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The funny and joyful picture book from the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog. 'Morning had dawned on the African plain. The lion lay grooming his glorious mane. The kudu looked cool and the rhino looked fine. The bright pink flamingos looked simply divine. The zebra looked graceful; the leopard look great. Oh what a picture of beauty - but wait!' Who's that singing on the savannah? The wildebeest, warthog, vulture, hyena and marabou stork swagger proudly across the savannah, rejoicing in their ugliness - and delighting their babies, who think they're perfect just the way they are. Inspired by the real-life Ugly Five safari animals, this gorgeous picture book is a celebration of animals who are often rather unloved. Sturdy board pages with softly rounded corners are perfect for little ones A funny and comical picture book from the UK's number one picture book author and illustrator Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every page with lots of details to spot Full of fabulous animals! Celebrates being yourself, family and friendship From the creators of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog, which have all been made into animated films 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. 'Evoke[s] the love between parents and children of every species' Guardian

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The Stick Family are always busy in their Family Tree. Now you can join in the fun too! A fabulous sticker activity book based on the bestselling book Stick Man, by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Jam-packed with sticker activities themed for the four seasons, this is the perfect all-year-round activity book for STICK MAN fans. This book is packed with: colouring-in, stickers, dot-to-dots, puzzles, spot the difference, mazes, simple word searches, So, there's plenty to keep Julia Donaldson fans busy for hours. From the creators 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. Join in the fun with this sticker book based on the modern classic picture book about family, courage and adventure from the UK's number one picture book author and illustrator duo

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The funny and joyful picture book from the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog. 'Morning had dawned on the African plain. The lion lay grooming his glorious mane. The kudu looked cool and the rhino looked fine. The bright pink flamingos looked simply divine. The zebra looked graceful; the leopard look great. Oh what a picture of beauty - but wait!' Who's that singing on the savannah? The wildebeest, warthog, vulture, hyena and marabou stork swagger proudly across the savannah, rejoicing in their ugliness - and delighting their babies, who think they're perfect just the way they are. Inspired by the real-life Ugly Five safari animals, this gorgeous picture book is a celebration of animals who are often rather unloved. Shiny foil highlights on the cover makes this a special gift for toddlers A funny and comical picture book from the UK's number one picture book author and illustrator Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every page with lots of details to spot Full of fabulous animals! Celebrates being yourself, family and friendship From the creators of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog, which have all been made into animated films 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. Praise for The Ugly Five: 'Donaldson's exuberant verse and Scheffler's strong, inimitable style are splendidly suited to these underrated, cheerful grotesques, and evoke the love between parents and children of every species' Guardian 'Another fabulous story for two- to eighty-year olds ... What bliss from the creators of The Gruffalo' The Oldie 'Funny, catchy and gleeful ... it's irresistible rhymes trip off the tongue ... Axel's pictures are witty and full of character' BBC Wildlife Magazine

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Everyone's favourite dragon, Zog, returns in this magical adventurous picture book from the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo, Smeds and the Smoos and Stick Man. 'Meet the Flying Doctors - a dragon, knight and girl. Their names are Gadabout the Great, and Zog, and Princess Pearl.' Princess Pearl, Sir Gadabout and their trusty 'air ambulance', Zog the dragon fly around tending a sunburnt mermaid, a distressed unicorn and a sneezy lion. But should princesses really be doctors? Pearl's uncle, the King, doesn't think so - until he himself falls ill, and only Pearl knows how to cure him. Shiny foil highlights on the cover makes this a special gift for toddlers A fabulous picture book about dragons, knights and princesses from the UK's number one picture book author and illustrator The sequel to the much-loved Zog is also a stand-alone story Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every page with lots of details to spot Bravery, kindness, friendship and perseverance are at the heart of this heartwarming story Zog and the Flying Doctors has been adapted into a popular animated film starring voices from Sir Lenny Henry (Narrator), Hugh Skinner (Zog), Patsy Ferran (Princess Pearl) and Rob Brydon (The King). 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. 'Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler are the Lennon and McCartney of children's publishing' Sunday Times

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Discover all the foul facts about the history of royalty with history's most horrible headlines: Top 50 Kings and Queens edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to 50 foul royals across history. From who kept a zoo in the Tower of London and which monarch died from eating too many eels to who pretended to be a corpse to make an escape. It's all in Horrible Histories: Top 50 Kings and Queens: fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising 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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This fun-filled outdoor adventure handbook is packed with unique ideas to help kids discover the great outdoors and get closer to nature. Created with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), the UK's leading gardening charity, this pocket-sized guide teached kids about different habitats. This gorgeously illustrated handbook is bursting with fun activities, top tips and nature facts to help inspire kids to explore the amazing world around them. Learn how to choose a campsite. Grow your own daffodils. Learn how to navigate using the night sky. Each page is packed with original ideas to help kids discover and explore plants and wildlife, with exciting activities for different habitats.

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Discover all the foul facts behind the story of Britain and Ireland’s seafaring heritage with history's most horrible headlines: cruise edition. Find your horrible sea legs with Terry Deary, the master of making history fun. From the early explorers to the Pilgrim Fathers, the horrors of the slave trade to the particular appeal of a piratical life, the Royal Navy to the Merchant Navy, ship-building tales, fishing traditions and beyond, it's all in Horrible Histories: All at Sea: fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising 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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Discover all the foul facts about the Measly Middle Ages with history's most horrible headlines. All the foul facts about the Measly Middle Ages are ready to uncover, including: why chickens had their bottoms shaved a genuine jester's joke and what ten-year-old treacle was used for 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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A stunning full-colour illustrated gift hardback of the second book in Philip Pullman's world-famous and beloved His Dark Materials trilogy. The perfect gift for every fan, of any age. “What is he? A friend, or an enemy?” “He is a murderer.” Will has just killed a man. He’s on the run. His escape will take him far beyond his own world, to the eerie disquiet of a deserted city, and to a girl, Lyra. Her fate is strangely linked to his own, and together they must find the most powerful weapon in all the worlds… Now a major HBO/BBC TV series starring Ruth Wilson, James McAvoy, Dafne Keen, Lin-Manuel Miranda. Beautifully illustrated by acclaimed artist Chris Wormell, the creator of the covers for The Book of Dust: la Belle Sauvage and The Secret Commonwealth.The perfect companion to the illustrated gift hardback edition of Northern Lights

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Colin is no ordinary flower. Colin smells appealing – just like the other flowers around him. The only trouble is, he crackles and crunches and flutters in the wind. He can't seem to find where he belongs, but he smells so delicious that all the animals want to eat him... But Colin is a crisp packet! A beautifully illustrated picture book with a powerful message about plastic pollution and the benefits of recycling from environmental expert Sarah Roberts. The perfect gift to introduce children to recycling Brilliant for teachers to read to children in class when introducing them to plastic pollution and recycling

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Discover all the foul facts about the Terrifying Tudors with history's most horrible headlines. All the foul facts about the Terrifying Tudors are ready to uncover, including: who invited Queen Lizzie to visit his brand new toilet and what you get when you sew the front of a chicken to the back of a pig 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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Discover all the foul facts about the Rotten Romans with history's most horrible headlines. All the foul facts about the Rotten Romans are ready to uncover, including: what Roman soldiers wore under their kilts and how ancient Britons got their hair nice and spiky. 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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Two Captain Underpants adventures in one book - AND now in full colour!Are you ready for more adventures starring the superhero who fights for truth, justice and all things underweary? Just when you thought it was safe and underweary... the Captain will need to defeat the evil Bionic Booger Boy, plus the Wicked Wedgie Woman is on a mission to take over the world ... and she'll give a whopping wedgie to anyone who stands in her way! This book contains: Captain Underpants 5: Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie-Woman. Captain Underpants 6: Captain Underpants and the Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy, Part 1: The Night of the Nasty Nostril Nuggets.

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From the star of TV's What's Cooking, Omari? comes a cookbook full of delicious vegan recipes, for young and old. WINNER OF THE PETA BEST VEGAN COOKBOOK AWARD, 2021 Get cooking with the UK's youngest, award-winning vegan chef, Omari McQueen. Learn how to make over 35 plant-based recipes from pizza to pasta, snacks to smoothies. This easy-to-use cookbook is full to the brim with delicious natural treats! "I can't wait to inspire other kids to experiment and have fun with vegan food in the kitchen." -Omari Recipes include: Happy Hummus Go-Go Energy Smoothie BBQ Jackfruit Rasta Pasta Rice 'n' Peas Peri Peri Wedges Strawberry Coconut Cheesecake Cherry Brownies. As seen on TV and YouTube: Omari was featured on Gordon Ramsey’s Future Food Stars. Omari's TV series launched November 2020. Find Omari on YouTube as 'Omari Goes Wild'.

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Serena Williams: tennis player, sports icon, champion. Get your head in the game with one of the greatest athletes of all time, Serena Williams. A Life Story: This gripping series throws the reader directly into the lives of modern society's most influential figures. With striking black-and-white illustration along with timelines and fun facts. Also in the series: Katherine Johnson: A Life Story Stephen Hawking: A Life Story Alan Turing: A Life Story Rosalind Franklin: A Life Story David Attenborough: A Life Story

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This fun-filled, full-colour RHS adventure handbook is full of ideas to help kids discover the great outdoors and get closer to nature. Created with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), the UK’s leading gardening charity. This beautifully illustrated book is packed with fun activities, handy tips and nature facts to encourage children to explore the wonderful world around them. Grow your own strawberries and runner beans Build a hibernation home for outdoor creatures Create a nature scrapbook to treasure Discover more about plants, trees and wildlife Each page is filled with inspiring ideas for discovering and exploring plants and wildlife, with exciting activities for all seasons and weathers.

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Taking things apart to see how they work is so much fun Putting them back together

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A simple explanation of how a tadpole becomes an adult frog. First, watch a tiny jelly egg become a tadpole with a tail. See the tadpole hatch and grow four legs, two at a time. Watch the tadpoles tail shrink, page by page...Finally, youll see a full-grown frog Full-color photographs show every stage of development.

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Describes how various animals use their teeth to chew, bite, and find food, including beavers, snakes, and sharks.

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Through rhyming text and realistic illustrations an easy reader shows the world through a dinosaurs eyes, revealing what the world was like when dinosaurs roamed the earth and that many of the plants and animals that lived then still exist today.

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The moon is our closest neighbor in the solar system. Read and discover all about the moon. Illustrated with colored photos on each page.

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Traces the life cycle of polar bears, from the birth of twin cubs, through their infancy, until they leave their mother to seek mates of their own.

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Presents alphabetically arranged categories and relates them to Brazil, including animals, food, history, and yearly festivals.

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Little Dolphin loves to swim around in the water, but hes afraid to leap high in the air Will a new friend help him to overcome his fear?

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Ella the elephant is too little to slice the cake in her mothers bakery, and the oven is absolutely off-limits. It feels like she cant do ANYTHING important - until Ellas mother needs help with an emergency cake delivery. Then Ella peddles off on her trusty cart to prove herself, but theres a bumpy road aheadIn her second magical adventure, Ella the elegant elephant shows that youre never too little to save the day - so long as you have a big heart.

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The JUST FOR YOUtm series features 24 beginning readers written and illustrated by people of color. Young readers will see themselves and their experiences reflected in these delightful books. They will read about how the characters spend their time with family and friends-at home, in school, at the park or barber shop, and other places in their community. These age-appropriate stories include books at three different reading levels. Plus, each book contains instructional-and fun-material for caregivers that targets comprehension and key vocabulary.

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When 90 boxes of roller skates arrive unexpectedly at Mr. Browns store, the whole town buys them Everyone from Joe the mailman to Pete the pizza boy ends up on wheels.

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Every day is a new adventure down on the Dino Ranch! Come along with Min, Miguel, Jon and their dino partners for pre-westoric fun! There is never a dull day down on the Dino Ranch! When Miguel builds a dam on the creek to create a dino watering hole, the ranch is suddenly marauded by hungry wild pterodactyls snatching up food! Can the Rancheroos solve the mystery of the Pterodackattack? Join siblings and junior ranch-hands Min, Miguel and Jon as they work together to save the day! Based on the hit Disney JR show Full-colour pictures The perfect book for dinosaur fans

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Facing the challenge of helping a friend deal with her ponys imminent blindness, the Pony Pals learn a lesson about taking care of a pony with special needs and about telling the truth. Original.

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Perfect for the newest reader Each page of this Word by Word First Reader has just one word, so beginning readers can read and enjoy this funny story about an alien. This story is out of this world

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Welcome to Playtime Co.! Don''t mind the toys, they are all harmless.... mostly! This in-world Orientation Notebook to the viral video game Poppy Playtime teaches gamers everything they need to know to be the very best employees.Learn all about Huggy Wuggy, Mommy Long Legs, and all of your favorite toys in Poppy Playtime. The Orientation Notebook even includes exclusive secrets not found in the factory. It may be your first day on the job, but don''t worry, this notebook will show you the ropes. Just remember, feel free to explore... uncover secrets and most importantly, survive.Filled with lore straight from the game''s creators, handwritten notes, incident reports and so much more. This in-world notebook is sure to delight fans of the hit horror video game!

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New Pokémon are here! This handbook has all the stats and facts about the brand-new Pokémon from Scarlet and Violet, the newest games for Nintendo Switch. Meet all the Pokémon of the brand-new Paldea region featured in the new Scarlet and Violet video games! Every amazing Pok�mon of this new generation is included in this comprehensive handbook. You'll discover stats and facts about them all, from the new first partners Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly, to classic favourites like Pikachu. It's everything you ever wanted to know about the Pokémon of this all-new region! Includes pull-out poster!

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Have fun with comics and Pokemon in this amazing activity book! Includes stickers, stencils and an exclusive Pikachu pencil topper. Join your Pokemon pals and get creative! Dive into action-packed comics and use stickers and stencils as you solve: puzzles challenges mazes and many more fun activities! Featuring Pokemon from the latest Nintendo Switch games, Pokemon Sword & Shield. Includes stickers and stencils, plus an exclusive Pikachu pencil topper!

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Learn how to take great photos with LEGO minifigures! Become a famous photographer with LEGO minifigures as your star models Learn tricks of perspective, scale, angles and lighting to make the minifigures world come to life Includes two LEGO minifigures, LEGO props, printed backgrounds and punch-outs, plus a full-color 64-page book with stunning photo inspiration and how-to Two included minifigures are ready to strike a pose, with 30 LEGO props and accessories, including: wigs, sports equipment, animals, and other odds and ends. Six oversized backgrounds will help you frame your photos so you get great-looking results right away. Chock-full of step-by-step photos, LEGO fans can make the most out of their own LEGO collections and imagine creative scenarios for their minifigures, whether they're playing a game of ice hockey in the refrigerator, exploring their backyard, or going on an international adventure. Lessons in the book are broad enough so to not depend on a particular technology. These are fun tricks and illusions you can create with any camera, including forced perspective to make your LEGO minifigures look life-sized. What is Klutz? Klutz is a premium brand of book-based activity kits, designed to inspire creativity in every child. Our unique combination of crystal-clear instructions, custom tools and materials and hearty helpings of humour is 100% guaranteed to kick-start creativity. Super-clear instructions Open-ended creativity Rewarding reading Skills to build on Everything you need

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The new Galar Region Pokémon are here, and kids gotta catch 'em all! The Galar Region Handbook has all the stats and facts kids need to know about the brand-new Pokémon from Sword and Shield, the new games for Nintendo Switch. Meet all the Pokémon of Galar, a brand-new region! Every amazing Pokémon featured in the new Sword and Shield video games is included in this comprehensive handbook. You'll discover stats and facts about many brand-new Pokémon – and learn new things about some classic favourites as well. It's everything you ever wanted to know about the Pokémon of Galar!

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This Wizarding World scratch art book is full of activities to unleash your imagination! Reveal what beasts Newt Scamander keeps in his suitcase, draw what a dragon could be guarding inside your own Gringotts vault, and find the Basilisk that is slithering around Hogwarts undetected! Including magical creatures from both the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films.

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Meet the Pokemon of Alola! Every amazing Pokemon featured in the 2017 Sun & Moon video games is included in this comprehensive handbook. You'll discover stats and facts about many Pokemon - and learn new things about some old favourites as well. With stats & facts for over 250 Pokemon, it's everything you ever wanted to know about the Pokemon of Alola!

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Boost literacy and develop close reading skills with finely-levelled short texts suitable for KS1 and KS2 pupils. Each box includes 40 themed reading cards with six copies of each and a teacher's guide. * Develop deep comprehension skills with close reading * Challenging non-fiction topics for children to explore and explain * Motivate the whole class with snappy, fast reads and high-interest topics * Build writing skills with 'Write about Reading' tasks * Ideal for group reading sessions and independent reading Each Teacher's Guide covers 40 group reading sessions including discussion topics and independent writing tasks. The Teacher's Guide contains for each of the texts: overviews for the teacher, focus questions to help prepare the children for the first reading, detailed questions about the text features and content to help the teacher guide pupils back to the text for the second reading, Discussion questions that encourage re-reading, summarising and synthesising and Writing Tasks that require re-reading and higher order thinking skills. All of which help develop close reading skills (Close reading describes the careful, sustained interpretation of a brief passage of text. Research links the close reading of text to significant gains in reading).

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Cute Pokémon present new textures on every page for babies and toddlers to touch and feel!Feel fun textures on every page with Pikachu and friends! Join the Pokémon of monpoké island as they play and explore a picnic. Touch bumpy fruit, soft flowers, crinkly candy wrappers, and much more!Illustrated in a soft, sweet style, this adorable board book is perfect for moms and dads eager to introduce their children to the world of Pokémon.

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