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The Dummy Fairy
The book follows the story of the Dummy Fairy and her friend Arrneb who collect dummies from children who have outgrown them. But one day they run out! A little girl named Amira, is persuaded to give up her dummies due to the thought of getting a surprise from the Dummy Fairy. The Dummy Fairy sends the dummies to babies that need them. After reading, children can follow the story at home by putting their dummies under their beds, parents can then tell their child that the ‘Dummy Fairy’ takes them off to Candyfloss lane, leaving a surprise in their place.Read more
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The Essential Guide to SPaG in the Primary Classroom (Ready to Teach)
Do you know your ′determiners′ from your ′prepositions′? Are you struggling with word classes, phrases and clauses?This book is here to help by:
Telling you what you need to know to teach all areas of primary grammar
Explaining what′s good to know to support more able children
Outlining what good teaching of each part of grammar looks like in the classroom
Suggesting classroom activities for all areas of the SPaG curriculumAlso included is a section on the new SPaG test.
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The Everything Kids’ Scratch Coding Book: Learn to Code and Create Your Own Cool Games! (Everything® Kids Series)
Teach kids the concepts of coding in easy-to-understand language and help them develop games of their own with The Everything Kids’ Scratch Coding Book!Understanding computer science is becoming a necessity in the modern age. As our world shifts towards becoming increasingly more technical and automated, the ability to code and understand computers has become one of the most valuable skills any child can have on the road to a successful life. More and more schools are recognizing this importance and have started to implement computer science and coding as core elements in their curriculums, right alongside math and history.
The Everything Kids’ Scratch Coding Book helps children get a head start on this new essential skill, with Scratch coding—a language designed by MIT specifically to help a younger audience learn to code. In no time, children will learn basic coding concepts, build fun games, and get a competitive edge on their classmates. This book encourages children to think analytically and problem-solve, while helping them develop an essential skill that will last them a lifetime.
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The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks (Lottie Brooks, 1)
Lottie Brooks is 11 ¾ and her life is ALREADY officially over.
Not only is she about to start high school without any friends or glamorous swooshy hair, she’s just discovered she’s too flat-chested to wear A BRA!
She might as well give up now and go into hibernation with her hamsters Sir Barnaby Squeakington and Fuzzball the Third.
Lottie navigates the perils of growing up in this fantastically funny new illustrated series for pre-teens filled with friendship, embarrassing moments and, of course, KitKat Chunkys.
The first book in the hilarious new series for children by the bestselling creator of Hurrah For Gin. Perfect for fans of Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging and Dork Diaries.
Praise for Lottie Brooks
‘As the mother of a ten year old hoodie gamer girl, it is a joy to see the screens off. No amount of coaxing about the utter joy of a book had worked before, but Katie has managed to capture what this group think and feel in a positive, gently parent-mocking, life-affirming fashion.’ Becci, Amazon
‘My daughter is 12 and I cannot get her to read. However, I bought her a copy of The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks . . . and she’s hooked!’ – Vickles, Mumsnet
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The Fairytale Hairdresser and Beauty and the Beast: New Edition (The Fairytale Hairdresser, 8)
This bestselling picture book has had a gorgeous makeover to celebrate 10 years of The Fairytale Hairdresser!
The Beast’s heart is melted by the beautiful and artistic Bella – but could she ever love someone so beastly?
Join Kittie Lacey, the best hairdresser in all the land, as she teaches Beast that looks aren’t everything – it’s what’s on the inside that matters most.Discover more Fairytale Hairdresser adventures:
*A brand new story for 2021: The Fairytale Hairdresser and Red Riding Hood*
The Fairytale Hairdresser and Rapunzel
The Fairytale Hairdresser and Beauty and the Beast
The Fairytale Hairdresser and Cinderella
The Fairytale Hairdresser and Sleeping Beauty
The Fairytale Hairdresser and Snow White
The Fairytale Hairdresser and the Sugar Plum Fairy
The Fairytale Hairdresser and the Princess and the Pea
The Fairytale Hairdresser and Aladdin
The Fairytale Hairdresser and the Princess and the Frog
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The Family Book
The Family Book celebrates the love we feel for our families and all the different varieties they come in. Whether you have two moms or two dads, a big family or a small family, a clean family or a messy one, Todd Parr assures readers that no matter what kind of family you have, every family is special in its own unique way.
Parr’s message about the importance of embracing our differences is delivered in a playful way. With his trademark bold, bright colors and silly scenes, this book will encourage children to ask questions about their own families. Perfect for young children just beginning to read, The Family Book is designed to encourage early literacy, enhance emotional development, celebrate multiculturalism, promote character growth, and strengthen family relationships
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The Fantastic Football Activity Book for Kids
Tons of activities for all kids who love football!
Best selling author Harry Kaye has compiled one of the best football activity books you can buy. There’s colouring, mazes, puzzles, word searches, footy maths, matchday bingo, loads of pictures, and much, much more! Every young football fan will love this book.
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The Fart that Changed the World (the Top 5 Children’s Fiction Bestseller!)
A high-energy, laugh-out-loud, fully illustrated adventure story by much-loved actor Stephen Mangan and talented artist Anita Mangan.
“Laugh-out-loud stuff” Ray D’Arcy
It’s the most important day of the year for King Fabian as he is hosting all the neighbouring rulers. Everything simply must go perfectly.
King Fabian wakes up, stretches, and…
farts.
His wife’s fury is so huge that he panics and blames the butler, who is carted off to the dungeons. Leaving behind a big problem: Fabian isn’t really the brains behind the crown: it is the butler… how will dithery Fabian manage to pull off this high-pressure event alone? His small and smelly fart looks like it will kick off a crisis…
Frank – a kitchen boy with a big imagination – is drafted in as an emergency butler. As the banquet descends into a food fight and processions catapult out of control, Frank finds himself in an all-out farty farce. Can he save the day?
- Wildly funny and endlessly surprising, this is delightfully imaginative, surreal storytelling with a message that small events can trigger big change, and children can be heroes!
- Packed with pictures by Stephen Mangan’s sister Anita Mangan.
- Escape the Rooms is one of the most loved and bestselling children’s debuts of 2021.
Stephen and Anita Mangan are comic dynamite.
Praise for Stephen and Anita’s books:
Escape the Rooms:
“A brilliant, clever, kind of genius book” Graham Norton, Virgin Radio
‘Richly imagined and deeply heartfelt’ Hadley Freeman, Guardian
‘Manages to feel both classic and modern at the same time’ Good Housekeeping
‘A beautiful and exciting adventure that ignites the imagination’ Edith Bowman
The Fart That Changed the World
“A sure-fire way for kids to entertain themselves. What’s more, it’s also excellent for reading aloud” LoveReading4Kids
“A high-energy, brilliantly imaginative and laugh-out-loud tale that is guaranteed to blow away young readers” Lancashire Evening Post
The Unlikely Rise of Harry Sponge
“After the runaway success of joint debut novel, Escape the Rooms, and the hilarious The Fart That Changed the World, the dynamic duo return with an all-action, marvellously manic and laugh-out-loud tale with a message that any child can be a hero” Lancashire Evening Post
“hilarious … A right royal romp” First News
ABOUT THE MANGANS
Stephen Mangan is an author, script-writer and actor with huge range across TV, radio, film and theatre. From classic comedy such as Green Wing,Episodes and I’m Alan Partridge and acclaimed drama such as The Split, Stephen also presentsPortrait and Landscape Artist of the Year and regularly appears on stage, most recently as a highly praised Ebeneezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol. Stephen also voiced the title role in Postman Pat: The Movie. He has been a member of the judging panels for the Costa Book of the Year prize and The Laugh-Out-Loud Awards (The Lollies). His children’s books are the bestselling Escape the Rooms and The Fart that Changed the World.
Stephen on writing for children (interview on ITV’s Lorraine):
“Every page has to grip them, make them laugh, be interesting because they can drop it. There are screens everywhere that they can pick up. That’s part of the reason why I started writing books because I had such fun as a kid reading books. I always had my head in a book. I wanted to write books that were unputdownable for children, that were full of adventure and crazy big characters and made them laugh.”Anita Mangan is a celebrated graphic designer and illustrator who has designed over 60 books including for Leon Restaurants, Gizzi Erskine and Fearne Cotton. She illustrated the best-selling Be a Unicorn series. Her first children’s book was the bestselling Escape the Rooms.
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The Final Year
See that tall, skinny kid with the ball in his hand
sayin see ya later to his mate?
That’s me:
Nathan Wilder
Nate.
10 years old
and a week away from the end of Year 5.
Life can be tough in your last year of primary school. Tests to take, preparing for the change to high school. Nate is ready for it all, knowing his best friend PS is at his side – they’ve been inseparable since Nursery.
But when they are put in two different classes and PS finds a new friend in Turner, the school bully, Nate’s world turns upside-down. As he struggles to make sense of this and forge new friendships, he’s dealt another blow when his youngest brother, Dylan is rushed into hospital.
His new teacher, Mr Joshua, sees a spark inside of Nate that’s lit by his love of reading and writing and shows him how to use this to process what’s going on. But with so much working against him, and anger rising inside him, will this be enough?
A powerful and lyrical story about finding your place in the world and the people that matter within it.
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The Football Book for Kids: The History of Football, the Greatest Players of All Time, Amazing Games, and Incredible Facts
The Ultimate Guide for Young Football Enthusiasts
Do you know a child whose eyes light up at the sound of the chants and cheers ringing around a packed stadium? Is there a boy or girl in your life who can’t get enough of watching spectacular goals and last-gasp saves? Does your child, grandchild, nephew, or niece aspire to replicate the iconic actions of legendary players every time they lace up their boots?
If so, you’ve just found the ideal gift for them…
Introducing The Football Book for Kids, written by lifelong football enthusiast Leonard Matt. This enthralling ebook is perfect for young footy fans eager to learn more and feed their passion for the beautiful game.
What’s inside…
A Riveting Journey Through Soccer’s History
Discover how ancient civilizations played primitive versions of the sport over 2500 years ago. Fast forward to the birth of modern football in 1863, then all the way to the modern spectacle of the Premier League and UEFA Champions League.
Understanding the Game
Get a solid grasp of the core principles that make football a game of strategy and drama. Learn the rules that guide each match and familiarize yourself with key positions on the field, from fast, skillful forwards to tough, hard-tackling defenders.
In-Depth Profiles of Football Titans
Explore the careers of legendary figures such as Peter Schmeichel, Paolo Maldini, Lionel Messi, and other iconic players. Were these players the GOATs? Or do you have other football giants in mind for your all-time first 11?
Descriptions of Iconic Footballing Moments
Re-live the thrill of classic highlights, from Diego Maradona’s legendary “Hand of God” goal to Manchester United’s triumphant treble-winning 1999 season. Feel the thrill of these memorable moments through engaging storytelling that brings them vividly to life.
Become a Football Brainiac
Who was the youngest player to score a hat-trick in the English Premier League? Which team scored the most goals in a single FIFA World Cup? Expand your horizons with 90+ fascinating facts covering every aspect of the beautiful game.
Ready to give a young footy fanatic a gift they’ll always treasure? Scroll up and score your copy of The Football Book for Kids now!
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The Football Boy Wonder: (Football book for kids 7-13) (The Charlie Fry Series)
Charlie Fry is football mad. He sleeps wearing his team’s full kit and dreams of scoring the winning goal in the FA Cup final.He plays football around the clock – at the park, on the way to school, at lunchtimes and even in his bedroom until his mum tells him off.
But Charlie has a problem: he can’t run very far. He has plenty of skill but his poorly lungs stop him from sprinting.
And as an 11-year-old boy planning to become the Golden Boot winner at the World Cup, that’s an issue.
Then one day a freak accident presents Charlie with a unique goal-scoring gift – it means he can’t miss.
But can Charlie convince his local team Hall Park to give him the chance and use his new skill to deadly effect?
Or will the nasty bullies from his school keep him stuck on the sidelines?
** The Football Boy Wonder is the bestselling soccer story for children aged 7-11. It looks at themes such as bullying, friendship, loyalty and the wonderful world of football.
Reviews of the Football Boy Wonder: “Highly recommended. An enjoyable and clever story with a few lovely twists along the way.” Amazon review.
“My little brother, who is crazy about soccer, would love this book and would never let it go. It is a great gift to get a brother, nephew, son or cousin for any occasion. They will definitely enjoy it.” 5* review from Readers’ Favourite website.
“Fantastic journey of friendship and sporting achievements. Well written and easy to understand Charlie’s journey and how CF impacts his life.” Amazon review.
If your kids like Messi, Ronaldo or Harry Kane, then they’ll love Charlie Fry!
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The Football Encyclopedia (FIFA)
This newly updated edition of The Football Encyclopedia (FIFA) will make you an expert of the most popular game in the world. The pages are brimming with the latest facts, stats and records, plus punchy profiles of the best international teams on the planet, as well as essential info about the top leagues and tournaments in world football. What’s more, you can get the lowdown on all the FIFA competitions from the World Cup to the eWorld Cup and the latest recipients of the FIFA awards.
With a comprehensive list of honours citing every international and intercontinental competition, FIFA’s The Football Encyclopedia is a must-have for every young fan of the sport.
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The Forever Family
One night, Little Bear was cosied up on Mama Bear’s knee. “I want to tell you a story” she said. “Now, listen carefully.”In this exquisitely illustrated and touching story, featuring charming woodland animals and lyrical prose, a little bear learns from his mama bear about how he became a part of their family.
She shares that are many reasons that mamas and papas can be unable to take care of their young, and that when a little baby bear was found alone, all of the forest creatures came together to search for him a forever family. A family who would care and protect, feed and bathe, tickle and cuddle, teach and play – and especially give lots of love. The little bear was lucky to have a nurturing foster mama who did all of these things during the search…until the perfect family was found. A family whose dearest wish came true with the arrival of the little bear.Author and illustrator Sue Banner’s eloquent storytelling and painterly illustrations in gentle muted and earthy tones create a calm and soothing read-aloud that all families and educators of young children will love – those whom this story resonates on a personal level and those for whom the story provides a better understanding of the loving families formed through the adoption and foster care experience.
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The Funny Life of Sharks
A hilarious book from bestselling author and stand-up comic James Campbell, who has visited over 3,000 primary schools to tell stories and encourage children to write their own.
Ever wondered why sharks have such a bad reputation? Are they dangerous, human-munching monsters? Or have we got it all wrong? In fact, only SIX people get attacked by sharks every year across the WHOLE WORLD. And how many sharks are eaten by humans every year? ONE HUNDRED MILLION! So maybe sharks are more afraid of us .
Take a deep dive into the ridiculously funny life of sharks (and some things that have nothing to do with sharks but are still splendidly funny) according to James Campbell, comedian extraordinaire.
This face-achingly funny book will also teach you about great white sharks, tiger sharks and hammerhead sharks, just how incredibly old sharks are, and why sharks are SO important for the environment and how to look after them.
So, whether you’re seriously afraid of sharks or love them so much you want to invite a shark to your next birthday party, this HILARIOUS book is for you. Prepare to roll around the floor laughing with the snot-inducingly brilliant The Funny Life of Sharks, with side-splittingly funny illustrations from Rob Jones.
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The Funny Life of Teachers
A hilarious book from bestselling author and stand-up comic James Campbell, who has visited over 3,000 primary schools to tell stories and encourage children to write their own.
Uncover the ridiculously funny life of teachers (and some things that have nothing to do with teachers but are still splendidly funny) according to James Campbell, comedian extraordinaire. Ever wondered what teachers do when they’re not in the classroom? Are they undercover detectives, champion roller-blade dancers or do they spend their evenings playing with their 576 cats?
This face-achingly funny book will also teach you why you should carry an emergency banana with you at all times, how to fart in class silently without anyone knowing it was you and how to catapult yourself to school by building a medieval style catapult in your back garden!
Whether you love or loathe your teachers, want to become one when you grow up or don’t give two figs about your teacher but simply love a HILARIOUS read, this book is for you. Prepare to roll around the floor laughing with the snot-inducingly brilliant The Funny Life of Teachers.
But be warned – this is NOT a normal book. You can read it forwards, backwards, sideways and in approximately 861,000 different ways in between. Whichever way you read it, look no further for fantastic real-life teacher facts, incredibly funny illustrations, imaginary stories and an impossibly silly read!
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The Funny Onion
Help Pickle the Onion become a clown, by making his friends laugh when they’re feeling down.A rhyming children’s book full of your 5 a day, following Pickle the Onion who tries to make his friend laugh so he stays in town ????????????????A tale of vegetable friendship
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The Ghost Train (Funnybones)
Big Skeleton, Little Skeleton and Dog Skeleton are taking a spooky ride on the ghost train…
Where they encounter monster collectors, ghostly train drivers and something even more terrifying!
Despite being set by the dark dark sea, this brightly coloured book is perfect for early readers.
Have you read the other classic Funnybones stories?
Bumps in the Night
The Pet Shop
The Black Cat
Skeleton Crew
Mystery Tour
Dinosaur Dreams
Give a Dog a Bone‘There can be few families in the British Isles who do not possess at least one well-thumbed Ahlberg’- Independent on Sunday
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The Giant Book of Hacks for Minecrafters: A Giant Unofficial Guide Featuring Tips and Tricks Other Guides Won’t Teach You
More than 350-full-color pages of tips, tricks, and secrets that will help every boy and girl become a master of Minecraft.Here New York Times bestselling author Megan Miller teaches Minecrafters everything they want to know about manipulating and programming command blocks within Minecraft, manipulating redstone to make amazing contraptions and machines, how to add modifications to their Minecraft game, and more! Other tips will help gamers:
- Make their own custom maps and mini-games
- Build essential redstone logic gates, loops, and circuits
- Explore today’s range of modded Minecraft play, from the must-haves to the fanciful
- And much, much more!
Packed with expert tips, cheats, and hacks! This guide shows users exactly how the experts wield command blocks and make fun modifications (like giving and getting loot and customizing villagers), wield redstone power and build classic and crazy contraptions (like automatic doors and furnaces, and hidden traps and staircases), and keep their games new and exciting with mods (from utilities to full-fledged gameplay extensions and modpacks). Hundreds of screenshots help readers follow along with each tip, step-by-step, to master the Minecrafting world.
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The Girl in Black: a scary mystery book for kids 11-14
If you like Harry Potter and you like horror, you’ll love THE GIRL IN BLACK …
A tale of magic, adventure – and revenge!Twelve-year-old Archie Wiggins is intrigued when a new family moves into the big, spooky house next door. The young girl and her parents seem to be strange and secretive and able to do things which shouldn’t be possible. Archie witnesses the girl, dressed all in black, performing a magic trick in her garden. Except that he doesn’t believe that it’s a trick; he convinces himself that what she is doing is real magic – and that she must be a witch.
Archie sets out to prove this – but he soon realizes that getting involved with the Girl in Black will lead him into a world of terrifying situations …(reading age: 9 years and up – ideal for children, teens and adults who LOVE magic – and a good scare!)
(a note from the author: in terms of swearing, the worst you’ll find in this book is the use of the word ‘dork’. That’s as bad as it gets. And contrary to what it says in one of the reviews, there are no pages missing. This is the first part of a series, so there’s much more to come …)Read more
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The Girl Who Became A Fish
Ita is afraid of lots of things. She’s afraid of talking to her classmates at her new school. She’s afraid of walking through her new town. But most of all she is afraid of water. When one day she realises the river in her new town turns her into a fish, she is forced to face up to her fears. In doing so, can she bring her family together again? With themes of change, and deftly tackling the topic of fear for younger readers, this is another heart-warming and beautifully-written early reader by Polly Ho-Yen, filled with charming artwork by Sojung Kim-McCarthy.Read more
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The Girl Who Looked Beyond The Stars: 1 (Sheena Meyer)
“This story is a captivating blend of Christian science fiction, fantasy, and mystery. For 11-14-year-old readers who enjoy books such as A Wrinkle In Time.”
“Do you believe in angels?”
“The Girl Who Captured the Stars, the first book in author L.B. Anne’s Sheena Meyer series is fantastic! I like how Sheena figures out she has powers, and how she trusts her friends but wants to protect them also. Some parts of the story are sad. Some parts of the story are scary. But some parts of the story are so funny, they made me laugh out loud!” Amazon Reviewer
“What am I?”
Sheena Meyer is the girl who brings an extra lunch to school each day just in case someone doesn’t have lunch. She’s also the girl who questions and investigates everything, driving her parents and teachers nuts. She spends most days waiting for some grand event to happen and change her life, but she won’t have to wait much longer.
The Murk is coming for her because of a gift she doesn’t know she has.
Nine years ago an angel appeared in front of select kids all over the world. In Michigan, it appeared in a willow tree in front of a four-year-old little girl. She’s the only child who saw it, the one with the gift. Sheena is now thirteen and has since forgotten what she saw. But things change when her father is in a terrible accident, and she witnesses a supernatural being save him.
“I saw what you did. Come Back!”
An elderly man, a peculiar new kid at school, and mysterious text messages will change everything Sheena has ever believed in, sweeping her out of a humdrum, teenage, existence, and setting in motion what one little girl’s destiny can mean to the world.
★★★★★Safe, clean, great reads for middle schoolers! Amazon Reviewer
I have a 13 year old daughter who loves to read but we are really cautious over what she reads. She is also really picky about what she reads so finding something we approve and she likes can be a challenge. I read all 3 books in the series before giving them to her and loved them myself! They are a fun light read as an adult and they were safe but interesting for a middle schooler to read. The first day I had her start reading she read 11 chapters in The Girl Who Looked Beyond the Stars because she could not put it down! She can’t wait to read more and says she will finish all 3 quick because they are so good and she has to know what happens! Also love that the main characters are black and they talk about curly hair, it is great for my daughter to read books with characters who represent what she looks like. Thankful I found these books for my daughter!
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The Great Cake Race (Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures) (Step Into Reading)
Read all about BarbieTM and her sisters’ amazing adventures in the new animated series BarbieTM Dreamhouse Adventures in this Step 2 deluxe Step into Reading leveled reader–plus stickers!Barbie and her sisters–Chelsea, Stacie, and Skipper–always have fun as they travel all around the world in the new animated comedy series BarbieTM Dreamhouse Adventures. Children ages 4 to 6 will love reading this Step into Reading Step 2 Reader based on BarbieTM Dreamhouse Adventures. It features over 30 sparkly stickers! Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.
Since 1959, Barbie has shown girls that they can live their dreams. From an astronaut to a chef, to the first woman president, she knows that girls can do anything!
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The Great Race: Story of the Chinese Zodiac (Traditional Chinese, English, Pinyin)
The Jade Emperor has invited all the animals of the kingdom for The Great Race. Which 12 animals will cross the river first and become a part of the Chinese Zodiac? Teach young readers Chinese through this retelling of a classic Chinese legend passed through the generations. Follow along in Traditional Chinese, Pinyin, and English. Children, parents, and teachers will enjoy the beautiful, immersive illustrations and dynamic story. A free audio reading in Mandarin is included to help with pronunciation. Books are also available in Simplified Chinese.Read more
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The Great Race: The Story of the Chinese Zodiac
The Story of the Chinese Zodiac. As the new year approaches, each animal wants it to be named after them, but no one can agree. The Jade Emperor decides there should be a race to decide the winner, but who will win?Read more
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The Gruffalo (The Gruffalo, 1)
A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood.
A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good.Walk further into the deep dark wood, and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with an owl, a snake… and a hungry Gruffalo!
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s The Gruffalo is an undisputed modern classic and has become a best-selling phenomenon across the world with over 13.5 million copies sold. This award-winning rhyming story of a mouse and a monster has found its way into the hearts and bedtimes of an entire generation of children and will undoubtedly continue to enchant children for years and years to come. No home should be without The Gruffalo!
This handy board book format is perfect for younger readers. It features the classic story with a stunning redesigned cover and beautiful finish, making it a must-have for even the smallest Donaldson and Scheffler fans!
Also available in board book format and with striking redesigned covers are:
The Gruffalo’s Child, Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whale, The Smartest Giant in Town, Monkey Puzzle, Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book, and A Squash and a Squeeze.Read more
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The Gruffalo and Friends Advent Calendar Book Collection 2023: with brand new mini-books for 2023
Count down to Christmas with this advent calendar collection of twenty-four mini activity, song and rhyme books, based on the bestselling picture books by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler – with brand new content for 2023!
Enjoy a book every day with this fantastic festive collection, including activities, crafts, colouring and recipies based on the family-favourite picture books, The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whale and more. Plus lots of family fun with songs and rhymes to enjoy together!
With twenty-four mini books collected together in a beautiful presentation case with tie ribbon, The Gruffalo and Friends Advent Calendar Book Collection is perfect for sharing together every day of advent.
Return your books to each pocket so you can reuse your Advent Calendar every year!
Also available for festive fun: The Gruffalo and Friends Festive Super Sticker Book
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The Guide to Woodworking with Kids: Craft Projects to Develop the Lifelong Skills of Young Makers
Introduce children to the craft of woodworking and watch their executive function skills thrive.
The Guide to Woodworking with Kids is a culmination of craftsman Doug Stowe’s four-decade career in woodworking and nearly twenty years of working with students K-12 in his Wisdom of the Hands woodworking class at the Clear Spring School in his hometown of Eureka Springs, Arkansas. This comprehensive guide offers step by step instruction for teachers, parents and grandparents to offer safe woodworking opportunities to their students and kiddos as a way of developing a wide range of valuable life-skills. Based in part on the philosophies of Froebel’s Kindergarten and Educational Sloyd, this book illustrates the importance of doing real, hands-on activities in school and at home that enable students to:
- Think things through for themselves
- Develop skill, originality and inventiveness
- Explore their own self-interests
- Plan, organize and execute meaningful work
- Prepare to profitably employ leisure time
- Be handy and resourceful
- Develop both character and intellect
- Create useful beauty to benefit family, community and self
The Guide to Woodworking with Kids is more than a woodworking book, it’s gives parents, grandparents and teachers the confidence, encouragement, and the insight needed to safely engage children in life-enhancing creative arts.
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The Harry Potter Wizarding Almanac: The official magical companion to J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter books
The #1 New York Times Bestseller and instant Sunday Times Bestseller
The only official companion to the Harry Potter stories – the ultimate compendium of wizarding lists, charts, maps and all things magical!
Whisk yourself away to Harry Potter’s wizarding world with this Whiz-bang of an illustrated companion, suitable for readers of all ages. Discover magical places, study wandlore, encounter fantastic beasts and find out about the witches and wizards who lived. From the Sorting Hat to spell-casting, it’s all packed inside!
This dazzling gift book brings together beloved characters, unforgettable moments and iconic locations from the seven Harry Potter novels. It’s the ultimate magical miscellany, filled with facts and fun about the wizarding world, beautifully catalogued and brilliantly explored. Joyfully illustrated throughout in full colour by seven stunning artists and tingling with things to spot on every page, this is the ideal introduction to the Harry Potter stories for new readers and the perfect book for families to share. The Harry Potter Wizarding Almanac also features an astonishing level of detail that is sure to surprise and fascinate lifelong fans. From incredible cross-sections to magical maps and ingenious lists, lose yourself exploring Hogwarts and beyond .
Wherever you are in your Harry Potter journey, the Wizarding Almanac is for you. Although the pages feature characters, objects and plot points from throughout the series, including He Who Must Not Be Named, the information has been carefully crafted to not spoil your reading experience of the stories. If you are an advanced reader, story secrets are hidden on every page – how many can you find?
#1 New York Times Bestseller (20th October) and instant Sunday Times Bestseller (w/e 14th October)
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The Heaven of Animals: A special book celebrating the life of your pet
With all of my heart, I believe it is true
that there is a heaven for animals, too.The heaven of animals is a magical place. Angels know every dog’s favorite game; cats bask in their own rays of sunshine; horses thunder across the sky.
The loss of a pet is heartbreaking. But in The Heaven of Animals, the love you have for your animal friends lives on. National-bestselling author Nancy Tillman’s offers a message of comfort in this board book, which is sure to help readers of all ages through the process of grieving and healing.
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The Hidden Kingdom (Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #3): Volume 3
The New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series soars to new heights in this graphic novel adaptation.
Glory knows that the dragon world is wrong about her being “a lazy RainWing.” Maybe she wasn’t meant to be one of the dragonets of destiny, but Glory is sharp and her venom is deadly … even if that’s still a secret.
So when the dragonets seek shelter in the rain forest, Glory is devastated to find that the treetops are full of RainWings that nap all day and know nothing of the rest of Pyrrhia. Worst of all, they don’t realise – or care – that RainWings are going missing from their beautiful forest.
But Glory and the dragonets are determined to find the missing dragons, even if it drags the peaceful RainWing kingdom where they never wanted to be – into the middle of the war.
- An epic dragon fantasy series for 9+ readers
- With vibrant and captivating illustrations by Mike Holmes, this is a one-of-a-kind reading experience
- The Wings of Fire series has been a New York Times bestseller
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The Highway Rat
The rollicking adventurous picture book from the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog.
‘Give me your buns and your biscuits!
Give me your chocolate eclairs!
For I am the Rat of the highway,
and the Rat Thief never shares!’Life is not safe for the other animals, as the villainous Highway Rat gallops along the highway, stealing their food. Clover from a rabbit; nuts from a squirrel – he even steals his own horse’s hay.
Will he finally meet his comeuppance, in the form of a cunning duck?
- Shiny foil highlights on the cover makes this a special gift for toddlers
- A fabulous, rollicking rhyme, in the style of the famous Alfred Noyes poem, ‘The Highwayman’, from the UK’s number one picture book author and illustrator
- Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every page with lots of details to spot
- Adventure, friendship and learning to be kind are at the heart of this story
- The Highway Rat has been adapted into a popular animated film starring voices from David Tennant (Highway Rat), Nina Sosanya (Duck), Rob Brydon (Horse), Tom Hollander (Squirrel) and Frances de la Tour (Rabbit)
- The Smeds and the Smoos is on BBC One at Christmas with voice artists including Bill Bailey (comedian and Strictly winner), Adjoa Andoh (Bridgerton), Sally Hawkins (Paddington movies) and Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey).
- Look out for The Baddies the wickedly funny new picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
Praise for The Highway Rat:
‘A classic picture book . great to read aloud’ BBC Radio 4 ‘Front Row’ ‘Donaldson’s ear for rhyme is unequalled and Scheffler’s busy, funny illustrations make this ideal for reading aloud’ Daily Mail
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The History of Everywhere: All the Stuff That You Never Knew Happened at the Same Time
Discover history as you’ve never seen it before – and all the stuff you never knew happened at the same time!
Did you know the woolly mammoths were still around when the Egyptians built their pyramids? Or that Leonardo Da Vinci lived at the same time as Henry VIII and the Aztecs? Welcome to The History of Everywhere, a fascinating guide to all the stuff you never knew happened at the same time! In lively maps, see the whole world of history: from ancient times to the modern day, watch civilizations rise and fall, spot fascinating connections and coincidences, and discover the people and events you never learnt about in school. Prepare for a fascinating journey around the world that will change the way you see history!
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The History of the Computer
Explore the fascinating history of the computer, and the people who made them, in this beautifully illustrated guide for children by bestselling author and illustrator Rachel Ignotofsky.
Computers make our lives easier in so many ways – they help us do our work, get directions, check the weather, exercise, shop and understand what’s happening around the world. But who created them, and why? How have they transformed the way we interact with our surroundings and each other?
Packed with accessible information, fun facts and discussion starters, this charmingly illustrated book takes you from the ancient world to the modern day, focusing on important inventions from the earliest known counting systems (such as the Incan quipu) to the sophisticated algorithms behind AI, space travel and wearable tech. The History of the Computer also profiles a global and diverse range of key players and creators – from An Wang and Margaret Hamilton to Steve Jobs and Tim Berners-Lee – and illuminates their goals, their intentions and the impact of their inventions on our everyday lives.
This entertaining and educational journey from the bestselling author of Women in Science will help you understand our most important machines and how we can use them to enhance the way we live. You’ll never look at your phone the same way again!
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The Holy Quran for Kids: The Ultimate Companion for Reading, Understanding, Listening to, and Memorizing the short Surahs of the Quran – for All Beginners
“The Holy Quran for Kids” is the ultimate companion for beginners who want to understand, read, listen to, and memorize the Quran with ease. With this book, your child will gain a deep appreciation for the Quran’s beauty and meaning, while building a strong foundation in Islamic knowledge.
Here are some of the key features and benefits of this book:
- Comprehensive guide for understanding, reading, listening to, and memorizing the Quran
- Specifically designed for beginners of all ages
- Features 20 short surahs of the Noble Quran
- Clear translations and transliterations for easy understanding
- Accessible: The book is written in a clear and concise language that is easy for children to understand.
- Authentic: Using the Saheeh International translation, the book presents the Quran in a way that is faithful to its original text and meaning, ensuring that children learn accurate information.
- Interactive: The book’s inclusion of QR codes for audio listening makes it an engaging and interactive learning experience for children.
- Convenient: The QR code system allows children to access audio recordings easily and conveniently from any device with camera and internet connection.
- Authentic: qualified reciters read The audio recordings, ensuring that children hear accurate and authentic Quranic recitation.
- Immersive: Listening to the audio recordings provides children with a more immersive learning experience, allowing them to better appreciate the beauty of the Quranic recitation.
- Encourages Memorization: The audio recordings can also serve as a tool for children to memorize the short surahs of the Quran more easily and effectively.
- Reinforces Pronunciation: By listening to the audio recordings, children can reinforce their pronunciation and develop a better understanding of the Arabic language.
- Ideal for parents and teachers seeking a reliable resource for Islamic education
- Perfect for homeschooling and Islamic schools
The Holy Quran for Kids is a must-have resource for any Muslim child who wants to understand, read, listen to, and memorize the Quran. Whether you’re a parent, a teacher, or a homeschooler, this book provides a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the Quran’s teachings. With its big user-friendly format (7X10 in), The Holy Quran for Kids is the perfect guide for beginners of all ages. Get your copy today and give your child the gift of Islamic knowledge and spiritual growth.
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The House in the Woods (The Ghost Hunter Chronicles)
Stranger Things meets Point Horror in the first of a brilliant new series for readers aged 11+ from Yvette Fielding, British television’s first lady of the paranormal and presenter of Most Haunted.
When Clovis, Eve and Tom decide to play with a ouija board in an old abandoned house on Halloween, none of them foresees the horrors they’re about to unleash. What starts out as a bit of fun, soon transcends into something far more terrifying when a distressed and determined spirit follows them home. Before long the friends are caught up in a series of events beyond their wildest imaginings and their journey as ghost hunters begins . . .
‘When I grow up I wanna be a ghost hunter!’ Keith Lemon
‘If you’re reading this scary book in bed then it might be wise to leave the landing light on’ Paul O’Grady
‘I’m too scared to read this!’ Matt Lucas
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The IGLOO guide to Foster Care and Adoptions: A guide to difficult conversations for 5-12 year olds
This book is a friendly guide to help kids navigate tricky questions about their Foster Care or Adoptive home. For the little ones, it’s all about diving into the book together, sparking their thoughts about the questions they encounter, and how they could respond in various scenarios. They get to pick from these cool IGLOO choices that guide them. And guess what? This book serves up straightforward explanations, packed with real-life examples and helpful suggestions that kids can make their own!Written by an experienced foster and adoptive father, who tried other methods for his children, but needed a simple way to help them at school, or in public when confronted with difficult questions when he wasn’t there.
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The Illustrated First Aid in English
Used wherever the English Language is spoken or taught and now re-designed and beautifully illustrated to make it bright, appealing, attractive and motivating.
This illustrated edition retains the structure and approach of the original bestseller but has been produced to ensure that all the terms and information are up to date and reflect the international readership of the book. It is invaluable in class and as a reference book, both to native English speakers and to students of English as an additional language.
– Covers vocabulary, spelling, syntax, idiom and correct usage
– Provides background information
– Includes a wide-range of exercises to test knowledge and skills
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The Invisible Leash: A Story Celebrating Love After the Loss of a Pet: 3 (The Invisible String)
Using the same simple but effective bonding concept from The Invisible String, which has been used for healing countless readers living with grief, The Invisible Leash illustrates the spiritual connection pet owners have with their animals.
After Zach’s dog, Jojo, dies, his friend Emily tries to comfort him with the “best news ever”: an invisible leash around our hearts connects everyone to their pets no matter where they are, on this Earth or somewhere beyond –maybe they are even near right now. Zach is skeptical, saying he only believes in what he can see, but Emily lets him find his own way to eventually come to feel the comforting tug of the Invisible Leash.
Accompanied by emotive and uplifting art by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff, Patrice Karst’s gentle story celebrates the love, warmth, and joy that animals give us in this life and beyond.
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The Invisible String: 1
With over 400,000 copies sold, this accessible, bestselling picture book phenomenon about the unbreakable connections between loved ones has healed a generation of readers–children and adults alike–and has been updated with new illustrations and an afterword from the author. Now available in paperback for the first time!
Parents, educators, therapists, and social workers alike have declared The Invisible String the perfect tool for coping with all kinds of separation anxiety, loss, and grief. In this relatable and reassuring contemporary classic, a mother tells her two children that they’re all connected by an invisible string. “That’s impossible!” the children insist, but still they want to know more: “What kind of string?” The answer is the simple truth that binds us all: An Invisible String made of love. Even though you can’t see it with your eyes, you can feel it deep in your heart, and know that you are always connected to the ones you love. Does everybody have an Invisible String? How far does it reach? Does it ever go away? This heartwarming picture book for all ages explores questions about the intangible yet unbreakable connections between us, and opens up deeper conversations about love.
Recommended and adopted by parenting blogs, bereavement support groups, hospice centers, foster care and social service agencies, military library services, church groups, and educators, The Invisible String offers a very simple approach to overcoming loneliness, separation, or loss with an imaginative twist that children easily understand and embrace, and delivers a particularly compelling message in today’s uncertain times. This special paperback edition includes includes vibrant new illustrations and an introduction from the author.
“This book is a beautiful way to begin to try, as parents, to instill in children the impenetrable power of the heart, the energy of love, and the flow that can be felt from the grace in every moment.” –Tony Robbins
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The Jumbo Joke Book for Funny Kids (Buster Laugh-a-lot Books)
This bumper treat combines the funniest material from Jokes for Funny Kids: 6 Year Olds, Jokes for Funny Kids: 7 Year Olds and Jokes for Funny Kids: 8 Year olds.
Why did the music teacher carry a ladder around with him?
To reach the high notes.Why did the cookie cry?
Because his father was a wafer so long.I’m giving away a parachute…
… No strings attached.My dad got me a dictionary for my birthday…
… I still couldn’t find the words to thank him.Packed with gigglesome gags, witty one-liners and classic knock knocks to use on friends and family, this book is guaranteed to have readers and listeners in fits of laughter. Each joke is accompanied by a lively and humorous illustration, taking entertainment to the next level. Easy to read and full of endless fun, this is the perfect companion for young jokers.
Also available in the ‘Buster Laugh-a-lot’ series:
9781780556260 Jokes for Funny Kids: 6 Year Olds
9781780556246 Jokes for Funny Kids: 7 Year Olds
9781780556253 Jokes for Funny Kids: 8 Year Olds
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