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Little ones will love searching for Santa in this bright and festive board book. Babies and toddlers won’t be able to resist turning the colourful pages and joining in the simple, repetitive text as they encounter a sparkly sleigh, fuzzy gloves, squashy boots and Santa’s fluffy beard. Specially designed to help develop sensory and language awareness in babies and toddlers. Don’t forget to spot the mouse on every page! Age BirthBIC CBMC A2K79 Board book ISBN: 9781409537250 Exten...

Meet five adorable zebras in this exciting addition to the much-loved That’s not my… series. Babies and toddlers will love touching the textured patches as they meet zebras with hairy tails, fuzzy noses and bumpy hooves. The bright pictures and textures to stroke are designed to help develop sensory and language awareness. BIC CBMC A2K79 Board book ISBN: 9781474950480 Extent: 10 pages Dimensions: 160 x 160mmIllustrator Rachel Wells...

Young children will love meeting the different ducks in this bright and cheery touchy-feely book. Little fingers can explore soft feathers, bumpy feet and smooth eggs as they hunt for their duck. A fun book sure to be shared together time and time again. Don’t forget to spot the little white mouse on every page! Age BirthBIC CBMC A2K79 Board book ISBN: 9781409565161 Extent: 10 pages Dimensions: 160 x 160mmIllustrator Rachel Wells...

Selected for the Summer Reading Challenge 2019 Landfill has lived his whole life as a scavenger, running with wooflers, swimming with turtles and feasting on fresh gull. Old Babagoo has always looked after him, on one condition – follow his rules. NEVER COME LOOKING OUTSIDE. NEVER RISE ABOVE THE WALL. But despite the dangers, Landfill longs to see Outside. And some rules are made to be broken. Read an extract and find teachers notes for Scavengers under the Resources for this book tab be...

Jonny has a faulty heart and his time is running out. Niamh has just lost her twin brother in a tragic accident. As their fates collide, soon Jonny is on the mend - but desperate to know more about his donor. When he tracks down Niamh, he only intends to find out about her brother, the first owner of his heart. He doesnt plan on falling in love... A stunning, tear-jerking novel about grief, guilt, and the unpredictability of love. Age 12 Key Stage KS4 E Lexile Measure 780L BIC CBMC D3N79 Acceler...

Taran dreams of fighting heroic battles instead of being an Assistant Pig-Keeper...until Hen Wen, the magical pig, disappears. With the land of Prydain under threat by the evil Horned King, and Taran searching for Hen Wen, he is drawn into a dangerous quest. Coming face-to-face with warriors and witches, a princess and a poet, creatures fierce and friendly, Taran is about to learn what it truly takes to be a hero. Age 10 Key Stage KS2/3 E Paperback ISBN: 9781474943444 Extent: 240 pages Dimension...

When intrepid friends Cass and Max-Ernest set out to discover the history behind the mysterious Symphony of Smells, they become embroiled in an experiment to discover the secret of eternal youth. Together they must come up with a plan to rescue their classmate from a hideous fate and escape the eerie pyramid of dastardly villains The Midnight Sun. Age 10 BIC CBMC D3N79 Accelerated Reader level 5.6 MYPaperback ISBN: 9781474943451 Extent: 400 pages Dimensions: 198 x 130mm...

Town Mouse loves to live the high life, while his cousin Country Mouse prefers a quieter life. When the two visit each other’s homes, will they realise that sometimes differences aren’t always a bad thing? Find out in this lively retelling of the classic story, specially written for beginner readers and with beautiful illustrations by John Joven throughout. Age 4 Hardback ISBN: 9781474956581 Extent: 48 pages Dimensions: 196 x 130mmIllustrator John Joven...

Part of the Usborne Key Skills series that supports the Science lessons children learn at school, this book is filled with activities that help children learn to recognise the characteristics of spring, summer, autumn and winter and describe different types of weather. Wipe-clean pages offer endless practice, and answers and secret notes for grown-ups are at the back. Age 5 Paperback ISBN: 9781474965255 Extent: 24 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmIllustrator Anna Suessbauer...

Knitbone Peppers beloved owner Winnie is fascinated by the stars after Knitbone digs up an ancient telescope. So when a heartbroken ghost horse asks for help finding her owner - a world-famous astronomer - Knitbone looks to the skies for a dazzling answer... Age 7 Key Stage KS2 E Book Band Lime BIC CBMC C3N79 Hardback ISBN: 9781409580393 Extent: 240 pages Dimensions: 184 x 134mmPaperback ISBN: 9781474979283 Extent: 240 pages Dimensions: 184 x 134mmIllustrator Ross Collins...

When Mother Duck’s eggs hatch, one duckling is different from the others. He is big and scruffy. Wherever he goes, nobody wants the Ugly Duckling. Will he ever find any friends of his own? Find out in this retelling of the classic fairy tale, specially written for children who are just learning to read, with charming illustrations by Valentina Fontana throughout. Age 4 Hardback ISBN: 9781474953498 Extent: 48 pages Dimensions: 196 x 130mmAuthor/Editor Fiona PatchettIllustrator Valentina Fon...

Every fangirls daydream is about to become Millys nightmare. When Milly arrives home to discover that her mum has been taken over by something very evil, she finds herself in mortal danger. But the last people she expects to rescue her are the boys in the hottest band on the planet! Enter SLAY – playing killer gigs, and slaying killer demons. Suddenly Millys on the road with JD, Tom, Niv, Zek and Connor, helping save the world, one gig at a time... Age 12 BIC CBMC D3N79 Paperback ISBN: 978...

If I got to be God for one day, Id like to say Id end world hunger and create world peace. But I wouldnt. Because if God could fix the big stuff, hed have done it already. Malin knows she cant fix the big stuff in her life. Instead, she watches from the sidelines, as her dad yells, her brother lies and her mum falls apart. At least after she meets Hanna she has a friend to help her. Because being Malin is complicated – learning how to kiss, what to wear to prom, and what to do when you ups...

I have lived the life of a princess since the day I was born. But it did not bring me what I wanted. I am still trapped. My beloved Ned speaks of love, freedom, a future. To walk with him in the forest, our raven soaring above us, is my only joy. But my father plans that I shall be betrothed to the King and I am afraid. Queens of England have a habit of dying. I have no desire to take the throne, no wish to find myself in the Tower of London. Wife, Queen - I fear it will bring me to my knees. A ...

Winner of the 2018 Branford Boase Award. Selected for The Reading Agencys Summer Reading Challenge 2018. Budis plan is simple.Hes going to be a star. Budis going to play for the greatest team on earth, instead of sweating over each stitch he sews, each football boot he makes. But one unlucky kick brings Budis world crashing down. Now he owes the Dragon, the most dangerous man in Jakarta. Soon it isnt only Budis dreams at stake, but his life. A story about dreaming big, about hope and heroes, and...

Hi! I’m Lily and I’m going to be a TOTALLY AWESOME FASHION VLOGGER! There’s just one thing that might stand in my way. I’M A PRINCESS. But a princess can do whatever she wants, right? WRONG. Because one day I’ll be Queen of Waldenburg. And if there is one thing a future queen DOES NOT DO, it’s vlog about fashion… So I just have to make sure I DON’T GET CAUGHT – but keeping a secret this big isn’t easy… Royally yours, Lily xoxo T...

Andie dreams of becoming an artist. Her best paintings are inspired by the moon, and she’s excited to watch the first moon landing. She loves staying in Chelsea, with its fashion, music and art galleries. There’s even a real artist living in the flat downstairs. But does Andie dare to show him her work – or might it shatter her dreams? This book was originally published as Historical House: Andies Moon. Age 9 Key Stage KS2 E BIC CBMC D3N79 Paperback ISBN: 9781474954990 Extent: ...

Discover the extraordinary lives of the inspiring girls who have lived throughout history at 6 Chelsea Walk. Mary Ann’s greatest wish is to become an opera singer, and she’s thrilled when the famous child prodigy Mozart comes to perform in Chelsea. But through a sudden twist of fate, Mary Ann is told that she must leave her Boarding School for Young Ladies, and her singing dreams are shattered. Distraught, she comes up with a plan to stay at school, oblivious to the danger it will pu...

Discover the extraordinary lives of the inspiring girls who have lived throughout history at 6 Chelsea Walk. Mary Ann’s greatest wish is to become an opera singer, and she’s thrilled when the famous child prodigy Mozart comes to perform in Chelsea. But through a sudden twist of fate, Mary Ann is told that she must leave her Boarding School for Young Ladies, and her singing dreams are shattered. Distraught, she comes up with a plan to stay at school, oblivious to the danger it will pu...

Discover the extraordinary lives of the inspiring girls who have lived throughout history at 6 Chelsea Walk. Mary Ann’s greatest wish is to become an opera singer, and she’s thrilled when the famous child prodigy Mozart comes to perform in Chelsea. But through a sudden twist of fate, Mary Ann is told that she must leave her Boarding School for Young Ladies, and her singing dreams are shattered. Distraught, she comes up with a plan to stay at school, oblivious to the danger it will pu...