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Super-fast Skelly  by Sally Rippin

Super-fast Skelly

Sally Rippin

"Skelly's scared to ride too fast. But when he does, he has a blast! Skelly's used to riding his scooter at his own pace. When he tries a billy cart for the first time, he has so much fun that soon, he's going faster and faster. But what happens when he goes...

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Munch lunch  by Yvette Poshoglian

Munch lunch

Yvette Poshoglian

"Ella packs her lunch. Ella likes apples. Ella likes cheese. Munch munch!"--Publisher.

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The fox and the crow  by Mairi Mackinnon

The fox and the crow

Mairi Mackinnon

"A fox plays upon a crow's vanity to steal a piece of cheese from her."--Provided by publisher.

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How the whale got his throat  by Anna Milbourne

How the whale got his throat

Anna Milbourne

"Long ago, whales could eat anything - and they did. Then one day, everything changed. This story, adapted from one of Rudyard Kipling's 'Just So Stories' has been specially written for children who are learning to read, with colourful illustrations on each...

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Hot cat, cool cat  by Laura Manaresi

Hot cat, cool cat

Laura Manaresi

"Kit likes to hug. Hugs scare Kip. Kit likes cake. Kip likes fish. Kit and Kip are total opposites but also best friends! Kit likes swimming, while Kip is happy to sit on the hill. One day when brave Kit is swimming and gets a cramp, careful Kip must jump into...

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The case of the missing whisk  by Benjamin Scott

The case of the missing whisk

Benjamin Scott

"Mr Prune's special whisk has gone missing. Pip and Kit need to find it before the bake off! Using the world's largest known database of writing for and by children, our experts have defined 300 ambitious words to help children succeed at school. We've...

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The bell monster  by Vaishali Shroff

The bell monster

Vaishali Shroff

"The townsfolk believe there is a monster in the forest. Reema bravely goes to investigate. Using the world's largest known database of writing for and by children, our experts have defined 300 ambitious words to help children succeed at school. We've combined...

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Too much pie!  by Laura Baker

Too much pie!

Laura Baker

"The pie shop's mixer won't stop mixing! Pip and Kit have to find their way through the pie-filling to stop it. Using the world's largest known database of writing for and by children, our experts have defined 300 ambitious words to help children succeed at...

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Mr Mildew and the duke  by Jeanne Willis

Mr Mildew and the duke

Jeanne Willis

"Mr Mildew has lots of unusual pets, but the Duke decides to make some new rules..."--Provided by publisher.

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Scruffbag  by Tim Little

Scruffbag

Tim Little

"Josh is having an uneventful day, until he rescues a scruffy dog from the park ..."--Provided by publisher.

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Wind Rocket  by Chris Parker

Wind Rocket

Chris Parker

"Can Pip and Kit get Wind Rocket back?"--Back cover.

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The swimming contest  by Abbie Rushton

The swimming contest

Abbie Rushton

"Can Pip and Kit find Grandad's swimming mask before his contest?"--Provided by publisher.

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The deer and the snail  by Maureen Tai

The deer and the snail

Maureen Tai

"The little mouse deer, Sang Kancil, thinks she's the fastest animal in the forest. Will she win the race against Snail?"--Provided by publisher.

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Carrot in a spin  by Benjamin Scott

Carrot in a spin

Benjamin Scott

"Carrot, the llama, gets in a tangle."--Provided by publisher.

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Cooking for mum  by Swapna Haddow

Cooking for mum

Swapna Haddow

"Yash and Meena make some rotis for Mum."--Provided by publisher.

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Super play  by Tim (Author at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company) Little

Super play

Tim (Author at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt...

"Zain and Leo both want to be Lightman. Who will win?"--Provided by publisher.

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The golden cheeseboard  by Tim (Author at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company) Little

The golden cheeseboard

Tim (Author at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt...

"The king and queen of Fondue host a competiton to find the most delicious cheese."--Provided by publisher.

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Plum pudding  by Janice Pimm

Plum pudding

Janice Pimm

"Mrs Marple needs some plums for her pudding. What can she swap?"--Provided by publisher.

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Sid and Nim  by Tim (Author at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company) Little

Sid and Nim

Tim (Author at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt...

"Will Pip and Kit get Nim?"--Back cover.

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Get the bannock!  by Lynne Rickards

Get the bannock!

Lynne Rickards

"Can the bun run? This story is a folktale from Scotland."--Provided by publisher.

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Pip's got it!  by Selma Knight

Pip's got it!

Selma Knight

Can Pip retrieve Sam's wallet from the drain?

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Let's go up!  by Selma Knight

Let's go up!

Selma Knight

"Find out where Kim lives"--Provided by publisher.

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Stop, Tim!  by Liz Miles

Stop, Tim!

Liz Miles

"Anna and Dad take their dog, Tim, to the beach. Will Tim stay out of trouble?"--Provided by publisher.

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Why the kangaroo jumps  by Rob Lloyd Jones

Why the kangaroo jumps

Rob Lloyd Jones

"Once, the kangaroo couldn't jump. Find out how that changed in this lively tale adapted from one of Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories."--Provided by publisher.

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How the Rhino got his skin  by Rosie Dickins

How the Rhino got his skin

Rosie Dickins

"The Rhino has lovely skin that fits just right. But what happens when he spies the cake that Man just made? A special cake with currant and plums in it."--Publisher.

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Polar babies  by Maya Myers

Polar babies

Maya Myers

"Brr! Life on the ice might be chilly, but these animal babies are ready to explore! In this new pre-reader from National Geographic Kids, young readers will learn all about life in the Arctic and Antarctic--and what keeps the babies living there safe and...

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Purple stew!  by GoNoodle! author

Purple stew!

GoNoodle! author

"Moose Fabio and his friends love to use their imagination when they cook up a bowl of stew, in a comic reader told through action-packed dialogue that is based on the popular video and song."--Provided by publisher.

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How the camel got his hump  by Anna Milbourne

How the camel got his hump

Anna Milbourne

"Once, when the world was new, Camel had no hump. This is the tale of how that changed. A charming retelling of one of Rudyard Kipling's beloved Just So Stories, specially written for children who are learning to read and beautifully illustrated by John Joven....

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Dot the Ladybug  by K. (Kallie) George

Dot the Ladybug

K. (Kallie) George

"Spot the dog's snack is missing its dot, so Dot the Ladybug looks for clues, in this My First I Can Read story that is perfect for readers who love simple wordplay and adorable illustrations."--Publisher.

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Showtime!  by Kelly Starling Lyons

Showtime!

Kelly Starling Lyons

"Ty loves playing the instruments, but something's missing - his friends! With the help of his vivid imagination, Ty and his friends are onstage in a band making great music together!"--Provided by publisher.

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Big kids  by Yvette Poshoglian

Big kids

Yvette Poshoglian

"Ella is a big kid. She goes to school. Her bag is on her back. Off she goes!"--Publisher.

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Sit, Bob, sit!  by Yvette Poshoglian

Sit, Bob, sit!

Yvette Poshoglian

"Ella and Olivia have a dog. His name is Bob. But Bob can be trouble! What will he get up to next?"--Publisher.

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