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A cosy story filled with enlightening facts about how lighthouses work for children who are fascinated by the wonder of the sea. On a rocky island in the middle of the sea, Eva's Grandad is the keeper of the lighthouse. When storms brew and the mist descends, the lighthouse offers a beacon of hope to sailors trying to find their way home. Why were lighthouses first created? How does the light travel so far? What happens when a storm hits? Join Eva and her Grandad and discover all about the inner workings of a lighthouse, what a lighthouse keeper does all day and thrilling stories of daring sea rescues. Did you know that you can see the light from a lighthouse nearly 30km away? Readers will learn about cloud formations, stars in the night sky and the wildlife that surrounds the lighthouse. There is always lots to do and see as a lighthouse keeper. With beautiful illustrations and a charming story, A Lighthouse Story is an engaging story that introduces you to the fascinating world of a lighthouse keeper. A beautiful book to treasure.

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Follow Hope the blue whale on her epic journey across the oceans, in this uplifting tale, inspired by the story of the real Hope the whale – one of the Natural History Museum's most loved exhibits.Told through the eyes of one little boy, this enchanting story reimagines Hope's life. As every year he looks out for Hope on her annual migration from the icy seas of the arctic, to the warm tropics. Beautifully illustrated by Laura Chamberlain, this is a stunning picture book about one of our planet's most magnificent creatures. Hope the Whale includes a fold-out, non-fiction spread at the back, with information about the real Hope the whale, as well as further facts on blue whales. Created in consultation with the Natural History Museum.

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Inspired by a true story, The Little War Cat is a moving tale of hope amidst conflict, written by debut author Hiba Noor Khan and beautifully illustrated by the astonishing Laura Chamberlain. The Little War Cat follows the story of a little grey cat who is caught up in the BANGS and CRASHES of the humans in boots, who have changed the city of Aleppo she knew so well into one that's harder to recognize. She is roaming the streets looking for food and shelter when an unlikely friend appears. He shows her that kindness is still there when you look for it, and soon the little grey cat knows exactly what to do to made a difference herself.

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