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The Squirrels are practising their shape skills, but some shapes are more difficult than others.Will Duggee and the Squirrels be able to help the animals take shelter in shapes that fit them before the rain starts?Earn your Shape Badge with Duggee and the Squirrels!Want more Duggee? Also available:Hey Duggee: The Moving BadgeHey Duggee: The Breakfast BadgeHey Duggee: The Rainbow BadgeHey Duggee: The Dressing Up Badge

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The mega-bestselling tale of fiery, spirited Victorian foundling, Hetty Feather.London, 1876. Hetty Feather is just a tiny baby when her mother leaves her at the Foundling Hospital. The Hospital cares for abandoned children - but Hetty must first live with a foster family until she is big enough to go to school. Life in the countryside is sometimes hard, but with her foster brothers, Jem and Gideon, Hetty helps in the fields and plays vivid imaginary games. Together they sneak off to visit the travelling circus, and Hetty is mesmerised by the show - especially the stunning Madame Adeline and her performing horses.But Hetty''s happiness is threatened once more when she must return to the Foundling Hospital to begin her education. The new life of awful uniforms and terrible food is a struggle for her, and she desperately misses her beloved Jem. But now she has the chance to find her real mother. Could she really be the wonderful Madame Adeline? Or

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They dug a hole right there on our farm on the bank of the Mangawara and they put the box filled with gold inside it and covered it with dirt. And to keep the gold safe until they could return one of them placed a tapu on it. A tapu so that anyone who tried to touch the gold before they could come back for it would die. Titch is determined to find the gold hidden somewhere on her family''s farm. It might be tapu but that won''t put her off. Her dad has gone bankrupt, and she has had to leave her home in the city and move back with her family to smalltown Ngaruawahia, start a new school and find new friends. Could the hidden gold be the way to fix her family''s money problems? Titch, her cousins and new friend Tania set out to find the gold. But an unexpected encounter with a creature from the nearby river sees Titch learn about her own Maori heritage and the dangers of messing with tapu. A fascinating insight into Maori legend and culture,

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Told in alternating perspectives, Every Time You Hear That Song is a swoonworthy summer road-trip romance, perfect for fans of Taylor Jenkins-Reid and Casey McQuiston.Seventeen-year-old aspiring journalist Darren Purchase is looking for a news story to launch her career and get her out of her stifling small town.When her country music idol Decklee Cassel dies leaving behind a trail of cross-country musical clues to her final album, Darren sees her opportunity for fame and freedom. All she needs is a car, though the only driver she knows is her annoying co-worker, Kendall . . .As Darren and Kendall get closer to the prize and each other everything Darren thought she knew about the woman she idolized begins to unravel.What actually happened to Decklee's songwriting partner? And who were all those soul-stirring love songs written for?Praise for Every Time You Hear That Song:I absolutely loved this romantic, page-tur

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An all new Piñata Smashlings activity book with over 400 SUPER stickers! This bumper book is packed with 400 stickers of Piñatas, Meañatas, Bashlings and LOTS of adorable, cheeky Smashlings as well as lots of activities to keep fans of the Piñataverse busy for hours!Get stuck in!Don't miss these other Piñata Smashlings books:Piñata Smashlings: Smashlings Collector's GuidePiñata Smashlings: The Official 2025 AnnualPiñata Smashlings: Where's that Smashling? A Search-and-Find Book

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A fun and creative sticker activity book all about families.With plenty of colouring, drawing and sticker activities, as well as spot the difference, mazes and a jigsaw, there''s loads of fun to keep the whole family busy.The perfect family activity book for the biggest Peppa fan.Don''t miss these other brilliant Peppa books:Peppa Pig: Peppa''s SeasonsPeppa Pig: My Amazing Mum Peppa Pig: Peppa''s Magical Sticker Dress-Up Book

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Discover even MORE farm facts from the UK's favourite farmer!Answering over 40 questions from children just like you, Adam will show you what it's like to really work on a farm. Questions like: How are sheepdogs trained? How do farms grow things like breakfast cereal and birthday cake Can cows ACTUALLY predict when it's going to rain? From Countryfile presenter, Adam Henson, Curious Questions From Adam''s Farm is a jam-packed fact book for tractor-obsessed, animal-loving toddlers and young readers.Breaking down everything from farm equipment to animal friendships, it's the perfect gift for any child who wants to know more about life on a farm.

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Boots come off. Pyjamas on. Uh-oh, Niko!Your slipper''s gone. Help little Niko change into pyjamas and get tucked into bed in this interactive board book packed with push-and-pull sliders and flaps.Uh-Oh Niko is a little bear who sometimes gets things a little wrong. Whatever happens, he always tries again and learns new skills along the way.This series is the perfect way to help toddlers with their daily routines.Children will love joining in with the fun-filled rhyming text which will inspire imaginative play within the story.Want more fun with Niko? Check out the other books in the series:Uh-Oh, Niko: Bathtime

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Give Peppa a hug in this cuddly board book with plush Peppa hugging arms!Peppa loves a hug, especially to help cheer up her friends or when she''s having fun with her family. Join Peppa in this cuddly story about the joy of hugs.Peppa loves hugs. EVERYONE loves hugs!Don''t miss these other brilliant Peppa books:Peppa Pig: My Mummy is AmazingPeppa Pig: Daddy Pig''s Surprise Present: A Lift-the-Flap BookPeppa Pig: Peppa Goes to a Wedding

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Peppa and her friends want to know what starting school will be like, so Madame Gazelle suggests they pretend to have a first day at big school together.What will Peppa think of big school and how different will it be to playgroup? Find out by lifting the flaps in this brilliant picture book.Peppa loves playing first day at big school. EVERYONE loves playing first day at big school.Don''t miss these other brilliant Peppa books:Peppa Pig: My Mummy is the BestPeppa Pig: Dream Big, Peppa!Peppa Pig: Peppa Goes to a Wedding

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Peppa and George have a very special surprise present for Daddy Pig. They want to thank him for being the best Daddy ever! What could the surprise present be? Lift the flaps to find out!Join Peppa and George in this lift-the-flap story and surprise Daddy Pig with a present. Peppa and George love Daddy Pig. EVERYONE loves Daddy Pig.Don''t miss these other brilliant Peppa books:Peppa Pig: Peppa''s Great Dinosaur Hunt: A Lift-the-Flap BookPeppa Pig: Peppa''s Surprise: A Lift-the-Flap BookPeppa Pig: Peppa''s First Day at School: A Lift-the-Flap Picture Book

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Explore with Spot and learn 100 first words along the way in this chunky lift-the-flap board book!Join Spot and his family and friends as they go on adventures to the park, the beach, the playground and more - and discover 100 key first words along the way.Little ones will love exploring the colourful scenes and lifting lots of flaps on every page as they learn and play with Spot.Eric Hill''s Where''s Spot? was the first ever lift-the-flap book - and his ground-breaking innovation continues to delight and surprise readers with interactive fun. Spot has now been a trusted character in early learning for over 40 years, selling over 65 million books worldwide.Loved this? Try these:Where''s Spot?Find Spot at NurserySpot''s Big Lift-the-Flap BookSpot''s Treasure Hunt SurpriseSpot''s Hide and SeekWhat''s that Sound, Spot?

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Learn with Peppa wipe-clean and sticker activity books focus on key early learning topics such as letters, counting, shapes and numbers and also help children develop awareness of their own feelings and key relationships.Adding and Taking Away has simple number sentences to complete that support children''s understanding of addition and subtraction, and build key counting and number skills. Peppa and her friends take centre stage in this brand-new wipe-clean activity book Fun, interactive drawing and writing activities support children's first practice in adding and taking away and the pages can be wiped clean and used over and over again! Each Learn with Peppa wipe-clean activity book has been developed by educational experts and contains helpful hints and tips for using the book with your child Access additional resources and guidance on the Learn with Peppa website

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Learn with Peppa wipe-clean and sticker activity books focus on key early learning topics such as letters, counting, shapes and numbers and also help children develop awareness of their own feelings and key relationships.Colours, Shapes and Patterns has plenty of bright stickers to help children complete the fun activities and develop their understanding of everyday maths. From 2D and 3D shapes to colour names and simple repeating patterns, children will learn to apply maths thinking to the world around them. Peppa and her friends take centre stage in this brand-new sticker activity book Fun, interactive drawing and sticker-placement activities support developing fine motor skills Each Learn with Peppa activity book has been developed by educational experts and contains helpful hints and tips for using the book with your child Access additional resources and guidance on the Lear

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A delicious first introduction to shapes with The Very Hungry Caterpillar!It''s time for dinner! What shape are you eating today?Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar as he eats his way through lots of delicious shapes and discover colourful fruit circles, yummy ravioli squares and more!This bright and bold board book with die-cut holes throughout is perfect for fans of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and is ideal for weaning babies and little fussy eaters starting to explore a world of tasty food and shapes!Discover more delicious and interactive books with The Very Hungry Caterpillar:The Very Hungry CaterpillarThe Very Hungry Caterpillar Eats Breakfast: A counting bookThe Very Hungry Caterpillar Eats Lunch: A colours bookThe Very Hungry Caterpillar Eats Snacks: An opposites bookThe Very Hungry Caterpillar''s Feast Sticker and Colouring Book

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We can''t choose our weather, but we can choose what we make of it.Arwel is having a fine day. Yes, his sister has gone off to school for the first time, leaving him alone, and yes, there''s a cloud above his head. But he is fine, really he is...But the cloud grows, looms, gets in his way - until Arwel has to admit: there''s a Storm-Cat outside and it''s waiting for him!But after a spectacular storm comes the comforting calm in this special picture-book debut from the illustrator of Zadie Smith and Nick Laird''s Weirdo.

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BEWARE the swirling, storming Crossodile!Though Hayden Hill likes lots of things - like eating ice-cream, playing chess, and looking after his pet lizard - some things make him a bit, well . . . cross.And when he can''t stop himself from getting crosser and crosser, a rather strange thing happens - his little pet lizard turns into a giant snapping whirlwind of a CROSSODILE!As his out-of-control Crossodile causes destruction everywhere it goes and terrifies his friends, Hayden realises that he can''t keep letting it take over.Can he figure out how to understand his anger and tame his Crossodile once and for all?A hilarious and heartwarming rhyming tale about understanding your anger and the importance of friendship, from incredible picture book talent Rachel Morrisroe and bestselling illustrator Ella Okstad.More magical stories from Rachel Morrisroe and Ella Okstad:The Drama LlamaThe Truth about Yetic

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Journey through time with this illustrated account of UK history for 7-11 year olds.From the Jurassic coastline to the Jacobites and the Stone Age to social reform, to the Romans and the Roaring Twenties, learn all about the UK's history in this chronological guide. Exploring: Iconic figures and their hidden narratives Incredible inventions and the stories behind them Key events and buried history Written by historian Lisa Williams, who specialises in educating young people about the lesser-known stories of UK history.

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Explore nature all-year-round with What to Look For in Every SeasonDiscover the secrets of the seasons in this complete collection of all four What To Look For titles.From autumnal animals to spring florals, each book encourages young readers to explore the world around them. Packed with delightful illustrations, this box set is the perfect guide to each season and gift for any budding environmentalist. Written by Elizabeth Jenner and illustrated by Natasha Durley, children will adore discovering the natural world, one season at a time.

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Set out on a time-travelling expedition to Ancient Egypt!Fetch your backpack and join adventurer Mia on a spectacular journey down the Nile, meeting the very first pharaoh, visiting the Great Pyramid and unearthing some animal mummies!Along the route, you can find out about:- the Nile river- how to write in hieroglyphs- the gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt- mummies, pyramids and the afterlife- family life and school- the Battle of Kadesh- staying healthy- the last pharaohsWith astonishing facts and interactive activities, this captivating book will excite and inspire the adventurers of the future.

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Eric Carle''s The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a perennial favourite with children and adults alike. Its imaginative illustration and clever cut-out detail charts the progress of a very hungry caterpillar as he eats his way through the week. This Book and CD edition includes an audio reading from Eric Carle himself. **********Don''t miss out on other Very Hungry Caterpillar and Eric Carle books:The Very Hungry Caterpillar''s First 100 Words: a lift-the-flap bookThe Very Hungry Caterpillar''s Hide and Seek: a finger trail lift-the-flap bookThe Very Hungry Caterpillar''s Magnet Book: with 8 chunky magnets Sleep Tight, Very Hungry Caterpillar: a lift-the-flap bookThe Very Hungry Caterpillar''s Birthday Party: with a special fold-out surprise Where Is The Very Hungry Caterpillar: a lift-the-flap bookThe Very Hungry Caterpillar Touch and Feel PlaybookThe Very Hungry Caterpillar Little Learn

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Learn to count with the Very Hungry Caterpillar!· Learn your numbers up to 10 by counting amazing animals · Featuring Eric Carle's bright, distinctive artwork· Discover amazing animals, big and small· Strong and sturdy board book pages, for rough and tumble toddlersThe Very Hungry Caterpillar makes learning fun!

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