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Now everyone can join the witch and her cat for a magical adventure with this fun and accessible playscript, adapted by the author from the bestselling picture book Room on the Broom.The Room on the Broom Play has been designed with rehearsals and performance in mind, with a clear layout and colour-coding for each character, perfect for helping children to follow their lines and join in the action!The book also contains a hints and tips section, which includes helpful advice on staging the play and ideas for props. There are also ideas for themed Room on the Broom activities.With Axel Scheffler's bright and characterful illustrations and Julia Donaldson's hilarious and witty rhyming playscript, this wonderful, dramatic way to share the classic story is sure to delight teachers, parents and children everywhere.

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Tiddler tells the tallest tales in the ocean, so who will believe him when he really gets caught in a net? Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's magical story is accompanied by a fun-filled audio CD: includes full story with music, Tiddler's Underwater Exploring Game, the Tiddler Song (plus instrumental version) and a readalong version of the story with musical page turns. There are even fish to cut out to make your own aquarium.

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A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood. A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good.Walk further into the deep dark wood, and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with an owl, a snake . . . and a hungry Gruffalo!Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's The Gruffalo is an undisputed modern classic and has become a bestselling phenomenon across the world with over 13.5 million copies sold. This award-winning rhyming story of a mouse and a monster has found its way into the hearts and bedtimes of an entire generation of children and will undoubtedly continue to enchant children for years and years to come. No home should be without The Gruffalo! Perfect for classroom use, The Gruffalo Big Book is an extra-large edition which includes activity ideas, and words and music for The Gruffalo song.

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As well as being the UK's most successful picture book author, Julia Donaldson is a gifted songwriter for children. A Treasury of Songs contains over twenty of her songs, including fun-filled action rhymes, Aesop's fables, and songs based on Julia Donaldson's best-loved picture books, including Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whale, The Stick Man, and The Gruffalo. This beautifully produced songbook treasury is illustrated throughout with Axel Scheffler's warm and wonderful artwork, and comes with a CD of all the songs performed by Julia herself, which will be familiar to anyone who has heard them on TV or radio or enjoyed one of Julia's live performances.Now in paperback with a thick, foiled cover The Treasury of Songs: Book and CD Pack will become a firm favourite on every child's shelf.

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Take a stroll in the deep dark wood with this amazing interactive gift edition of the bestselling picture book, The Gruffalo, with the full, original story – plus flaps to lift, tabs to pull and a pop-up surprise!Walk further into the deep dark wood and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with a fox, an owl, a snake . . . and a hungry gruffalo! Read the original much-loved classic story and join in the fun by lifting the flaps and sliding the tabs to change the scenes and bring the story to life. This stunning hardback gift edition of the classic story is perfect for little paws and is sure to delight parents and children alike.Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's The Gruffalo is an undisputed modern classic and has become a bestselling phenomenon across the world with over 17.5 million copies sold. This award-winning rhyming story of a mouse and a monster has found its way into the hearts and bedtimes of an entire generation of children and will undoubtedly continue to enchant children for years and years to come.

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The feisty heroines of these six folk tales all share one important quality: they are extremely SMART!The smart heroines of these folk tales come from different countries around the world. Natasha from Russia is full of comical fantasies but can still outwit the devil; Yamuna from India has eyes like the sun a mind to match; English Marian ... well, she wants to be an outlaw like Robin Hood!

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Award-winning and bestselling illustrator of The Gruffalo, Axel Scheffler has achieved worldwide acclaim for his humorous illustrations, and his books have been translated into over eighty languages. He has enjoyed particular success in his picture book collaborations with Julia Donaldson and for the popular lift-the-flap series, Tales From Acorn Wood. He is also the bestselling illustrator of Campbell novelty books On the Farm and Noisy Jungle, and the Rhyming Stories series.

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Jeremy James always seems to be getting into mischief and is fed up with grown-ups never knowing the answer to important questions . . .Join Jeremy James as he finds himself in a runaway car, causes havoc at a birthday party and comes up with a cunning plan on how to get rich.Illustrated throughout by the award-winning Axel Scheffler, David Henry Wilson's funny and gentle stories about the inimitable Jeremy James are much-loved classics, perfect for younger readers.

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The perfect colouring book for Pip and Posy fans!Grab your colouring pencils and pens and have fun colouring in your favourite characters from the hit TV show all about Pip and Posy and their wonderful world of play.This bumper colouring book includes scenes and characters from episodes, as well as a page of full-colour stickers, featuring TV animated artwork.The TV show is based on the bestselling picture book series, written by Camilla Reid and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.

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Zog is the keenest dragon in school. He's also the most accident-prone. Luckily, a mysterious little girl always comes by and patches up his bumps and bruises. But will she be able to help him with his toughest test: capturing a princess?

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The Gruffalo said it wid come tae nae guid If a gruffalo roamed in the deep mirk widd. "How no, how no?" "Because, hae nae doot, The Muckle Mad Moose will find ye oot." But one wild and windy night the Gruffalo's Wean ignores her father's warning and tiptoes out into the snow. After all, the Muckle Mad Moose doesn't really exist...does he? When Itchy Coo's Scots version of The Gruffalo was published in 2012 it immediately became a Scottish children's bestseller. Now, in the same format and using the same rich Scots vocabulary that has thrilled thousands of readers, the sequel is here. The Gruffalo books are among the most popular children's titles ever published, and James Robertson's Scots translations of them capture their warmth and excitement while adding a special Scottish dimension that weans and grown-ups alike just love.

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Stick Mannie bides in the faimly tree Wi his Stick Wifie Love and their stick bairnies three . . . After his morning jog goes horribly awry, this is the tale of Stick Man's epic journey to find his family, through the wilderness and seasons of the year. Can he make it past the playful puppy, through the river, past the nesting swan and even survive fiery flames in time for Christmas? It's not easy being a stick man, but with a bit of bravery, a touch of luck and a little help from a festive friend, he might just succeed! Full of fun rhymes, adventurous twists and turns plus endlessly charming illustrations, Stick Man is a modern Christmas classic sure to entertain the whole family.

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Thi Gruffalo waarned as ee shak ees haid,"Dinnae set fut in thi daip derk waid!"But ane caald nicht when thi Gruffalo's ehs are shut, thi Gruffalo's Bairn daandirs oot intae thi snaa. Eftir aa, aabody kens there's nae sitch thing as thi Heefin Hackit Moosie...eh no?In 2015, following on from the huge success of James Robertson's Scots translation of The Gruffalo, Itchy Coo published four dialect versions: the Orkney, Shetland, Doric and Dundee Gruffalos have all proved immensely popular as celebrations of the Scots language's astonishing regional diversity.Matthew Fitt's Dundonian version of The Gruffalo is now followed by Thi Dundee Gruffalo's Bairn. A cautionary tale about what happens when a small Gruffalo leaves the comfort of its cave and sets off into the dark wood on a wintry night, this is sure to be another big hit in Dundee and with Dundonian speakers wherever they bide.

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Everybody loves The Gruffalo and now you can enjoy this children's classic for the very first time in Dundonian Scots! Translated by Matthew Fitt and published by Itchy Coo, this new edition of The Gruffalo will delight both children and adults alike."A moosie taen a daandir throo thi daip, derk waid.A tod saa that moosie an that moosie looked gaid."Come a buttie further intil thi daip, derk waid, an find oot whut happens whin thi clivver moosie comes faiss ti faiss wi a hoolit, a snake an a gruffalo whaa's stervin...

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An ancient twist on the award-winning story of The Gruffalo, in which a clever little mouse outwits the creatures of the deep dark wood, is the perfect picture book, loved by children and adults the world over. This Latin edition of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's beloved tale is set in forty-six elegiac couplets, the translation drawing on the language and style of the classical poets to brilliantly capture the rhythm and mischievous spirit of the original story.

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Gie's yer bridies and bannocks, Yer puddens and teacakes tae! For I am the Rat, the Reiver Rat, And whitiver I want I'll hae. Caw cannie when the Reiver Rat's aboot. He'll pauchle yer scran...and yer hert! In this brilliant new Scots translation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's classic tale, find out what happens to the swashbuckling Reiver Rat who steals everyone s food at the point of a sword.

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Everybody loves The Gruffalo and now you can enjoy this children's classic for the very first time in Scots. Translated by James Robertson and published by Itchy Coo, this new edition of The Gruffalo has been approved by Julia Donaldson and will delight both children and adults alike. "A moose took a dauner through the deep, mirk widd. A tod saw the moose and the moose looked guid." Come a wee bit further intae the deep, mirk widd, and find oot whit happens when the sleekit moose comes face tae face wi a hoolet, a snake and a hungry gruffalo...

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Everybody loves The Gruffalo and now you can enjoy this children's classic for the very first time in Orcadian Scots! Translated by Simon W. Hall and published by Itchy Coo, this new edition of The Gruffalo will delight both children and adults alike."A moose teuk a dander through the grimly trees.A fox saw a moose an thowt, You'll feed me."Come a peedie bit further intae the grimly trees an find oot whit happens when the sleekit moose comes nose wae a cattie-face, a snek an a hungry gruffalo...

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It's Posy's big day and she's delighted with Pip's present of a beautiful toy bus. The friends have fun with the bus, then play some energetic party games and, before long, it's time for the birthday tea. But just as Pip is carrying the magnificent birthday cake to the table, he trips over the bus and flies into the air - along with Posy's cake!

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A heartwarming and charming story from the UK's number one picture book author and illustrator. Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every page with lots of details to spot. Friendship and loyalty are at the heart of this story. Perfect for cat lovers!

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The witch and her cat are happily flying through the sky on a broomstick when the wind picks up and blows away the witch's hat, then her bow, and then her wand! Luckily, three helpful animals find the missing items, and all they want in return is a ride on the broom. But is there room on the broom for so many friends?

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The witch had a cat And an awfie lang hat, And gingery hair That she pit in a plait. Hoo the cat purred And hoo the witch grinned As they sat on their bizzum And fleed through the wind. But hoo the witch peenged And the cat fuffed and aw When the wind wis sae wild That the hat blew awa. 'Doon!' cried the witch, And they fleed tae the grund. They riped and they reenged But nae hat could be fund. Then oot fae the bushes (and this is the truth) There breeshled a dug Wi the hat in his mooth...Room on the Broom is probably Julia Donaldson's best-loved picture book after The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child. Following the huge success of these two titles in their Scots language versions, Room on the Broom in Scots is sure to be another big hit with Scottish mums, dads and bairns.

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Join the Gruffalo and all your favourite picture book characters in this search-and-find activity book. With 17 super scenes to search and over 120 things to spot!Explore the deep dark wood with the Gruffalo, escape a hungry dragon with the witch, and journey around the world with the snail and the whale, in this colourful activity book based on all your favourite picture books from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.The Gruffalo and Friends Search and Find is perfect to keep little ones busy during holidays, journeys and rainy days.

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'By a lunkarty loch on a faur-awa planetThere steyed a young Smed‚ and her name wis Janet.No that faur aff‚ on a haggerty hill‚There steyed a young Smoo, and he wis cried Bill.'Come on a wonderful adventure in Scots! Travel with the Smeds and Smoos as they journey to the planets of Mubjub, Feckilty, Glaur and Slaister, meet the Sklaffies and the Klags and along the way learn a very important lesson about love. Full of fun rhymes and adventurous twists and turns, The Smeds and the Smoos in Scots is sure to entertain the whole family.

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The Gruffalo said 'Noo, listen tae me -Nivver go oot in that cowld, snowy trees!'But wan snowy night the Gruffalo's Bairn ignores whit her fither has tellt her an tiptoes oot intae the cowld. Eftir aal, there's no such thing as the Muckle Mad Moose ... is there?In 2015, following on from the huge success of James Robertson's Scots translation of The Gruffalo, Itchy Coo published four dialect versions: the Orkney, Shetland, Doric and Dundee Gruffalos have all proved immensely popular as celebrations of the Scots language's astonishing regional diversity.Simon Hall's Orkney version of The Gruffalo is now followed by The Orkney Gruffalo's Bairn. A cautionary tale about what happens when a small Gruffalo leaves the comfort of its cave and sets off into the dark wood on a wintry night, this is sure to be another big hit in Orkney and with Orcadian speakers wherever they bide.

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Everybody loves The Gruffalo and now you can enjoy this children's classic for the very first time in Doric Scots! Translated by Sheena Blackhall and published by Itchy Coo, this new edition of The Gruffalo will delight both children and adults alike."A moose tuik a dander ben the wid.A tod saw the moose, and the moose luiked guid."Come a wee bit farrer intae thon deep mirk wid, an fin oot fit happens fin the sleekit moose faas in wi a hoolet, a snake an a hungry gruffalo . . .

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Pip and Posy are having a fun day at the seaside, collecting shells and digging the sand. But when Posy has a nap, Pip makes friends with a boy called Zac. Zac is very cool - he has lots of amazing toys AND he's really good at handstands. So, to her dismay, when Posy wakes up, she finds that Pip is more interested in playing with Zac than her.

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Da Gruffalo said dat nae gruffalo sudIvver set fit i da mirky wid.But ee nicht o snaa da Gruffalo's Bairn nivver leets whit her faider is telt her an tippers oot inta da caald. Eftir aa, der no sicca thing as da Muckle Mean Moose ... is dere?In 2015, following on from the huge success of James Robertson's Scots translation of The Gruffalo, Itchy Coo published four dialect versions: the Orkney, Shetland, Doric and Dundee Gruffalos have all proved immensely popular as celebrations of the Scots language's astonishing regional diversity.Laureen Johnson's Shetlandic version of The Gruffalo is now followed by Christine De Luca's The Shetland Gruffalo's Bairn. A cautionary tale about what happens when a small Gruffalo leaves the comfort of its cave and sets off into the dark wood on a wintry night, this is sure to be another big hit in Shetland and with Shetlandic speakers wherever they bide.

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"A gallus moose taen a daunerthrough a scary big wood.A fox clocked the moosean the moose looked good."Moan intae the scary big wood an funnoot whit the score wiz, when the wee gallus moose squared uptae an auld owl, a sleekit snake an a ginormous gruffalo...Everybody loves The Gruffalo and now you can enjoy this children's classic for the very first time in Glaswegian! Translated by Elaine C. Smith and published by Itchy Coo, this new edition of The Gruffalo will delight both children and adults alike.Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's The Gruffalo has become a bestselling phenomenon across the world. This award-winning rhyming story of a mouse and a monster is now a modern classic, and will enchant children for years to come.

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Everybody loves The Gruffalo's Child and now you can enjoy this children's classic for the very first time in Glaswegian! Translated by Elaine C. Smith and published by Itchy Coo, this new edition of The Gruffalo's Child will delight both children and adults alike. Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's The Gruffalo's Child has become a bestselling phenomenon across the world. This award-winning rhyming story of a mouse and a monster is now a modern classic, and will enchant children for years to come. The Gruffalo said that nae gruffalo shouldEver set fit in the scary big wood.But the Gruffalo's Wean is pure gallus and tough,and wan wintry night she dauners oot intaethe snow. Efter aw, the Big Bad Moosediznae really exist... diz he?

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A brilliantly festive sticker activity book in the Pip and Posy series!Based on the animation by the award-winning production company Magic Light Pictures, this book is packed with puzzles, festive colouring, and stickers galore that will entice all children to join in the Christmas celebrations along with Pip and Posy. Four pages of stickers and bright artwork from the TV episodes bring Pip and Posy's wonderful world of play to life.The animation is inspired by the picture books from the bestselling and award-winning The Gruffalo illustrator, Axel Scheffler.

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The Gruffalo quo, "Ye'll dae as I bid -Niver set fit in the deep derk wid."Bit ae snawy nicht the Gruffalo's Bairn ignores fit her faither has tellt her an tip-taes oot intae the cauld. Eftir aa, there's nae sic thing as the Muckle Coorse Moose... is there?In 2015, following on from the huge success of James Robertson's Scots translation of The Gruffalo, Itchy Coo published four dialect versions: the Orkney, Shetland, Doric and Dundee Gruffalos have all proved immensely popular as celebrations of the Scots language's astonishing regional diversity.Sheena Blackhall's Doric version of The Gruffalo is now followed by The Doric Gruffalo's Bairn. A cautionary tale about what happens when a small Gruffalo leaves the comfort of its cave and sets off into the dark wood on a wintry night, this is sure to be another big hit in the North-East and with Doric speakers wherever they bide.

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Posy is happily baking cakes when a hairy monster appears at her door! Poor Posy, she feels quite alarmed - until she notices that it's not a real monster after all, but Pip dressed in a very silly costume. A funny, not-very-scary story for the very young, with gentle lessons about being brave and taking turns.

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This brilliant collection contains 18 songs from Julia Donalson and friends. Including songs from best-loved picture books, The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom and What the Ladybird Heard, as well as many more fun-filled action songs and characters.Sing along with the T. Rex chorus, misbehave with Cave Baby and make a wish with Sugarlump and the Unicorn. An array of songs, perfect for dancing to at home, singing in the car or winding down for bed.This action packed collection contains songs from some of Julia's best loved picture books and illustrator patnerships, including: Rebecca Cobb, Emily Gravett, Lydia Monks, David Roberts, Axel Scheffler and Nick Sharratt.

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A sumptuous treasury of original fairytales from the brothers Grimm, introduced by award-winning author Cornelia Funke and with full colour illustrations by artists Quentin Blake, Raymond Briggs, Axel Scheffler, Oliver Jeffers, Helen Oxenbury and Emma Chichester Clark celebrating the bicentenary of the first volume of Grimms' original fairytales.From the land of fantastical castles, vast lakes and deep forests, the Brothers Grimm collected a treasury of enchanting folk and fairy stories full of giants and dwarfs, witches and princesses, magical beasts and cunning children. From classics such as 'The Frog Prince' and 'Hansel and Grettel' to the delights of 'Ashputtel' - the original Cinderella - all hold a timeless magic which has enthralled children for generations.Illustrators Quentin Blake, Raymond Briggs, Axel Scheffler, Helen Oxenbury, and Oliver Jeffers have each chosen their personal favourite fairytale to illustrate, and their individual styles make this a unique treasury for all the family to share.Contains over 50 original fairytales, collected and written by Jacob Ludwig Carol Grimm (1785-1863) and Wilhelm Carl Grimm (1786-1859), universally known as 'the brothers Grimm'. Born in the German state of Hesse, their ambition was to collect traditional tales in order to preserve Germany's heritage. They published two volumes in 1812 and 1814 which include some of the best-known fairy tales of all time, such as 'Tom Thumb' and 'The Elves and the Shoemaker'. Grimms' original fairytales - some dark and scary, others light and fun - are the foundation of many favourite picture books today.This beautiful treasury is published to celebrate the bicentenary of the first volume of Grimms' original fairytales, and includes full page colour plates by today's top children's book illustrators.

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From the creators of The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom, an unforgettable tale of a brave little penguin on the journey of a lifetime.Excited by his aunts'' stories of the South Pole, plucky penguin Jonty Gentoo sneaks out of the zoo and sets off to find the land of the gentoo penguins. However, the world is a very big place for a little gentoo penguin and enthusiastic Jonty swims... in the wrong direction! Join Jonty Gentoo on a pole-to-pole adventure as he meets new friends and -- finally -- finds his way home.Written in Julia Donaldson''s unparalleled rhyme and illustrated with Axel Scheffler''s witty pictures, Jonty Gentoo has humor, heart, and a plucky penguin hero that young readers will find irresistible.

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An amazing interactive gift edition of the bestselling picture book, Room on the Broom, with flaps to lift, tabs to pull and a truly magnificent pop-up surprise!There's room on the broom for the witch's cat, but what about a dog, a bird, a frog . . . and a hungry dragon? Read the much-loved classic story and join in the fun by lifting the flaps and sliding the tabs to change the scenes and bring the story to life.From the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom: A Read and Play Story is a stunning hardback gift edition of the classic story and is sure to delight parents and children alike.

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Gracie Grabbit is going to the zoo with her dad, but she has one problem – her dad's a cheeky robber! She needs to stop him spoiling her day, but how? Luckily, a friendly tiger is on hand to help out – with lots of fun and mix-ups along the way. Introducing a brand-new cast of characters, Gracie Grabbit and the Tiger is a very funny, exciting picture book from award-winning author/illustrator Helen Stephens. Painted in Helen's much-loved retro style. A perfect gift book from the much-loved creator of the How to Hide a Lion series. Praise for How to Hide a Lion: "Funny and warm-hearted" Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo "I read How to Hide a Lion with my son. We love it together." David Walliams

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