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Join the Piñataverse for loads of fun in this jam-packed annual!This brilliant annual is full of activities, puzzles and games to play. It's perfect for keeping the biggest Pinata Smashlings fans entertained for hours!Make the Piñataverse part of your Christmas!Don't miss these other Piñata Smashlings books:Piñata Smashlings: Smashlings Collector's GuidePiñata Smashlings: Super StickersPiñata Smashlings: Where's that Smashling? A Search-and-Find Book

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Rediscover the A Puffin Book series and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this highly anticipated edition of Tales from Watership Down.Return to the warren with this treasured collection of short stories, an epic encore to the timeless classic Watership Down.Dig deeper into the extraordinary inner lives of Bigwig, Dandelion, Fiver, Hazel, and the legendary El-ahrairah steeped in rich tradition and unearth the untold legends, passed down through generations, that shaped their destinies. . .

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Learn all about different shapes with Peppa and her family! Peppa and George are on holiday aboard a cruise ship! Encourage children to find and count the shapes on the ship, and talk about what they look like. Then lift the flaps to discover how two shapes placed together can make an entirely different shape! Learn with Peppa: Peppa's Shape Hunt is a sturdy, innovative board book that introduces preschool children to the names and properties of a circle, square, rectangle, triangle and others. Peppa and her friends take centre stage in this brand-new series of phonics readers, activity books and interactive board books Shaped flaps and age-appropriate vocabulary to help develop children''s understanding of shapes and counting Lift the flaps to change one shape into a different one! Each Learn with Peppa book has been developed by educational experts Access additional resources and guid

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Practise first coding skills with Peppa and her friends!Use the colourful stickers to complete the code blocks and work out what each different code will do. These simple offline coding activities help to develop logical thinking and problem-solving skills and are a great way of introducing children to coding.Learn with Peppa wipe-clean and sticker activity books focus on key early learning topics such as letters, counting, coding, shapes and numbers and also help children develop awareness of their own feelings and key relationships. Peppa and her friends take centre stage in this brand-new sticker activity book Fun, interactive sticker placement activities help your child develop offline logic and problem-solving skills that are the building blocks of online coding Each Learn with Peppa sticker activity book has been developed by educational experts and contains helpful hints and tips for using

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Did you know you could turn 1 into 1,000,000? And there''s more than one way to do it!Stocks, shares, taxes, saving, investing, these things all sound confusing (and maybe even a little boring), but understanding more about money can help you to embrace your inner entrepreneur, make the world a better place, and even make some extra money for yourself while doing so.You''ve been presented with 1 and now is your chance to grow that money and make yourself a millionaire. You''ll meet people along the way who all have different approaches to money - you''ll meet risk-takers, money-savers, people who are nifty with numbers and business pros. Some of the advice will be good. Some ... not so good.But financial advisor Emmanuel Asuquo will help you cut through the noise, give you the tools to make decisions that are right for you - and show how YOU could become a millionaire!

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Brought to you by Puffin.This audio edition of Charlie and The Chocolate Factory is narrated by iconic British actor David Tennant (Doctor Who, Good Omens, Around The World in 80 Days), and is bursting with fantabulous sound effects.Greetings to you, the lucky finder of this Gold Ticket from Mr Willy Wonka! Tremendous things are in store for you!Charlie Bucket''s life is about to change forever, thanks to one miraculous moment!Willy Wonka, chocolate maker extraordinaire, has hidden five golden tickets in five ordinary bars of chocolate, and any child who finds one will get the chance to visit his incredible factory.And Charlie has found one . . . But so have . . .Augustus Gloop - a glutton for chocolateVeruca Salt - a spoiled and selfish bratViolet Beauregarde - a repulsive gum-chewerMike Teavee - a television fiendWith a chocolat

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Introduce your baby to first colours in this gorgeous pop-up book, illustrated by Nila Aye. Based on the popular tale of Little Red Riding Hood, a simplified story runs through the book for a shared reading experience. Each spread features a central pop-up together with a number or word for your child to learn. With bold illustration and sturdy, satisfying pop-ups, little ones will want to turn the pages again and again.First coloursEncourages imaginationRecommended for children 18months+Also available in the Ladybird Little Pop-Ups series:Cinderella: A book of numbersComing soon:Hansel and Gretel: A book of wordsGoldilocks and the Three Bears: A book of opposites

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Mummy Pig is Super Mummy!Peppa and George love doing everything with their mummy. Racing on their scooters, making craft projects, dressing up and having fun together at soft play. Peppa's mummy can do ANYTHING. The perfect Mother's Day present for Mummy Pigs and little readers everywhere! A wonderful read for a snuggly bedtime story, this book will make the whole family smile!

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Peppa loves baking! Miss Rabbit is holding a baking competition and Peppa wants to bake something special. With Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig to help, they make a sponge cake, then a carrot cake (Miss Rabbit likes carrots)... and a chocolate cake.How will Peppa choose which cake to enter?

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Everyone's favourite game maker, Mr Lemoncello, is testing out his new FABULOUS FACT-FINDING FRENZY game! Kyle must compete in a great race - by bicycle, bookmobile, and even Mr. Lemoncello's corporate banana jet! - to find fascinating facts about famous Americans.But then a few surprising 'facts' surface about Mr Lemoncello . . . Could Kyle's hero be a fraud? Kyle and the other kids will have to dig deep to find out the truth before it's GAME OVER for Mr Lemoncello . . . !

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It's 1946. The war is over and Europe lies in ruins. Fourteen year old Felix dreams of finding happiness elsewhere. When he's offered the chance to go to Australia, he seizes the opportunity. So does someone very dear to him, even though she wasn't actually invited. Felix and Anya have high hopes for a new life in Australia, but before they can accept the love and friendship of their new land they must confront the murderous urge for revenge that still hangs over them.Felix knows he hasn't faced anything like this before. He may not survive, but he's hoping he will. Maybe.This powerfully moving addition to Morris Gleitzman's bestselling series takes place in 1945, following directly on from the story told in Soon. This intensely affecting story will move readers of all ages. It will be welcomed by the many Holocaust educators who use Once and the sequels to teach upper primary and lower secondary children and embraced by any reader who loves passionate, moving and brilliant stories.

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Bloodlines: The Golden Lily is the second book in the bestselling Bloodlines series by Richelle Mead, set in the world of Vampire Academy - NOW A MAJOR FILM. A pulse-pounding world of magic, alchemy, vampires and true love awaits . . . Sydney Sage protects vampire secrets - and human lives.WILL LOVE LOSE HER EVERYTHING SHE KNOWS?In hiding in a Californian boarding school, Sydney's life has become irrevocably intertwined with Jill Dragomir, the vampire Moroi princess she has been tasked with protecting. She has grown close to those in Jill's royal circle - and to someone in particular. Someone that forces her to question everything the alchemists believe in. Someone forbidden.When a shocking secret threatens to tear the vampire world - her new world - apart, Sydney's loyalties are tested more than ever. Should she trust the alchemists - or her heart?Praise for Richelle Mead:'Exciting, empowering and un-put-downable.' MTV's Hollywood Crush'We're suckers for it!' - Entertainment WeeklyAlso available in the Bloodlines series:Bloodlines (Book 1)Bloodlines: The Golden Lily (Book 2)Bloodlines: The Indigo Spell (Book 3)Bloodlines: The Fiery Heart (Book 4)And don't miss: Bloodlines: Silver Shadows (Book 5)Discover where the story began in the Vampire Academy series:*NOW A MAJOR FILM*Vampire Academy (Book 1)Vampire Academy: Frostbite (Book 2) Vampire Academy: Shadow Kiss (Book 3)Vampire Academy: Blood Promise (Book 4)Vampire Academy: Spirit Bound (Book 5) Vampire Academy: Last Sacrifice (Book 6)

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The Battle for Christmas! Laugh your socks off with the first in a brand-new series from the king of comedy, Jeremy Strong! A Cosmic Pyjamas Adventure . . .When Ellie puts on her new pyjamas, strange things start to happen. She and her little brother, Max, are whisked off to the Christmas Shop where a battle is raging between a valiant troop of toys and the scaaaarry Christmas Tree Fairy and her army of angels.Can Ellie and Max save Christmas for the world - or will they be arrested for being mince spies? This is the first book in the Cosmic Pyjamas series. They're magical and they're dangerous. You have been warned!Jeremy Strong is immensely popular with children, who love his unique brand of silliness. He won the Children's Book Award in 1997 with The Hundred-Mile-an-Hour Dog, and in 2008 won the Sheffield Children's Book Award for Beware! Killer Tomatoes. In 2013 his nationwide tour will hunt out Britain's funniest kid!

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One stormy night, five stranded schoolchildren uncover the story of Richard Clayton Harwick – a boy who many years ago learned what it was like to have a truly wicked stepfather. But the children have stories of their own step-parents to tell – stories that have warmth and humour, as well as sadness, and a fair share of happy endings. ‘For children who have some similar experience, this novel will be therapeutic; for those who haven’t it’s an absorbing read, to make them laugh and cry’ Sunday Telegraph.

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GLORY GARDENS C.C. are now in the North County Under Thirteen League, and the pressure is really on. Hooker, as captain, worries that the team won't be able to hold it together: arrogant Clive is always picking fights, Ohbert is still as useless as ever, and there are all the usual rows and injuries. But there's also Mack, the new player; the lucky mascot 'Gatting'; plus the whole team's unwavering determination to win against all the odds.

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The Kind Kitchen is not just the title of a cookbook, or the name of a restaurant, it embodies a way of living for Jay Mac. As he says: “We don’t have a Planet B to call home! This one is all we have, and we have the power to change the way we treat mother earth through the foods we choose to eat”. Being vegan doesn’t have to mean a lifetime of lentils and lettuce leaves. Jay’s innovative and imaginative recipes reimagine all your favourite dishes, from mac ‘n cheese, chicken wings, burritos, bao buns and maki rolls, to burgers and bunny chow. When it comes to sweet treats, he has has adapted family favourites, such as milk tart, pumpkin fritters and cheesecake to be dairy free, while his smoothies and plant-based milks mean less reliance on store-bought products. Jay Mac has mastered the art of turning mushrooms into chicken, carrots into lox, celeriac into fish and beetroot into burgers, as well as the even darker art of making meat from wheat. Join him in the The Kind Kitchen and learn his secrets for how to make tasty, tempting and affordable vegan food at home.

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Moving house can be hard. Can Duggee and the Squirrels help Snail to move house easily?Join everyone''s favourite dog in this funny tale for budding young Squirrels!Duggee teaches the Squirrels to LIFT, PUSH, PULL and ROLL to move Snail''s things efficiently.Want more Duggee? Try:Hey Duggee: The Potty BadgeHey Duggee: The Handwashing BadgeHey Duggee: The Football Badge

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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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