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A colourful first information book about life under the sea for children just begininning to read alone. Illustrated with fabulous photographs and with easy to read text and links to carefully selected websites with video clips and activities.

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A gorgeous retelling of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s poignant novel. The story of kind-hearted Sara Crewe and her struggles at boarding school, as she goes from riches to rags following the death of her beloved father. Elegantly illustrated by Kate Aldous. Part of Young Reading Series 2 for readers growing in confidence.

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Thoughtful account of the extraordinary life of Anne Frank for young readers. Lively narrative text, colourful illustrations and photographs bring the subject alive. Includes essential facts and insightful details to help the reader understand Anne Frank's life and times and links to websites with videos, activities and virtual tours. Part of Young Reading Series 3 for fully confident readers.

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From the series that brings to life the fascinating lives of famous historical figures Lively speech, gentle humour and full-colour illustrations bring the reader closer to the action as the story unfolds Young readers will learn about each famous character as they read about their achievements, tribulations and triumphs Part of Young Reading Series 3 for fully confident readers.

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This classic fairytale from the Brothers Grimm shows Hansel and Gretel pit their wits against their evil stepmother and a wicked witch. Cheerily illustrated throughout by Jan McCafferty. Young readers will treasure this gift edition, which is published in hardback with a ribbon marker. Part of Young Reading Series 1 for readers growing in confidence.

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The story of the boy pharaoh and the discovery of his tomb and treasures vividly retold for young readers. Illustrations and hand-coloured photographs of real-life places, people and objects bring the story to life. Part of Young Reading Level 3, created for children ready to tackle longer stories and more diverse subjects. Developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University. With Internet links to recommended websites via the Usborne Quicklinks Website.

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Find out what life was really like in Ancient Rome through the adventures of a wealthy Roman businessman named Petronius, and his family. Watch gladiators fighting, charioteers racing, enjoy a feast, visit the baths and march into battle with the Roman Army. Lively text and cartoon-style illustrations bring the characters to life and are full of historically accurate detail. A brand new edition of the classic Usborne Time Traveller series.

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'A small classic, funny-sad, page-turning and memorable' The Sunday Times'As funny as it is touching and convincing' The GuardianMax is used to being called Stupid. And he is used to everyone being scared of him. On account of his size and looking like his dad.Kevin is used to being called Dwarf. And he is used to everyone laughing at him. On account of his size and being some cripple kid. But greatness comes in all sizes, and together Max and Kevin become Freak The Mighty and walk high above the world.An inspiring, heartbreaking, multi-award winning international bestseller.

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Take a visit to the farm, with this charming set of eight jigsaws and a book. Each sturdy jigsaw comes in two easy-to-match pieces, with delightful illustrations by Stella Baggott. This is the perfect way to introduce young minds to simple problem solving, reading time and all kinds of farm animals.

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Perfect for children, parents or anyone else keen to try their hand at face-painting anything from tigers, aliens and sharks to unicorns, rainbows and superheroes.

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A sticker book version of the classic Usborne First Thousand Words in English, with over 500 colourful stickers which give learning an interactive element. Each sticker shows a picture with a word or phrase for children to hunt for and place on the correct scene. Provides a treasury of learning opportunities, from early reading and word recognition to spelling and dictionary use.

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A classic bilingual English/Japanese word book illustrated with busy scenes and labelled pictures to help children learn key Japanese vocabulary. Next to each picture, the Japanese word is written in kana, the Japanese syllabic signs often used for beginners, along with a transliteration in Roman letters. Includes a short introduction to kana with a simple pronunciation guide and an English/Japanese list of all the words in the book. Readers can hear how to pronounce all the words by listening to a native speaker on the Usborne Quicklinks website.

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A pack of 50 wipe-clean cards with fun activities to make time fly on a journey. Includes mind-bending puzzles such as crosswords and mazes, fun games like connect four and lots more exciting activities and doodling pages. Includes a special pen to write on the cards.

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A pocket-sized paperback book packed full of holiday activities and games to play alone, in pairs or in a group. Children can doodle flags and shells onto a sand castle, keep a holiday diary, help campers navigate a maze or play games such as 'Guess the monkey' and 'Land, sea, air'. Perfect for long journeys, quiet times or rainy days.

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"Genuinely chilling... Kids are going to absolutely love it." Jennifer Killick, author of Dread Wood"Boarding school and spookiness - Malory Towers gone rogue!" Lesley Parr, author of When the War Came HomeWelcome to Shadowhall Academy, where spirits haunt the school halls. A brilliantly spooky new series from the author of Aveline Jones.I heard a tapping noise, right by my head. Like there was someone in the wall trying to get my attention...When Lilian Jones starts at creepy, cold and bewilderingly large Shadowhall Academy, she's nervous about making friends. And when her roommates tell her the school is haunted, she thinks they're just trying to scare the new girl. But then bizarre things start happening - tapping and whispers in the walls at night, tales of missing students and strange figures in the woods.Lilian discovers that not only are the school ghost stories true, but her new friends could be in danger. So she sets out to uncover the secrets of Shadowhall Academy, whatever it takes.

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Babies and toddlers will love discovering dogs with soft ears, a fuzzy tongue and fluffy paws in That's not my dog...With their bright, bold, eye-catching illustrations and fuzzy, furry, smooth and soft tactile patches on each page, babies and toddlers love the best-selling That's not my... books.That's not my... books are designed to be shared, and support sensory and language development. Don't forget to spot the little white mouse on every page!DID YOU KNOW...? One That's not my... book is sold every minute in the UK! With over 70 titles to choose from, there's a That's not my... book for everyone.

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Lose yourself in an enchanting world of love and friendship perfect for Valentine's Day, as magical animals distribute love-tokens and frolic in fields of flowers. Use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and vibrant colours magically appear. A mess-free way to keep children busy, perfect for travel. Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book.

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A fun sticker book for car-loving kids. Vroom vroom! Start your engines for an exciting ride into the world or cars. Add over 100 stickers of all kinds of cars to the busy scenes, including a racetrack, a bustling city and a car factory. With race cars, camper vans, ambulances and more, as well as a special page of cars throughout history. A perfect gift for any young car enthusiast and ideal for learning and talking about different vehicles.

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Toot! Toot! The steam train whistles. “Clickety-clack! The freight train rattles. Lift the flaps to discover how trains work, what they do, and where in the world they go. From traditional steam trains to super-fast bullet trains, trams and funicular railways, children will love lifting the flaps to discover how different types of trains work. With lots of fun facts about about the history of train travel and famous trains and railways from around the world. Perfect for any little train enthusiast.

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This engaging book will keep young children entertained for hours as they complete the mazes, spot the odd one out, find the differences and have lots of fun with matching and spotting games. All these activities are perfect for developing pen control along with first skills in reading, writing and maths.

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This heartfelt book features a unique collection of recipes contributed by families from around the world. Each recipe has an introduction featuring the family who contributed it, and simple, step-by-step instructions, all illustrated in a bold, graphic-novel style by Chaaya Prabhat. From good old U.S. chocolate chip cookies (courtesy of Marlee from Philadelphia) to Ugandan 'rolled eggs' (from Jacob and his uncle Senti), each recipe brings authentic international flavours and stories to your table. With additional fascinating facts about regional traditions, cooking equipment and ingredients. All the recipes are vegetarian, and instructions are also included to make them vegan, nut-free, dairy-free, egg-free and gluten-free - or any combination of these.

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This striking board book for babies is about the joy of saying hello in all kinds of ways - to friends and family and soft, fluffy toys. This is the perfect way to fascinate and stimulate developing minds, with high-contrast illustrations and sturdy holes to peep-through.

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Take a trip to the farm with this durable board-book, an ideal way to help small children build their vocabularies. On every page there are whimsical illustrations and intriguing peep-through holes to keep young readers interested and engaged.

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Once teeming with plants and animals, our ocean is no longer in good shape. It's warming up and becoming a dumping ground for plastic rubbish. But it doesn't have to be that way! There are all sorts of clever things that we can do to make life in the ocean healthy again.

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From 'What's wrong with the idea of 'race'? and 'Why is life harder for people with darker skin?' to 'Don't ALL lives matter?' and 'What's racism got to do with me?' this book tackles powerful, pertinent questions in a direct, accessible and thought-provoking way. Discover why racism is everyone's problem to solve, and how we can all be part of the solution.

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Answering young children's questions about racism is hard. This book gives both children and adults the language and sensitivity they need to talk about the topic. It gently explains what racism is, how it happens, why it is NEVER acceptable and what each and every one of us can do to eradicate it.

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You'd better not tickle that polar bear, because it just might growl if you do! Babies and toddlers won't be able to resist tickling the adorable touchy-feely animals to hear the animal sounds in this unique novelty book. Alongside the polar bear there's a walrus, a seal and a puffin, followed by a musical finale guaranteed to get everyone dancing.

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Turn the pages in this sturdy board book to discover donkeys with fluffy tails, bumpy hooves and fuzzy ears. Babies and toddlers will love feeling the tactile textures, as well as as spotting the familiar little white mouse.

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Little children and their grown-ups can poke their fingers through the holes to become the trunks of Big Elephant and Baby Elephant and tell a simple story. Baby Elephant learns to reach for leaves, suck up and squirt water, then takes a walk through the grassland before joining the rest of the family at the end of the day for a big elephant cuddle.

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Little children and their grown-ups can poke their fingers through the holes to become Busy Worm and Baby Worm and wiggle their way through this delightful story. The wiggly worms meet Slip the Snail, Buzz the Bee and avoid being eaten by the early bird before joining their friends for a very wiggly lunch in the compost heap.

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Join the princesses for a busy day around the castle, as they walk in the gardens, have a tea party, get ready for the ball and dance under glittering chandeliers. With over 200 stickers to choose from, children can use their creativity and imagination to complete each colourful scene.

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Lift the flaps to see how lots of things we throw away don't really belong in the bin. Find out how rubbish can damage our planet. Then step into a repair cafe and a zero waste shop to discover inspiring ways to produce much less waste.

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The puzzles and activities in this book will take you to the furthest corners of the Earth. You'll spot wildlife in the Amazon Rainforest and find a wonderful array of corals in the Great Barrier Reef to colour in. You'll discover the highest mountains on all the world's continents and identify volcanoes around the Pacific Ocean in the Ring of Fire. And when you come to reunite a herd of elephants on the African savanna, you'll learn why these amazing creatures are rather like gardeners.

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Everyone knows that plastic has become a problem for our planet, but do you know why? And do you know how YOU can help be a part of the solution to the problem? This vividly illustrated book is packed with flaps that explain how plastic is made, what's bad (and sometimes good) about different types of plastic, and the many ways it can causes harm to our rivers, oceans and wildlife. And there are lots of ideas for cutting down on your own reliance on plastic, too. The book was created with expert input from Plastic Oceans UK, a leading campaign and education group all about the problem of plastic.

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This colourful write-in book is packed with maths tips and puzzles, including doodling, dot-to-dots, mazes and more. It covers adding and subtracting, multiplying and dividing, times tables, fractions, measuring and shapes, with all the answers at the back of the book.

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Little children will love joining Bunny and the other woodland animals for a game of hide and seek in this endearing flap book. Each page has a big, satisfying flap for little fingers to lift, revealing a different animal hiding behind it. A double-flap on the last page creates a surprising ending, and the artwork is full of fun details to look at and talk about together.

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This write-in activity book explores all sorts of design skills, from how to create stunning lettering and logos to designing costumes, gadgets, games and websites. Aspiring designers will have hours of fun coming up with their own designs, with lots of handy tips and tricks to help them along the way.

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Find out how to turn old newspapers into trees that grow. Transform junk mail into jewels and coil strips of paper into pictures. Fold origami frogs for a race, test paper planes and parachutes and design your own board game. There are amazing tricks you can do with just a pair of scissors and a piece of paper and tips for making your own cabinet of curiosities. This treasure trove of a book has so many rewarding ideas for cutting, folding and sticking that you'll never be bored again!

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Caring for the Earth is the biggest challenge facing us all today, but what can YOU do to help?This practical, hands-on guide is filled with helpful checklists of actions to take and choices to make in your daily life. There are chapters on planet-friendly eating, shopping and travelling, and on ways to save energy and cut down on waste. There's also clear advice on getting drastic about plastic, and taking better care of the natural world, and links to recommended websites with more information.With the help of this book, you can really make a difference to the future of our planet.

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Little bee is hiding! Children will love peeping through the holes as they try to find it. There are finger-trails to follow and lots of fun details to spot and talk about.

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You'd better not tickle the crocodile - because it just might growl if you do! Babies and toddlers will love tickling the soft touchy-feely patches in this charming book to hear the surprising sounds the animals make. You can also meet (and tickle if you dare) a flamingo, a rhinoceros and a leopard, before all the animals get noisy at the same time in a musical finale guaranteed to get little ones dancing along.

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Poppy and Sam love fairy stories, and in this beautifully illustrated collection you can curl up with 17 of their favourite tales. With classic illustrations by Stephen Cartwright, these timeless stories are perfect for sharing with little children.

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Meet five adorable wombats in this exciting addition to the much-loved That's not my… series. Babies love the best-selling That’s not my… books with their bold illustrations, patches to stroke, and a mouse to spot on every page, all designed to develop sensory and language awareness.

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"So uplifting and powerful - so, so good." Cathy Cassidy"Brave, honest, and heart-breakingly funny." Ben Miller"A beautiful, relevant story of courage, strength, and not letting other people decide who you are." Kate WestonAmelia Bright wants to be the best at everything. But when it comes to popularity, she is dead last. No matter what she tries, she can't shake her reputation as a maggoty nobody.When she meets cute new boy Evan, Amelia wonders if he can help her lose her loser status. And in a moment of hope, she agrees to something she quickly regrets - something that goes viral at school. Now she's not just called "maggot", she's a "bad influence" - and worse. But Amelia's determined not to let one mistake define her...she's so much more than the image everyone sees online.A powerfully real and funny new story from the rising queen of teen, about first kisses, learning to be true to yourself and how one click can last for ever...

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The real world is a hostile place for twelve-year-old Bren, his schooldays stalked by vicious bully, Shaun, and his family life fractured at home. Ever since his sister Evie died in an accident, Bren's only safe space is Furthermoor, an imagined world of mechanised trees and clockwork animals, where Evie is still alive. In Furthermoor, no one can hurt Bren...until the mysterious Featherly arrives.Now Bren is forced to confront his deepest fears and decide if his place in the real world is worth fighting for. Enter a world as vast and dark as your imagination, in this unforgettable coming-of-age story about courage, friendship and finding your voice.

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Dress the sticker dollies as they flutter their way through fairyland in this gorgeous new activity book in the Sticker Dolly Dressing series. There are lots of stickers with which to dress the dolls in gorgeous clothes and accessories, and decorations to complete the magical scenes.

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Children can dress the dolls for a glamorous red-carpet party, a twilight ride through an enchanted forest, a beautiful tea party and lots more in this magical sticker book. With over 400 stickers of dresses, coats, jewellery and decorations to bring each scene to life, including some extra special sparkly stickers.

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