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Pluto got the shock of his life when he was kicked out of the famous nine. His planet status was stripped away, leaving him lost and confused. Poor Pluto! On his quest to find a place where he belongs, he talks to comets, asteroids, and meteoroids. He doesn't fit in anywhere! But when Pluto is about to give up, he runs into a dwarf planet and finally finds his place in the solar system. This feel-good picture book combines a popular science topic with character education themes of self discovery, acceptance, and friendship. It has bonus material in the back matter to support the curriculum.

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A pleasingly absurd caper where kids outwit crooks, ghost are let out of the bag, and grandparents refuse to behave! From beloved and best-selling author Malorie Blackman. Grandma Gertie is rather strange. With her big square glasses and a parrot on her hat, Anna and Kasper don't know what to make of her. But Grandma's got a secret… Grandpa Bert is a ghost and he's travelled all the way from Barbados squished inside her handbag! Even worse, they're being followed and Grandpa Bert could be in very grave danger… Can Anna and Kasper help their grandparents before it's too late? A hilarious family adventure filled with ghosts and laughs.

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There is magic inside you if you only dare to look. Dragons are the heroes we need. They have fires in their bellies, wisdom in their eyes, and hearts big enough to welcome one and all. And now you can be one, too! In this ingenious book filled with hands-on activities, quests and quizzes, exciting stories, and charming illustrations every young reader will discover firsthand how to slay their fears and find their inner power. How, in other words, to Be the Dragon, filled with courage, kindness, insight, compassion, positivity, and so much more. And that is something to roar about!

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Since the Takano family's new foster pet, Murray the ferret, arrived at their house, all sorts of things have gone missing: shoes, jewellery, keys, coins... Although eight-year-old Kaita enjoys solving the mysteries, she worries that finding a forever home for the lovable furry bandit will be near impossible! Playful illustrations and lots of sleuthing fun make this chapter book a treat for animal lovers and mystery fans alike.

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Quack! Moo! Oink! Bring the busy farmyard to life! Let's listen to the animals on the farm and read fun animal facts on every page. Did you know cockerels crow all day long, not just when the sun comes up? Cock-a-doodle-doo!Explore the noisy farm, press the sound buttons to hear the cow moo, the lamb baa-baa, the duck quack-quack and the pig oink-oink. What sound does a barn owl make? This interactive fun farm book will keep your child entertained and engaged. Quack! Moo! Oink! 10 sound buttons feature 10 different animal sounds including cows, pigs, horses, dogs and more!Colourful, educational, sturdy board pages have first fun animal facts on every pageBring the farmyard to life and follow along by pressing the corresponding sound buttons for each page.Vivid illustrations and shaped cutouts of characters used to turn the pages, a sensory learning experience for children.Following along with the story and pushing the corresponding sound buttons supports matching and fine motor skillsBabies and toddlers will love exploring around the farm and reading this book over and over again!

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