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Where's Jack?: A Search-and-Find Book Activity (Disney: The Nightmare Before Christmas)

Where's Jack?: A Search-and-Find Book Activity (Disney: The Nightmare Before Christmas)

Search for Jack Skellington as he explores all his favourite haunts in Halloween Town and beyond! Will you be able to find Jack and all of the ominous creatures and objects that follow him?

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Pokemon Where's Sprigatito: A Search & Find Book

Pokemon Where's Sprigatito: A Search & Find Book

Search for Sprigatito, meet new friends and explore the Paldea region like never before! Ready for a new search and find adventure? Look high and low for Sprigatito and its Evolutions!Explore the brilliant beaches, cool caves and daring deserts of the Paldea...

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Dinky Donkey's First Christmas (A Lift-the-Felt-Flap Book)  by Craig Smith

Dinky Donkey's First Christmas (A Lift-the-Felt-Flap Book)

Craig Smith

Wonky Donkey's famous daughter, Dinky Donkey, is back - and this time she is bringing the whole donkey family together in a playful and festive Christmas adventure! Lift the colourful felt flaps to help Dinky find the presents to go under the Christmas tree....

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Duck's New Words  by Juliette MacIver

Duck's New Words

Juliette MacIver

Picture book

A fun, colourful companion to Duck Goes Meow, winner of the 2023 NZ Children's Best Picture Book award and its sequel How to Be a Cat. A kind duck asks, "What can you say?" and Duck says Meow! and Oink! and Neigh! Duck is back-and this time, Duck has...

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Can I Cuddle The Moon? (15th Anniversary Edition)  by Kerry Brown

Can I Cuddle The Moon? (15th Anniversary Edition)

Kerry Brown

Picture book

A gorgeous, fluffy baby owl is looking for someone to cuddle. While he makes some unusual suggestions-the sun, the stars, the moon-wise mother owl looks on, offering advice. A gentle, playful story that concludes with the very best type of cuddle-one from Mum!

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Ginger's Courage  by Lynsey Patterson

Ginger's Courage

Lynsey Patterson

Picture book

When Ginger, a spirited dog, faces a life-changing injury, her world is turned upside down. But with the support of her friends and a heart full of resilience, she discovers a newfound positivity that helps her embrace life's challenges.

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Piranhas Don't Eat Bananas (10th Anniversary Edition)  by Aaron Blabey

Piranhas Don't Eat Bananas (10th Anniversary Edition)

Aaron Blabey

Picture book

'Hey there, guys. Would you like a banana?' 'What's wrong with you. Brian? You're a piranha.' Brian loves bananas. Trouble is, Brian's a piranha. And his friends aren't happy about his fondness for fruit. No, they're not happy at all ... From the #1 New York...

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Treasure Trouble (Brunocorn #2)  by Rory Mather

Treasure Trouble (Brunocorn #2)

Rory Mather

Picture book

Bruno the unicorn is clumsy and sometimes his magic goes wrong. But when he and his friends go on a treasure hunt, will his awkward ways save the team from a big, nasty troll?

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Welcome: A Book About Friendship  by Alison Green

Welcome: A Book About Friendship

Alison Green

Picture book

A joyful picture book about friendship and togetherness, from international bestselling illustrator, Axel Scheffler. Would you like to come inside this book? You're very welcome. In fact, everyone is welcome here, whether you're big or small, flappy or jumpy,...

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Let's Go Racing!  by Jessica Yates

Let's Go Racing!

Jessica Yates

Picture book

Hello, little racer! Are you ready to tackle the twists and turns of the racetrack? Hop into the driver's seat and see if you've got what it takes to make the podium! What are you waiting for? Let's go racing!

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Caring for The Earth (Disney: Winnie The Pooh)  by Mario Cortes

Caring for The Earth (Disney: Winnie The Pooh)

Mario Cortes

Picture book

It's up to us to find ways that we can keep and care for our home, the Earth, just like Winnie the Pooh and his friends treasure and appreciate the Hundred-Acre Wood. Learn about all the fun and important ways you can care for the Earth with Pooh!

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Bin Chicken Lights Up The Night  by Jol Temple

Bin Chicken Lights Up The Night

Jol Temple

Picture book

Bin Chicken's been flying, feeling quite spent, when ... 'Hey! What's that marvellous scent?' Spices fill the air, rice and curries simmer. 'Delicious,' she says. 'That's my dinner! 'It's Diwali, and Ibis has crash-landed in a colourful and bright festival of...

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There's No Such Thing As... Ghosts  by Lucy Rowland

There's No Such Thing As... Ghosts

Lucy Rowland

Picture book

Can you find the ghosts in this spookily sweet search-and-find picture book? When a little child is told there's no such thing as ghosts, they don't believe it for a second. Ghosts must exist - after all, they're always in books and films! But if they've got...

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The Tiger Who Came to Tea  by Judith Kerr

The Tiger Who Came to Tea

Judith Kerr

Picture book

This classic story of Sophie and her extraordinary tea-time guest has been loved by millions of children since it was first published over 30 years ago. Now a new generation will enjoy this beautiful reformatted edition! The doorbell rings just as Sophie and...

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Whispers and Roars  by Patrick Guest

Whispers and Roars

Patrick Guest

Picture book

'The voice that makes our worries grow and stops us all from trying. The voice that makes us doubt ourselves is almost always lying.' We all have pesky voices inside our head that whisper mean, scary or gloomy things, but the loudest voice is always the...

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Rainbow Street  by R.W.R McDonald

Rainbow Street

R.W.R McDonald

Picture book

Welcome to Rainbow Street! Meet Cherry's rainbow family and her fun-loving neighbours as they enjoy a street party with family traditions and delicious food from around the world. Rainbow Street invites young readers (and their grown-ups!) to explore the magic...

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The Day the Jungle-net Broke  by Marleen Lammers

The Day the Jungle-net Broke

Marleen Lammers

Picture book

When the jungle-net breaks, Miles the Monkey panics.Without his i-tree, how will he tree-time his family? How will he order bananas from his Just Peel app? It feels disastrous.But with all this time on his hands, and no screens around, Miles discovers there's...

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How to Scare a Mouse and Bear  by Ross Collins

How to Scare a Mouse and Bear

Ross Collins

Picture book

It's Halloween - woo-hoo! -and Bear is determined to scare Mouse. Mouse, however, isn't fooled by Bear's clumsy attempts to dress up . . . Bear's ghostly wail is just plain silly and his werewolf smells of wet dog. But wait! Who's knocking at the door now?...

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Dear Broccoli  by Jo Dabrowski

Dear Broccoli

Jo Dabrowski

Picture book

Dear Broccoli, Last night at dinner you were on my plate. AGAIN. Please don't come back. From, Frank. Dear Frank, I am afraid I cannot grant your request. The matter is out of my florets. Most respectful regards, Broccoli A deliciously funny picture...

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Hello, Spring Baby!  by Jess Racklyeft

Hello, Spring Baby!

Jess Racklyeft

Picture book

Birds warble their happy tune. The garden sprouts wild daisies. The world sings a serenade: 'Hello to you, Spring Baby!' From bestselling author-illustrator Jess Racklyeft comes the perfect welcome present for any Spring Baby.

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The Butterfly House  by Harry Woodgate

The Butterfly House

Harry Woodgate

Picture book

The house at the end of our road wasn't like the others. It was wild. Miss Brown lived there, all alone. At first I thought she was scary but maybe she just needed someone to bring her garden back to life?

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Creepy Sheepy  by Lucy Ruth. Cummins

Creepy Sheepy

Lucy Ruth. Cummins

Picture book

From New York Times bestselling illustrator Pete Oswald and critically acclaimed author Lucy Ruth Cummins comes a Halloween adventure for Sleepy Sheepy, all about learning when to blend in and when to stand out. It's Halloween, which means Sleepy Sheepy needs...

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The Christmas Tree Catastrophe  by Emma Bowd

The Christmas Tree Catastrophe

Emma Bowd

Picture book

This is an occasion story with a difference! And one that children will delight in as they watch naughty Kitty McCatty create complete Christmas Eve chaos. 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house ...Kitty McCatty was chasing a mouse.It's...

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This Is an Elf  by Matt Stanton

This Is an Elf

Matt Stanton

Picture book

This Is an Elf is not only a fabulous Christmas book with a difference, it is also a companion to the bestselling book in the series Books That Drive Kids Crazy, This Is a Ball, in terms of style, concept and rhythm. For the Grown-Ups: You know how you're...

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I Am Not Santa Claus  by T. L. McBeth

I Am Not Santa Claus

T. L. McBeth

Picture book

A hilariously clever picture book about a man with a white beard and a red hat who, despite all evidence to the contrary, insists that he is NOT Santa Claus. Everyone, look! It's Santa Claus! He says he's just a regular old man! But he has a fluffy white...

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The Aussie Christmas Mix Up  by Jackie Hosking

The Aussie Christmas Mix Up

Jackie Hosking

Picture book

More Aussie Christmas mischief - and teamwork - from the best-selling team behind An Aussie Christmas Gum Tree and When Santa Got Stuck in a Gum Tree Santa has checked his list not once but twice and put the gifts in his bag. If only he was as careful when he...

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The Elf Next Door  by Lou Treleaven

The Elf Next Door

Lou Treleaven

Picture book

On the other side of town is the most amazing street! It's the home of festive, magical neighbours, that you will love to meet! Have you heard of Candy Cane Lane? It's the most magical street at the North Pole! Here is where Santa, the elves and the reindeer...

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You're My Little Star: A Touch-And-Feel Book  by Eric Carle

You're My Little Star: A Touch-And-Feel Book

Eric Carle

From The World of Eric Carle comes a brand-new interactive board book with lift-the-flaps, touch-and-feels, and mirrors. Plus, sweet, cuddly text makes this a perfect bedtime read! You're my little star, shining brilliant and bright, sweet as a lamb ...

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Make New Friends: A Picture Book  by Joshua David. Stein

Make New Friends: A Picture Book

Joshua David. Stein

Picture book

From an acclaimed team comes this empathetic and reassuring picture book about the loaded question that every "new kid" or socially anxious child dreads, "Did you make any new friends today?" Tomasso doesn't know anyone at his new school and has no one to...

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Welcome to Motorvania!  by Gloria Cruz

Welcome to Motorvania!

Gloria Cruz

Picture book

A tour of Motorvania veers off track in this 8x8 storybook based on DreamWorks Animation's Mighty Monsterwheelies animated show now airing on Netflix! Meet the Mighty Monsterwheelies of Motorvania, a town that many cars and trucks call home, and where...

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Train of Thought  by Jess Horn

Train of Thought

Jess Horn

Picture book

A big-hearted story from incredible new talent Jess Horn with joyful illustrations by Hayley Wells, Train of Thought is a fun-filled ride through the twists and turns of a runaway imagination. Andy has a brilliant imagination, and it carries him to the most...

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Derek  by Anne Donaldson

Derek

Anne Donaldson

Picture book

Derek is a fish with many questions. Why is the universe round? Where do bubbles come from? Why does food rain down from above? But the question Derek asks himself more than any other is: 'Why am I alone?' From new talent Anne Donaldson and bestselling...

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Buffalo Fluffalo  by Bess Kalb

Buffalo Fluffalo

Bess Kalb

Picture book

A hilarious and endearing picture book that encourages self-acceptance from Emmy-nominated author Bess Kalb and illustrator Erin Kraan. A hilarious and endearing picture book that encourages self-acceptance from Emmy-nominated author Bess Kalb and...

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I am Big, I am Small  by Vicky Woodgate

I am Big, I am Small

Vicky Woodgate

Picture book

Learn about incredible animal opposites in this bright and colourful picture book! Meet a GIANT squid, and a teeny tiny seahorse. Did you know that a cheetah can run faster than a sports car, but a slow loris's top speed is 1 mile per...

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Goblin  by Frances Stickley

Goblin

Frances Stickley

Picture book

Deep in the bog, in a thicket of thorns, where shadows would linger long after the dawn, in twists of old iron, with fists full of rubbish... Goblin was searching for gadgets and gubbish. Goblin has everything. Trinkets and treasures, nick-nacks and stuff -...

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If We Were Dogs  by Sophie Blackall

If We Were Dogs

Sophie Blackall

Picture book

Two-time Caldecott Medallist Sophie Blackall's follow-up to her bestselling If I Was a Horse explores the challenges of first friendships through imaginative play. If we were dogs, what kind would we be? I'd be a big dog! And you'd be a little dog. Woof! ...

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Ms Rachel: Frankie's Train Day!: A Story About Expression and Emotional Regulation  by Mr Aron

Ms Rachel: Frankie's Train Day!: A Story About Expression and Emotional Regulation

Mr Aron

Picture book

A charming 24-page story book where Ms Rachel helps her friend Frankie learn empathy, forgiveness and how to manage big feelings. Snuggle up for the sweet story of Frankie, his love for adventure and passion for trains in this charming 24-page storybook. ...

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Peek Through Colours  by Roger Priddy

Peek Through Colours

Roger Priddy

Toddlers will love exploring the vibrant rainbow pages as they learn their first colours in Peek-through: Colours, a unique die-cut board book by Priddy Books. With colorful, curved pages and a peek-through hole in the cover, this stand-out first-concepts...

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Peek Through Animals  by Roger Priddy

Peek Through Animals

Roger Priddy

Toddlers will love exploring the vibrant rainbow pages as they learn their first animals in Peek-through: Animals, a unique die-cut board book by Priddy Books. With colourful, curved pages and a peek-through hole in the cover, this stand-out first-concepts...

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Dawn: Watch the World Awaken  by Marc Martin

Dawn: Watch the World Awaken

Marc Martin

Picture book

With gorgeous artwork and a spare text, an award-winning picture-book creator gently celebrates the natural world through the lens of a sunrise. As the sun slowly rises, many things happen in a small window of time. The world comes alive with the actions of...

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Creepy Pair of Underwear  by Aaron Reynolds

Creepy Pair of Underwear

Aaron Reynolds

Picture book

Jasper Rabbit has the most AMAZING new underwear. But at night-time when all the lights are out, the underwear starts to GLOW bright green and get horribly CREEPY! Jasper Rabbit is a big rabbit, and he is NOT scared of the dark. And he's definitely not...

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I'm Not Scary . . . I'm Just a Dinosaur  by Ben Lerwill

I'm Not Scary . . . I'm Just a Dinosaur

Ben Lerwill

Picture book

I'm Not Scary . . . I'm Just a Dinosaur is a charming book that challenges the idea that dinosaurs were just big scary monsters by gently exploring the different ways in which these incredible creatures adapted to survive. From Diplodocus to T-Rex, discover...

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Little Snail Goes House-Hunting  by Bia Melo

Little Snail Goes House-Hunting

Bia Melo

Picture book

Little Snail loves her big snail family, but sometimes she feels so different to them. She craves something more exciting... a new house. A house that's interesting, fun and unusual - just like her.Follow a little snail on her thoughtful and amusing quest to...

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The Talent Show  by Ilaria Ranauro

The Talent Show

Ilaria Ranauro

Picture book

Puddle (a frog) and Lettuce (a snail) are best friends. They love doing everything together. When the opportunity arises to perform in a talent show, Puddle can't wait. But Lettuce is a little unsure about being in the spotlight. The pair must figure out a...

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The Big Monster Bake  by Fiona Barker

The Big Monster Bake

Fiona Barker

Picture book

Come on down to MonsterStreet this howlingHallowe'en. The houses look spooktacular, a truly splendid scene.We've been busy cooking and we've made a monster bake. I wonder, would our neighbours like a slice of tasty cake? The Big Monster Bake is a picture...

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Little Bad Wolf  by Abie Longstaff

Little Bad Wolf

Abie Longstaff

Picture book

The Big Bad Wolf hasn't always been bad, but with his sharp teeth, short temper and a naughty Little Red stealing his special cloak, it might only be a matter of time... From Abie Longstaff, creator of the bestselling Fairytale Hairdresser series, comes a...

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There's Nothing Funny About Bums  by Gareth P. Jones

There's Nothing Funny About Bums

Gareth P. Jones

Picture book

There's nothing funny about bums. Nothing funny at all! They come in all shapes and sizes, the big, the wobbly the small... ... insists a teacher, reading from a book called The Book of Things That Are Definitely Not Funny. In this hilarious picture book,...

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The Angel and the Mermaid  by Becky Cameron

The Angel and the Mermaid

Becky Cameron

Picture book

This is a heartwarming tale about two siblings that share an unbreakable bond. Avery and Mira are as different as the sky and the sea. Avery is gentle like the whispering breeze and Mira is wild like a crashing wave. Despite their differences, they spend...

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Interrupting Chicken Saves the Nutcracker  by David Ezra. Stein

Interrupting Chicken Saves the Nutcracker

David Ezra. Stein

Picture book

At her first ballet ever, can an excitable little Chicken resist helping the story along? Fans will cheer as their favorite interrupter puts her spin on a beloved holiday classic. "Hi, Clara! Like my tutu?" "Ahem," said the narrator. "Chicken!" said Papa....

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Doodle and Dot: Squiggles on the Loose  by Lily Murray

Doodle and Dot: Squiggles on the Loose

Lily Murray

Picture book

Doodle and Dot are best friends. They love to draw together and experiment with art. But their drawings have a frustrating habit of coming to life and causing mayhem. Doodle and Dot don't always agree on everything, especially when it comes to playing with...

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Kerfuffle Bird  by Helen Docherty

Kerfuffle Bird

Helen Docherty

Picture book

The Hushlings are always quiet and polite, and that's the way they like it. Except for Maeve who longs to let some of her Big Feelings out!When the noisy Kerfuffle Bird arrives, Maeve is overjoyed to have someone to whoop and shriek with. But when Kerfuffle...

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Miffy's Colors  by Running Press

Miffy's Colors

Running Press

Teach little readers about colors with Miffy and her bunny family in this calm, bright, officially licensed board book for toddlers. Miffy just loves colors and is excited to teach you about them, too! She loves her yellow crown, the green trees, brown...

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Miffy's ABCs  by Running Press

Miffy's ABCs

Running Press

Teach little readers their alphabet with Miffy and her bunny family in this calm, bright, officially licensed board book for toddlers. Miffy is practicing her alphabet and would love for you to practice with her! She is learning that A is for apple, B is for...

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The Monster in the Lake  by Leo Timmers

The Monster in the Lake

Leo Timmers

Picture book

Four ducks are tired of their small pond and set out for an adventure in the big lake. Walking at the back, Eric isn't sure. He's heard there's a monster in the lake, but his friends don't believe a word of that old story! Eric reluctantly tags along, only to...

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Elmer and the White Bear  by David McKee

Elmer and the White Bear

David McKee

Picture book

When the ice starts to melt at the North Pole, a polar bear sets off on an adventure that takes him all the way to Elmer's jungle! When a mysterious white bear appears in the jungle, Elmer and Wilbur are keen to hear his story. He has come all the way from the...

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My First Space: Let's Zoom Up to the Stars!

My First Space: Let's Zoom Up to the Stars!

This busy board book with tabs gets little ones thinking, talking, and learning new words! Let's discover twinkling stars and giant planets! What can you see when you look up at night? Can you spot a brightly coloured planet? From the Moon and Mars to...

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The Maths Adventurers Go Looking for Bugs: Building Multiplication Skills  by Sital Gorasia Chapman

The Maths Adventurers Go Looking for Bugs: Building Multiplication Skills

Sital Gorasia Chapman

Picture book

Introduces 5-7 year olds to multiplication through an adventure story featuring two robots as they search for bugs Join two friendly and funny robots, Beep and Boots, as they learn all about multiplication and discover that maths is everywhere they look. ...

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This is Who I Am  by Rashmi Sirdeshpande

This is Who I Am

Rashmi Sirdeshpande

Picture book

Discover that we are so much more than where we are from in this beautiful, poetic celebration of children with shared heritage, from a Diverse Book Award-winning team. When people ask her where she is from, this little girl says she has a foot in two worlds:...

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How Big Is Love?  by Carl Merrison

How Big Is Love?

Carl Merrison

Picture book

The love between two family members takes us on a journey from their small backyard, across Country, to the end of time - because sometimes we need to hear all the ways we are loved. A heartfelt story from the award-winning creators of Black Cockatoo, with...

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My Grandma and Grandpa Rock!  by Pat Benatar

My Grandma and Grandpa Rock!

Pat Benatar

Picture book

From world-renowned musical team of Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo comes an exuberant picture book about cool grandmas and rad grandpas everywhere! A book for the coolest grandpas and grandmas everywhere! Grandparents love to rock every way they can-whether...

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A Pudding for Christmas

A Pudding for Christmas

Picture book

Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends are all tucked up inside on Christmas Eve. But what shall they do to pass the time? Make a Christmas pudding of course! Everyone from the Hundred Acre Wood gathers to help make an enormous pudding, fit for a feast. But when...

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There There Little Kitten  by Anna Milbourne

There There Little Kitten

Anna Milbourne

Take care of an adorable kitten in this sweet touchy-feely book. Help take care of an adorably sweet, snuggly kitten in this engaging touchy-feely book. Tickle under its chin when it's feeling lonely, stroke its back when it's had a little fright, rub its paw...

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Whoa Panda!  by C. S. Jennings

Whoa Panda!

C. S. Jennings

Picture book

From "Whoa!" to "Way to go!," this is a humorous and heartwarming look at the importance of communicating personal boundaries. From "Whoa!" to "Way to go!," this is a humorous and heartwarming look at the importance of communicating personal boundaries. ...

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I Definitely Don't Like The Dark (PB)  by Fiona Barker

I Definitely Don't Like The Dark (PB)

Fiona Barker

Picture book

A heartwarming picture book about two best friends who learn how accept each other's differences. Hank and Hoog are best friends - they do EVERYTHING together. Until one evening when Hank confesses that he's scared of the dark......

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The Night Before Diwali (PB)  by Swapna Haddow

The Night Before Diwali (PB)

Swapna Haddow

Picture book

A dazzling picture book celebrating the magic of Diwali! Join a little boy and his grandmother as they plan for the best Diwali ever! There are diyas to light, laddoos to roll and beautiful rangoli patterns to make! Can they get everything ready in time to...

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Fish Don't Go to School  by Deb Pilutti

Fish Don't Go to School

Deb Pilutti

Picture book

Henry feels a bit nervous on his first day of school, so he chooses to wear his favorite fish costume to give him courage in this endearing picture book about the rewards of self-expression when facing new experiences, for fans of Dragonboy and Julian Is A...

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Forts  by Katie Venit

Forts

Katie Venit

Picture book

A lyrical ode to all the secret spaces in our world. A lyrical ode to all the secret spaces in our world. The world is filled with forts. Tiny worlds within this world, safe as coat pockets. Everyone needs a room of their own. A place to hide and play,...

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Elf on the Shelf: How Old is Santa Claus?, The  by The Elf on the. Shelf

Elf on the Shelf: How Old is Santa Claus?, The

The Elf on the. Shelf

Picture book

The Elf on the Shelf has been given their own mystery to solve. On Christmas Eve, a letter arrives at the North Pole from a little girl called Sofi. She has one question - how old is Santa Claus? And so begins a quest for two little Elves to find out the...

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Where the Deer Slip Through  by Katey Howes

Where the Deer Slip Through

Katey Howes

Picture book

Two starred reviews! "A visual and auditory delight." -Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Discover the wonder that wildlife brings to a small woodland farm in this "atmospheric...lilting" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) cumulative picture book with...

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The Truck Cat: National Simultaneous Storytime 2025  by Deborah Frenkel

The Truck Cat: National Simultaneous Storytime 2025

Deborah Frenkel

Picture book

The Truck Cat is a story about cats and humans, immigration and identity, and homes lost and found. With illustrations by multi-award-winning artist Danny Snell and words by award-winning new voice Deborah Frenkel, The Truck Cat is the perfect book to...

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Speak Up With Your Beak Up!  by Clever Publishing

Speak Up With Your Beak Up!

Clever Publishing

Picture book

Speak Up with Your Beak Up! is a must-have for any child's bookshelf that delivers a powerful message about the importance of speaking up, inclusion, and communication. In this heartwarming tale from the Clever Storytime series, Squeak dreams of becoming a...

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Tuck Me In  by Nathan W. Pyle

Tuck Me In

Nathan W. Pyle

Picture book

One starry night, the moon kindly pulls the sea up to the sand, to tuck the beach in. But all of a sudden, she hears another beach in the in the distance cry out, "HEY, WHERE DID MY BLANKET GO?" Uh oh! As the moon pushes the tide back and forth trying to tuck...

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Diwali (Bright Baby Touch & Feel)  by Roger Priddy

Diwali (Bright Baby Touch & Feel)

Roger Priddy

Celebrate 25 years of Priddy Books! Inspiring a love of learning in over 200 million babies, toddlers, and young children. Children can celebrate and learn about Diwali with this new title in the Bright Baby Touch & Feel series from Priddy Books. With a...

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Revolting Rhymes: Cinderella  by Roald Dahl

Revolting Rhymes: Cinderella

Roald Dahl

Picture book

The second picture book in a brand new series adaptation of Roald Dahl's iconic Revolting Rhymes, featuring the original text and now fully illustrated with brand-new and wickedly funny art. I guess you think you know this story. You don't. The real one's...

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Mog in the Garden  by Judith Kerr

Mog in the Garden

Judith Kerr

Mog is everyone's favourite family cat! Come play with her in the garden, in this delightful cased board book perfect for her youngest fans. From the creator of The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog the Forgetful Cat comes a delightful board book adventure about...

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Giant Parsnip Soup  by Daniela Sosa

Giant Parsnip Soup

Daniela Sosa

Picture book

On a lovely sunny day, a group of friends discovers something very unusual . . . It's big. It's got leaves. It's in their way. What is it? A giant parsnip! In this adorable story from the creator of Friends and The Suitcase, a group of children use their...

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The Squirrel Who Lost Her Nuts  by Will Millard

The Squirrel Who Lost Her Nuts

Will Millard

Picture book

Hazel can never find anywhere to store her nuts! Every year, bigger squirrels raid all the nuts that she hides up high, greedy foxes and badgers dig up all the nuts she hides down below and crafty jay birds spy her secret spots and steal everything she hides...

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Help!: A monster play-along picture book!  by Anna Brooke

Help!: A monster play-along picture book!

Anna Brooke

Picture book

A hideous monster needs YOUR help to reverse the spell so he can return to his gorgeous self! Will you play along and help? "Excuse me? You - yes, you! A naughty fairy has turned me into this hideous monster, and I need YOUR help to cure me!" Help the monster...

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Fox and the Mystery Letter  by Alex G. Griffiths

Fox and the Mystery Letter

Alex G. Griffiths

Picture book

Fox has a mystery to solve - and a friendship to fix! In the dense forest, in a lonely cottage, there lives Fox. Fox is perfectly happy all by himself - until one day, a letter arrives: "Dear Fox: I know how much you enjoy puzzles. I bet you can't resist this...

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Emily Brown and the Not-Very-Spooky Halloween  by Cressida Cowell

Emily Brown and the Not-Very-Spooky Halloween

Cressida Cowell

Picture book

Emily Brown and her side-kick rabbit, Stanley, are back! Halloween has arrived! Emily Brown and Stanley are trying on their costumes when they hear a teeny-tiny "BOO!" from the cupboard under the sink . . . It's a ghost! And not just any ghost: the sweetest...

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Sounds Like Joy  by Yesenia Moises

Sounds Like Joy

Yesenia Moises

Picture book

A little mermaid explores the magical feeling of playing and creating with fishy friends in Sounds Like Joy, a colorful underwater picture book and essential read-aloud from Yesenia Moises, illustrator of tennis Olympian Serena Williams's The Adventures of Qai...

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My Sister is a Treasure  by Tracy Darnton

My Sister is a Treasure

Tracy Darnton

Picture book

A warm and affectionate look at the funny ways we describe a new baby from the creators of My Brother is an Avocado. "Dad says my sister is a treasure. I can't wait until we play pirates together and dig holes to look for more. I'll be the captain and wear...

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The Busiest Beaver: from the creators of The Littlest Yak  by Lu Fraser

The Busiest Beaver: from the creators of The Littlest Yak

Lu Fraser

Picture book

A heartwarming story about the power of thinking differently from the creators of award-winning bestsellerThe Littlest Yak. Nora is not like the other beavers. She thinks new thoughts. She asks lots of questions. She invents inventions and gives things a...

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You Make The World  by Muon Thi Van

You Make The World

Muon Thi Van

Picture book

You Make the World is a fantastical journey between a father and child and the self discovery of the love and power within. Throughout their adventure together, the father describes his child's contagious energy and range of strong emotions as having the same...

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Millie Fleur Saves The Night  by Christy Mandin

Millie Fleur Saves The Night

Christy Mandin

Picture book

Garden Glen was afraid of the dark. Each night when the sun went down, all the lights in town turned on. The houses shone like the noon sun. Every house except for Millie Fleur La Fae's, of course. Millie Fleur knows there are enchanting things that can only...

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Punch!: A Story About Kindness  by Michael Hall

Punch!: A Story About Kindness

Michael Hall

Picture book

When Badger bullies his friends Frog, Moose, Elephant, and Bear, they teach him an unforgettable lesson about empathy, kindness, and forgiveness in this funny and thematically rich social and emotional read-aloud from the acclaimed creator of Red: A Crayon's...

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When I Move  by Carole Boston Weatherford

When I Move

Carole Boston Weatherford

Picture book

An ode to being active and dramatic play. For fans of Ruth Krauss'sI Can Flyand Ashley Spires'sThe Most Magnificent Thing, this picture book will inspire young readers to getting moving and start imagining!Simple, engaging rhymes will inspire little ones to...

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The Big Mess: A Deliciously Funny Story of Siblings Learning to Get Along  by Justin Whitmel. Earley

The Big Mess: A Deliciously Funny Story of Siblings Learning to Get Along

Justin Whitmel. Earley

Picture book

Welcome to the world of The Big Mess! This adventure-filled picture book from bestselling author Justin Whitmel Earley, Habits of the Household, is packed with humor, chaos, and of course, a big mess! This heartwarming and relatable story about two siblings...

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What's Love All about, Minimoni?  by Rocio Bonilla

What's Love All about, Minimoni?

Rocio Bonilla

Picture book

Join young Minimoni and her dog Max on a whimsical adventure as they explore the concept of love, discovering its big and small wonders along the way.Little Monica, affectionately known as Minimoni, sets off on a delightful adventure to unravel the mystery of...

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Everything's Wrong!: A Bear, a Hare, and Trouble Everywhere  by Jory John

Everything's Wrong!: A Bear, a Hare, and Trouble Everywhere

Jory John

Picture book

It'll surely be a no-hassle, stress-free, easy-peasy kind of day . Best friends Jeff and Anders start the day with the best of intentions, but before long, everything goes haywire. From power outages, to spilled breakfasts, to missing socks, a series of...

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There's Something Odd About the Babysitter  by Elayne Crain

There's Something Odd About the Babysitter

Elayne Crain

Picture book

Freddie has had many many babysitters over the years. And he's never liked a single one. So when a new one shows up, he's sure he's in for a boring night. Yet the babysitter seems nervous. Their table manners are appalling. And dinner is garbage. . ....

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If I Could . . .: A Story of Love and Imagination  by Matt Zurbo

If I Could . . .: A Story of Love and Imagination

Matt Zurbo

Picture book

If I could... I'd give you the moon to tuck into your pocket. I'd fold my love between the pages of this book, so every time you open it, you feel how I do every time I think of you. This poignant picture book with a warm message and lush illustrations is an...

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Wow! What a Party!  by HarperCollins Children's. Books

Wow! What a Party!

HarperCollins Children's. Books

The Wow! board books are a series of modern first concept books for today's children. The books put little ones in the centre of the action with relatable experiences that will help foster discussion, inclusivity, and empathy. Illustrated by Alberta Torres,...

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Wow! Look at Me!  by HarperCollins Children's. Books

Wow! Look at Me!

HarperCollins Children's. Books

The Wow! board books are a series of modern first concept books for today's children. The books put little ones in the centre of the action with relatable experiences that will help foster discussion, inclusivity, and empathy. Illustrated by Alberta Torres,...

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Yay!  by Jessica Kulekjian

Yay!

Jessica Kulekjian

Picture book

A joyous picture book celebrating all of life's moments, whether big or small. What reason to say "yay" will you discover today? Life is full of moments to celebrate! Whether you win big or learn a tough lesson, get lucky or need to try again, have a big...

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There Is a Monster Under My Christmas Tree Who Farts (Fart Monster and Friends)  by Tim Miller

There Is a Monster Under My Christmas Tree Who Farts (Fart Monster and Friends)

Tim Miller

Picture book

The sequel to the hilarious THERE IS A MONSTER UNDER MY BED WHO FARTS. How much trouble can one little monster cause at Christmas time? From the cheeky duo who brought you THERE IS A MONSTER UNDER MY BED WHO FARTS and THE PIRATE WHO HAD TO PEE comes a book...

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The Dragon with the Blazing Bottom at Christmas: A hilariously farty festive picture book

The Dragon with the Blazing Bottom at Christmas: A hilariously farty festive picture book

Picture book

'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, ? Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. ? Meanwhile a star-dusted sleigh blazed through the sky, ? With a dragon-shaped reindeer fifty-feet high ... ? It's Christmas Eve, but Santa is...

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It's Christmas, Curious George!  by H. A. Rey

It's Christmas, Curious George!

H. A. Rey

Picture book

Join Curious George on a Christmas adventure as everyone's favorite mischievous monkey finds himself flying across the night sky with Santa Claus! With shiny foil on the cover and festive surprises waiting to be revealed behind gatefold flaps.Celebrate the...

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Fireworks  by Matthew Burgess

Fireworks

Matthew Burgess

Picture book

Fireworks is a sparkling picture book from the award-winning team of Matthew Burgess and Catia Chien, highlighting the simple delights of a steamy July day in the city as two siblings eagerly anticipate a spectacular fireworks display.POP!As a hot day sizzles...

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