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This picture book distils the essence of summer at the beachskin sticky with salt, sandy feet, waves hush-hushing and a shell under the pillow. This simple poem by internationally renowned Joy Cowley transports the reader instantly to a childhood summer. Summer holidays by the sea have a rhythm all their own. With a few well chosen images Cowley takes us straight to the end of a long hot day, with beach treasures under the pillow, the sound of the...
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2023
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All children know feelings of fear, joy, anger, sadness, and more, and Kathrin Schärer gives extraordinary faces to these very human emotions through her expressive, instantly relatable, animal illustrations. From a brave meerkat on a diving board to a shy little bear and offended chameleon, How Do You Feel? is a treasure chest of emotions, a dictionary of feelings for readers of every age to open and look through again and again whenever they ......
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Princess Betony ; 3
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2023
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"Princess Betony is delighted to have found a real friend at last -- Rosie's niece, Clover Pink. But having a friend isn't as easy as Betony first thought. Especially when Clover decies she desperately needs to discover the Rule of Wishing"--
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Princess Betony ; 4
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2023
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The hobgoblin is not happy! The kitchen staff have stopped leaving milk out for him. And an unhappy hobgoblin means trouble! Princess Betony is sure she can win him over. But can she do it before all the hobgoblins attack?
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Who hasn't looked in the mirror and not liked what they saw?
The author, Thomasina Farrell, has a particular passion for disability and mental health work and has recognized the nearly universal nature of a lack of self-worth.
It is the aim of this book to heighten people's ability to recover and thrive if they open themselves to access assistance.
The story is enhanced by Malcolm Richards' brilliant, emotive illustrations and the book can be enjoyed...
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Little T is a Caribbean boy who has just started school. He is a very musical child and is trying his best to be a leader in his group of friends.
Join him as he swims in his favourite river and hangs out with his little friends.
There will be more Little T stories soon, so hold on, the best is yet to come!
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The King chooses a new wizard who says he can grant any wish with his magical powers.
The King, the princess, the Royal Guard, and the cook all want a wish.
Can the wizard do it and give them what they want? Or will the spells go wrong?
What lessons will they learn?
11) Ms Jelly Belly
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A cute little baby came to the world to give it a meaning. Jelly is no ordinary child. She is adventurous, curious and adept. Jelly's mission is to teach other children some life lessons. That's why we call her Ms Jelly Belly. In this story, Jelly was feeling a little upset and began crying, but her mother gave her some ideas to do to make her feel better, which Jelly Belly absolutely enjoyed!
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This beautifully illustrated children's story is about how Tom Goode rescues an old mower from Mr Pickle's junk yard and saves him from being thrown out onto the scrap heap. With the help of Mr Pickle, Mervin works again! But Mervin is no ordinary mower because he can magically talk, but only to Tom, who also seems to be the only person who can start Mervin. Because Mervin can talk, Tom decides to call him Mervin the Magic Mower. This is the first...
13) The Eternal Sea
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Romance and adventure are just around the corner . . .After the thrilling journey that led Camille through the dangerous discovery of love, secrets, and a magical stone that grants immortality, Camille has everything she wants. She's escaped the men who wanted her dead, and now she is ready to build a new life with Oscar, her one true love. But things are not to be so simple. Oscar is acting strangely, and before they can even board a ship from Australia...
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Told through the eyes of a seagull who is missing his feet, "Peg Legs" takes the reader on a heartwarming journey of what it's like to be different. He shows us that if we accept ourselves and others, we can feel free just like him.
On the land Peg Legs is perceived by humans as strange, but up in the sky, he is just another beautiful bird. What Do You See? reminds us that being different is okay, and whatever your appearance or abilities are,...
15) Ayira
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In this exciting and inspiring children's chapter book aimed mainly at middle-schoolers, Ayira and her family are moving. Her beloved stuffed animals are on the moving truck, which overturns on a wet road. Ayira is distraught when her animals are lost in the wreckage. In her mind, each animal symbolizes a different part of her proud mixed heritage-a puma from Mexico, a chipmunk from Japan, a red fox from her home state. As a shooting star passes her...
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Cinnamon's Autumn Adventure is a captivating glimpse of the natural countryside we live in, coupled with a range of activities to involve children and parents/carers.
These activities have been chosen by an experienced early years teacher with many years' experience working with young children and a strong sense of the pursuits that children enjoy doing.
The book also cleverly introduces a counting element and aims to present a rich, vibrant vocabulary...
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Nipper of Drayton Hall is the just-about-true story of real-life characters who loved a grand old house and the natural beauty of its surroundings on the Ashley River of Charleston, South Carolina. Join Nipper, an energetic little dog, and his beloved Charlotta Drayton as they travel from Charleston's Battery to historic Drayton Hall and spend a spring day in 1916. At Drayton Hall, Nipper plays with his friend, eight-year-old Richmond Bowens. Both...
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Meredith Karzinsky is like any New York City twelve-year-old;
smart, resourceful, creative, and ready for adventure. Whether
it's a bike ride in Central Park, or a walk down the street for
ice cream or bagels, Meredith is all-in.
When Meredith's class endures the worst museum field trip,
art & artifact loving Meredith decides to become a tour guide
herself. When taking matters into her own hands spirals into a
series of not-always-good surprises,...
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Esta es una historia sobre dos niñas que empiezan a ir al colegio por primera vez. Tendrán que coger el autobús escolar y están algo asustadas. El Sr. Bill, el conductor del autobús, les enseña a Sandy y Lynn que viajar en el gran autobús amarillo puede ser una experiencia divertida, y dejan de tener miedo.
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Dad's voice-it's the one thing he can use to bond with baby when they're in the womb. First they'll hear a familiar sound. Soon they'll recognize it's his voice. And on the day they're born, he won't even have to say, "I'm your Dad." They'll just know. Dad-to-Bump is a beautiful love story for expecting dad to read to baby before they're born, and the beginning of a conversation that will last a lifetime.
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