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Capture the joys of reading in this amazing poetry collection! From that thrilling moment when a child first learns to decipher words, to the excitement that follows in reading everything from road signs to field guides to internet articles to stories, these poems celebrate reading. They also explore what reading does -- how it opens minds, can make you kind, and allows you to explore the whole world. Ryan O’Rourke’s rich artwork beautifully captures the imagination and playfulness in these poems by noted author Amy Ludwig VanDerwater.

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Stretch your brain power with 20 fact-packed picture quizzes from expert puzzle master Dr Gareth Moore. Can you name a BIRD from its feather? How about a MEAL from its ingredients? What about a SCIENTIST from their discovery? Or a JOB from the equipment? Covering key encyclopaedic topics, from nature, science and technology to sport, History and Geography, keep everyone guessing with hours of family fun. · Part quiz book, part encyclopedia, with gorgeous hand-lettering and traditional artwork, this book is the ultimate gift book that can be enjoyed by the whole family · Full of fun facts on topics from nature to sport - there's something to feed every child's imagination and quench their thirst for knowledge · Written by bestselling international puzzle and brain-trainer; 'Britain's King of Puzzles' - The Sun · Large format making it the perfect quiz book for curious children and their families to gather around

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Twenty-two poems capture the amazing power of writing and will inspire even the most reluctant writer to begin putting words to paper.Write! Write! Write! is a poetry collection that explores every stage and every aspect of the writing process, from learning the alphabet to the thrilling moment of writing a thought for the first time, from writer's block to finding inspiration, and from revision to stapling your finished work into a book. These poems also celebrate how writing teaches patience, helps express opinions, and allows us to imagine the impossible. This book, brimming with imagination and wonder, will leave readers eager to grab a pen, pencil, or keyboard--and write!

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