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Settle down for bedtime with Peter Rabbit and all his friends in this enchanting collection of brand new stories perfect for a cosy bedtime read with all the family.Follow Peter and all his friends through beautiful night-time scenes and exciting woodland adventures before cosying-up for bedtime. Help Peter find a lost toy ladybird, camp by the lake, and even set out on a night-time raid of Mr. McGregor''s vegetable patch!Featuring 24 brand new stories, inspired by Beatrix Potter''s original tales, and activities to help little ones create a healthy bedtime routine, this beautiful book makes the perfect gift to read every night and will become an evening tradition for Peter Rabbit fans young and old.Discover more beautifully illustrated Peter Rabbit collections:Peter Rabbit: Tales from the CountrysidePeter Rabbit: Christmas is ComingThe World of Peter Rabbit - The Complete Collection of Original Tales

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Join Danny and Dino for a POOPTASTIC Christmas in this lift-the-flap adventure! With rip-roaring rhyme and laugh-out-loud silliness, the Dinosaur that Pooped series has sold over 1.5 million copies around the world!With one final CHUFF, the express train arrived."You made it!" cried Santa, and led them inside."The feast's almost ready, but there's time beforeto show you the workshop and give you a tour!"One Christmas Eve, Danny and Dino receive an exciting invitation to the North Pole. Soon, they're on a festive tour of Santa's workshop, meeting elves and reindeer along the way. There's just one problem - Dino is VERY hungry, and he's surrounded by treats! Will he hold off until Santa's special feast, or will his rumbly tummy ruin Christmas?This fun series is the perfect introduction to the world of Danny and Dino. The poop-filled adventure is written by bestselling author duo Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter!More POOPTASTIC adventures:The Dinosaur that Pooped Christmas!The Dinosaur that Pooped a Planet!The Dinosaur that Pooped the Past!The Dinosaur that Pooped the Bed!The Dinosaur that Pooped a Princess!The Dinosaur that Pooped a Pirate!The Dinosaur that Pooped Halloween!For younger readers:The Dinosaur that Pooped a Rainbow! (A Colours Book)The Dinosaur that Pooped Daddy! (A Numbers Book)

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Discover the celebration of Ramadan with this bright, interactive lift-the-flap book!Featuring simple text, gorgeous illustrations and satisfying lift-the-flaps, this book explores common Ramadan traditions and helps young children understand the importance of this special holiday.Lift the flaps to reveal the moon, look inside the mosque and open the Eid presents!The First Festivals series invites children to explore the world's culture from the comfort of their home, encourages the development of hand-eye coordination and is recommended for children aged 2 and over.Illustrated by Junissa Bianda Also available in the First Festivals series:EasterDiwaliChristmas

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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, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction. - Beautifully illustrated books, carefully written by language learning experts. - Structured language progression to develop children's reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills. - Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). - Language activities provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests. - A unique code in each printed book provides access to online audio, extra activities and learning resources. Is it Nat?, a Starert Level Reader, introduces phonics and sight words. Each book contains two versions of the story: the first with single words focusing on phonics, with the emphasis on letter recognition and pronunciation.Phonics: s a t p i nSight words: a is itTheme: Who am I?Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

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Press the sound button to hear Santa sneeze!This fun-filled festive sound book, based on the popular Christmas song, will delight children as they follow Santa on his Christmas Eve journey. There's just one problem... he's a little bit stuck! Will he ever make it out of the chimney to deliver the rest of the presents in time for Christmas Day?

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It's a wild, autumnal afternoon and the Rabbit family are on their way to collect a pumpkin.As the Rabbit family walk through the woods, Cotton-tail, Flopsy and Mopsy might be scared of the stormy trees, and the sound of owls, and the snap of a twig, but Peter is definitely not scared. Not even a litle bit.A sweet story about friendship, and a gentle message about facing fears of the dark. This charming Halloween tale has a reassuring ending, with beautiful illustrations.The simple tales set in Peter Rabbit's world mirror important early experiences and emotions of young children through the eyes of Beatrix Potter's most well-loved characters, while Eleanor Taylor's illustrations are filled with charm and humour.

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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 Peppa Pig Going Swimming, 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.Peppa and her family are at the swimming pool. Peppa loves swimming, but George does not like the water!Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

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A lively, humorous retelling for children of Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, by award-winning author Geraldine McCaughrean.

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The classic fairy tale - The Three Billy Goats Gruff - from Ladybird!"Who's that trip-trapping over my bridge?" Based on the traditional fairy tale The Three Billy Goats Gruff, this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in every home. Part of the Ladybird First Favourite Tales series - a perfect introduction to fairy tales for preschoolers - this hardback book contains lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. Ideal for reading aloud and sharing with 2-4 year olds.Ladybird's First Favourite Tales series is hugely popular and is a great introduction to the most important fairytales. 2011 brought a new look and great covers to the series, but the books are still just as fun to read as ever.Make sure you look out for the other tales in the series, too!The Elves and the Shoemaker; Goldilocks and the Three Bears; The Gingerbread Man; Little Red Riding Hood; The Three Little Pigs

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Enid the cat is stuck in a tree! Duggee and the Squirrels must find a way to rescue her . . . and fast! NEE-NAW! NEE-NAW! NEE-NAW!Squirrel Club to the rescue! Can the Squirrels work together to save Enid and earn their Fire Engine Badges?Join them in this heroic tale for daring young Squirrels. Want more Duggee? Also available: Hey Duggee: Vehicles: A Tabbed Board Book Hey Duggee: The Moving BadgeHey Duggee: Around the Clubhouse: A Lift-the-Flap Book

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Today is a very special day . . . it's Tag's birthday! What has Duggee got in mind for a surprise? A very bouncy present, that's what!Join everyone's favourite dog in this adorable tale for budding young Squirrels!

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'A great debut. You'll be itching to read more.' Anthony HorowitzMeet Itch - an accidental, accident-prone hero. Science is his weapon. Elements are his gadgets. All-action adventure perfect for fans of Alex Rider and Young Bond.Itchingham Lofte - known as Itch - is fourteen, and loves science, especially chemistry. He's also an element-hunter: he's collecting all the elements in the periodic table. Which has some interesting and rather destructive results in his bedroom.Then, Itch makes a discovery. A new element, never seen before. At first no one believes him - but soon someone hears about the strange new rock and wants it for himself. And Itch and his family are catapulted into a breathless adventure with terrifyingly high stakes . . .The debut novel from BBC radio presenter Simon Mayo.

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Once a creature is extinct, it's gone for ever, isn't it?Not any more - as a butterfly from the past proves. The physicist mother of Kizzy Rye and Fraser Rye has invented an amazing time machine that can travel back into the past, snatch a plant or animal now extinct and bring it back into the present.It's a wonderful achievement, a real scientific breakthrough. But the machine - 'Rye's Apparatus' - has a horrifying potential. Suddenly Kizzy and Fraser find themselves caught up in a terrifying spiral of events - events that lead finally to a monstrous demand from a sinister and violent organization...WINNER OF THE 1995 EARTHWORM AWARD, 7-11 YEAR-OLD CATEGORY

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Verity adores her cat, Mabel, and is desperately sad when she dies. Remembering her recent school lessons about the Ancient Egyptians, Verity decides to mummify Mabel and keep her hidden. Verity's dad and grandparents can't bear to talk about death, having lost Verity's mum several years ago - but when they eventually discover what Verity has done, the whole family realises it's time to talk.A superb handling of bereavement in Jacqueline Wilson's uniquely accessible and enjoyable style, for younger readers.

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The Slaves of Socorro is the fourth book in the Brotherband series, from the author of the internationally bestselling Ranger's Apprentice.When the Heron brotherband become the Skandian duty ship to the Kingdom of Araluen, they’re excited at the challenges ahead. Hal, Stig, Thorn and the Herons eagerly set off for the trip – with an unexpected new crew member aboard. But an enemy from their past returns, causing the Herons to be thrown into a dangerous quest to free captured Araluans from the slave market in Socorro. Even with the help of an Araluan Ranger, the task may be too much.Perfect for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, T.H. White’s The Sword in the Stone, Christopher Paolini’s Eragon series and Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson series.

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Despite his Mum's insistence, Sam doesn't want to be friends with Davey, he thinks Davey's a first class, grade A, top of the dung heap moron. But one day Davey saves Sam's life and a bond is formed between them. Sam is still embarrassed to be seen with Davey, but little by little he has to admit, when it's just the two of them, Davey is a lot of fun. But then something terrible happens to Davey...Told in verse, in first person, this is the touching story of an extraordinary friendship, that changes two boys lives for ever. An uplifting tale that truly sings out.

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Brought to you by Puffin.This audio edition of Matilda is narrated by Daisy Ridley (Star Wars, Peter Rabbit), and is bursting with fantabulous sound effects.The much-loved Roald Dahl story, updated for a whole new generation of readers.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 . . . 1988 The Roald Dahl Story Company Ltd (P)2024 Penguin Audio

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Play peekaboo with your baby with this black and white board book with colourful felt flaps to lift and a surprise mirror ending!Who is hiding behind each flap?With bright and playful characters to spot behind each soft felt flap, and a surprise mirror finale, this chunky board book is the perfect first book to share together with your baby.Designed to develop babies'' eyesight from birth, this high-contrast book with clearly-defined images will engage your child''s senses and the colourful felt flaps are some of the first colours babies encounter including red, yellow, green and blue.From tummy time to bath time, the bestselling Baby Touch series contains the perfect first books to support key milestones. Illustrated by Lemon Ribbon StudioAlso available:Animals: a black and white bookFaces: a black and white bookVehicles: a black and white bookToys: a black and white bookMy First Book: a bla

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In every generation since the legendary ''whale rider'', a male descendant inherits the title of chief. But now there is no male heir-there''s only Kahu. She should be next in line for the title, but her great-grandfather is blinded by tradition and sees no use for a girl.But Kahu will not be ignored. And in her struggle, she has a unique ally: the ancient whale rider himself. With a fierce determination and the power of her gifts, Kahu may be able to strengthen her tribe''s ancestral connections, earn her great-grandfather''s attention-and lead her community to a bold new future.Can she embrace her destiny and become the next whale rider?

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Meet Milo and his friends and family in this bright and colourful board book with 7 tabs!Milo loves going on adventures with his friends and learning all about the jobs people do. Pick a tab, open the page and learn more about Milo, his friends and his family!The perfect introduction to the Milo characters for little fans. Want more Milo? Try:Milo: Milo the ExplorerMilo: Milo and Friends Little LibraryMilo: Where's Milo?: A Search-and-Find Book

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Peppa and her friends are playing underwater dress-up! Open the flaps to help Peppa and George find all the magical friends, and watch the mermaids pop up!This brilliant book has colourful mermaids popping out of every page. Open the book and see the magic jump out!Don''t miss these other brilliant Peppa books:Peppa Pig: Peppa's Pop-Up DragonsPeppa Pig: Peppa's Unicorn AdventurePeppa Pig: Peppa Loves Zookeepers Jigsaw Puzzle Book

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Join Spot as he has fun with his friends at the playground in this interactive slide-and-seek adventure!Curious young minds will love exploring the playground with Spot and his friends in this colourful, interactive board book. The sturdy novelty allows little hands to push, pull, slide, and play as they join in with swinging, sliding, and more. Eric Hill''s Where''s Spot? was the first ever lift-the-flap book - and his ground-breaking innovation continues to delight and surprise readers with interactive fun. Spot has now been a trusted character in early learning for over 40 years, selling over 65 million books worldwide.Other titles in the Slide-and-Seek series:Spot''s Slide and Seek: AquariumSpot''s Slide and Seek: FunfairSpot''s Slide and Seek: Farm

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Join Peppa and George as they blast off into space! Learn fun facts about the solar system as Peppa and George go on an imaginative journey through outer space. Encourage children to join in by peeking through the holes in the pages and repeating the names of the planets that they see.Learn with Peppa: Peppa Explores Space is a perfect introduction to the solar system for all young children obsessed with space and astronauts! Peppa and her friends take centre stage in this brand-new series of phonics readers, activity books and interactive board books Graduated peek-through pages introduce children to the planets in the solar system Each Learn with Peppa book has been developed by educational experts Access additional resources and guidance on the Learn with Peppa website Let Peppa support your little ones on their early learning adventure in Learn with Peppa.<

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Roll up, roll up! Join Greg the Sausage Roll on a whirlwind adventure to the theme park of dreams - and meet the World''s Funniest Unicorn! Greg is eager to learn how to be REALLY funny and who better to teach him than a superstar unicorn?!Hold on tight for a super-silly, super-sweet sausage roll-ercoaster adventure, full of twists and turns.Developed and written by the social media phenomenon that is LadBaby - the king and queen of sausage rolls - and creators of the hilarious No. 1 bestselling Greg the Sausage Roll picture book series.

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Peppa and George are getting ready for bed, but where's Peppa's Teddy?Lift the flaps to help Peppa search for her favourite toy - will she find him before bedtime?Young readers will love the interactive flaps on every spread!Also Available:Peppa Pig: Peppa's Muddy Festival: A lift-the-flap bookPeppa Pig: Hide and Peek: A lift-the-flap bookPeppa Pig: Peppa Loves Soft Play: A lift-the-flap bookPeppa Pig: Night Creatures: A lift-the-flap book

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Based on the much-loved film, fly away on a magical journey to the enchanting land of the Snowman!After the snow settles on a cold winter's day, a little boy builds a Snowman. Later that night, under the glittering stars, the Snowman comes to life!Together they fly through the night sky on a breathtaking and magical journey, until the sun comes up and it's time to go home...This edition of the classic tale from Raymond Briggs features stunningly rendered new artwork based on the 1982 film, alongside beautifully written story narration.The Snowman is the perfect festive read for ALL the family!Also available for 0-6yrs:The Snowman - the classic wordless picture book by Raymond BriggsThe Snowman and the Snowdog - a picture book based on the classic film sequelAlso available for readers 7+:A magical retelling of The Snowman by Michael Morpurgo

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Fly around the world with Peppa!Join Peppa, George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig as they take a trip to visit all her friends.Explore the different countries and create international adventures in this globe-trotting Sticker Scenes book!Everybody loves travelling! Also Available:Peppa Pig: Super Stickers Sticker Activity BookPeppa Pig: Adventure Fun with Peppa Sticker Activity BookPeppa Pig: Go Go Go! Sticker Activity BookPeppa Pig: Piggy Fun with Peppa Sticker Activity Book

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Stan has found himself a starring role as superhero in a popular TV show.He's absolutely terrified.After surviving a holiday to Italy without his parents (which included jellyfish and giant watermelons), Stan reckons he deserves a bit of a break. Or at a least a break in between trying to act in his school play.But when he's offered the chance to take a tour around a TV studio, he thinks it can't do any harm.How wrong he is.Before Stan can say Boy of Steel' he's landed himself a part as a main character in one of the most well-known TV shows there is as a brainy superhero.Convinced he's going to embarrass himself in front of millions of people and worried about leaving his friends to face a school play on their own can Stan find a way to use his new-found fame for good?Or will he be the Worst. Superhero. Ever . . .

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'I couldn't put it down' Karen M. McManus'Every line reads like an incantation' V.E. SchwabSECRETS. LIES. SUPER-BAD CHOICES. WITCHCRAFT. This is Our Crooked Hearts - a gripping mystery crossed with a pitch-dark fantasy from Melissa Albert, global bestselling author of The Hazel Wood.In our family, we keep our magic close, but our secrets closer . . . Ivy's summer kicks off with a series of disturbing events. As unnatural offerings appear on her doorstep, she's haunted by fragmented memories from her childhood, suggesting there's more to her mother, Dana, than meets the eye.Dana's tale starts the year she turns sixteen, when she embarks on a major fling with the supernatural. Too late she realizes that the powers she's playing with are also playing with her.Years after it began, Ivy and Dana's shared story will come down to a reckoning between a mother, a daughter and the dark forces they never should have messed with.'Electrifyingly brilliant' Katherine Webber'Riveting' Angeline Boulley

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Based on the well-loved classic fairy tale. An old woman presents a little girl with a magic porridge pot. When the girl gives it to her mother, soon there''s porridge everywhere! Will they be able to stop the magic pot before the whole town fills with porridge? The Magic Porridge Pot is from Early Reader Level 1 and is perfect for children aged from 4+ who are taking their first steps beyond phonics.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.

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Join Ladybird Class on another imaginative learning adventure! When Tao Meerkat, Noah Panda and friends are transported to a beautiful meadow to learn all about bugs, they find themselves on a rescue mission! Can they work together to build a new home for their minibeast friends?A Home for Bugs is from Developing Reader Level 2 and is ideal for readers aged from 5+ who can read short, simple sentences with help.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.

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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 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 Thomas and the Monkeys, a Beginner level Reader, helps children to learn and practice their first words in English. It introduces everyday phrases and focuses on vocabulary that young children can use in daily life. Simple text and repetition support understanding, and speaking and listening activities develop confidence.Thomas and the monkeys get coconuts.Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

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Join Sarah and Mr Pottifer in their magical plant shop, where fantastical creatures grow from trees!A new customer at the shop buys some mermaid seeds, and Sarah is only too happy to help him grow them. But when the plants are accidentally given too much sugar, their vines spread throughout the town, flooding the streets and causing a whole heap of MER-MAYHEM!Can Sarah and her new friend use their quick thinking and green fingers to save the day?This hilarious story celebrating friendship and kindness is the third magical adventure from the author and illustrator of the bestselling stories How to Grow a Unicorn and How to Grow a Dragon.

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You can do it too with Ladybird's It's Time to...!This interactive novelty board book is filled with sliders and flaps to help little ones mimic the adult behaviours they see every day.In It's Time to... Clean Up! the moving sliders and transformative flaps on every page allow toddlers to perform the tasks in the simple text - they can vacuum the floor, wash the dishes and even hang up the washing!The It's Time to... series:Boosts motor skillsEncourages imaginative playRecommended for children aged 3+Also available:It's Time to... Fix It!

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Spot loves visiting Grandma and Grandpa! Join in the fun as he helps Grandpa in the garden, and even finds Mum's old ball to play with, until... oh no, the shed window is broken! Never mind, there's still time for a story before Spot goes home.With fun flaps to develop fine motor skills and an adventurous story to encourage curiosity and exploration, this board book is perfect for early learning and play.If you loved this, try Where's Spot?, Spot Goes to School and Spot Goes to the Park for more lift-the-flap fun!

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Blast off on an interactive voyage beyond the stars!Pack your spacesuit and join adventurer Mia on a spellbinding journey to the depths of the universe, spotting spectacular constellations, discovering new asteroids and counting the sparkling rings of Saturn. On your way, you can visit: - the Moon and Sun- the International Space Station- Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune- the Asteroid Belt- the Dwarf Planets- the Kuiper Belt- Exoplanets- the Milky Way and distant galaxiesWith breathtaking facts and interactive space activities, this captivating book will excite and inspire the adventurers of the future.

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Nancy Palmer used to be Insta-famous and her twin Nina used to shy away from everyone. Things can change pretty quickly. Nina has been accepted onto a Guildhall music course and is famous because of her pop star boyfriend, Chase. Nancy is trying to put her name on the map by becoming a music journalist and is not getting distracted by Chase's hot bandmate Miles. When their estranged dad shows up out of the blue and shows an interest in Nina's budding music career, Nancy isn't sure he's just there to make amends. As they attempt to find their way through new challenges, they both have to remember that you have to pave your own path to success and sometimes fame comes at a price.

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The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 ¾ is the first book in Sue Townsend's brilliantly funny Adrian Mole series, reissued in Penguin's ORIGINALS collection of iconic teen fiction.Friday January 2nd I felt rotten today. It's my mother's fault for singing 'My Way' at two o'clock in the morning at the top of the stairs. Just my luck to have a mother like her. There is a chance my parents could be alcoholics. Next year I could be in a children's home. Meet Adrian Mole, a hapless teenager providing an unabashed, pimples-and-all glimpse into adolescent life. Writing candidly about his parents' marital troubles, the dog, his life as a tortured poet and 'misunderstood intellectual', Adrian's painfully honest diary is still hilarious and compelling reading thirty years after it first appeared. Praise for Adrian Mole (and by extension, Sue Townsend): 'I not only wept, I howled and hooted and had to get up and walk around the room and wipe my eyes so that I could go on reading' Tom Sharpe'A satire of our times. Very funny indeed' Sunday Times'We laugh both at Mole and with him. A wonderful comic read, that, like all the best comedy, says something rather meaningful' Heat-----Sue Townsend is Britain's favourite comic author. Her hugely successful novels include eight Adrian Mole books, as well as The Public Confessions of a Middle-Aged Woman (Aged 55¾), Number Ten, Ghost Children, The Queen and I, Queen Camilla and The Woman Who Went to Bed For a Year, all of which are highly acclaimed bestsellers. She also wrote numerous well-received plays.

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*Learn to count with Roald Dahl's 123*Introduce titchy toddlers to numbers with these colourful board books from the world's NUMBER ONE storyteller.2 little chiddlers waiting for their friend. Can you spot 1 enormous crocodile hiding in the grass? As little ones count how many chiddlers they can see, will they also find the Enormous Crocodile with snappy jaws? With bright, beautiful illustrations from Quentin Blake, plus a fun lift-the-flap surprise at the end, this is the perfect counting book for every bookshelf!Also look out for: Roald Dahl's Opposites Roald Dahl's Colours Roald Dahl's ABC

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It's Peppa's birthday and she is very excited. There is going to be a party - with presents and games and a cake - hooray! There will even be a special show from Magic Daddy. Abracadabra! But will Peppa's birthday wish come true when she blows out her candles? A board picture book story that's perfect for reading at bedtime, playtime and over and over again! Based on the hit pre-school animation, Peppa Pig, shown daily on Five's Milkshake and Nick Jnr.

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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 BBC Earth: Where Animals Live, a Level 3 Reader, is A1+ in the CEFR framework and includes practice for the Cambridge English A1 Movers tests. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, some expression of future meaning, comparisons, contractions and relative clauses.Animals can live in many different parts of the world - on hot sand, in the cold Arctic, in forests, and on mountains.Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

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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, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction. - Beautifully illustrated books, carefully written by language learning experts. - Structured language progression to develop children's reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills. - Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). - Language activities provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests. - A unique code in each printed book provides access to online audio, extra activities and learning resources.Great Buildings, a Level 3 Reader, is A1+ in the CEFR framework and includes practice for the Cambridge English A1 Movers tests. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, some expression of future meaning, comparisons, contractions and relative clauses.The world has many great buildings. Find out about the tallest skyscrapers, longest bridges and strongest statues.Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

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