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Caviar: The Hollywood Star is the third World of Claris adventure from beloved children’s author Megan Hess, destined to delight fashion-obsessed readers of all ages!Caviar isn’t naughty or badly behaving.She just gets excited when things are amazing!Her feelings are big and so hard to shrink down,But any small outburst makes her owner frown... Caviar is a charismatic Californian chihuahua with a flair for the dramatic. But her owner just wants her to be a perfect, polished socialite. Can Caviar play the role of a lifetime and stay true to herself?

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Come Over To My House is a delightful picture book that explores the home lives of children and parents who are Deaf or disabled.Co-written by disability advocate Eliza Hull and bestselling author Sally Rippin, the inclusive rhyming text authentically explores the characters' various disabilities. A cast of friendly characters invite friends over for a play – there’s fun to be had, food to eat and families to meet! Come over to my house. Come over and play!I’ll show you around, you can stay the whole day.We’ll swing on the swing-set and splash in the pool.Then I’ll race you inside where my bedroom is cool. Featuring a gorgeous die-cut cover, bright illustrations and a diverse cast, this is a must-read for all families.

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From My Head to My Toes, I Say What Goes! is a light-hearted exploration of boundaries, a serious topic nestled in a fun and lively story.The book discusses consent and control for a young audience, through a story that is bold and beautiful, loud and proud, with the feel-good factor turned up to eleven. It also celebrates individualism, inclusivity and empathy.From My Head to My Toes, I Say What Goes! comes from the bestselling author of All Bodies Are Good Bodies.From age 3 and up.

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Grow Big, Little Seed is a tender, hopeful picture book about disappointment, miscarriage and pregnancy after loss. Illustrated by the extraordinary papercut artist, Sarah Capon (@eyepicturedthis), it’s perfect for children aged 2 to 7, and any family celebrating their new baby.Exciting things were happening in Nina’s home.‘While we wait,’ said Mum, ‘let’s plant a seed and watch it grow.’ When Nina plants a pumpkin seed, she imagines herself and a little sister playing in the leaves of a large pumpkin plant. Nina’s mum is pregnant and it seems that Nina’s dreams may soon come true. But despite Nina’s loving care, her seedling stops growing as her mother’s pregnancy ends early. As time goes by, her mother is pregnant again, and Nina finds the courage to plant another seed. This tim

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In this warm-hearted and lovingly detailed picture book, illustrator and author Niña Nill weaves a story about the pieces of ourselves we bring along when we move, the things we have to leave behind, and how we rebuild a sense of home.Our family is moving to a new country. We can’t take all our things, so we need to make a list … The book is inspired by Niña’s own experiences of moving to a new country with her young family, but will be relatable to any child who has moved house. Niña’s storytelling is simple and child-focused, and the book will come to life with detail to pore over – a winner for any kid (or adult) who loves list-making and cataloguing objects.We're Moving Away is the perfect book for any family facing change – no matter how big or how small. For ages 3 and up.‘This stunning book offers readers aged three and up a powerful message: amid any kind of change, they can find comfort and hope.’ – Books+Publishing

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When the parents of naughty babies realise they can send them back, the storks' village is suddenly inundated! Will the babies settle into their new home, or will they be returned to sender? From sparkling new duo Cressida Gaukroger and illustrator Andrew Joyner comes this wickedly funny cautionary tale about naughty babies and their exasperated parents learning to get along, with a little help from the storks. Perfect for fans of I Want My Hat Back (Jon Klassen) and Not Now, Bernard (David McKee), Back to the Storks is both uproarious and blessed relief for frazzled 'gentle parents' everywhere!'(A) wickedly funny book. It's bonkers and joyous and you should get it.' –Tim Minchin, Matilda the Musical.

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Arthur McBain's irresistible rhyme and Tom Knight's cheerful illustrations are sure to entertain both children and adults. With thrilling suspense, a healthy dash of humour and a memorable surprise ending, In the Dead of the Night is destined to become a modern classic. It's a cold, rainy night and a storm is outside Rain beats on the window by Lily's bedside She's scared of the dark so she shuts her eyes tight She hates nothing more than the dead of the night Tap. Tap. Tap. Comes a noise from the hallway... Will Lily conquer her fears? Will she conquer her fright? Will she conquer the ghouls in the dead of the night?

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Inky the octopus wants to read a book with a character that looks like them. With Inky’s best friend, Quack the duck, they scour every shelf, but all they seem to find are more books about ducks! Why aren't there any stories with octopuses? They decide maybe it’s time for one.

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From the creators of The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name, winner of the 2022 Children's Book Council of Australia's Award for New IllustratorAmma's Sari is a powerful reflection on connection with family, the acceptance of difference, and the celebration of cultural heritage. As a second-generation migrant, 6-year-old Shreya’s life tilts between her life at home and the outside world. While her love for family lifts her up, her spirits plummet at the stares and whispers that her mother's sari attracts. Searching for balance, Shreya asks questions about her culture. Despite the beautiful stories her mother shares, Shreya’s internal and external struggle continues. But when Shreya finds herself lost in a crowd, it's the shimmer of Amma’s sari that leads her to finding pride in her difference. Perfect for ages 3 and up.

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Written by award-winning author Catherine Jinks and illustrated by Jennifer Goldsmith, Freckles is a gorgeous story about loving who you are – all the way down to the last freckle!My fabulous freckles are wonderful fun. A hundred and twenty! I’ve counted each one. Celebrating body positivity and mother and daughter relationships; the rhyming text makes Freckles simple and accessible. For ages 3 and up

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The Kindness Club is a gorgeous story that depicts a group of kids engaging in kind, friendly, non-gender-specific play. It challenges those age-old assumptions that boys will be boys and girls will be pretty. Say hello to The Kindness Club! A diverse cast of friendly characters welcome a new kid to their preschool and show them how all types of fun and emotions are for everyone. The Kindness Club depicts familiar activities and scenarios that readers can expect at preschool or kindergarten, but challenges age-old assumptions that boys will be boys and girls will be pretty. With uplifting rhyme and a playful art style, kids will have a ball poring over each page. Great for kids ages 3 and up, and perfect for pre-schoolers and kinder new starters.

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Stay for Dinner is a powerful story that celebrates culture and connection through food, from the creators of The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name, winner of the 2022 Children's Book Council of Australia's Award for New Illustrator. Reshma loves dinnertime with her family. Her family eat with their hands – not just finger food type–eating, but hands-on squishy eating. When she’s invited to stay for dinner at her friends’ places, she finds out that they all eat in different ways. Some go ting ting with their cutlery, and others go click clack with their chopsticks. So what will her friends say when they see her family eat with their hands? For ages 3 and up.

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Packed with puzzles, activities and more, Claris: A Très Chic Activity Book Volume #2 will keep your child entertained for hours, with glorious illustrations by world renowned fashion illustrator Megan Hess. They can follow Claris and her friends through this full colour activity book with special reading, writing and drawing challenges, plus 2 sheets of stickers! Mazes! Quizzes! Recipes! Spot-the-difference! Word searches! Dot to dots! Stickers! Read with Claris! One of the world's best known fashion illustrators, Megan Hess is a genuine publishing phenomenon, with half a million Claris books in print. This activity book is destined to delight fashion-obsessed readers of all ages!

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Remarkable Remy is a warm and optimistic story that introduces an Autistic character to a young audience. The story helps explain the Autistic brain – how it works a little differently and how unique it is – and how our neurodivergent friends make the world remarkable! My best friend’s name is Remy. I think Remy is remarkable. Remy is Autistic. That means Remy’s brain works differently to my brain. I love that Remy is different to me, because Remy can teach me new ways to experience the world. A picture book for both Autistic and non-Autistic readers aged 3 and up, Remarkable Remy illuminates the experiences and strengths of Autistic people, and the joys of having Autistic friends.

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Claris, the chicest mouse in Paris, is setting off on an exciting adventure through the city of lights!Can you find Claris and her friends in fabulous Parisian places such as the patisserie, the florist and the carousel?Look inside to find out! The first look-and-find Claris adventure from beloved children’s author Megan Hess. The best-selling Claris series follows an adorable mouse who moves to Paris to follow her fashion dreams, for fans of Eloise and Olivia. Destined to delight fashion-obsessed readers of all ages! A quarter of a million Claris books in print!

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