, to migrating birds using the moon to navigate their way to sunnier climes. Turn the peek-through pages to see the moon change shape as it goes through the lunar cycle! Lyrical text by Patricia Hegarty is paired with stunning artwork by the award-winning illustrator Britta Teckentrup to capture the beauty of moonlit nights from the desert to the depths of the ocean. Also available in the Peek-through Nature series: Don't miss the full range of stunning books that focus on the natural world, including Tree, Bee, Sea and Home! For more Britta Teckentrup books that explore social themes, don’t miss We Are Together, Under the Same Sky, Kindness Grows and A Happy Place.

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Fliss loves animals and will do anything to save them! Join her on her adventures to save wild animals in danger. What starts out as a school trip to the zoo for Fliss and her classmates ends up being the adventure of a lifetime when Fliss is magically whisked away to the Serengeti! There she finds a little lost lion cub, separated from its family, and Fliss is determined to reunite them. But with only a bottle of water, half a sandwich and her instinct to guide her across the plains, is she ready to face the wild? LITTLE LION RESCUE is perfect for fans of Holly Webb, the ZOE’S RESCUE ZOO series and animal-lovers everywhere!

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Determined to be the world’s greatest detective, Zaiba is always on the lookout for a crime to solve! When a new family moves to the village, Zaiba is intrigued to hear about the strange happenings in their home. Things go missing, objects are smashed and unfriendly messages are painted on the walls. There have always been rumours that the house is haunted, but is a ghost really causing all this trouble? Zaiba and her team are convinced that the culprit is very much alive – and won’t stop until they get what they want… The third book in a fun, fresh and exciting new detective series, for readers not quite ready for Robin Stevens, Katherine Woodfine, HIGH RISE MYSTERY and NANCY DREW.

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Life doesn't always go smoothly. Sometimes, the wind may blow, but remember: you can do hard things. This gorgeous picture book puts into words every parent's wish for their child as they face life's challenges. With peek-through pages and a gentle, lyrical text, this is a book to share and treasure. "Exciting, heartwarming, and wise—this truly will resonate with a range of ages." ~Kirkus

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Use this beautifully illustrated book to find out about some extraordinary animal odysseys, from mass migrations to flying fish, from pollination to echolocation. Discover how animals adapt to their environments to help them thrive and survive in this journal of amazing animal journeys.

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“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” So wrote Saint Augustine almost 1,700 years ago, and his words are as true now as they were then. Read your way around the world with some of history’s greatest storymakers. As well as the usual suspects, explore some lesser-known but equally amazing journeys, including that of Nobu Shirase – who raced Scott and Amundsen to the South Pole – and Henry “Box” Brown – a slave who posted himself to freedom.

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Everybody’s Welcome - No matter who you are… Wouldn’t it be great if you could build a home that opened its doors to everyone – tall or short, fat or thin, rich or poor… Well, perhaps if everybody pitches in to help, one little mouse can achieve that dream. This heart-warming story is brought to life with clever die-cuts and playful illustrations. An easy-to-read story book that is filled with beautiful illustrations of a mouse and other woodland friends embarking on a journey to build a home together. With simply written rhymes, this picture book teaches friendship, acceptance and the importance of diversity.

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Babies will love learning all about how things grow in this interactive touch and trace book.

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Owl sits watching in his tree. No one sees as much as he. A gorgeous picture book by award-winning author and illustrator Britta Teckentrup! Explore the beauty of the changing seasons in this timeless peek-through book with gorgeous artwork by Britta Teckentrup and lyrical text by Patricia Hegarty. Following the life-cycle of a tree through spring, summer, autumn and winter, your little one will be immersed in the rhythm of the seasons with this striking picture book. Die-cuts let you peep through the pages and vibrant artwork is paired with gentle text to capture the nuances of the changing seasons. Also available in the Peek-through Nature series: Don't miss the full range of stunning picture books that focus on the natural world, including Moon, Bee, Sea and Home! For more Britta Teckentrup books that explore social themes, don’t miss We Are Together, Under the Same Sky, Kindness Grows and A Happy Place.

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How many owls can you find in this playful book of numbers? Count to five with Billy Blue Owl as he searches for his friends. Bright artwork, finger-holes and a cheerful rhyming story make learning come alive!

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A tantalising trail of footprints will lead children past touch-and-feel animals in the search for the shiny peacock. With bright, appealing illustrations and a surprise flap ending, this series is perfect for young children.

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The playful farm babies have scampered off to hide. Where can they be? Children will love searching for the animals behind the large, soft printed felt flaps in this bright and engaging book.

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