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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.
"'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...
"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...
"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...
"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...
"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.
"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...
"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,...
"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...
"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...
"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...
"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...
"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!...
"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,...
"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...
"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...
"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...
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...
"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...
"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.
"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.
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.
"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...
"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...
"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...
"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...
"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...
"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...
"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...
"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...
"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...
"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...
"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...
"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...
"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...
"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...
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.
"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.
"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...
"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...
"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...
"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.
"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...
"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...
"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...
"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.
"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...
"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...
"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...
"A picture book biography of engineer Raye Montague, who revolutionized the way the navy designed ships by developing her own comprehensive computer program"--Publisher.
"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...
"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...
"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...
"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...
"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...
"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...
"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.
"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.
"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...
"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...
"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...
"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...
"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...
"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...
"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.
"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...
"'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.
"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!" --
"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...
"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...
"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...
"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...
"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...
"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...
"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...
"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...
"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."--
"Talking to a friend helps a little boy who is grieving the loss of his brother"--
"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...
"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.
"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...
"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...
"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!"--
"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!"--
"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...
"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...
"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.
"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,...
"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....
"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...
"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.
"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...
"A family go on a trip to the beach in the sun."--Provided by publisher.
"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...
"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...
"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...
"Which pot will the emperor pick? This story is a folktale from China."--Back cover.
"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...
"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...
"Which twin is which?"--Back cover.
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