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A super sweet count-to-twenty picture book filled with cute and cuddly bunnies! Once upon a bouncy bed . . . What's the best way to help little ones fall asleep? By counting super fluffy bunnies, of course! With hopping, jumping and leaping bunnies on every page, and a fun story showing children how to count from one to twenty, this cute and cuddly counting book is set to become every child's new favourite. Gentle rhyming story that's perfect for bedtime, by bestselling author Mark Sperring Gorgeously cute artwork by smash-hit illustrator Tim Budgen Children will love learning to count with the help of twenty super cute and fluffy bunnies! Also available: Twenty Dinosaurs at Bedtime, Twenty Unicorns at Bedtime and Twenty Elves at Bedtime

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The super cute unicorn book that makes counting fun! Once upon a twinkling night, Mindy could not sleep, so So her daddy and her favourite toy said, "You should count some sheep!" Now, Mindy isn't keen on sheep, they "BAAAA" from dusk till dawn. So instead of counting noisy sheep, she counted...UNICORNS! What's the best way to help little ones fall asleep? Introduce them to super cute unicorns, of course! And with cuddly, laughing and magical unicorns on every page, and a fun story showing children how to count from one to twenty, this second book in a brand-new series is set to become every child's new favourite. Bestselling author Mark Sperring has done it again with this brilliant bedtime story that is just right for unicorn fans. With beautiful illustrations from top-selling illustrator Tim Budgen, children will love spotting the unicorns on every page. A gorgeously sparkly silver cover makes this book a great gift Perfect for curious children who might be ready to count to ten... and beyond!

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A super sweet count-to-twenty board book filled with cute and cuddly bunnies - perfect for little hands! Once upon a bouncy bed . . . What's the best way to help little ones fall asleep? By counting super fluffy bunnies, of course! With hopping, jumping and leaping bunnies on every page, and a fun story showing children how to count from one to twenty, this cute and cuddly counting board book is set to become every child's new favourite. This chunky board book with shiny silver on the cover is the perfect first-gift Gentle rhyming story that's perfect for bedtime, by bestselling author Mark Sperring Gorgeously cute artwork by smash-hit illustrator Tim Budgen Children will love learning to count with the help of twenty super cute and fluffy bunnies! Also available: Twenty Dinosaurs at Bedtime, Twenty Unicorns at Bedtime and Twenty Elves at Bedtime

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_______________ The perfect picture book for Halloween! This delightfully silly and spooky Halloween adventure from bestselling author Mark Sperring will make little ones laugh out loud _______________ Meet FOUR SILLY SKELETONS: Fred, Sid, Belle and Bill. They live in a house at the top of a hill. Join the dance as the fun-loving skeletons shimmy and jive . . . all the way to a GREAT BIG DROP! Luckily, Auntie June is there to patch them up. Even if they end up in a bit of a muddle . . . This hilarious, spooky story brings together a rollicking, rhyming text with with bright, bold illustrations by Sue Hendra & Paul Linnett, bestselling creators of Supertato. Perfect for Halloween!

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Captain Buckleboots on the Naughty Step is all about learning to say sorry.The naughty step is the place where Sam has to go when he has done something he knows he really shouldn't have. There is nothing to do there except think, and normally he has the step all to himself. Then one day someone else sits down bedside him. It's Captain Buckleboots - a pirate who has been very very naughty indeed and needs some help to work out how to say sorry.After studying illustration at Falmouth College of Arts Tom McLaughlin worked as a full-time political cartoonist before he stumbled into the world of animation when he won a bursary to direct his short animated film, The Girl With The Pink Shoes, as part of the Animated Exeter festival. Since then he has gone on to design and create a number of animated TV concepts with Honeycomb Animation, including the Molly Little Mysteries, which has just been picked up by CBeebies and is due to be aired in 2010. Tom lives in Devon with his wife, two sons and a scruffy cat.Mark Sperring is a former Waterstone's bookseller and brings all his considerable experience and knowledge to this, his first picture book. Mark lives in Bristol.Look out for the other books in the series:Big Bad Bill on the Naughty Step; Father Christmas on the Naughty Step

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Once there were four Naughty, Naughty Baddies. And each one was as naughty as the next. They liked nothing more than being diabolically dreadful. But best of all, they loved creeping ... When Four suggests a cunning plan to STEAL all the spots off the Queen's Little Doggy Woof-Woof, they all grin fiendishly and chuckle evilly as they creep, creep, creep ... WHAT will the Queen do when she sees her spotless Little Doggy Woof-Woof? WHERE is the King sitting as they creep, creep past? (Clue: a throne of sorts.) WILL the Naughty, Naughty Baddies get away with it? A very funny, deliciously naughty story that will have children and adults alike laughing with glee. From the bestselling pen of Mark Sperring and the bestselling brush of David Tazzyman.

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Mixing elves, counting and bedtime, children will love this brilliantly fun board book with a shiny foiled cover! The night before Christmas Eve, Santa could NOT sleep. So, a couple of his reindeer chums, said, "You should count some sheep!" Now, Santa's counted sheep before but something by the shelf made Santa want to NOT count sheep, and count gold buttoned... ELVES! What's the best way to help little ones fall asleep? Introduce them to super cute elves, of course! And with cute, cuddly and helpful elves on every page, and a fun story showing children how to count from one to twenty, this chunky, child-friendly book is set to become every child's new favourite. The perfect board book for all children, especially elf-loving ones! Chunky board book with shiny silver on the cover Helps children learn how to count from one to twenty Brilliantly fun story and beautiful, full-colour illustrations The perfect first-gift for children Encourages children to love counting as much as they love elves!

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**A riot of silliness - Daily Mail** **Totally absurd - in a truly lovely way - Daily Record** ------------- From the creators of Mince Spies, Santa Jaws and Jingle Smells comes a hilarious romp that’s guaranteed to make you laugh this summer! This is the story of a little hot dog who longs for just one thing: to be a REAL dog. But when the Mustard Fairy makes his dreams come true, will he be accepted by the other dogs? Or will he have to fight for his place in the sun? Packed with beaches, sunshine, ice cream and seaside silliness galore, this is THE picture book of the summer!

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The super cute unicorn board book that makes counting fun! Once upon a twinkling night, Mindy could not sleep, So her daddy and her favourite toy said, "You should count some sheep!" Now, Mindy isn't keen on sheep, they "BAAAA" from dusk till dawn. So instead of counting noisy sheep, she counted...UNICORNS! What's the best way to help little ones fall asleep? Introduce them to super cute unicorns, of course! And with cuddly, laughing and magical unicorns on every page, and a fun story showing children how to count from one to twenty, this book is set to become every child's new favourite. A gorgeous, sparkly board book edition of Twenty Unicorns at Bedtime - perfect for little hands A brilliantly fun text with beautiful illustrations throughout, babies and toddlers will love spotting the unicorns on every page The perfect gift for baby showers, birthdays and much more! Love the sound of this? Don't miss Twenty Dinosaurs at Bedtime (paperback and board book) and Twenty Elves at Bedtime (paperback)

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It’s not easy being a dino-mummy – especially when you have two roaring little dinos to take care of. But somehow Dino-Mummy makes everything look so easy ... Do you know a secret? I’m sure you dino-do! It’s something rather special about a certain ‘you know who’! From the moment that you wake up, she’s a sing-song superstar, Singing out ‘Good morning!’ with a dino ‘Tra la la!’ Dino-Mummy is AMAZING, and whether it’s morning, noon or night, she’s always on hand. After all, life in the dino family is just as fun (and chaotic) as ever. Tell your dino-mummy just how much you love her with his special gift edition, perfect for Mother’s Day!

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How long will I love you? A second is too short. A second is no time for a love of this sort. A minute is no better, for minutes fly by! They’re gone in a moment like a sweet butterfly. Moving through the day, the seasons and then the years, this ode to everlasting love will reassure children and bring a lump to the throat of parents. Moving and heartfelt, this is the perfect gift for new parents, experienced parents - and even sweethearts. For fans of Guess How Much I Love You, from the bestselling author and illustrator Mark Sperring and Alison Brown.

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Mixing elves, counting and bedtime, children will love this brilliantly fun picture book with a shiny foiled cover! The night before Christmas Eve, Santa could NOT sleep. So, a couple of his reindeer chums, said, "You should count some sheep!" Now, Santa's counted sheep before but something by the shelf made Santa want to NOT count sheep, and count gold buttoned... ELVES! What's the best way to help little ones fall asleep? Introduce them to super cute elves, of course! And with cute, cuddly and helpful elves on every page, and a fun story showing children how to count from one to twenty, this book is set to become every child's new favourite. The perfect picture book for all children, especially elf-loving ones! Helps children learn how to count from one to twenty Brilliantly fun story and beautiful, full-colour illustrations Helps children wind-down to bedtime The perfect picture book to encourage children to love counting as much as they love elves!

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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 spookily sweet count-to-twenty picture book filled with cute and cheeky pumpkins! One spooky-wooky bat winged, Broom-Ella could not sleep, so, her cat and frog and owl said that she should count some sheep. But, sheep don't shine with magic, or possess HUGE beaming grins. So, Broom-Ella put her spell book down and counted . . . BRIGHT PUMPKINS! What's the best way to help little ones fall asleep? Introduce them to super sweet pumpkins, of course! And with cute, cheeky and a-little-bit-spooky pumpkins on every page, and a fun story showing children how to count from one to twenty, this book is set to become every child's new favourite. A brilliantly fun text with stunning illustrations throughout, children will love spotting the pumpkins on every page The perfect gift for baby showers, birthdays and much more! Love the sound of this? Don't miss Twenty Dinosaurs at Bedtime, Twenty Unicorns at Bedtime and Twenty Elves at Bedtime

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Mixing dinosaurs, counting and bedtime, children will love this brilliantly fun picture book with a shiny foiled cover! Once upon a bedtime, these children could not sleep, so their helpful mums and daddies said that they should count some sheep. Though children think that sheep are nice, there's something they like more, so instead of counting lots of sheep, they counted DINOSAURS! What's the best way to help little ones fall asleep? Introduce them to super cute dinosaurs, of course! And with stomping, laughing and mischievous dinosaurs on every page, and a fun story showing children how to count from one to twenty, this book is set to become every child's new favourite. The perfect picture book for all children, especially dinosaur-loving ones! Helps children learn how to count from one to twenty Brilliantly fun story and beautiful, full-colour illustrations Helps children wind-down to bedtime The perfect picture book to encourage children to love counting as much as they love dinosaurs!

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There’s something SCARY lurking in the bathroom. It’s HUGE and it’s HAIRY but … the Don’t Panic Gang is RIGHT HERE TO HELP. Sumo Cat, Ninja Bird and King-Fu Worm will be with you zippety-quick (that’s faster than fast!) – saving you, saving me, saving THE WORLD! A sumo-stomping, ninja-popping, kung-fu leaping, all-action adventure featuring three unlikely superheroes and one surprise ending.

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Mixing dinosaurs, counting and bedtime, children will love this brilliantly fun board book with a shiny silver foiled cover! Once upon a bedtime, these children could not sleep, so their helpful mums and daddies said that they should count some sheep. Though children think that sheep are nice, there's something they like more, so instead of counting lots of sheep, they counted DINOSAURS! What's the best way to help little ones fall asleep? Introduce them to super cute dinosaurs, of course! And with stomping, laughing and mischievous dinosaurs on every page, and a fun story showing children how to count from one to twenty, this chunky, child-friendly board book is set to become every child's new favourite. The perfect board book for children, especially dinosaur-loving ones! Chunky board book with shiny silver on the cover Helps children learn how to count from one to twenty Brilliantly fun story and beautiful, full-colour illustrations The perfect first-gift for children Encourages children to love counting as much as they love dinosaurs!

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One day an invitation Came to number 24. It was from a next-door neighbour Who they'd never met before. The children can't wait - a birthday party? What fun! But their next-door neighbour is not all he seems. For starters, there’s his large snout and very sharp teeth. Not to mention his scaly skin . . . Yes, there's no two ways about it, he's definitely a CROCODILE. Erm, crocodiles don't eat children, do they? A riotous romp of a picture book, superbly written by Mark Sperring and brilliantly illustrated by Laura Anderson. Snappy Birthday is the perfect present for any child - whether it's their birthday, or not!

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Welcome to Santa’s grotto, little fishes, please come in, And meet the real-life Santa Klaus, It’s really, really him! Deep beneath the shimmering blue sea, it’s almost Christmas Eve, and Shelly the shark is VERY excited. She puts on her Santa suit and turns her cave into a festive Christmas grotto. Then she waits for all the little fishes to come in. They seem strangely reluctant . . . But Sid the squid thinks all his Christmases have come at once! Will Sid get taken in by Shark's Santa disguise – or will he be in for a big surprise? A hilarious underwater Christmas romp from the creators of Mince Spies.

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The Naughty Naughty Baddies are wickedly wicked, awfully awful and diabolically dreadful, and they have just come up with a mischievous plan to blast off to the moon and to stitch up the President. But will our fiendish fraudsters come undone? Aliens, badmobiles, rockets . . . Mwa-ha-ha! Be part of the intergalactic impishness in this astronomically funny adventure. It’s out of this world! With illustrations by the bestselling illustrator of You Can't Take an Elephant on the Bus - over 150,000 copies sold in the UK.

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Meet Captain McGrew: He's in need of a crew to do all those jobs that pirate crews do. Can you sploosh down the poop deck? Get up that rig? Find X marks the spot and get ready to dig? Could this be the job for you? A rollicking tale of some kids who just might find that being a pirate isn't quite as fun as they think! By a super commercial author and illustrator pairing with combined sales of over 230,000 in the UK alone.

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A follow-up to the gorgeous How Many Sleeps till My Birthday and How Many Sleeps till Christmas.Today is a very special day - if only Little Pip could remember why! With Daddy Grizzle's gentle help, Little Pip works out exactly why today is a day to be celebrated - it's Father's Day! - and they spend a glorious day doing all their favourite things. And the best thing? That's easy - spending time together!A heart-warming story celebrating the relationship between fathers and their children - with a wonderful message.

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A hilarious rhyming romp exploring one child’s fantasy about her dad having the coolest job ever – the perfect gift for dads this Father's Day! Have you ever wondered what would happen if your dad quit his boring office job to become . . . the Tooth Fairy? Wouldn’t it be cool if, instead of wearing a plain old shirt and trousers to tap on a computer all day, he zoomed across the sky on his sparkly wings wearing a tutu and tights?Mark Sperring (author of FATHER CHRISTMAS ON THE NAUGHTY STEP and THE NAUGHTY NAUGHTY BADDIES) has created a riotously funny and fabulous text that is a joy to read aloud, paired perfectly with Matt Hunt's brilliant artwork (illustrator of CHOOSE LLAMAS by Charlie Green and DADDY FARTYPANTS by Emer Stamp).Perfect for fans of Julia Donaldson.

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It’s not easy being a dino-daddy, but it’s definitely a lot of fun! And whether it’s a trip to the park or playing games at home, Dino-Daddy always has time for his two roaring little dinos ... The park would never be such fun without him standing by. No one can spin you faster – weeeeeeee! – or swing you quite so high! And though he has a list of jobs he has to dino-do, He always seems to have the time to play a game ... or two! Morning, noon and night, Dino-Daddy is the best, and life in the dino family is just as fun (and chaotic) as ever. The perfect present for Father’s Day!

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**A riot of silliness - Daily Mail** **Totally absurd - in a truly lovely way - Daily Record** ------------- From the creators of Mince Spies, Santa Jaws and Jingle Smells comes a hilarious romp that’s guaranteed to make you laugh this summer! This is the story of a little hot dog who longs for just one thing: to be a REAL dog. But when the Mustard Fairy makes his dreams come true, will he be accepted by the other dogs? Or will he have to fight for his place in the sun? Packed with beaches, sunshine, ice cream and seaside silliness galore, this is THE picture book of the summer!

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'How many quacks till Christmas?' the ducklings want to know. 'How many quacks till Christmas?' and 'Quack, will there be snow?' Puppy is pouncing round the farmyard one evening, when he is assailed by various animals wanting to know how many quacks, moos, baas or neighs there are until Christmas. Luckily, the answer is – only one! With lashings of Christmas joy, and much fun to be had with animal noises, this is the perfect funny Christmas gift. By a super-commercial author and illustrator pairing with combined sales of over 230,000 copies in the UK alone.

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A beautifully illustrated picture book with a powerful message about looking after our AMAZING planet! If I were the world, I’d want flowers and bees. A chorus of birds singing high in the trees. If I were the world, I’d want sparkling seas. If I were the world . . . would YOU look after ME? Today is the day to listen to our world! This beautiful and uplifting book will inspire us all to join hands and help our amazing planet. With an irresistible rhyming text by bestselling author Mark Sperring and stunning illustrations by rising star Natelle Quek, it's the perfect book to inspire children to ask questions and take action.

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