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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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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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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 mermaid moon  by Briony May Smith

The mermaid moon

Briony May Smith

Picture book

"Once, there were two best friends. One was from the sea, a mermaid named Merrin, and one was from the land, a human named Molly. Merrin has never been to Molly's house; how can she visit when she is a mermaid, and has to stay underwater? But then comes the...

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Sun in the morning, moon at night  by Cathy Hapka

Sun in the morning, moon at night

Cathy Hapka

Picture book

"Roo wants to stay up late to see the moonrise. When he asks his friends from the Hundred-Acre Wood to help him stay awake, they realise there are lots of things they don't know about what happens in the sky. Can Christopher Robin teach them? And is the moon...

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Nora notices  by Tegan Moss

Nora notices

Tegan Moss

Picture book

"This picture book follows Nora, a curious girl whose unique perspective accentuates the magic hidden in everyday moments. From a hedge that is shaped like a cat to the way ants talk to each other with their antennae, Nora proves that all we really need to be...

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A farm by the sea  by Jillian Packer

A farm by the sea

Jillian Packer

Picture book

"Imagine living on a farm by the water. After you finish your chores with your family, it's time to play on the beach, where the rockpools are meant for sipping on sea grass tea and dancing to the music of the waves."--Provided by publisher.

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Priya Mistry and the lost treasure  by Babita Sharma

Priya Mistry and the lost treasure

Babita Sharma

Picture book

Priya Mistry - corner shop super sleuth - is back! When items of lost property start appearing around her family's corner shop, it's a job for Priya Mistry to solve! She digs out her special mission kit and her imagination takes her on a magical adventure,...

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Feel your happy  by Emily Coxhead

Feel your happy

Emily Coxhead

Picture book

"Every day there are new things to explore. All around us there is lots to see, hear, smell, touch and taste. But sometimes it can feel overwhelming - like everything is TOO MUCH. Everyone feels this way sometimes, but with a little help from Sloth and the...

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Tell your own fairy tale  by Adam Guillain

Tell your own fairy tale

Adam Guillain

Picture book

"With over 60 magical and funny story options to choose from on every page, from noble princesses and big bad trolls, a gingerbread house and glistening palaces, how many fairy tales can you tell and will everybody live happily ever after? With so many...

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Llama Llama loves his teacher  by Anna Dewdney

Llama Llama loves his teacher

Anna Dewdney

Picture book

"Go through the school day with Llama Llama as he recalls all the things he learns, but more importantly, all the things he loves about his teacher."--Provided by publisher.

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Time to shine, Sunny  by Hollie Hughes

Time to shine, Sunny

Hollie Hughes

Picture book

"Little Sunny Snail loves celebrating her friends' talents at the Bug of the Month Award. She dreams of winning herself one day, but worries she isn't the best at anything! She can't flutter beautifully like Daisy Dragonfly, and she's certainly not super...

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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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Wombat dreaming  by Caz Goodwin

Wombat dreaming

Caz Goodwin

Picture book

"Lil desperately wanted to join in the class. But each time she tried, she'd land PLONK on the grass. Lil loves doing yoga with her friends, but some poses aren't easy when you're a roly-poly wombat with short legs. Take a deep breath, salute the sun and watch...

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The bookshop on Lemon Tree Lane  by Mike Lucas

The bookshop on Lemon Tree Lane

Mike Lucas

Picture book

"This picture book in rhyme is a love letter to bookshops and the space they provide for discovery and delight. A little boy adores visiting the old bookshop down Lemon Tree Lane with his grandpa - its nooks and crannies, its endless stories, and even the...

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Baby's first birthday  by Cheryl Orsini

Baby's first birthday

Cheryl Orsini

"Share in the delight of baby's very first birthday."--Publisher.

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Sidney of Sydney  by Sue (Susan Allana) Whiting

Sidney of Sydney

Sue (Susan Allana) Whiting

Picture book

"Sydney is a big city with a busy harbour. Sidney is a young penguin ... and he's trouble. Sidney doesn't mean to be trouble, he's just curious. And one day that curiosity takes Sidney all over Sydney and on a grand adventure that lands Sidney in ......

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The susurrus  by Genevieve Young-Evans

The susurrus

Genevieve Young-Evans

Picture book

"Can you hear the susurrus?' said Grandma. 'What's a susurrus?' asked Frankie. Frankie doesn't know what a susurrus is. She knows it not it's not a platypus, an octopus, or even a kind of saurus. So Frankie searches for the susurrus, while her friend Andy has...

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Wild child  by Annabel Tempest

Wild child

Annabel Tempest

Picture book

"There are some days when Minnow wakes up and she feels wild. She roars as she dances and shrieks as she prances - she's a wonderful, tremendous party of wild! But sometimes people aren't fond of this wild Minnow ... So Minnow tries something different and...

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Frogs are our friends  by Toni D'Alia

Frogs are our friends

Toni D'Alia

Picture book

"Down in the garden, away from the sun, a little green frog is having some fun! Frogs are our friends invites readers into a stunning garden to admire the important work of one little frog."--Provided by publisher.

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M is for mango  by author Atinuke

M is for mango

author Atinuke

Picture book

"A warm and funny introduction to M words for babies and young children learning sounds and words."--Publisher.

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The beautiful layers of me  by Sophia (Writer of picture books) Payne

The beautiful layers of me

Sophia (Writer of picture books) Pa...

Picture book

"Ameena can't wait for her aunty's wedding. She is wearing a brand-new salwar kameez - the layers of floaty fabric filled with pretty patterns make her feel like a princess. But when someone comments on her 'pyjamas', she loses all confidence, fearing that her...

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Wanda the warthog who worried  by Frances Stickley

Wanda the warthog who worried

Frances Stickley

Picture book

"Wanda the warthog is perfectly proud to be HER - a root-rustling wonder with stubbly fur. But when a graceful, perfectly plumed rainbow of scarlet macaw parrots appear in the forest one day, Wanda suddenly starts to doubt herself... Frowning and grouching and...

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Shapes  by Michael Bond

Shapes

Michael Bond

"Shapes are all around us, everywhere we look and Paddington is setting off to find them - from the rectangle front door to his tasty diamond-shaped sandwich."--Provided by publisher.

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Colours  by Michael Bond

Colours

Michael Bond

"As Paddington goes for a walk he is on the look out for the colours that are all around him from the bright red bus, the blue flowers and the green front door."--Provided by publisher.

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Build!  by author Red Nose Studio

Build!

author Red Nose Studio

"Bulldozers, dump trucks, and cranes are just a few of the vehicles working together to build something incredible. The payloader makes the hole for the foundation, the semi-loader brings in the huge blocks, and the crane lifts them up. But is this a real...

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Family forest  by Kim Kane

Family forest

Kim Kane

Picture book

"Families come in all shapes and sizes. Half-sisters, big brothers, step-parents. While some kids have a family tree, others have a family forest!"--Provided by publisher.

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Willbee the Bumblebee  by Craig Smith

Willbee the Bumblebee

Craig Smith

Picture book

"Willbee the bumblebee is so embarrassed when he realises his stripy jumper has caught on a rose thorn and completely unravelled."--Publisher.

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The day the crayons made friends  by Drew Daywalt

The day the crayons made friends

Drew Daywalt

Picture book

"Duncan's crayons just can't seem to stay put! After convincing one group of crayons to go back to work after they wanted to quit and rescuing another group who got lost in the most inconvenient places, Duncan's crayons have disappeared once more. But this...

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The bike lesson  by Stan Berenstain

The bike lesson

Stan Berenstain

Picture book

"'The Bike Lesson' is a perfect story for beginning readers, who will delight in spotting the dangers of the road before Father Bear does. And beginning bicylists will want to find out whether Small Bear will get a chance to ride his new bike!"--Provided by...

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My supercharged ADHD brain  by Dani Vee

My supercharged ADHD brain

Dani Vee

Picture book

"What is it really like to have ADHD? This picture book explores the strengths and challenges of having a different kind of brain. Celebrating diversity and being unique, this joyful story encourages young readers to love who they are! Written and illustrated...

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Zoo.

Zoo.

Picture book

"OOO-AH-AH! Bluey and Bingo are playing zoo! They turn their backyard into a home for all sorts of amazing creatures, including a big blue daddy gorilla. But when Oo-Oo escapes, will zookeeper Bluey be able to track him down?"--Provided by publisher.

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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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The crow's tale  by Naomi Howarth

The crow's tale

Naomi Howarth

Picture book

"In the dark depths of winter, snow is falling and the animals are freezing and famished. Brave Crow sets out on a dangerous journey to find the Sun, and beg for warmth. Will Crow succeed, and what will happen to his colourful rainbow feathers?--Provided by...

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Kipper story collection  by Mick Inkpen

Kipper story collection

Mick Inkpen

Picture book

"A classic collection of four Kipper stories."--Provided by publisher.

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Mog and the V.E.T.  by Judith Kerr

Mog and the V.E.T.

Judith Kerr

Picture book

"When Mog steps on a thorn in the yard, her family takes her to the veterinarian, where she causes a fuss."--Provided by publisher.

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Sun  by Sam Usher

Sun

Sam Usher

Picture book

"It's the hottest day of the year, hotter than broccoli soup, hotter than the Atacama Desert, hotter than the surface of the sun. It's just the right kind of day for a boy and his grandad to go for a picnic. But as the sun beats down, Grandad keeps having to...

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Paddington at St Paul's  by Michael Bond

Paddington at St Paul's

Michael Bond

Picture book

"When Mr Gruber takes Paddington on a special outing to St Paul's Cathedral, there is one surprise after another. But the biggest of all comes when Paddington is mistaken for a choir bear and suddenly finds himself joining the choir for a most unusual...

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Chooks in dinner suits.  by Diane Jackson Hill

Chooks in dinner suits.

Diane Jackson Hill

Picture book

"On a tiny island lives a waddle of Little Penguins. But their numbers are dwindling. Swampy Marsh knows what to do, but no one will listen. Soon he can count the last few penguins on the fingers of one hand. The desperate townsfolk give Swampy, and his...

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But excuse me that is my book  by Lauren Child

But excuse me that is my book

Lauren Child

Picture book

"Lola loves books - but when she finds out that someone has borrowed her favourite book of all, she is naturally distraught. Charlie tries everything to placate her, although nothing seems to work. But when Charlie finds 'Cheetahs and Chimpanzees', Lola...

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Snarky Sharky  by Bethan Clarke

Snarky Sharky

Bethan Clarke

Picture book

"Snarky Sharky tells all his small-fry neighbors that he is a big fish in a dull little reef, but when he leaves to spread his fins, he discovers size is relative."--Provided by publisher.

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Who is on the farm, Spot?  by Eric Hill

Who is on the farm, Spot?

Eric Hill

"Spot and Mum are visiting the farm today. Who is tweeting in the coop? Who is neighing in the stable? Who is quacking on the pond? Lift the flap to find out - and then lift a second flap on each page for an extra surprise!"--Provided by publisher.

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I can't have that, I have allergies  by Katie Kinsella

I can't have that, I have allergies

Katie Kinsella

Picture book

"All the animals in the woodland are headed to a party--that is, except Hedgehog, who can't attend because of his food allergies. But one of his kind friends, Deer, decides to learn more about his condition, and she comes up with a plan so that Hedgehog can...

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The biggest dog in the book  by Ben Lerwill

The biggest dog in the book

Ben Lerwill

Picture book

"Dogs of all shapes and sizes star in this book, but which of them is the biggest? From tiny Chihuahua Agnes who loves to burrow beneath cushions, to Holly the Collie, who loves chasing her tail, this book contains a pack of adorable dogs. Each is special in...

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Nelly  by Alex (Illustrator) Macdonald

Nelly

Alex (Illustrator) Macdonald

Picture book

"Nelly is a very different bird - she can't fly! So, when all the other birds take to the skies to migrate for winter, Nelly has to stay behind. But instead of feeling left out, she embarks on her own exciting journey, discovering new and wonderful ways to...

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Curious baby  by Rebecca Weerasekera

Curious baby

Rebecca Weerasekera

"Filled with features to stimulate a baby's senses, this high-contrast black, white, and green book has raised tactile pictures, a peep-through cover, first words, and a mirror!"--Provided by publisher.

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Safe at last  by Richard Jones

Safe at last

Richard Jones

Picture book

"James lives in a little wooden house beside the sea. Every day he rides his bike around the island, saying hello to all his animal friends; the otters in their mirror-bright pool, the birds in the trees, the bears in their shadow-dark cave and the rabbits in...

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Where's Duggly's potty  by Mandy Archer

Where's Duggly's potty

Mandy Archer

"Duggee is puppy-sitting his nephew Duggly at the clubhouse. All of a sudden, Duggly needs his potty! Can Duggee and the Squirrels find it? Join in the search by lifting the flaps and earn your Finders Badge."--Provided by publisher.

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Our pebbles  by 1985- author Jarvis

Our pebbles

1985- author Jarvis

Picture book

"With sweets stuffed in their pockets, a boy and his grandad take the trip down to the beach: through the wonky woods, across the railway track - stopping for a chat with the spotty dogs! - over the stile, and there ... peeking out beyond the dunes, the sea...

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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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