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America's favourite series returns with a new look and a Netflix tv show. Mallory Pike has always wanted to be a member of the Baby-sitters Club. The Baby-sitters are so much fun to be around, and grown-up. Now the club members have invited Mallory to a meeting. This might be her big chance! But the Baby-sitters don't make it easy. First Claudia makes Mal feel like a baby on her first official baby-sitting job. Then they give her a written test - with questions nobody could answer! Mallory's beginning to think she doesn't want to be part of the Baby-sitters Club. Maybe with her new friend Jessi she'll start a club of her own... It's time to show those Baby-sitters what a couple of new girls can do! The series that has been entertaining children for generations The best friends you'll ever have in your favourite book series!

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Make way for Jane Goodall! It's Jane Goodall like you've never seen her before! Using a unique mix of first-person narrative, hilarious comic panels, and essential facts, Dean Robbins introduces young readers to an scientific trailblazer. The second book in an exciting new nonfiction series, You Are a Star, Jane Goodall focuses on Jane's lifelong mission to understand the chimpanzees and protect the planet. Hatem Aly's spot-on comic illustrations bring this icon to life engaging back matter instructs readers on how to be more like Jane!

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Cuddle up with your little one and get ready to count to L-O-V-E, in this gorgeous board book from New York Times bestselling and award-winning duo Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney. Count to love on fingers and toes. 1-2-3-4, touch your nose! Snuggle up with your little one to celebrate the sweetest love. With belly kisses and magic wishes, you won’t be able to resist this adorable board book. In his signature style, Brian Pinkney's bright and bold full-colour illustrations bring warmth and love to every page. This board book is part of the Bright Brown Baby series, a celebration of Black and brown joy, babies and families A lovely poem to read out loud, this is perfect for new and expectant parents, baby showers, birthdays and more Love the sound of this? Be sure to check out the beautiful picture book treasury, Bright Brown Baby, to read Count to Love alongside four more poems As featured in the Woke Babies Dragons' Den pitch.

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The Kingdom of Fantasy is in danger again! Geronimo must help keep a famous evil pirate from stealing the dragon egg of fire.

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Jessica Khoury brings her masterful world-building and emotional depth to an exciting fantasy series. In a world where everyone is born with wings, stone monsters prowl the skies, hunting those who dare to fly too high. In the Clandoms, everyone is born with wings, with tight-knit communities formed around bird types: Jay, Falcon, Crow. Ellie Meadows dreams of growing up to join the Goldwings - the famed knights who defend all the people of the Clandoms. It was a Goldwing, after all, who saved her life on that terrible day her parents were killed. There's just one problem: Ellie is a Sparrow, and the Goldwings are almost invariably picked from the higher clans like Eagles and Ospreys. This rigid hierarchy means that Ellie is destined to become a farmer. Determined to honor her parents' memories and prove herself worthy of the Goldwings, Ellie sets out on her own for the capital. But her journey will be dangerous. Foul creatures called gargols lurk behind every cloud, ready to slay anyone unlucky enough to be caught outside in a storm - just as Ellie's family was. Soon her path intertwines with a colorful band of fellow outcasts, each with their own aspirations... and their own secrets. Ellie's new friends offer not just roadside companionship. They'll challenge her ideas of right, wrong, and what truly makes a hero. Fast-paced, highly imaginative middle grade fantasy Perfect for fans of Wings of Fire Explores important issues such as racism, classism, privilege and systemic oppression

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NOW A MAJOR NETFLIX SERIES! When Kristy, Claudia, Mary Anne and Stacey hear about the Phantom Caller, a jewel thief who's been breaking into nearby homes, they come up with a plan to keep their kids safe. But then Claudia and the other girls start receiving creepy phone calls and they start to get really spooked. Will the mystery caller scare off the BSC? EVERYONE'S FAVOURITE SERIES.

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Rediscover the Battle of Hogwarts as seen in the Harry Potter films in this beautiful book, complete with an invisible ink pen with UV light (shaped like the Elder Wand), fold out pages, and fun movie trivia. The Battle of Hogwarts has long been revered as one of the most iconic events in the cinematic history of the Wizarding World. Now fans can rediscover the magic of the Harry Potter films and the wondrous, epic battle that ended the Second Wizarding War—and Voldemort—for good. Discover more about the spells, enchantments, skirmishes, and duels that led up to the Battle of Hogwarts. Which spells were used in the Battle of the Department of Mysteries? What enchantments did the Death Eaters employ during the Skirmish at Malfoy Manor? Whose change of heart—the most powerful magic of all—helped turn the tides? In this book, you'll also learn amazing behind-the-scenes facts about the making of the Harry Potter films. It all comes with a replica of the Elder Wand. Learn how to defend yourself against dark spells, and practise with your wand.

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The ultimate guide for every gamer who wants to master Minecraft! This book is full of cool Minecraft builds, awesome tips and lists of all the best tools and resources you need to become a master builder. Creation is arguably the most important aspect of Minecraft, from mining resources to crafting buildings, vehicles and even entire worlds. For those who want to master the art of creation, The Ultimate Builder's Guide in Minecraft is the definitive book out there. Perfect for players of all ages who want to improve their building skills, this book will take you all the way from crafting your first shelter, to putting the finishing touches to your very own mega-build masterclasses. Includes full-colour images and step-by-step instructions for cool Minecraft builds. Created by Future plc and GamesMaster, leaders in video game publishing.

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Hally the dog has horrible breath. Even the skunks avoid her. So when Mr and Mrs Tosis decide enough is enough and try to find a new home for Hally, the Tosis kids hatch a plan to get rid of her bad breath and save Hally. They try everything: a breathtaking view, Breath of a Salesman and even a speedy rollercoaster, but nothing works. Only a miracle can save Hally now...

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Magic Club is supposed to be fun for Frankie Miller and his friends. But that pest, Ari Goodwyn, is always ruining everyone's tricks. After a really embarrassing fail, Frankie wants revenge. When the legendary magician, Mystical Marvin, comes to town to perform his daring stunts, Frankie sees an opportunity to get even with Ari.

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Maya's mother Amaryllis comes to visit the Castle of Destiny and brings along Maya's brother Leo as a surprise. But on an expedition into the Neon Forest, Leo gets himself into trouble. Can the Melowies rescue him?

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Livvy and Jayden are the stars of their school's robotics team. Livvy is especially enthusiastic because her own mother works in a robotics lab and experiments with Artificial Intelligence. To impress her mom, Livvy and Jayden build a robot. Livvy wants to name their robot 'Francine', but Jayden thinks that's too silly for their creation.Desperate to win, Livvy and Jayden 'borrow' an Artificial Intelligence module. They soon realise they've made a terrible mistake. Francine has too much brain power. She's alive! And using this newly gained brain power to dream up a deadly contest!

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