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Favourite fairy tales are turned upside down in this laugh-out-loud bedtime story, where everyone wants to be the hero.Everyone knows that the very last story before bed is the best story of all, but what if ALL the fairy tale characters want part of the action?! It's chaos! Cinderella hijacks the story of The Three Little Pigs, adamant that her story is the best, then Little Red Riding Hood jumps in, insisting that her story is better because it's full of danger. And then, uh-oh, the Big Bad Wolf turns up too! But then disaster strikes - the reader is still awake and needs a story! With some much-needed teamwork, the characters make up a story together and one with enough funniness, romance, danger AND cake (obviously) to keep everyone happy.A reinvented fairy tale to make the whole family laugh, with wonderfully witty illustrations and a peep-through hole in the cover!By the bestselling picture book author, Nicola O'Byrne, winner of the Waterstone's Children's Book Prize 2014.Can't get enough? Discover more inventive and interactive stories from bestselling picture book creator, Nicola O'Byrne. Why not try Bad Cat, Open Very Carefully, The Rabbit, the Dark and the Biscuit Tin, and Use Your Imagination.Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!

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Rabbit doesn't want to go to bed, so he decides to kidnap The Dark and trap it in a cookie tin so he can stay up all night long. But then The Dark reminds Rabbit of all the good things that darkness brings. What about all the nocturnal animals? And surely you can’t have a yummy breakfast of toast and honey and fresh orange juice unless you've been to bed? But the BEST thing about the dark, of course, is reading a really good bedtime story!

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If bedtime is a battle, then this hilarious, inventive picture book from international bestseller, Nicola O'Byrne, is exactly what you need. Rabbit has had a very good idea. He does NOT want to go to bed and so he puts The Dark in the biscuit tin so that he won't have to. Now he can stay up all night long! But The Dark gently reminds Rabbit of all the reasons why the dark and night are needed. What about all the nocturnal animals? And surely you can't have a yummy breakfast of toast and honey and fresh orange juice unless you've been to bed? But the very BEST thing about nighttime has to be a bedtime story, doesn't it? Rabbit is finally persuaded and lets The Dark out of the biscuit tin . . . the moment the story starts, Rabbit falls fast asleep. Goodnight, Rabbit!A funny and original bedtime story with fabulous surprise fold-out pages!From the bestselling author of Open Very Carefully, winner of the Waterstone's Children's Book Prize 2014.Can't get enough? Discover more hilarious stories from Nicola; Bad Cat, Open Very Carefully, What's Next Door?, The Last Book Before Bedtime, Use Your Imagination.Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!

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At the Ferocious Dragon Academy, dragons-in-training learn the arts of bone crunching and teeth sharpening. But there is one dragon who harbours a passion for a most undragon-like pastime . . . Meet Flamie Oliver. To look at, Flamie is as terrifying as a dragon can get. But behind closed doors, Flamie is . . . a stupendously spectacular Star Baker! That's right – choux, rough, salty, sweet and puff – Flamie loves it all. In fact, he loves baking so much that his studies at the Ferocious Dragon Academy are starting to suffer, and there's a chance he won't graduate! Flamie's going to need a real showstopper to get out of this one. On your marks, get set . . . BAKE! Fabulously funny and perfect for fans of BBCs Great British Bake Off

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Imagination knows no limits in this fairy tale with a twist by award-winning picture book creator, Nicola O'Byrne. Rabbit is BORED and doesn't know what to do, but Wolf has the perfect solution: "Why not write a story?" he suggests. Well, Rabbit is just delighted - what a brilliant idea! And so Wolf teaches Rabbit to use his imagination to create the perfect story with lots of exciting props and interesting characters. Rabbit is DESPERATE to know what happens when it suddenly becomes clear that Wolf is very hungry - so THAT'S how the story ends! But Wolf hasn't reckoned on Rabbit's brilliant imagination and, in a final clever twist with a big fold-out surprise page, Rabbit sends that wily wolf into space. "Now, THAT was a good idea," says Rabbit.Just like the mouse in the Gruffalo, the clever rabbit cunningly outwits the big bad wolf.With a large, fold-out rocket page! Poor old wolf, he never saw it coming!From the winner of the Waterstone's Children's Book Prize 2014.Can't get enough? Discover more inventive and interactive stories from bestselling picture book creator, Nicola O'Byrne. Why not try Bad Cat, Open Very Carefully, The Rabbit, the Dark and the Biscuit Tin, and The Last Book Before Bedtime.Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!

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Bursting with imagination, this sequel to the award-winning Open Very Carefully, is full of interactive fun. Carter, our cross crocodile hero is back, and he's NOT happy. He's stuck in another book and all he wants to do is find his way home, but he can't get there by himself. He needs YOUR help!In this unique, interactive picture book, with cut-out holes throughout, children are encouraged to take part in the story, to create a door in the page and use their imagination to guide Carter into new worlds, from stormy seas to hot deserts and icy lands. But will that cranky croc and the little friends he's made along the way ever find their way home? A hilarious story with cut-out holes throughout that's great fun for the reader, but bad news for a cross crocodile! From the winner of the Waterstone's Children's Book Prize 2014.Can't get enough? Discover more inventive and interactive stories from bestselling picture book creator, Nicola O'Byrne. Why not try Bad Cat, Open Very Carefully, The Rabbit, the Dark and the Biscuit Tin, The Last Book Before Bedtime and Use Your Imagination.Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!

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It's time to have a SPOOKTASTIC Halloween with another picture book in the Dear Dinosaur series, written by Chae Strathie and illustrated by Nicky O'Byrne. Join the mighty T. Rex and Max as they exchange letters ahead of one of the most exciting times of the year: HALLOWEEN! Get dressed, be spooky... and maybe a little goofy. The City Museum is throwing a Halloween-themed party and of course Max is invited. The only thing is T. REX HASN'T BEEN INVITED! And so T. Rex decides to throw his own party - and what a party it will be! This T.Rex-cellent tale of friendship is packed with letters and cards to read. Another fantastic addition to the bestselling Dear Dinosaur series, this time with a Halloween twist! This series is written as an exchange of letters between Max and T. Rex, making it the perfect book for little ones who love to be challenged in their reading. Illustrated by the fantastic Nicky O'Byrne, bestselling illustrator behind Open Very Carefully and Bad Cat! Other books available in this series: Dear Dinosaur Dear Dinosaur: T. Rex on Tour Dear Santasaur

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Join Max and T.Rex for a Choctastic adventure in the next picture book in the Dear Dinosaur series, written by Chae Strathie and illustrated by Nicola O'Byrne! When Max finds out that Dinosaurs normally eat twigs, stones and creepy-crawlies - EW! - he wants them to be able to try a tasty treat for a change. Max sends T.Rex some of his favourite sweets, chocolate buttons, to share with the other dinosaurs! But T.Rex isn't great at sharing his new favourite food with the other dinosaurs ... oh no! So Max shows T.Rex that chocolate is THE BEST, but SHARING it makes it taste better! A brilliant edition, perfect for Easter gifts, to the bestselling Dear Dinosaur series, with a chocolate and sweet treat filled adventure! Written with a mixture of letters, emails and postcards sent between Max and his best friend, T.Rex The perfect gift for dinosaur loving toddlers Funny text with bold and bright illustrations

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Watch out! A crocodile is eating his way through your favourite bedtime picture book!What would you do if you were settling down for a quiet bedtime story and you realised that a crocodile had fallen into your book? And what if that crocodile was furious? Would you slam that book shut or would you be brave enough to peek? This very grumpy crocodile has ended up in totally the wrong book, and so he decides to eat his way out. Just watch out for your fingers! A hilarious story with diecut holes throughout that is great fun for the reader but bad news for a cross crocodile! Winner of the Waterstone's Children's Book Prize 2014Can't get enough? Discover more inventive and interactive stories from bestselling picture book creator, Nicky O'Byrne. Why not try Bad Cat, Open Very Carefully, What's Next Door?, The Last Book Before Bedtime, Use Your Imagination.Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!

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When the day is done and sleep draws near, When the moon's aglow and stars appear. I'll whisper something crystal clear - Words meant just for you to hear. As nighttime falls and the moon starts to shine, parents and children across the world snuggle up together. So cuddle close, because it's time for a bedtime story. With a gentle message and beautifully tender illustrations, My Little Star is the perfect way to end the day with your own little star.

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A heart-warming, rhyming story about a little otter called Oliver, written by bestselling poet Pam Ayres, author of The Last Hedgehog.Come on down to the riverbank, and discover a wild and wonderful world . . . Oliver the otter is happy enough living alone, swimming or scampering along the twisty-rooted waterways. Until one day, among the green rushes, he meets an otter called Ottilie – and his life changes forever.Written in rhyme and beautifully illustrated by award-winning artist Nicola O'Byrne, Pam Ayres's charming tale brings the natural world to enchanting life. With nature details interwoven throughout the story, and an information page at the end, including fun facts about otters.Complete with a foiled jacket, I am Oliver the Otter is the perfect gift for nature lovers of all ages.

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The first in the bestselling interactive picture book series about a dinosaur and his best friend Max - with real, fold-out letters to read After a trip to the museum, Max writes a letter to his favourite dinosaur, the mighty T. Rex - and the T. Rex writes back! As Max and T. Rex learn about each other's lives, a very unusual friendship develops in this funny and touching story from an award-winning duo. Dinosaur fans will love this interactive picture book with letters and cards to open Dinosaur facts to discover along the way Brilliantly colourful illustrations throughout

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Witty, lively and full of fun, this cat-and-mouse tale from a former Children’s Laureate is sure to delight young readers with clever twists and the satisfying defeat of one terrifying cat. Once there was a very fierce cat. Not just fierce: totally, terrifyingly, stupendously fierce. Everyone was afraid of this cat. Her name was Dread and everyone dreaded Dread Cat. But then Dread Cat started to run out of luck catching mice. She hadn't caught any for ages. So she announced that she was giving up chasing mice and promised to never again hunt another mouse. The war was over. But was it really? Witty, lively and full of fun, this cat-and-mouse tale from a former Children's Laureate is sure to delight young readers with clever twists and the satisfying defeat of one terrifying cat. High quality cream paper and a special easy to read font ensure a smooth read for all.

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Lenny the Lemur is on holiday in the Amazon rainforest. He's just settling down for a nice snooze, when a very yucky smell wafts past . . .Poo-ie! What or who could it be?Lenny sets off to track down the source of the nasty niff . . . Along the way, he meets lots of stinky creatures, finding out about the different smells they make and why.Learn about sloths, skunks, stinkbugs and more in the whiff-tastic Poo! Is That You? written by Clare Helen Welsh and illustrated by Nicola O'Byrne. Cleverly interweaving facts throughout, it also contains an information page at the back of the book, with a photo of each animal.

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A Lollies Book Award-winning funny story, all about wee, packed full of animal facts! The follow-up to the hilarious Poo! Is That You?Lenny the lemur is on holiday in Alaska. He's skipping across the snow, when he slips in a puddle. It's wet, yellow and smelly... WEE! But whose wee could it be?Lenny is on a quest to find out... Along the way, he meets various animals and learns all about their weeing habits! But the real question is: will he find that pesky puddle-piddler?Learn about caribou, turtles, wolves and more in the piddle-tastic Wee? It Wasn't Me! written by Clare Helen Welsh and illustrated by Nicola O'Byrne. Cleverly interweaving facts throughout, it also contains an information page at the back of the book, with a photo of each animal.

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