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Join the lemurs as they clamber through the pages of this sensory
adventure in That's not my lemur... from the UK's favourite
touch-and-feel baby book series, That's not my... by Fiona Watt.
Babies and toddlers will love touching the fuzzy, furry, smooth and
soft fabric patches on each page. That's not my... books are
designed to be shared, and develop sensory and language
development. Don't forget to spot the little white mouse as they
explore this sturdy board book, perfect for little hands. DID YOU
KNOW...? One That's not my... book is sold every minute in the UK!
With over 60 titles to choose from, there's a That's not my... book
for everyone.
A classic from beloved author Eva Ibbotson - now with a brand-new
cover from Jamie Littler. How do you smuggle a family of yetis from
Tibet to England? When Agatha Farlingham is kidnapped by a yeti on
a mountain in Tibet, she soon discovers that the hairy monster is
clever and noble. His children are in danger from the modern world
and he needs her help. She sends them on a top-secret journey to
England and the safety of her ancestral home. But first she must
teach them some manners. . . A rollicking adventure from the
extraordinary imagination of one of Britain's most beloved
storytellers.
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Stinky Stanley
(Paperback)
Shelley Swanson Sateren; Illustrated by Deborah Melmon
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Alfie Wolfe's feet stink! And they may cost the Hound Hotel a
client, namely Ms. Snoot and her energic Labrador retriever,
Stanley. But after gleefully rolling in dead fish, Stanley may give
Aflie's feet a run for their money. Stinky fun awaits!
A beautifully illustrated, magical retelling of one of the most
beloved fairy tales, which no child's library should be without!
The Little Mermaid is curious to see the world above the water, but
it's forbidden. One day, when nobody is is looking, she slips above
the waves and falls in love with a prince. Longing to see him
again, she asks the Sea Witch to help her become human. But, for
Sea Witch's spell to work, the Little Mermaid must make a difficult
choice . . . Will she ever see the prince again? Based on the
original story by Hans Christian Andersen, this exquisite
reimagining of the classic fairy tale, loved by generations, comes
ahead of the highly anticipated Disney live-action movie, The
Little Mermaid.
National Geographic Primary Readers pair magnificent National
Geographic photographs with engaging text by skilled authors to
help your child learn to read. Developed by education experts, this
series of books for beginner readers is spread across four levels:
Early Reader, Becoming Fluent, Becoming Independent and Independent
Reader. Discover the undercover world of fish and explore their
beautiful home, the Coral Reef. Told in simple yet lively text,
Swim, Fish! will enchant children who are just beginning their
reading journey. Level 1: Early Reader books contain simple
sentences and are just right for children who can decode with ease
and are beginning to read fluently. They are ideal for readers of
Yellow and Blue book bands for guided reading. For another National
Geographic Level 1 Reader, try Whales (9780008422196).
Howl with laughter with the SEVENTH book in the hilarious
full-colour, illustrated series, Dog Man, from the creator of
Captain Underpants! The Supa Buddies have been working hard to help
Dog Man overcome his bad habits. But when his obsessions turn to
fears, Dog Man finds himself the target of an all-new supervillain!
Meanwhile, Petey the Cat has been released from jail and starts a
new life with Li'l Petey. But when Petey's own father arrives,
Petey must face his past to understand the difference between being
good and doing good. Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series
appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive
themes, including: empathy, kindness, persistence, and the
importance of being true to one's self. Full colour pages
throughout.
A funny and empowering new story featuring Love Monster, who now
appears in his own animated television show on CBeebies! Love
Monster is going on an exciting adventure... to the beach! He can't
wait to be THE BEST SURFER IN THE WORLD! But as Love Monster gets
closer to the extremely big waves, the less sure he is. Will he
even have the courage to dip a toe in the ocean? A reassuring
let-the-waves-roll-over-your-feet story about how, sometimes,
perfect is just one more practice away.
 Friendship wins the day in this fabulously funny quarrel!
Two frogs sit on an ordinary little rock. But . . . uh-oh! Both
frogs think it's their rock - and they really don't want to share!
The frogs fight and squabble furiously. But when a hungry heron
swoops down, both frogs realise it's time to find another rock . .
. together! Kaye Umansky's brilliantly simple rhyming story shows
how two grumpy frogs go from fighting . . . to friendship (with
lots of laughter along the way.) Alice McKinley's hilarious
illustrations bring to life every twist and turn of this
wonderfully witty little drama. Written in absolutely perfect
rhyme, this story is a joy to read aloud. Every parent and child
will identify with these squabbling frogs. An excellent (and very
funny) lesson in how to resolve a quarrel! Kaye Umansky is one of
the UK's best-loved children's authors. She is a brilliant comic
writer, and is the award-winning creator of the bestselling
Pongwiffy fiction series. Her superb rhyming picture books have
echoes of Dr Seuss. Alice McKinley's illustrations are full of
warmth and humour, and packed with clever details to spot.
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Wolfbane
(Paperback)
Michelle Paver
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R253
R207
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Grand finale to the prize-winning adventure series that's changed
the lives of millions of readers. Breathtaking world-building on an
epic scale. Pure escapism at its best. It is early spring, a
turbulent, perilous time of sudden storms, frozen river fractures
and drifting ice. Fleeing from a demon intent on devouring his
souls, Wolf is swept out to Sea far from the Forest and his pack.
The ocean too teems with danger: sea wolves, sharks and hunters of
the deep, and the demon is gaining ground. Torak and Renn must race
to save their pack-brother, battling the harsh, icy waves and
merciless torrents. If they can't find Wolf in time, the bond
between them will be severed for ever... Run wild with Wolf Brother
for the last time in a Stone Age world we all want to be part of,
with three-million-copy-selling author Michelle Paver, Creator of
Legends. Read WOLFBANE as a standalone adventure or as part of the
well-loved series. 'Can easily be read as a standalone novel, so
skilful is the storytelling... Paver powerfully presents a world
view that's magical but never primitive' Financial Times on Skin
Taker 'Meticulously researched, atmospheric [...] and relentless...
Introduces Paver to a new generation of readers' Guardian on
Viper's Daughter
Itty Bitty Kitty is about to become the princess of Lollyland in
this first adorable book in the Itty Bitty Princess Kitty chapter
book series! Perfect for readers aged 5+ and fans of Isadora Moon,
Claude and My Little Pony. Something exciting is happening in
Lollyland. Itty Bitty Kitty's eighth shooting star is about to
arrive and that means she's going to become a princess! Itty's
excited, but when she learns about all the things that are going to
change, she's also nervous. Between trying out new hairstyles and
hearing that she can't attend her regular school anymore, Itty
begins to feel like she might not be ready to be a princess. Will
Itty Bitty Kitty become Itty Bitty Princess Kitty after all? With
easy-to-read language and illustrations on every page, the Itty
Bitty Princess Kitty chapter books are perfect for emerging
readers.
'Wonderful, funny, magical' Chris Evans 'A sheer delight for all
kids both big AND small' Ruth Jones on The Night I Met Father
Christmas 'Bubbles with warmth and mischievous humour . . .
irresistible' Alexander Armstrong on The Night I Met Father
Christmas A boy, a dog, and a magical body-swap adventure! Enter a
world of wonder in the brand-new classic adventure from top-ten
bestselling children's author, Ben Miller. George has always
wondered what it's like to be a dog. One night, a magical mix-up
with an enchanted fountain means he swaps places with Midnight, a
huge and loveable hound! Becoming a dog is an amazing adventure,
until George uncovers a plan that could threaten Midnight's home.
Can the two friends save the day before the clock strikes twelve
and leaves them stuck in each other's bodies forever? A magical
race-against-time for a boy and his dog best friend - discover the
funny and heartwarming classic storytelling from bestselling author
and beloved actor, Ben Miller. *The Night We Got Stuck in a Story -
a brand-new, magical adventure from bestselling author, Ben Miller
- is out now!* Praise for Ben Miller: 'A magical adventure' Sunday
Express on The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale 'Great for reading
aloud' The Week Junior on The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale 'A
fire-side gem of a story' Abi Elphinstone on The Night I Met Father
Christmas 'Fabulous' Sunday Express on The Boy Who Made the World
Disappear 'Enchanting, funny and intriguing in equal measure'
Philip Ardagh on The Night I Met Father Christmas 'Each of [Ben's]
five books is joyous and thoughtful' Red Magazine
This interactive board book series features the classic
touch-and-feel concept but with a fun, stylish Wee Gallery twist!
Each spread features an intriguing textile and a different animal
character to spark the curiosity of babies and toddlers. In Wee
Gallery: Touch-and-Feel Scales, meet seven incredibly cute animals
who all feature super special scales! Little ones will love feeling
the different textures and materials, whether it be the bumpy back
of a prickly pangolin or the smooth and shiny skin of a slinky
snake. Striking illustrations from Wee Gallery plus clever textures
will excite the reader and help develop sensory and motor skills,
and expand language skills. Bold, high contrast, colourful artwork
will keep young children engaged and stimulated for hours on end,
while encouraging key recognition and identification skills. Also
available in the Wee Gallery Touch-and-Feel series are Tails, Ears
and Wings.
Get ready to meet Violet Remy-Robinson - an amateur Sherlock Holmes
in the making - in the fifth book in this delightful young
detective series, perfect for fans of Robin Stevens, Enid Blyton
and Anisha, Accidental Detective! 'There is a new girl sleuth on
the block' The Times Violet and her friends can't believe their
luck when they're invited to a wedding on a tropical island. But
when some old enemies show up at the hotel and a valuable figurine
goes missing, Violet is sure the sneaky family are behind it. It's
a race against time - and a hungry tiger - to uncover the truth and
make sure the big day goes to plan . . . Beautifully designed and
filled with Becka Moor's gorgeous illustrations, everyone is bound
to fall in love with Violet and the colourful characters that make
up her world. Praise for the Violet Investigates series: 'Pacey and
imaginative' The Times 'Fans of Lauren Child will be very taken
with Violet and her world' Books For Keeps 'A delicious package for
emerging readers' Sunday Times 'A quirky and charming read'
Guardian Don't forget to look out for the rest of Violet's
adventures: The Pearl of the Orient, The Hidden Treasure, The
Smugglers and The Mummy Mystery!
A sturdy Easter board book starring all your favorite characters
from Nickelodeon's Blue's Clues & You! What does Blue want to
do with you on this beautiful Easter day? Find out in this adorably
illustrated board book with sturdy pages, starring Blue, Josh, and
the rest of the Blue's Clues gang. Girls and boys ages 0 to 3 who
love Nickelodeon will love this sweet story! Nickelodeon's Blue's
Clues & You combines engaging interactive and educational
elements with an adorable puppy and her fun friend Josh, perfect
for hours of preschool fun!
Zoe loves living at her uncle's rescue zoo because there is always something exciting going on. And Zoe has an amazing secret... She can actually TALK to the animals! Bouncer the baby kangaroo is new to the rescue zoo, and she's interested in everything and everyone! But will the little joey's curiosity get her into big trouble...?
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Oona and the Shark
(Paperback)
Kelly DiPucchio; Illustrated by Raissa Figueroa
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Oona is one determined little mermaid, but she faces her biggest
challenge yet in trying to make friends with Stanley the shark.
Whatever will she do? A fun-filled and gorgeously illustrated
celebration of friendship, creativity and perseverance. Oona loves
to share her inventions with her friends. They're big and bold and
loud - just like her! But there's one underwater creature who
doesn't seem to enjoy Oona's company, or her creations. And that's
Stanley the shark! Oona's latest hopping, chopping and popping
inventions just make him angry. Oona may not know what Stanley
likes, but she does know what he doesn't. And maybe that's a good
place to start. Because mermaids never stop trying . . . not when
there's a friend out there to make. From the New York Times
bestselling author Kelly DiPucchio and featuring the extraordinary
illustrative talents of Raissa Figueroa, the dynamic partnership
behind Oona.
Mr Hare meets Mr Mandela is one of the last stories Chris van Wyk
wrote before he died and it originally appeared in Sunday Times
Storytime: 10 South African Stories for Children. Mr Hare finds a
R200 note on his doorstep. When he turns the note over he sees Mr
Mandela’s face and decides to brave the big city of Johannesburg to
return it to Mr Mandela. But Mr Hare cannot read and he comes
across many people along the way who want to get their hands on Mr
Mandela’s money. Mr Hare also cannot work out why the note keeps
changing colour!
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