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My Little Pony: Holiday Collection  by Katie Cook

My Little Pony: Holiday Collection

Katie Cook

Graphic novel

It's holiday time in Ponyville! Celebrate this special time of the year with your favorite Ponies. It's holiday time in Ponyville! Celebrate this special time of the year with your favorite Ponies. It's almost Hearth's Warming Eve, and the Apple family is busy...

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Cardboard Activity Lab: 25 Exciting Recycling Projects for Crafty Kids  by Jemma Westing

Cardboard Activity Lab: 25 Exciting Recycling Projects for Crafty Kids

Jemma Westing

Get crafty with cardboard and create something amazing! Discover plenty of creative crafts you can do using cardboard! This book is bursting with ideas for more than 20 fun projects. This entertaining, inspiring book is brimming with exciting projects to help...

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The Pencil  by Allan Ahlberg

The Pencil

Allan Ahlberg

Picture book

The acclaimed duo behind The Runaway Dinner and Previously imagine the comical world that comes to life when a pencil starts to draw... "A hilarious and utterly enchanting new classic" The Times A special fifteenth anniversary edition of a modern classic. The...

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All the Colours of Me: Picturing My Resilience: Knowing and showing my feelings through art  by Anna Shepherd

All the Colours of Me: Picturing My Resilience: Knowing and showing my feelings through art

Anna Shepherd

A unique and gentle art-therapy-based book to help children grow their resilience through creativityPicturing My Resilience encourages children to become 'resilience artists', using their amazing minds to get to know and grow their resilience. Children are...

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Curly Cat The Acrobat  by Jennifer Somervell

Curly Cat The Acrobat

Jennifer Somervell

Picture book

Curly Cat the Acrobat is the second book in the series about the adventures of Curly Cat. Curly Cat gazes at the trapeze cats practising their somersaults. He imagines himself flying through the air, doing spectacular tricks.He could do that! His friends try...

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Learning is Like Riding a Bicycle  by Philip Martin

Learning is Like Riding a Bicycle

Philip Martin

Picture book

In this delightful story, through the use of simile, children discover the parallels between learning new skills and riding a bicycle. The bright cheerful illustrations and engaging content make this a great book for parents to read with children. The...

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Emilie Walks Te Araroa: A 7 year old, a backpack and 3000 kilometres of mud, magic and adventure through New Zealand  by Emilie & Victoria. Bruce

Emilie Walks Te Araroa: A 7 year old, a backpack and 3000 kilometres of mud, magic and adventure through New Zealand

Emilie & Victoria. Bruce

What happens when a seven-year-old sets out to walk the length of Aotearoa New Zealand with her mum? An unforgettable adventure begins - one filled with mud, magic, and moments of true courage. Emilie Walks Te Araroa is a true story about young explorer Emilie...

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Diwali: A Festival of Lights  by Anita Yasuda

Diwali: A Festival of Lights

Anita Yasuda

Celebrate Diwali and learn about all of its traditions with this beautifully illustrated Little Golden Book. Celebrate Diwali and learn about all of its traditions with this beautifully illustrated Little Golden Book. Join in the fun and celebrate Diwali, a...

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When We Were Very Young  by A. A. Milne

When We Were Very Young

A. A. Milne

With a gorgeously redesigned cover and the original black and white interior illustrations by Ernest Shepard, this beautiful edition of the beloved classic poetry collection When We Were Very Young by A. A. Milne is sure to delight new and old fans alike!...

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The Field Guide  by Holly Black

The Field Guide

Holly Black

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the international bestselling Spiderwick Chronicles with the first instalment in the adventures of the Grace children. After finding a mysterious handmade field guide in the attic of the ramshackle old mansion they've just...

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The Ironwood Tree  by Holly Black

The Ironwood Tree

Holly Black

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the international bestselling Spiderwick Chronicles with the fourth instalment in the adventures of the Grace children. First a pack of vile, smelly goblins snatch Simon. Then a band of elves try to entrap Jared. Why is the...

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The Wrath of Mulgarath  by Holly Black

The Wrath of Mulgarath

Holly Black

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the international bestselling Spiderwick Chronicles with the fifth instalment in the adventures of the Grace children. Bruised and battered, having narrowly escaped the clutches of faerie world, Jared, Simon and Mallory return...

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Lucinda's Secret  by Holly Black

Lucinda's Secret

Holly Black

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the international bestselling Spiderwick Chronicles with the third instalment in the adventures of the Grace children. Things at the Spiderwick estate are out of control. As if being attacked by goblins and a bridge troll...

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The Seeing Stone  by Holly Black

The Seeing Stone

Holly Black

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the international bestselling Spiderwick Chronicles with the second instalment in the adventures of the Grace children. Thanks to the mysterious field guide left behind by their long-lost great-great-uncle, Arthur Spiderwick,...

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The Nixie's Song  by Holly Black

The Nixie's Song

Holly Black

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the #1 New York Times bestselling Spiderwick Chronicles and get ready for the series soon to be streaming on Roku with this sixth installment in the fantastical adventures featuring updated text. The Nixie's Song was...

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A Giant Problem  by Holly Black

A Giant Problem

Holly Black

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the #1 New York Times bestselling Spiderwick Chronicles and get ready for the series soon to be streaming on Roku with this seventh installment in the fantastical adventures featuring updated text. A Giant Problem was...

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The Wyrm King  by Holly Black

The Wyrm King

Holly Black

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the #1 New York Times bestselling Spiderwick Chronicles and get ready for the series soon to be streaming on Roku with this eighth and final installment in the fantastical adventures featuring updated text. The Wyrm King was...

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A Giant Problem  by Holly Black

A Giant Problem

Holly Black

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the #1 New York Times bestselling Spiderwick Chronicles and get ready for the series soon to be streaming on Roku with this seventh installment in the fantastical adventures featuring updated text. A Giant Problem was...

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The Fate of Podkin One-Ear  by David Wyatt

The Fate of Podkin One-Ear

David Wyatt

Little rabbits can do great things! The final book in the epic The World of Podkin One-Ear series. Podkin and his crew have brought all the gifts together in this astonishing finale that brings this nine book series to a close. The gifts then melt and morph...

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Evil Duck and the Nest of Destiny  by Chris Judge

Evil Duck and the Nest of Destiny

Chris Judge

Graphic novel

Long ago, the ancient inhabitants of Planet Duck created three magical objects to protect their world - the Egg of Time, the Feather of Fortune and the Nest of Destiny. Individually, they each bring great power to their owner, but when all three are brought...

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Table Titans Club: Sneak Attack  by Scott Kurtz

Table Titans Club: Sneak Attack

Scott Kurtz

Graphic novel

Ready your armor, sword, and sleeping bag-the Table Titans are headed to summer camp! Come along for the adventure in this graphic novel series about a middle school Dungeon & Dragons club from Eisner and Harvey award-winning cartoonist Scott Kurtz. Table...

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My Feelings Change Just Like the Moon: A Journey Through the Maramataka  by Rebecca Gibbs

My Feelings Change Just Like the Moon: A Journey Through the Maramataka

Rebecca Gibbs

Let's Learn About the Maramataka! The Maramataka is the Maori calendar that follows the moon. This second book in our Maramataka series is both fun and easy to read, helping you learn about the moon phases. You might even notice how the moon sometimes links to...

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The Escape Artist: A True Story of Octopus Adventure  by Thor Hanson

The Escape Artist: A True Story of Octopus Adventure

Thor Hanson

When Inky the octopus slipped out of his tank at the National Aquarium in New Zealand, his audacious escape made headlines around the world. Biologist Thor Hanson's funny, informational text and Galia Bernstein's illuminating, humorous pictures showcase the...

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God's Little Oceanographer  by Tina Cho

God's Little Oceanographer

Tina Cho

Ride the waves before diving into the depths of sea to uncover the wonders of the ocean-and God's deep love for you and me! From the ocean's surface, all the way to its deepest depths, this immersive picture book will teach little sea lovers new words, facts,...

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The Rattlin' Bog  by Brian Fitzgerald

The Rattlin' Bog

Brian Fitzgerald

Picture book

Joining the Our World series for very young readers, this vibrant board book about daily life in Kenya was written and illustrated from the creators' lived experiences. Habari! Spend a day in Kenya savoring fluffy mandazis, counting the colorful mabati roofs,...

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Maisy's Big Book of Kindness  by Lucy Cousins

Maisy's Big Book of Kindness

Lucy Cousins

Picture book

Discover how kindness makes Maisy's world go round! Now available in paperback! Join Maisy and her friends as they explore all sorts of wonderful ways to be kind, such as sharing, caring, giving, helping the planet and more! This beautiful, bright and joyful...

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Break In: Wolf Girl 14, The  by Anh Do

Break In: Wolf Girl 14, The

Anh Do

Deep in the wilderness, Gwen and her dad discover that the bad guys have forced dogs into the dangerous work of digging for minerals along a cliffside. Of course Wolf Girl and her loyal pack can't stand by and let this happen - the rescue is on!A hair-raising...

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Forever Rogue (The Forgotten Five, Book 7)  by Lisa McMann

Forever Rogue (The Forgotten Five, Book 7)

Lisa McMann

X-Men meets Spy Kids in the seventh and final installment of The Forgotten Five middle-grade fantasy/adventure series by the New York Times bestselling author of The Unwanteds. Estero is in an uproar following corrupt President Fuerte's most brazen move yet in...

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Sand Trapped (18,000 Holes in the Universe, #3): The final book in the wild and wacky illustrated series from the creators of the bestselling FARTBOY!  by James Hart

Sand Trapped (18,000 Holes in the Universe, #3): The final book in the wild and wacky illustrated series from the creators of the bestselling FARTBOY!

James Hart

A brand-new and hilarious illustrated series for children aged 7+ from the creators of the bestselling Fartboy series! The heat is turned up on the GOLF Squad when they are sucked into a desert world. Giant sand dunes full of traps, lava-filled hazards and a...

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Baby Says "Mama"  by Michelle Robinson

Baby Says "Mama"

Michelle Robinson

Picture book

Can Baby say, "Mama"? Might this be the day? Mama hopes it might be... "What can Baby say?" Baby and Mama are busy every day! Whether they're saying hello to squirrels in the park or having lunch in the cafe, Baby has a lot of sounds to make - Ba! Om! Waa! But...

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I Think I Saw the Easter Bunny!  by Adam Wallace

I Think I Saw the Easter Bunny!

Adam Wallace

Picture book

Is that the . . . ? Could it be . . . ? I think I saw the Easter Bunny! Young readers will love following along as Alex and the Easter Bunny work together to save Easter in this rhyming picture book with hilarious illustrations from New York Times best-selling...

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The Egg of an Ogg  by Kes Gray

The Egg of an Ogg

Kes Gray

Picture book

A hilarious fable from the bestselling author of Oi Frog and Friends, which has sold over 3 million copies worldwide. One day, Ivan and his sister discover a very strange egg in the forest. "It is the egg of an ogg," the old man of the forest tells them. "Now...

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What If?  by Britta Teckentrup

What If?

Britta Teckentrup

Picture book

Little Rabbit wishes she could enjoy the wonders of the forest, but she can't help worrying about the bad things that might happen. When strolling through the woods with Mouse, she fears that the trees might come crashing down. And when Squirrel wants to play...

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Don't Feed the Aliens!  by Deborah Allwright

Don't Feed the Aliens!

Deborah Allwright

Picture book

Get ready for another OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD adventure! Join Granny Chortle, Presley, Piper and Precious as they jump aboard a spaceship and ZOOM through the sky into outer space. But, first, they need to remember the rules: DON'T eat the space dirt. DON'T touch...

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Double, Double, Water Trouble  by Jon Stubbs

Double, Double, Water Trouble

Jon Stubbs

Picture book

Next door live Sheila, Shawnette and Shayne, their garden is flooding, but without any rain. So, how can a Kiwi fix this mess? With a brilliant plan and a little fin-esse

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What Did You See, Mister W.E.?  by Jon Stubbs

What Did You See, Mister W.E.?

Jon Stubbs

Picture book

When W.E.Kiwi sees a disaster, his memory will become a master, of remembering everything that floated by, or at least give it a try.

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Little Fox: Educational Children's Picture Book About Foxes Filled With Real Photos, Art, & Fox Facts  by Linda Blackmoor

Little Fox: Educational Children's Picture Book About Foxes Filled With Real Photos, Art, & Fox Facts

Linda Blackmoor

Wildlife in Bloom Series: Little Fox Embark on an enchanting adventure with Little Fox, a magical picture book that opens the door to the secret world of one of nature's most captivating creatures. Overflowing with whimsical illustrations and stunning...

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What to Do with Your Whirly, Swirly Thoughts  by JennieGunawan Allen

What to Do with Your Whirly, Swirly Thoughts

JennieGunawan Allen

Do your children know they are the boss of their thoughts New York Times bestselling author Jennie Allen will help your kids realize that they don't have to hang on to every scary, anxious, or mean thought that enters their heads (no matter how it gets there)....

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Ozma of Oz  by L. Frank. Baum

Ozma of Oz

L. Frank. Baum

Dorothy and her new friends embark on a perilous journey to rescue the royal family of Ev from the clutches of the wicked Nome King. Dorothy Gale and her uncle Henry are travelling to Australia by ship when a storm sweeps Dorothy overboard. She finds herself...

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Talons of Power (Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #9)  by Tui T. Sutherland

Talons of Power (Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #9)

Tui T. Sutherland

Graphic novel

The graphic novel adaptations of the #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series continue to set the world on fire! For every villain, there is a hero ... Turtle isn't one of the heroes he reads about in stories. If he were, he'd use his animus powers...

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Yoko's Diary  by PaulEdwards Ham

Yoko's Diary

PaulEdwards Ham

The discovered diary of Yoko, a 13-year-old Japanese girl who lived near Hiroshima during the war. 1945 was a hard time to be a child in Japan. Many had seen their cities destroyed by US bombers. Food, fuel and materials were in short supply. Yet spirits...

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Cat Jokes vs. Dog Jokes/Dog Jokes vs. Cat Jokes: A Read-from-Both-Sides Comic Book  by DavidMcNamee Lewman

Cat Jokes vs. Dog Jokes/Dog Jokes vs. Cat Jokes: A Read-from-Both-Sides Comic Book

DavidMcNamee Lewman

Cats vs. dogs takes on a whole new angle in this silly, comic-style joke collection for kids that's designed as a read-from-both-sides book: one side is packed with cartoons of dog jokes told by cats, and the other side stuffed with cat jokes told by dogs, for...

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Epic Animal Journeys: Migration and navigation by air, land and sea  by Ed J. Brown

Epic Animal Journeys: Migration and navigation by air, land and sea

Ed J. Brown

Robust insights into the often mind-bogglingly arduous journeys of animals all over the world. - Kirkus Reviews 'The awe-inspiring migratory stories of the animals offered in Epic Animal Journeys will give the reader a new-found sense of respect for nature and...

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Thief of Colours  by Stephen Sinclair

Thief of Colours

Stephen Sinclair

A mysterious greyness has descended on Whitehaven. Something has happened to the colour. Rumours start flying around all over the place. Is something wrong with the sun? Is it because of the chemicals the farmers are using? Mrs Rafferty announces that God is...

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Mila the Marvellous: I am Autistic  by MariaTutagalevao Patricia

Mila the Marvellous: I am Autistic

MariaTutagalevao Patricia

Meet Mila a marvellous learner with an amazing brain!Mila is autistic. Her brain sees, hears, moves and feels the world in its own way. Autism isn't something she has it's part of who she is.Through Mila's eyes, children and adults alike will learn about...

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See Inside the Ancient World  by Rob LloydAblett Jones

See Inside the Ancient World

Rob LloydAblett Jones

A stunning flap book introducing young readers to several fascinating ancient civilisations. Take a tour of the ancient world, to discover the wonders, and terrors, of its incredible civilisations. Eight scenes show readers all around the cities, countryside,...

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Lift The Flap Explorers  by EdGeorge Myer

Lift The Flap Explorers

EdGeorge Myer

Travel back in time and meet famous explorers in this fact-packed lift-the-flap book! Who was Leif Erikson? What did Christopher Columbus do? When was the Moon landing? Find the answers to all these questions and more. Each action-packed scene is packed with...

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Eyewitness Vietnam War

Eyewitness Vietnam War

Become an eyewitness to the battlegrounds of Vietnam with this visual and informative guide on the Vietnam War. The iconic eyewitness is back in a new and improved format to be passed down through the generations. This picture-led reference guide will take you...

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The Extraordinary Ideas of Leonardo Da Vinci: Big Ideas for Curious Minds  by AlexZamudio Woolf

The Extraordinary Ideas of Leonardo Da Vinci: Big Ideas for Curious Minds

AlexZamudio Woolf

This beautifully illustrated hardback brings to life Leonardo da Vinci's incredible technological marvels for a new generation of inquisitive readers. Among the many inventors and engineers who have shaped our world, few have been as farsighted or...

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About Time  by Autumn Publishing

About Time

Autumn Publishing

Embark on a mind-bending odyssey with About Time! Its premium format and captivating content will enchant readers of all ages. Delve into quirky topics and uncommon content, creating a one-of-a-kind experience that children will cherish. Journey through time...

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Touch and Feel Farm: With Tactiles for Toddlers to Explore

Touch and Feel Farm: With Tactiles for Toddlers to Explore

Introduce toddlers to a farmyard of animals to explore and love in this chunky touch-and-feel book. Welcome to the farm, where there are lots of animals to stroke, tickle, touch, and say hello to! Let your toddlers' little hands roam the pages of this book and...

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99 Questions About: The Shang Dynasty  by Annabel Savery

99 Questions About: The Shang Dynasty

Annabel Savery

Discover the fascinating world of the Shang Dynasty through 99 questions and answersWhere did the Shang rule? Why is Fu Hao so famous? And did the Shang really invent chopsticks? Find out the answers to all these questions and many, many more in this...

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99 Questions About: The Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages  by Annabel Savery

99 Questions About: The Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages

Annabel Savery

Discover the fascinating world of Stone, Bronze and Iron Age Britain through 99 questions and answersWhen were the Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages? How was Stonehenge built? And just who was Cheddar Man? Find out the answers to all these questions and many, many...

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Henry VIII: King of England 1509 - 1547  by BenPoh Hubbard

Henry VIII: King of England 1509 - 1547

BenPoh Hubbard

Explore the life and times of one of Britain's most famous kings Delve into the past and explore the life and reign of Henry VIII in this biography for children brought to you by the publisher of Queen Elizabeth- A Platinum Jubilee Celebration and King Charles...

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Heroes of World War II: 25 True Stories of Unsung Heroes Who Fought for Freedom  by JarretGualberto Keene

Heroes of World War II: 25 True Stories of Unsung Heroes Who Fought for Freedom

JarretGualberto Keene

Age range 7 to 11They've been called the Greatest Generation, and now their stories are being passed on to kids in this new group biography.From soldiers to pilots, nurses to factory workers, mums and dads to brothers and sisters, the stories in Heroes of...

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Winnie and Wilbur: The Magic Wand  by KorkyThomas Paul

Winnie and Wilbur: The Magic Wand

KorkyThomas Paul

Picture book

Winnie and Wilbur are getting ready for the magic show but Winnie's wand has gone through the washing machine and now it just won't work. Kerplunk! Will Winnie and Wilbur be defeated by dodgy domestic appliances? Or will they be ready to step onto the stage...

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