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A powerful exploration of grief following the death of the author's son that combines memoir, reportage, and lessons in how to heal Everyone deals with grief in their own way. Helen MacDonald found solace in training a wild goshawk. Cheryl Strayed found comfort in hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. For Carol Smith, a Pulitzer Prize–nominated journalist struggling with the sudden death of her seven-year-old son Christopher, the way to cross the river of sorrow was through work. In Crossing the River, Smith recounts how she faced down her crippling loss through reporting a series of profiles of people coping with their own intense challenges, whether a freak accident, a debilitating injury, or a terrifying diagnosis. Smith deftly mixes the stories of these individuals and their families with her own account of how they helped her heal. General John Shalikashvili, once the most powerful member of the American military, taught Carol how to face fear with discipline and endurance. Seth, a young boy with a rare and incurable illness, shed light on the totality of her son’s experiences, and in turn helps readers see that the value of a life is not measured in days. This is a beautiful and profoundly moving book, an unforgettable journey through grief, and a valuable, illuminating read for anyone coping with loss.

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A heart-warming book celebrating the special bond between father and child, featuring flurries of silver foil on every page!

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A beautiful, large-format gift board book with BIG flaps to lift and words to learn on every page.All toddlers and preschoolers will adore learning their letters as they search for objects, animals and people behind the shaped flaps, name what they can see and begin to learn the letter names and sounds of the alphabet.With a vibrant, sophisticated and distinctive design and beautiful illustrations from stationery and homeware designer Edward Underwood, this gift title is the perfect first words book for little ones.A brilliant tool for building vocabulary, exploring letters and sounds, stimulating speech and securing the foundations of reading, this delightful book is really just full of flaps and FUN!

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A thrilling, unputdownable debut, with extraordinary twists and incredible action, from an incredible new voice in children's fiction.I can steal time.The most I can take at the moment is fifteen seconds, which is not a lot. Grandmother took almost three minutes once and she told me she's done more, but I never saw it.She says there are stories of someone who can take all the time in the world, but how can that be right?When Alex and his father are forced to flee their home to escape a brutal government, they begin a life-threatening journey across Europe. But when they are separated before they can reach Britain, Alex finds himself alone, with only his extraordinary gift to keep him alive.Perfect for fans of Alex Rider, Artemis Fowl, and Inception, Running out of Time is an ingenious, high-concept thriller with a twist that you won't believe.

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A delightful rhyming picture book, perfect for any little dragon who is feeling poorly. This soothing addition to the When a Dragon .

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A charming, funny adventure about missing elephants and finding friends.It's the perfect kind of day until Alan's elephant goes missing! Lucky for him, Edie's an Elephant Detective and she knows exactly where to look. Together they examine doughnut shops, investigate dinosaur bones, and search the skies from a cable car, but they can't find him anywhere! Will Alan EVER find his elephant? And might he also find a new friend along the way?

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Five easy-to-use sliders, a rhyming story and lots to spot and say in this series of bright, interactive board books for toddlers!An engaging little story with loads of details to spot and chat about.This story needs YOU! By pushing, pulling and turning the mechanisms, little hands can move the story onto the next scene and bring the rhyming text to life! The high level of interaction builds confidence and engagement with books, which is a key stepping-stone to reading for toddlers. Illustrated by multi-award-winning Benji Davies, illustrator of The Storm Whale, and Grandad's Island Collect the whole series; other title available include: Bizzy Bear: Farmyard Fun, Bizzy Bear: Fire Rescue, Bizzy Bear: Breakdown Truck and lots, lots more!

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The sixth in a full-colour series of graphic novels about - and for - kids who love gaming! Join Sunny as he and Super Rabbit Boy take on the world, one move at a time! With full-colour illustrations on every page by Thomas Flintham, illustrator of the Izzy series by Pamela Butchart.

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A fun fossil-hunting adventure with die-cut holes and a surprise fold-out ending - the perfect picture book for budding dinosaur experts!Join three little explorers searching for dinosaurs .

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For 5+ kids who love video games but aren't allowed to play as often as they'd like...Sunny's favourite game is Super Rabbit Boy, where his carrot-loving friend must thwart all the plots the evil King Viking of Boom Boom Mountain comes up with.Help! King Viking is causing trouble in outer space! It's up to Super Rabbit Boy to stop him. But with a weak and slow Level 1 rocket, it won't be easy to stop the army of space robots or find King Viking.Can Super Rabbit Boy dodge Robo-UFOs, save aliens and level up his rocket to beat King Viking? Or will King Viking's Level 10 rocket send him blasting off into space? You'll have to read and find out...The fifth in a full-colour series of graphic novels about - and for - kids who love gaming! Join Sunny as he and Super Rabbit Boy take on the world, one move at a time!

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Meet Ghost and his spooky friends in this split-page picture book with mirror ending!Knock, knock! Knock on the door and open it to reveal who has been booed!This not-so-spooky picture book is the perfect introduction to Halloween for little ones, with friendly characters, surprises under every door and a delightful mirror ending.

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Join the merry musicians as they journey to the festival, practising their instruments along the way. Then sing along with the band as they all play together! Nicola Slater's delightful illustrations, and real instrumental music make this sound-button board book totally irresistible.

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Make your own beautiful, 3D decorations with this board book of press-out unicorns, rainbows and clouds!Each press-out design is intricately decorated with hot pink foil and perfect for all ages to colour in. Featuring 20 unique designs, the press-out pieces can be slotted together to create magical three-dimensional hanging ornaments or threaded together to make a super-cute garland. From flying unicorns and shooting stars to fluffy clouds and rainbows, these gorgeous press-out pieces look elegant in white and pink, but even better as a colourful collection of flying unicorns. Other titles in this fantastic series include: Birds, Easter Eggs, Butterflies, Christmas Decorations, Halloween, Flamingos, Llamas and Other Cool Things, Narwhals and Mermaids, Ancient Egypt, Fantastic Creatures and Dinosaurs.

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Big flaps on every page, holes to peek through, and a touch and feel ending make this a perfect book for inquisitive little hands! What a busy, exciting place the garage is! But not everyone is hard at work - lift the flaps under every van and truck, and help Ludo find his friends so that they can go outside and play on the soft, green grass!With gorgeous artwork from Nicola Slater, illustrator of The Leaf Thief, Jonathan the Magic Pony and Meekoo and the Big Red Potty. This is the perfect series for toddlers beginning to learn about the world around them! Join in Ludo's other adventures in: Hello House, Hello Farm, and Hello Zoo.

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The original, award-winning Felt Flap series - perfect for babies and toddlers!Each title in this stylish series has five spreads with friendly characters to find behind colourful felt flaps.In Where's Mr Dog?, you're on the look out for Mrs Cat, Mr Mouse, Mrs Rabbit and Mr Dog himself!Lift the final flap and there's a surprise mirror - always a hit with the little ones.Parents adore these books because they are beautiful but tough enough to withstand even the most enthusiastic of young readers. And children love them because they are just so much fun. Other titles in the series include, Felt Flaps Where's Mr Lion?, Felt Flaps Where's Mr Unicorn? and Felt Flaps Where's Mrs Ladybird? Felt Flaps Where's Mr Lion? won Sainsbury's Children's Book of the Year 2017The felt flaps in this sturdy board book are perfect for little ones to turn and tug, which means you can get even the tiniest tot into books and finding the activity fun. Ingela Arrhenius' illustrations are a real bonus. They are bright and retro and sure to capture your baby's attention. A perfect book to share with very little ones.BookTrust

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Five easy to move sliders, a rhyming story and lots to spot and say in this series of bright, interactive board books for toddlers!Today, Bizzy Bear is working as a paramedic and when the emergency call comes in, there isn't a moment to lose! Help him speed along in the ambulance and switch on the flashing lights. Then, once he's rescued the injured cyclist, lift the stretcher and pull back the ward curtain for the doctor. A funny little story with loads of details to spot and chat about.This story needs YOU! By pushing, pulling and turning the mechanisms, little hands can move the story onto the next scene and bring the rhyming text to life! The high level of interaction builds confidence and engagement with books, which is a key stepping-stone to reading for toddlers. Illustrated by multi-award-winning Benji Davies, illustrator of The Storm Whale, and Grandad's Island Collect the whole series; other title available include: Bizzy Bear: Farmyard Fun, Bizzy Bear: Fire Rescue, Bizzy Bear: Racing Driver and lots, lots more!

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Whether they're big, small, fast, slow, stripy, spotty or anything in-between, there's just so much to love about dinosaurs! With a rhythmic rhyming text, bright watercolour illustrations, and lots of loveable dinosaurs, this joyful read is perfect for little dinosaur experts.

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A trip to the cinema will never be the same... When Lucas meets his friends at the local cinema - nicknamed 'The Black Hole' - they're excited about the movie marathon ahead.

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For 5+ kids who love video games but aren't allowed to play as often as they'd like...Sunny's favourite game is Super Rabbit Boy, where his carrot-loving friend must thwart all the plots the evil King Viking of Boom Boom Mountain comes up with.King Viking is planning to build a Super Robot to destroy EVERYTHING and Super Rabbit Boy must find the Super Power Up component before King Viking does.He has a map and his BRAVERY and SKILLS. Can he break the evil wizard's curse, defeat the gobbling goblins and solve the riddles he finds in the Cold, Cold Caves? Or will King Viking get there first and DOOM EVERYTHING. You'll have to read and find out...The second in a full-colour series of graphic novels about - and for - kids who love gaming! Join Sunny as he and Super Rabbit Boy take on the world, one move at a time!

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Exciting series of vibrant neon lift-the-flap board books introducing the concept of familyFind out the different names for mummy and daddy animals in the snow - and then lift the big, sturdy flaps to find the babies, with a double flap and peekaboo holes on the final spread! A striking, satisfying introduction to animal families from printmaker Jane Ormes, with eye-catching artwork using bold neon ink to capture the attention and imagination of babies and toddlers. Other titles in the series include: Farm, Safari, Jungle and Forest

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A beautiful bedtime book for busy bunnies!It's time for Bunny to go to bed, but he doesn't want to leave his mummy and when he gets all tearful, Mummy Bunny knows just the rock-a-bye lullaby to comfort her little one. Hush-a-Bye Bunny is perfect for comforting sleepy little bunnies who don't like being left alone when it's time to turn out the light.A winning combination of adorable artwork, read-aloud rhyming text and a soothing bedtime story from talented artist and creator of the much-loved Guinea Pig Party, Holly Surplice. This eye-catching picture book with shimmering silver foil on the cover is sure to become a bedtime favourite.

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The original, award-winning Felt Flap series - perfect for babies and toddlers!Each title in this stylish series has five spreads with friendly characters to find behind colourful felt flaps.In Where's Mr Owl?, you're on the look out for Mrs Deer, Mr Fox, Mrs Hedgehog and Mr Owl himself!Lift the final flap and there's a surprise mirror - always a hit with the little ones.Parents adore these books because they are beautiful but tough enough to withstand even the most enthusiastic of young readers. And children love them because they are just so much fun. Other titles in the series include, Felt Flaps Where's Mr Lion?, Felt Flaps Where's Mr Unicorn? and Felt Flaps Where's Mrs Ladybird? Felt Flaps Where's Mr Lion? won Sainsbury's Children's Book of the Year 2017The felt flaps in this sturdy board book are perfect for little ones to turn and tug, which means you can get even the tiniest tot into books and finding the activity fun. Ingela Arrhenius' illustrations are a real bonus. They are bright and retro and sure to capture your baby's attention. A perfect book to share with very little ones.BookTrust

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Play and learn with Bizzy Bear!With four fun scenes, three memory games and lots of animal details to spot, this busy book is designed to improve memory, build vocabulary, and promote book-confidence. And with no messy cards to tidy up afterwards, parents will love it too!Discover animals in four settings - on the farm, at the zoo, under the sea and at the park!Collect the other books in the Bizzy Bear series; other titles available include: Bizzy Bear: Zoo Ranger, Bizzy Bear: Fire Rescue, Bizzy Bear: Racing Car and lots, lots more!

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The transport ship Orion is four months out of Earth when catastrophe strikes - leaving the ship and everyone on board stranded in deep spaceSuddenly it's up to thirteen-year-old Beth and her friends to navigate through treacherous and uncharted territory to reach safety. But a heavily-damaged ship, space pirates, a mysterious alien species, and an artificial intelligence that Beth doesn't know if she can trust means that getting home has never been so difficult...Hugely gripping, with incredible twists and a fast-paced, action-packed story, this is an unputdownable science fiction adventure - perfect for fans of Star Wars.

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"I was special. I was a hero. I lost the best friend I ever had."Eleven-year-old Maggie lives in Fennis Wick, enclosed and protected from the outside world by a boundary, beyond which the Quiet War rages and the dirty, dangerous wanderers roam. Her brother Jed is an eldest, revered and special. A hero. Her younger brother is Trig - everyone loves Trig. But Maggie's just a middler; invisible and left behind. Then, one hot September day, she meets Una, a hungry wanderer girl in need of help, and everything Maggie has ever known gets turned on its head.Narrated expertly and often hilariously by Maggie, we experience the trials and frustrations of being the forgotten middle child, the child with no voice, even in her own family.This gripping story of forbidden friendship, loyalty and betrayal is perfect for fans of Malorie Blackman, Meg Rosoff, Frances Hardinge and Margaret Atwood."I thought I'd almost reached my fill of dystopian novels, but Kirsty Applebaum has rebooted the genre. The plot pulls you along and I liked Maggie more and more as she grew in courage. There is a touch of Harper Lee's Scout about her." - Alex O'Connell, The Times Also by Kirsty Applebaum: TrooFriend

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A group of musicians are travelling to a café for a surprise celebration. Press the buttons to hear them play their instruments . . . and join in with the band to wish one very special little otter a very Happy Birthday! With a flute, guitar, violin and piano, plus a rousing 'big band' chorus AND a splendid light-up birthday cake ending, this delightful little book makes the perfect birthday gift.

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An exquisitely illustrated picture book celebrating the joy of snowfall, with sparkly silver foil on every pageA little fawn wakes up to discover that the world outside has changed after a fall of snow. As he takes his first faltering steps into this exciting snow-white world, he finds there's so much to explore. But then it's time to return to the warmth of home, where his mummy and daddy are waiting for him.With shimmering foil on every page, this beautifully illustrated book is perfect for snuggling up with on cold winter days.

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Together they roam their world, fighting other Constructs and absorbing them into their own. But when a new and dangerous Construct attacks them, Coll is thrown clear from Wolf and left behind.

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A beautiful story of loss and belonging, all told through the eyes of a wild, affectionate, prickly fox who has a love of collecting shoes and not a small amount of magic.

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A heart-warming book celebrating the bond between a brother and his sibling, featuring flurries of gold foil on every page!A beautiful, reassuring picture book about the love between a brother and his younger sibling.

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A modern day Just William, perfect for fans of Pamela Butchart, Wimpy Kid and Bunny Vs Monkey!In order to boost sales for Lenny's grandmother's ice-cream shop, Lenny persuades Sam to dress as an alien to attract attention to it.

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A look-and-say farm book for inquisitive little ones from the National Trust From clucking hens in the henhouse to apples and pears in the orchard and lots of farm scenes in-between, this look-and-say book for little ones is a great way to start learning about nature and wildlife. With a 'Can you see?' strip across every spread and objects to name, this book is designed to stimulate speech and build vocabulary. The spot-and-find aspect is perfect for the youngest of readers to become absorbed in the nature details. What can you see in the pig sty? Can you find the rake in the toolshed? There's so much to recognise in each landscape in this beautiful interactive book for the very young. Other titles in the series include: Town, Countryside and Seaside

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Make your own 3D farm animals with this board book of press-outs with hours of activity fun! This innovative activity board book has 20 farm animal press-out pieces with fantastic play value. With stunning artwork from hugely talented Joey Chou, these simple die-cut shapes include cows, sheep and even some tiny piglets. They are easy to press out and slot together to create an eye-catching farmyard display. After putting together the pieces, children can then sing the classic farm song and get creative with crafts, including making animal masks and learning how to grow radishes. With 10 pages of activities, there are plenty of things to make and do to keep little ones busy for hours! Other titles in the series include: Nativity, Christmas, Halloween, Easter, Safari, Space, Dinosaurs

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A beautiful fact-filled sticker book perfect for nature lovers. The third in a glorious sticker book series created with the National Trust, this book is packed with facts about weird and wonderful sea creatures and their homes. With four pages of wildlife stickers and a spotter's guide to help identify favourite species, you can stick porpoises in the harbour, fill the rock pools with sea urchins, add an octopus into the underwater cave, and much, much more. From basking sharks swimming in the deep sea to crabs scuttling across the sandy shore, this is an excellent introduction to all types of sea creatures for the very young. Other titles in the series include: Hedgehogs, Hares and other British Animals Robins, Wrens and other British Birds Beetles, Butterflies and other British Minibeasts Horses, Hens and other British Farm Animals Bluebells, Birch Trees and other British Plants

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A beautiful fact-filled sticker book perfect for nature lovers. The sixth in a series of sticker books created with the National Trust, this book is packed with facts about all kinds of British plants and flowers. With four pages of stickers and 11 glorious scenes, you can add bees buzzing around the flowers, underground roots to the mighty oak tree, vegetables growing in the vegetable patch and much, much more! And with a spotter's guide to help identify favourite species, this is the perfect introduction to wildlife for the very young. Other titles in the series include: >Hares, Hedgehogs and other British Animals Robins, Wrens and other British Birds Sharks, Seahorses and other British Sea Creatures Beetles, Butterflies and other British Minibeasts Horses, Hens and other British Farm Animals

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Exciting series of vibrant lift-the-flap board books introducing the concept of familyFind out the different names for mummy and daddy animals on safari - and then lift the big, sturdy flaps to find the babies, with a double flap and peekaboo holes on the final spread! A striking, satisfying introduction to animal families from printmaker Jane Ormes, with eye-catching artwork using bold neon ink to capture the attention and imagination of babies and toddlers.

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"The thing about a new house is everything's new. That sounds really obvious, I know, but if you think about it, one of the things about where you live is that you build up all this stuff there ... You get used to old things. New things take getting used to."Luna Rae has moved to a new house and a new school. It's hard fitting in - especially when there's so much to worry about at home. She's SURE that the way to solve everything is by winning the school baking competition with her mum ... but there's a problem. Luna's mum has disappeared.A wise, warm and uplifting story about families and friendship, from a beautiful new voice in children's fiction.

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A friendly, rhyming farmyard tale from bestselling, award-winning illustrator Axel Scheffler Portly Pig loves nothing more than being mucky! He sets off around the farm in search of a big muddy puddle, but what will he do when it starts to rain? Take a trip to the farm with these new look cased board books featuring much loved artwork from illustrator of The Gruffalo and the Pip and Posy series. With simple, yet funny texts that are perfect for reading aloud. Other titles in the series include: Gobbly Goat, Higgly Hen and Cuddly Cow

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A friendly, rhyming farmyard tale from bestselling, award-winning illustrator Axel Scheffler Gobbly Goat is ready for lunch! But what can he find that's yummy to munch? Join Gobbly in the farmyard on his quest to find a tasty morsel to eat. Other titles in the series include: Cuddly Cow, Higgly Hen and Portly Pig Take a trip to the farm with these new look cased board books featuring much loved artwork from illustrator of The Gruffalo and the Pip and Posy series. With simple, yet funny texts that are perfect for reading aloud.

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A tense thriller that's impossible to put down - perfect for fans of Emma Carroll and Fleur Hitchcock.Where has Faith's dad gone? Why has he left his family living in an old house perched on a crumbling cliff top? A crack has appeared in the cliff and Faith watches anxiously as it gets bigger and bigger each day... Her brother is obsessed with the sea ghosts he claims live in the basement, and when he disappears as well, Faith starts to believe in the ghosts too. Can she find her brother and bring her father back before everything she cares about falls into the pitiless sea below?A great mystery with real heart, from a captivating new voice in middle-grade fiction.With cover illustration by Kathrin Honesta and neon finishes.

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A heart-warming celebration of snowfall featuring exquisitely detailed illustrations.A little fawn wakes up to discover that the world outside has changed after a fall of snow. As he takes his first faltering steps into this exciting snow-white world, he finds there's so much to explore. But then it's time to return to the warmth of home, where his mummy and daddy are waiting for him.This beautifully illustrated book is perfect for snuggling up with on cold winter days.

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A bold, beautiful board book about all the fun you can have with a stick - published in collaboration with the National Trust.A boy and his dog set off to play together one sunny day, taking nothing with them but a good, useful stick . . . There are SO many things you can do with a stick. You can balance with it, swish it, float it down a stream, draw pictures in the sand and it will even help you make new friends! All it takes is a child's zest for life and a bit of creativity.With charming illustrations and a countryside setting, this adorable book celebrates imagination, nature and creative play.

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Take a closer look inside Earth with this incredible board book about our planet, with see-through acetate pages. Have you ever thought about how amazing our world is? What happens deep under the Earth's surface? How do volcanoes form? And how does our planet stay a healthy place for us to live? Children will love discovering the answers with amazing see-through pages and clear, friendly text. With labelled acetate diagrams - from outer space to super soil - alongside human and animal life too, this is a fantastic first look at our world for curious children everywhere.From weather systems to the water cycle, The Earth Book is an exciting way to explore all the amazing things our planet does.Other books in the series: The Body Book and The Tree Book

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Find your baby's face in this delightful new lift-the-flap book with a mirror on every page! One thing is for sure - babies love mirrors! This brand new series of board books aims to enhance early mirror play as very young children will enjoy finding their own face on every page. Featuring large card flaps with friendly animals which are easy for even the littlest hands to grab, babies will enjoy reaching for these books again and again. Scan the QR code on the back cover to join in with the playful rhyming song based on the classic 'Finger Family' rhyme! Other books in the series include: Little Dog, Where Are You?

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