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Wake up do, Lydia Lou!  by Julia Donaldson

Wake up do, Lydia Lou!

Julia Donaldson

Picture book

"One night, a little ghost glides into Lydia Lou's room to scare her. But no matter how hard he tries, he just can't wake her up. He thinks perhaps some of his noisy animal friends could help but they have no luck either. Not even a noisy baby will do the...

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Lion's in a flap  by Sue Graves

Lion's in a flap

Sue Graves

Picture book

"Lion is off on a school trip to Jungle Land - the most exciting theme park EVER! He should be thrilled, but he cannot stop worrying and it's ruining the trip for him. Can Miss Bird and his friends help him to relax and have fun?"--Provided by publisher.

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Home  by Carson Ellis

Home

Carson Ellis

Picture book

"Home might be a house in the country, a flat in the city, or even a shoe. There are clean homes, messy homes, sea homes and bee homes. Home resides on the road or the sea, in the realm of myth, or in the artist's own studio"--Provided by publisher.

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Alfie and the big boys  by Shirley Hughes

Alfie and the big boys

Shirley Hughes

Picture book

"Nursery school students Alfie and his friend Bernard wish they could play with Ian Barger and the other boys at the big school next door, but Ian and his friends are always too busy to take any notice of little kids, until something unexpected...

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The jolly postman ; by Janet Ahlberg

The jolly postman ;

Janet Ahlberg

Picture book

"The jolly postman delivers letters to storybook characters"--Provided by publisher.

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Extra yarn  by Mac Barnett

Extra yarn

Mac Barnett

Picture book

"On a cold, dark day in a dull, grey town, little Annabelle discovers a box of brightly coloured yarn. She knits a cosy jumper to keep herself nice and toasty warm and finds, to her surprise, that she still has yarn left over. So she decides to knit her dog a...

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Sheepwrecked  by Ashley Belote

Sheepwrecked

Ashley Belote

Picture book

"A crew of pirate sheep go on a swashbuckling adventure, but when their ship wrecks they discover that things are not all bad thanks to a long-lost pirate"--Provided by publisher.

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Did you take the B from my _ook?  by Beck Stanton

Did you take the B from my _ook?

Beck Stanton

Picture book

"OK. Two things you need to know. Firstly, your favourite thing in the whole world is the letter B. And secondly, you're about to sneeze and all the Bs are going to be blown out of the book. So until you can get your favourite letter back, you're about to...

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Suzy Orbit, astronaut  by Ruth Quayle

Suzy Orbit, astronaut

Ruth Quayle

Picture book

"One starry morning, Suzy Orbit was busy fixing the control system when -- BEEP! BEEP! -- Captain Gizmo received a phone call from Earth. 'Aliens have been spotted in the solar system. Prepare to launch your space pod immediately!' Captain Gizmo turned pale....

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This is a ball  by Beck Stanton

This is a ball

Beck Stanton

Picture book

"You know how you're right all the time? All. The. Time. Yes, well, it's time to give the kids a turn. Which is why everything you read in this book is going to be wrong. But that's okay, because the kids are going to correct you. And they're going to love...

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The class pet  by Tara Lazar

The class pet

Tara Lazar

Picture book

"Flat Cat was born flat. He wasn't squashed or smushed. He was just flat. One day, Flat Cat, in the mood for a change of scenery, slips into his friend Willow's backpack and accompanies her to school, where he gets folded into a paper aeroplane, passed as a...

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Moana.

Moana.

"Get to know spirited and determined Moana! With sweet rhyming stories and adorable illustrations, this enchanting tale is perfect for little readers discovering the magic of their first princess stories."--Publisher.

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Beyond the shore  by Kirli Saunders

Beyond the shore

Kirli Saunders

Picture book

"It's safer on the edge, where we can walk with our feet on the floor ... but beyond the shore is a world that inspires awe. Will you dive in? Beyond the Shore gently encourages young ones to step beyond fear into curiosity."--Publisher.

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Shmoof  by Heidi McKinnon

Shmoof

Heidi McKinnon

Picture book

"Shmoof is Shmoofy. Shmoof is super shmoofy. Shmoof is ready to be best friends. But Floof? Floof is not so sure... A story to warm the heart of anyone who has ever loved a playful furball."--Publisher.

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Grandad.

Grandad.

"Grandad is meant to be resting. But when Bluey and Bingo visit, the three run off into the bush for a wild adventure. Can Mum catch up to them?"--Publisher.

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There is no giant in this story  by Lou Carter

There is no giant in this story

Lou Carter

Picture book

"Fee-fi-fo-fum! Catchy, catchy, here I come! The big, scary giant has come down from his beanstalk, and he wants to play! But Jack, Cinderella, the Gingerbread Man and their friends are not so sure! Can they stop Giant from destroying their fairytale town -...

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The sun thief  by Alice Hemming

The sun thief

Alice Hemming

Picture book

"Squirrel is back, and he's enjoying the long, sunny summer days. But when the sun starts to disappear earlier and earlier each night, Squirrel is convinced there must be a sun thief about! Join Squirrel on a mission to find the culprit, and meet some new...

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Two cranky bears  by Nick Bland

Two cranky bears

Nick Bland

Picture book

"Two bears, one hill. Everything was fine until they reached the top and that's when fine turned quickly into ...'Mine!' Can these cranky bears learn to share?"--Publisher.

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This is us  by Emily Hamilton

This is us

Emily Hamilton

Picture book

"Some days are tough, some days are fine, And sometimes days are just sublime! Welcome to a family like other, where life is full of ups and downs, picnics and swimming lessons, tickles and tantrums, board games and laughter. Universal, celebratory and quietly...

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The enchantment of Golden Eagle  by Margaret Wild

The enchantment of Golden Eagle

Margaret Wild

Picture book

"One day, Ella and her little brother Leif found a fledgling with a broken wing. They took him home, wrapped and fed him, and watched over him for seven days and seven nights. In time Golden Eagle was well enough to fly away, but he loved the children, so he...

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When I am kind  by Paula Bowles

When I am kind

Paula Bowles

"We can't control how we feel, but we are in charge of what we do."--Provided by publisher.

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When I am brave  by Paula Bowles

When I am brave

Paula Bowles

"We can't control how we feel, but we are in charge of what we do."--Provided by publisher.

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Mudlarking  by Kate Lindquist

Mudlarking

Kate Lindquist

Picture book

"Hugo and his sister Poppy enjoy taking walks around the lake, but Hugo is always stopping to look for rubbish. When it starts to rain, Poppy wants him to hurry up and she can't see the importance of picking up rubbish. With pockets bulging, Hugo eventually...

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Old Bear five-minute stories  by Jane Hissey

Old Bear five-minute stories

Jane Hissey

Picture book

"Follow along as you rescue Old Bear from the attic, hunt for Little Bear's bright red trousers, investigate a mysterious parcel in the playroom, and create your very own indoor winter wonderland."--Provided by publisher.

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Tama the Kiwi tiki tours New Zealand  by Beks Bongiovanni

Tama the Kiwi tiki tours New Zealand

Beks Bongiovanni

Picture book

"Pack your backpack and get ready for an adventure! Join Tama the kiwi as he tiki tours through his homeland, New Zealand, right from the top to the very bottom. From sunrise to sunset with Tama. Past lighthouses, beaches, farms and natural wonders, you’ll...

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Richard Scarry's The supermarket mystery. by Richard Scarry

Richard Scarry's The supermarket mystery.

Richard Scarry

Picture book

"Grocer Dog needs help! Someone has been stealing food from his supermarket! Detective Sam Cat and Detective Dudley Pig will surely get to the bottom of this curious mystery!"--

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Alexander's outing  by Pamela Allen

Alexander's outing

Pamela Allen

A fresh new board book edition for preschoolers of this classic tale, enjoyed by families for over 30 years, about a curious young duckling in the streets of Sydney. 'Stay close, take care,' quacked Alexander's mother. But Alexander did not stay close and he...

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Little fairy can't sleep  by Daniela Drescher

Little fairy can't sleep

Daniela Drescher

Picture book

"One warm summer night, Faith, the little fairy, couldn't get to sleep. The crickets were chirping loudly, the fireflies were flickering brightly, and the full moon smiled down on Faith's bed of flowers."--Provided by publisher.

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Runaway cone  by Morag (Illustrator) Hood

Runaway cone

Morag (Illustrator) Hood

Picture book

"Digger, Traffic Light and the cones are all ready to start the roadworks one morning when they notice that something's wrong - Gary is missing! And it's a disaster! They search left and right, high and low, but it's no use. Can they find Gary all by...

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Ella Bella ballerina and A midsummer night's dream  by James Mayhew

Ella Bella ballerina and A midsummer night's dream

James Mayhew

Picture book

"Ella Bella Ballerina, steps out of fairytales and into the world of Shakespeare as she goes on a magical adventure in Fairyland, with Puck, King Oberon and Queen Titania. Who will the queen fall in love with when under the king's spell? And what will become...

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Richard Scarry's cars and trucks touch-and-trace. by Richard Scarry

Richard Scarry's cars and trucks touch-and-trace.

Richard Scarry

"Inspired by Richard Scarry's Cars and Trucks and Things That Go. Featuring unique mazes that kids can touch-and-trace the paths with their fingers. Children can use their fingers to follow the paths and solve the mazes!" --

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Richard Scarry's The great pie robbery. by Richard Scarry

Richard Scarry's The great pie robbery.

Richard Scarry

Picture book

"Someone has stolen pies from Ma Dog's bakery! Detective Sam Cat and Detective Dudley Pig will follow the clues to get to the bottom of this mouthwatering mystery!"--

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Richard Scarry's the great steamboat mystery. by Richard Scarry

Richard Scarry's the great steamboat mystery.

Richard Scarry

Picture book

"Attending Mr. and Mrs. Pig's wedding party on the steamboat Sally, detectives Sam and Dudley follow some confusing powdery trails in their search for Mrs. Pig's stolen pearl necklace."--Provided by publisher.

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Croc needs to wait  by Sue Graves

Croc needs to wait

Sue Graves

Picture book

"Croc can never wait for anything - he's alway interrupting, rushes everything and he can never wait to take his turn. Can he learn to slow down and be a little more patient?"--Provided by publisher.

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Can you touch a dinosaur  by Peter (Children's writer) Curtis

Can you touch a dinosaur

Peter (Children's writer) Curtis

"Can you touch a dinosaur? Read the rhyming text, touch the textured patches and learn fun facts about some of your favourite dinosaurs!"--Provided by publisher.

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Frog can float!  by Tony Neal

Frog can float!

Tony Neal

Picture book

"Can Frog and his friends learn to float in this introduction to the scientific concepts of floating and sinking? Frog and friends are desperate for ice cream, but the truck is across the river and they need to find a way across."--Provided by publisher.

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How to help when you really want to help  by Davina Bell

How to help when you really want to help

Davina Bell

Picture book

Open arms. A friendly face. Showing how. Showing up. A warm-hearted exploration of some of the big and small ways we can all make a difference in the world, no matter our age - at home, around the neighbourhood, at school and in the community. How to Help...

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Diggers love their daddies!  by Brianna Caplan Sayres

Diggers love their daddies!

Brianna Caplan Sayres

"Daddies are so special! Little truck lovers, join all your favorite diggers as they celebrate their daddies and all they do."--Publisher.

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The emperor's egg  by Rae Tan

The emperor's egg

Rae Tan

Picture book

"Looking for a worthy successor to his throne, an ageing emperor gives all the children in his kingdom an egg. After thirty days, he will judge what each child delivers to him and choose his heir. Ren brings his egg home and takes the best care of it. He reads...

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Brown bear and friends ABC.

Brown bear and friends ABC.

"Learn the alphabet with Brown Bear and Friends in this sweet forest adventure! In the forest, looking for a treat! What will Brown Bear find to eat? Apple, Berries, Cherries, Deee-licious! Explore everything there is to see, taste, and discover in the forest...

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You choose bedtime  by Nick Sharratt

You choose bedtime

Nick Sharratt

"Make up your very own bedtime routine where you choose what happens - what toys will you play with in the bath? What will you choose to wear to bed? What kind of bed would you like to snuggle up in? This book is perfect for toddlers to choose before they...

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I can say moo!  by Stephanie (Speech therapist) Cohen

I can say moo!

Stephanie (Speech therapist) Cohen

"Help babies and toddlers master the building blocks of speech with this adorable farm book written by an early speech expert! Become your child's best teacher with this fun-to-read farm book created by an early speech expert!"--Publisher.

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Is that my hat?  by Kev Payne

Is that my hat?

Kev Payne

Picture book

"Struggling to find the perfect hat, Mole decides to make one himself."--Provided by publisher.

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The Hideysaurus  by Rachel Bright

The Hideysaurus

Rachel Bright

Picture book

"Little Hideysaurus loves the hush and quiet. Crowds are REALLY not her thing. But one day, her parents decide to throw a HUGE party! And as the guests keep arriving, it all becomes too much for Hidey. With wibbly knees and a squeezy heart, she HIDES! Will...

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Farm  by Mel Matthews

Farm

Mel Matthews

"Flip the flaps to match the animal families! Meet seven farmyard animals and their babies. This board book lets little readers play a game of SNAP as they turn the pages to match the animal babie"--Provided by publisher.

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Jungle  by Mel Matthews

Jungle

Mel Matthews

"Flip the flaps to match the animal families! Meet seven jungle animals and their babies. This board book lets little readers play a game of SNAP as they turn the pages to match the animal babies to their parents. With big and little pages to turn, this board...

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The wild robot on the island  by Peter Brown

The wild robot on the island

Peter Brown

Picture book

"Roz is not where she's supposed to be. Roz the robot wasn't designed to live in the wilderness. But when she washes up on an island, she must learn from the animal inhabitants and adapt to her new, natural surroundings, and before long, the island begins to...

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Kiwi needs a wee-wee  by Michelle (Michelle Jane) Robinson

Kiwi needs a wee-wee

Michelle (Michelle Jane) Robinson

Picture book

"Uh-oh! Kiwi needs a wee-wee, and he can't stop weeing everywhere wee-wees don't go: on the floor, in the swimming pool, and even on poor Penguin's lap! Oh, feathers. Will Kiwi ever learn to use the big-bird potty?"--Provided by publisher.

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Take a breath, Big Red Monster!  by Ed Emberley

Take a breath, Big Red Monster!

Ed Emberley

Picture book

"Die-cut pages gradually reveal a monster's face and help a child manage their anger."--

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Things that go  by Janna Steagall

Things that go

Janna Steagall

"A high-contrast board book full of vehicles, designed for babies' developing eyes by artist Janna Steagall."--Publisher.

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Look at me  by Roger Priddy

Look at me

Roger Priddy

"The high-contrast illustrations on every page will captivate babies' attention and stimulate their developing eyesight, as they look at and learn about the world around them in these bright and bold board books. As they share this book together, parents can...

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The dress with 100 pockets  by Lily Murray

The dress with 100 pockets

Lily Murray

Picture book

"The Dress with 100 Pockets is for children who don't just want dresses for special occasions, but for every day adventuring too! Lucy and Aunt Augusta run the Fabulous Fashion Store. Aunt Augusta tends the tills, while Lucy designs the dresses. And not just...

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What the ladybird heard at the zoo  by Julia Donaldson

What the ladybird heard at the zoo

Julia Donaldson

Picture book

"Those two bad men, Lanky Len and Hefty Hugh, are back! They may be in the city instead of the farm, but they haven't changed their thieving ways. In fact, they're even more ambitious. They're planning to steal a monkey from the zoo and use him to pinch the...

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What the ladybird heard  by Julia Donaldson

What the ladybird heard

Julia Donaldson

Picture book

"Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len are two crafty robbers with a cunning plan to steal the farmer's fine prize cow. But little do they know that the tiniest, quietest creature of all has overhead their plot, and she has a plan of her own . . ."--Provided by publisher.

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Willow takes on the weather  by Rachel Noble

Willow takes on the weather

Rachel Noble

Picture book

"Sporting her sunglasses, sunscreen, and swimsuit, little Willow has BIG plans for a bright, beautiful day. She's ready to dance, splash, fly, and have great fun in the sun! But Weather has plans of its own."--Publisher.

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Do you see the tiger?  by Philip Ardagh

Do you see the tiger?

Philip Ardagh

Picture book

"One rainy night, Penny and her daddy take an underground train packed with passengers. As they stand in the crowded car, Penny can't believe what she's seeing. A tiger's tail? A tiger's paw! No, that's just a person with a striped glove, assures Daddy. But...

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Hooray for birds!  by Lucy Cousins

Hooray for birds!

Lucy Cousins

Picture book

"Flap, hop, peck and sing along in this fun, action, rhyme story, illustrated with bold, bright colours and packed with all sorts of wild and wonderful birds."--Provided by publisher.

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Winnie and Wilbur meet Santa  by Valérie Thomas

Winnie and Wilbur meet Santa

Valérie Thomas

Picture book

"It's Christmas Eve and Winnie and Wilbur are super excited. They've posted their letters to the North Pole and made everything festive. But then disaster strikes. Santa gets stuck in their chimney! He desperately needs help with his deliveries otherwise...

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Alfie in the garden  by Debi Gliori

Alfie in the garden

Debi Gliori

Picture book

"Alfie Rabbit is helping his mummy in the garden. His world turns from real to imagined, as a gatefold spread is opened. Now he's in the jungle! He's a lion on the prowl, an elephant spraying water from his trunk, and a little bird flying home to his nest...

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Don't call me sweet  by Smriti Prasadam-Halls

Don't call me sweet

Smriti Prasadam-Halls

Picture book

"Everyone thinks that little monsters are cute and cuddly, but this monster's grumpy and grouchy. Honest! He does REAL monster stuff, like stomping around and eating squishy, squelchy food like bug eye stew. He's brave, too-- he's not scared of ANYTHING. Not...

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Vehicles  by Sasha Morton

Vehicles

Sasha Morton

"Touch and feel fun highway vehicles in this stylish, design-led board book. Introducing textures and providing the child with a tactile reading"--Provided by publisher.

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I'm the biggest thing in the ocean!  by Kevin Sherry

I'm the biggest thing in the ocean!

Kevin Sherry

"A giant squid brags about being bigger than everything else in the ocean--almost."--Publisher.

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Charlie Cook's favorite book  by Julia Donaldson

Charlie Cook's favorite book

Julia Donaldson

Picture book

"A circular story in which each new book character reads about the next, beginning and ending with Charlie Cook."--Provided by publisher.

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Toothbrushes are for teeth!  by Annie Auerbach

Toothbrushes are for teeth!

Annie Auerbach

"Toddlers will love joining their favorite blue alien on his hilariously chaotic journey to master the art of brushing his teeth. With Lilo by his side patiently displaying the correct way to do it, Stitch tries, fumbles, and tries again to get every step...

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Fairy tale creatures  by Janna Steagall

Fairy tale creatures

Janna Steagall

"With high-contrast illustrations and patterns, the Baby Sees series is the perfect tummy time companion for baby's developing eyes!"--Back cover.

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Waiting for Hanami  by J. P. Takahashi

Waiting for Hanami

J. P. Takahashi

Picture book

"Spring has finally come. Sai has been waiting all year for the trees' green buds to turn pink. For the cherry blossoms to finally burst open. For her big family reunion at the sakura festival. Relatives from far and wide are gathering at last, but there are...

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Cranky makes a friend  by Phuc Tran

Cranky makes a friend

Phuc Tran

Picture book

"A new crane is on the construction site, and Lefty is smiley and talkative, the opposite of Cranky, making Cranky worry his friends will prefer Lefty over him, in a book about big trucks, big feelings and even bigger friendships."--Provided by publisher.

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Fingerwiggly dinosaurs  by Ela Smietanka

Fingerwiggly dinosaurs

Ela Smietanka

"Little children and their grown-ups can stick their fingers through the holes to become the arms and legs of little T.rex and friends to tell a simple story. The little dinosaur plays with Tess Triceratops, splashes in a stream with Ali Ankylosaurus and...

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Amoya Blackwood is brave  by Chantaie Allick

Amoya Blackwood is brave

Chantaie Allick

Picture book

"When a girl's confidence is shaken and she begins to shrink, her grandmother is there to remind her of who she is in this empowering picture book about self-esteem."--

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No more room in the bed  by Deborah Abela

No more room in the bed

Deborah Abela

Picture book

"When a thunderstorm strikes in the middle of the night, all sorts of creatures, including a school of piranhas, a whale, a troupe of pirouetting ballerinas and some aliens, try and let dad convince them to come inside out of the rain. But what happens when...

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Mixed up fairy tales  by Hilary Robinson

Mixed up fairy tales

Hilary Robinson

Picture book

"What would happen if Goldilocks had two horrid stepsisters and fell asleep for a hundred years? Would she be woken by a hungry wolf or Little Red Riding Hood's Granny? This split page book allows the reader to mix and match different combinations of fairy...

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Don't put your finger in the jelly, Nelly!  by Nick Sharratt

Don't put your finger in the jelly, Nelly!

Nick Sharratt

Picture book

"Celebrate thirty years of fantastical foods with this interactive story by Nick Sharratt. If you can't resist dipping into anything that looks tasty, this is the book for you. But watch out! If you're not careful, you might upset a jellyphant... Or even...

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You choose fairy tales  by Nick Sharratt

You choose fairy tales

Nick Sharratt

Picture book

"Make up your very own fairy tale adventure where you choose what happens next! Which fairy tale hero would you like to be today? Where will you go on your fairy tale quest? And what fairy tale baddy would you least like to meet? The possibilities are infinite...

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Car, car, truck, jeep  by Katrina Charman

Car, car, truck, jeep

Katrina Charman

"This book is bursting with cars, buses, planes, trains, trucks, diggers and many more things that go. Add a text that is read aloud to the tune of 'Baa, Baa, Black Sheep' and what a combination!"--Provided by publisher.

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Goat goes to playgroup  by Julia Donaldson

Goat goes to playgroup

Julia Donaldson

"There's a commotion in the classroom as Goat and the other animals spend the day at playgroup. The musical instruments and the dressing up box are lots of fun, but -- oh dear! -- Goat gets into a muddle or two"--Provided by publisher.

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I am bat  by Morag (Illustrator) Hood

I am bat

Morag (Illustrator) Hood

Picture book

"Bat's cherries keep going missing. One by one, the precious red cherries are whisked away by mischievous animal tricksters behind Bat's back. Bat fruitlessly tries to catch the culprit and rescue those poor cherries - all to no avail. Will the cherries ever...

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Spot's first walk  by Eric Hill

Spot's first walk

Eric Hill

"Spot discovers all sorts of exciting new things when he goes on his very first walk"--Provided by publisher.

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Toys  by Kimberley Davis

Toys

Kimberley Davis

"Bluey and Bingo are playing with their favourite toys. Join them and play along! Stroke Polly Puppy's soft fur, feel Sticky Gecko's sticky skin and admire Unicorse's shiny horn."--Provided by publisher.

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Bunnies don't like bedtime!  by Jonny Leighton

Bunnies don't like bedtime!

Jonny Leighton

Picture book

"Bunnies really, really don't like bedtime! Bunnies want to jump and leap, bunnies never want to sleep! But can they learn to see the more positive side of bedtime?"--Publisher.

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The unicorn who came to school  by Lucy (Children's author) Rowland

The unicorn who came to school

Lucy (Children's author) Rowland

Picture book

"The first day of school can be worrying. But it's hard to feel scared when a unicorn is your new classmate! And what do unicorns do for FUN? Start a conga dance through school? YES. Chomp up everyone's food at lunchtime? OOPS, YES! Make everyone have the BEST...

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Forest feast  by Neil (Illustrator) Faulkner

Forest feast

Neil (Illustrator) Faulkner

"The forest is full of tasty treats for Peter Rabbit and his friends to munch, crunch and nibble. Little hands can explore smooth, shiny radishes; bumpy, round blackberries, and so more!"--Provided by publisher.

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How to spot a mermaid  by Suzy Senior

How to spot a mermaid

Suzy Senior

Picture book

"Today we're on a MERMAID hunt! I'm sure we'll find a lot.They're always sitting round on rocks -They can't be hard to spot! Join two mermaid enthusiasts on a magical seaside adventure to find their favourite mythical creature!"--Publisher.

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The ocean's heartbeat  by illustrator dame & dusa

The ocean's heartbeat

illustrator dame & dusa

Picture book

"A wise fish explains to the jellyfish that the loud THOOMP is a heartbeat. The jellyfish listens to the soft heartbeat of the wise fish. Sadly, she realises she has no heartbeat herself though, and she still needs to find the very loud THOOMP. So off she...

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Dragon Dave the not-so brave  by Alex Latimer

Dragon Dave the not-so brave

Alex Latimer

Picture book

"Help! Dragon Dave has been stuck in this book forever. He really wants to get out. The story always has a very sticky ending. But when Prince George shows Dave that words can be re-written, will Dave be brave enough to change his story?"--Publisher.

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Snow White and the seven bears  by Michael Rosen

Snow White and the seven bears

Michael Rosen

Picture book

"'Mirror, mirror on the wall. Where is the cuddliest teddy of all?' Snow White has lost her teddy bear. Taking the magic talking mirror from the wall, she sets off into the forest to find him, where - one after another - she makes friends with some real bears!...

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Is Dot in the tree?  by Camilla Reid

Is Dot in the tree?

Camilla Reid

"An interactive hide-and-seek book with tabs to push and pull, eye-catching neon details, a surprise mirror ending and an adorable animal character, Dot!"--Provided by publisher.

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Sad Sushi  by Anna Aldridge

Sad Sushi

Anna Aldridge

Picture book

"Explore the complex realm of depression and sadness through stunning illustrations that will touch your heart. Providing parents and children the words, wisdom and courage to navigate big emotions. This beautifully crafted tale is not just for children but a...

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A guide to rocks  by Sacha Cotter

A guide to rocks

Sacha Cotter

Picture book

"Lately, things have been getting Charlie down. It's like he's got a heavy rock that just won't go away. He talks to Dad about it, and Dad thinks he's got the answer - a dusty old rulebook. But Charlie's not so sure. Especially when his rock gets bigger, and...

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The little box of feelings  by Rochelle Humes

The little box of feelings

Rochelle Humes

Picture book

"Valle keeps her emotions in a little box. Sometimes she lets them out . . . When she's happy her feelings float like red balloons above her head. When she's sad her feelings gather like grey rainclouds. And when she's jealous or angry they blow up like a wild...

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Cats in construction hats  by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen

Cats in construction hats

Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen

Picture book

"Six colorful cats and their tiny rat friends work together to build a house"--

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If animals celebrated Easter  by Ann Whitford Paul

If animals celebrated Easter

Ann Whitford Paul

Picture book

"Featuring playful rhymes and adorable art, little ones can see how creatures, great and small, celebrate Easter."--Provided by publisher.

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Legendary cakes  by Kerisa Greene

Legendary cakes

Kerisa Greene

Picture book

"Spring is almost here, and T{grave}{eth}{BF}t is even closer. A celebration for the first morning of the first day of the new year. It's almost time for T{grave}{eth}{BF}t, the Vietnamese New Year, which for two excited siblings means a sleepover at their...

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I love you more  by Clare Helen Welsh

I love you more

Clare Helen Welsh

Picture book

"How much does Mum love her little Rae? More than seal pups and penguins love their icy home, more than dolphins love the boundless sea or lions love to race and roar, more even than all the stars, the moon and the sun combined. In fact, she loves her more...

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Elephants can't jump  by Venita Dimos

Elephants can't jump

Venita Dimos

Picture book

"Mini's best friend Milo always gives the best presents. But when Mini's birthday comes around, she is so cross about Milo's gift that she stops speaking to him and does everything she can to hide from him. But Mini soon finds out that sometimes what you avoid...

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Little Freddie two pants  by Drew Daywalt

Little Freddie two pants

Drew Daywalt

Picture book

"Little Freddie Two-Pants is a dog who is very confused about pants! One pair of pants? Two pairs? Three? How many pants should Little Freddie wear? And where should he put them? What about underpants? Where do they go?"--Publisher.

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Moving house  by Anne Civardi

Moving house

Anne Civardi

Picture book

"A reassuring introduction to the idea of moving house, for young children."--Provided by publisher.

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Put your shoes on  by Polly Dunbar

Put your shoes on

Polly Dunbar

Picture book

"Every morning, all across the globe, children are being asked to put their shoes on. And, every morning, across the globe ... no children are putting shoes on their feet, including Josh. Mummy is desperate for Josh to put his shoes on - they have Aunty...

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A flower for firefly  by Monika Singh Gangotra

A flower for firefly

Monika Singh Gangotra

Picture book

"As night falls and bedtime approaches, we follow a gentle firefly whose tiny light sparks a chain of kindness through the garden."--Provided by publisher.

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Frank the pizza  by Eoin McLaughlin

Frank the pizza

Eoin McLaughlin

Picture book

"Frank the pizza is desperate to live his best life. Can he find his way? Making friends isn't always easy, and all Frank the Pizza wants is someone to accept him for who he is. So when he gets invited to a birthday party, his parents worry and warn him to be...

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Our beautiful world  by Sarah Speedie

Our beautiful world

Sarah Speedie

Picture book

Join us on a colourful journey of discovery to every corner of our amazing world. From the vibrant red rocks of Australia, to the glittering gold dunes of Morocco, to the tropical blue oceans of Fiji, our earth is awash with a dazzling rainbow of natural...

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