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A brilliantly funny picture book about two best friends who just can't agree! Hank and Hoog are best friends - they do EVERYTHING together. Until one morning, when a single, crisp, brown leaf falls to the ground... Hank is so annoyed! Falling leaves mean winter is coming, and Hank definitely does not like winter. BRRRRRRR! But Hoog is overjoyed! Hoog loves winter - the snow, the snuggles, all of it! AHHHHHHH! Will these two friends learn to put their differences aside? You bet they will! They may not agree on winter, but there's something they both definitely like: each other. And there's nothing more important than being best friends. With a laugh-out-loud story bursting with personality and beautiful illustrations full of heart, I Definitely Don't Like Winter is an instant picture book classic The perfect read for winter, and all year round! With themes of friendship, disagreement, compromise and honesty

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The danger rises and the deception grows in the heart-stopping third book in the New York Times bestselling Impostors series! Rafi's return to the city of her birth isn't going to be an easy one. She and her love Col must surge on new faces and bodies in order to infiltrate Shreve by dropping from the sky and landing undetected. Rafi's sister Frey - no longer a twin in features, but still a twin by birth - is waiting with a rebel army outside. Are the sisters on the same side . . . or are they playing to their own agendas? If their father is deposed from Shreve, who will take control? And what other forces may be waiting in the wings? Mirror's Edge is another brilliant blockbuster from one of the greatest speculative writers YA fiction has ever seen, set within the world of Uglies . . . and about to converge with Uglies in a spectacular way. Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and Divergent Don't miss Impostors (book 1) and Shatter City (book 2)

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A gorgeous, inspiring story for every little squirrel! It's winter in the forest: time for squirrels to gather all the nuts and acorns and pine cones they'd squirrelled away in the autumn. Evie's determined she can do it all by herself. She's ready. She's steady. She's going squirrelling! But it's a huge task. Can she really do it all on her own? Or should she let her friends lend a hand? Nicola Kinnear's superb illustrations are her best ever, in this endearing story about courage and kindness. This is the perfect story for bedtime . . . or any time! A warm, cosy story full of courage, fun and friendship Evie's determination to do everything by herself will strike a chord with parents and children everywhere Nicola Kinnear's brilliantly illustrated books are full of fabulous characters, and wonderful messages about sharing, friendship, courage and kindness Gold foil details on the cover make this beautiful book an ideal gift

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The first book to kick off the Jamie Johnson football series - as seen on CBBC! An epic tale of dreaming big and chasing glory. Jamie’s desperate to become Highwood School’s star football player (and in his dreams, Hawkstone United’s, too). But after he wrecks his chances at the trials, the pressure's on to prove himself. Perfect books for every young football/soccer fan Author Dan Freedman has been a writer for the FA, the Premier League and attended two World Cups with the England team. “An inspiring read for all football fans” GARY LINEKER. “Dan knows his football” OWEN HARGREAVES. “You’ll read this and want to get out there and play” STEVEN GERRARD. “If you like football, this book’s for you” FRANK LAMPARD. “Pure class – brings the game to life”OWEN COYLE.

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A thrilling magical adventure, perfect for animal lovers! The debut novel from real-life vet Luke Gamble, as seen on Sky TV. 'An irresistible, magical adventure' Vashti Hardy, author of Wildspark When Edith Wight is sent to spend the summer with her eccentric uncle, she has no idea what is in store. Her uncle, the Doctor, runs a vet practice in a remote part of the New Forest, shrouded in secrecy. The reason for the mystery surrounding it, Edith discovers, is none other than the protection of some of the Earth's most unusual animals - creatures that most believe only exist in folklore. Then the Doctor receives a summons from the Himalayas to help a family of yetis and Edith finds herself on the voyage of a lifetime. But Edith and the Doctor are not the only ones taking an interest in the yetis... The Doctor's old enemies, the Syndicate are on a mission to hunt down every last mythical creature on Earth. As seen on prime-time Sky TV shows Vet Adventure and World Wide Vet, vet Luke Gamble is committed to the protection of animals worldwide. Classic storytelling combined with a passionate message about the protection of endangered species. The stunning first book in a new series for fans of Dr Doolittle, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and The Polar Bear Explorers' Club.

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Prepare for the GL 11+ tests with confidence with these authentic multiple-choice papers covering Verbal Reasoning, key English skills, Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Designed for practising under test conditions, these papers will help to develop the essential skills students need to succeed in the GL 11+ tests. Contains two complete tests (each test contains two papers - papers A and B), along with answer sheets and short answer grids. Two complete GL practice tests Authentic multiple choice format Full answers with explanations Covers Maths, English, Verbal and Non-verbal Reasoning

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Prepare for the GL 11+ tests with confidence with these authentic multiple-choice papers covering Verbal Reasoning, key English skills, Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Designed for practising under test conditions, these papers will help to develop the essential skills students need to succeed in the GL 11+ tests. Contains two complete tests (each test contains two papers - papers A and B), along with answer sheets and short answer grids. Two complete GL practice tests Authentic multiple choice format Full answers with explanations Covers Maths, English, Verbal and Non-verbal Reasoning

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A stunning nature search and find book, perfect for sharing with little ones. "THE SECRET FOREST is dreamily beautiful and sure to enchant any child at bedtime." - David Walliams Written and illustrated by Sandra Dieckmann, The Secret Forest will take you and your child on a wonderful journey through peaceful woodlands. a beautiful gift for parent and child to look at together sure to provide hours of enjoyment, along with an appreciation of the natural world a peaceful read that's perfect for soothing little ones before bedtime full of charming moments to discover with your child. Beginning at first light with a young fawn and his mum, you'll meet foxes and butterflies, bears and bees, squirrels and birds galore – all before sun sets again and the moon rises over the trees as the night-time creatures come out to play. What else will you see?

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A beautiful tale about unlikely friendship and how its power can help you to be braver than you think. Little Hoot doesn't like the rain. Little Hoot doesn't like the storm. She never leaves home, a place that is safe and warm. But when Hoot meets a brave little mouse, she finds herself on an unexpected adventure after all - one of friendship, feathers and finding her wings. Can Little Hoot find the strength to be brave when Momo needs her most. . .? A reassuring text about welcoming new experiences and adventures Warm and heartfelt rhyme throughout by bestselling picture book author Smriti Halls Perfectly paired with stunning artwork by Lucy Fleming

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Even the most delightful ducks can have a bad day . . . What's the matter with Dick the Duck? He's usually so kind and friendly! But today Dick got out on The Wrong Side of Bed. He feels humpy and grumpy, cranky and cross. Can anyone help cheer him up? Luckily Dick's friends rally round and shower him with kindness, and Dick is soon back to his usual delightful self! This magnificently funny rhyming story shows that even the most delightful ducks can have a bad day. (And that's totally okay!) Children will adore this hilarious rhyming story by the much-loved author of the PONGWIFFY books Kaye Umansky is one of the funniest children's writers around. This brilliant rhyming story is a joy to read aloud, and has echoes of Dr Seuss Ben Mantle's superb colourful illustrations bring every character to life. Each page is packed with fabulous, funny details Full of warmth and humour, Dick the Delightful Duck shows even the youngest children that it's okay not to be okay, and how they can be a good friend

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Even the most delightful ducks can have a bad day . . . What's the matter with Dick the Duck? He's usually so kind and friendly! But today Dick got out on The Wrong Side of Bed. He feels humpy and grumpy, cranky and cross. Can anyone help cheer him up? Luckily Dick's friends rally round and shower him with kindness, and Dick is soon back to his usual delightful self! This magnificently funny rhyming story shows that even the most delightful ducks can have a bad day. (And that's totally okay!) Children will adore this hilarious rhyming story by the much-loved author of the PONGWIFFY books Kaye Umansky is one of the funniest children's writers around. This brilliant rhyming story is a joy to read aloud, and has echoes of Dr Seuss Ben Mantle's superb colourful illustrations bring every character to life. Each page is packed with fabulous, funny details Full of warmth and humour, Dick the Delightful Duck shows even the youngest children that it's okay not to be okay, and how they can be a good friend

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From Alice Hemming, the bestselling author of The Midnight Unicorn, comes a brand-new unicorn fairytale. An evil king, a fearsome warrior, a fight for freedom. If you were granted three wishes, what would you wish for? For Marie, that dream becomes a reality when she stumbles across a magical unicorn deep in the forest. But when Marie - who is so kind and trusting in nature - decides to tell her father Jacob about the wishes bestowed upon her, he tricks her into giving the wishes to him. Driven by greed, he enslaves the unicorn by demanding for never-ending wishes. Unable to say no, the unicorn submits... Years later, the Kingdom of Quessia has slowly fallen into poverty and ruin under the rein of King Jacob. A spiteful and careless king, Jacob is disliked by all of his subjects, but little does he know that a revolution threatening his throne and his life is not too far in his future... Will King Jacob keep the Blazing Unicorn enslaved forever and retain his throne? Will Marie ever be able to right the wrongs of her past? As exciting as it is gripping, this unicorn fairy tale from Alice Hemming will be your next favourite read. Enchanting dark fairy tales with magical unicorns, fearsome villains and inspiring heroines Perfect for fans of SKANDAR AND THE UNICORN THIEF Great for people who love fairy tales, Disney and unicorns DARK UNICORNS - COLLECT THEM ALL! The Midnight Unicorn Paperback eBook The Darkest Unicorn Paperback eBook The Cursed Unicorn Paperback eBook The Blazing Unicorn Paperback eBook Coming Soon: The Frozen Unicorn Paperback eBook

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Find the answers to the biggest question we ask ourselves in this full-colour picture book by the much-loved Philip Bunting! Am I my name? Am I my stuff? Am I my gender? Am I my skin colour? Who Am I? is a trip into deepest inner space to answer one of life's biggest questions. We are all from the same place, and made of the same stuff, but we each see ourselves as individuals. Who Am I? is an introspective exploration of that idea - a dive through the multitudes that comprise every one of us - to ask who we really are, once all of the external stuff is stripped away. This is the perfect read for curious children and parents, who want to know more about what makes them so uniquely themselves. Written by Philip Bunting, author and illustrator of Mopoke and Another Book About Bears A brilliant conversation-opener to talk about bigger concepts and ideas, such as feelings, gender and race Includes full colour illustrations with a graphic style, to keep children entertained as you turn each page

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Enjoy a rich collection of folktales, myths and legends from all over Africa and the Caribbean, re-told for young readers. From the trickster tales of Anansi the spider, to the story of how the leopard got his spots; from the tale of the king who wanted to touch the moon, to Aunt Misery's magical starfruit tree. This book includes traditional favourites and classic folktales and mythology.

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The #1 bestselling Forever in the Shiver trilogy, rejacketed for a new generation of fans. In Shiver, Grace and Sam found each other. In Linger, they fought to be together. Now, in Forever, the stakes are even higher than before. Wolves are being hunted. Lives are being threatened. And love is harder and harder to hold on to as death comes closing in.

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A Disney Original movie for 2020! The Worst Witch with cute critters! Shapeshifter Nory will charm you with her clumsy animal magic. Nory Horace is brave, smart and hooked on peanut butter cookies. She also loves animals. Turning into them, that is! Like most people in her magical world, she can shift into all sorts of creatures. The trouble is, her skills are a little bit… wonky. She’s bottom of the class at her magical academy. (Although that doesn’t suck nearly so hard in a school full of magic.) But Nory wants to know: why can’t topsy-turvy magic be cool? She thinks upside-down magic totally beats right-side up! The charming and heartfelt tale of a magical misfit Written by three New York Times bestselling writers Perfect for fans of Holly Webb or Ever After High

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A laugh-out-loud picture book that explores our emotions and reassures toddlers that having the wobbles is OK. "Wibble wobble, wibble wobble, Jelly on a plate" When Jelly is entered into the 'Best Food Competition', it makes him wobble with worry. Everyone loves chicken nuggets and pizza - but does everyone love jelly? Suddenly he's filled with self-doubt. But soon Jelly learns that the things that make us different should be celebrated... and that it's definitely OK to have a wobble every now and then. A fantastically funny book about being true to ourselves and letting our emotions shine From the creators of The Day the Banana Went Bad Bright and bold illustions will engage and entertain Shiny foiled cover makes this a special gift From an award-winning and Book Trust Pick author

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The Dinky Donkey - the bestselling follow-up to the international hit picture book, The Wonky Donkey - is now available as a chunky board book. The perfect gift! The Wonky Donkey has a daughter in this hilarious picture book sequel to the runaway hit. Wonky Donkey had a child, it was a little girl. Hee Haw! The Wonky Donkey was recommended as a favourite bedtime read by Tom Fletcher on BookTrust Readers will love the antics of this stinky punky plinky-plonky winky-tinky pinky funky blinky dinky donkey! Chunky board book edition of the bestselling picture book A fantastic gift for newborns and young children

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Join in with the Betty O’Barley and Harry O’Hay’s fun in this fabulous sticker activity book based on the bestselling book The Scarecrows' Wedding, by the duo behind The Gruffalo and Stick Man. Can you complete the scenes with their puzzle stickers? Can you find all the things Betty and Harry need for their wedding? And what would be on your list if you were to get ready for an important day? Draw your own scarecrow, un-jumble words and match the pairs with this treasure trove of endless fun! Jam-packed with sticker activities themed around the original book, this is the perfect companion activity book for fans of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Includes over 400 stickers Hours of fun are guaranteed with colouring-in, dot-to-dots, spot the difference, mazes, simple word searches and more! A must-have for fans of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's work Collect the whole sticker book series: Stick Man Superworm Tabby McTat The Highway Rat The Scarecrow's Wedding The Smeds and the Smoos Tiddler Zog Zog and the Flying Doctors From the author and illustrator of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and ZOG, which have all been made into animated films shown on BBC1 The animated film of Tabby McTat stars voice artists including Jodie Whittaker (Doctor Who) as the narrator, Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey) as Fred, Sope Dirisu (Gangs of London) as Tabby McTat, alongside Cariad Lloyd, Joanna Scanlan and Susan Wokoma. Look out for Jonty Gentoo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler in 2024.

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Filled with all the festive facts every Horrible Histories reader wants to know! The complete horrible history of Christmas tells tales of: the dark days when the Puritans tried to abolish Christmas the Christmas in the trenches when the British and Germans traded bullets for footballs plus dreadful jokes, rotten recipes and a Christmas quiz! With full-colour illustrations by Martin Brown, this annual edition of Horrible Christmas is the perfect festive gift.

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Prepare yourself for even more mischief than before with this gorgeously gothic series! Malice Morbid Malign isn't like the rest of her family. But when her younger sister Antipathy-Rose finds a sphere of solid Amber in one of the forbidden swag rooms at Malignant House, and bites right through it, she unwittingly unleashes a world of trouble. Trapped within the Amber sphere is Maniacal Malign’s time-stopping pocket watch. Maniacal Malign had been in exile for several centuries but the moment Antipathy-Rose’s gnashers crack the Amber, he is summoned back to monstrous action. Malice, Uncle Vex and Seth find themselves on a time-sensitive mission, as they race to retrieve the pocket watch, whilst unravelling Maniacal’s malevolent mischief along the way. The perfect next read for Amelia Fang fans. An ideal gift for readers for Halloween and beyond. This funny, warm-hearted, spooky series – stunningly illustrated by Hannah Peck, and beautifully packaged – will delight and enchant middle-grade readers aged 8+.

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Peek into the magic of Diwali in this heart-warming picture book about Diwali, siblings and how very special this celebration can be. This year, Ariana has plans to make Diwali an extra special celebration, with yummy sweets, divas around the house, pretty clothes, fireworks and... the rangoli competition, of course. "This year, I am DEFINITELY going to win the rangoli competition." Everything would go perfectly to plan if it weren't for Rafi, her annoying little brother, always up to mischief...and always being clumsy! Will he ruin Diwali too? Includes a non-fiction spread at the back about Diwali and how it is celebrated around the world and in different religions Touches on what it's like to be a big sister or brother, the annoying parts and the extra special parts Written by Sonali Shah, ambassador for the British Asian Trust and BBC broadcaster Bright and rich colours on every page truly bring the magic of Diwali to life "Blazing with intricate whorls of colour, full of mouthwatering food and best-clothes excitement, this giddily sweet story... is a gorgeous celebration of the festival of lights." - The Guardian

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"Delicious fun" Observer "A sparkling escapist romance" Daily Express With shades of Pride and Prejudice and The Count of Monte Cristo, Laura Wood has penned a Cinderella story for the Bridgerton generation. Iris Grey's childhood was idyllic... until her father remarried. Iris's new stepmother and two stepsisters were cold-hearted schemers, and when her father dies in mysterious circumstances, Iris knows that something is wrong. Far too spirited to be forced into a life of servitude, she runs away to London. When she crosses paths with handsome, clever and cold Nicholas Wynter, Iris realises that this is her moment for revenge. Together they plot the downfall of their enemies - but the pair begin to find they have more in common than a desire for justice. Will their spark burn bright or will it be extinguished in the flames of their ambition? A fabulously fresh retelling of Cinderella with a heroine who isn't afraid to take her destiny into her own hands Perfect for fans of Jane Austen Laura Wood is the author of A Sky Painted Gold and Under a Dancing Star MORE REVIEWS FOR A SINGLE THREAD OF MOONLIGHT "A Cinderella revenge story and a Bridgerton vibe... Sardonic dialogue, fabulous dresses, balls and society intrigue galore: delicious fun." OBSERVER "I adored this Victorian-set retelling of Cinderella, featuring an irrepressible heroine, a sardonic hero, beautiful dresses, intrigue and revenge. Be still, my heart!." Sarra Manning "Laura Wood is the literary equivalent of lighting the fancy candle on a rainy afternoon" Ella Risbridger "Swoon-worthy and brilliant with Bridgerton vibes" M.A. Kuzniar "The perfect delicious read for anyone craving more Bridgerton" Lauren James "A Cinderella retelling like you've never read before with a swoon-worthy romance"; BOOKSNEST "A deliciously divine tale of loss, lies and love that completely swept me away" BOOKLOVERJO

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A highly illustrated fiction series about a determined young inventor, from award-winning author Vashti Hardy. "A joyful mash-up of robots, conservationism and school story" - The Guardian Join Harley, her robot dog Sprocket and best friend Cosmo for problem-solving adventures and mysteries in Inventia, a world where science rules and technology grows in the forest; and where exploding science projects, giant slugs and runaway robots are all part of a normal school day. The Iron Forest near Harley’s home is unlike any other – plants and trees grow cogs and hinges and other mechanical parts – and all of Inventia depends on it. So when a strange fungus is discovered, there’s a race to find a solution. Without essential parts for inventions, the town is quickly falling apart… But just who or what is behind the mysterious infestation? Harley decides it’s up to her to save the day – with chaotic results! Perfect for fans of Amelia Fang and Isadora Moon, this is a rollicking adventure that celebrates STEM learning! Heavily illustrated with lively, humourous illustrations by George Ermos Vashti Hardy is an award-winning author of children’s books. Her novel Wildspark won the Blue Peter Book Award for Best Story 2020, and Brightstorm was shortlisted for the Waterstone’s Children’s Book Prize

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The sixteenth title in the bestselling series, from the brilliantly talented Liz Pichon. When Mum and Dad forget it's half term, what's Tom going to do to keep busy over the break?! All his friends are away or busy and he doesn't want Delia left in charge! So he's finding lots of EXCELLENT things to do... It's a weeks' worth of doodling, games, stories and woolly monster making (because everyone needs one of those, don't they?)! includes pages of doodling activities to keep Tom Gates fans happy for hours ABOUT THE SERIES: Written in diary form Full of Tom's doodles and pictures & his amazing sense of humour The Brilliant World of Tom Gates, was the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize! Perfect gifts for boys & girls who love to laugh themselves silly The first series of The Brilliant World of Tom Gates won the Scottish BAFTA for Entertainment! Love Tom Gates? Don’t miss Liz Pichon’s spectacular Shoe Wars, a laugh-out-loud, gadget-packed adventure!

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Two Captain Underpants adventures now in full colour! George and Harold have created the greatest superhero in the history of their school — and now they're about to bring him to life! MEET CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS! His true identity is so secret, even he doesn't know who he is! Fighting for truth, justice and all things pre-shrunk and cottony! This book contains: Captain Underpants 1: The Adventures of Captain Underpants. Captain Underpants 2: Captain Underpants and the Attack of the Talking Toilets.

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"An old-school (in every sense) yarn... Bishop pulls it off with humour and aplomb." Financial Times A captivating boarding school mystery from Sylvia Bishop, author of Erica's Elephant, The Bookshop Girl and The Secret of the Night Train. Transplanted from her exciting life as an explorer's daughter, Freya finds herself miserable at a posh boarding school. Freya hates all the boring rules, the other girls are mean to her, and the headmistress is frosty good manners personified. When a bat removal expert is called in to deal with an infestation, Freya meets his irrepressible children - and finds herself making friends at last. Together they explore the city, with particular interest in the grand exhibition showing priceless artefacts for the first time. When the objects are stolen in a dramatic heist, Freya is sure her new friends are responsible - but the true culprit might be closer to home... Warm, witty and packed full of gorgeous characters, this is a boarding school mystery with a twist. Perfect for fans of Robin Stevens' Murder Most Unladylike series Sylvia Bishop is the author of The Bookshop Girl, The Secret of the Night Train, and Erica's Elephant

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A brilliant picture book from bestselling author-illustrator, Nick Sharratt. Lift the flaps to reveal your favourite octopus! Will it be the Cuckoo Clocktopus, the Scary Shocktopus or maybe even the Party Frocktopus? There's an octopus for everyone in this fantastically colourful sequel to the hugely popular Elephant Wellyphant. Elephant Wellyphant and Octopus Socktopus were shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize Also available in a handy board book edition that's perfect for young children. Collect the whole series: Elephant Wellyphant, Moo-Cow Kung-Fu Cow and Octopus Socktopus. Reviews for Octopus Socktopus: "My daughter laughs beginning to end" - Chemikalfaire, Toppsta "A genuinely brilliant kids book" - Giles Knight, Goodreads "Hugely popular with the three year old. Bright, interactive, funny." - Deborah, Goodreads "Perfect for sharing" - BookTrust ABOUT THE AUTHOR Nick Sharratt is one of the UK’s favourite and most acclaimed illustrators. His much-loved titles include the hugely popular Ketchup On Your Cornflakes and the Christmas version, Ketchup on Your Reindeer, The Cat and the King and the You Choose series. He is also the illustrator of the bestselling novels by Jacqueline Wilson and has won every major award for his illustration. Nick has even been presented with a gold Blue Peter badge! There's an octopus for everyone in this fantastically colourful book, perfect for fans of the hugely popular Elephant Wellyphant and Moo-Cow, Kung-Fu-Cow by Nick Sharratt, one of Britain's best-loved illustrators. With superb, satisfying novelty features: pull-tabs, pop-ups and flaps, along with appealing illustrations and hilarious wordplay, this baby picture book will be fun for little ones and parents alike!

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Wow! A Kung-Fu Cow! Yikes! A Tattoo-Cow. Boing! A Kangaroo-Cow. Which moo jumps out at you? Tug the tabs and lift the five chunky flaps of this brilliant novelty picture book to see a herd of hilarious moo-cows doing all sorts of a-moosing things! There's a cool cow for everyone in this comic masterpiece, a fantastically colourful sequel to the hugely popular Octopus Socktopus and Elephant Wellyphant by Nick Sharratt, one of Britain's best-loved illustrators. With superb, satisfying novelty features: pull-tabs, pop-ups and flaps, appealing illustrations hilarious wordplay Children will love poring over these fun-filled pages, and laughing at all the puns. Two titles in this series, Elephant Wellyphant and Octopus Socktopus were shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize Nick Sharratt is one of the UK's favourite and most acclaimed illustrators. His much-loved titles include the hugely popular Ketchup On Your Cornflakes and the Christmas version, Ketchup on Your Reindeer, The Cat and the King and the You Choose series. He is also the illustrator of the bestselling novels by Jacqueline Wilson and has won every major award for his illustration. Nick has even been presented with a gold Blue Peter badge!

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Home Again tells twelve moving tales of homecoming, centred around VE Day. With a foreword by Forces Sweetheart, Dame Vera Lynn. Produced in partnership with The Royal British Legion for the 75th anniversary of VE Day. A child evacuee, a Bletchley Park codebreaker, a rebel fighter, an Indian Army soldier... Each inspiring and authentic story helps to bring the end of World War Two into focus. Every story is followed by a fact file, packed with detail on different parts of the war. Illustrated throughout Stories written by Bali Rai, Leila Rasheed, Tony Bradman, Jim Eldridge, E.L. Norry and Emily Hibbs. 50p per from the sale of Home Again paperback in the UK will be paid to Royal British Legion Trading Limited which gives its taxable profits to The Royal British Legion (Charity no. 219279). Praise for Home Again "I think what really marks this book out is the diverse mix of voices. There are stories from male and female perspectives, experiences shared by children and adults, and voices which originate beyond the UK ... The stories are authentic and carefully researched ... This is an incredibly compelling and insightful book and would be a very valuable addition to any upper Key Stage 2 classroom. Get Kids Into Books

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Professor Pippy P. Poopypants is a brilliant scientist, but his ridiculous name means no one takes his fantastic inventions seriously. And now he's on the rampage...He's armed with the fiendish Shrinky-Pig 2000 and he's prepared to use it! This is definitely a job for the world's only superhero with Wedgie Power.

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Kazu Kibuishi's enchanting graphic novel series about two ordinary children on a life-or-death mission continues! In the third installment of the thrilling Amulet series, Emily, Navin, and their crew of resistance fighters charter an airship and set off in search of the lost city of Cielis, which is believed to be located on an island high above the clouds. The mysterious Leon Redbeard is their guide, and there's a surprising new addition to the crew: the Elf King's son, Trellis. But is he ally or enemy? And will Emily ever be able to trust the voice of the Amulet? Fully-illustrated stories for readers at all ages and all abilities #1 New York Times bestselling series! Amulet #1 was an ALA Best Book and shortlisted for the CBC’s Children’s Choice Book Awards Kazu illustrated the 15th anniversary Harry Potter covers in the US

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The first in the bestselling interactive picture book series about a dinosaur and his best friend Max - with real, fold-out letters to read After a trip to the museum, Max writes a letter to his favourite dinosaur, the mighty T. Rex - and the T. Rex writes back! As Max and T. Rex learn about each other's lives, a very unusual friendship develops in this funny and touching story from an award-winning duo. Dinosaur fans will love this interactive picture book with letters and cards to open Dinosaur facts to discover along the way Brilliantly colourful illustrations throughout

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Discover all the foul facts about the ‘Great’ War with history’s most horrible headlines: Frightful First World War edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary gives us all the facts on the First World War including what the ‘Fat King’ did with food scraps and dead horses, how sniffing your own pee could save your life in a gas attack and why a pair of old socks gave away top German secrets. It’s all in Horrible Histories: Frightful First World War. fully illustrated throughout and packed with toe-curling stories– with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh takeon the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new the perfect series for anyonelooking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertainingchildren and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019’s brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie – Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

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Discover all the foul facts about the Woeful Second World War with history's most horrible headlines. All the foul facts about the Woeful Second World War are ready to uncover, including: - why the blitzed Brits ate chicken-fruit, sinkers and nutty - what really happened in Dad's Army - and how to make a rude noise with a gas mask. fully illustrated throughout and packed with horrible stories – with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie – Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

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Michael Malone's life has not been the same since his father disappeared three years ago. Determined to find him, Michael gets unwittingly drawn into supernatural organisation UNICORNE, who claim to have vital information for his quest. But they want something in return. Something that is hidden in Michael's very bones .

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The second book in the New York Times bestselling Maze Runner series - now a series of major motion pictures starring Dylan O'Brien!SEE THE FILMS. READ THE BOOKS. ENTER THE MAZE ... Thomas was sure that escape from the maze meant he and the Gladers would get their lives back. But no one knew what sort of life they were going back to. The earth is a wasteland. Government and order have disintegrated and now Cranks, people driven to murderous insanity by the infectious disease known as the Flare, roam the crumbling cities hunting for their next victim ... and meal.Thomas can only wonder - does he hold the secret of freedom somewhere in his mind? Or will he forever be at the mercy of WICKED?Make sure you check out book 3, The Death Cure - the thrilling conclusion to the series!

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When Roberta, Peter and Phyllis's father is imprisoned after being falsely accused of spying, they and their mother have to leave their comfortable London home to go and live in a small house in the country. However, the children soon come to love the railway that runs near their cottage, and have many adventures - stopping a train from disaster, saving an infant and dog from a barge canal on fire, and getting help when they find an injured boy in the trail tunnel. When they befriend an Old Gentleman who regularly takes the 9:15 train near their home, he helps them to prove their father's innocence, and the family is reunited at last.

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The stunning conclusion to the riveting Gregor the Overlander series. Everyone in the Underland has been taking great pains to keep The Prophecy of Time from Gregor. Gregor knows it must say something awful but he never imagined just how awful: it calls for the warrior's death. Now, with an army of rats approaching, and his mum and sister still in Regalia, Gregor the warrior must gather up his courage to help defend Regalia and get his family home safely. The entire existence of the Underland is in Gregor's hands, and time is running out. There is a code to be cracked, a mysterious new princess, Gregor's burgeoning dark side, and a war to end all wars.

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  Bestselling author Holly Webb revisits the much-loved classic A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett. It is 1913, nine years after the end of A Little Princess saw Sara Crewe escape Miss Minchin's orphanage. Lottie, the smallest girl from the original story, learns about the Suffragette movement from Sara, who returns to visit from time to time. Soon Lottie finds herself sneaking out of the orphanage to attend a demonstration, in defiance of her cold, distant father. A father who has a secret to hide about her own missing mother... It's a story about lost mothers turning up in unexpected situations, the power of friendship and female empowerment.   Revisit beloved characters and meet some new ones in this retelling of the classic story, A Little Princess.

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Before the packed stadiums. Before he became a huge star. Jamie Johnson had to learn from the best. Jamie is the top player at his school but there's something missing from his game. He needs that bit of extra flair. He wants that touch of magic. Can the once-in-a-lifetime chance to train on the beaches of Brazil give Jamie the skills he needs to become a legend?

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The third book in the personal and moving coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of the First World War. Winter, 1916. Ellie is determined to leave tiny Endstone village and follow her dream of becoming a nurse. But leaving home and starting work in the city hospital also means leaving behind her first-love and childhood friend, Jack. They promise to make it work, but with Ellie's time swallowed up by the chaos of a wartime hospital, and with the charms of an exciting young foreign soldier to keep her company, do Ellie and Jack stand any chance of staying together as their lives move ever further apart?

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Spies have reported the sighting of a Rat King in the Underland, a character who has been legendary since the Middle Ages. Recognizable by its tremendous size and snow-white coat, the Rat King is destined to bring a World War to the Underland. Gregor eventually comes face to face with the Rat King, and to his surprise, he finds he is unable to kill this creature. Gregor's heart tells him he's making the right decision. Will it be a decision he lives to regret?

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Tom and Hester's daughter, Wren, longs to escape the peace of static Anchorage. She craves the dangerous adventures her parents once had - and a charming submarine pirate is ready to take her to sea. But the mysterious object that she steals for him ignites a conflict that will tear the whole world apart...

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Science with the squishy bits left in! Where does your food go? What happens when a boil bursts? Which animals live in your eyelashes? Get the awful answers in Blood, Bones and Body Bits!

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Reissue with 16 pages of extra material, including an index.

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Meet Generation Hope, young activists around the globe who are acting now to save the world. THE BOOK ACTIVIST'S BOOK OF THE MONTH (SEPT 2020): "If you are looking for a book to inspire the young people in your life that they do have the power to make change for the better, then this is it." Generation Hope: You(th) Can Make a Difference introduces 20 global issues and many change-makers, like Greta Thunberg, who are doing something to make the world a better place. Generation Hope looks at everything from climate change and plastic pollution to radical kindness and animal welfare. Facts, stats and practical tips for taking action are laid out in a clear graphic style, with issues explained in a bite-sized, easy-to-read way. Full-colour glossy paperback - the perfect gift for any young person who cares about the future of the world - give them the gift of inspiration! More praise for Generation Hope "Dynamic and visually appealing, this book inspires young people to think, not only about the planet and the impact that humanity is having upon it, but also about the ways in which we treat each other." LoveReading Issues covered include: eco-preneurs gender equality and children’s rights nature and wildlife conservation hunger and homelessness eco-anxiety and mental health recycling and reuse The young activists profiled include: Greta Thunberg Marley Dias Bana Alabed Mikaila Ulmer Millie Bobby Brown And many more!

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Discover SUPERWORM with this fantastic new activity book based on the bestselling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Packed with over 350 stickers, colouring-in pages, dot-to-dots, puzzles, spot the difference, mazes, simple word searches, there's plenty to keep little hands busy for hours.

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