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Use your voice to change the world!Don’t just read about inspiring women: become one!Launching in time for International Women’s Day 2019 - Speak Up! is the must-have empowering book to inspire a whole new generation of rebel girls.Speaking up can be difficult, but did you know just how powerful your own voice can be? Written by Laura Coryton, who led the international campaign against tampon tax, Speak Up! is a vital and timely book exploring what it means to stand up for what you believe in on both a public and personal level. Laura explores how to make sure your voice is heard as well as what happens when your voice is challenged by others. She tackles tricky subjects like feminism, consent, online bullying and self-confidence in a meaningful but accessible and entertaining way.With a positive message about friendship, female empowerment and standing up for who you are, this is the perfect gift for girls aged 12+. I

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Let's Get Colouring with Fireman Sam! With things to draw and lots of pictures to colour in, children will love getting creative with their favourite characters from Pontypandy in this fun-filled book.

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From award-winning author, Catherine Forde, comes The Drowning Pond, a gritty, fast-paced thriller for young adults. Nicky’s the least popular girl in school, and the glossy friends who were briefly interested in her are bored. She’ll do anything to keep them. Nicky can get back in with the ‘It’ crowd by picking on Loopy Loner Lizzie. Hallowe’en at the Drowning Pond is about to become pure evil. Another chilling tale from the master of the gripping book for young adults, Catherine Forde. Warning: contains some violence. Praise for Catherine Forde’s books for young adults: ‘True to form, Sugarcoated is a caustic, abrasive thriller that burns to the heart of adolescent angst’ - The Bookseller on Sugarcoated ‘Another gripping story . . . from an author who never disappoints’ - Independent on Tug of War ‘A gripping and edgy thriller’ - The Bookseller on Firestar

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When Whiskers the kitten is lost on Sodor, Thomas asks his friends Flynn the Fire Engine and Harold the Helicopter to help find him. Can they work together as a team and save Whiskers? The Really Useful Stories series is designed to support toddlers' development and explore key preschool themes including sharing, fear of the dark, making friends and teamwork. Each book includes suggestions for grown-ups about ways of using the story to help their child talk about new experiences. Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 70 years. Children aged 2 years and up will love meeting classic characters such as Percy, James, Gordon, and Toby down on The Fat Controller’s railway. Thomas ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.

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A thrilling, futuristic volume of 1960s Thunderbirds comic strips. Features The Eiffel Tower Demolition, The Nuclear Threat, The Hawaiian Lobster Menace and The Time Machine.The first book in a five volume set of Thunderbirds comic strips.

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A classic tale from Enid Blyton's magical Faraway Tree series with exciting new full-colour illustrations from Alex Paterson - perfect for new readers!The Land of Silly School is where Dame Snap teaches naughty elves, pixies and fairies. But Joe, Beth, Frannie, Connie soon discover that the lessons are very silly indeed! How will they escape strict Dame Snap?The Magic Faraway Tree has been entertaining readers for more than 75 years. Now these colour short stories offer a great way for a whole host of new younger readers age 5-7 to discover the adventures of Silky, Moon-Face, the Saucepan Man and all of their friends in the Enchanted Wood.Also available in this short story series: A Faraway Tree Adventure: The Land of Birthdays A Faraway Tree Adventure: The Land of Magic Medicines A Faraway Tree Adventure: The Land of Do-As-You-Please

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Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends remain as popular as ever, loved by millions all over the world. Now rediscover the classic stories about the world's best-loved tank engine with these stunning new hardback editions of the original `Railway Series’. In Troublesome Engines, Henry meets an elephant, James spins like a top and a new engine called Percy comes to the rescue … by running away! Thomas the Tank Engine has been delighting generations of children for over 70 years. It all began as a story made up by the Reverand W. Awdry to entertain his son when he had measles. Now millions of people across the world have grown up with the tales of Sodor Island, enchanted by the adventures of Thomas and his friends, Percy, Gordon, and Toby, and all the other engines that work on the Fat Controller’s railway. Have you collected all the adventures in the Railway Series? Thomas the Tank Engine Troublesome Engines James the Red Engine Tank Engine Thomas Again The Three Railway Engines Also look out for the Railway Series Boxed Set

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LEGO NINJAGOâs four ninja heroes Kai, Jay, Cole and Zane are back in this fantastic book featuring 8 pages of stickers! Having defeated Lord Garmadonâs skeleton army they now face his son, Lloyd Garmadon, who has unleashed an ancient breed of snake people with magic weapons and powers. As the battle begins the ninjas are divided by an ancient legend that says one of them will rise above the rest and become the GREEN NINJA who is destined to fight the ultimate battle. But which one of them will it be? Young masters of Spinjitzu will love the Lego Ninjago activity books packed with activities, stickers, and awesome facts about their favourite Ninja. There are hours of fun to be had for kids aged 5 and up. Do you own all the Lego Ninjago titles? Lego Ninjago: 500 Stickers Lego Ninjago: Ready, Steady, Stick! (Sticker Activity Book) Lego Ninjago The Hour of Ghosts (Activity Book with Minifi

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Another exciting tale from the Really Useful Engines on the Island of Sodor. This time, it's all about Murdoch.

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A classic children's story from the world's best-loved children's author, Enid Blyton. Malory Towers is about everything school should stand for - friendships, lessons, sports, plays and especially mischief. Third Year at Malory Towers There are new additions at Malory Towers boarding school in Cornwall. And one of them is a girl called Zerelda who is all the way from the USA. It's not just the girls who will face challenges this year, though. Bill's horse, Thunder, suffers from colic and Darrell must work with Bill to stop him lying down! Enid Blyton is arguably the most famous children's author of all time, thanks to series such as The Wishing-Chair, The Faraway Tree-, The Mysteries, The Famous Five and The Secret Seven. Her school series - including St Clare's and Malory Towers are the perfect books for girls who are experiencing their own adventures at school.

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Wondering what to do on a rainy day? Pooh and his friends have lots of ideas!It rained and it rained and it rained. Piglet told himself that never in all his life, and he was goodness knows how old - three, was it, or four? - never had he seen so much rain. Days and days and days.The friends of the Hundred Acre Wood have 50 things to try on rainy days. Join Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet, Tigger and Owl as they build a rain gauge, find Eeyore’s tail and take part in a scavenger hunt. With step-by-step instructions and helpful hints, plus room for drawings and photos of your adventures, this handbook is filled with perfect ideas for the greyest of days. How long will it take to finish all 50 things?Also available:Winnie-the-Pooh's 50 Things to do before you're 5 3/4 9781405289535.

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A stunning full-colour hardback deluxe edition of the third magical story in the Magic Faraway Tree series.  When Joe, Beth and Frannie move to a new home, an Enchanted Wood is on their doorstep. And when they discover the Faraway Tree, that is the beginning of many magical adventures! Join them and their friends -Moonface, Saucepan Man and Silky the fairy as they discover which new land is at the top of the Faraway Tree. Will it be the Land of Spells, the Land of Treats, or the Land of Do-As-You-Please?‘This should be on every child’s bookshelf’ -Junior Design Awards on The Magic Faraway Tree.A classic and bestselling gift book edition that every child should read. Look out for The Enchanted Wood and The Magic Faraway Tree.Enid Blyton is one of the world’s best-loved children’s authors with over 700 titles published and sales of over 700,000 in the UK each year.  Her stories, which inclu

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Shabba me whiskers! It’s one of those Mr Gum books by Andy Stanton. They’re only the craziest, funnest most amazing books for children in the world. This is book six. Mr Gum's back! But what's he up to this time? Oh, dreadful things my friends, dreadful things indeed. It seems he's found himself a brand new treat - rancid kebabs just dripping with dirty grey sauce. And he just can't get enough of them. He's gotta have more! More! Less! I mean, More! But not everyone's too happy about Mr Gum's new dinnertime arrangements and soon the town of Lamonic Bibber is gearing up for war. Can Polly and her friends save the town from being torn apart? Will Mr Gum's hunger ever be satisfied? And who on earth is Thora Gruntwinkle? All will be revealed when you read "What's For Dinner, Mr Gum?" You'll see a gingerbread man driving through London! You'll see an annoying little monkey driving everyone mad! You'll see Friday O'Leary falling asleep in a hedge! Yes, it's all there in glorious black and white, my friends. Except for the cover, which is in colour. It's Bonus. Perfect for fans of Roald Dahl and David Walliams. Have you collected all the well brilliant Mr Gum series? You're a Bad Man, Mr Gum Mr Gum and the Biscuit Billionaire Mr Gum and the Goblins Mr Gum and the Power Crystals Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear What's for Dinner, Mr Gum? Mr Gum and the Cherry Tree Mr Gum and the Secret Hideout Praise for Mr Gum: `Smooky palooki! This book is well brilliant!’ – Jeremy Strong `Worryingly splendid’ – Guardian NOT FOR BORERS! You're a Bad Man, Mr Gum was selected as a Tom Fletcher Book Club 2017 title. Andy Stanton studied English at Oxford but they kicked him out. Before becoming a children’s writer he was a film script reader, a market researcher, an NHS lackey, a part-time sparrow and a grape. Today he is best-known for the hilarious and much-loved Mr Gum books, which are published in 34 countries worldwide in over 30 languages. The series has won numerous awards, including the inaugural Roald Dahl Funny Prize, the Red House Children’s Book Award and two Blue Peter Book Awards.

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Fact-hungry readers will discover exploding volcanoes, sizzling stars and fire-breathing dragons, rivers of fire, hot-air balloons and camels . . . there are more fascinating facts in The Hot Book to make you sweat! This stunning series is packed with cross-curricular information, case studies and dazzling photography and there is also a quiz, further reading section, a glossary and a comprehensive index, making this an ideal reference book for children aged 7+ that is both engaging and thought provoking. The perfect companion to The Cold Book. Expert author Dr Mike Goldsmith was formerly Head of Acoustics at the UK’s National Physical Laboratory. Mike has written more than 40 science books for children and adults, which have been published in more than 28 countries. His books have been shortlisted for the Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize twice. Miranda Smith has written and edited information books and articles for children and adults on a variety of subjects. Like the children she writes for, she likes to explore and find out about new things. In the last year, she has visited Peru’s Macchu Picchu and jumped out of an aeroplane, and is currently deciding how to relate these to her writing and what to do next!

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You are never too young to know how brilliant you can become.The MR. MEN and LITTLE MISS are all different. This book celebrates those differences and that whether you’re SMALL or TALL, NOISY or QUIET, SHY or SILLY, you can achieve amazing things by believing in yourself. You will always have the power to surprise people, just like the Mr Men and Little Miss who are so much more than their names. No one can define how big you dream or how far you go. Be inspired and have confidence that you can help shape the world and make your mark. You are brilliant!This positive, inclusive and inspiring book will help young children believe in their own strengths and abilities and that they have the power to make a difference to the world. The perfect book to give children confidence to become brave, kind and happy adults.

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Rosie and her best mates Soph and Abs are three regular girls. They like regular-girl things; they eat regular-girl food and wear regular-girl gear. Their regular-girl lives are turned upside down when Rosie gets caught up with a desperate plea for help from a mega pop star, Mirage Mullins, who's doing a signing in their local record shop.

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Here’s the thing about me: I can see the future in flashes, like memories. But my past is a blank. I remember what I’ll wear tomorrow, and an argument that won’t happen until this afternoon. But I don’t know what I ate for dinner last night. I get by with the help of notes, my mom and my best friend Jamie, and the system works . . . Until now. Everything’s falling apart. Jamie’s going of the rails. My mom is lying to me. And I can’t see the boy I adore in my future. But today, I love him. And I never want to forget how much . . . Forgotten is a dark, against-the-odds romance like no other. Cat Patrick's debut novel for young adults is the perfect read for everyone who loved Rachel Ward's Numbers or Teri Terry's Slated trilogy. This is teen fiction at its most absorbing. Look out for Cat's other books: Just Like Fate (with Suzanne Young), Revived and The Originals. `A fantastic, absorbing debut that will have you reading in every spare second’ – Thirst for Fiction, YA blogger.

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Find out more about Belle in this fantastic storybook! Children will enjoy reading a new Thomas & Friends board book every day of the week!

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Discover the magical world of The Magic Faraway Tree in this beautiful paperback gift edition of The Enchanted Wood. The first book in the series and where Enid Blyton's classic adventure begins! With stunning full-colour artwork from illustrator, Mark Beech. The perfect gift for any child.When Joe, Beth and Frannie move to the countryside, they discover that their new house lies next to the Enchanted Wood! And in that wood, lives the Magic Faraway Tree. This is no ordinary tree - it is home to magical lands full of elves, pixies, talking creatures and more wonderful adventures than the children ever imagined possible! They make new friends, whoosh down the amazing slippery-slip and even enjoy a fancy-dress feast in the Land Of Birthdays! Who knows what they will discover next?Join the children and their new friends Moon-Face, Saucepan Man and Silky the Fairy as they explore this most magical of all fairytale worlds.Children of 5 yea

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Oh no! A swarm of bees have lost their hive! Can Thomas guide them home and keep them away from Hiro's flowers? Find out in this bright and colourful story book.

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The perfect introduction to Thomas the Tank Engine! This is a story about Dennis, a very lazy diesel engine. On his first day on the Sodor railway, Dennis plays a trick on Thomas. But when he gets into trouble can he count on any of the other engines to help? Thomas & Friends is a great way to pass on the tradition of Thomas to early readers. Children aged 2 and up will love meeting classic characters such as Percy, James, Gordon, and Toby down on The Fat Controllerâs railway. Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 70 years. He ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.

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This is a story about Arthur, a proud tank engine. He arrived on the Island of Sodor with a spotless record, but soon found himself in a sticky situation . . .

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Matt Lucas’s chart-storming charity song, ‘Thank You, Baked Potato’, is now a laugh-out-loud picture book - perfect for self-isolation storytime! All author and publisher profits from this book go to FeedNHS, providing hot meals for thousands of critical care workers in NHS hospitals across the UK.Wash your hands! Stay indoors! Only visit grocery stores!Stay safe, protect others AND support the NHS during lockdown … with help from one very wise Baked Potato!Created by award-winning comedian Matt Lucas to raise money for FeedNHS, Thank You, Baked Potato is now a laugh-out-loud picture book, offering important guidance for all the family … plus plenty of self-isolation fun!www.thankyoubakedpotato.com www.feednhs.com

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How high can you jump? The insanely addictive doodle jump is now available downloaded! Journey up the sheets of graph paper, jumping from one platform to the next, picking up jet packs, avoiding black holes, and blasting baddies with nose balls along the way. With exclusive info, mazes, logic puzzles, fun doodle activities and cool things to make, it's what doodle jump fans have been waiting for! 

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Shabba me whiskers! It’s one of those Mr Gum books by Andy Stanton. They’re only the craziest, funnest most amazing books for children in the world. Mr Gum and the Cherry Tree Good evening and welcome to a tale of forests! Of legendary beasts! Of misbehaving children! Of caterpillars called Graham! And of a great big BEEFER of a cherry tree! But what dark secrets are hidden in that tree, where the leaves grow thick and green? Polly intends to find out, and she intends to find out by finding out. What will she find out? Read this book and you’ll find out! Mr Gum and the Cherry Tree is the seventh book in the internationally best-selling series by Andy Stanton, which has won everything from the Blue Peter Book Award (twice) the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the Red House Children’s Book Award. Praise for Mr Gum: ‘Smooky palooki! This book is well brilliant!’ - Jeremy Strong ‘Worryingly splend

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The first in a new laugh-out-loud series about three 12-year-old best friends who set up a babysitting business. When Bree, Malia and Dot find an old copy of the book The Babysitter's Club, they come up with a totally original idea - to set up their own babysitting business. I mean, they are 100% unqualified and don't really like kids, but those are just details! And barring the odd disaster when the kids run riot and cover Bree in paint, it’s going well, until Malia’s evil older sister and her friends start up a rival business . . . the battle is on to see who will be crowned Best. Babysitters. EVER. Perfect for 8+ fans of Dork Diaries and Meg Cabot

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The science of colour as you've never seen it before - this captivating book for kids aged 5+ covers key STEAM subjects: science, technology, engineering, art and maths.Why is the sky blue? Why is snow white and darkness black? How do our eyes and brain create a world of colour? Journey through lush green forests, splash into a watery blue ocean, be dazzled by a glowing jungle and see the world through a kaleidoscope of colour in this vibrant gift book.Explained in an accessible way and combined with gorgeous illustrations, this engaging book is perfect for young readers and budding scientists.Catherine Barr studied ecology at Leeds University and trained as a journalist. She worked at Greenpeace International for seven years as a wildlife and forestry campaigner and has a long-running interest in environmental issues. While working as an editor at the Natural History Museum, she researched and wrote two major summer exhibi

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Join the wonderfully funny and utterly endearing Mary Plain on her third adventure! Finding herself on an unexpected 'svisit' to her great friend the Owl Man, Mary takes London by storm! She enjoys every second, making friends, and causing Mary scenes wherever she goes. She takes every opportunity to eat as much as she possibly can, especially cream buns and meringues, and even appears in a teatime BBC radio show! Gwynedd Rae's enchanting Mary Plain stories have an enduring, timeless appeal and Clara Vulliamy's fresh, funny and energetic illustrations introduces Mary Plain and friends to a whole new generation of readers. This fresh new hardback edition has a sparkly polka dot cover and brand-new black and white artwork by renowned illustrator Clara Vulliamy. The book also includes a new heart-warming introduction from Clara Vulliamy about what the books mean to her. `Clara Vulliamy’s joyous fuzzy-furred pictures are a perfect match for these down-to-earth tales’ – The Guardian Welsh author Gwynedd Rae (1892-1977) was the creator of the much-loved Mary Plain series. The first book in the series, Mostly Mary, was published in 1930 and the last, Mary Plain’s Whodunnit, was published in 1965. The series includes 14 books about Mary’s adventures. Clara Vulliamy has illustrated over 35 children’s books and has been published by HarperCollins, Orchard Books, Random House, Walker Books and Kingfisher. She is the daughter of author and illustrator, Shirley Hughes and together they created the Dixie O’Day series. She lives in Twickenham with her husband and has two grown-up daughters.

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Kevin the Mobile Crane is excited when he’s asked to work at the Docks with Cranky. But Cranky doesn’t think he needs any help, even when he gets into trouble …   This latest Thomas Story Time title publishes alongside four other new titles: Noisy Stafford, The Lost Puff, Gordon Runs Dry and Scruff Gets Clean.  A brand new addition to the award-winning series. 

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This is a story about Fearless Freddie. Everyone had heard tales of Fearless Freddie. He thought he was the fastest engine in all of Sodor. But then Rheneas and Skarloey challenged Freddie to a race . . .

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Another exciting tale from the Really Useful Engines on the Island of Sodor. This time, it's all about Rusty.

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I disappeared on the night before my twelfth birthday.Gorgeous new colour illustrations for the best-selling Kensuke's Kingdom. Washed up on an island in the Pacific, Michael struggles to survive on his own. With no food and no water, he curls up to die. When he wakes, there is a plate beside him of fish, of fruit, and a bowl of fresh water. He is not alone . . .Kensuke's Kingdom is a gripping adventure from the author of War Horse. Michael Morpurgo has written more than one hundred books for children and won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the Children’s Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four times.Kensuke’s Kingdom was shortlisted for the Whitbread Prize and won the FCB Award.‘A dazzling adventure’ - The TimesLoved by children, teachers and parents alike, Michael Morpurgo, the former Children's Laureate, has w

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The brilliant sequel to The It Girl. Hilariously funny and deliciously romantic - perfect for fans of Geek Girl and Louise Rennison.Romance is in the air!Preparations for the Wedding of the Century between Anna's dad and super famous actress Helena Montaine is in full swing (all Anna needs to do is escape having to wear the biggest meringue of a bridesmaid dress that EVER existed.)And not only that but Anna, her friends and her ACTUAL BOYFRIEND (definitely requires shouting), Connor, are about to go on a school trip in romantic Rome.So as long as Anna can avoid doing something like falling face first in the Trevi Fountain, nothing could spoil this perfect pasta-filled moment. Could it?Praise for The It Girl: Superstar Geek:'Fans of Geek Girl will love this!' - Top of the Pops‘Anna made me laugh throughout the book . . . she's a lighthearted teen heroine

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'Fans of Geek Girl will love this!' - Top of the Pops magazineThe brilliant sequel to The It Girl. Hilariously funny and deliciously romantic - perfect for fans of Geek Girl and Louise Rennison.If everything Anna does is going to be seen by more than 10 million people, then she’s determined to find something that she’s really good at. Everyone else seems to have a ‘thing’ - especially the new girl at school, who’s been distracting Connor with their shared love of art. Luckily the school sports day is looming, and Anna is limbering up!What could go wrong?

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