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Series: Hard to Swallow, Easy to Digest: Student Workbook Paperback Karen Latto 9781913630416 $15.50 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Dec 02, 2023

Hard to Swallow is an adaptation of Maureen Dunbar’s award winning book/film Catherine. It charts her daughter’s uneven battle with anorexia and her family’s difficulty in coping with it. It was premiered at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 1989 and, the following year was invited to be performed at the Royal National Theatre on the world-famous Olivier stage. Hard to Swallow has been performed across the world achieving popularity in both schools and One Act Drama Festivals. In 2016 it was selected as one of the set texts for Eduqas’ new GCSE ... + Read More
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Series: The Peanut Butter and Chaos Series Peanut Butter And Chaos The Mythic Adventures of Samuel Templeton Paperback Anita Daher 9781773370774 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Apr 22, 2022

When twelve-year-old Sam is struck by a bolt of lightning out of a clear blue sky, he suddenly sees everything in pixels. His life is further upended by Flum, a non-binary being from a parallel world, a missing neighbour, and astonishing powers that may not last long. Science and magic collide as Sam races to solve a mystery and help Flum return home. But what happens when solving one mystery sparks another? Peanut Butter and Chaos is a middle grade fantasy grounded in science.
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Series: Busy Books I Love My Daddy Board book Louise Forshaw 9781529083392 $13.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 0 - 3 Apr 05, 2022

A first novelty board book for toddlers to share with their fathers, with push, pull and turning mechanisms. Push, pull and slide the scenes to celebrate Father's Day in I Love My Daddy. From making up silly games to learning to ride a bike, every day is an adventure with Dad by your side! Children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with gentle rhyming text and wonderful illustrations by Louise Forshaw. Part of the popular Busy Book series, I Love My Daddy is the perfect gift to share on Father's Day, and is endor... + Read More
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Series: Luke and Lottie Luke and Lottie and Their Vegetable Garden Hardcover Ruth Wielockx 9781605377360 $26.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 9 Apr 08, 2022

A cheerful and familiar picture book about vegetable gardening. For readers with a green thumb ages 3 years and up. Luke and Lottie are gardening! They rake the dirt, put little plants in the ground, and sow radishes. Luke even plants a candy for fun. But waiting for things to grow is hard!
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Series: Fidel and the Cypress Hardcover Dovile Zavedskaite 9786098232387 $22.95 JUVENILE FICTION Sep 09, 2022

Fidel and the Cypress is a book about the states of mind, the beauty of death, and a child who perceives it simple way. About looking for our lost ones in others. It is a story of a quest in which strangers become closest to us, and those we know disappear. The book is for everyone who has experienced longing, no matter for whom or what – a cypress, a lake, father, distant lands, or sunrise.Ani can live only with Fidel. But Fidel is dead, and life has to continue. The story tells about the child's efforts to adapt to the changed reality. It is ... + Read More
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Series: Norton and the Bear North American Edition Hardcover Gabriel Evans 9781922610447 $25.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 May 13, 2022

"With a message sure to resonate with both trend setters and follower, this story will have wide appeal, especially for those with time to savor the artwork."Booklist, starred reviewHeartwarming and humorous, as well as filled with rewarding discussion opportunities, this is a valuable addition to all collections."School Library JournalShortlisted for the Children's Book of Australia Picture Book of the Year!"The humour will grab children.... This is a simple, meaningful and visually stunning book that reminds us all that what we look like on t... + Read More
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Series: Bear with Me Hardcover David Michael Slater 9781605376080 $25.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 10 Apr 15, 2022

A familiar story about first-day-of-school fears and the kind of friendship that helps you overcome them. For children ages 4 years and up. It’s the first day of school and Max is terrified! But he’s sure that Mr. Kalamazoo, his stuffed bear, will protect him. Only . . . not so much. Things get totally wild! Luckily, just when it looks like the day will be a complete disaster, a mysterious classmate opens her backpack . . .
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Series: Mama A World of Mothers and Motherhood Hardcover Helene Delforge 9781782507710 $28.50 FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS Age (years) from 6 - 12 Apr 15, 2022

A unique and emotive celebration of the different facets of motherhood with striking portraits by an award-winning illustrator. Powerful, emotive, unforgettable – Mama speaks to all mothers in the international language of love. This is a stunning collection of vivid portraits and intimate reflections on motherhood from around the globe. Mama uniquely portrays the emotions and experiences that unite mothers from different times and diverse cultures. Twenty-one striking watercolour portraits and lively pencil sketches by acclaimed artist Quen... + Read More
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Series: Our Stories Carried Us Here Belonging in America and Mexico Hardcover Daniel Zuniga Gonzalez 9781949523201 $20.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 14 Jul 01, 2022

A beautifully illustrated graphic novel that explores what it means to belong in Mexico and in America, and doing what it takes to survive and thrive.Born in the US, Daniel’s family moves back to Mexico when he is 9 years old. Despite looking like his peers, Daniel struggles with being accepted in his new environment.Daniel’s story is presented in both English and Spanish, the two languages of Daniel’s youth.
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Series: Our Stories Carried Us Here Voice for Refuge Hardcover Morrislyn Grear 9781949523218 $20.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 14 Apr 15, 2022

A beautifully illustrated graphic novel that explores immigrating and making and managing friendships near, far, and online.Has one really left home if their family and friends come with them? In this era of modern immigration, newcomers can stay connected with friends and family back home and elsewhere in the world through social media, but how does this affect one’s ability to make new friends in their new community of residence?Morrislyn’s story is presented in Standard American English with highlights in Liberian English, the dialect of Mor... + Read More
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Series: Miracles of the Prophets The Card Game Cards Islam Village 9781916252714 $23.95 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Age (years) from 5 Apr 22, 2022

This game creates a fun an educational way to learn about the Prophets of Islam and their miracles! With over 40 miracles to learn from, this game will improve your knowledge about the history of Islam in a fun and interactive way. With charming illustrations, bold lettering and compact size this game is perfect for the whole family.
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Series: Neatly Organized Things What Goes Inside? Hardcover Magda Gargulakova 9788000063591 $18.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 May 06, 2022

Tetris challenge accepted! Find out what goes inside a fridge, a school gym, or a music band van!There are so many things around us that we cannot see inside. All those cabinets, suitcases, and closed doors—be they small, big, mysterious, or even quite plain, they make you wonder what’s inside them. Food goes inside a fridge. Laundry goes inside a washing machine. That’s obvious, right? But what about a fire truck? Not to mention a garden shed or a henhouse? What goes inside them? Join Bruno the curious dog and let’s find everything out togethe... + Read More
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Series: Alex and Alex Hardcover Ziggy Hanaor 9781800660113 $23.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Apr 15, 2022

A simple, engaging story introducing ideas of non-binary identities, tolerance and acceptance to very young readers, from the writer of the critically acclaimed picture book, The Pocket Chaotic. ''A simple yet inclusive story that is likely to build tolerance, insight, and healthy relationships among young readers''. -- Booklist ''What a fun book for illustrating gender fluidity! With its polka dot endpapers and bright primary colors, this cheerful book shows that gender does not matter to good friends''. -- Youth Services Book Review ''A great... + Read More
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Series: Grandma's House of Rules Hardcover Henry Blackshaw 9781908714930 $23.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Jul 22, 2022

This is the story of a boy who loves his grandma, but can’t stand all her rules! Gorgeous pencil illustrations by Henry Blackshaw bring the eccentric grandma and her pattern-filled house alive. ''A relatable and heartwarming story that shows, through hilarious watercolor illustrations, why rules are meant to be broken''. -- School Library Journal ''Man, there are a ton of lovey dovey picture books about going to grandma’s. But what if the stay there isn’t a walk in the park? In this story, you get to see the results of a grandmother, fixated on... + Read More
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Series: Cautionary Fables and Fairytales The Woman in the Woods and Other North American Stories Paperback Kate Ashwin 9781945820977 $21.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 10 - 12 Apr 15, 2022

"Enjoyable for reading aloud or sharing around a campfire." -- KIRKUS“Be careful of what you accept from spirits.”Loup Garrou, trickster rabbits, and spirits with names that can’t be spoken — the plains and forests of North America are alive with characters like these, all waiting to meet you in this collection of folklore retold in comics!This fifth volume of the “Cautionary Fables and Fairytales” anthology series features updated takes on ancient stories from tribes spanning the continent, bursting with bedside tales that are thrilling, chill... + Read More
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Series: Stop the Clock! Hardcover Pippa Goodhart 9781910328828 $23.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Apr 15, 2022

When Mr. Khan asks the children to paint what they saw on their way to school, Joe notices his baby sister is crying in the picture. He stops the clocks and goes back to the street to find out why… This sweet story reminds us to slow down, take a breath and notice the small details in our busy everyday life.
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Series: East of the Sun, West of the Moon Hardcover Jackie Morris 9781783528868 $35.50 JUVENILE FICTION Sep 09, 2022

From the moment she saw him, the girl knew the bear had come for her. How many times had she dreamed of him? Now, here he was, as if spelled from her dreams. This encounter marks the beginning of a long and extraordinary journey. At the bear’s secret palace in faraway mountains, she is treated courteously but troubled by the bear’s unfathomable sadness. As the bear's secret unravels, another adventure unfolds, which takes her to the homes of the four winds and beyond, to the castle east of the sun, west of the moon. In this new edition of Jacki... + Read More
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Series: Wild Swans Hardcover Jackie Morris 9781783528882 $35.50 JUVENILE FICTION Sep 09, 2022

A girl loses her beloved brothers when they are turned into swans by her wicked stepmother. She embarks on a vital quest with one purpose: to find them and turn them back into boys again. But the task is complicated. She must pick nettles with her bare hands and turn them to yarn, to spin and knit into shirts for each of the eleven brothers. And all the while she cannot speak, for if she does, even so much as a whisper, it will be like a knife in the heart of each swan-boy. And so she knits in silence. And where there is silence, people will pu... + Read More
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Series: The Artist Hardcover Alison Binks 9781922610423 $25.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Aug 05, 2022

A celebration of childhood freedom and creativity that encourages readers to find awe in the natural world world. "The Artist is a captivating book about a young boy's artistic spirit and the natural world that inspires him. A beautifully rendered story, told with deep understanding and insight." Tohby Riddle, author of Nobody Owns the MoonThe Artist likes to paint one picture before breakfast. When the world is quiet.In a small red boat, he sits surveying the world around him, paying special attention to the sunlight, reflections, and the bir... + Read More
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Series: I'll Take Care of You Hardcover Maria Loretta 9781737603238 $26.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Apr 22, 2022

Warm, vibrant illustrations combine with the steady reassurance “I’ll take care of you” to introduce children to the cycles of nature and the gift of nurturing.A tiny seed finds itself lost in the world, but with care from the Sky, Earth, and Sun it grows up to be a beautiful apple tree. When the tree meets a bird in need of help, it offers its branches as shelter and shows little readers the magic of being cared for and taking care.This comforting tale celebrates the harmonious relationship between birds and trees, reveals the quiet wonder of ... + Read More
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Series: My Baba's House Hardcover Dr. Amani Mugasa 9780860378617 $18.50 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 May 06, 2022

When a child loses a parent, it leaves a large void that is filled with many questions. This book provides a gentle introduction to opening up the discussion about death and what it means from an Islamic perspective. Journal pages have been included at the end as a means to encourage children to express their own thoughts and feelings through writing or drawing.
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Series: Grandma and the Moon's Hidden Secret Hardcover Jumoke Verissimo 9781913175351 $23.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 Oct 14, 2022

Ã?dÃ¹kÃ© lives with her grandparents in Ibidan and Grandma is her favourite person in the world. She loves when Grandma sings to her, and gives her treats from her stall. But one day, Ã?dÃ¹kÃ© comes home from school and can’t find Grandma anywhere! Ã?dÃ¹kÃ© doesn’t understand why Grandma can’t come back, but then her aunt YÃmikÃ¡ tells her a secret. Can she really see Grandma if she squints up at the moon?
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Series: Balloon Girls Paperback Darrell Pitt 9781922330567 $12.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 12 Apr 22, 2022

Balloon Girls is an engaging middle grade book about science-loving Ally and her quest to win a trip to her dream-destination: the Smithsonian in Washington, DC. With the help of her friends, and her dad, Ally is about to find herself on a bigger quest that even she could imagine..."Who would think that a novel about STEM for girls could also deliver such entertainment? Balloon Girls by Darrell Pitt is packed with drama, crime, mystery, legend—and even a hint of unexpected romance—and wrapped in a layer of gentle humour."—Children's Book Counci... + Read More
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Series: The Depth of the Lake and the Height of the Sky Hardcover Jihyun Kim 9781782507420 $25.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Apr 29, 2022

'Astonishing to behold.' New York Times It's summertime and a boy and his dog are leaving behind their apartment in the busy city. His grandparents' home in the countryside feels like a different world. From the window, the curious boy sees a path leading enticingly into the forest. He can't wait to explore. At each bend in the trail the boy discovers more wonders of the surrounding natural world, from towering trees to a still, silent lake. He can't resist diving down, down into the cool water and greeting the fish below. Then later, when boy ... + Read More
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Series: World of Amazement Amazing Plants of the World Hardcover Stepanka Sekaninova 9788000063539 $23.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Apr 29, 2022

41 plants that will literally take your breath away. Or even eat you!There are many books about Plants. This title does not show the best known, but the most weird and phantastic ones.Welcome to this botanical garden, where human feet have not trodden for many years. Actually, one has-or rather a pair of them have. They belong to a passionate botanist who spends all his time in the company of flowers. He does not seem interested in people, as he feels himself to be a plant rather than a member of the species homo sapiens. He may seem strange-or... + Read More
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Series: Cat Eyes and Dog Whistles The Five Seven Senses of Humans and Other Animals Hardcover Cathy Evans 9781800660137 $32.50 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 11 Apr 29, 2022

With bold, bright illustrations by award-winning illustrator, Becky Thorns, this is a marvellous science/biology book that will get kids thinking about how their bodies interact with and make sense of the world around them.''I’m a little peculiar, but I love children’s books about the senses. Why? Because inevitably they’ll do what this book does and explain that there really aren’t just five out there but SEVEN! A great non-fiction read''. -- Fuse 8, School Library Journal''Full of just the type of obscure facts th... + Read More
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Series: My First Kindergarten Activities Paperback Jessica Patterson 9781773880198 $14.95 EDUCATION Age (years) from 4 May 10, 2022

A fantastic pack filled with fun and educational activities that reinforces kindergarten level skills such as: letters, numbers, colors, shapes, opposites, basic math and more! This fully illustrated pack contains : two 24-page activity books, 30 double-sided wipe-clean cards with 60 activities and a wipe-clean pen that will allow children to start over if they make a mistake or just want to redo a fun activity over and over again.
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Series: My First Preschool Activities Paperback Jessica Patterson 9781773880181 $14.95 EDUCATION Age (years) from 4 May 10, 2022

A fantastic pack filled with fun and educational activities that reinforces preschool level skills such as: letters, numbers, colors, shapes, opposites, basic math and more! This fully illustrated pack contains : two 24-page activity books, 30 double-sided wipe-clean cards with 60 activities and a wipe-clean pen that will allow children to start over if they make a mistake or just want to redo a fun activity over and over again.
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Series: The Corn Chief Hardcover Karen Whetung 9781989122907 $16.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION May 01, 2022

With the wizened old chief set to step down, young Linny dreams of being chosen as his replacement. As she struggles to pass his test, Linny learns with the help of her family what it really takes to become chief...in the most unexpected way. This story is told with the help of traditional cornhusk dolls. Corn dolls protect the home, livestock, and personal wellness of the maker and their family. Cornhusk dolls have been made in some Indigenous cultures since the beginning of corn agriculture more than one thousand years ago, and continue to b... + Read More
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Series: The Corn Chief Teacher Lesson Plan Loose-leaf Karen Whetung 9781989122938 $7.99 EDUCATION May 01, 2022

Teacher Lesson plan that accompaies the book, The Corn Chief. With the wizened old Chief set to step down, young Linny dreams of being chosen as his replacement. As she struggles to pass his test, with the help of her family Linny learns what it really takes to become Chief... in the most unexpected way. This story is told with the help of traditional cornhusk dolls. Corn dolls protect the home, livestock, and personal wellness of the maker and their family. Cornhusk dolls have been made in some Indigenous cultures since the beginning of corn ... + Read More
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Series: Joue du tambour avec coeur Paperback Ren Louie 9781989122914 $16.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION May 01, 2022

Quand sa mère lui donne un tambour fait à la main en cadeau, Ren apprend les enseignements du tambour qu?on lui transmet par le fait même. Il découvre que, grâce à ce tambour spécial, il peut créer des liens avec sa culture et reprendre confiance en sa voix pour partager avec joie les chansons traditionnelles de sa nation, la Nation Nuu-chah-nulth.
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Series: Hello Dinosaur Hello Dinosaur: Diplodocus Board book David Partington 9781529071047 $13.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 0 - 4 May 02, 2022

A first novelty board book about the dinosaur Diplodocus, with push, pull and slide mechanisms. Push, pull and slide the scenes to meet Diplodocus, one of the longest dinosaurs to walk the Earth! Follow her as she splashes in the water and munches her leafy lunch, before enjoying an afternoon nap. Bright, bold illustrations by David Partington bring Diplodocus and her dinosaur friends to life. With lots to talk about on every page and fun facts to share too, this is the perfect first introduction for inquisitive toddlers to a favourite dinosaur.
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Series: Hello Dinosaur Hello Dinosaur: Tyrannosaurus rex Board book David Partington 9781529071030 $13.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 0 - 4 May 02, 2022

A first novelty board book about the dinosaur Tyrannosaurus rex, with push, pull and slide mechanisms. Push, pull and slide the scenes to meet Tyrannosaurus rex, the mightiest dinosaur of them all! Watch as stomps and roars, before asking the other dinos to play a game. Bright, bold illustrations by David Partington bring T-rex and his dinosaur friends to life. With lots to talk about on every page and fun facts to share too, this is the perfect first introduction for inquisitive toddlers to a favourite dinosaur.
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Series: Moominvalley Adventures in Moominvalley TV Tie-In. Inspired by the works of Tove Jansson Paperback Karen Li 9781529034455 $21.99 FICTION Age (years) from 3 May 03, 2022

This colourful collection of nine amazing adventure stories about Moomintroll and his family are based on episodes in the award-winning television series, Moominvalley. Join Moomintroll, his family and their friends in beautiful Moominvalley, where everyone is welcome. Surprising things happen every day in Moominvalley. Luckily, the Moomin family and their friends embrace the unexpected with their characteristic humour, kindness and charm. This beautiful book contains nine exciting adventure stories - all closely based on the warm and whimsi... + Read More
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Series: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Paperback Jeanne Willis 9781529043143 $17.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 May 03, 2022

A delightful retelling of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, introducing Lewis Carroll's magical universe and iconic characters to a picture book audience. Once upon a golden day, beside a silver brook, Alice and her older sister sat and read a book... But when a talking rabbit runs past, Alice follows him down the rabbit hole to Wonderland, where she meet iconic characters of children's literature such as the grinning Cheshire Cat, the Hatter, and the Queen of Hearts. From joining in with the Hatter's tea party to painting the white rose... + Read More
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Series: How to be a Hero A Gathering of Giants (How to Be a Hero #3) Paperback Cat Weldon 9781529046984 $15.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 11 May 03, 2022

The explosive finale in this funny, fast-paced series about how to be a friend, what it means to be a hero and just how confusing the Norse Gods really are. A Gathering of Giants is the hilariously epic finale of the How to be a Hero series from Cat Weldon, illustrated by Katie Kear. Unlikely hero Whetstone and banished Valkyrie Lotta are in hiding. Their quest to find the magic harp strings before Loki, the trickster God, can use them to bring chaos to the Nine Worlds has come to a dead end. And with the evil Valkyrie Glinting-Fire wreaki... + Read More
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Series: The Googlies The Googlies: Frog At The Farm Board book Jo Lodge 9781529049763 $13.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 0 - 3 May 03, 2022

A first-word board book for babies and toddlers with googly eyes, a mechanism and bright, bold illustrations by Jo Lodge. Meet The Googlies by Jo Lodge! In Frog at the Farm, young children will learn their first farmyard words and noises. Bold, googly eyes and a sliding mechanism bring this adorable frog to life, while little children share the simple story and point at the bold pictures. An ideal book for babies, this title combines brilliant illustrations, a simple story and first words - a perfect introduction to farm animals for your l... + Read More
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Series: The Googlies The Googlies: Tiger At The Beach Board book Jo Lodge 9781529049787 $13.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 0 - 3 May 03, 2022

A first-word board book for babies and toddlers with googly eyes, a mechanism and bright, bold illustrations by Jo Lodge. Meet The Googlies by Jo Lodge! In Tiger At The Beach, children will learn their first summer holiday words. Bold, googly eyes and a sliding mechanism bring this adorable tiger to life, while children share the simple story and point at the bold pictures. An ideal book for babies, this title combines brilliant illustrations, a simple story and first words - a perfect introduction to summer words for your little one.
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Series: A Hero Called Wolf Hardcover Lucy Rowland 9781529003673 $28.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 May 03, 2022

A feel-good, rhyming picture book, with a positive message about being the hero of your own story! Wolf loves reading. There's just one problem. The more he reads, the more he starts to realize something... Every book has a hero: the heroes are handsome, tough and strong, but most significantly - the heroes are never, ever wolves! But when a giant comes stomping into the library one day, will Wolf find the courage to speak up? Because maybe heroes don't have to be handsome, tough, and strong. Maybe true heroes are kind and brave - just lik... + Read More
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Series: A Hero Called Wolf Paperback Lucy Rowland 9781529003680 $17.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 May 03, 2022

A feel-good, rhyming picture book, with a positive message about being the hero of your own story! Wolf loves reading. There's just one problem. The more he reads, the more he starts to realize something... Every book has a hero: the heroes are handsome, tough and strong, but most significantly - the heroes are never, ever wolves! But when a giant comes stomping into the library one day, will Wolf find the courage to speak up? Because maybe heroes don't have to be handsome, tough, and strong. Maybe true heroes are kind and brave - just lik... + Read More
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Series: The Hospital Dog Board book Julia Donaldson 9781529069259 $15.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 0 - 4 May 03, 2022

Winner of the 2021 Indie Book Awards Dot the hospital dog is everyone's favourite visitor in this story of bravery and friendship from the bestselling partnership of Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie, creators of the bestselling picture book, The Detective Dog. Here is a dog, a Dalmatian called Dot, Is she quite ordinary? NO, SHE'S NOT! After their breakfast and a swim in the sea, Dot and her owner Rose jump on the bus to the hospital. Dot loves visiting the children of Wallaby Ward and they're always pleased to see her too; from a cryin... + Read More
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Series: London The Queen's Jubilee Sticker Activity Book Paperback Marion Billet 9781529084764 $13.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 May 03, 2022

Celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee with this exciting sticker book, packed with activities that are perfect for preschoolers and over 400 stickers. A perfect gift for preschoolers, children can use the stickers in this book to finish a street party, help the Beefeaters to get dressed, and weave their way through mazes around London. With spot the differences, colouring-in and much more, there is plenty to keep little ones busy - whether they're out and about in London or at home! Marion Billet's illustrations bring the capital ci... + Read More
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Series: My Little Green World My Little Green World: Duck Board book Teresa Bellon 9781529082982 $13.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 0 - 4 May 03, 2022

An introduction to the natural world for preschoolers with innovative spinning mechanisms, a rhyming story plus simple facts and activities to share together. Made sustainably with FSC paper and soya inks. Learn to love nature, as you meet Duck and explore her world in this eco-friendly board book with incredible spinning mechanisms. Look inside a duck nest, help fluffy ducklings hatch from their eggs, and watch as Duck flaps her feathery wings! At the back of the book, you'll find things that you can do together to help the ducks near you. ... + Read More
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Series: My Little Green World My Little Green World: Rabbit Board book Teresa Bellon 9781529082975 $13.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 0 - 4 May 03, 2022

An introduction to the natural world for preschoolers with innovative spinning mechanisms, a rhyming story plus simple facts and activities to share together. Made sustainably with FSC paper and soya inks. Learn to love nature, as you meet Rabbit and explore her world in this eco-friendly board book with incredible spinning mechanisms. Peer inside a rabbit warren, help the rabbit thump her feet on the floor, and watch as she jumps with joy! At the back of the book, you'll find things that you can do together to help the wild rabbits near you.... + Read More
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Series: Noah's Gold Hardcover Frank Cottrell-Boyce 9781529048261 $28.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 9 - 11 Jun 14, 2022

Packed with mystery, adventure and laughs, Noah's Gold is an exciting new middle grade novel from the award-winning author of Millions and Cosmic, Frank Cottrell-Boyce. Being the smallest doesn't stop you having the biggest ideas. When eleven-year old Noah sneaks along on his big sister's geography field trip, absolutely everything seems to go wrong! Six kids are marooned on an uninhabited island. Their teacher has vanished. They're hungry. Their phones don't work and Noah has broken the internet. There's no way of contacting home. What... + Read More
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Series: Moominvalley Return to Moominvalley TV Tie-In. Inspired by the works of Tove Jansson Hardcover Karen Li 9781529020830 $28.99 FICTION Age (years) from 3 May 03, 2022

Come on an adventure with the Moomins, in this beautiful gift edition of eight exciting stories based on the award-winning television series Moominvalley. Moomintroll and all his family and friends are back in Return to Moominvalley, based on the stunning award-winning 3D animation. Join the Moomins as they journey to a mysterious island, meet the Hobgoblin and his extraordinary hat, and encounter a magical mural. Meanwhile, Snufkin, Mrs Fillyjonk, Mymble and the others gather in the Moominhouse to wait for the family to come back to Moomi... + Read More
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Series: Return to the Wild Saving Sorya: Chang and the Sun Bear Based on a True Adventure Hardcover Trang Nguyen 9780753446591 $33.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 May 03, 2022

Written by scientist and environmental activist Trang Nguyen, Saving Sorya: Chang and the Sun Bear is an inspirational graphic novel adventure, based on a true story, about a young conservationist who overcomes the odds to save a sun bear. When endlessly curious and tenacious Chang discovers a bear bile farm near her home in Vietnam, she decides to do everything she can to save wild animals - by becoming a conservationist! After teaching herself survival skills, documenting every rainforest plant and animal she sees in her field notebook, an... + Read More
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Series: She Will Soar Paperback Ana Sampson 9781529040067 $21.99 YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION Age (years) from 12 May 03, 2022

Travel the world with this beautiful collection of powerful poetry, featuring 130 poems about wanderlust, freedom and escape written by women. With poems from classic, well loved poets as well as innovative and bold modern voices, She Will Soar is a stunning collection and an essential addition to any bookshelf. From the ancient world right up to the present day, it includes poems on wanderlust, travel, daydreams, flights of fancy, escaping into books, tranquillity, courage, hope and resilience. From frustrated housewives to passionate activ... + Read More
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Series: Duck and Tiny Horse Teapot Trouble: A Duck and Tiny Horse Adventure Hardcover Morag Hood 9781529026139 $28.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 May 03, 2022

Another hilarious adventure for unlikely duo, Duck and Tiny Horse, following Morag Hood's warm and silly picture book, Spaghetti Hunters. Something or someone is living inside Duck's teapot! Who are they? What do they want? How will we get them out? Never fear, for Tiny Horse is here! Tiny Horse has a trampoline. She has a magnificent hat. She has a stick of celery. What more could anyone need to save the day? A laugh-out-loud story with a message about kindness, starring the "wacky and funny" ( Sunday Times ) duo of Duck and Tiny Horse fr... + Read More
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Series: Three Little Vikings Paperback Bethan Woollvin 9781509889839 $17.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 May 03, 2022

Three little Vikings fight off a fearsome troll in this funny, feminist adventure story for little rebels by award-winning picture book creator Bethan Woollvin. Once upon a time in a Viking village, everything seems to be going wrong. Chickens are disappearing, trees are falling down, and there's lots and lots of crashing and bashing. The silly Chieftain won't listen to the three littlest Vikings, but can they work together to solve the mystery and save the day? Three Little Vikings is all about cooperation, bravery, and getting your voice h... + Read More
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Series: Too Many Tickles! Paperback Thomas Taylor 9781529087772 $15.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 May 03, 2022

An irresistibly charming story about fun and family, with tongue-twisting text from award-winning writer, Thomas Taylor, and lovingly-rendered illustrations from the critically-acclaimed, Penny Dann. From Mum's swirly-whirly tummy-button tickles to Dad's great-big side-grabbers - there's no escaping tickles in this house! Chase about the house with two little children as they dodge, dash, wriggle and giggle with their tickling parents and grandparents! But when all the silliness becomes a bit too much, will the kids get their carers back with... + Read More
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Series: Who's Hiding On The Farm Board book Axel Scheffler 9781529084702 $13.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 0 - 3 May 03, 2022

A chunky board book for babies about farm animals, with soft flaps to lift on every spread. Help Little Chick look for Mummy Hen in Who's Hiding on the Farm. Lift the felt flaps to see where she is. Which other animals will you find hiding underneath? With soft flaps on every spread that are easy for babies to lift, helping them develop fine motor skills, and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, bestselling illustrator of The Gruffalo, this is the perfect gift to share with little ones.
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Series: The Crooked Oak Mysteries The Horror of Dunwick Farm Paperback Dan Smith 9781800900837 $15.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Nov 08, 2022

Animals behaving oddly, people falling suddenly ill - what's creeping around down at the farm? Crooked Oak's mystery-solving team return with another spine-tingling adventure. Animals behaving oddly, people falling suddenly ill - something strange is happening in Crooked Oak and it all started with a plane crash ... Crooked Oak's mystery-solving team return with another spine-tingling adventure, perfect for fans of Crater Lake.
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Series: 4u2read Meg and Merlin Making Friends Paperback Tanya Landman 9781800900851 $15.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 12 Nov 08, 2022

Award-winning author Tanya Landman brings a fresh perspective to horse-riding stories with a heart-warming new series about friendship and dreaming big. When a pony appears in her garden on Meg's tenth birthday, it feels like all of her wishes have been answered. But is it all too good to be true? Award-winning author Tanya Landman brings a fresh perspective to horse riding stories with a heart-warming new series of friendship and dreaming big.
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Series: The Mermaid in the Millpond Paperback Lucy Strange 9781800900493 $15.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Dec 06, 2022

History and myth entwine in this atmospheric tale of freedom and friendship from bestselling author Lucy Strange and acclaimed illustrator Pam Smy. When Bess tries to escape her harsh life at the cotton mill, can she also free the mermaid trapped in the millpond? History and myth entwine in this atmospheric tale of freedom and friendship from bestselling author Lucy Strange and acclaimed illustrator Pam Smy. "
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Series: Classic Retellings Pride and Prejudice A Retelling Paperback Laura Wood 9781800900240 $17.95 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 13 Nov 22, 2022

Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy's romance comes to life once more in a stunning and truly accessible retelling of Austen's beloved classic from bestseller Laura Wood. Bestselling and YA Book Prize shortlisted author Laura Wood brings Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy's romance to life once more in a stunning and truly accessible retelling of Austen's beloved classic.
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Series: 4u2read Ted Rules the World Paperback Frank Cottrell Boyce 9781800901032 $15.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7 - 12 Nov 22, 2022

A hilarious comedy caper from Frank Cottrell-Boyce, now in a standard paperback format for middle-grade readers. Suddenly the Prime Minister is repeating all of Ted's great ideas like Monday's off for everyone ... there's definitely something fishy going on! A hilarious comedy caper from award-winning author Frank Cottrell-Boyce.
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Series: Bailey and Blanket Hardcover Emily House 9781737603221 $25.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 May 06, 2022

A heartwarming read-aloud about the special relationship between a child and their best friend in all the world... a soft, cozy blanket. Everywhere Bailey goes, Blanket goes too. They love to adventure together. Until an uninvited guest joins the family picnic, and... disaster strikes. What will life be like without Blanket? Determined to keep the duo on their path of adventure, Dad crafts a plan. Lilting, lyrical text and comically detailed illustrations tell an uplifting tale about resilience, ingenuity and love. Blue Dot Kids Press books are... + Read More
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Series: The Big Bird Search Book Board book Erik van Bemmel 9781605377421 $28.50 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 5 - 11 May 06, 2022

A colorful seek-and-find book about the nature around us. For bird lovers ages 5 years and up. Nature is more fun when you know more about it! In this book, you’ll discover over a hundred birds from around the world. Are you good at playing I spy? Then you’ll have a blast with this book!
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Series: Book of Questions Hardcover Pablo Neruda 9781592703227 $32.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 18 May 06, 2022

Where is the center of the sea? Why do the waves never break there? A book containing unanswerable, fantastical questions, inviting us to be curious, while simultaneously embracing what we cannot know.This bilingual Spanish-English edition is the first illustrated selection of questions, 70 in all, from Pablo Neruda's original poem (320 questions) The Book of Questions. Holding the wonder and mystery of childhood and the experience and knowing that come with growing up, these questions are by turns lyrical, strange, surreal, spiritual, historic... + Read More