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A day at the aquarium  by Alyssa Satin Capucilli

A day at the aquarium

Alyssa Satin Capucilli

"When Biscuit takes himself to the aquarium, he sees fish of all different colors, sea turtles, large tanks of jellyfish, and even sea lions that bark just like him"--

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Construction pups  by Margret Rey

Construction pups

Margret Rey

"Follows the pups as they work to make sure the new Bow Wow Tower is accessible for all dogs. Welcome to Muttgomery, the nicest little city in an all-dog world, and home of Pretzel, Greta, and their five adorable Dachshund puppies: Poppy, Penny, Pedro, Puck,...

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A fairy ballet  by Daisy Meadows

A fairy ballet

Daisy Meadows

"Learning to read is fun with the Rainbow Magic Fairies! Developed in conjunction with Early Years reading consultants and based on the most up-to-date educational research, the Rainbow Magic Beginner Readers are the perfect way to introduce your child to the...

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Stanley's theme park  by Matt Porter

Stanley's theme park

Matt Porter

"The Little Learners decodable books enable children to practice their phonics skills through reading. Each stage is carefully sequenced and colour-coded in line with the Little Learners Love Literacy teaching materials to give children confidence and...

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Misty's tale  by Matthew (Children's author) Corrigan

Misty's tale

Matthew (Children's author) Corriga...

"Meet Misty, Opaline's henchpony with a mysterious past! Read along as her journey unfolds and she discovers her true self, reunites with her dad, and learns the power of empathy. Will she break free from Opaline's grasp and join the Mane 5?"--Publisher.

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Let's make art  by Christy Kirkpatrick

Let's make art

Christy Kirkpatrick

Ladybird Class are making art! Join them on a trip around the world to learn about great artists like Claude Monet and Frida Kahlo. Are you an artist too?--Back cover.

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The video game  by Claire (Children's reader author) Smith

The video game

Claire (Children's reader author) S...

"Nia Hedgehog, Noah Panda and friends find themselves in Zap Land, a magical video game world where they can create wonderful buildings and hunt for treasure. But some pesky witches and wizards have other ideas! Can Ladybird Class defeat them and win the...

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Sketty and Meatball  by Sarah Weeks

Sketty and Meatball

Sarah Weeks

"Best friends Sketty and Meatball do everything together. They play together. They bark together. If Sketty sniffs a flower, Meatball sniffs a flower too. If Meatball wags his tail, Sketty's tail is wagging too. Young readers will be delighted by two pals...

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Pinkalicious and the pinkamazing little library  by Victoria Kann

Pinkalicious and the pinkamazing little library

Victoria Kann

"Pinkalicious reads in bed, at the table, and even while she is walking. When Pinkalicious can't find any new books to read at the library, what does she do?"--

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Harry at the dog show  by Laura Driscoll

Harry at the dog show

Laura Driscoll

"When Harry goes to the park, he accidentally gets mixed up in the dog show and finds himself running the obstacle course."--Publisher.

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Interrupting Cow meets the wise quacker  by Jane Yolen

Interrupting Cow meets the wise quacker

Jane Yolen

"Interrupting Cow meets a new friend who knows more jokes than anyone on the farm. Interrupting Cow can't believe her luck to have met a duck who loves to laugh as much as she does. But will he like her favorite joke?"--Publisher.

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Town mouse and country mouse go on a bus  by Jackie Walter

Town mouse and country mouse go on a bus

Jackie Walter

"In this twist on the original fairy tale, Town Mouse and Country Mouse visit each other's houses on the bus."--Publisher.

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Tom and the gingerbread man  by Damian Harvey

Tom and the gingerbread man

Damian Harvey

"In this twist on the original tale, a boy called Tom smells the gingerbread man in the oven, and he really wants to take a look."--Publisher.

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Hansel and Gretel and the witch's cat  by Damian Harvey

Hansel and Gretel and the witch's cat

Damian Harvey

"In this twist on the original fairy tale, Hansel and Gretel find a cottage made of sweets. A witch lives there, and she wants to eat Hansel! Luckily, the witch has a cat."--Publisher.

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Puss in Boots and Kitty  by Katie Woolley

Puss in Boots and Kitty

Katie Woolley

"In this twist on the original fairy tale, the miller's son is given two cats by his father. Puss can talk to humans; Kitty is very clever. And Kitty has big plans."--Publisher.

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Little Red Riding Hood and her dog  by Damian Harvey

Little Red Riding Hood and her dog

Damian Harvey

"In this twist on the original fairy tale, Little Red Riding Hood has a dog called Little Blue, and Little Blue really does not like the Big Bad Wolf!"--Publisher.

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Chicken Licken and the squirrel  by Katie Woolley

Chicken Licken and the squirrel

Katie Woolley

"In this twist on the original tale, a squirrel is collecting acorns and drops one on the head of a silly chick called Chicken Licken."--Publisher.

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The Queen's new crown  by Damian Harvey

The Queen's new crown

Damian Harvey

"A Queen discovers something funny about her new crown."--Publisher.

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The three little rats  by Damian Harvey

The three little rats

Damian Harvey

"Three little rats set off to build their own houses but a big bad cat is watching!"--Publisher.

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The dog prince  by Jackie Walter

The dog prince

Jackie Walter

"In this new story based on the Frog prince fairy tale, a football-mad princess discovers a dog with a secret."--Publisher.

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The orange lamb  by Jackie Walter

The orange lamb

Jackie Walter

"A lamb looks very different to the other, is he really a lamb?"--Publisher.

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Pinkalicious  by Victoria Kann

Pinkalicious

Victoria Kann

"Pinkalicious and Peter get a big surprise when their foster cat has kittens! Caring for six rambunctious kittens is a huge challenge. Will Pinkalicious and Peter be able to convince Mommy and Daddy to let them keep them."--Publisher.

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Meet Mario!  by Malcolm Shealy

Meet Mario!

Malcolm Shealy

"Meet Mario, Luigi, and their friends and foes from Mushroom Kingdom. Let's-a-go!"--Publisher.

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Princess Hope and the hidden treasure  by Jeanna Stolle Young

Princess Hope and the hidden treasure

Jeanna Stolle Young

"Princess Hope and her sisters are on a shopping trip in the kingdom. They come across a small box with a ring in it and realize it once belonged to their grandmother. The princesses cannot afford the ring, but Hope plans a "courtyard sale" and it is a...

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Princess Grace and Poppy  by Jeanna Stolle Young

Princess Grace and Poppy

Jeanna Stolle Young

"When Princess Grace finds five kittens in a castle closet what else can she do but ask her father, the king, if she can keep them? With promises to care for them and get help from her sisters, Grace experiences firsthand how much responsibility it is to care...

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Goldilocks met three bears  by Damian Harvey

Goldilocks met three bears

Damian Harvey

"Goldilocks discovers an empty cottage in the woods and goes inside. After realising her mistake, she tries to make things right!"--Publisher.

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Helpful Jack and the giant  by Katie Woolley

Helpful Jack and the giant

Katie Woolley

"At first, the giant wants to eat Jack. Soon, he realises Jack could be helpful to him instead!"--Publisher.

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The magic pudding pot  by Jackie Walter

The magic pudding pot

Jackie Walter

Beth is given a magic pot that makes porridge. Then she discovers it will make puddings, too!

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The elves and the shoe shop  by Katie Woolley

The elves and the shoe shop

Katie Woolley

"One night, a poor shoemaker and his wife discover two little elves. The elves make lots of shoes."--Publisher.

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The three Billy Goats and the broken bridge  by Jackie Walter

The three Billy Goats and the broken bridge

Jackie Walter

"When the Three Billy Goats Gruff try to cross the bridge, a Troll rushes out. He is trying to warn them about the broken bridge."--Publisher.

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Rumpelstiltskin and the baby  by Damian Harvey

Rumpelstiltskin and the baby

Damian Harvey

When Rumpelstiltskin reminds the miller's daughter of her promise, she is worried. What will happen to her baby?

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Interrupting cow and the wolf in sheep's clothing  by Jane Yolen

Interrupting cow and the wolf in sheep's clothing

Jane Yolen

Interrupting Cow introduces a lonely wolf to her friends, and they all share her famous knock-knock joke.

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I want to be a scientist  by Laura Driscoll

I want to be a scientist

Laura Driscoll

"When I take a trip to the North Pole with my Mom to study whales, I learn that are so many different ways to be a scientist. Did you know that there are meteorologists, zoologists, astronomers-and many more! Maybe I'll be a scientist, too!"--Publisher.

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The water hole  by Amelia Marshall

The water hole

Amelia Marshall

"In this world tale from South Africa, the animals all help to dig a water hole except Jackal, who has a very different plan."--Publisher.

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The little red tortoise  by Amelia Marshall

The little red tortoise

Amelia Marshall

In this world tale from South Africa, a brave little tortoise decides to face a huge grumpy giraffe. This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to bookbands to encourage independent reading skills. Perfect for 5-7 year olds or those...

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Splat the Cat and the obstacle course  by Laura Driscoll

Splat the Cat and the obstacle course

Laura Driscoll

"Reluctantly allowing his little sister, a ballet dancer, to join him while trying out a friend's obstacle course, Splat the Cat revises his opinions and considers ballet himself when his sister dominates the course with her strength, speed, and...

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Zorro's tasty treat  by Sally Rippin

Zorro's tasty treat

Sally Rippin

"Zorro loves food, but his snacks make a stink. What else could he eat? Let's have a think! Zorro is a zombie who loves to snack in class, which makes for a smelly school! Can his teacher find a brainy solution? Welcome to the School of Monsters: the funniest,...

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Milly's family fun  by Sally Rippin

Milly's family fun

Sally Rippin

"When Milly's school hosts a party for Mother's Day, Milly feels left out. But families come in all shapes and sizes - and soon Milly realises she's got a lot to celebrate!"--Publisher.

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