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An exhilarating adventure from renowned picture book author, Karl Newson, that sparks a lifelong love for books. Characters from different stories collide to celebrate our rich tapestry of children's literature. As pages wildly come to life, this ‘riotous read’ not only entertains but also shows the magic of storytelling and the importance of keeping the joy of reading alive. With every turn of the page, it's a celebration of the limitless worlds within books, encouraging young minds to become active participants in their everyday reading adventures.

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Scenarios like the first day of term, outdoor learning, and the school play can affect children in different ways, but Dexter has a way of naturally helping all the diverse children he meets, making them feel calm and happy. PRAISE "A warm tale with stunning illustrations. I wish there had been a dog like Dexter at my school. So charming." - Elle McNicoll, multi-award winning author of 'A Kind of Spark' "A beautiful book that helps discuss neurodiversity - sometimes all we need is a little understanding and a helping paw." - Louise Gooding, author of 'Wonderfully Wired Brains: An Introduction to the World of Neurodiversity'

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A political satire relevant for today, delaing with capitalism, poverty and greed, with greedy cats and hungry rats, that teaches children about the impact of what happens when people take a great deal more than they need. "A work or satirical genius," says Chicken and Frog bookshop.

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Every Christmas Eve, a lonely woodcutter named Kai carves statues for anyone who might pass by. But one magical night his loneliness is soothed by a visit from the snow prince. Feared by many, Kai sees hope in the prince's eyes, but as the prince freezes once more, imprisoned in his ice-palace, can Kai break the curse?

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When Dylan and his family move to a new house, he notices something different: THIS house has a GHOST! Sadly, no-one else can accept their spooky housemate, so the family soon evict the ghost. While everyone else enjoys the fright-free days, the house feels sad and empty to Dylan. Can he help his family fix their mistake?

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When Marney the headstrong squirrel spots the BIGGEST pumpkin in the bushes across the park, he doesn't want to waste his time working with the other squirrels to gather nuts and acorns. He doesn't even listen to Riley the hedgehog, who tries to warn him that things may not be as they seem.

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An uplifting story on sustainability, in response to many 'heavy' green titles coming to the market that children often find intimidating. Omar, The Bees and Me encourages children to look after nature in local communities planting wild flowers to form bee corridors. Themes around cultural identity are also explored through Omar (a new boy from Syria) and Maisie's friendship. Offers an insight into international beekeeping and illustrated by award-winning picture-book maker Katie Cottle, creator of The Green Giant and The Blue Giant. Includes bee facts on endpapers and a recipe for honey cake on end page.

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All the weasels in Westburrow Wood are supposed to follow the rules and fit in. So, imagine their confusion when they meet Wesley, a wacky weasel, who is obsessed with clothes! As the other weasels plot and protest against Wesley, readers will be eager to find out what happens when Wesley escapes to the city and leaves the wood feeling much less colourful. An LGBT dad of two, Wesley was the first text Samuel penned, inspired by his youth growing up in a small Welsh village and being teased and ostricised due to his fashion and outwardly flamboyant nature. Illustrated by Ryan Sonderegger, a young dad of three from Utah, USA. He has a successful career in special effects for TV and his new passion for illustration has earned him over 25,000 followers on Instagram. This book was selected by Save The Children for their 2020 #savewithstories, campaign and read by welsh actor Luke Evans. It was also chosen by Giovanna Fletcher to read on as a bedtime story for her happymumhappybaby instgram channel.

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‘Just like all ring-tailed lemurs, Maki liked to bathe in the sun and huddle under the moon. BUT one thing Maki DIDN’T like to do, was LISTEN!’ Join Maki on his adventures through the Madagascan forest, where things may not be as they seem. Can clever chameleon, Sofina, help Maki to listen when it matters the most? For children, this charming story is about a loveable lemur who learns to listen. For adults, the text explores neurodiverity, demand avoidance and alternative parenting styles.

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The first in a two-book series that champions and empowers children of colour in beautifully simplistic ways. This book teached children how to mix colours, and how all three primary colours, mixed together, make beautiful brown.

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A tongue twisting, read-aloud debut from author Alice Corrie, who has worked as a children's book editor specialising in picture books for almost twenty years. With dynamic and playful illustrations from Turkish artist Ipek Konak, the funny storyof Fifi the Flamenco loving flamingo is a celebration of fabulousness and pure camp, as well as the vibrance of hispanic and latino culture. When Fifi tries to dance in front of the other flamingos, her flappy, flippy-floppy legs fail and they all fall about laughing at her. As she sets off on her quest to find her calling, she discovers the Flamenco Fiesta. The crowds all love Fifi's unique style of dancing and she becomes a fabulous, fantastic fashionable 'Flamenco Flamingo'!

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A loved tradition, rewritten for today.

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A collection of the cutest baby animals, all from unusual species with fun facts that young readers will enjoy discovering for the very first time.

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A spellbinding rhyming story that brings to life the precious moments between a mother and daughter, with a sprinkle of magic and a supernatural twist. The magical moments between a mother and her daughter are some of the most treasured memories to make. But what if your mummy happens to be a witch? This wonderfully witchy story is a cauldron of utterly charming ingredients told through the eyes of a little witchling. From dandelion ice-scream to pumpkin perfume and cauldron baths, and best of all a mummy who can wake up the sun and make the stars shine. PRAISE "Adorable storytelling, beautiful illustrations. An instant 'Moon Lane Classic'." - Tamara Macfarlane, Founder of the multi-award winning Moon Lane bookshops in London and Kent "A beautiful celebration of nature, magic moments & mums that do things differently." - Through The Wardrobe bookshop

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Join The Whale Watchers on an unforgettable summer holiday adventure that raises awareness of the key role that whales play in climate change and explains how readers can help protect whales and their environment by reducing single use plastics and embracing a more sustainable reuse culture.

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While Cinder dreams of a girl with eyes the colour of the sea, Princess Ella longs for something she cannot yet imagine. When the two girls meet, their hearts are filled with joy, but what will happen when the clock strikes midnight? With one family being a source of encouragement, the other determined to crush all attempts at happiness, the odds are firmly stacked against our heroes. Yet with the power of love and strength, hope prevails. The result is a richly purposeful and inspirational, tale where girl meets girl and love faces adversity. Will Cinder and Ella find their happily ever after? PRAISE "A gorgeous retelling of everyone's favourite fairy tale. It's a delight to see that we all deserve a happily ever after." - Jodie Lancet-Grant, author of 'Pirate Mums' and 'The Marvellous Doctors for Magical Creatures' "An uplifting, hopeful and inspiring LGBT fairy tale, celebrating feminism, strength and love." - James Mayhew, Children's Author and Illustrator

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Miss Clark has an exciting project for the class to work on – exploring their family trees! But when each child is asked to point to the place their parents come from on a map, Georgie doesn't know which parent to choose – her dad is from Africa but her mum is from the UK. Where does she fit in? Georgie dreads having to draw her family tree as homework but once she starts working on it, with the help of her parents she realises how special it is that the branches stretch so far and wide! And as the class all share their own family trees, the children begin to explore and celebrate each others’ heritage, and realise that all of their roots dig down into the same rich earth – so they're not that different after all. A wonderfully life affirming picture book that celebrates diversity in all its forms.

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Having lost a few teeth before, Ollie and Grace know the routine of leaving their teeth out for the tooth fairies to collect and swap for coins, but one morning they wake up to find nothing! Grandpa suspects those sneaky Teeth Takers are at play, creeping around in their fluffy slippers. When they take a trip to The Royal Mint to investigate further, they see the rotten Teeth Takers sneak in! But this time, the dragon keeping watch has other ideas...

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An exciting lift-the-flap adventure board book.

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A second collection of the cutest baby animals, all from unusual species which young readers will enjoy discovering for the very first time.

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Following the birth of her miracle baby - from the one viable embryo - Laura decided to create a story that allowed other families to talk about and celebrate the many different ways that babies arrive into the world. This magical story for preschool children introduces a variety of robot families and their babies, of all shapes and sizes, and explains, in simple terms, the different ways families can be formed as well as the range of emotions parents can feel in relation to starting a family. Robo-Babies is a warm and gentle story for sharing with children who perhaps arrived into their families down a more complicated path, but is also perfect for sharing with all children as a way to normalise the many different ways babies can meet their parents.

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While Cinder dreams of a girl with eyes the colour of the sea, Princess Ella longs for something she cannot yet imagine. When the two girls meet, their hearts are filled with joy, but what will happen when the clock strikes midnight? With one family being a source of encouragement, the other determined to crush all attempts at happiness, the odds are firmly stacked against our heroes. Yet with the power of love and strength, hope prevails. The result is a richly purposeful and inspirational, tale where girl meets girl and love faces adversity. Will Cinder and Ella find their happily ever after? PRAISE "A gorgeous retelling of everyone's favourite fairy tale. It's a delight to see that we all deserve a happily ever after." - Jodie Lancet-Grant, author of 'Pirate Mums' and 'The Marvellous Doctors for Magical Creatures' "An uplifting, hopeful and inspiring LGBT fairy tale, celebrating feminism, strength and love." - James Mayhew, Children's Author and Illustrator

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While Daisy longed for muddy play and a puppy, her dads would keep everything 'just right' for their precious daughter and would always help Daisy 'turn her frown upside-down', with 'Fun Fridays' and 'Perfect Picnics' but Daisy's dandelion dream helps the family to reconnect and welcome a furry new addition!

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When Jack meets new neighbour, Enzo, from South Africa, they soon discover they love pizza, drones and also have a passion for using technology in birdwatching! As the time comes for their favourite swallows to migrate, Jack discovers then Enzo has to return home. How will they continue their friendship from other sides of the world?

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This sensitive book aims to open up conversations and help children realise that they don't have to follow the pack, give them the confidence to do the right thing and stay true to who they really are. Second offering from illustrator Ryan Sonderegger, from the global smash 'What Wesley Wore'. Talks about peer pressure, toxic masculinity and gang mentality using the metaphor of mild and wild wolves.

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A sequel to our title 'We're Off to Find a Unicorn', where our family search for the magical fairy. As their quest takes them north, south, east and west, they discover many endangered creatures along the way, that all have a magic of their own. That is until it's time for bed . . .

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A heartfelt Christmas story of friendship and belonging, centered around the unbreakable bond between a boy and a bear, with a message about sustainability at the heart. Due to his autism, Arctic-enthusiast Arthur does not like Christmas, the noise, the lights, and the crowds. He keeps his precious toy polar bear close for security, but after losing him and asking Father Christmas for a new one, he wakes up to find a REAL polar bear in his garden! Arthur names his new friend Bjo rn, and in spite of his best efforts to keep him cold and happy, it soon becomes clear that he needs to help his friend return to where he belongs. Time for some more Christmas magic . . .

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As a prince's endless greed leads to a frozen curse from a beautiful witch, he embarks on a quest to make things right. In his darkest hour, the hope of a magical star and the kindness of others, shows the prince that the greatest gift of all is not found in material things, but in the joy of sharing and the warmth of friendship. From the author of 'Santa's Wish' and 'Where Bjorn Belongs' this latest Christmas story not only inspires sharing and selflessness in the festive season, it also invites readers to think about how they can make their own stories by blending well-known tales.

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A heart-warming rhyming story about the realities behind a typical family Christmas; reminding us how easy it is to get caught up in material things, through the true to life and tear-inducing experiences of ‘the family next door’. Grandad helps his family get through their challenges in the run up to the big day, from Lily’s meltdown in her school nativity, to cremated turkey on Christmas morning! His special gift (a message from Grandma) helps the family remember her and reminds them that Christmas should be about togetherness.

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The second title in this modern-day Tooth Fairy adventure.

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This unusual rhyming journey through a world of dynamic story starters, was created in collaboration with twelve illustrators, to excite and engage everyone from avid book lovers, to the most reluctant readers. Children at home will ask for the book again and again, reliving their adventure across every contrasting page. In school environments this book is used by teachers in Key stages 1 and 2 to engage reluctant readers and writers, inspiring them to write creatively and map stories using the fun and disruptive content. Other more able writers in school extend their stories into fully illustrated poems. This book is a great tool for anyone who wants to reignite the imaginative wonder in the mind of their child/student.

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We've hunted for bears, elves and eggs... now we're hunting for everyone's favourite - unicorns! But readers will not only enjoy looking for the hiding unicorn in the pages, they'll also learn about our world's endangered wildlife along the way.

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The magical moments between a mother and her daughter as some of the most treasured memories you'll make. But what if your mummy happens to be a witch? This wonderfully witchy story is a cauldron of utterly charming ingredients told through the eyes of a little witchling. From dandelion ice-scream to pumpkin perfume and cauldron baths, and best of all a mummy who can wake up the sun and make the stars shine. PRAISE "A touching tale about a mother and her little witchling" - The Daily Express "Adorable storytelling, beautiful illustrations. An instant 'Moon Lane Classic'." - Tamara Macfarlane, Founder of the multi-awardwinning Moon Lane bookshops in London and Kent "A beautiful celebration of nature, magic moments & mums that do things differently." - Through The Wardrobe bookshop

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From fun in the ice-cream parlour, to teasing the neighbour's tabbies, Floss finds mischief at every turn, but when things go wrong, she uses her skills for good, and saves the day. A celebration of the bond between an owner and their pet, with a core message that helps children to understand how to find safe grown ups and to know what to do if they get lost.

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A joyful book that shows children how their wonderful features, traits and heritage can be lovingly passed down from biological and chosen family members. As a young girl explores the idea of her family tree, she notices all the beautiful physical features she has inherited from her black and south Asian family lines. Not only that, she realises how their love and nurture bring our shared interests, passions and personality traits. From Nanny's nose for a good recipe, to Grandpa's melanin skin, a sense of belonging and pride rings through in the most pure and joyful way.

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This collection of unusual facts about a few of our planet's most vulnerable and endangered species, paired with charming baby animal illustrations will entice readers to discover some of these incredible creatures for the very first time.

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For children, this rhyming story reveals magical rainbows, dancing animals, giant sunflowers and the starriest skies. For adults, the book captures the weirdness and wonder of a year where so much changed in our world ... and in our households.

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An accessible, warm-hearted story, written by an adoptive parent, centred around two young bears who find themselves out in the cold, alone, and begin their journey to being adopted into a forever family. The story acknowledges the mix of emotions children being adopted can feel - the fear and worry, as well as the joy of experiencing love and kindness from their new carers. With appealing animal characters and beautiful illustrations, The Blanket Bears offers an honest yet gentle account of the complete adoption journey for children starting or trying to understand the process. It's also a great introduction to young children more widely about how the process of adoption works and how some families come to be together. In order the strike the right balance of accuracy and sensitivity for young readers, the author consulted and collaborated with professionals and psycholigists as well as drawing on the lived experiences of his children. Many children's books about adoption focus purely on adapting into the new family but this has a more holistic and realistic focus, all from a child's perspective. This book is perfect for primary schools in early years and key stage 1 to help children empathise with their adopted peers. Social workers, foster carers and adoptive families with younger children often use The Blanket Bears as a soft and sensitive warm up to life story work as it helps adopted children feel less alone and process their own adoption story through their shared experiences with the bears in the story. Endorsed by Adoption UK, recommended by clinical psychologists.

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A story that encourages children to talk about bereavement but also feelings around anger and how to embrace, release and manage them. With Inclusive representation including BAME lead character with hearing aid and step-parents.

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Marney's Mix Up shows the pitfalls of Marney, a grey squirrel who ventures beyond his home to gather nuts in autumn. His pre-conceptions of what it means to be 'squirrel' come into play after several awkward encounters with a red squirrel from the other side of the park. Marney's Mix-Up shines a comedic light on the pre-conceived judgements we all make about 'perceived difference', often leading to misguided prejudice and allows for conversation with young chlidren about racial bias. It does this in a light-hearted and engaging way that will introduce pre-school and early years children to the idea of how we can explore and celebrate similarities and differences, without misjudging or mistreating other people.

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Pay a visit to the Polka Dot Pet Shop...where every pet is marvellous, magical and unique. Every pet that is, except a plain, brown mouse who doesn't feel special at all and longs to fit in. This heartfelt story of self-acceptance teaches young readers not to judge by appearances and to believe in their abilities, even if they aren't the loudest, boldest or most popular. With a bold art style and inclusive illustrations featuring a diverse communityit features a simple rhyming style that young readers will love. Celebrates smaller domestic pets, not usually featured in picture books like hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, fish and even snails.This book was selected by Save The Children, for their 2020 #savewithstories campaign read by Sienna Miller.

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Rory loves his dad, but he also really likes his step-dad, Tony. He has weekends with Dad in the park and makes imaginary dens with Tony, so when Father's Day comes, who should he make his card for at school? Spotting his frustration, Tony spends his 'rainy-day pennies' to take Rory somewhere new - an ART GALLERY, full of wonders. As they pause to reflect in a huge room of rectangles, Rory sees his conflicting feelings glistening back at him in many powerful colours. Afterwards, a 'chance' encounter with Dad, under a red sky, helps Rory realise that he doesn't have to feel torn at all. PRAISE "...one of the most realistic and honest portrayals... of the conflicting emotions experienced by children who have parents and stepparents. Perfect for children in KS1 and brilliant for children to be able to see their own and others' realities reflected." - The Literacy Tree

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If we want to change the world, we need to do things differently, just like all the UNSTOPPABLE ARTISTS in this book have done. So, rise up, make art and break the mould!

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Ollie and Grace hate brushing their teeth, and plan to trick the tooth fairies by creating fake teeth out of sugar cubes and putting them under their pillows. But when they get found out they are marched to the Royal Mint to face the Chief Tooth Fairy - who tells them all about the dastardly Sugarplum Pixies, and she also likes to play nasty tricks...

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While the original book provided soft illustrations and soothing rhyme to help us see the magic within the mundane, this new joyful anthem of hope shows the beauty in experiences we previously took for granted. Everyday outings such as swimming lessons and birthday parties have a whole new level of wonder for these young children who have grown up in lockdown and may be experiencing them for the very first time. Of course, the magic isn’t lost on us adults too, who have been waiting for a long time, for something as simple as a hug.

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A lift-the-flap adventure to find the little Tooth Fairy!

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A fantastic colouring book with additional activity pages which excites younger animals lovers, with new animals they might see for the very first time, while enabling them to learn about endangered species and their precious habitats.

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In the valleys of Wales, everyone at The Royal Mint is hard at work, making coins. But one night, a baby red dragon hatches from a magical egg! The makers name him Dilwyn and take care of him until he’s big enough to guard their coins. Every night Dilwyn sleeps high up in the rafters keeping watch; until two robbers foolishly try to break in . . .

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