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The blue hour  by Isabelle Simler

The blue hour

Isabelle Simler

Picture book

"Animals, birds, and even flowers of blue hues color their landscapes, from the Arctic to the jungle, as they enjoy a moment of peace in the hour between day and night."--Provided by publisher.

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Three dresses  by Wanda Gibson

Three dresses

Wanda Gibson

Picture book

"'Take three dresses... one to wash, one to wear and one spare.' When Wanda Gibson was a little girl, her mum would tell her this as they packed to go on holidays. Wanda grew up on Hope Vale Mission in Far North Queensland, and her family were allowed only one...

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Tell me a lion story  by Kara Kramer

Tell me a lion story

Kara Kramer

Picture book

"A child asks their father to tell them a story. But not just any old story, a new story. 'And make it about a lion!' The dad begins, but the child interrupts again and again: 'The lion doesn't have to be SOOO BIG.' 'Why is the lion so small? Doesn't he eat...

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Warm and Fuzzy  by Scott Rothman

Warm and Fuzzy

Scott Rothman

Picture book

"Warm and Fuzzy are best friends. Warm wants to go on an adventure, but Fuzzy isn't sure. What if it's scary? What if it's really cold or super hot? What if there are no bathrooms, or worse: no toilet paper! Warm says they have everything they need, but Fuzzy...

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I am strong just being me  by Laura Dockrill

I am strong just being me

Laura Dockrill

Picture book

"Is strong brave and fearless? Does it always win a fight? Does strong have a shouty voice? Is it always right? These are some of the questions that the inquisitive Bean asks their Nanna one day while in the garden. What follows is a lyrical exploration of...

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Our tree  by Jessica Meserve

Our tree

Jessica Meserve

Picture book

"Little Red does not want to share Tree with the other animals, but a scary encounter helps him see the beauty of community."--Provided by publisher.

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The best garden in the world  by Alice Courtley

The best garden in the world

Alice Courtley

Picture book

"Steve is a city squirrel. He's got style, he's cultured, he knows what he likes. But for a while now he's felt a call to the wild . . . So Steve packs up his things, says goodbye to city life and moves to the forest. He's got BIG plans: he's going to build...

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Little Gwen, rescue hen  by Carol Thompson

Little Gwen, rescue hen

Carol Thompson

Picture book

"It's a hard life for the hens at their chicken farm, in the crowded cages, and one little hen becomes too tired to lay even one more egg. But then - 'We'll take care of you, little hen. We're taking you home with us!' What a difference! Now there's grass,...

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Hap-pea Easter  by Keith Baker

Hap-pea Easter

Keith Baker

Picture book

"Hap-pea Easter! Hap-pea Spring! What surprises will it bring? From sprouting flowers and gentle showers to eggs decorated every which way, there's plenty of excitement to be had on Easter with the peas! And there might even be an appearance from everyone's...

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Bravo, Angelina!  by Helen Craig

Bravo, Angelina!

Helen Craig

Picture book

"Angelina Ballerina loves practicing ballet, being a big sister and good friend, and dancing through difficulties even when it's tough. The show must go on, and at the end, there is always a 'Bravo!' in store. Fans can follow in Angelina's ballet slippers by...

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A moving story  by Beth Ferry

A moving story

Beth Ferry

Picture book

"With the utmost care, brothers and professional movers Tiny and Pete will move anything anywhere because they know that nothing is too small or too light to wrap up tight and treat just right. But during their biggest move yet, a young panda's pet turtle goes...

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Still there was bread  by Lisl H. Detlefsen

Still there was bread

Lisl H. Detlefsen

Picture book

"Nana is coming to visit! She's going to teach Little Pickle to make her famous 'Nana rolls'--a special bread recipe that Nana's nana taught her. Together, they gather ingredients: eggs and milk, flour and oil, sugar and salt, yeast and water. As they mix them...

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Everything is fine!  by Michelle Sumovich

Everything is fine!

Michelle Sumovich

Picture book

"Sweet Paulette loves her mother tirelessly...and her exhausted mother must really love her too. Whoopsie! Whoopsie! Whoopsie!! Never mind that trail of chaos and smashed tomatoes at the market, because Paulette is perfect and precious and EVERYTHING IS FINE!...

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Chaos at Crackling Creek  by Timothy Knapman

Chaos at Crackling Creek

Timothy Knapman

Picture book

"We're ready and waiting, the countdown's begun . . . join ten whizzy racers for super-fast fun! Zoom through Fairytale Forest with the whizzy racers as they all compete to win the Beanstalk cup! Watch out as racers avoid the temptation of gingerbread forests,...

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Gozzle  by Julia Donaldson

Gozzle

Julia Donaldson

Picture book

"It's springtime. Bear has woken up hungry and finds a lost egg outside his cave. Breakfast? No! Out hatches Gozzle, a very sweet little gosling who is convinced that Bear must be her daddy - and that she should be able to climb, dig and eat honey just like...

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Van Gogh's dog  by Georgia Larson

Van Gogh's dog

Georgia Larson

Picture book

"Vincent van Gogh is an artist with nothing to paint. Enter Sunny, a dog on a mission to show Vincent that inspiration is all around him. Join our canine companion as he leads Vincent on a merry chase around the locations that inspired van Gogh's most famous...

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Little Bear and the big hole  by Jennifer Seal

Little Bear and the big hole

Jennifer Seal

"When Little Bear's father dies, a Big Hole appears and won't go away. Most other animals ignore the hole, but one day Squirrel comes and sits with Little Bear. With Squirrel next to him, it is easier somehow, and they talk about the hole together. And day by...

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Maxwell Dark 1, Nightmare hunter by Brady Smith

Maxwell Dark 1, Nightmare hunter

Brady Smith

Graphic novel

"I'm Maxwell. Please don't call me Max. I have a gift that I was born with, although most of the time it feels like a curse. That gift--or curse--allows twelve-year-old Maxwell to sense, experience, and enter other kids' nightmares. He drifts from town to...

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Hairy Holes. Book 2 by Brenton E. McKenna

Hairy Holes. Book 2

Brenton E. McKenna

Graphic novel

"In the thrilling sequel of Hairy Holes, readers finally meet the mysterious keyboard warrior, Ned AKA Crypt_hunter19, on his journey to prove the supernatural beings known as Hairy Holers do exist. But what happens when he catches the attention of a shady...

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Pup and dragon. How to catch the Easter Bunny by Alice Walstead

Pup and dragon. How to catch the Easter Bunny

Alice Walstead

Graphic novel

"In a pursuit full of hijinks, Pup and Dragon attempt to catch the Easter Bunny while Pup simultaneously tries to explain who the Easter Bunny is to Dragon."--Publisher.

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The Batman & Scooby-Doo! mysteries. Vol. 5 by Matthew Cody

The Batman & Scooby-Doo! mysteries. Vol. 5

Matthew Cody

Graphic novel

"Gotham is full of mysteries, but who better to protect Gotham City than Batman? And when he needs more help than the Bat-Family can provide, who better to call than Mystery Inc.?"--Publisher.

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Lemony Snicket  by Lemony Snicket

Lemony Snicket

Lemony Snicket

The elusive author provides a glimpse into his mysterious and sometimes confusing life, using fanciful letters, diary entries, and other miscellaneous documents as well as photographs and illustrations.

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Akbar and Birbal  by Narinder Dhami

Akbar and Birbal

Narinder Dhami

"Akbar and Birbal - The Pot of Wit is from Confident Reader Level 3. It is perfect for children aged 6-7 years who are developing greater reading confidence and stamina, and who can independently read simple stories with a wider vocabulary."--Provided by...

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Jack and the beanstalk

Jack and the beanstalk

"When a young boy trades his family's cow for some magical beans, it's the start of a big adventure. Join Jack on an enchanting journey to the top of the magic beanstalk outside his window! Each book in this series has been carefully checked by educational and...

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In the fifth at Malory Towers  by Enid Blyton

In the fifth at Malory Towers

Enid Blyton

"Games, lessons, quarrels and tricks all form part of a lively term, but the biggest event of all is the fifth form pantomime, written, acted and produced entirely by the girls. It generates a lot of fun, but also a surprising amount of trouble."--Provided by...

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On the wall  by Anne Fine

On the wall

Anne Fine

"Can you find happiness anywhere? Anywhere at all? In the chaos of breaktime, one boy sits perfectly still, alone on top of the wall. Those who don't know him are baffled. But by the end of his first year at Winfield School, everyone has learned to prize...

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The war that saved my life. Book 1  by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

The war that saved my life. Book 1

Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

"Nine-year-old Ada has never left her one-room apartment. Her mother is too humiliated by Ada's twisted foot to let her outside. So when her little brother Jamie is shipped out of London to escape the war, Ada doesn't waste a minute--she sneaks out to join...

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The ultimate tiger book for kids  by Jenny Kellett

The ultimate tiger book for kids

Jenny Kellett

"Tigers are one of the most recognizable creatures on our planet, and a favourite with kids and adults alike. Learn amazing tiger facts before taking the Tiger quiz to test your knowledge. The tiger's closest living relative is the snow leopard. Like most...

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Big cats  by Jenny Kellett

Big cats

Jenny Kellett

"Embark on a wild and fascinating journey into the world of big cats. Delve into the fascinating lives of lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars and snow leopards through detailed animal profiles and captivating facts that are sure to satisfy the curiosity of any...

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The ultimate book of big cats  by Steve Winter

The ultimate book of big cats

Steve Winter

"A leopard leaps into a tree with prey twice its weight. A lion lets out a roar and lunges at a wildebeest across the golden plains. A jaguar silently stalks a deer through the dense, dark jungle. Through famed National Geographic photographer Steve Winter's...

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Can AI change the future?  by Olivia Watson

Can AI change the future?

Olivia Watson

"AI is incredible, as are the AI researchers who develop it, but does it have the power to change the future of our whole planet? Discover how scientists train AI, what makes AI and the human brain similar, whether AI will ever become smarter than the people...

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Wonder world earth  by Ben Lerwill

Wonder world earth

Ben Lerwill

"What's the point of soil? What's it ever done for us? From hosting billions of worms to minibeasts and microbes, to being the home of fungi that could allow trees to talk, to providing enough nutrients to feed a planet . . . you'll never look at soil the same...

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Science!  by Abigail Beall

Science!

Abigail Beall

"The new edition of Knowledge Encyclopedia- Science! has a ground-breaking visual approach to science, using awesome illustrations to show biology, chemistry, and physics in the world around us. Incredible computer-generated images pack the pages to reveal and...

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Harry Styles  by Ma Isabel (María Isabel) Sánchez Vegara

Harry Styles

Ma Isabel (María Isabel) Sánchez Ve...

"Little Harry came alive on stage, and as a teenager he was the lead singer in a band. Encouraged by his family, he auditioned for a televised talent show. He joined a group called One Direction that became one of the biggest boy bands of all time. After going...

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We are all animals  by Ben Hoare

We are all animals

Ben Hoare

"Do you ever get the feeling that your favorite animal is just like you? Did you know that most animal bodies, including ours, are shaped like tubes? That animals need all the same things to survive, including oxygen, food, and water? That, like us, all...

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Life  by Jennifer N. R. Smith

Life

Jennifer N. R. Smith

"This immersive, intricately illustrated book introduces the concept of biodiversity to children and explains why it's so important to the world we live in. Explore the fascinating relationships between different species - from the crab that uses sea anemones...

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The magic & mystery of space  by Shoshana Z. Weider

The magic & mystery of space

Shoshana Z. Weider

Enter the world of amazing planets, swirling nebulae and distant galaxies and meet some of the animals who have been to space, in a book that combines illustrations with photography that brings the cosmos closer to home.

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First encyclopedia of space  by Paul Dowswell

First encyclopedia of space

Paul Dowswell

"Provides simple explanations to questions such as "What are stars made of?" "Why does the Moon shine?" and "What do space toilets look like?" Includes free downloadable pictures and internet links to carefully selected fun websites."--Provided by publisher.

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Light  by Jess Wade

Light

Jess Wade

"Have you ever watched the sky at night? Even when it looks very dark outside, the night sky is never completely black. There is always LIGHT on our planet. From the author of bestselling Nano, comes a fascinating non-fiction picture book exploring the science...

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Manifest for kids!  by Roxie Nafousi

Manifest for kids!

Roxie Nafousi

"Are you ready to learn a new superpower? Then let me introduce you the world of Manifesting. Manifesting is a way of using your own mind to become your best and happiest self. Anyone can manifest, and I want to help you learn how with four simple steps that...

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The Sahara  by Christina (Author and editor) Webb

The Sahara

Christina (Author and editor) Webb

"There is a land where sand reigns and water is as precious as gold. Where scorpions burrow, oasis pools glisten, and the sun relentlessly beats down. This is a place where pharaohs and queens once ruled, and traders journeyed by camel caravan. Get ready to...

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Shackleton's journey  by William Grill

Shackleton's journey

William Grill

"Tells the story of the shipwreck of the Endurance in a sea of ice en route to Antarctica, and the survival of all 28 members of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, led by Sir Ernest Shackleton."--Provided by publisher.

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The first year  by Matt Goodfellow

The first year

Matt Goodfellow

"Nate's eleven and has just finished Primary School. After a challenging final year, life is looking up. His brother has recovered from a life-threatening heart condition, he's got the love of his mum, brothers and Auntie San, and he's off to Secondary School...

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Clem Fatale has been betrayed  by Eve Wersocki Morris

Clem Fatale has been betrayed

Eve Wersocki Morris

"London, 1951: Clem Fatale, the youngest crook in the city, is on a mission to find her dad. Jimmy Fatale, notorious jewel thief and leader of the Spider Gang, has gone missing and with him the greatest prize in London: the Fool's Canary. Along with her...

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I am Raven  by Alastair (Children's author) Chisholm

I am Raven

Alastair (Children's author) Chisho...

"Once, Brann belonged to Raven. She flew high above the world and she was fearless. But Raven was destroyed by Dragon. Brann's home is gone and her crew is missing. Determined to find the truth, Brann heads north. But what she and her friends learn will change...

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The story of Gumluck the wizard  by Adam Rex

The story of Gumluck the wizard

Adam Rex

"Gumluck, a young, naíve wizard, does his best to help the local townspeople (and a small friendly ghost) with his sometimes critical raven sidekick, Helvetica."--Provided by publisher.

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Race to Echoes Edge  by Mel Taylor-Bessent

Race to Echoes Edge

Mel Taylor-Bessent

"Our hero Luca is back for the second leg of the Race to Imagination Island! This time, our plucky Racers create team mascots to help them with the three challenges they must overcome: crossing a canyon full of tricks and traps, passing through a forest of...

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Finn and the pen  by David Lawrence

Finn and the pen

David Lawrence

"Finn has the worst foster parents in the whole world! But he's powerless to save himself and his foster siblings from the terrible Mr and Mrs Grimshaw... until he buys a magic pen at a market stall, and it seems like all his problems are solved. Armed with...

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Marvellous messages  by Rose Ayling-Ellis

Marvellous messages

Rose Ayling-Ellis

"Join Rose Ayling-Ellis, her cool cat Halo, and their magical tour guide, Perky the Pigeon on a time-travelling, globetrotting adventure to explore the story of communication as never before. Discover ancient language and decipher secret codes on a journey...

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Up periscope!  by Jennifer Swanson

Up periscope!

Jennifer Swanson

"A picture book biography of engineer Raye Montague, who revolutionized the way the navy designed ships by developing her own comprehensive computer program"--Publisher.

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Around the world celebrations  by Evi Triantafyllides

Around the world celebrations

Evi Triantafyllides

"A book to discover 16 unique holidays, traditions and celebrations of different cultures. From Easter, Eid, Diwali and Kwanzaa, to festive traditions of Indigenous populations and Midsummer's DaY, every turn of the page brings with it yet another reason for...

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Minecraft survival challenges  by Tom (Writer on Minecraft) Stone

Minecraft survival challenges

Tom (Writer on Minecraft) Stone

"Can you take on over 30 new challenges and survive? Take on a world of exciting new challenges in Minecraft, from hilarious quick trials, to epic longer missions and everything in between! This brand new series comes with clear instructions, survival prompts...

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Hunt for Niu tupu  by Inangaro Vikaafi

Hunt for Niu tupu

Inangaro Vikaafi

Picture book

"Join Ana and Papa Motu on their backyard Niuean adventure! Hunt for Niutupu celebrates curiosity, the sharing of cultural knowledge and the joy of discovery. Making it a perfect read for island explorers eager to uncover the wonders and the different stages...

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Hamza's wild world  by Hamza Yassin

Hamza's wild world

Hamza Yassin

"Go on a wild adventure into the animal kingdom with naturalist, wildlife cameraman and winner of Strictly Come Dancing, Hamza Yassin. Did you know that kestrels can see mouse wee tracks on the ground, that dolphin mums sing lullabies or that wombats have...

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Rising storm  by Jason Rohan

Rising storm

Jason Rohan

"It's the summer holidays and the S.T.E.A.L.T.H. team is split up. Donna is in the Caribbean visiting family while the boys are bored at home, filling time with computer games - until Sam persuades Arun to pay Donna a surprise visit using MANDROID. At the same...

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Twigs and stones  by Joy Cowley

Twigs and stones

Joy Cowley

Picture book

"Snake and Lizard live together in a burrow in the desert. They are such good friends that Lizard decides to display their names above the burrow entrance. But three small words can cause trouble between friends. They must decide whose name should appear...

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My first English-Spanish dictionary

My first English-Spanish dictionary

"Children can explore first words, colors, numbers, and much more in English and Spanish in this fun book! Appealing illustrations pair with simple, clear text for an engaging learning experience."--Provided by publisher.

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A symphony of stories  by James Mayhew

A symphony of stories

James Mayhew

"Six world famous orchestral pieces from six renowned composers feature in this beautiful gift book, introducing children to the world of classical music through story and illustration."--Publisher.

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Around the world on 80 horses  by Jill Newton

Around the world on 80 horses

Jill Newton

"What is a Zonkey? Why do some horses have feathers? How can a horse sleep standing up? Which horse dances to the beat of the tom toms? Who was the eight -headed horse of Indian folklore? Come on a journey around the world and meet 80 unique breeds of horses...

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Girls can do anything  by Caryl Hart

Girls can do anything

Caryl Hart

Picture book

"Do you want to climb a mountain? Drive a fire engine? Become prime minister? Join the girls in the pages of this book to see the incredible things they do every day and find out what you might like to do, too! A picture book for every girl with a...

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There's a dinosaur on the 13th floor  by Wade Bradford

There's a dinosaur on the 13th floor

Wade Bradford

Picture book

"The outcome is anything but predictable when an exhausted hotel guest sets out in search of sleep in this kid-pleasing romp full of visual humor. Will Mr. Snore ever get some shut-eye at the busy Sharemore Hotel? The room on the first floor is too noisy. The...

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Me and my fear  by Francesca Sanna

Me and my fear

Francesca Sanna

"When a young immigrant girl has to travel to a new country and start at a new school, she is accompanied by her Fear who tells her to be alone and afraid, growing bigger and bigger every day with questions like 'how can you hope to make new friends if you...

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Dragon Ball Z. Vol. 11 by Akira Toriyama

Dragon Ball Z. Vol. 11

Akira Toriyama

Graphic novel

"With an entire planet for their battleground, Goku and Freeza continue their showdown to see who's strongest in the universe! But Goku's determination turns to horror as he realizes that his enemy has just been toying with him ... and at just 50% of his full...

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Don't trust fish  by Neil Sharpson

Don't trust fish

Neil Sharpson

Picture book

"An absurdly laugh-out-loud picture book about the villainy of fish. Why, dear reader, must you NEVER EVER trust fish? 1) They spend all their time in the water where we can't see them. 2) Some are as big as a bus-that is not okay. 3) We don't know what...

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The Terrakeet  by Jo van der Borgh

The Terrakeet

Jo van der Borgh

Picture book

"In the shade of the gobi trees on the edge of Pincer Sea, live a family of Finlocks as peaceful as can be. They lomf and fish and fish and eat and hope that they will never meet ... the Frimbulitic Terrakeet!"--Publisher.

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Grandmas in grand cars  by Mick Elliott

Grandmas in grand cars

Mick Elliott

Picture book

"ook at all the Grandmas in their grand cars! A glorious and grand celebration of all the different grandma's and their grand cars! Grandmas in Grand Cars is a joyful picture book celebrating the relationship between grandmas and their grandchildren. Full of...

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Sarah's heavy heart  by Peter Carnavas

Sarah's heavy heart

Peter Carnavas

Picture book

"'Sarah knew the heart would always be hers to carry. She just wished it wasn't so heavy.' A magical story about a little girl's search for friendship and love.Follow Sarah on her journey and let your heart get 'carried away'."--Provided by publisher.

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Wrong time rooster  by Michael Parkin

Wrong time rooster

Michael Parkin

Picture book

"Ronnie the rooster arrives at Farmer Tony's farm to help wake up the animals, but something isn't right -- Ronnie just cannot tell the time! The animals band together to help teach Ronnie and soon his COCK-A-DOODLE-DOOs are perfectly on time... mostly!" --

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Oh, Carrots!  by Mariajo Ilustrajo

Oh, Carrots!

Mariajo Ilustrajo

Picture book

"Mr. Rabbit lives alone, and you know what? He likes it! He enjoys peaceful moments spent reading, drinking cups of tea, and gardening--but sometimes, it can get a little too quiet...Luckily, spring has arrived, and that means Mr. Rabbit can plant his favorite...

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Hazel the handful  by Jamie Michalak

Hazel the handful

Jamie Michalak

Picture book

"Follow the adorable puppy Hazel through a typical day at home, where she rules the roost. Check out the dozens of toys, the nifty stroller, the comfy places to take her (many) naps, the various tasty snacks, and most of all, lots of quality time with her...

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Seven babies  by Forest Xiao

Seven babies

Forest Xiao

Picture book

"A sweet and funny story about the chaos and joy a new baby brings into your life. One Thursday morning, a box of babies arrived at this door... What happens when a box of seven irresistibly plump babies arrives on your doorstep? Do you invite them in? Of...

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Ten on the bus  by Clare Fennell

Ten on the bus

Clare Fennell

Picture book

"Count down as each busy animal leaves Bunny's bus, then count back up as they join Bunny on the way back! Welcome aboard Bunny's Bus! There are 10 noisy animals on board until, "DING! DING!" goes the bell, "Next stop, please!" One by one, the animals leave...

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Tomato sandwich  by Caroline Magerl

Tomato sandwich

Caroline Magerl

"A wordless picture book from an award winning master storyteller, Caroline Magerl. Every page weaves a spell of magic, warmth, humour and love. And sandwiches. Ottily has decided that today will be magical. She pulls on her fairy dress, waves her wand and...

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Maze quest  by Anna Brett

Maze quest

Anna Brett

"Join George and his little dog Milly as you whizz through history with a book so interactive it's almost a real-life time-travelling trip! The 48 original mazes in Maze Quest: History take you through a series of awesome eras and events, such as famous...

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Maze quest  by Anna Brett

Maze quest

Anna Brett

"Join George and his little dog Milly on a journey around the world with a book so interactive it's almost a real-life sightseeing trip! The 48 mazes in the book take you to a series of countries featuring fascinating cities, landmarks and habitats. Not only...

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A home that means the world  by Victoria Turnbull

A home that means the world

Victoria Turnbull

"One day, a weaver ant family's world is turned upside down when their home is destroyed. With only a few belongings on their backs, they set off in search of a place to live, meeting many creatures on the way. Some are kind, some are not so kind. Some of the...

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Otis & Peanut. 3, Find a way by Naseem Hrab

Otis & Peanut. 3, Find a way

Naseem Hrab

Graphic novel

"Heartwarming tales of friendship between a long-haired guinea pig and a naked mole rat in the spirit of Frog and Toad. In the third book in this series of graphic novels, three more stories explore themes of friendship, grief, and belonging."--

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The hole  by Lindsay Bonilla

The hole

Lindsay Bonilla

"Talking to a friend helps a little boy who is grieving the loss of his brother"--

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It's busy down in the woods today  by Rachel Piercey

It's busy down in the woods today

Rachel Piercey

"Enter the charming world of Brown Bear Wood and find out how everyone spends their days. Visit the school, the bakery, the greengrocers and many more fun and exciting places in this classic picture book that teaches little ones all about what goes on in their...

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Where's the baby hippo?

Where's the baby hippo?

"Join these charming creatures as they embark on a fun-filled journey around the globe. See if you can spot all six tiny animals hiding in each of the spreads, from the zoo to the depths of the jungle to the ocean."--Provided by publisher.

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Ghost town by Eric Colossal

Ghost town

Eric Colossal

Graphic novel

"The sleepy seaside town of Crater is falling apart. The buildings are run-down, the streets are full of potholes, and the power is unreliable. However, it's the only home Lily Cole has ever known, and despite her protests, Lily's family will be moving away at...

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Dino poet. 1 by Tom Angleberger

Dino poet. 1

Tom Angleberger

Graphic novel

"Get writing or get eaten! Dino Poet is on a mission: to write the first great poem--ever! His lunch, a prehistoric frog, is also on a mission: to not get eaten! So when Frog tells Dino Poet that his poems stink, he decides lunch can wait... for now. The two...

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Whose poo is this? Book 2, All aboard the poo boat by Song-i Pak

Whose poo is this? Book 2, All aboard the poo boat

Song-i Pak

Graphic novel

"Dr. Egg and friends hop aboard the Poo Boat to find the animal owners of some new and mysterious scat. Join them to learn all about living things through the science of poo!"--

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Whose poo is this? Book 1, The golden poo by Song-i Pak

Whose poo is this? Book 1, The golden poo

Song-i Pak

Graphic novel

"Dr. Egg, Dr. Yang, and Dr. Woong find a mysterious golden poo in the woods! Can you solve the mystery before they can? Come learn all about living things through the science of poo!"--

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Adventure time compendium. Vol. 2 by Chris Hastings

Adventure time compendium. Vol. 2

Chris Hastings

Graphic novel

"C'mon, grab your friends and head to distant lands in this new Adventure Time compendium collecting all of writer Christopher Hastings's mathematical run! Whether it's saving Ooo from an eldritch chef bent on making a delicious meal, engaging in spy...

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Botticelli's apprentice by Ursula Murray Husted

Botticelli's apprentice

Ursula Murray Husted

Graphic novel

"Life as a chicken girl isn't so bad, but Mella wants more. Though girls can't be official apprentices to artists in Florence, Mella has been secretly teaching herself to paint while tending to artist Sandro Botticelli's chickens. When one of Botticelli's...

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Avatar, the last airbender. Ashes of the academy by Faith Erin Hicks

Avatar, the last airbender. Ashes of the academy

Faith Erin Hicks

Graphic novel

"Kiyi, half-sister to Fire Lord Zuko, enrolls at the strict Royal Fire Academy for Girls, but when a seed of doubt about the new headmistress is planted, Zuko takes action by installing one of the people he trusts most, Mai, as an academy teacher."--Publisher.

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Pandora and the story forge  by Gaynor (Children's author) Andrews

Pandora and the story forge

Gaynor (Children's author) Andrews

"Pandora is an explorer, a collector of words (even ones that misbehave). Once she has the words she needs, she watches them flower and then forges them into the most magical stories. Friend to all the story-starved children, Pandora knows a secret: once read,...

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Misty mole goes screen-free  by Yasmin El-Rouby

Misty mole goes screen-free

Yasmin El-Rouby

Picture book

"Misty Mole is frustrated because all her friends have mobile phones and tablets, but she doesn't! She finally persuades her parents to buy her a mobile phone, but when her eyes get sore, blurry and she can't sleep, Misty Mole pays a visit to the eye doctor....

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The Smurfs. Who's that Smurf? by 1972- author Tébo

The Smurfs. Who's that Smurf?

1972- author Tébo

Graphic novel

"A Smurf who doesn't speak Smurf? Who's smurfed his memory? And how come none of the other Smurfs smurf him? It's the start of a new smurfing adventure by French master cartoonist, Tebo, featuring Smurfette, Brainy Smurf, Hefty Smurf and Papa Smurf. Smurf...

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Maisy goes on a bike ride  by Lucy Cousins

Maisy goes on a bike ride

Lucy Cousins

Picture book

"Ready, steady, wobble ... go! Saddle up for a bike ride with Maisy! Maisy has a new bicycle and can't wait to go on a bike ride with her friends. There are so many adventures to be had whizzing around..."--Provided by publisher.

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The found things  by Petr Horáček

The found things

Petr Horáček

Picture book

"Rabbit wakes up one beautiful morning and decides to go outside. But she can only find one of her socks! Where could the other one be? Is it under the bed? Hidden in the cupboard? Or behind the shower curtain? Peep through the cut-outs on each page to help...

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The best trip  by Karra McFarlane

The best trip

Karra McFarlane

"A family go on a trip to the beach in the sun."--Provided by publisher.

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Duck-bot  by Rachel Russ

Duck-bot

Rachel Russ

"Zac has lost Duck-bot. Can Pip and Kit get it back? Using the world's largest known database of writing for and by children, our experts have defined 300 ambitious words to help children succeed at school. We've combined these with fully-decodable books that...

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Get fit with the fun bunch  by Catherine Veitch

Get fit with the fun bunch

Catherine Veitch

"Get active with different animals in the Fun Bunch. Using the world's largest known database of writing for and by children, our experts have defined 300 ambitious words to help children succeed at school. We've combined these with fully-decodable books that...

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Jan in a jam  by James (Children's author) Clements

Jan in a jam

James (Children's author) Clements

"Jan has lost the key to her jam factory. Pip and Kit set out to find it. Using the world's largest known database of writing for and by children, our experts have defined 300 ambitious words to help children succeed at school. We've combined these with...

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Chen and the pink pot  by Janice Pimm

Chen and the pink pot

Janice Pimm

"Which pot will the emperor pick? This story is a folktale from China."--Back cover.

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Getting chickens  by Rebecca Heddle

Getting chickens

Rebecca Heddle

"Find out what we need to do to look after chickens. Using the world's largest known database of writing for and by children, our experts have defined 300 ambitious words to help children succeed at school. We've combined these with fully-decodable books that...

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Knight Quinn  by Tom (Children's author) Jamieson

Knight Quinn

Tom (Children's author) Jamieson

"Quinn is expected to train as a knight, but all he wants to do is play chess! Using the world's largest known database of writing for and by children, our experts have defined 300 ambitious words to help children succeed at school. We've combined these with...

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Twin tricks  by Alison Hawes

Twin tricks

Alison Hawes

"Which twin is which?"--Back cover.

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