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The sixth book in the hilarious Magnificent Mabel series, highly illustrated throughout and with three short stories - perfect for newly-confident readers.Meet Mabel - she's MAGNIFICENT.Sometimes life isn't fair for Mabel Chase. Like for instance she has to invite EVERYONE in her class to her birthday party or she won't get any presents. And her school pack lunches are AWFUL. And when she goes on holiday she doesn't get a MINUTE to relax.But none of that matters in the end ... because Mabel is still MAGNIFICENT.With highly-relatable themes, brilliantly funny writing and wonderful artwork throughout, this is perfect for 5-7 year olds.Look out for:Magnificent Mabel and the Rabbit RiotMagnificent Mabel and the Christmas ElfMagnificent Mabel and the Egg and Spoon RaceMagnificent Mabel and the Magic CaterpillarMagnificent Mabel and the Very Important Witch

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Join Sophie on a magical adventure in this wonderfully fun and heart-warming picture book! There's a mysterious bookshop, tucked away from the world, with a rather unusual bookseller... Mr Leopard! Not only does Mr Leopard sell the most exciting books, he also has a whole team of animals creating the very best stories for children - just like this one! And as one little girl is about to discover, Mr Leopard's Bookshop is the most magical place in the world... A humorous and heart-warming story about friendship, discovery and wildly talented animals! Bright and gorgeous illustrations from up-and-coming illustrator, Julia Christians, bring the story to life Beautifully rhyming text from Alexa Brown for the whole family to enjoy

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Introducing a truly hilarious and one-of-a-kind new character: Magnificent Mabel!Sometimes life isn't fair for Mabel Chase. Like for instance she doesn't have one SINGLE pet in her whole life. And ALL the people in her class are losing their baby teeth. And she doesn't EVEN have a sprinkler in her own garden. But none of that matters in the end... because Mabel is still MAGNIFICENT.Three laugh-out-loud funny short stories, brilliantly illustrated throughout!With perfectly-observed, child-friendly humour, highly-relatable themes in each story, an incredibly distinctive voice, and stylish illustrations, these books are perfect for early readers.

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Meet Mabel - she's MAGNIFICENT.Sometimes life isn't fair for Mabel Chase. Like for instance she ALWAYS comes last at sports day, even though it is NOT HER FAULT. And her family have not taken her to one SINGLE dog show. And she NEVER gets a good part in the school play.But none of that matters in the end ... because Mabel is still MAGNIFICENT.The third book in a hilarious new series, highly illustrated throughout and with three short stories, this is ideal for newly-confident readers.A wonderful introduction to independent reading and chapter books for 5 - 7 year olds, with hugely relatable and perfectly-pitched themes that every parent and child will recognise, and ideal for fans of Pamela Butchart's Wigglesbottom Primary series and Alex T. Smith's Claude series.Look out for:Magnificent Mabel and the Rabbit RiotMagnificent Mabel and the Christmas Elf

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Meet Mabel - she's MAGNIFICENT.Sometimes life isn't fair for Mabel Chase. Like for instance a naughty Christmas Elf gets her into LOTS of trouble. And the new boy in her class at school REFUSES to be her friend. And no-one lets her look after her little cousin, even though she is BRILLIANT with toddlers. But none of that matters in the end ... because Mabel is still MAGNIFICENT.The second book in a hilarious new series, highly illustrated throughout and with three short stories, this is ideal for newly-confident readers.Look out for:Magnificent Mabel and the Rabbit RiotMagnificent Mabel and the Magic Caterpillar

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Gizmo has been my best friend since the day I was born - he's always been around. But now they're telling me he might not always be around which completely sucks. I'm determined that me and Gizmo will have lots more fun and adventures before he goes - I mean, he loves parties, deserves pampering, and needs a break by the seaside. And as for that old saying about how you can't teach an old dog new tricks - it's true, you really can't! Gizmo's bucket list is up and running - unlike Gizmo who is totally lazy and demanding to be carried . . . All the laugh-out-loud humour you'd expect from a Ben Davis book but with added heart and poignancy . . . and a four-legged character you'll fall in love with!

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Meet Mabel - she's MAGNIFICENT.Sometimes life isn't fair for Mabel Chase. Like for instance it is NEVER her turn to look after the class caterpillar. And she's not allowed a pair of glasses, even though she is SURE that she needs them. And her big sister Meg KEEPS ignoring her to do homework.But none of that matters in the end ... because Mabel is still MAGNIFICENT.The fourth book in a hilarious new series, highly illustrated throughout and with three short stories, this is ideal for newly-confident readers.Look out for:Magnificent Mabel and the Rabbit RiotMagnificent Mabel and the Christmas ElfMagnificent Mabel and the Egg and Spoon Race

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The fifth book in the hilarious Magnificent Mabel series, highly illustrated throughout and with three short stories - perfect for newly-confident readers.Meet Mabel - she's MAGNIFICENT.Sometimes life isn't fair for Mabel Chase. Like for instance she isn't allowed to go Trick or Treating on HALLOWEEN because she has to visit a relative instead. And even though there's a monster living under her bed, her parents STILL won't let her have a brand-new high-up bunk bed which wouldn't have ANY hiding spots for monsters. And NO-ONE at school believes her when she spots aliens in the playground. But none of that matters in the end ... because Mabel is still MAGNIFICENT.But none of that matters in the end ... because Mabel is still MAGNIFICENT.Look out for:Magnificent Mabel and the Rabbit RiotMagnificent Mabel and the Christmas ElfMagnificent Mabel and the Egg and Spoon RaceMagnificent Mabel and the Magic Caterpillar

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