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Patrick and George  by Jessica Urlichs

Patrick and George

Jessica Urlichs

Picture book

A heartwarming tale of friendship and empathy. Feeling troubled, George takes Patrick on a journey through rocky mountains, deep ravines and a rushing river. Patrick tries his best to help George across these obstacles. Together, they discover problem solving...

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The troll  by Julia Donaldson

The troll

Julia Donaldson

Picture book

"The Troll longs for a juicy goat to eat - but he's stuck with boring old fish for supper. Bother! Meanwhile, Hank Chief and his pirate crew love fish, but without a decent recipe their slimy, soggy dinner is even worse. If only they could find their buried...

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Sage does pilates  by Clarissa Shepherd

Sage does pilates

Clarissa Shepherd

Picture book

"This book is for parents of children age range 2-7 who want to introduce them to Pilates. This book goes through the basic Pilates mat exercises based on Joseph Pilates "Return to Life". It is the perfect book for Pilates teachers, educators, gym teachers,...

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The dinosaur hunt  by Lauren Holowaty

The dinosaur hunt

Lauren Holowaty

Picture book

When Jonathan invites Paddington to explore No-man's Island with him for a school science project, they make an amazing discovery! Could Paddington have found the last place on Earth where dinosaurs still live?

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Woollies & uggs  by Emma Vere-Jones

Woollies & uggs

Emma Vere-Jones

Picture book

"Luella is determined to do things HER way, including wearing her WOOLLIES and UGGS to the beach on a hot summer's day. Mum thinks she knows best - if only Luella would LISTEN. But maybe Mum isn't always right?"--Publisher's description.

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Let's find the baddies  by Julia Donaldson

Let's find the baddies

Julia Donaldson

"Lift the flaps and search for the Baddies in this fun board book, that's perfect for very small children."--Publisher.

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A friend for Eddy  by Ann Kim Ha

A friend for Eddy

Ann Kim Ha

Picture book

"Eddy the goldfish makes a leap of faith to become closer to new friends"--Provided by publisher.

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Love grows  by Ruth Spiro

Love grows

Ruth Spiro

Picture book

"A delightful celebration of family, plants, and the boundlessness of love told in lively, poetic letters from aunt to niece with bright, irresistible illustrations! Every month, an aunt mails a letter and a houseplant to her niece and . . . LOVE...

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What if you wish?  by Anne Appert

What if you wish?

Anne Appert

Picture book

"What if a wish is just a wish until you wonder, What if? Curiosity, imagination, and dreams send a child off on a magical journey. And when things start to take a different turn, the impossible makes them ask, "What if?" Find out just how far a simple wish...

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Natural me  by 1992- author. MzVee

Natural me

1992- author. MzVee

Picture book

"This joyful picture book is an ode to young girls on their journey to self-empowerment, sisterhood, and embracing their natural selves. With a message that speaks to beauty inside and out, Natural Me invites readers to celebrate all the ways in which they are...

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Pockets for two  by Lindsay Ward

Pockets for two

Lindsay Ward

Picture book

"A sweet friendship begins between two young girls on the first day of school. Throughout the year, they fill their pockets with everything from cookies to wiggly worms, to wonders, memories, and more as their friendship blooms."--Publisher.

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Play hide & seek with bunny  by Sam Taplin

Play hide & seek with bunny

Sam Taplin

"Each big flap has a woodland animal hiding behind it in this delightful hide-and-seek book. Little children will love joining Bunny and the other woodland animals for a game of hide and seek in this endearing flap book. Each page has a big, satisfying flap...

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On the farm  by Jamie Lamb

On the farm

Jamie Lamb

Picture book

"Always keen to help out, Jack and Tom answer the call for help from the dairy farmer up the road. His worker is sick so he needs a hand for the day. Join Jack and Tom as they learn about what happens down on the dairy farm." --Publisher description.

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Spot loves his Dad  by Eric Hill

Spot loves his Dad

Eric Hill

"Spot is spending time with his Dad. They do lots of fun things together - from playing football to flying a kite to feeding ducks. Spot loves Dad, and Dad loves Spot."--Publisher.

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Beau and the Stone Giant  by Hydie Balle-Hands

Beau and the Stone Giant

Hydie Balle-Hands

Picture book

"Beau and the stone giant is a picture book with comic book font aimed for children aged 5-10 years old. It is a rhyming adventure story of how three furry dog heroes help a stone giant get the cure for his stone malady and save the day with fun, courage and...

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Baby feels  by Thalita Dol

Baby feels

Thalita Dol

"An adorable board book about how babies feel"--Publisher.

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My family tree, my whānau and me  by June Pitman-Hayes

My family tree, my whānau and me

June Pitman-Hayes

Picture book

"My family tree grows over the sand. Its droopy tendrils tickle my hands. I'll pretend I'm a pirate sailing over the sea on a ship I call 'hairy armpit tree'! From singer-songwriter, June Pitman-Hayes comes a story told in both English and Maori that...

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Say hello  by Renae Hayward

Say hello

Renae Hayward

"This fun, bold, read-aloud book has been designed to captivate children from a young age. Research shows that the more senses you engage while reading to bubs positively impacts the development of their language and comprehension skills. That's why Say Hello...

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Mad cows  by Kathryn Apel

Mad cows

Kathryn Apel

Picture book

"What's really on the other side of the fence? Greener grass? Or udder chaos?"--Publisher.

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Bush turkey  by Kate Temple

Bush turkey

Kate Temple

Picture book

"A new neighbour's moved in, making a terrible mess. Do you know who it is? Can you take a guess? His name is Bush Turkey! Some call him Scrub. But the man with the hose calls him the world's biggest grub! Now the garden's stripped bare. Turkey's kicked all...

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Kindness rocks!  by Kasey Rainbow

Kindness rocks!

Kasey Rainbow

Picture book

"Welcome to Kindness Rocks, a magical land inside the whimsical world of Kutopia! Leo the Leopard longs to try new things and make new friends, but he's afraid the voice in his head might be right ... maybe he doesn't know to be kind. Can Leo learn from the...

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The best present ever  by Zoë Foster Blake

The best present ever

Zoë Foster Blake

Picture book

"I was thinking about what present to give you. I knew it had to be absolutely awesome. Something you'd really want. Something you'd remember forever. Something... super-amazing-fantastico!"--Publisher.

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All I hope for you  by Kate (Children's author) Thompson

All I hope for you

Kate (Children's author) Thompson

Picture book

A beautiful and inspiring letter of hope and love to a child taking their first steps into the big, wide world. This heartwarming book expresses every parent or carer's hope that their child will grow to be kind, true to themselves and, above all else,...

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Animal swim school  by Kate Peridot

Animal swim school

Kate Peridot

Picture book

"Welcome to the animal swim school! This cute picture book is the perfect first book of swimming. Learn from your favourite animals how to blow bubbles like a sea lion, float like a platypus and much more. Each page includes simple instructions and cheerful...

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar's nature walk  by Eric Carle

The Very Hungry Caterpillar's nature walk

Eric Carle

"Look for various animals on each spread while on a nature walk with The Very Hungry Caterpillar"--Publisher.

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Be yourself, buddy!  by Hollie Hughes

Be yourself, buddy!

Hollie Hughes

Picture book

"The bees are busy preparing for the Bug Town Summer Ball, where they'll bring their famous honey to share. But little Buddy wishes that just once he could bring something different. Can he find the courage to spread his wings and discover his own...

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My dad and the toot that shook the world  by Matt Coyne

My dad and the toot that shook the world

Matt Coyne

Picture book

"All aboard the Butt Force One! Travel the world and back again in this TOOT-ally hilarious rhyming romp following the most destructive fart to ever be farted! When Eddie's dad lets off a ground-shakingly shocking fart, they know it's about to take the world...

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It's time to... grow it!  by Carly Gledhill

It's time to... grow it!

Carly Gledhill

"You can do it too with It's time to...! This interactive play book is filled with moving sliders and transforming flaps to help little ones sow seeds, water plants and mow the lawn!"--Publisher.

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My first animals  by Émilie Lapeyre

My first animals

Émilie Lapeyre

"Featuring first animal words and brightly-coloured themed pages, this gorgeous book will build your toddler's vocabulary and help them as they begin to talk. Young children will love discovering their favourite pets, exploring the farm and travelling through...

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Peppa plays rugby  by Mandy Archer

Peppa plays rugby

Mandy Archer

"Peppa and her friends can't wait to be shown how to play rugby by Mummy Rabbit and Miss Rabbit. They're ready to catch, pass and kick the ball! Will Daddy Pig and Daddy Rabbit's rugby match on television finish in time for them to cheer on Peppa and her...

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On a bus  by Rosalyn Albert

On a bus

Rosalyn Albert

"'Let's go on a shiny bus, And drive across the city, Past palaces and skyscrapers, So grand and, oh, so pretty!' Friends enjoy a fun city bus ride"--Publisher.

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My Dad is awesome  by author Bluey (Fictitious character)

My Dad is awesome

author Bluey (Fictitious character)

Picture book

"Everyone loves Bandit, especially Bluey and Bingo! Find out what makes this true blue dad so special in this hilarious and heartwarming book." -- Publisher's website.

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The little witch who lost her broom!  by Elaine Bickell

The little witch who lost her broom!

Elaine Bickell

Picture book

"Little Witch has lost her broom and needs to find it by the rise of the moon so she can take to the skies with the other witches for Halloween. To speed up her broom hunt, she tries out a number of methods of transport, including scooter, digger, train and...

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Pu and Ru's bird beak clues  by Jez Smith

Pu and Ru's bird beak clues

Jez Smith

Picture book

"Pu the pūkeko and Ru the ruru pose a series of rhyming clues for children to solve. Whose beak belongs to whom? And who has the best beak?"--Publisher information.

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The animal undie ball  by Ruth Paul

The animal undie ball

Ruth Paul

Picture book

"In tiny briefs, the yaks and ox cavorted in their daks and jocks, when from outside arose a din. "Stop!" squealed Pig. "You can't come in!" When Elephant, Snake, Hen and Spider turn up to the Ball without any undies on, they are not allowed in. But each of...

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Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's dairy  by Lynley Dodd

Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's dairy

Lynley Dodd

Picture book

"Lynley Dodd's iconic first Hairy Maclary book, which introduces ... Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy and his canine gang"--Publisher information.

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Elephant learns to share  by Sue Graves

Elephant learns to share

Sue Graves

Picture book

Elephant hates sharing anything. When Gran gives him a bat and ball set, he finds it impossible to play by himself. He needs to find friends to play with, but will anyone want to join his game? This series introduces children to different emotions and...

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Butterfly on the wind  by Adam Pottle

Butterfly on the wind

Adam Pottle

Picture book

"Nervous for her talent show performance, Aurora spots a butterfly and is inspired to conjure a magical butterfly with her hands which sets off a chain reaction of support and empowerment among the global Deaf community."--Publisher.

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A new friend for dragon  by Bianca Schulze

A new friend for dragon

Bianca Schulze

Picture book

"Sir Fiero wears smooth, shiny armor and has a sparkling silver sword. Dragon wants to be friends with him and invites him to play. But Sir Fiero doesn't believe that dragons and knights can be friends-or can they? A sweet tale of friendship and challenging...

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The brightest Christmas star  by Laura Motherway

The brightest Christmas star

Laura Motherway

Picture book

"As the sun goes down on Christmas Eve, a little star rises up and watches over the celebrations below. One family hangs a wreath on their door, another plays on the beach, another gives a present to someone who needs it more. The little star shines brighter...

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Let's try again another day  by Charlotte Barkla

Let's try again another day

Charlotte Barkla

Picture book

"If we don't get things right away, we'll try again another day. Bodies grow and brains do, too. Always learning -- me and you. If we don't get things straight away, we'll try again another day. We all know learning can be hard and life skills don't always...

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We went to find a T. rex  by Catherine Cawthorne

We went to find a T. rex

Catherine Cawthorne

Picture book

"We went to find a T. rex - and it was NOWHERE to be found. It wasn't hiding in the ferns. Or swimming in the river. And it DEFINITELY wasn't flying high in the sky. Everywhere we looked, we found other dinosaurs instead. There was a towering triceratops with...

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Ten little pumpkins  by Michael Brownlow

Ten little pumpkins

Michael Brownlow

Picture book

"Ten little pumpkins are brought to life by magic dust on Halloween. Can they make their way past ghosts, ghouls and monsters to the Halloween party? Follow the pumpkins as they screech and squelch their way through a weird and wonderful world, packed with...

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A wish for baby  by Caz Goodwin

A wish for baby

Caz Goodwin

Picture book

"This gentle picture book is a celebration of a new baby's arrival, and all the hopes and dreams for a little one's future."--Publisher.

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Ray  by Sarah Zweck

Ray

Sarah Zweck

Picture book

"A child is upset when their beloved butterfly, Ray, flies away. Instead of dwelling on their loss, they turn their attention to playtime, friends and fond memories. Before they know it, their happiness has been rekindled."--Publisher.

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Kevin saves the show  by Jacqueline Harvey

Kevin saves the show

Jacqueline Harvey

Picture book

"Kevin the Sheep hosts a song competition. It's karaoke - just one-dollar admission! But who's the new sheep that the spotlight's revealed? And how has such talent been so well concealed? Find out the secret, open the book. Go on, you know that you just have...

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Counting birds  by Alice Melvin

Counting birds

Alice Melvin

Picture book

"The day begins with a solitary cockerel's crow and the sunlight falling on two lovebirds in a cage and three china ducks on a wall. Swans, swallows, peacocks, geese and starlings - each lovingly portrayed in award-winning author-illustrator Alice Melvin's...

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Dinosaur kingdom  by Danielle Mudd

Dinosaur kingdom

Danielle Mudd

"Stomp, chomp, crash, ROAR! Can you be a dinosaur? Unleash your inner dinosaur by copying the actions of the busy dinosaurs on each page. With dinosaur-shaped touch-and-feel tabs made from soft PU and board, little ones will love getting stuck in and turning...

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Busy scooters  by Jana Curll

Busy scooters

Jana Curll

"Push, pull and slide the pictures to whizz around town on your scooter! Young children will love playing and learning in this rhyming board book, full of things to spot and talk about."--Publisher.

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LEGO City farm fun

LEGO City farm fun

"Come and help the LEGO City farmers on a busy day at the farm! Little LEGO fans can bring the farmyard to life as they push, pull and slide the tabs in this fun board book. Make the LEGO bricks move drive the tractor through the fields, collect the eggs from...

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Zoo babies.

Zoo babies.

"Filled with cute baby animals, this multi-sensory shaped board book will stimulate babies' senses as they explore the pages. Featuring a different touch and feel texture on each spread, the gentle rhyming text and vibrant photographic images of animals and...

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Room on the broom  by Julia Donaldson

Room on the broom

Julia Donaldson

"Feel the witch's black cape, stroke the dogs soft fur and touch the dragon's rough scales in this interactive touch and feel book, based on the picture book, Room on the Broom"--Publisher.

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LEGO City police patrol

LEGO City police patrol

"The LEGO® City Police Patrol need your help! Young LEGO® fans can help solve the crime and save the day as they push, pull and slide the tabs in this cool board book. Race after burglars in a police car, soar through the air in a helicopter and then slide the...

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Will sheep sleep?  by Hilary Leung

Will sheep sleep?

Hilary Leung

"After Sheep's long day, his friends help him go through his bedtime routines before he goes to sleep."--Publisher.

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First day at Skeleton School  by Sam Lloyd

First day at Skeleton School

Sam Lloyd

Picture book

"Listen... can you hear it? There's a creepy noise... "Welcome!" smiles Mr Bones. "Meet the spooky girls and boys." At Skeleton School they howl in assembly, fly broomsticks in the library and learn how to float through walls!"--Publisher.

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My new baby  by Rachel Fuller

My new baby

Rachel Fuller

"A new addition to the family is exciting, but the experience can also be worrying and confusing for siblings. Coping with the new situations and emotions that arise can be very challenging. This series of four board books deals with the anticipation of...

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Once upon a giraffe  by Ken Wilson-Max

Once upon a giraffe

Ken Wilson-Max

Picture book

"Once upon a time, Giraffe's neck was quite short. Until the hartebeests wouldn't share their lunch, so Giraffe had to stretch to reach the juiciest leaves!"--Back cover.

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Once upon an elephant  by Ken Wilson-Max

Once upon an elephant

Ken Wilson-Max

Picture book

"Once upon a time, Elephant had a short stumpy nose. Until he had a tug-of-war with a hungry crocodile that lasted for hours and hours!"--Back cover.

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Once upon a hippo  by Ken Wilson-Max

Once upon a hippo

Ken Wilson-Max

Picture book

"Once upon a time, Hippo had lots and lots of hair. Until, one very hot day, a SPARK from the campfire catches the end of her hairy tail! Inspired by traditional animal stories from Africa, find out why Hippo has no fur!"--Back cover.

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Once upon a zebra  by Ken Wilson-Max

Once upon a zebra

Ken Wilson-Max

Picture book

"Once upon a time, Zebra was white all over. Until he went head-to-head with a big, angry baboon and became the stripy zebra we know today! Inspired by traditional animal stories from Africa, find out why Zebra has stripes!"--Back cover.

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Once upon a lion  by Ken Wilson-Max

Once upon a lion

Ken Wilson-Max

Picture book

"Once upon a time, Lion hardly made any sound at all. Until he bit off more than he could chew with a prickly porcupine and found his roar!"--Back cover.

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When Isaac hears the rain  by Julie Thompson

When Isaac hears the rain

Julie Thompson

Picture book

"Isaac embraces the unexpected joys that a rainy day can bring."--Publisher.

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The day Bell found her sound  by Lizzy O'Donnell

The day Bell found her sound

Lizzy O'Donnell

Picture book

"In a town bursting with music, everyone marches to the beat of their own drum. Except for a quiet mouse named Bell, who doesn't yet know what her sound is. She tries honking, tooting, strumming, and even tapping, just like she hears her neighbors doing. But...

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Frog  by Flora Lily

Frog

Flora Lily

Picture book

"Meet Frog. Frog likes splashing in the pond, leaping from her lily pad and catching insects on her long, curly, whirly tongue. And she loves to ribbitttt. Join Frog on an adorable adventure in the pond, full of facts about the different life stages of frogs -...

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Rainbow shopping  by Qing (Illustrator) Zhuang

Rainbow shopping

Qing (Illustrator) Zhuang

Picture book

"Shopping for and preparing a delicious meal helps a young Chinese American girl feel connected to her family."--Publisher.

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This is a window  by Lauren Paige Conrad

This is a window

Lauren Paige Conrad

Picture book

"Just look at what you can build out of ordinary stuff when you follow your imagination! Children and their caretakers will love this beguiling child-led tour of a make-believe world constructed from everyday household and backyard objects. Words and pictures...

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Amazing brother  by Alison (Illustrator) Brown

Amazing brother

Alison (Illustrator) Brown

Picture book

"Amazing brothers are everywhere! Some brothers are cheeky. Some are sneaky. Some love space... and some want to race! Every brother is differerent. But where you need a laugh or someone to listen... They'll always be there for you!"--Publisher.

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Baby animals.

Baby animals.

"Filled with cute baby animals, from kittens and puppies, to bunnies and more, this multi-sensory shaped board book will stimulate babies' senses as they explore the pages. Featuring a different touch and feel texture on each spread, the gentle rhyming text...

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Splash!  by Leslie Patricelli

Splash!

Leslie Patricelli

"Pack a beach bag and join Baby for that quintessential summer activity: a day at the seashore."--Publisher.

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Diplodocus  by David (Illustrator) Partington

Diplodocus

David (Illustrator) Partington

"Meet Diplodocus, one of the longest dinosaurs to walk the Earth! With first facts and scenes to push and pull, this is a fun introduction to a favourite dinosaur"--Back cover.

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Katie and the Spanish princess  by James Mayhew

Katie and the Spanish princess

James Mayhew

Picture book

"Katie needs ideas for a costume, and the princess dress in a painting seems the very thing. But she soon discovers that fancy clothes and adventures don't always mix. And wherever you find Katie, you'll find fun close behind! Beautifully reillustrated...

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Mr Darcy the cat and the Matariki glow  by Janice Belgrave

Mr Darcy the cat and the Matariki glow

Janice Belgrave

Picture book

"Mr Darcy is a black cat who experiences the special nature of Matariki, as he falls asleep under its glow, and dreams of lands far away. Let him take you on his journey and learn about other countries and their beliefs about the star cluster known as Matariki...

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Wacky Wednesday  by Theo LeSieg

Wacky Wednesday

Theo LeSieg

Picture book

"Drawings and verse point out the many things that are wrong one wacky Wednesday."--Publisher.

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Sometimes I am hot lava  by Jody Jensen Shaffer

Sometimes I am hot lava

Jody Jensen Shaffer

Picture book

"Sometimes Buddy feels like hot lava, but through breathing techniques and stepping away, he figures out how to stay cool"--

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Paul the peacock  by Tilly Matthews

Paul the peacock

Tilly Matthews

Picture book

"In this belly-laughing picture book, follow a very proud peacock named Paul as he tumbles down to earth from his treetop penthouse and learns to appreciate his helpful and caring friends"--Publisher.

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The other side of the valley  by Ashling Lindsay

The other side of the valley

Ashling Lindsay

Picture book

"Pip lived all alone on one side of a beautiful, wide valley. And he had absolutely everything he needed. Every morning he drank his tea, watered his plants and checked his post box for letters. And every night, he sat and looked out into the deep dark sky at...

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Bears don't get scared  by Mark (Poet) Grist

Bears don't get scared

Mark (Poet) Grist

Picture book

"Bella the Bear couldn't be more excited. Her class is doing her favourite bedtime story, Little Red Riding Hood, for her school play, and she has the main part! She can't wait to be onstage, with her red cape flying. After a bumpy start, rehearsals go well...

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When a dragon isn't well  by Caryl Hart

When a dragon isn't well

Caryl Hart

Picture book

"When a dragon feels too ill to play, will she rest and try not to scratch her itchy spots? Or will she stamp her feet, throw her toys and shout? It's going to be hard to behave herself... she is a dragon after all!"--Publisher.

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ABCs of kindness at Halloween  by Patricia Hegarty

ABCs of kindness at Halloween

Patricia Hegarty

"Discover all the ways to be kind and thoughtful at Halloween--from A to Z!"--

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Count to ten and back again...  by Felicity Brooks

Count to ten and back again...

Felicity Brooks

""Buzz, Buzz, buzz. What can that be? Can you find one buzzy bee?" Lift the flaps to find all the animals in this rhyming counting book."--Publisher.

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Goldilocks and the three bears  by Anna Milbourne

Goldilocks and the three bears

Anna Milbourne

"Peep inside the three bears' tiny woodland cottage to see Goldilocks taste their proodige, try out their chairs and fall asleep in their bedroom!"--Publisher.

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Little farm animals  by Sally Symes

Little farm animals

Sally Symes

"Enjoy and encourage imaginative play with your baby in this joyful finger wiggle book! Poke your fingers through the holes of this brilliant board book to make wiggly legs for eight adorable animals as they go about their day on the farm! The little hen lays...

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Badger's parting gifts  by Susan Varley

Badger's parting gifts

Susan Varley

Picture book

"Badger was dependable, and always ready to lend a helping paw. He was very old and wise, and knew that he would die soon. Susan Varley wrote this book to help children overcome the death of loved ones, and it has since become a children's...

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If you give a moose a muffin  by Laura Joffe Numeroff

If you give a moose a muffin

Laura Joffe Numeroff

Picture book

"Chaos can ensue if you give a moose a muffin and start him on a cycle of urgent requests."--Publisher.

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Maisy's train  by Lucy Cousins

Maisy's train

Lucy Cousins

"Maisy takes all of her friends on a train ride to the country where they climb up a hill, speed down a valley, and chug through a tunnel."--Publisher.

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Herd  by Stephen Hogtun

Herd

Stephen Hogtun

Picture book

""My little one," she whispered. "I am always here when you need to reach out." This is a story about a little elephant and his herd. It's a story about moving from place to place each day - and wondering what 'home' means when you move around from forest to...

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Puppicorn  by Matilda Rose

Puppicorn

Matilda Rose

Picture book

"Meet Puppicorn, a magical, mini sausage dog who is sleeping soundly at Mrs Paws' Pet Shop while she waits for her new owner... Prince Theo! The sun has set in Twinkleton-Under-Beanstalk, and it's time for all the princes and princesses to attend the Starry...

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17 kings and 42 elephants  by Margaret Mahy

17 kings and 42 elephants

Margaret Mahy

Picture book

"Seventeen kings on forty-two elephants Going on a journey through a wild wet night... Join the kings and the elephants on their jungle journey, meeting new creatures as they dance and sing their way through the jungle." --Publisher description.

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My epic dad!  by Dani Vee

My epic dad!

Dani Vee

Picture book

"Warning: This time dad has taken things to the next level! If you thought dad had a tough time camping and fishing, wait until you see him try extreme sports! From parkour to motorised scooters and skateboarding, this ever-optimistic dad makes sure every day...

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Penelope Snoop, super sleuth  by Pamela Butchart

Penelope Snoop, super sleuth

Pamela Butchart

Picture book

"Penelope Snoop has a new case to solve. Her super-special shiny seashell has vanished! With her trusty sidekick, Carlos the dog, Penelope sets out to uncover the mystery - and begins a search for the shiny shell which will take them to the depths of the ocean...

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Does a bear wash its hair?  by Moira Butterfield

Does a bear wash its hair?

Moira Butterfield

Picture book

Learn all about the incredible daily routines of animals in this bright, fact-packed sequel to Does a Monkey Get Grumpy?Did you know that some crabs get dressed? Or that young meerkats have to go to 'school'? Or that sloths have very particular pooping...

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My thoughts have wings  by Maggie Smith

My thoughts have wings

Maggie Smith

Picture book

"This...bedtime picture book addresses intrusive thoughts and anxiety, showing how a little imagination and a lot of love can manifest happy thoughts and sweet dreams for young children"--

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Hello winter  by Jo Lindley

Hello winter

Jo Lindley

Picture book

"Finally it's Winter turn to share her special season, and she's so excited. But her friends don't like her chilly games. Instead of passing the weather crown to Winter, Autumn gives it to Spring. As Winter stomps off to play snow games on her own, it isn't...

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Roar  by Zoe Waring

Roar

Zoe Waring

"Peek-a-Boo, the game that every baby loves to play, is brought to life in this fun, bright, lift-the-flap board book. Young children learn best through interactive play and Peek-a-Boo Baby: Zoo helps parents and carers with this as they share this book with...

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The gubyllub  by Lisa Hamilton-Gibbs

The gubyllub

Lisa Hamilton-Gibbs

Picture book

"Rose may have been a smaller size, but there was wisdom in those eyes! With tenderness she turned and said, "I see those Bullybugs have spread!". The Gubyllub follows the story of a young girl named Rose, who witnesses bullying behaviour at school....

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Dinosaur Thud! The carnotaurus  by Peter (Television producer/Children's author) Curtis

Dinosaur Thud! The carnotaurus

Peter (Television producer/Children's...

"Meet Dinosaur Thud the Carnotaurus in this rhyming story, part of 'The World of Dinosaur Roar!' collectable book series created by Peter Curtis, in association with the Natural History Museum. The mean Carnotaurus, Dinosaur Thud loves to chase all the small...

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The super pooper road race  by Steve Smallman

The super pooper road race

Steve Smallman

Picture book

"It's the super POOPER Road Race, and Bob McGrew and the animals in the zoo are building the perfect poo-powered race cars. It's going to be a poop-tastic adventure . . .But - oh no! - who's that dastardly driver sabotaging the race? This race course is...

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Once upon a Big Bad Wolf  by Leigh Hodgkinson

Once upon a Big Bad Wolf

Leigh Hodgkinson

Picture book

" Have you ever wondered why the Mean Old Witch is mean? Or why the Big Bad Wolf is bad? They weren't always that way... The Big Bad Wolf used to be small and sweet. But when a witch was mean to him, everything changed... The Mean Old Witch used to be young...

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But then ...  by Swapna Haddow

But then ...

Swapna Haddow

Picture book

"The far-fetched, tall tale of why a library book is 293 days overdue! "A seal came flying out of the water at us. 'I like stories,' she said and snatched up the book in her jaws ..." A child and their grandfather are returning a book to the library. When the...

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