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The sixth book in the SUPER graphic novel-like series for readers
aged 7+ from the amazingly talented illustrator and author Sophy
Henn! Brimming with Sophy's hilarious illustrations, this is the
perfect read for fans of Bunny Vs Monkey, Tom Gates, Amelia Fang,
Wimpy Kid and Dog Man. Everyone's favourite reluctant superhero is
back and ready to give this super thing her ALL –
she's even got a BRAND-NEW COSTUME. Pizazz soon discovers
that a bunch of baddies have formed TEAM TOXIC and are trying to
DESTROY the PLANET for ever, but none of the grown-ups even
care! This time it’s up to Pizazz and her friends to save
the world . . .  before it destroys
ITSELF!  Praise for Pizazz:
“A SPECTACULAR superhero story that fizzes with
fun on every page!†– Liz Pichon, author of the
bestselling TOM GATES series. “Blocky comic-style panels, a
fire-farting granddad and a conservationist message make for
accessible, quirky reading†– The Guardian, Children’s
Book of the Month “Sophy Henn’s funny new series […] a witty
and original reminder that superheroes are human tooâ€
– The Sunday Times, Children’s Book of the Week “Sophy
Henn’s lively, energetic story should be a hit with anyone who
finds it hard to fit inâ€Â – Financial TimesÂ
“Full-page illustrations, comic-strip sequences, quirky
typography and dramatic chapter openers ensure this book will
appeal to more reluctant readers†– The i “Perfect for
fans of her previous series Bad Nana, with the same level of
illustration and zany text throughout†– Booktrust
Hilariously narrated by reluctant superhero Pizazz, and brimming
with Sophy Henn’s distinctive illustrations and comic-book
strips, this is the sixth book in the laugh-out-loud PIZAZZ series!
Look out for more Pizazz adventures: Pizazz, Pizazz Vs
The New Kid, Pizazz Vs Perfecto, Pizazz Vs The
Demons and Pizazz Vs Everyone!
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Grannysaurus
(Hardcover)
David Walliams; Illustrated by Adam Stower
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A boisterously funny new picture book from David Walliams and Adam Stower, perfect for young dinosaur fans!
One night, Spike creeps downstairs in his pyjamas to find that his granny has turned into a dinosaur – GRANNYSAURUS!
There are dinosaurs BOOGYING in the living room. With Brontosaurus, Stegosaurus and Giganotosaurus, it’s a DINO DISCO!
Spike wants to stay up and party too! How will Grannysaurus ever get him back to bed? Perhaps her next guest, Tyrannosaurus Rex, can help?
Children will love to dance their way to bedtime with this exciting story full of spectacular surprises!
'I could feel it coming. War, I mean. Creeping up on us, into our
town, down our street, into our house. Smiling like a friend, like
it was Batman come to save us when really it was the Joker all
along.' With far-right Albion on the brink of war with Europe,
ten-year-old Alan and his little brother Sam are sent away to
safety. Dad tells Alan he has to be brave, like the superheroes he
loves, but Alan isn't too sure. He wants to be wherever Dad is,
and, anyway - can he really be sure who's a hero and who's a
villain? A heartwarming, heartbreaking story of acceptance, love
and bravery in all its different forms, from the acclaimed author
of Joe All Alone.
The Big Steps series is designed to help little ones (and their parents
or carers) with new everyday experiences. In We Can Get Dressed, Millie
and Mo get ready for a day out. This novelty book with a sweet story
has fun flaps to lift and mechanisms to move, as well as practical tips
for parents and carers on each page, endorsed by leading Early Years
Consultant, Dr. Amanda Gummer.
With delightful illustrations from Marion Cocklico, We Can Get Dressed
is the perfect book for sharing and reassuring little people.
For more toddler tips, read We're Having A Baby, I'm Not Sleepy, No
More Nappies, I'm Starting Nursery, Can You Say Please?, We're Going to
the Doctor and We're Going to the Dentist.
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Citronella
(Book)
Carl de Souza, Daniele Hitie
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Citronella is a little girl who cannot hear, and for whom no-one
can find a cure. Her family decides to send her to Grandpa Tambala,
who takes her far, far away to a place where you don't only hear
with your ears.
 Are You a Monster? is a fun interactive read-aloud
picture book that will have children of all ages roaring and
stomping along, as Monster encourages them to be the scariest
monster possible. Warning! This book contains a monster. A really
angry, really scary, really bad monster… or so the monster says.
And Monster has a very important question: are you a monster too?
 Children will love playing along with the book as monster
tests them on their monster skills. Do you have a long pointy tail?
Big yellow eyes? No? Can you make a big, loud noise? You can!
 Kids get to join in with this hilarious story and play
their monstrous part, and by the end Monster may just regret asking
that all important question. Â
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Mr Stink
(Paperback, Edition)
David Walliams; Illustrated by Quentin Blake
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The second original, touching, twisted, and most of all hilarious
novel for children from David Walliams, number one bestseller and
fastest growing children's author in the country - beautifully
illustrated by Quentin Blake. "Mr Stink stank. He also stunk. And
if it was correct English to say he stinked, then he stinked as
well..." It all starts when Chloe makes friends with Mr Stink, the
local tramp. Yes, he smells a bit. But when it looks like he might
be driven out of town, Chloe decides to hide him in the garden
shed. Now Chloe's got to make sure no one finds out her secret. And
speaking of secrets, there just might be more to Mr Stink than
meets the eye... or the nose.
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Sunny-Side Up
(Paperback)
Jacky Davis; Illustrated by Fiona Woodcock
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Bestselling author Jacky Davis and award-winning illustrator Fiona
Woodcock celebrate family, love, and imagination in this vibrant
and expressive picture book. Father-daughter time shines in this
irresistible story about creativity, solving problems, and looking
on the bright side when faced with obstacles. A great read-aloud
for rainy days . . . or any day you're stuck at home! Drip, drip,
drop. With breakfast finished, an energetic young girl is ready to
play. But it's raining, and Dad says that she must stay inside. So,
she crafts and she builds, she draws and she bakes. What else can
she do to find the sunny side of a rainy day? Keep gloominess at
bay with Sunny-Side Up, a wonderful choice about resilience and the
power of imagination. A perfect book to share at storytime, to
celebrate Father's Day, and to encourage kids-and their parents and
caregivers-to use creativity to overcome challenges.
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The Missing Piece
(Paperback)
Jordan Stephens; Illustrated by Beth Suzanna
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A heart-warming, fresh and original story about family and
friendship from brand-new picture book author, writer and performer
Jordan Stephens. Sunny loves jigsaw puzzles - the bigger the
better. When she completes one, she gets a warm, happy honeybee
buzz. One day, her Gran gives her a ONE-THOUSAND-PIECE puzzle.
Piece after piece, all by herself, she puts together the picture,
until ... DISASTER! The final piece is missing. Sunny may be small,
but she is very determined - so she sets off to find it. As the day
whizzes by in a whirl of new places and friends, Sunny discovers
that looking for something is every bit as fun as finding it, and
that perhaps the missing piece was there all along ...
A spectacular new title from world-renowned artist Oliver Jeffers,
creator of the million-copy selling, global phenomenon Here We Are!
(This ebook is optimised for Kindle tablets and the Kindle App. It is
not suitable for e-Ink kindle devices, such as the PaperWhite. We
recommend you download a sample to your device before purchase if in
doubt.)
What shall we build, you and I?
I’ll build your future and you’ll build mine.
We’ll build a watch to keep our time.
A father and daughter set about laying the foundations for their life
together. Using their own special tools, they get to work; building
memories to cherish, a home to keep them safe and love to keep them
warm.
From renowned, internationally bestselling picture-book creator and
visual artist, Oliver Jeffers, comes this rare and enduring story about
a parent’s boundless love, life’s endless opportunities and all we need
to build a together future.
The perfect book for your daddy's birthday, Father's Day, a new
father, or for giving and sharing any time you want to say I love
you daddy. Join the PAW Patrol in this celebration of heroic
daddies and see how kind, funny, clever and adventurous daddies
are. From saving the day and cheering you up, to playing lots of
games and being a bit clumsy, daddies are fun to be around - just
like the PAW Patrol. Show your daddy just how much he means to you
and add your own words to the story to make an extra special gift.
The perfect way to say, 'I love you daddy'.
It's not easy when you come from Somewhere Else. Especially when
you smell of trains and fish. When Mr Blanket lost his job in the
city and couldn't find it again,it seemed like things would never
get better. 'I wish,' said Dottie, closing her eyes and trying her
hardest not to wobble, 'that I lived on a bright green hilltop!'
Suddenly, her wish comes true! Mr Blanket gets a new job in The
Middle of Nowhere. Dottie soon finds that The Hilltop is the Middle
of Somewhere as she gets to meet Winnie Crisp, Tom Tractor, Blod
Evans, the Rowland twins and the Fidgets. And on the Hilltop she
doesn't need wishes, because the magic happens on its own.
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Crisis at school!
(Staple bound)
Francois Maree; Illustrated by Nico Meyer; Edited by Francois Maree
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The Ninth Legion marched into the mists of northern Britain - and
they were never seen again. Four thousand men disappeared and their
eagle standard was lost. It's a mystery that's never been solved,
until now . . . Marcus has to find out what happened to his father,
who led the legion. So he sets out into the unknown, on a quest so
dangerous that nobody expects him to return. The Eagle of the Ninth
is heralded as one of the most outstanding children's books of the
twentieth century and has sold over a million copies worldwide.
Rosemary Sutcliff writes with such passion and attention to detail
that Roman Britain is instantly brought to life and stays with the
reader long after the last page has been turned.
"Where do you run when your former best friend tips their lunch
straight into your lap?" When Alice Chang starts out at her new
school, everything isn't quite as rosy as she'd dreamed. First, she
falls out with previous best friend, Gigi, and then she finds that
the only after-school club still available is GAS (Girls Achieving
at STEM) which Alice considers extremely uncool. However, with the
help of an inspirational teacher and two new best friends, Alice
discovers that being cool isn't always what it looks like in teen
magazines and that being yourself and being smart can be the
coolest thing of all.
Welcome to the Puppy Place - where every puppy finds a home.
Goldie's a gorgeous golden retriever pup ... but she doesn't know
how to behave like a good dog yet. Will Jack and Lizzie be able to
help her?
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